WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 17

[iankh]

Now, I thought a Duplex had 2 floors, not two homes joined by a wall.

I'm with you Marilyn. Up until I moved to the Midwest a duplex to me meant a flat with 2 floors.

 

[JLSE50]

The building I live in is technically a duplex...which is two homes with one common wall. (Never heard Jan's term 'double' before, so that must not be from the Indiana portion) But because my duplex is part of a community association, I refer to it as a 'condo' as all 30 buildings (60 residences) are linked together. Technically I own a 1/60th share of the LAND and everything from the walls inward of my 'unit'.

An individual could own a home that was built as a true duplex and rent out the other side for instance and in that case it would not be a condo as it is privately owned.

I've never heard the term row houses applied here in the west ('cause they don't build em...ok maybe in San Fransisco...but that's just an eastern city that happens to be in the west! ). Town houses are ALWAYS at least two stories and can have several units to a 'building'.

Pretty much from a common usage perspective, here in the west condo tends to mean one level (a duplex or an apartment), townhouse is two or more levels of a property. I think in the cities, if you say 'condo' someone pictures an apartment building where you own your unit, as that's where it all started isn't it? With apartment buildings converting to community held private property.
ok....there's my 2cents.

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Hmmmm.... thought I first heard duplexes called half-doubles in northwest Indiana, but maybe that is a Bethlehem, PA term. Deb--can you weigh in here?

Our condo was a factory converted to 64 units in the early 80s all intended to be privately owned but some have always been rented with the idea it is retirement housing when the owner is tired of their big house in the suburbs. But you may well be right, the term may come from apartments changed to private ownership and needing a new term.
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[EllaEnchanted]

Hmmmm.... thought I first heard duplexes called half-doubles in northwest Indiana, but maybe that is a Bethlehem, PA term. Deb--can you weigh in here?

Our condo was a factory converted to 64 units in the early 80s all intended to be privately owned but some have always been rented with the idea it is retirement housing when the owner is tired of their big house in the suburbs. But you may well be right, the term may come from apartments changed to private ownership and needing a new term.
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Yup Jan, a duplex is two homes shared by one wall, usually side by side in Bethlehem PA.

I started out with single family homes on Long Island, NY growing up. The only other term used there was, "beach house." Then I moved into NYC and everything was apartments and condos. In the Poconos we have single family homes again. Everything is relative.

 

[HollyTyler]

Paul and I talked last night *again* about the B2B repo and I think it will be just me and the kids for the Repo and most likely we'll drop of alaska. Paul doesn't want to cruise anymore and the room I have book was stupidly only a 3 person room for repo so I've had to add him to someone elses ressie and then we'd have to figure out weird sleeping arrangments - just seems too hard right now. Also I can't see being gone from work that long. It was great working for myself I could control work flow better - but that doesn't happen with a growing business. I'm bummed. I really want to see Alaska I'm not cancelling anything until last drop dates - I have the best tiered pricing so if we for some reason can go I'll keep them until then (what is the drop dead date?)

Last night we did a double feature at the drive ins - It was great

Airbender -which I liked (I love the cartoon too)
and Karate Kid -good too nice sound track as well

The musical is getting near show time -today is costume parade then molly and I are going to watch some other school friends perform in High School Musical (gag) (this I can't stand)

We are leaning towards calling Willie's Rotax season over. We have a friend that is offering us the use of his other engine to race in a different series with them. Cheaper series and a variety of tracks with much stronger competition. I think part of Willie's problem is he isn't racing with a gang of kids. I've also found out that the girls that he competes agasint have been at the track 3-4 times a week he gets seat time once a month if we are lucky -as we call those types trained monkeys they can do the same track over and over again and master the track - and be fast but they can't RACE - Wilson can do great against those who are first time on the track he is a quick learn. Crappy season all in all again I'm bummed and I know Paul is really feeling it too.

Paul has an interview Monday fingers crossed - they are so far and few in between I wish he'd get a job and we could find some stablitiy with it.

gotta get the boy up and fed for costume parade

Well, I hope you get all that sorted out about the cruises. Sorry about race season too.

Sending good luck wishes for Paul's interview tomorrow!

 

[HollyTyler]

Sorry!!!

August 7th!!! Wrong calendar page... sorry....

Holly... come visit anytime... but I don't have anyplace for anyone to stay yet... (my office isn't done with the sofabed...) and I know it would dig into your DCL payoff...

How about next year... you could combine a trip to Niagara Falls too! I bet Tyler would love it... bring your passports.. the Canadian side is the best.

Oh Michelle, I'd never impose on people by expecting to stay at somebody's house. Well, except Heather of course, but she and I have the type of relationship where　I can just invite myself down to stay with her. Seriously though, I was worrying about Deb crashing your get-together by suggesting me & Tyler join in! I do want to do Niagra at some point, and so does Tyler, but a weekend get away is always something I'm up for! And apparently, Deb says we're meeting up with you!

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly will only have Tyler one of those three weekends. So if it's ok with you both, then maybe we should pick that one. It's August 28th.

OK, now Deb is stalking us! Yes, you are correct on the schedule! Geez, you're bound and determined for us to come! That weekend would be perfect.

 

[HollyTyler]

Nooooooooooo.....I want to see Holly and Tyler too. I'll book them a hotel room too.

DEB! You're cracking me up!

 

[JLSE50]

Yup Jan, a duplex is two homes shared by one wall, usually side by side in Bethlehem PA.

I started out with single family homes on Long Island, NY growing up. The only other term used there was, "beach house." Then I moved into NYC and everything was apartments and condos. In the Poconos we have single family homes again. Everything is relative.

