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Posted - 4/9/2023 1:09:50 AM |
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I'll Be Your Huckleberry
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Good Evening and Good Morning. I'm Zach, or Z, and this is your local news:
We need to pick a house pretty soon. I'm trying to get an airbnb for mid August myself, and most places are already seem to be booked. Not necessarily the places that have been thrown in the hat... but here's my thought: I would like to suggest we look to see if the Tiki Bar House is an option. It's a sacred place for us with great and historic memories and I think we'd have more fun in a place we are familiar with.
If not, cool. But we STILL need to make some crucial decisons soon to secure a space that serves us all.
Football! |
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Posted - 4/11/2023 1:47:17 PM |
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Tiki would be amazing
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| I think the owner sold it to someone, which would be good considering how long it took for the original owner to pay back the deposit to Stu. If that house is available, let's do it! It was HUGE and had all the amenities we could hope for. |
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Posted - 4/11/2023 1:57:18 PM |
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I think we need an address?
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Anyone have that buried in their Threads? Stu? We do remember that was a fuckin' pill. Let's do only if the sitch is better than before. I'm happy to call if we find any lead. I'll look too, and keep y'all informed.
Football! |
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Posted - 4/11/2023 2:16:21 PM |
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1107 Breezewood Ln, Henrico, NC 27842
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| I don't think it's available. |
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Posted - 4/11/2023 2:17:27 PM |
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It's on Zillow
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Waa- Whaaa
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Posted - 4/11/2023 2:19:26 PM |
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But I think we did this one!
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| paddle boats and more |
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Posted - 4/11/2023 2:26:54 PM |
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You may be thinking of this one
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It's not available for draft weekend.
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Posted - 4/11/2023 3:06:54 PM |
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Or this is like every other lake house...
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| Haha. |
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Posted - 4/12/2023 3:34:39 PM |
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vrbo links are weird
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| Clicking on them results in a "page not found" but if you refresh that broken page it will properly load it. |
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Posted - 5/1/2023 3:51:52 PM |
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Trying to consolidate all rental candidates here
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I know that all you youngins love to use your smarty phones, but it may be nice to put all of our housing candidates in one thread that is also easier to view on larger viewscreens. I put together a little "Trip Board" on VRBO with some options and I'll try to go through our text message history and post any other options here on this thread.
My core requirements are:
* 5+ bedrooms is ideal (but not a deal breaker)
* 3000+ square feet (it's really nice to spread out)
* a big room that is large enough to hang out and do the draft in
* a COVERED outside porch where we can hang out and y'all can chain smoke even if it is raining
* max $2500ish total payout
My bonus points go to:
* pool table
* fire pit
* big community table
Here is a VRBO Trip Board:
Ragnarok VRBO Trip Board
I'm going to look at AirBnB next, and also harvest our links in the text message history and post all of those here as well. |
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Posted - 5/1/2023 4:20:05 PM |
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Number of beds is very important
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We've seen plenty of listings over the years that said "sleeps 12," but only has 6 beds. Number of beds is probably more important than number of bedrooms. If there are enough large couches we don't necessarily need a bed for each person.
The other main requirements that I've always looked for are a room big enough to draft in and enough parking for all the cars that will be there. |
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Posted - 5/1/2023 4:47:48 PM |
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AirBnB list
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AirBnB list
I don't mind sleeping on an air bed, so that may help with some of the bed count concerns. |
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Posted - 5/1/2023 11:24:18 PM |
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I'm good with anything...
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| I’ll do the sofa or floor, no biggie. The first and third ones seem pretty good. The second only has 7 beds. I'll go with, whatever, though. |
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Posted - 5/2/2023 7:59:20 AM |
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I just added more properties to the VRBO list
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VRBO Trip Board.
Big thanks to Billy for pointing out Lake Tillery and also the Pinehurst area. I went through our text message thread and pulled in the few properties mentioned in March and April, and also added a few more for both of those areas.
I gotta say, some of these Pinehurst properties are fucking amazing. They check all the boxes and one of them even has 5 pinball machines.
When offering comments, PLEASE BE SPECIFIC ABOUT WHICH PROPERTY YOU ARE COMMENTING UPON. Thanks! |
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Posted - 5/2/2023 8:26:08 AM |
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I'm really liking this one
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Pinehurst golf front home with 8 beds
I know that some folks are really attracted to the idea of a lake, but that shouldn't be the primary driver because there are other folks who don't really care about having a lake. We've been doing lakes for years and it's ok to think about other options. |
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Posted - 5/2/2023 8:36:10 PM |
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This one has a maximum overnight guest limit if 10.
