# Putting The Powers Of The SDMB To The Test **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 7, 2006, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715 "2006-05-07T01:10:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715/61 "2006-05-14T18:30:25Z")
> [@Hal Briston](#): > > Well, we had the home inspection done yesterday, and for being 146 years old, the place is in pretty fine shape. Woot! > > A few things are going to need to be done…a little bit of patchwork here and there, but for the most part, we’re golden. I’ll have to get ahold of **Oy!**'s buddy, since a portion of the house has very old knob-and-tube wiring, but beyond that we should be good. > > It all looks like a go-ahead for the June 5th closing. Woohoo! > > Oh yeah…[pics](http://www.sirblah.com/photo/index.php?album=Mount%20Holly&mode=) of the house and nearby neighborhood (don’t mind the clutter…the sellers are still in the process of moving out). Woohoo! Congratulations. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715/62 "2006-05-14T20:15:08Z")
Very nice. The Radiators look either restored or incredibly well cared for. A good sign. Real Hardwood Floor are always nice. Did I notice a small porch of the Living Room? That is a great feature. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715/63 "2006-05-14T21:00:19Z")
Oh, Lord I am envious! Mine is older, but almost none of the original elements have been preserved; not surprising, at it has seen far worse times than yours probably ever did. Yours seems to be a really fine blend of old elements and important upgrades (like the kitchen). I don’t think you’ll end up loving the Victorian bath tub though; I grew up with one, and was thrilled when, late during my teens, my mom had a modern bath with a real shower put in. Didn’t look nearly as charming, but I don’t care about charm nearly as much as functionality when it comes to showers! Charming yard, nice neighborhood. And the price is impressively good! Mount Holly must be almost as low as Trenton. Looks like you have it made! I’m sure the Briston lamb will grow up happy and healthy in such a house. BTW, where (geographically) do you work (with the evil co-workers!)? What’s the commute looking like? How about **kitten** , or is she at home with the little lamb these days? Am I allowed to post the name and number of an electrician on the board, or does Hal need to write me personally? No problem with the latter, btw, my email is in my profile. Just wondering if it’s policy one way or another… ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715/64 "2006-05-14T22:55:49Z")
> [@What Exit?](#): > > Did I notice a small porch of the Living Room? That is a great feature. You certainly did. I’ve updated the site to include [the floor plan](http://www.sirblah.com/photo/view.php?album=Mount%20Holly&mode=&start=30&pic=floor_plan.png&picindex=48), and you can see the side porch off the living room (which will be actually be the dining room when we move in – we’re swapping the living room and the dining room). **Oy!** , I know what you mean about the tub. Yeah, it’s pretty, but I prefer to be able to take a nice, high-pressure shower. We’ll probably install a 3/4 bath on the first floor in a year or so. As for work, my company is based in Princeton, but I telecommute, so my office will be one of those third-floor bedrooms. I also leave my computer logged in all the time now. Take _that_, evil co-workers! I’ll e-mail you shortly about the electrician…thanks much for the hook-up! ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715/65 "2006-05-15T01:22:31Z")
Generous room sizes for a house of that age, too! Very nice indeed, **Hal**. No wonder you were so eager to get it! ---
**Author:** ![Zachlee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Zachlee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zachlee)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715/66 "2006-05-15T15:50:37Z")
Sweet. A classic Shotgun style house. And no evidence of demonic possession in the basement, so all you have to worry about is crazy neighbors. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715/67 "2006-05-15T16:20:03Z")
**Hal** , Congratulations! I, too, have discovered the collective power of the SDMB while my MIL was hospitalized. Great house. Be sure to check that the plumbing has been updated to copper, we don’t want you going coocoo from lead poisoning. [sub]Well, any more coocoo than you already are. Snerk.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715/68 "2006-05-15T21:45:06Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > $2.00 gas in Central Arkansas? > Thanks! 1. What? No, it’s not! I live there! 2. Where near Central Arkansas do you live. 3. \ Never mind… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-the-powers-of-the-sdmb-to-the-test/355715.md?page=3)