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Title: new site near Shelton Wa.
Post by: Bob Smith on June 13, 2020, 05:11:14 PM: Put some money down on a new place, away from the hustle and bustle of urban lifestyle. Has 800 ft of driveway beyond gated area to home, and about a mile of unmaintained county road up to the gate. On an Island, but does have a bridge so don't have to wait on ferry. About 1/2 drive drive to anywhere. Just got so tired of all the stuff going on in the Seattle area. Can put up a couple trail cams and feel a lot safer than where we are at now. Has view of water, area to build a nice shop, and the neighbor is my kind of guy. Never thought I would have a Shelton address but times are a changing .
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 13, 2020, 06:06:35 PM: Smart move Bob

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Post by: Nate on June 13, 2020, 10:12:10 PM: Thats good news bob. Are you sure you want to be out by the greeners?!
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Post by: Bob Smith on June 13, 2020, 11:14:04 PM: Not sure Nate which is worse. Right now the crowds in Seattle are taking over the streets and the courts appear to be behind them.
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Post by: Nate on June 14, 2020, 09:13:50 AM: Right!

At least youll be away from the high tax's.
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Post by: EL TATE on June 15, 2020, 01:30:36 PM: Kinda like Camano. funny how we have the highest per capita of retired CIA, DOH, FBI etc. on the island and also have some of the lowest political BS to contend with. hmm... Good for you Bob. I expect you to gas up that boat and head my way soon. you can stop off and overnight at the Everett Marina.
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Post by: Bob Smith on June 21, 2020, 12:24:45 AM: Well the home inspection went good, some staining from roof leaking so I need to get a roofer to look at that. If it needs a new roof I hope the owner is willing to split the cost.
Just need to figure that out and finish the loan stuff up. Not too bad of loan, 3.2 percent for 30 years. I will never see that day. No early pay off penalty, so if I win the loto we can pay it off with no early pay off penalty.
Need to thin out some trees to see the water but that should be easy. Early Saturday morning job, by the time neighbors across the water find someone to stop work me the job should be done.
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Post by: KensAuto on June 21, 2020, 12:33:57 PM: Bob, you know the rules. Pics needed!
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Post by: stlaser on June 21, 2020, 01:12:30 PM: 3.2% is nice, we were able to get 4 a year ago and were excited.

But as Ken stated we need pics.
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Post by: Bob Smith on June 21, 2020, 01:45:24 PM: No excuses for no photos, but each time I have been down there it has been gray dark skies leaking moisture. Except for the clearing for the home it is old second growth trees with ferns growing under them. That and no phone along to take any photos.
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2020, 05:02:18 PM: Love it!

and

You will too

Congrats, excellent choice!
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Post by: Dawg25385 on June 24, 2020, 10:10:32 PM: We’re close to closing on 40 acres down well south of Seattle too, close to my parents, for all the same reasons.

Congrats on the purchase. I love it out there on the peninsula.

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Post by: Nate on June 24, 2020, 10:37:04 PM: Where are you looking at kyle?
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Post by: Dawg25385 on June 24, 2020, 10:45:15 PM: Quote from: Nate on June 24, 2020, 10:37:04 PM
Where are you looking at kyle?
Down west of Chehalis. That’s where I was born and raised. Will be a quarter mile from my Grandpa.

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Post by: Nate on June 24, 2020, 11:21:57 PM: Interesting
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Post by: Bob Smith on June 25, 2020, 10:28:18 AM: I spent a lot of time in Grays harbor area years ago. Grandma lived in Montesano, Aunt lived out on the beach.
Used to hunt between Elma and Raymond. Only downside is lots of wind and rain. Lots of very large farmland valleys. Great people in a great area as remote as you want to be.
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Post by: Bob Smith on June 26, 2020, 11:20:54 PM: Quote from: KensAuto on June 21, 2020, 12:33:57 PM
Bob, you know the rules. Pics needed!
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Post by: Bob Smith on June 26, 2020, 11:23:54 PM: Looking at home from driveway
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Post by: Bob Smith on June 26, 2020, 11:25:15 PM: Looking at home from back side
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Post by: Bob Smith on June 26, 2020, 11:27:22 PM: And looking up and down the beach
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Post by: Bob Smith on June 26, 2020, 11:28:40 PM: These photos are from the listing. Haven’t had a chance to get back out there
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Post by: KensAuto on June 27, 2020, 01:25:29 AM: Wow. Amazing place. Good for you

Looks like some mighty big trees in that area.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 27, 2020, 01:33:24 AM: That’s looks like a retirement dream pal.

