cmu- I was very bummed out. I knew as soon as they said 2 hour finale at this point in the story it was going to be a tommyknockers cop out at the end. Crap writing, poorly thought out plot lines- cop out all the way. I’m still trying to figure out how Adama was going to build his cabin. He left the rest of them and took off in the raptor with a dying woman and the equivalent of a bag lunch.
The whole angels among us was a cop out- and what about the cylons? Why would Cavil kill himself- or even be so easily persuaded to work with the humans? That was so not Cavil. The whole Opera House plotline- What the hell was that???
Running around at home today, before I take off for San Diego, for that “exciting” conference of fiber-optic engineers (it’s a “laugh-a-minute”).
Snappy, I just wanted to weigh in on your question above about the need for an inspector for a condo purchase. I highly recommend that the inspector just look at the apartment you are interested in. It would be a waste of money to have him or her take a look at the overall building, for the following reasons:
-it is the Board’s responsibility to have a qualified engineer look at the building systems and estimate how much reserves they should be setting aside. Such an engineering study can easily cost $20,000 or more, given the complexity of some buildings. I know this, because I commissioned such a study for my building.
-There is no way a home inspector can be competent enough, or have enough time, to give you an accurate assessment of the building’s systems. As I just mentioned, such an inspection will cost around $20K or more, so how can your own personal engineer do it for the few hundred dollars a typical home inspector charges?
I would advise the following:
-use the home inspector to look at your individual apartment;
-demand to see if the Board has had a professional engineering firm assess the building systems so as to make a determination of the capital reserves required over the next 15-20 years. Demand to see this report, and study it closely, especially for an older building. Do not take NO for an answer. If they hesitate, walk away from the place.
-determine to see if the Board has set up a capital reserves account to save up for these depreciation charges. This is VERY important. Take a look at the condo’s books. If a Board won’t show you their books, walk away.
-the Board should also have an additional reserve set up for operating contingencies, and it should be equal to 3 to 6 months’ normal operationing expenses.
If you want more info, take a look at the “Cooperator” magazine. Google it, and you will find the back issues.
“Mayo, not mustard, not catsup.
Mustard on hotdogs, NOT catsup.”
So when we’re not talking about cats, we’re talking about catsup?
Mustard on french fries please…very French.
What did the Earl of Sandwich use on his preparations???
“Mayo – was created in 1700’s and was a favorite food of Frederick William, one of the kings of Prussia.”
Eurotrash
How much fat is in mayo?
Is tartar sauce made from mayo? I might have to update my mayo hating status.
cmu- I was very bummed out. I knew as soon as they said 2 hour finale at this point in the story it was going to be a tommyknockers cop out at the end. Crap writing, poorly thought out plot lines- cop out all the way. I’m still trying to figure out how Adama was going to build his cabin. He left the rest of them and took off in the raptor with a dying woman and the equivalent of a bag lunch.
The whole angels among us was a cop out- and what about the cylons? Why would Cavil kill himself- or even be so easily persuaded to work with the humans? That was so not Cavil. The whole Opera House plotline- What the hell was that???
Thanks for the insight Benson. And shame on you for your mustard and mayo loving! 🙂
Hi all;
Running around at home today, before I take off for San Diego, for that “exciting” conference of fiber-optic engineers (it’s a “laugh-a-minute”).
Snappy, I just wanted to weigh in on your question above about the need for an inspector for a condo purchase. I highly recommend that the inspector just look at the apartment you are interested in. It would be a waste of money to have him or her take a look at the overall building, for the following reasons:
-it is the Board’s responsibility to have a qualified engineer look at the building systems and estimate how much reserves they should be setting aside. Such an engineering study can easily cost $20,000 or more, given the complexity of some buildings. I know this, because I commissioned such a study for my building.
-There is no way a home inspector can be competent enough, or have enough time, to give you an accurate assessment of the building’s systems. As I just mentioned, such an inspection will cost around $20K or more, so how can your own personal engineer do it for the few hundred dollars a typical home inspector charges?
I would advise the following:
-use the home inspector to look at your individual apartment;
-demand to see if the Board has had a professional engineering firm assess the building systems so as to make a determination of the capital reserves required over the next 15-20 years. Demand to see this report, and study it closely, especially for an older building. Do not take NO for an answer. If they hesitate, walk away from the place.
-determine to see if the Board has set up a capital reserves account to save up for these depreciation charges. This is VERY important. Take a look at the condo’s books. If a Board won’t show you their books, walk away.
-the Board should also have an additional reserve set up for operating contingencies, and it should be equal to 3 to 6 months’ normal operationing expenses.
If you want more info, take a look at the “Cooperator” magazine. Google it, and you will find the back issues.
Good luck!
PS: I love mustard and mayo!
Mayo – was created in 1700’s and was a favorite food of Frederick William, one of the kings of Prussia.
It’s the food of royalty y’all.
BRG, I don’t know that my poo reference counts….where is Rob?