this is the code for the render ad
Community› Wedding Discussion Boards› Snarky Brides
Snarky Brides
New Discussion

Laugh at this moron with me

2»

Re: Laugh at this moron with me

  • mrscarter052011mrscarter052011
    100 Comments
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:23a5f83b-ab29-49ef-9842-6704a40806b9">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Laugh at this moron with me : We paid ours with the mortgage payment too. The house I have my eye on now is $4550 for property taxes. I can live with that.
    Posted by JenGin74[/QUOTE]

    That's awesome.  Are you shopping right now or just looking?
    Report Reply
  • TurtlesAllTheWayDownTurtlesAllTheWayDown member
    10000 Comments Sixth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:eb804d0f-9481-4080-bd44-167ca177e17b">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]Every city has it's good neighborhoods and bad neighborhoods and are priced accordingly.  It's kind of like comparing apples to oranges here. 
    Posted by marriedfilingjointly[/QUOTE]

    That's true, of course. But to a certain extent. Buffalo doesn't have that many multi-million dollar properties. Last time I looked into it (for comparison's sake) the number of properties "worth" more than $2 million was in the single digits. In the entire county. There's no need for property worth that much in an area where people don't MAKE that much and where there's high unemployment, consistently.

    Did you ever see the episode of Entourage where the real estate agent showed Vince what he could buy in LA for a million dollars? It was a 4 bedroom house in a nice area. That's not really an exaggeration.
    my read shelf:
    Meredith's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    40/112

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • marateamaratea member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:9d39f7dc-e8c8-41d9-b903-6ac55f247460">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Laugh at this moron with me : I've lived in Buffalo, Ithaca and Watertown (my parents live there, though I've never rented there) and my brother lives in the Syracuse area. I have many friends who still live in Buffalo and Ithaca. My mother is a real estate agent in the north country. I can't really think of a major urban area that would more expensive than any of those places. (Except, maybe Poughkeepsie, which would be at the outer reaches of the NYC area anyway.) I concede I don't know much about the capital region real estate market. Edit: While this is anecdotal, I have a friend who bought a house outside Rochester a few years ago and prices seemed to be similar to Buffalo and Watertown. Also, I live in Los Angeles, so my view of "cheap" housing is skewed. Anyone who can get a decent house in a decent area for $350k or less is insanely lucky, IMO. That doesn't happen in the LA metro area. Especially not in good school districts (which don't really exist here, anyway).
    Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]

    Do most people in LA rent? I just looked at the median income for LA and I found it was $40k. Seems that if this is true, only famous celebs and overpaid doctors could afford a house.

    I'm just curious about life on the West Coast in general. Around here it's cheaper to pay a mortgage than it is to keep renting.
    Report Reply
  • TurtlesAllTheWayDownTurtlesAllTheWayDown member
    10000 Comments Sixth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    And Bethrothed, while it's a huge geographic area, I feel there are a lot of cultural similarities throughout upstate.
    my read shelf:
    Meredith's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    40/112

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • betrothed123betrothed123
    5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:48b61d9e-7406-4b21-9e88-a20e60386399">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Laugh at this moron with me : That's true, of course. But to a certain extent. Buffalo doesn't have that many multi-million dollar properties. Last time I looked into it (for comparison's sake) the number of properties "worth" more than $2 million was in the single digits. In the entire county. There's no need for property worth that much in an area where people don't MAKE that much and where there's high unemployment, consistently. Did you ever see the episode of Entourage where the real estate agent showed Vince what he could buy in LA for a million dollars? It was a 4 bedroom house in a nice area. That's not really an exaggeration.
    Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]
    Rochester is apparently the complete opposite of Buffalo.  There are a ton of multi-million dollar homes in my area, and renting is much more costly than buying here.
    kd.joseph's wish is my command
    image
    Just call me "Brothel"
    And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
    my read shelf:
    Betrothed 123's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Report Reply
  • marateamaratea member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    Also, western NY is a food microcosm. When I was there this summer, it was my first encounter with beef on wick and fried dough. H keeps talking about Nick Tahou's garbage plate and I want to make a special trip to Rochester for it.
    Report Reply
  • TurtlesAllTheWayDownTurtlesAllTheWayDown member
    10000 Comments Sixth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:b553bcd5-95b8-45f4-9fb3-749dc9f87860">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Laugh at this moron with me : Do most people in LA rent? I just looked at the median income for LA and I found it was $40k. Seems that if this is true, only famous celebs and overpaid doctors could afford a house. I'm just curious about life on the West Coast in general. Around here it's cheaper to pay a mortgage than it is to keep renting.
    Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

    Yup. It's crazy what the average income is versus the average house price. Based on what people can REALLY afford, only 10% of people in LA county can afford a house. (Meaning, if housing takes about 25%-30% of your income, including utilities, taxes and renovations.) We sure as crap can't afford to buy anything and our combined income is more than $40k.

