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Like what if he drove an Volkswagen instead? *

Posted by doubledown

on September 24, 2026, 10:35:55, in reply to "I think it's cool, but there are some things that I would change if it were up to me*"

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How's the Edgewater Neighborhood? I just agreed to purchase a house on Clinton Place Blvd (2314) and close this Friday. It's about 1 block away from the Rockford Country Club and the river.

Selling a house, moving to an apartment and then buying a house all in a month really sucks. Now need to move what I have in storage to the new place in a few weeks.

My new place:

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2314-Clinton-Pl-Rockford-IL-61103/5544189_zpid/?utm_campaign=zillowwebmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare

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Who here knows Rockford? - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 09:24:45

most rockford talk on the deuce since ibda* - torinese Yesterday, 12:14:32
I know ball, does that help?* - PapaDels September 23, 2026, 20:57:27
This reminds me. We’re going to renovate the entire first floor of our house. - opossum jenkins September 23, 2026, 17:21:19
- not having a place to cook and/or wash dishes is a huge pain in the ass - Gene Parmesan Yesterday, 10:24:28
- make sure you go with the 12/2 Romex with ground rather than 14/2 with ground. You know she’s - bbonb Yesterday, 10:15:11
  - I’m now wondering what “hair dryer” is really a euphemism for.* - DocWalk20 Yesterday, 10:17:38
    - I think we all know* - bbonb Yesterday, 11:57:07
- we did it. we basically lived in our basement. - biclops September 23, 2026, 21:33:52
- We are about 4 weeks from starting a 1000 sq ft addition. - Dilbert September 23, 2026, 21:31:08
- We did a major reno about a decade ago - illinibone September 23, 2026, 18:20:44
- We did our kitchen, dining room, and den shortly after we bought our house. - Waka September 23, 2026, 18:05:59
- only time i did this, i hadn't yet sold the old one. blessing in disguise to - Nobster September 23, 2026, 17:31:33
- I don't know the degree of your remodel - Sounder September 23, 2026, 17:26:27
smush knows the Rockford Files* - VIV September 23, 2026, 15:19:02
- Who doesn't?* - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 16:14:02
  - I think it's cool, but there are some things that I would change if it were up to me* - Sammich September 23, 2026, 16:22:14
    - Like what if he drove an Volkswagen instead? * - doubledown Yesterday, 10:35:55
    - do you never rest?* - assassin September 23, 2026, 16:24:11
      - every day I wake up late* - Sammich September 23, 2026, 16:30:25
        
        you know, sometimes I wish I were that way* - assassin September 23, 2026, 17:29:33
        
        i wish i were more like sammich almost every day.* - Nobster September 23, 2026, 17:32:24
        
        Why, do you want to hate yourself? - IlliniSax05 September 23, 2026, 19:21:41
        
        well, I've got this great idea* - assassin September 23, 2026, 17:40:47
        
        go on - Nobster September 23, 2026, 17:46:03
        
        ok, so get this: - assassin September 23, 2026, 17:48:20
        
        got damnit. i used to like you - Nobster September 23, 2026, 17:56:04
        
        Maybe there's someone here who could care less? They could fight it out to see? - complainant September 23, 2026, 18:07:09
        
        you are going to make me ai this aren't you? * - Nobster September 23, 2026, 17:52:08
        
        Oh. Well, maybe not. - Sammich September 23, 2026, 17:50:20
        
        alright, this should cheer you up for sure - assassin September 23, 2026, 17:54:56
        
        you're my hero, I confess* - Sammich September 23, 2026, 18:00:54
close to the olympic tavern and the norweigan...both good - Nobster September 23, 2026, 14:59:49
- Thanks! This is what I was looking for. Future MrsDoc and I, this past spring, stayed in an Air BnB - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 16:15:35
  - that's a pretty nice part of the downtown. also for groceries - Nobster September 23, 2026, 17:23:21
  - Also, after looking at this house we went to the Whiskey Roadhouse to talk it over and grab lunch. - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 16:18:32
    - oh yeah...that's a fair piece of the problem with rockford. there are many - Nobster September 23, 2026, 17:12:36
      - I'm actually going to continue to practice in Washington for a few more years (until 60) - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 17:15:53
        
