But, but... what happened to the people leaving "in droves?" (living in, land)

[92greenyj]

Originally Posted by 2sleepy

I think you will be disappointed, it sounds like you would do better in a place like Somalia where there is no law since you seem so deeply disturbed by government regulation, but in any case I wish you all the best.

Neah. I’m out in the country. No building codes, no HOAs, no inspections, I own 24 acres of land where I can do whatever I want. Fireworks are legal in Maine, constitutional carry state, no magazine limits, no smog testing my vehicles, i can buy and install whatever I want on my vehicles (pedal commander, HP tuner, etc) won’t be forced to buy CARB approved bull**** for three times the cost of normal, hell I can and probably will set up my own shooting range on my property. Yep. Going back to free America at last.

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

Originally Posted by 92greenyj

Neah. I’m out in the country. No building codes, no HOAs, no inspections, I own 24 acres of land where I can do whatever I want. Fireworks are legal in Maine, constitutional carry state, no magazine limits, no smog testing my vehicles, i can buy and install whatever I want on my vehicles (pedal commander, HP tuner, etc) won’t be forced to buy CARB approved bull**** for three times the cost of normal, hell I can and probably will set up my own shooting range on my property. Yep. Going back to free America at last.:D

How is it not free here? Are Gun rights and car modifications the be all end all for you?

[Tulemutt]

Originally Posted by 92greenyj

With a wife, 2 kids, and a couple of cats, yeah, we are REALLY looking forward to a much larger space. Kids will have their own play room so I won’t be stepping on their toys all over the house anymore, they are each getting larger bedrooms and their own bathrooms, plenty of land and a huge yard for them to run around and play and have fun in. Furnishing isn’t a big deal, heating we have several options built in already, cooling won’t be an issue as it never gets over 85 there, cleaning isn’t that big of a deal, and I enjoy maintaining and working on my house.

I could never live in a closet that size. I think even our RV is bigger than 100 sq ft

I sure hope so! Bud, I raised 2x the family you have ... mostly on a boat (that one bigger than present but still ...) I know all about stepping on toys

[92greenyj]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

How is it not free here? Are Gun rights and car modifications the be all end all for you?

They are not the be all end all, however they are indeed very Important to me. And this state is not remotely friendly to either.

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

Originally Posted by 92greenyj

They are not the be all end all, however they are indeed very Important to me. And this state is not remotely friendly to either.

Well they don't matter to me. So to me, this state isn't much different than others

[OyCrumbler]

Originally Posted by 92greenyj

Neah. I’m out in the country. No building codes, no HOAs, no inspections, I own 24 acres of land where I can do whatever I want. Fireworks are legal in Maine, constitutional carry state, no magazine limits, no smog testing my vehicles, i can buy and install whatever I want on my vehicles (pedal commander, HP tuner, etc) won’t be forced to buy CARB approved bull**** for three times the cost of normal, hell I can and probably will set up my own shooting range on my property. Yep. Going back to free America at last.

Eh, I know a lot of Mainers both former and current. Maine for sure has smog checks--what about your vehicles makes it exempt? I'm pretty sure it also has building codes.

[92greenyj]

Originally Posted by OyCrumbler

Eh, I know a lot of Mainers both former and current. Maine for sure has smog checks--what about your vehicles makes it exempt? I'm pretty sure it also has building codes.

Only in Cumberland county which is the area around Portland. They do not do emissions testing anywhere else in the state. Therefore all of my vehicles are exempt because we didn’t buy in Cumberland county. And I meant building permits. At least not out in the country where I am. I don’t need to go thru any red tape crap to build a shop or pole barn or anything else on my property.

[OyCrumbler]

Originally Posted by 92greenyj

Only in Cumberland county which is the area around Portland. They do not do emissions testing anywhere else in the state. Therefore all of my vehicles are exempt because we didn’t buy in Cumberland county. And I meant building permits. At least not out in the country where I am. I don’t need to go thru any red tape crap to build a shop or pole barn or anything else on my property.

Ah, that makes sense now. Thanks for clarifying!

[NORTY FLATZ]

Originally Posted by Tulemutt

I get the biggest kick out of how so many people equate ‘bigger’ with ‘better’ A 5500 sq ft home with 5 bathrooms to furnish, heat, cool, clean and maintain. Sounds like a life of slavery to me as I live in under 100 sq ft.

I have had a larger house, but sold it for a smaller, more manageable sized home. You're right, being a slave to the house does come into play. (My place was 4000 sqft. 4bd3.5ba) with a decent ocean view. If I would have sold it today, instead of 2018, I would have netted an add'l $500K. Oh well, I sure Edith loves her home.

But <100 sqft?

Damn, I was only kidding about a "van, down by the river!"

[Tulemutt]

Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

I have had a larger house, but sold it for a smaller, more manageable sized home. You're right, being a slave to the house does come into play. (My place was 4000 sqft. 4bd3.5ba) with a decent ocean view. If I would have sold it today, instead of 2018, I would have netted an add'l $500K. Oh well, I sure Edith loves her home.

But <100 sqft?

Damn, I was only kidding about a "van, down by the river!"

Yup. Boat. Van. But I now have a cabin ... 1000 sq ft ... since wife died this winter past. I bought it for her 20 years ago. Staying in it for now while I upgrade a bit then turn over to one son for a rental and go back aboard my boat. No use for this much space and stuff and infrastructure to maintain.