3000 things to say...

[irvinehomeowner]

Holy mackerel... that was fast.

At this pace I'll be at 10,000 by end of year.

So my 2000th post was this:
http://www.talkirvine.com/index.php?topic=1308.0

These are less about me and more about current thoughts:

1. Seems like TI is going as strong as ever, new posters starting new topics... I don't even have to post polls anymore.
2. Although it gets a bit snarky at times (and I wasn't even in the middle of them)... I'm glad the members here can slough it off and continue on.
3. Looks like Irvine new homes are softening... not going to be 50% off but it's a good sign. Now only if they could build homes that I like... resale still has a better products for what we're looking for.
4. While I knew the loss of the 3rd car garage was inevitable... I find it funny that we are also losing driveways and sidewalks... the horror.
5. Aliso Viejo is actually starting to come down, it was more stubborn than other South OC cities but no so much any more. On the other hand, Tustin Ranch is still stubborn... must be that lack of cell phone towers premium.
6. Rates are still low... sub 5%... they were supposed to be 8% or higher based on IHB predictions.
7. Speaking of, the IHB should change its name to the LVHB.
8. Still looking... but it's funny... every 6 months, our buy price goes lower. Used to think our next house would just be temporary, but now we're looking longer term... so that makes the parameters much harder to match. IR2 is very patient with us... thanks.
9. USC's post count-fu is inferior. I've already doubled him up and then some... slacker.
10. Props again to SoCal78 and Mr. SoCal... they are good landlords.

Maybe we'll be in another home by 4000 posts.

 

[socal78]

IHO: He came with the furniture here. What would Irvine and TalkIrvine be without people like him. Couldn't ask for a better guy to have around helping people out and keeping things lively. His knowledge of all-things Irvine is impressive... unparalleled. He's a good "neighbor" to know. Cheers, IHO.

P.S. IHO: You are looking out of the city and so am I (north OC). Before either of us moves away, myself and Mr. SoCal would like to meet you. I want to be able to finally put the name with a face! If you are game, let me know. The same goes for anyone else reading. We don't have to make it a big deal... it's hot out, so we could just meet for some frozen yogurt or something.

 

[iacrenter]

Congrats IHO...3000 posts and counting...wow you have serious dedication to this forum.

If there is a group meet everyone needs to wear tags with their screen names 

 

[irvinehomeowner]

I'll let everyone know before I leave Irvine... it will give them enough time to list their homes because once I leave... property values will plummet (jokes!).

Maybe TalkIrvine has prevented me from leaving... after all, I don't think there is a TalkAliso, TalkTustinRanch or TalkSantaAna.

3000 sounds like a lot but it's really easy since many of them are one liners that are usually aimed at USC or Panda.

 

[usctrojancpa]

I'll let everyone know before I leave Irvine... it will give them enough time to list their homes because once I leave... property values will plummet (jokes!).

Maybe TalkIrvine has prevented me from leaving... after all, I don't think there is a TalkAliso, TalkTustinRanch or TalkSantaAna.

3000 sounds like a lot but it's really easy since many of them are one liners that are usually aimed at USC or Panda.

And I thought I was a post whore. 

 

[traceimage]

P.S. IHO: You are looking out of the city and so am I (north OC). Before either of us moves away, myself and Mr. SoCal would like to meet you. I want to be able to finally put the name with a face! If you are game, let me know. The same goes for anyone else reading. We don't have to make it a big deal... it's hot out, so we could just meet for some frozen yogurt or something.

I would totally love an opportunity to see the elusive IHO in person. Of course, I'd probably hang out in the back pretending to be a random frozen yogurt patron and not know anybody, but still.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

The thing is I'm trying to avoid TIC spies.

I'm so ugly it's hard to forget me and once they find out what I look like, they'll be on the lookout at the sales offices banning me from looking at their model homes.