Well then, where did I get the term HALF-DOUBLE? I thought it was from Indiana but Jackie says no and you say it's not from Pennsylvania. I wonder if it is Indianapolis and is newer to my vocabulary than I thought

 

[ibouncetoo]

Well then, where did I get the term HALF-DOUBLE? I thought it was from Indiana but Jackie says no and you say it's not from Pennsylvania. I wonder if it is Indianapolis and is newer to my vocabulary than I thought

Perhaps it is Indiana and I just never heard the term growing up because there weren't any houses like that in my town?


Did you guys see the post from a real estate agent that appeared on our thread a few pages back? Someone registered and made an 'advertising' post on our thread. I reported it immediately and a mod got rid of it. They must have some kind of search program that scrolls the internet looking for frequent postings of key words.

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[EllaEnchanted]

Oh Michelle, I'd never impose on people by expecting to stay at somebody's house. Well, except Heather of course, but she and I have the type of relationship where　I can just invite myself down to stay with her. Seriously though, I was worrying about Deb crashing your get-together by suggesting me & Tyler join in! I do want to do Niagra at some point, and so does Tyler, but a weekend get away is always something I'm up for! And apparently, Deb says we're meeting up with you!

YES YES YES....I just LOVE miniDISmeets. Of course, I'll be looking for Monica to join us since she's at almost every meet I go to...hahaha. I always say the more the merrier and it always turns out that way....so YES we must all meet.

Besides, Niagra will be there next year. I haven't done it either yet. Hmmmm......should we all meet at Niagra instead? It doesn't matter to me. Shell, it's up to you. You pick. We could do your place this summer and Niagra next summer....then maybe Kathe can join us too.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

OK, now Deb is stalking us! Yes, you are correct on the schedule! Geez, you're bound and determined for us to come! That weekend would be perfect.

Hey chickie, I'm not getting any younger ya know....I say sieze the moment immediately....these days. haahha

 

[EllaEnchanted]

DEB! You're cracking me up!

It's easier to cancel later than add. It's especially booking fast for the Summer.

Besides, we're not sailing together anytime soon and we miss you both!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Well then, where did I get the term HALF-DOUBLE? I thought it was from Indiana but Jackie says no and you say it's not from Pennsylvania. I wonder if it is Indianapolis and is newer to my vocabulary than I thought

I googled half-double homes and came up with hits in Scranton and Northampton PA, Columbus OH and Barbados. I guess it's more commonly used than we originally thought. You were right to remember it here, Jan.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Perhaps it is Indiana and I just never heard the term growing up because there weren't any houses like that in my town?


Did you guys see the post from a real estate agent that appeared on our thread a few pages back? Someone registered and made an 'advertising' post on our thread. I reported it immediately and a mod got rid of it. They must have some kind of search program that scrolls the internet looking for frequent postings of key words.

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Wow Jackie. Thanks for doing that. I'm happy to say that I missed seeing it. Technology....ya gotta give 'em credit for trying. But no thanks, we don't want any on here!!

 

[HollyTyler]

Perhaps it is Indiana and I just never heard the term growing up because there weren't any houses like that in my town?


Did you guys see the post from a real estate agent that appeared on our thread a few pages back? Someone registered and made an 'advertising' post on our thread. I reported it immediately and a mod got rid of it. They must have some kind of search program that scrolls the internet looking for frequent postings of key words.

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Oh my gosh, no, I didn't see it, how crazy!

 

[HollyTyler]

YES YES YES....I just LOVE miniDISmeets. Of course, I'll be looking for Monica to join us since she's at almost every meet I go to...hahaha. I always say the more the merrier and it always turns out that way....so YES we must all meet.

Besides, Niagra will be there next year. I haven't done it either yet. Hmmmm......should we all meet at Niagra instead? It doesn't matter to me. Shell, it's up to you. You pick. We could do your place this summer and Niagra next summer....then maybe Kathe can join us too.

Well OK then, we'll be there! IF it's ok with Michelle & Barb. It's nice that Tyler's older and I can bring him places, I remember all too well when he was younger, I'd never even consider it. You know how little kids get when bored, whiney, crying, etc. All I have to do is make sure he has his Nintendo DS and his ipod and he's happy as a clam. Sorry, Niagra is definitely not an option for me this summer, because I'd really like to have more time there, but I'd love to consider it for next summer!

 

[HollyTyler]

Hey chickie, I'm not getting any younger ya know....I say sieze the moment immediately....these days. haahha

I like the way you think!

ROAD TRIP!

 

[HollyTyler]

It's easier to cancel later than add. It's especially booking fast for the Summer.

Besides, we're not sailing together anytime soon and we miss you both!!!

Aw, good point....miss you guys too, even though I didn't get to see much of you onboard. Tyler definitely remembers you guys because of John snagging us in the elevator the last morning to go see you in your room. And he remembers Michelle because of Planky. I asked him earlier this evening.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Well OK then, we'll be there! IF it's ok with Michelle & Barb. It's nice that Tyler's older and I can bring him places, I remember all too well when he was younger, I'd never even consider it. You know how little kids get when bored, whiney, crying, etc. All I have to do is make sure he has his Nintendo DS and his ipod and he's happy as a clam. Sorry, Niagra is definitely not an option for me this summer, because I'd really like to have more time there, but I'd love to consider it for next summer!

I'm so glad Tyler's older too and can enjoy travelling with you. I would agree. Next Summer is better for Niagra. I would want more time there too. And I would love to give Kathe the opportunity to meet us. Sounds like a great plan.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I like the way you think!

ROAD TRIP!