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Old 10-22-2007, 06:01 PM
 
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The house I have found, while on the water is on marshland. Which I DO like. In fact, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the place.

How much will I be missing if it's not on granite? (this might be entirely personal, I know) Is it ever FAR to get to some granite?

I didn't realize until today when the broker said so that part of what comforts me about maine is that granite.

So solid.

She was saying that in Bangor you get more the granite, and diversity and mountains and etc....

So, where are the best parts of maine to buy this granite diversity?
I'm being funny with a serious question. Or not so funny but the question IS serious. Being on the water is essential. As long as I am in reach of granite I think I'll be okay.

Anyone have any thoughts?
Oh and what about growing blueberries? That sandy loam probably isn't too supportive of growing things.
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Old 10-22-2007, 06:07 PM
 
Location: Maine
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You can always have a couple of those big chunks of granite dropped in the yard Blueberries (the low growing "wild" types) like sandy loam.
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Old 10-22-2007, 06:18 PM
 
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You can always have a couple of those big chunks of granite dropped in the yard Blueberries (the low growing "wild" types) like sandy loam.
So far I like it.

As you 'may know' for years most of us here believe that Florida will eventually just disappear into the ocean. LOL

I have a pretty extensive rock colection. Always picking them up on walks and travels and from the tiny hands as gifts.

Chunks of granite. Hmmm. Of course then everyone would laugh.

Oh well, might as well get it all over with at once. The accent, the weird clothes, the 'awayness' now some granite chunks. LOL.
Thanks Msina
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Old 10-22-2007, 06:20 PM
 
Location: Maine
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actually you see alot of big chunks of granite in yards, the result no doubt of foundation digging
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Old 10-22-2007, 06:25 PM
 
Location: South Orange County
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This thread may get one or two answers. That's okay.

The house I have found, while on the water is on marshland. Which I DO like. In fact, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the place.

How much will I be missing if it's not on granite? (this might be entirely personal, I know) Is it ever FAR to get to some granite?

I didn't realize until today when the broker said so that part of what comforts me about maine is that granite.

So solid.

She was saying that in Bangor you get more the granite, and diversity and mountains and etc....

So, where are the best parts of maine to buy this granite diversity?
I'm being funny with a serious question. Or not so funny but the question IS serious. Being on the water is essential. As long as I am in reach of granite I think I'll be okay.

Anyone have any thoughts?
Oh and what about growing blueberries? That sandy loam probably isn't too supportive of growing things.
If you choose to build on granite or buy a house built in granite, you might want to know something about radon and its impact on houses and people on top of granite.

Radon (http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/eng/rad/Radon/hp_radon.htm - broken link)
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Old 10-22-2007, 06:40 PM
 
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If you choose to build on granite or buy a house built in granite, you might want to know something about radon and its impact on houses and people on top of granite.

Radon (http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/eng/rad/Radon/hp_radon.htm - broken link)
Good point to bring up the radon, esp for someone moving in from out of state.
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Old 10-22-2007, 07:55 PM
 
Location: Forests of Maine
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This thread may get one or two answers. That's okay.

The house I have found, while on the water is on marshland. Which I DO like. In fact, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the place.

How much will I be missing if it's not on granite? (this might be entirely personal, I know) Is it ever FAR to get to some granite?

I didn't realize until today when the broker said so that part of what comforts me about maine is that granite.

So solid.

She was saying that in Bangor you get more the granite, and diversity and mountains and etc....

So, where are the best parts of maine to buy this granite diversity?
I'm being funny with a serious question. Or not so funny but the question IS serious. Being on the water is essential. As long as I am in reach of granite I think I'll be okay.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Oh and what about growing blueberries? That sandy loam probably isn't too supportive of growing things.
I realize that each of us speaks a different language, but WOW, you lost me there.

Very few houses sit on granite in this area, not that I have seen. Granite is a really hard rock, hard hard rock.

Maine does have slate however.

"granite diversity" ???

Okay so you want water within reach of granite?

By the way: granite does not support root growth, thus plants can not grow in granite. Loam can hold nutrients and sand allows drainage.

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Old 10-22-2007, 08:22 PM
 
Location: God's Country, Maine
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Many granite cellars up here. Granite equals Radon. However, your best drinking water will lie in a granite aquifer, as much as a 200 or 300 feet down
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Old 10-23-2007, 02:28 PM
 
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you are RIGHT. It was a confusing question. LOL. I should have worded it much better or used some emoticons or something. I think what the difference was is flatter and sandier as opposed to granite and rocky shores.

I see the 'beach area' where I am looking as more marshy. Where the broker lives is more of a cliff area and a rocky, pebbly beach.

But, the question was just plain wrong. Thanks for your usual good effort.

As usual, everything you say makes sense.
Sorry the question was written so quickly. Many interruptions and wanted to ask it.
Oh, and how is it that elcarim knows of your big fluffy beard? Do I miss the picture section as well as the games section?? Which some here caught me up on.



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I realize that each of us speaks a different language, but WOW, you lost me there.

Very few houses sit on granite in this area, not that I have seen. Granite is a really hard rock, hard hard rock.

Maine does have slate however.

"granite diversity" ???

Okay so you want water within reach of granite?

By the way: granite does not support root growth, thus plants can not grow in granite. Loam can hold nutrients and sand allows drainage.

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Old 10-23-2007, 02:30 PM
 
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Default thanks parrotpaul

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If you choose to build on granite or buy a house built in granite, you might want to know something about radon and its impact on houses and people on top of granite.

Radon (http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/eng/rad/Radon/hp_radon.htm - broken link)
I'm thinking I've heard of this in Florida TOO. Not sure what they blame it on here and then again I could be wrong. I know they sell some kind of detectors or something ....???? Don't know.
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