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Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 27, 2020, 07:26:28 AM: Looks like a great place to be away from idiots and a great view for drinking coffee in the morning. Congratulations Bob.

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Post by: stlaser on June 27, 2020, 07:59:44 AM: Very nice indeed :likebutton:
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Post by: dave945 on June 27, 2020, 08:17:31 AM: Very nice secluded view. I hope everything works out for you.

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Post by: Sammconn on June 27, 2020, 09:29:02 AM: Very nice Bob!
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Post by: Atkinsmatt on June 27, 2020, 06:29:12 PM: Great. Let us know when you get the fishing started.
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Post by: Dawg25385 on July 01, 2020, 01:36:10 AM: Lookin good! Love the view

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Post by: Farmer Jon on July 01, 2020, 07:21:38 AM: That place is real nice. Congratulations.
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Post by: Bob Smith on July 17, 2020, 08:50:33 PM: Finally got a firm closing date which is next Friday. Every time I think we are close to closing something else pops up. Have to change moving date nothing open till first of next month. I will start hauling garage stuff over even though I won’t have a garage to move into. The dump trailer is ready to take to the dump. So much junk piles up in 35 years.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 17, 2020, 09:06:25 PM: Great to hear. Congrats

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Post by: KensAuto on July 17, 2020, 09:59:24 PM: Good news Bob.
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Post by: Bob Smith on August 07, 2020, 10:49:56 PM: Well we are just about done with the moving. Couple more trips to finish up the random stuff. Takes an hour each way driving time. Two trips a day is all we can do. Had to clean two homes and pack up 35 years of stuff.
Well worth it as the new place is so quite with a view of the water and Olympic Mts. Need to pick a spot for the garage and figure out what to have built.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 08, 2020, 07:27:59 AM: Quote from: Bob/OlallaWa on August 07, 2020, 10:49:56 PM
Well we are just about done with the moving. Couple more trips to finish up the random stuff. Takes an hour each way driving time. Two trips a day is all we can do. Had to clean two homes and pack up 35 years of stuff.
Well worth it as the new place is so quite with a view of the water and Olympic Mts. Need to pick a spot for the garage and figure out what to have built.
Congrats Bob!

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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 08, 2020, 09:54:50 AM: Looking forward to all of your great photos and views

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Post by: stlaser on August 08, 2020, 12:15:54 PM: Congrats Bob, glad it all worked out for you :likebutton:
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Post by: Atkinsmatt on August 08, 2020, 02:09:56 PM: Great.
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Post by: Bob Smith on August 14, 2020, 11:12:49 PM: Starting to feel like home. Got my safes delivered and installed today. Brought home a load from the other place.
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Post by: Bob Smith on August 14, 2020, 11:17:53 PM: A Liberty National security classic plus. Left the other one in old home. Which by the way has a firm offer in place. Now I can start a detached garage deal.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 15, 2020, 07:43:04 AM: That has to be a weight off your shoulders Bob.

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Post by: Bob Smith on October 24, 2020, 07:01:51 PM: The trees in center of driveway made it very hard to turn the travel trailer around.
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Post by: Bob Smith on October 24, 2020, 07:32:38 PM: When I got home from hunting it looked like this.
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Post by: Bob Smith on October 30, 2020, 08:57:09 PM: Having roofs installed on each end of deck where the french doors open to the deck
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Post by: Bob Smith on October 30, 2020, 09:12:32 PM: Kitchen/dinning room door is next
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 30, 2020, 11:41:03 PM: Heavens that rough dawn looks great!

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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 31, 2020, 09:21:47 AM: Good call Bob. Those are worth every penny. I hate having door exposed directly to the elements. Looks nice

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