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DarkSithCL · 06-13-2009, 10:42 AM

...any updates G?
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G · 09-21-2009, 10:39 PM

Finally, I have something worth posting! The biggest update is that I have given up on finishing the "house" part of the project and have hired a contractor. The contractor started just about a week ago and things have finally been flying along.

In about two days, all of the plumbing is in!

In living with the island for about a year, we have decided to remove it to make more driveway space. So . . . island removed

Lastly, I really needed a retaining wall around the fill we used, so that is now in as well.

I'm currently waiting on my A/C guy to finish so that we can bring in the electricians. With any luck, everything will be done in about a month!

CLtotheTL32 · 09-22-2009, 3:31 AM

Wow man that thing is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats!

I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures and eventually see the finished product

If you don't mind me asking, how many cars do you have? What are they? You have a Viper and a Porsche? What else

pmptx · 09-22-2009, 4:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32

If you don't mind me asking, how many cars do you have? What are they? You have a Viper and a Porsche? What else

G$,
You got a Porsche?

I knew about the Viper, S2K, SRT8.

What is new in the stable?

**juniorbean** · 09-22-2009, 5:13 PM

G,

Looking great. And I wouldn't say that you gave up. I know I'm more then impressed by what you accomplished. I don't think you gave up... I just thing other priorities got in the way leading you to hire assistance!

Either way, looks sweet. Looking forward to more pics as it progresses!!

G · 09-22-2009, 10:36 PM

A passing of the torch?!

I'm just tired of living in boxes in "temporary" housing. Add in the fact that I have been out of town every week since the end of July-and that was it.

I still plan on doing the other barn myself-so I still have some work ahead of me.

I have actually narrowed down the fleet a bit to free up some cash. I have been building this place with cash and hope to finish it out without having to borrow. The way things are going these days, I would rather not owe anyone money . . . So, I sold the Jag and my truck and bought a Jeep SRT8

Once I recover a bit, I'll be adding to the fleet.

JB-how's your housing situation coming along? You planning on staying put for a while or still trying to move?

**juniorbean** · 09-28-2009, 4:19 PM

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Originally Posted by G

JB-how's your housing situation coming along? You planning on staying put for a while or still trying to move?

We're working on some things

. The outcome of those will dictate if we just stay put (which wouldn't be bad since we love our house) for a few more years or move sooner. I should have more info in the upcoming weeks. Don't worry, I'll start a new topic too so I don't hijack yours

G · 09-28-2009, 4:35 PM

A quick update: Electric is all wired and ready-don;t have any photos as it looks just like it used to-but with more wire

The entryway/deck started today-I should have pics later this week when I return from my business trip.

I rented a CAT 430 backhoe this weekend to move some rocks-that was fun

The wheel-loader shows up on Friday to move the real big ones

**Street Spirit** · 09-28-2009, 6:01 PM

Awesome. Keep us up to date!

Scottman111 · 09-29-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G

A quick update: Electric is all wired and ready-don;t have any photos as it looks just like it used to-but with more wire

The entryway/deck started today-I should have pics later this week when I return from my business trip.

I rented a CAT 430 backhoe this weekend to move some rocks-that was fun

The wheel-loader shows up on Friday to move the real big ones

Doing anything special with the electric stuff? Different types of lighting, etc?

G · 09-29-2009, 9:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottman111

Doing anything special with the electric stuff? Different types of lighting, etc?

Not really-doing some low voltage, but that is about it. I would really like to do some LED stuff, but the selection isn't that great.

On another note, the deck / entranceway was startedthis week!

DarkSithCL · 09-29-2009, 9:40 PM

Great update Grayson! Thanks bro! I am glad you grabbed some help so you can start enjoying your digs!

My uncle built his house much like you're doing rite now and it was his pride and joy...other than his corvette collection... LOL

I am so happy for you!

...when he was done he didnt owe a cent and his house was exactly like he wanted it.. down to having a toilet installed in the middle of the 4 car garage so he could go and then keep working on his vettes...now that was an odd sight!!!

**KaMLuNg** · 09-30-2009, 8:03 PM

awesome updates G... can't wait to see it all finished...

