Third Shift Open Thread

by Chris Thorman on Jan 30, 2012 9:20 PM CST

We are six days and counting until the last football game of the season. Enjoy this final week of football talk while it lasts....

This is your open thread for the evening. Use it to talk about whatever you want.

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Life is good

Jamaal Charles is here to kick ass and chew bubble gum; and he's all outta bubble gum.

by His Royal Greatness on Jan 30, 2012 9:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I don't have to work Sunday.................

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 9:24 PM CST reply actions

Nothing Like Trying To Sell A House

Only to find out that your asshole neighbor just slapped up a bunch of hideous solar panels right up next to your property. Which was made possible through a federal grant program started by Bush.

So yeah, that was the highlight of my day. Well, except for this rum and coke I’m downing right now to get over my pissy mood.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 9:30 PM CST reply actions

What a tool

That sucks

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by Buck'O on Jan 30, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions

Bush or his neighbor?

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by Tarkus on Jan 30, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions

Can't It Be Both

Yeah, it’s both.

The libertarian in me says she has a right to do what she wants with her property. But that same libertarian also says if it weren’t for that fucking program, she doesn’t shell out for solar panels.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions

Yes

And “asshole” is an appropriate description. My neighbor qualified under a small business program…because she runs a wellness clinic. Where they give enemas.

I hate her.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions

Are they free?

I know a few people that I would like to sign up?

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions

Nope

She charges. She did at one point offer me a friendly neighbor discount. How ironic that even though I declined to let her give me an enema she still found a way to stick me up the ass.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 10:17 PM CST up reply actions

LOL!

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions

I c wut u did there

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by DanielH123 on Jan 30, 2012 11:47 PM CST up reply actions

I never understood why neighbors affect property values so much.

Unless dangerous people live there, who really cares what the house next door looks like?

by wustl_chiefs_fan on Jan 30, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions

A lot of people do.

Neighborhood aesthetics count for a lot.

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by Tarkus on Jan 30, 2012 9:54 PM CST up reply actions

I know, but it still doesn't make sense.

It’s like how people care so much about how their car looks. Unless you spent a lot of money on a car because you’re rich and want to show off, who really cares if your car has a scratch on it?

by wustl_chiefs_fan on Jan 30, 2012 9:56 PM CST up reply actions

I do..............

I worked my ass off for my car and I want it to look as new as possible and they are damn expensive!

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions

Pride of ownership. Not to mention, when you decide to trade that car in, those scratches will cost you a hell of a lot of money. People look at that as a sign that you didn’t take care of the vehicle in other ways too.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions

It makes sense to me.

If I’m spending a few hundred grand on a house, I want it to be in a nice looking neighborhood. I don’t want to look at a bunch of crap when I’m driving to and from my house, or when I’m outside relaxing.

That you don’t means you should be able to get some great deals on houses in crappy neighborhoods. Its’ win-win.

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by Tarkus on Jan 30, 2012 10:00 PM CST up reply actions

Yup

And I bought in a nice neighborhood with conditions on building because I wanted to avoid people doing unexpected things to their houses and screwing up my value.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 10:29 PM CST up reply actions

In My Case

It’s in a national historic district. People buy houses there because they’re looking for a place with an Old West setting, and they pay a premium price for it. The solar panels do not fit in with that…so it could end up costing me a shitload of money. I’ve got to talk to the realtor about the possible damage tomorrow. If it’s a problem, I may end up suing since the historic district part of the city has conditions on property improvements to maintain its status.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions

Or More Precisely

I’ll file a complaint and let the city sue. If I’m limited in what I’m allowed to do in regards to my own house, I’ll be damned if some hippie colonic salesman gets to ignore the same law I have to follow.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 10:24 PM CST up reply actions

Put up some tall windmills. Shade 'em out. Paint 'em adobe-colored.

When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick

by Brsrkr on Jan 30, 2012 10:29 PM CST up reply actions

Can't Where She's Put Them

I’d have to build the windmills in the street. :) We’ll see what the realtor says tomorrow. If it’s a problem, then I call the city and see about starting the ball rolling.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions

I'm a Development Manager in my jurisdiction -

Do you know if your neighbor obtained permits for those solar panels?

Angry Red, 'nuff said.

by chiefsfan62 on Jan 30, 2012 11:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I Don't

But I will be checking.

by UCrawford on Jan 31, 2012 6:32 AM CST up reply actions

And

You’d be surprised how much a change like that can destroy your house’s value. Doesn’t matter if it seems silly…in my case it could be tens of thousands of dollars I’m losing.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions

That makes more sense.

Still, it’s crazy that a neighbor putting in solar panels could cost you thousands of dollars. Sounds like you should be able to force her to take them out at least.

by wustl_chiefs_fan on Jan 30, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions

Might Be Able To

There are restrictions on building in that neighborhood. Basically, it’s like a homeowner’s association…she agreed to abide by those restrictions when she purchased a home there. If she is in violation of those restrictions, I’ll bring it up with the city.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 10:35 PM CST up reply actions

And

I don’t know if you’ve been a homeowner, but deal with enough real estate and you’ll understand. Value on a home isn’t what someone tells you a home is worth or what you owe, it’s what someone is wiling to pay you for it…and that is a very fickle process to determine value.

by UCrawford on Jan 30, 2012 10:37 PM CST up reply actions

Random GIF

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 9:38 PM CST reply actions

That's great.

I wonder if the cat even knows its his own tail.

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by Tarkus on Jan 30, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions

It reminds of when my dog sees it's reflection in the mirror

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions

Your dog looks like a cat?

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by Tarkus on Jan 30, 2012 9:54 PM CST up reply actions

If he did he would start chasing himself................

he thinks that is what they are for

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 9:57 PM CST up reply actions

Dogs often chase their own tails.

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by Tarkus on Jan 30, 2012 9:58 PM CST up reply actions

True

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions

Why do you hate Ups, Chris?

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by Tarkus on Jan 30, 2012 9:45 PM CST reply actions

He thought two open threads would be a good idea

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 9:53 PM CST up reply actions

Damn liberals want everything open.

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by Tarkus on Jan 30, 2012 9:55 PM CST up reply actions

LOL!

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 9:57 PM CST up reply actions

Kinda smells like a Haley Pioli relationship

How long should you try? Until.
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by Matt_Grbac on Jan 30, 2012 11:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

haley might be the new oc for pittsburgh

will the chiefs ever draft a Qb in the first round, not since todd blackledge in 83. and the chiefs could of had marino. OH well atleast 65 toss power trap worked for KC, it should be wide open red. Hank stram still the man.

by niageriannit1 on Jan 30, 2012 10:05 PM CST reply actions

I also heard Marty isn't getting the Bucs job.

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by Tarkus on Jan 30, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

but I got a good feeling about DGB on Wednesday

"Whenever I walk, people try to hand me out flyers. And when someone tries to hand me out a flyer, it’s kinda like they’re saying, ‘Here—you throw this away.’"
-Mitch Hedberg

by DanielH123 on Jan 30, 2012 11:49 PM CST up reply actions

This is funny.............

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/30/muppets-diss-fox-news-in-response-anti-oil_n_1241199.html

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by LadyChief on Jan 30, 2012 10:12 PM CST reply actions