        maybe i misread that. it's fantastic that you get to spend time with an adult kid for so long and - Nobster September 23, 2026, 17:24:13
Nice house, I don’t like gold hardware but that’s a personal preference * - TarheelIllini September 23, 2026, 12:11:52
- brass, i think.* - Nobster September 23, 2026, 14:41:01
  - I’ve always taken to to be gold looking - TarheelIllini September 23, 2026, 14:47:15
The nugget ice machine sealed it, didn't it. * - doubledown September 23, 2026, 11:56:18
- That and the built-in Thermador espresso machine* - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 13:49:50
- side note: 73 pictures is too many photos* - Sounder September 23, 2026, 12:03:02
  - Better too many than not enough. But a virtual tour would be better.* - DocWalk20 September 23, 2026, 12:48:17
  - My iPhoto library has like 300,000. Is that too many? * - doubledown September 23, 2026, 12:14:53
    - With you always - Sounder September 23, 2026, 12:30:23
You got that for $500k (ish)? Dang. - Dilbert September 23, 2026, 11:47:34
- that seems like a steal. Congrats, doc! *kicks pebbles* - bbonb September 23, 2026, 15:58:38
- I saw a house here listed at like 430 per sqft yesterday - Jackie September 23, 2026, 12:35:02
- at least 4x (in the town) where i currently live... - torinese September 23, 2026, 12:00:28
  - Based on the polypropylene rug, I'm going to assume the Ekornes recliners are also fake. - complainant September 23, 2026, 12:17:07
  - Try that in a small town* - Sounder September 23, 2026, 12:01:05
- yeah, that house has actual classic charm - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:48:21
  - I know a situation where a similar house was sold for exponentially less than its worth because the - complainant September 23, 2026, 12:01:31
  - The new builds in our subdivision are starting at $600k and those are builder-level finishes* - Dilbert September 23, 2026, 11:54:02
Rockford: Not as far west as I imagined in my head.* - Warrin'_Illini September 23, 2026, 11:45:08
IBDA. Danimal* - Poldark September 23, 2026, 11:22:03
It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get knocked up. - complainant September 23, 2026, 11:14:38
- Great question. The ones to the north are in their late 40s and no kids - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 11:34:30
  - Did she know about your plans for holiday party central? - complainant September 23, 2026, 12:04:58
- yeah, whenever I see houses like that - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:20:18
  - Alternatively...sub-400K fixer upper in San Francisco...(get ready to LOL)... - haighter September 23, 2026, 11:31:56
    - I love it. I could fix it up and make a great life there.* - Warrin'_Illini September 23, 2026, 11:55:51
      - Do you realize how much it would cost to remodel a place like that in San Francisco?* - Sounder September 23, 2026, 12:07:46
        
        It’s the lot. You’re purchasing the lot. I doubt you could even remotely bring it to code… - haighter September 23, 2026, 12:18:50
      - if I had the money, I'd buy it and fix it up, but only on the inside - Sammich September 23, 2026, 11:57:24
    - There used to be a website in Vancouver called crack house or mansion - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:37:42
      - nothing could actually make me a Maoist, but stuff like this comes as close as anything* - Sammich September 23, 2026, 11:39:54
        
        I believe in capitalism, - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:47:41
Does the 59 vette come with? - illinibone September 23, 2026, 10:46:45
- I wish. I did jokingly ask if they'd throw it in. They were not amused and thought I was serious. - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 11:40:55
  - would the '67 Camaro come with Diane Franklin?* - Sammich September 23, 2026, 11:49:16
- best i can do is the 59 Sound - VIV September 23, 2026, 11:36:20
no but several college buddies are from and still live in byron *helpful** - lcubed September 23, 2026, 10:43:54
Weren't you leaning to something on the northeast side at one point?* - Potomac September 23, 2026, 10:35:06
- Good memory. Was looking at that area and this area. - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 11:36:44
Nice crib. You're moving there but don't know anything about it? - Warrin'_Illini September 23, 2026, 09:57:40
- This is my wife - Sounder September 23, 2026, 09:59:59
Man that kitchen - Sounder September 23, 2026, 09:53:49
I went to Rockford for the first time a few years ago - Sounder September 23, 2026, 09:49:56
Is Jim here?* - DocWalk20 September 23, 2026, 09:37:59
Very nice house…congrats…one question… - haighter September 23, 2026, 09:36:36
- ooo - ibdoc September 23, 2026, 09:53:00
  - Jesu Cristo!!!! Makes sense. * - haighter September 23, 2026, 10:23:47
  - You're going to have 9 kids? - Sounder September 23, 2026, 09:55:24
    - he said he wants a place where they can come visit, not that they will live there - IlliniSax05 September 23, 2026, 09:59:38
      - I originally read it as oldest 20, not youngest 20 - Sounder September 23, 2026, 10:01:34
        
        ooo - Sammich September 23, 2026, 12:06:21
        
        Your point is valid - Sounder September 23, 2026, 12:09:24
        
        those noble savages are the saviors of the white race - Sammich September 23, 2026, 12:12:29
        
        I'm sure it's all about your concern for societal resources - IlliniSax05 September 23, 2026, 12:00:43
        
        Porque no los dos?* - Sounder September 23, 2026, 12:05:20
        
        jesus, dude* - VIV September 23, 2026, 11:51:19
- Why does a dog lick his balls? - Sounder September 23, 2026, 09:52:10
  - My house is 1500 so ft…and it’s tight with the kids and animals… - haighter September 23, 2026, 10:27:28
    - I've always wanted a house big enough to have "extra rooms" - Sounder September 23, 2026, 10:45:36
      - My wife wants to retire to the middle of nowhere somewhere on the Central Coast... - haighter September 23, 2026, 11:18:51
        
        I Googled "San Remo apartments for sale" even though you'd probably want to be South of Houston. - complainant September 23, 2026, 11:42:21
        
        I'm holding out for Dowisetrepla or SoDoSoPa* - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:55:47
        
        Brooklyn, baby...and I'm talkin small. As a pied a terre...sub 1000 sqft... - haighter September 23, 2026, 11:47:53
        
        Well, it is *mostly* South of Houston. - complainant September 23, 2026, 13:05:13
        
        Man, your life is very white privilege - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:58:10
        
        I'm starting a new trend....Honky-maxing. * - haighter September 23, 2026, 12:01:20
        
        Serious question: how many residences will you be inheriting? - Sounder September 23, 2026, 12:07:15
        
        I’m not sure…but if it were to all transfer as it sits today…7? - haighter September 23, 2026, 12:22:56
        
        My mom recently walked me through their portfolio - Sounder September 23, 2026, 12:36:38
        
        are you two going to let nature happen or i know a guy* - Nobster September 23, 2026, 19:13:43
        
        See, you totally seem like the guy who would love living in the middle of nowhere* - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:24:04
    - I'm almost to that point where I want to go full misanthrope - Sounder September 23, 2026, 10:42:57
      - unless they broke a window or assaulted you in your yard, you did not have t - Nobster September 23, 2026, 19:16:05
      - Were they fighting over which one was going to kick your door first?* - DocWalk20 September 23, 2026, 10:45:43
        
        No, but admittedly, when I heard all of the ruckus outside, that was my first reaction* - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:21:48
        
        Could you describe the ruckus?* - Sammich September 23, 2026, 11:30:06
        
        My ring camera caught the whole thing on video - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:36:53
        
        Time to move outta the ghetto, bro... * - haighter September 23, 2026, 11:23:35
        
        That's what's so funny, I guarantee the average household incomes - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:29:02
        
        Also, to be clear, I could have picked up both of these kids in one arm at the same time* - Sounder September 23, 2026, 11:29:46
probably Himey* - Tortillini September 23, 2026, 09:28:25
- He'll get back to you once he leaves a message for the B1G conference office. - osklister September 23, 2026, 10:16:02

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