Good morning. I am a recent forum reader, and finally noticed that introductions are appropriate. Sorry I missed that earlier.
I am 58 and not getting any younger. Have never been a professional builder, but have been a very frequent amateur builder of new bathrooms, solar systems, garages, additions, minor and major electrical service installations etc. etc. Grew up in a DIY style environment and have continued that tradition in my own family. I am an electronic engineer by training, a customer service and software engineering manager historically, and currently an applications engineer supporting a US company designing and supporting energy management equipment throughout Asia. Travel 90% of the time, now. My family, including a new granddaughter live in Tucson.
I have dreamed of building my own home for 30 years, and may soon have that opportunity on land in southern Colorado near the Rockies.
So, while designing a new home, I am here to listen and learn, and ask a question or two! And, enjoy the process, too.
Thank you.
Regards,
Tachi
tachi
Family in Tucson, business in the Far East, and heart in the Colorado mountains!
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Welcome to Breaktime, Tachi.
How about clicking on your name at the top of this post, where it says To: tachi.
If you gots a thick skin, (Hah, yer a software development manager. Thick e'nuff.) and ya likes a rousin' good argument, you may want to sign up for the Tavern. Good beer, good people, and some mighty fine lookin' gurls there. Smart ones too.
SamT
tachi
Welcome to the sickest place on the internet yet also the best to learn and teach....very diversified.
tachi....asian name? just curious.
You might want to be in touch with Oreo2....I mean IMERC....he lives in Colorado and knows his stuff and if yer lucky you may even get a visit from him....if you see a pickup with a dog behind the wheel you'll know its them.
Be well bro.
Namaste'
a...
The secret of Zen in two words is, "Not always so"!
When we meet, we say, Namaste'..it means..
Thanks for the welcome. "Tachi" is actually a Polish diminuitive of "daddy", which became my moniker about 25 years ago when my son, the IV, and my Father, the II, were all in the same locale. Later, it turned out to be a good nickname in Japan where I lived for several years. Means 'sword'. So, it stuck. My real name, Todd, is difficult to pronounce in many Asian languages. And I spend a great deal of my time here in Asia. I happen to be in Tokyo, at the moment. Flew in from Seoul this morning.
I have been enjoying Breaktime, already, and expect it will continue. Great subjects, and pretty nutty people. Sounds like home. (GRIN)
Regards,
Tachitachi
Family in Tucson, business in the Far East, and heart in the Colorado mountains!
Forgot to ask how I contact Merc1. I would very much like to get into some construction subjects that are specific to Colorado.
Regards,
Tachi
tachi
Family in Tucson, business in the Far East, and heart in the Colorado mountains!
Welcome to BT, you bet your dupa you'll like this place.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
just look for a post that IMERC posted which are many and hit his name/profile and his Email will pop up.
I don't think its right for me to give you the actual without his permission so do it from here....mostly in the Tavern.....and he don't even drink...go figure.
Be well
Namaste'
a...The secret of Zen in two words is, "Not always so"!
When we meet, we say, Namaste'..it means..
I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides,
I honor the place in you of love, of light, of truth, of peace.
I honor the place within you where if you are in that place in you
and I am in that place in me, there is only one of us.
that would be me and Oreo would be the brains of the outfit...
I'm so glad that AC played down the atmosphere here at BT... whew...
welcome and go ahead and email me thru BT...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Hello Imerc--this one is for you--Just finished this the other day and I'll be delivering it tomorrow along with my daughters GS cookiesI just couldn't resist the "pink cabinet wall" for youHope you enjoy. Mike" I reject your reality and substitute my own"
Adam Savage---Mythbusters
nice work Mike...
cabs are looking as rightous as ever...
you orking off a set of plans or outta yur head as you go...
how heavy is that...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Imerc, Thanks --I have a basic set that I can modify depending on the carp. needs ( John wanted a drawer ) Others want tables at both end etc. I haven't weight one but I move my stuff in and out of house constantly and I know it is a easy move.I 'll weigh it before I give it to him. and let you know.Hit 71 and sun here today but the bubble is about to burst with rain and 50's for the rest of the week,Just enough time to get the bike out and ready for a season of miles and smiles. " I reject your reality and substitute my own"
Adam Savage---Mythbusters
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Time: 18:54 Tokyo, Japan
Thanks, Imerc. I have been enjoying this BT very much. Great tool.
I heard a rumor that you were from the Colorado area. You have probably picked up on the thread that I want to build in the Colorado area, as well, in the not so distant future. Specifically, I am eyballing the Pueblo Country area, La Veta, etc. Love the mountains, the wildlife, the outdoors, and lots of elbow room! I intend to build out in the boonies, away from town, although not ridiculously far. Still need to get the groceries once in a while! and probably a roll of toilet paper, too. You know; the minor stuff.
Anyway, I occasionally have a question that could be unique to Colorado. For example, I didn't know what the frost line was in the Pueblo Cnty area (26"), or if basements were typical. Just nice to know there is someone out there in 'my' area when I have the area specific question!
Thanks!
tachi
Family in Tucson, business in the Far East, and heart in the Colorado mountains!
Tachi,
Welcome to the Club!
Get a hold of Hasbeen, he knows the Real Estate market in Southern Colorado. I am sure he could fill you in.
I used to live in Southern Co. in the 80s. Been living outside of Denver for the past 15+ years!
Hope you find that Dream lot for you MT. home!
I'm due west of the Springs... Hasbeen is down south... G108 is up by Denver...
3 trips a year to restock... subsist the rest of the time... that's what the mountains are for..
TP!? we don't need no stinkin' TP...
Teller county went deeper than 48" with the frost line the last several years... Ceptics were freezing just before Xmas... Plan for what could happen.. think what if...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
yeah, think 'what if'.
IMERC- coming from you that was a classic.
be Colorado
Thursday, March 31, 2005 Time: 08:13 Tokyo, Japan
IMERC,
Thanks! Will keep the frost line point in mind. I know very little about septics. That's another stinking subject....
tachi
Family in Tucson, business in the Far East, and heart in the Colorado mountains!
welcome to breaktime!
Edited 3/30/2005 7:08 pm ET by sharky
Welcome home friend.
Thursday, March 31, 2005 Time: 22:44 Tokyo, Japan
Thank you, Gunner. It is certainly getting closer! But you know, half the fun is the getting there.
tachi
Family in Tucson, business in the Far East, and heart in the Colorado mountains!