The "post pictures of your house" thread

Salshun · 05-03-2008, 04:02 PM

Moving into my new place. Saved for years for this and all the toys inside, so quite proud of the dedication I put into it. Some parts of the house are a fucking mess right now.

Let me know what you guys think.

BBQ outside is electric and uses these small pellets that are like $20 a bag, and only sold at one place in Vegas. A bag will get you about 8-10 grilling sessions, assuming it's like 4 people eating and you're not going nuts. A brisket was cooked in it once for like 16 hours, took 2 bags of the shit so $40 + the cost of the food. BBQ island has a fridge, drawers and shit for utensils, etc.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...on702/bbq1.jpg

Mame machine with about 20 games (Mortal Kombat, NBA Jams, even older shit like Altered Beast and Double Dragon). Right now it's running Street Fighter 2, not sure what version. It boots up saying it's just Championship Edition but Cammy and Dee-Jay are in it.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...on702/game.jpg

The gym. Bowflex, a treadmill, and a stationary bike.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ron702/gym.jpg

The Jacuzzi. It's about 66 degrees outside in Vegas, with the Jacuzzi covered it's about 82 degrees. Just PERFECT temperature. The jets work but the heater is on the fritz. Don't see that being a problem for 6 months, though.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...on702/jac2.jpg

The kitchen. All hardwood except for bedrooms and bathrooms, slate, and black marble counters.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...02/kitchen.jpg

Jacuzzi and Patio Table:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n702/patio.jpg

Fire pit out back (Yes the ground is Astroturf, but beats having to drop $400-$500 on a Lawnmower for 25 square feet of grass:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ron702/pit.jpg

Pool Table. The woodstock poster sitting on it is original. Some idiot used it as a drink coaster the other day.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...pooltable1.jpg

Another view of the Pool Table:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...pooltable3.jpg

My tub, black marble:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ron702/tub.jpg

Anyway, quite stoked. The move in should be complete on June 1st as that's when I need to be out of the old place. Going to be one crazy weekend of moving.

Dr. Funkenstein · 05-03-2008, 04:10 PM

Give me 2 years and I'll win!

Millie · 05-03-2008, 04:13 PM

Congrats on the house and all, but, ummm, won't that astroturf melt once you light a fire in that pit?

Salshun · 05-03-2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Millie

Congrats on the house and all, but, ummm, won't that astroturf melt once you light a fire in that pit?

You know, that's a damn fine question, hah. Something I probably want to ask the homeowner before he leaves town.

Alexzandra · 05-03-2008, 04:21 PM

That's Super Street Fighter 2. I have no idea why the start screen would say CE.

Also, get some competition buttons for you MAME cab. Concave buttons FTL.

Naerik · 05-03-2008, 04:23 PM

not to downplay anything

but saving for years for:

1. mame machine...3grand tops?
2. remodling bathroom....10 grand?
3. outdoor fireplace.....1grand?
4. jacoozie half broken....2 grand?
5. house in vegas area....250 grand?

but you probably have a 30 year mortgage....so lets say 10% downpayment of 25k

41 grand....life savings

lame :/

Salshun · 05-03-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexzandra

That's Super Street Fighter 2. I have no idea why the start screen would say CE.

Also, get some competition buttons for you MAME cab. Concave buttons FTL.

Hrrm, maybe I just read it wrong. Also, what are competition buttons? Got a link?

Salshun · 05-03-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naerik

not to downplay anything

but saving for years for:

1. mame machine...3grand tops?
2. remodling bathroom....10 grand?
3. outdoor fireplace.....1grand?
4. jacoozie half broken....2 grand?
5. house in vegas area....250 grand?

but you probably have a 30 year mortgage....so lets say 10% downpayment of 25k

41 grand....life savings

lame :/

Oh, not at all life savings. In fact it was nothing down, got it from a guy that wants out, and was willing to do it with taking over the payments. Not really about how much money I spent, just about going from being 22 getting $15/hour living in a budget apartment to being a little less ashamed of where I was living, that kind of thing. Also, got some roommates so all in all I'm only paying about $600/month.

Also, the housing economy in Vegas is in the shitter. The house right now appraises for $650k and when it was built was probably $250-300k. My girl's parents have a 5 bedroom house that's 3500 square feet that they've refused offers for for $1.5 million.

Alexzandra · 05-03-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salshun

Hrrm, maybe I just read it wrong. Also, what are competition buttons? Got a link?

They're convex, not concave.

Lizard Lick Amusements - Pushbuttons

Rad · 05-03-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naerik

not to downplay anything

but saving for years for:

1. mame machine...3grand tops?
2. remodling bathroom....10 grand?
3. outdoor fireplace.....1grand?
4. jacoozie half broken....2 grand?
5. house in vegas area....250 grand?

but you probably have a 30 year mortgage....so lets say 10% downpayment of 25k

41 grand....life savings

lame :/

Jackass.