    I know one person around my age who owns property in LA, and I'm pretty sure her parents gave her the down payment or else made a substantial contribution to it (plus she has a roommate - it's a condo). Her parents are very well off, though. The other people I know who own are my older coworkers, some of whom bought 15-20 years ago. And in the San Fernando Valley, not LA proper. Although houses in the SFV are still a good $500k for something decent. And still in the LA Unified School District.
    my read shelf:
    Meredith's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    40/112

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • betrothed123betrothed123
    5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:bc106323-d380-4c9f-9bbb-c22fd7c95205">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]Also, western NY is a food microcosm. When I was there this summer, it was my first encounter with beef on wick and fried dough. H keeps talking about Nick Tahou's garbage plate and I want to make a special trip to Rochester for it.
    Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
    I refuse to try Garbage Plates because I don't eat mayo and they all have macaroni salad in them, but I hear from all my friends they are to die for.
    kd.joseph's wish is my command
    image
    Just call me "Brothel"
    And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
    my read shelf:
    Betrothed 123's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Report Reply
  • marateamaratea member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    When we were on our way back from NY two weeks ago, H was telling me everything that was on it, and I was disgusted, but I want one so badly. Then I said, 'Dummy, we stayed in Rochester for 2 nights, why didn't we go there for dinner one night?" And he said "Well, you know. I had other stuff on my mind, like my grandma dying." Way to make me feel like an asshole H.
    Report Reply
  • TurtlesAllTheWayDownTurtlesAllTheWayDown member
    10000 Comments Sixth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:1742d9a6-5581-4017-ae67-4ae060d2a876">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Laugh at this moron with me : Rochester is apparently the complete opposite of Buffalo.  There are a ton of multi-million dollar homes in my area, and renting is much more costly than buying here.
    Posted by betrothed123[/QUOTE]

    Interesting. I'm not going to say buying isn't a steal in Buffalo, either. I recently looked up the price of my parents' first house. They bought it for $65k in 1983 and it's now worth about $200k, after the current owners added an addition. Quite a jump, but still a good price. It's in Williamsville, which is a nice suburb if you know where that is.

    I get the feeling there's more weath in Rochester than Buffalo. I mean, Tom Golisano is from Rochester. The "wealth" in Buffalo is old and disappearing.


    Maratea - the food in Buffalo is great. Try Ted's hotdogs. Did you have wings? Tell me you had wings. The best beef on weck is Charlie the Butcher, but Anderson's is good too. And LaNova pizza. You should definitely go to Rochester for a garbage plate.
    my read shelf:
    Meredith's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    40/112

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • LessThanZeroLessThanZero
    2500 Comments
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:1ac4f7da-07d3-478d-b504-0957276e0d20">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Laugh at this moron with me : There is nothing better than a garbage plate at 2 in the morning, after a night out at the bar! I LOVE Nick Tahou's!
    Posted by libordke22[/QUOTE]


    A friend of mine who went to Buffalo for school has raved about these so many times. There's nothing better than drunk food.
    Report Reply
  • marateamaratea member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    Anyone from NY coming to IN soon? If so, please deliver a garbage plate to me.
    Report Reply
  • betrothed123betrothed123
    5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    Rochester does tend to be seen as a very wealthy area, dating as far back as George Eastman (founder of Eastman Kodak), and I'm sure further than that.  That probably does tend to have a lot to do with it, but I know I could never afford a home in the area I'm currently renting.  The average for the homes in my town is something like 1.2 million (or was the last time I checked).
    kd.joseph's wish is my command
    image
    Just call me "Brothel"
    And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
    my read shelf:
    Betrothed 123's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Report Reply
  • marriedfilingjointlymarriedfilingjointly
    1000 Comments Second Anniversary
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:48b61d9e-7406-4b21-9e88-a20e60386399">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]Did you ever see the episode of Entourage where the real estate agent showed Vince what he could buy in LA for a million dollars? It was a 4 bedroom house in a nice area. That's not really an exaggeration.
    Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]


    Love Entourage, I wish Wes would spring for HBO. 

    Are you saying that like it's a lot of money?  Because 4 bedroom houses in Charlotte sell for $1,000,000 too.  Myers Park--4 bedroom houses on postage-stamp sized lots, average selling price is 1.7 mil. 
    image

    Report Reply
  • TurtlesAllTheWayDownTurtlesAllTheWayDown member
    10000 Comments Sixth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Well hey,. I agree with both you guys. Million dollar houses are too rich for my blood. :-)

    Thankfully, if we move to NC, it will be Raleigh.

