Popular Post Llama Posted March 16, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 As many of you know I have moved to the green state of Colorado . We decided to rent for the first year because we didn't know about the area, and wanted to be able to make the best decision on where to live. The prices of houses out here are much higher than we were used to in Wisconsin, so messing up would have real consequences! We were driving in Timnath, and spotted a new subdivision popping up. Timnath is just south of Fort Collins, same county but the rural part of it. The area is booming. in 2010 there were approximately 700 people, now there are over 3K and growing. And property isn't getting any cheaper. So, we decided to put an offer on a new house that was nearing completion. Offer was accepted!!! We are scheduled to close on May 4th. Shop space is a three car garage, with the tandem nook in the back, which measures 11x14. This is the only house that has that extra nook. The builder is no longer offering it, so I will officially have the largest garage in the neighborhood! Sketchup pic of the proposed layout included. Ok, on to the pics I was told the garbage can would be removed before we get in Back yard! View from the front porch! 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Looks great and that view is awesome, but the shop view is almost as good, congrats on the house and hope the move goes smooth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Congratulations! That's a nice looking space. Make sure to leave the DC and Table-saw running whenever you see people checking out the house next door. Don't want anyone sensitive moving in . Any landscaping plans? You've got a nice clean slate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Way to go Mel, gonna have a good place to work, and those little hills in the background will give great inspiration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Congrats. Nice looking home and that shop space will be great. Cars can stay outside I hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Llama Posted March 16, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 The builder is responsible for the landscaping. They are planting "no less than two trees" Cars stay outside... Don't be silly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Janello Posted March 16, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Sweet place Mel ! I noticed you didn't mention one word about the nice kitchen that ya can't put tools in , the large bedrooms that ya can't put tools in , the extravagant bathroom , that you can't put tools in. But, anyway. Where's the beer fridge going? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted March 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Janello said: Sweet place Mel ! I noticed you didn't mention one word about the nice kitchen that ya can't put tools in , the large bedrooms that ya can't put tools in , the extravagant bathroom , that you can't put tools in. But, anyway. Where's the beer fridge going? HAHA! The house is amazing. Truly fortunate to be able to find this house, and be able to call it ours. I am just as excited about the actual house as I am the shop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Congratulations! What does your wife say about you looking at the "Twin Sisters" all day? Spent a lot time in Timnath, of course that was when the population of Ft. Collins was 12,000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Mel's got wood over having the largest garage in the neighborhood, and rightfully so. Congrats dude! Just fmi, the pic of the backyard, the back edge of the house, is it off the ground? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedhardwoods Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Looks really nice and a great view! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted March 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 11 minutes ago, K Cooper said: is it off the ground? Aliens! 17 minutes ago, Just Bob said: What does your wife say about you looking at the "Twin Sisters" I thought it was Horsetooth? Ugh... Guess I'll never learn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Congrats on the new house Mel. That driveway looks like a real cozy place to park a few cars. Don't forget to factor in the remote start for the Mrs car in the tool budget! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 11 minutes ago, Woodenskye said: Don't forget to factor in the remote start for the Mrs car in the tool budget! Meh, she's tough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Congrats, Nice find. Your gonna love it. i Like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Llama said: The builder is responsible for the landscaping. They are planting "no less than two trees" They'll be cut down and made into reindeer within 5 years Quote 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Looks like a nice place Mel. Real happy for you and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 That's a great looking place and awesome location! My guess is that's Longs Peak in the background especially if that pic is facing SW. I bet the BCTW tools are as excited as you are to finally get our of their totes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Congrats on the new house Mel. That driveway looks like a real cozy place to park a few cars. Don't forget to factor in the remote start for the Mrs car in the tool budget! Remember, they CAME from Wisconsin. CO winters are most likeky a piece of cake in comparison! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan G Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Congrats on the new house! That is going to be a sweet shop....and a nice house!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Remember, they CAME from Wisconsin. CO winters are most likeky a piece of cake in comparison! Winters here are not bad at all! Especially by comparison. Wisconsin just got hit with snow, I'm wearing my thong and sandals. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, wtnhighlander said: Remember, they CAME from Wisconsin. CO winters are most likeky a piece of cake in comparison! I grew up in Colorado and know exactly what the winters are like, my comment was a thumbs up to Mel's plan showing no room for a car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 7 hours ago, Llama said: I'm wearing my thong and sandals. A llama with a whale tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 congrat's on the new home! nice looking work space! hope there isn't an HOA in your future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 38 minutes ago, ghost said: hope there isn't an HOA in your future! All new builds and most old in this area have HOAs. The basic don't be a stupid redneck type stuff... There are other woodworkers in the area, and one guy that restores classic Mustangs lives across the street from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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