Salshun · 05-03-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexzandra

They're convex, not concave.

Oh, very cool. What's the benefit? I googled some shit about them that said they can take a beating, what other features do they have?

Naerik · 05-03-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rad

Jackass.

Occido · 05-03-2008, 04:35 PM

Grats on the house dude, that's a damn nice place you got there. I want the damn BBQ setup!

Blumpster · 05-03-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salshun

Fire pit out back (Yes the ground is Astroturf, but beats having to drop $400-$500 on a Lawnmower for 25 square feet of grass:

You don't have to try and keep that shit alive with the water restriction bullshit either.

Dr. Funkenstein · 05-03-2008, 04:40 PM

Having the guts, foresight, and savvy to buy a house without a down payment (presuming you're taking over a decent loan) at 22 making $15/hour is worth props.

I'm 30 and haven't been able to. Then again, I'm trying to stay in San Diego and the market has been outpacing my earning potential since I left college. Now that the bubble has burst and I'm seeing decent properties in decent areas within my ability to pay for, my life savings (which was pulled out of the Arizona housing market late last year) will be put to good use.

05-03-2008, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Salshun Holy fuck 6 years already? Where does the suck go? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853 -15 Internets	The "post pictures of your house" thread Moving into my new place. Saved for years for this and all the toys inside, so quite proud of the dedication I put into it. Some parts of the house are a fucking mess right now. Let me know what you guys think. BBQ outside is electric and uses these small pellets that are like $20 a bag, and only sold at one place in Vegas. A bag will get you about 8-10 grilling sessions, assuming it's like 4 people eating and you're not going nuts. A brisket was cooked in it once for like 16 hours, took 2 bags of the shit so $40 + the cost of the food. BBQ island has a fridge, drawers and shit for utensils, etc. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...on702/bbq1.jpg Mame machine with about 20 games (Mortal Kombat, NBA Jams, even older shit like Altered Beast and Double Dragon). Right now it's running Street Fighter 2, not sure what version. It boots up saying it's just Championship Edition but Cammy and Dee-Jay are in it. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...on702/game.jpg The gym. Bowflex, a treadmill, and a stationary bike. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ron702/gym.jpg The Jacuzzi. It's about 66 degrees outside in Vegas, with the Jacuzzi covered it's about 82 degrees. Just PERFECT temperature. The jets work but the heater is on the fritz. Don't see that being a problem for 6 months, though. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...on702/jac2.jpg The kitchen. All hardwood except for bedrooms and bathrooms, slate, and black marble counters. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...02/kitchen.jpg Jacuzzi and Patio Table: http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...n702/patio.jpg Fire pit out back (Yes the ground is Astroturf, but beats having to drop $400-$500 on a Lawnmower for 25 square feet of grass: http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ron702/pit.jpg Pool Table. The woodstock poster sitting on it is original. Some idiot used it as a drink coaster the other day. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...pooltable1.jpg Another view of the Pool Table: http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...pooltable3.jpg My tub, black marble: http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ron702/tub.jpg Anyway, quite stoked. The move in should be complete on June 1st as that's when I need to be out of the old place. Going to be one crazy weekend of moving.

05-03-2008, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alexzandra Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Beijing, China Posts: 449 +3 Internets	That's Super Street Fighter 2. I have no idea why the start screen would say CE. Also, get some competition buttons for you MAME cab. Concave buttons FTL. __________________

05-03-2008, 04:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Occido Your money's on the dresser. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains Posts: 2,362 -96 Internets	Grats on the house dude, that's a damn nice place you got there. I want the damn BBQ setup! __________________ When a man isn't busy killing another, he spends the rest of his time killing what resembles himself the most.

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Dr. Funkenstein Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,075 -35 Internets	Give me 2 years and I'll win!

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Millie A Relic Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 5,873	Congrats on the house and all, but, ummm, won't that astroturf melt once you light a fire in that pit?

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Naerik Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 180 +0 Internets	not to downplay anything but saving for years for: 1. mame machine...3grand tops? 2. remodling bathroom....10 grand? 3. outdoor fireplace.....1grand? 4. jacoozie half broken....2 grand? 5. house in vegas area....250 grand? but you probably have a 30 year mortgage....so lets say 10% downpayment of 25k 41 grand....life savings lame :/

05-03-2008, 04:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dr. Funkenstein Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,075 -35 Internets	Having the guts, foresight, and savvy to buy a house without a down payment (presuming you're taking over a decent loan) at 22 making $15/hour is worth props. I'm 30 and haven't been able to. Then again, I'm trying to stay in San Diego and the market has been outpacing my earning potential since I left college. Now that the bubble has burst and I'm seeing decent properties in decent areas within my ability to pay for, my life savings (which was pulled out of the Arizona housing market late last year) will be put to good use.