Trent Hills - Watch the high flooding Risk

[LarasDad]

I suspect that the thousand or so regular viewers of this site are smart enough to skim by anything that does not interest them. As far as I know Tax Sales are just a hobby for all of the regular posters. They have a little fun, make a little money, and help each other out, a little. Make that, a lot. I for one have learned a lot from this board, especially pfm1011, and I was buying tax sale property before many of you were born.
The Uxbridge property attracted 27 bids yesterday so a really nice property would probably top 100. To compete in such a crowded space you need all the help that you can get. I see a lot of sharing of information between the regular posters since Rob has provided such a great private message facility. I have seen some great ideas regarding sharing of search fees and other costs posted recently. If the posters want to have a little fun, albeit not as to-the-point as some would like it, then fine.

I'll second, third and fourth that 

[Dave2]

Given Wiarton Willie's forecast of an early spring it is an easy task to clean up old posts and remove out of date socially oriented banter like a spring cleaning which I will do.  

2.  Turning to your other comments; the tax sale( http://www.trenthills.ca/en/services/resources/June132012TaxSalePackage2.pdf ) like many has several (actually 7) properties for sale and my comment about flooding was directed at a couple of properties on Izumi Way (see number 2 and 3) on the tax sale and not the Catchmore road one.  

Rob:

Who would have believed that a piece of property that most readers of this board would consider worthless would cause such a brouha.  
 
There is a midpoint here and I for one believe we have a number of issues raised by Tyerant's  and other posts that should / will be addressed; but all in good time.  

1. Note I said a spring cleaning of older social posts so that they focus more on some of the critical technical points is probably not a bad idea if done in moderation.  Especially if they help a reader more efficiently deal with an uncommon issue like an owner occupied dwelling or whatever.

I don't think the board will greatly suffer if a write-up of two year old beer bet with Netpred is slimmed down or eliminated.

2. I am more concerned about a couple of inferences about property quality or use some of which I have PM-d Tyerant about because I feel I don't understand the point expressed fully.  I have even offered to meet face to face because I have some interesting perspectives on this title issue I blundered into.

This potentially could be a very serious issue for some other property owners well outside the imediate area as the same issue that caught me by surprise affects several other concessions in the area.    Its one of those issues that was not necessarily addressed by the rushed conversion to land titles will soon be a a known issue in professional circles and can affect closings.  

3. The  biggest concern about the Izumi way issue that I have is the potential cost increase on construction costs even if you were able
to get a building permit.  A number of similar properties on Wilson island
have had to raise their septic bed by several feet and mount a dwelling on stilts by driving in piles.  This is not aparent from a google map or by looking at older dwellings from 30 -40 years ago.  I could see $30,00 - $40,000 in added costs to a standard dwelling very easily and thus your cheap lot is suddenly much more expensive then expected.

I reccommend we get back to regular business while I wait to see if Tyerant wants to meet or not. 
  

[ErnestBidder]

 But, Dave2, some of us are keeping score of the betting going on. So far, the wagers have been beer, timbits, and $$$(in a roundabout fashion, and, perehaps, not too serious a bet). It's been a long time since the timbit wager result hit the board, but it may resurrect. I'm keeping an eye out to see if there's any more discussion on the $$$. If the wagering members cross paths, the two may merge into the old "dollars to doughnuts", but so far the wagering has been battles of the titans.

[Rob]

Dave2

Everyone is free to delete, or change old past posts.  But I would hate to lose the character of those older posts.  For a new person just coming to the site reading those.. I think it gives an accurate impression that people here are friendly with each other, some may even get together once in a while for a beer.



"Who would have believed that a piece of property that most readers of this board would consider worthless would cause such a brouha."

The property and the discussion had nothing to do with the broucha.  This is a heated topic but everyone is showing each other respect.  This could have happened on any topic.

What Bobs did was trolling, then directly challenging and then trolling someone else.

[tyerant]

Dave2,

I thought we got everything straitened out via private messages and thought that we were on the level...  No ill will, just a misunderstanding...

I hate to see folks that were as frustrated as I was and get banned for supporting me. Rob, Please re consider.

Dave2
In our private messages I though that I made myself clear that a few other posts bothered me and that is why I went "tyrant" on you... Probably should not have done it publicly...  I also told you that I may have misinterpreted your posts , and I apologized if that was the case. 

Perhaps I should have done so publicly but I thought it best to let things settle. My error again.

I thought I offered you some help regarding your road issue and hoped it truly helped you.  I was told to read a book called Russel on Roads... That is where the info came from.  Reading exerts, I really think my info will help you immensely.  But I may not fully understand your issue.

The fact of the matter is we seem to not communicate so well with each other.  That is why I chose not to meet with you.  I think we seem to not understand each other and we seem to clash.  No benefit to both of us... Just anxiety.

PLEASE... No dis-respect intended...  I just don't get where you are going with your comments.  Given my experience surrounding this area, I understand things differently. I guess this is why I get so touchy.

I am content with my land in Trent Hills and was not looking at it as a business.  Just to save money and perhaps to save even more doing my research here.  I have no interest in this board now other than learning more and helping others along the way.

Rob,  We talked about my issues before and how they should be resolved.  You encouraged me to speak out.  I feel as though in doing so, I have hurt others.  Please remove me from this board.  I feel as though I have done more harm than good.

BTW.  I was not speaking out about (beer) banter... Just inferences and innuendo that could hurt people in this community including myself.

Tyerant - OUT

[DRD]

A few years ago there was talk of a gathering so we could all meet each other and talk "shop". I think that would be a great idea, (harder to insult somebody you know) and at worst duke it out.

Anybody else interested??

Rob, not having met you. Would this be an option?

Doug

[Dave2]

A few years ago there was talk of a gathering so we could all meet each other and talk "shop". I think that would be a great idea, (harder to insult somebody you know) and at worst duke it out.

Anybody else interested??

Rob, not having met you. Would this be an option? Doug

Doug:

I tried to organize the last one but it was a bit of a flop.  I have always felt meeting fellow potential bidders was a good idea especially in this case where there is a question of the appropriate posting tradeoffs between social banter and efficiency of presenting advice in a well organized and crisp manner.  

There seems to be a concern in some quarters that this type of meeting has an underlying purpose to organize or fix tax sales but trust me there is no way.  There are just too many players.  More importantly it helps set the stage for private member dialogue on issues that are too personal to post in a public forum.  

The other big advantage is for members who have day jobs and cannot get to a tax sale and meet other bidders.  

At the last time the most central location seemed to be up by the airport; and unfortunately where we had it at Williams Coffee Pub is no longer there.  You want to have it prior to the summer but after bad winter travel period so mid April to Mid May or September or October were felt best last time. Hope this helps.  

[Rob]

I hate to see folks that were as frustrated as I was and get banned for supporting me. Rob, Please re consider.

I did reconsider then immediately the trolling started again.  Now he has a 100 day ban.

[Ronster]

Just a simple post of support to keep things positive, or at least respectful.  I for one, enjoy the banter, and appreciate the advice and opinions of all.

[tyerant]

I hate to see folks that were as frustrated as I was and get banned for supporting me. Rob, Please re consider.

I did reconsider then immediately the trolling started again.  Now he has a 100 day ban.

Thanks Rob for your consideration... Just didn't want a ban to happen related to anything related to supporting my comments.  I try to stay within the rules and respect your authority to enforce them.

[g2020]

Good to see you back tyerant. Lots of fun.