Home Renovation

[Penner]

I am currently thinking on getting bed slats to help support a bed frame that has to be over 25 years old.

[de officiis]

Renovation Update: The Money Pit Expands

So I've got all of the side walls ripped out now, and the ceiling is next. Bagged and cleared all the trash so far, and replaced one of the 2 windows in there.

I got an estimate during the week for windows, and was quoted over $500 a pop. I managed not to laugh in his face because he was a nice older fella. Went to the local Restore (Habitat for Humanity) today, and scored a perfect double-paned fit for $50.

Joyous times though, because, as always, more problems were uncovered. First, the room is still infested with wasp nests, and I found a lovely little hole in my bedroom ceiling His morning. Turns out a mama squirrel has found a way into there through a bad fascia board (that the gutters attach to). Being a charitable sort, I bought some pepper spray and squirted it up the hole to encourage her to leave.

While looking for her entry point, we found a gaping hole in our chimney as well. This requires a lot of climbing and quickcrete application, along with another 2 hours of daylight.

Funny how it never feels like you'll make progress until it's done.

Just remember the spiritual bond you now have with the millions of people before you who struggled mightily to conquer their home.

[Okeefenokee]

Congrats on the babes.

Did you put a ring on it yet?

[SuburbanFarmer]

Congrats on the babes.

Did you put a ring on it yet?

Fuck no, she's a miserable cow. No need to add alimony to my misery. She gets a free ride until the kids are in school, then it's back to min-wage misery.

[Okeefenokee]

Congrats on the babes.

Did you put a ring on it yet?

Fuck no, she's a miserable cow. No need to add alimony to my misery. She gets a free ride until the kids are in school, then it's back to min-wage misery.

That actually might not be better than Twilight. Whoa.

[Speaker to Animals]

Congrats on the babes.

Did you put a ring on it yet?

Fuck no, she's a miserable cow. No need to add alimony to my misery. She gets a free ride until the kids are in school, then it's back to min-wage misery.

Listen to me now and believe me later: stash some of your income each month in some place that is hidden. Buy gold coins or something and keep them in a deposit box under the name of a trusted family member. Don't tell her about these things.

[Okeefenokee]

Congrats on the babes.

Did you put a ring on it yet?

Fuck no, she's a miserable cow. No need to add alimony to my misery. She gets a free ride until the kids are in school, then it's back to min-wage misery.

Listen to me now and believe me later: stash some of your income each month in some place that is hidden. Buy gold coins or something and keep them in a deposit box under the name of a trusted family member. Don't tell her about these things.

Not to rain on the baby parade, but I'm having red flags go up too. And this is one topic where all three of us can find common ground. If the two of you are not completely enamored with one another, you're just a source of income. These babes are going to be your responsibility long after they enter school. If you get cleaned out, that hurts them too.

[Speaker to Animals]

Gold is a great hedge against family courts as long as she doesn't know about it or can't figure out where you have it. But definitely do not leave receipts for it anywhere in the house or where she would find it.

The thing about gold is that there really is no reason to maintain a transaction history. You can take a gold coin to a dealer anywhere in town and sell it. They don't care who you are. They will give you a price that is some discount on the spot price that day.

Having a hoard will save your ass in a family court scenario, because the woman will TAKE everything you own. The courts will seize your bank accounts to pay for her lawyer and whatever else. They will garnish your paycheck. You will be living on bologna sandwiches and oatmeal.

But if you have a hoard somewhere, you can just discretely sell an ounce every few weeks for spending money or to pay for a lawyer (because it's damned near impossible to pay for one when you have to pay for two, her's and the children's attorney, who really is another lawyer for her).

Silver is good too, but you will need a much bigger deposit box.

[Fife]

Hiding assets in family court is fraud, everyone. Just in case you needed to be reminded.

Think all that shit through before you skip the rubber or shack up with some irresponsible loser.

You might bury a few Krugerrands in your momma's back yard, but just be ready for a very high-stress lifestyle.

The state has found plenty of employment opportunities for the harpies charged with running unhappy-pappies right straight through the ringer.

[SuburbanFarmer]

Not to rain on the baby parade, but I'm having red flags go up too. And this is one topic where all three of us can find common ground. If the two of you are not completely enamored with one another, you're just a source of income. These babes are going to be your responsibility long after they enter school. If you get cleaned out, that hurts them too.

Oh I am definitely a source of income. She's a perfect parasite - completely unaware of the fact that she's even a parasite. But it doesn't matter. Kids trump all other concerns. They're better off with a stay-at-home mommy, and they're better off with me here, providing more. I have no problem taking care of what my kids need for life, of course. I'm just not going to pay mommy's mortgage forever.

I'm also pretty confident that family courts won't play much of a role. She's more than stubborn enough to toss everybody into Section 8 to prove that she doesn't need anyone. A lesser man would have walked away and watched her go down in flames a long time ago. But, men are hostage to their offspring - that's just how it is, and always should be (kinda). There's no good alternative, anyway.