RaviNJCLs · 10-01-2009, 4:41 PM

Man....I can't wait to see the finished product.

imj0257 · 10-01-2009, 5:58 PM

^ WITH the cars inside.

imj0257 · 10-01-2009, 5:58 PM

^ WITH the cars inside .

chill_dog · 10-05-2009, 9:55 AM

Looking good!

G · 10-28-2009, 10:44 PM

Lots of updates:

1) The deck / entrway is done

2) The AC is in

3) The insulation is done and the wallboard is going in (should be finished today)

4) The driveway wall is done

5) The cabinets are in

Paint should be sprayed tomorrow and tile will start on Friday. At this point, we are looking for a completion date in the next 2 weeks

G · 10-28-2009, 10:52 PM

Hit the edit limit. Here are the correct pictures

**Street Spirit** · 10-28-2009, 11:03 PM

Love seeing the updates!

Is this going to be your full-time home?

subinf · 10-28-2009, 11:07 PM

That looks great

G · 10-29-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Street Spirit

Love seeing the updates!

Is this going to be your full-time home?

For now, yes. Once a lady decides that she wants a real house, this will become the weekend getaway for the guys.

wndrlst · 10-29-2009, 11:44 AM

It looks fabulous. That deck is gorgeous!

Sorry if you've explained this, but why 2 separate buildings? Is there living space upstairs in both?

imj0257 · 10-29-2009, 2:43 PM

Goddam I am so fking jealous. That shit is

**fsttyms1** · 10-29-2009, 8:08 PM

Man that is

nokiaman · 10-29-2009, 8:15 PM

Looks very good G! Keep us updated as you keep on going...I really like the deck and entryway area.

ThermonMermon · 10-30-2009, 11:21 AM

im confused - this is your full-time home? why do you need so much garage space on the ground level? or is this on a family member's estate, and you are holding down the living quarters?

G · 10-30-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThermonMermon

im confused - this is your full-time home? why do you need so much garage space on the ground level? or is this on a family member's estate, and you are holding down the living quarters?

Yes, this is my full time home. Why do I have so much garage space-why not? Cars are a passion of mine and i've always wanted a large garage.

wndrlst-we made them two different buildings to sit on the land better. The house is over the larger garage and the space over the smaller garage will house the home theater, pool table, and bar.

The lastest update is that the paint is done and the tile is going in!

wndrlst · 10-30-2009, 12:48 PM

Ahh...good ol' TX limestone foundation? Makes a lot of sense, and the way you have it divvied works well.

Is there room for a hot tub on that deck??

DarkSithCL · 10-30-2009, 12:57 PM

g, when are u gonna move in?

ThermonMermon · 10-30-2009, 4:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G

Yes, this is my full time home. Why do I have so much garage space-why not? Cars are a passion of mine and i've always wanted a large garage.

wndrlst-we made them two different buildings to sit on the land better. The house is over the larger garage and the space over the smaller garage will house the home theater, pool table, and bar.

The lastest update is that the paint is done and the tile is going in!

sorry OP, i dont mean to sound rude, but what are your plans for selling this when it comes time to move on? This is overly unique. The demand for a property with a 5 car garage and living space above may be rough. Is there enough land on the prop for the future purchaser to construct a main house and use this as a guest quarters? (this is the R.E. investor side of me thinking)

subinf · 10-30-2009, 5:31 PM

Do people who custom build their homes often have plans to sell?

**Yumchah** · 10-30-2009, 5:33 PM

DarkSithCL · 10-30-2009, 6:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThermonMermon

sorry OP, i dont mean to sound rude, but what are your plans for selling this when it comes time to move on? This is overly unique. The demand for a property with a 5 car garage and living space above may be rough. Is there enough land on the prop for the future purchaser to construct a main house and use this as a guest quarters? (this is the R.E. investor side of me thinking)

LOL...
Honestly, alot of us may have had similar thoughts from a financial prospective, but since he can do this during a GLOBAL RECESSION... give him some latitude...

G · 10-30-2009, 9:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThermonMermon

sorry OP, i dont mean to sound rude, but what are your plans for selling this when it comes time to move on? This is overly unique. The demand for a property with a 5 car garage and living space above may be rough. Is there enough land on the prop for the future purchaser to construct a main house and use this as a guest quarters? (this is the R.E. investor side of me thinking)

No worries-and I didn't mean to sound rude myself.

The simple fact is that I always plan on having this place. This will be my primary home for a few years and then I will buy a "real" house when it is time to "grow-up". When that happens, this will become the weekend house for time away from the future wife . . .

DarkSithCL · 10-31-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G

No worries-and I didn't mean to sound rude myself.

The simple fact is that I always plan on having this place. This will be my primary home for a few years and then I will buy a "real" house when it is time to "grow-up". When that happens, this will become the weekend house for time away from the future wife . . .

Lordy Grayson.... What are we to do with you boi?

ThermonMermon · 10-31-2009, 1:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSithCL

LOL...
Honestly, alot of us may have had similar thoughts from a financial prospective, but since he can do this during a GLOBAL RECESSION... give him some latitude...

well, the time is now, esp. to custom build. construction fees are at an all time low.

ThermonMermon · 10-31-2009, 1:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G

No worries-and I didn't mean to sound rude myself.

The simple fact is that I always plan on having this place. This will be my primary home for a few years and then I will buy a "real" house when it is time to "grow-up". When that happens, this will become the weekend house for time away from the future wife . . .

oof, talk about an illiquid asset

do you know if its difficult to get construction financing through a lender?

09-21-2009, 10:39 PM	#122
G Bitten. Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,530	Finally, I have something worth posting! The biggest update is that I have given up on finishing the "house" part of the project and have hired a contractor. The contractor started just about a week ago and things have finally been flying along. In about two days, all of the plumbing is in! In living with the island for about a year, we have decided to remove it to make more driveway space. So . . . island removed Lastly, I really needed a retaining wall around the fill we used, so that is now in as well. I'm currently waiting on my A/C guy to finish so that we can bring in the electricians. With any luck, everything will be done in about a month! __________________ Objects in mirror are losing

09-22-2009, 3:31 AM	#123
CLtotheTL32 Jurp Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 2,401	Wow man that thing is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats! I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures and eventually see the finished product If you don't mind me asking, how many cars do you have? What are they? You have a Viper and a Porsche? What else __________________ -18x8.5 Gunmetal A-Specs//Smoked Tails and Side Markers//K&N 69 Series CAI//8000k HID//Blacked Out Headlights with V2 Switchbacks//LED Reverse-License Plate-Interior Lights//OEM Cupholder Woodgrain//OEM Wood Shifter//Black Front Bumper Letter Insert//Keyhole Delete -powdercoated 20" RJ Legend II-FOR SALE-CLICK ME!

09-22-2009, 10:36 PM	#126
G Bitten. Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,530	A passing of the torch?! I'm just tired of living in boxes in "temporary" housing. Add in the fact that I have been out of town every week since the end of July-and that was it. I still plan on doing the other barn myself-so I still have some work ahead of me. I have actually narrowed down the fleet a bit to free up some cash. I have been building this place with cash and hope to finish it out without having to borrow. The way things are going these days, I would rather not owe anyone money . . . So, I sold the Jag and my truck and bought a Jeep SRT8 Once I recover a bit, I'll be adding to the fleet. JB-how's your housing situation coming along? You planning on staying put for a while or still trying to move? __________________ Objects in mirror are losing

09-28-2009, 4:35 PM	#128
G Bitten. Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,530	A quick update: Electric is all wired and ready-don;t have any photos as it looks just like it used to-but with more wire The entryway/deck started today-I should have pics later this week when I return from my business trip. I rented a CAT 430 backhoe this weekend to move some rocks-that was fun The wheel-loader shows up on Friday to move the real big ones __________________ Objects in mirror are losing

09-30-2009, 8:03 PM	#133
KaMLuNg Moderator 2007 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (2) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Belleville, NJ Age: 26 Posts: 10,298	awesome updates G... can't wait to see it all finished... __________________ '01 GS430 Black Onyx/Ivory [Daizen\|Tein] '07 TL DMM/Parchment [Fujita\|P2R\|Progress] '98 3.2TL CBM/Grey [Stock] '07 Corolla LE SSM/Grey [Stock]

09-22-2009, 5:13 PM	#125
juniorbean Mega Moderator Trader Rating: (3) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The QC Posts: 20,314	G, Looking great. And I wouldn't say that you gave up. I know I'm more then impressed by what you accomplished. I don't think you gave up... I just thing other priorities got in the way leading you to hire assistance! Either way, looks sweet. Looking forward to more pics as it progresses!!

