
Davemcc
Audioholic Spartan
Maybe I'm getting off easy. I got the receiver, fronts and the sub, now she wants a laptop. That's a decent trade.
flyboylr45 said:Doesn't anyone have a separate "toys" account? Before I got married, my wife wanted to keep all the accounts separate. I wanted them together.Now, after 4 years of marriage, i tell her I want to separate them and she just smiles and says, I told you so
So, here comes the separate account.
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Jacksmyname said:I'm building a new house, which will have the following:
Corian countertops and sink,
Jacksmyname said:Not cheapAnd, it does get scratched and water not dried will leave a stain ring
And, if you place very hot item on it, lie a hot pot in the sink, it will show. And, if you have a cooktop, it may crack up front over time if the largest burner is up front. Other than this, no worry that granite lost its sealant and stains.
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other assorted goodies in the kitchen (which is the size of the flight deck on an aircraft carrier).
Lucky you. She must love cooking then![]()
Seriously, if she bakes, a lift out and up platform to hold a mixer is great![]()
So, my A/V stuff, which makes me happy, is ok with her.
Besides that, this is all my money (we were just married last July).
Not for long it isn't ALL yours![]()
How is the HT setup???![]()
mtrycrafts said:Jacksmyname said:I'm building a new house, which will have the following:
Corian countertops and sink,This cracked me up....a wake up call they call?Jacksmyname said:Not cheapAnd, it does get scratched and water not dried will leave a stain ring
And, if you place very hot item on it, lie a hot pot in the sink, it will show. And, if you have a cooktop, it may crack up front over time if the largest burner is up front. Other than this, no worry that granite lost its sealant and stains.
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other assorted goodies in the kitchen (which is the size of the flight deck on an aircraft carrier).
Lucky you. She must love cooking then![]()
Seriously, if she bakes, a lift out and up platform to hold a mixer is great![]()
So, my A/V stuff, which makes me happy, is ok with her.
Besides that, this is all my money (we were just married last July).
Not for long it isn't ALL yours![]()
How is the HT setup???![]()
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mtrycrafts said:Jacksmyname said:I'm building a new house, which will have the following:
Corian countertops and sink,Getting better. Updated some things over the last few months, with more to come when we move into the new place.Jacksmyname said:Not cheapAnd, it does get scratched and water not dried will leave a stain ring
And, if you place very hot item on it, lie a hot pot in the sink, it will show. And, if you have a cooktop, it may crack up front over time if the largest burner is up front. Other than this, no worry that granite lost its sealant and stains.
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Yep. I remember when Corian came out. I was in the P/H/HVAC business for 27 years, so I'm very familiar with these things. Besides, we're both careful people.
other assorted goodies in the kitchen (which is the size of the flight deck on an aircraft carrier).
Lucky you. She must love cooking then![]()
Yes, she does.
Seriously, if she bakes, a lift out and up platform to hold a mixer is great![]()
Good idea.![]()
So, my A/V stuff, which makes me happy, is ok with her.
Besides that, this is all my money (we were just married last July).
Not for long it isn't ALL yours![]()
heh heh heh. She never questions my spending. Besides, a LOT of what I spend is for her (you don't want to know how much $$ I've spent on photography equipment for her).
Besides, I can afford it.
How is the HT setup???![]()
Jacksmyname said:I'm building a new house, which will have the following:
Corian countertops and sink,Go quartz. Best of both worlds. Just a pinch over the cost of Corian. No need to worry about scratches burns or stains. Hardest of the three.Jacksmyname said:Not cheapAnd, it does get scratched and water not dried will leave a stain ring
And, if you place very hot item on it, lie a hot pot in the sink, it will show. And, if you have a cooktop, it may crack up front over time if the largest burner is up front. Other than this, no worry that granite lost its sealant and stains.
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Granite/Quartz/Corian are just the current flavor of the day. Everyone wants something like that to keep up with everyone else and the perception that they 'add value' to the house.
The reality is that in the future they just might be seen as a liability to a future purchaser of your home when there is a new 'must have' counter material and granite is no longer considered cool.
I have no doubt that someone thought granite countertops were a selling point and probably increased their bid for the house - after all most people are financially illiterate.That sounds like it is spoken by a true owner of Formica counter tops. I have to disagree with you . I have had granite in my last 3 homes and it was a selling point everytime (well the first two; I just bought this one)
I'll open the front door and wave to him.I guess since you live down the street from my Dad, the next time I'm in Austin the golf is on you?
Geeze, what did I start here??Granite/Quartz/Corian are just the current flavor of the day. Everyone wants something like that to keep up with everyone else and the perception that they 'add value' to the house.
The reality is that in the future they just might be seen as a liability to a future purchaser of your home when there is a new 'must have' counter material and granite is no longer considered cool.
Go quartz. Best of both worlds. Just a pinch over the cost of Corian. No need to worry about scratches burns or stains. Hardest of the three.
Now you tell me, 14 years too late![]()
Not to worry. You didn't start anything. We, some, are just into other things besides audio.Geeze, what did I start here??![]()
Seriously though, Corian has been around for over 30 years, so I'd hardly call it a fad.
Besides, my wife likes it, and I like it, so it's worth the money.
Kinda like, well, pricey A/V equipment.![]()