The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Pixieish]

I live in an area that has a fairly mild winter, comparatively, I switch over from AC to Heat by flipping a switch on the thermostat because my unit is AC and heat pump. I have a monthly record of cost between heat and AC and they are both almost exactly the same. When I lived in Vermont my heating bill (fuel) was over $2k a year, now my entire electricity bill for a year is, on average, $960.00 per year and that includes everything, lights, heat, AC, electric appliances, hot water and so on. So my average monthly bill is $80.00 and that is actual. It runs within only a few dollars difference every single month.

That's one of the many reasons we want to move to FL. We're in MA, and our heating bills are ridiculous and fluctuate with the price of oil/gas/propane. AC is much less expensive.

 

[donaldtoo]

How do people get all this money. I'm glad for the work for you, but I can't imagine how anyone earns that much in a lifetime!

I know, it's crazy. You'd be surprised how many of these people are still in their 30's with young families. It blows my mind, too...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

You got it, I hope the Dr. doesn't say much. Hubby will be on my back!

Sneak-a-tequila...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Yes. I an having issues with ds. I look at him and his baby face and still expect a little boy voice. It was like when my kids were toddlers. One day they weren’t talking and the next they were blabbering sentences.

We have been able to legally drink with all 3 of our kiddos for quite a while now...
Yep...don't blink...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Out for me.....I need to ketchup.....it's time to go out for dinner with everyone. I'm hoping for a fun evening!

Cheers, and indeed hope y'all had a great evening, Bets...!!!!!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I know, it's crazy. You'd be surprised how many of these people are still in their 30's with young families. It blows my mind, too...!!!!!

Is it the tech industry maybe that I heard brought a lot of West Coasters to Austin? They would have more money to spend. Dh always brings up Lucy from Peanuts. The Christmas episode where she discusses what she wants for Christmas. She tells Charlie Brown “real estate”. We should have listened to her.

 

[donaldtoo]

Go #teamquirky!!!

That castle structure looks pretty cool...and I think the thing I miss most about my last job was the food truck - good stuff!

Hahaaa...!
Yes, if nothing else Austin is indeed quirky...!!!
OK, and so are we, maybe...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Is it the tech industry maybe that I heard brought a lot of West Coasters to Austin? They would have more money to spend. Dh always brings up Lucy from Peanuts. The Christmas episode where she discusses what she wants for Christmas. She tells Charlie Brown “real estate”. We should have listened to her.

Yes, that is definitely a lot of it. Even though real estate prices are skyrocketing around here, most from the high tech industry areas in Cali. can easily still buy twice the size house here that they had out there, if they want. We're booming, but, it still isn't exactly a slacking market out there, either...

 

[donaldtoo]

There are super-expensive housing developments popping up all over our town (which used to be mostly middle-class families). From what I've seen, the people moving into them are young (like early 30s) parents...I'd love to know what the heck all these people do for a living!

Exactly! It seems like they're into some kinda' high tech, or entrepreneurs of some sort! I'm continually amazed and also kinda' proud and happy for them, actually.
Our SonIL recently got an offer to go work for Facebook (he is a tech wiz like his independent contractor tech pop) and he wasn't even looking to leave Apple. The offer is pretty amazing, though...!!!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Yes, that is definitely a lot of it. Even though real estate prices are skyrocketing around here, most from the high tech industry areas in Cali. can easily still buy twice the size house here that they had out there, if they want. We're booming, but, it still isn't exactly a slacking market out there, either...

Sure I get that. Our house planted in New York or New Jersey would cost more than 3 times what we paid for it here in south central PA.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Exactly! It seems like they're into some kinda' high tech, or entrepreneurs of some sort! I'm continually amazed and also kinda' proud and happy for them, actually.
Our SonIL recently got an offer to go work for Facebook (he is a tech wiz like his independent contractor tech pop) and he wasn't even looking to leave Apple. The offer is pretty amazing, though...!!!

Didn't know FB and Apple had offices in Austin.

 

[donaldtoo]

Well I don’t begrudge those who have the ability for ostentationess. I can’t say that if I had the money I wouldn’t want a multi-million dollar home. So good for them and like you said, they keep you employed.

Yep, if they earned/acquired the money legally, it's none of my business what they want to do with it. They can toss it all into flying widgets or whatever, for all I care, but, yes, I'm very happy many of them choose to help us let their dreams come true...again, I have absolutely no disdain for them and am proud of them...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Didn't know FB and Apple had offices in Austin.

They both do indeed!

 

[donaldtoo]

Sure I get that. Our house planted in New York or New Jersey would cost more than 3 times what we paid for it here in south central PA.

Our home has been appraised at 4.5+ times what we paid for it almost 30 years ago...!!!!!
But, if we sold it where would we live, because everything around us is just as expensive...!!!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, I'm gone with the breaking wind...!!!
Y'all be cool, and the sweetest of Disney dreams and/or mornin' to all...!!!!!
Laterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...!!!!!!!!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Our home has been appraised at 4.5+ times what we paid for it almost 30 years ago...!!!!!
But, if we sold it where would we live, because everything around us is just as expensive...!!!!!!!

Florida.

 

[Cesar R M]

just got back from the trip, im dead./ will do a trip report later on.

 

[Songbird76]

This. heck one day this summer my dh came home and I didn't turn the A/C and he had the nerve to complain

Spoiler

it was only 83 inside my house

They'd hate it here...no AC, so when it gets hot, it's HOT and there's no escape.

 

[Songbird76]

I'm right there with you and I'm sure I have way more of it than you do

I think my laundry procreates when I'm not looking. Just when I think I've made it through Mt. Laundry, suddenly the pile grows exponentially.

 

[Songbird76]

I'm so happy for you having great support. You have a gem of a husband.

I really do. There are very few moments when I feel like I need @figmentfan423 's frying pan.