    If we move to Boston, we'll be screwed out of real estate there too.
    my read shelf:
    Meredith's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    40/112

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • betrothed123betrothed123
    5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    Mara-  It depends on where you look in relation to the city and the interstate.  The area south of the Interstate is considered richer, and is way more expensive than the areas near the lake (go figure, huh?)
    kd.joseph's wish is my command
    image
    Just call me "Brothel"
    And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
    my read shelf:
    Betrothed 123's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Report Reply
  • marateamaratea member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    Ha, yeah B, that's kinda dumb. Around here, houses near lakes are horrendously overpriced. My aunt and uncle live on Wawasee, which anyone from this area knows is only for rich people, unless your family has had a house there for 50 years. There are some celebs that have houses on the lake. I think aunt and uncle paid around $2 million for their place and they had to do some work to the house. Just ridic.
    Report Reply
  • betrothed123betrothed123
    5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    Celebrities are starting to buy lake houses on the Finger Lakes up here.  There are huge articles in the paper each time one of them buys one.
    kd.joseph's wish is my command
    image
    Just call me "Brothel"
    And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
    my read shelf:
    Betrothed 123's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Report Reply
  • marateamaratea member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:13c08fa6-7d30-443e-9222-2c081958144a">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Laugh at this moron with me : I will be driving through next month on my way to Kansas....
    Posted by libordke22[/QUOTE]

    What part of Indiana? Probably not my part. I live in the northeastern area. Nothing fun happens here.
    Report Reply
  • TurtlesAllTheWayDownTurtlesAllTheWayDown member
    10000 Comments Sixth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:79e742f7-5bbb-4568-8185-4105d3aef77b">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]Celebrities are starting to buy lake houses on the Finger Lakes up here.  There are huge articles in the paper each time one of them buys one.
    Posted by betrothed123[/QUOTE]

    Finger Lakes are gorgeous, though. I don't blame them.

    My dad lives right on Lake Ontatio, but that's property that's been in my family since the 1930s. My mom lives within spitting distance of the lake, but... they both live in the middle of nowhere, so there's that.
    my read shelf:
    Meredith's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    40/112

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • betrothed123betrothed123
    5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    The Finger Lakes Region is freaking fabulously gorgeous.  We went for a wine tasting a couple of years ago and decided we wanted to live there.  Now if only our wallets would catch up to the idea ;)
    kd.joseph's wish is my command
    image
    Just call me "Brothel"
    And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
    my read shelf:
    Betrothed 123's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Report Reply
  • betrothed123betrothed123
    5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    You went at the perfect time of year, too, lib.  The leaves were at their Autumn peak this past weekend.
    kd.joseph's wish is my command
    image
    Just call me "Brothel"
    And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
    my read shelf:
    Betrothed 123's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Report Reply
  • marateamaratea member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    There are movie theaters that sell beer???!!?! FuckIndiana. I'm going to where the beer's at.
    Report Reply
  • SarahPLizSarahPLiz member
    10000 Comments
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:b51e7364-2cfd-413e-bcd0-c33824c6fe95">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]There are movie theaters that sell beer???!!?! FuckIndiana. I'm going to where the beer's at.
    Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

    <div>We have them in AUstin. I haven't seen a movie at any other theater in years!</div><div><a href="http://www.originaldrafthouse.com" rel="nofollow">www.originaldrafthouse.com</a></div><div>
    </div>
    Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
    Report Reply
  • TurtlesAllTheWayDownTurtlesAllTheWayDown member
    10000 Comments Sixth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    We have one in LA too.

    arclightcinemas.com
    my read shelf:
    Meredith's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    40/112

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • marateamaratea member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    I hate the midwest! We get the shaft on everything!
    Report Reply
  • Lenore2010Lenore2010 member
    1000 Comments
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_laugh-this-moron?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d4c46174-bea7-4a94-ac52-3dac9723d778Post:4115ebd5-1819-46a8-9243-ecbf4543b610">Re: Laugh at this moron with me</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Laugh at this moron with me : Everything is expensive in NY, but you're right about taxes being the biggie.  I currently live in one of the highest taxed counties in the country.  They need to focus on taxes, not controlling rent, as far as I'm concerned.
    Posted by betrothed123[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>Rent control does not work anyway. It just creates a scarcity of apartments. You do not usually find me doing the "free market" dance. This is one instance where it really works. I live in high tax area, too so I feel your pain.

    </div>
    We Support Pet Adoption
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards