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Skriven 2007-02-13 19:22:49 av John Massey (1:123/789.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Bob Sakowski
Ärende: Presidential race
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Bob Sakowski -> John Massey wrote:
 BS> On 2/1/2007 10:28 PM, John Massey wrote to Bob Sakowski:

 BS>>> If it wouldn't affect your lifestyle other than to give you
 BS>>> more time to enjoy other things, then why are you not
 BS>>> stopping?

 BS>>> That is a serious question, John.

 ->> Because I like what I do now.
 ->> I like taking someones ideas for and old building and
 ->> turning it into a showplace. From design to implementation.

 BS> That sounds like a good thing, John.  It has always pained us to see
 BS> someone buy an older home just to have it razed and a new one built.  I
 BS> hate to tell you how many fine old homes were destroyed in Tulsa in order
 BS> to put new homes on the lots.  And these were not run down houses either
 BS> but I suspect you know what I mean.

Yeah I do know what you mean.

The problem is economics. Take one old lot that has a house in the middle. The
law says you have room for two houses if you split the lot. You can build two
houses for say 50% more than you can fix the one old one, sell the two make
twice what you would have priced the one old for and shezammm..  the old house
is gone.

 I find people that will take an old house, spend say 500K over 2 years to, as
they say "do it right" tend  to be more laid back than those doing the 1000
dollar kitchen make over. It becomes fun to take on some projects and at this
point in my life I can pick which projects I want to work on.  The fact that
someone recommended me and they want me to make or fix something, or figure out
a way to make something work, is rewarding to me.



-> There are several things I could turn to if I had to quit
 ->> restoring/remodeling
 ->> old/ odd / unique/ spaces and giving them new life.

 BS> WL said that you should contact HDTV as they find the renovation of older
 BS> homes, restoring the past as they put it, an excellent subject for some of
 BS> their shows.

Oh no. I can assure you they do not want an opinionated grumpy old man on any
of their shows.

I do watch them though.
Some State permits and professional associations require continuing education
as a requirement.
Kemis the accountant, deducts part of the cable bill as a business expense
because of it.


 ->> I enjoy the work of each, so if I can't do one I'll do another. Or
 BS> something
 ->> else.

 ->> Serious answer

 BS> And an excellent answer, too, John.

 BS> I wish you continued success.

Thank you.

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