09-28-2009, 6:01 PM	#129
Street Spirit Moderator Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 7,922	Awesome. Keep us up to date!

09-29-2009, 9:40 PM	#132
DarkSithCL Mrs.DrkSithCL...So Sxy! 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Preachin' God's Word in North Houston, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 5,948	Great update Grayson! Thanks bro! I am glad you grabbed some help so you can start enjoying your digs! My uncle built his house much like you're doing rite now and it was his pride and joy...other than his corvette collection... LOL I am so happy for you! ...when he was done he didnt owe a cent and his house was exactly like he wanted it.. down to having a toilet installed in the middle of the 4 car garage so he could go and then keep working on his vettes...now that was an odd sight!!!

10-01-2009, 4:41 PM	#134
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10-01-2009, 5:58 PM	#135
imj0257 Q('.')=O Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DFW, TX Age: 25 Posts: 7,422	^ WITH the cars inside. __________________ '04 SSM TL: A-Spec Kit/Decklid Spoiler/TL-S Tails & Sides/CF Interior Trim

10-01-2009, 5:58 PM	#136
imj0257 Q('.')=O Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DFW, TX Age: 25 Posts: 7,422	^ WITH the cars inside . __________________ '04 SSM TL: A-Spec Kit/Decklid Spoiler/TL-S Tails & Sides/CF Interior Trim

10-05-2009, 9:55 AM	#137
chill_dog Gang-related, PCP 2004 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 31 Posts: 10,320	Looking good! __________________ chillin'

10-28-2009, 10:44 PM	#138
G Bitten. Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,530	Lots of updates: 1) The deck / entrway is done 2) The AC is in 3) The insulation is done and the wallboard is going in (should be finished today) 4) The driveway wall is done 5) The cabinets are in Paint should be sprayed tomorrow and tile will start on Friday. At this point, we are looking for a completion date in the next 2 weeks __________________ Objects in mirror are losing

10-28-2009, 10:52 PM	#139
G Bitten. Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,530	Hit the edit limit. Here are the correct pictures __________________ Objects in mirror are losing

10-28-2009, 11:03 PM	#140
Street Spirit Moderator Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 7,922	Love seeing the updates! Is this going to be your full-time home?

10-28-2009, 11:07 PM	#141
subinf One on the right for me Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 26 Posts: 19,605	That looks great

10-29-2009, 11:44 AM	#143
wndrlst Soon to be living in my 2009 Subaru Forester Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 16,444	It looks fabulous. That deck is gorgeous! Sorry if you've explained this, but why 2 separate buildings? Is there living space upstairs in both?

10-29-2009, 2:43 PM	#144
imj0257 Q('.')=O Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DFW, TX Age: 25 Posts: 7,422	Goddam I am so fking jealous. That shit is __________________ '04 SSM TL: A-Spec Kit/Decklid Spoiler/TL-S Tails & Sides/CF Interior Trim

10-29-2009, 8:08 PM	#145
fsttyms1 Mega Moderator 2000 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Appleton WI Age: 34 Posts: 50,495	Man that is

10-29-2009, 8:15 PM	#146
nokiaman Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,043	Looks very good G! Keep us updated as you keep on going...I really like the deck and entryway area. __________________ Mark 2008 Odyssey EX-L 2007 Corvette Z06 2LZ 2000 328i Sport

10-30-2009, 11:21 AM	#147
ThermonMermon Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 1,372	im confused - this is your full-time home? why do you need so much garage space on the ground level? or is this on a family member's estate, and you are holding down the living quarters?

10-30-2009, 12:48 PM	#149
wndrlst Soon to be living in my 2009 Subaru Forester Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 16,444	Ahh...good ol' TX limestone foundation? Makes a lot of sense, and the way you have it divvied works well. Is there room for a hot tub on that deck??

10-30-2009, 12:57 PM	#150
DarkSithCL Mrs.DrkSithCL...So Sxy! 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Preachin' God's Word in North Houston, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 5,948	g, when are u gonna move in?

10-30-2009, 5:31 PM	#152
subinf One on the right for me Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 26 Posts: 19,605	Do people who custom build their homes often have plans to sell?

10-30-2009, 5:33 PM	#153
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