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| Maybe the owner would be ok with twelve, but we should know in advance. |
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Posted - 5/3/2023 7:09:44 AM |
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I don't see that?
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| I do see a "sleeps 10" but I don't see a "no parties larger than 10" anywhere. I am on my first cup of espresso, tho. |
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Posted - 5/3/2023 1:27:27 PM |
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The VRBO links don't work for me
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Neither the Trip Board nor the Pinehurst house are showing up.
"This page cannot be found
It looks like this page was either moved, changed, or deleted" |
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Posted - 5/3/2023 1:31:16 PM |
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The links DON'T work for me
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| Apparently I left an important word out of the title for my last post (we could really use an edit function). |
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Posted - 5/3/2023 2:00:38 PM |
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It works for me.
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And I see the Max 10 guests. It's under "Damage and Incidentals." Below that though in small print it says under Events: Maximum event attendees: 15. Now fantasy draft is not listed but family gatherings is... I would think those events run over multiple days.
I like all of these. I will be happy to drive to any of these.
Football! |
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Posted - 5/3/2023 2:30:42 PM |
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I think VRBO had internal issues
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| The links were working this morning and then not working at lunchtime and are now working again? I see that one location has already been booked, yikes. |
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Coach Cowher Tomlin
Football Freak
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Posted - 5/3/2023 2:46:45 PM |
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My likes so far
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I haven't been through the entire list yet, but here are a few that stand out so far:
1. The one in Littleton looks amazing. I give it 5 stars.
2. Pinehurst w/Pinball machines. I would love to do do a lakehouse this year, but I could live with access to pinball machines! My main concern would be privacy, with it being right on the golf course. I give it 3 stars.
3. I didn't see this on the list but I remember one on Lake Gaston called Eagle (Roost) (Nest)? It looked amazing with a covered boat house perfect for corn hole. I give that one 5 stars.
4. Lake Tillery. This looks awesome, the only drawback is it looks like it is in a crowded subdivision, so privacy could be an issue. 4 Stars.
5. Henrico w/ a Tiki Bar. Let me repeat. Tiki Bar! 4 stars. |
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Posted - 5/3/2023 2:56:13 PM |
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#5 Hencrico got booked
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| It's no longer available. Places are getting booked up! |
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Posted - 5/3/2023 7:45:03 PM |
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My top three
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I really like the layout of the Pinehurst Lake House Retreat (virtual tour is cool)
Lake Front Home with Pano Views
5 Mile Sunrise on Gaston Lake
They are all kinda in the same place so not really ranked. I don't have the cheese to lay down a deposit so I'll go where the man tells me to go. The price is great for $332 a night at the Pinehurst Place... but again, "Have wheels. Will travel." |
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Posted - 5/3/2023 8:03:20 PM |
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My thoughts
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Am fine with all of them but prefers water. Here are my top 3:
1. https://t.vrbo.io/4sbFW8GPvzb
2. https://t.vrbo.io/43CWnmNPvzb
3. https://t.vrbo.io/qne3lRbQvzb
Let’s do this!! |
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Keith's Blowhole
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Posted - 5/3/2023 8:14:57 PM |
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Beds reign supreme
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Here's my favorites of the ones we have on the lists:
1. Lake Front Ranch (AirBnB). Just shy on the beds, has a bunch of room for hanging out outside and cool shit inside (croquet anyone? Foosball is life). Dining room looks awesome for League meals too.
2. Log cabin with mountain views and a big pond. Has beds for everyone.
3. The lake place. Doesn't have the beds, but that living room for the draft looks dope.
Really I would like my own bed and if possible room. I sleep like shit in my own house 90% of the time, so I'm willing to pay more than my share to get a bed/room if y'all are okay with it. I'm new guy though, so I understand if I have to sleep in a canoe on the lake (if there is one). |
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Posted - 5/4/2023 7:23:37 AM |
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Errata
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Billy's links aren't working in a browser but instead seem to be app-specific links. If they were in the previously posted lists, would you be able to cite them by name instead?
I think we're reaching the point where a decision must be made and some folks still haven't chimed in. If you want a say in the venue, we are now in the Blast Zone and it's time to get involved or accept whatever the vocal owners have decided.
On another note, who is going to make the reservation this year? I'm happy to step up and do so.
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Posted - 5/4/2023 7:37:16 AM |
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Billy's Top 3
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I went ahead and loaded his app links into the VRBO app and then found the links that we can all view here:
1. Lake Tillery: Amazing Sunsets, Beautiful views...
2. Pinehurst Lake: Pinehurst Lake House Retreat
3. Lake Gaston: 5 Mile Sunrise |
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Posted - 5/4/2023 12:44:55 PM |
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I appreciate everyone's research
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| Can't find time to look too deeply into it myself right now, so I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I trust everyone's judgment and am happy with the consensus choice, regardless of location. |
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Posted - 5/4/2023 1:33:55 PM |
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My ranked list with summaries
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All have a covered porch and a gas grill, unless noted. I also excluded the two properties (Pinehurst golf/pinball house and Roanoke Rapids Lake: The Waterfront Retreat with the 5' pool) which explicitly defined a maximum of 10 people, but we can always ask if there is a consensus to inquire.
All prices are before tax and are based on 32 "people nights." I did a "+" and a "-" for each:
1. Piney Creek: Beautiful Log Cabin ($1682 = $53/night)
+ 13 beds, mountain views, private pond with deck, fire pit, great main area for draft, large dinner table, pool table, foosball, ping pong, 1.5 fridges, cornhole boards fit on deck
2. Lake Gaston: Lakefront Home! ($2219 = $70/night)
+ pool table, foosball, 9 beds, good main draft room, fire pit, croquet
- boat deck is not covered
3. Roanoke Rapids Lake: The Lake Place ($1977 = $62/night)
+ covered boat dock with bar seating, croquet, pool table, foosball, shufflepuck, large dinner table, nice main draft area, cornhole boards fit on deck
- 8 beds, not a big house
4. Lake Tillery: Amazing Sunsets ($2104 = $66/night)
+ pool table, foosball, air hockey, large dinner table, covered boat dock, 10 beds
- smallish overall, lots of small rooms that we won't be using much
5. Roanoke Rapids Lake: Lake front ranch ($1456 = $46/night)
+ 11 beds, foosball, croquet, hammocks, large dinner tables, fire pit, cheapest by far
- looks small overall, main area is smallest of the bunch, boat dock is not covered
6. Pinehurst: Lake House Retreat ($2231 = $70/night)
+ pool table, 10 beds, screened porch has gas fire pit, poker table, croquet, 1.5 fridges
- boat dock is not covered, house layout is a little cramped outside of main room
7. Lake Gaston: 5-bedroom home on SWQuad ($2304 = $72/night)
+ pool table, foosball, covered porch, 10 beds, large dinner table, fire pit, covered boat dock
- small main draft room, not an open architecture, no gas grill
8. Lake Tillery: Modern Lakehouse ($2273 = $71/night)
+ pool table, cornhole boards fit on the deck, spacious design, great main draft room, large dinner table, fire pit, croquet
- less privacy, no foosball for Alex, no dock on the lake, covered deck is only in the front of house
9. Lake Tillery: Lake Front home with panoramic views ($1768 = $56/night)
+ low price, good main draft room, large dinner table, 13 beds, covered porch with gas fire pit, tv in smoking room, covered boat dock
- less privacy, not really a big place, no games |
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Posted - 5/4/2023 2:02:52 PM |
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I've got the same top 2 as Keith
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Those two houses both look terrific. To me, I prefer the actual house itself on Keith #1 (mountain house near the VA border), but I prefer the location for Keith #2 (Lake Gaston).
I'd personally lean towards Keith #1, because the house really looks terrific. But it means a lot more driving overall. Looks to be ~3hrs from RDU, 6 hrs from DC, 2.5 for the Triangle folks. (Conversely, it's likely way better for Z and Joe.) So I would like to put a vote in for both Keith #1 and Keith #2, and be content with either.
Can't wait to see everyone |
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Posted - 5/4/2023 4:14:48 PM |
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I like #1 also
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| The Piney Creek log cabin looks awesome. |
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Posted - 5/4/2023 5:43:31 PM |
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I am a water baby
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| And like #2 the best. But the piney creek place is bad ass. |
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Posted - 5/4/2023 6:51:37 PM |
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Piney Creek
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It's a kings paradise. No lake, but all the privacy we want - and a pond! I can see Billy jumping in. I didn't put it cause seems like y'all have come this way the last couple times. But it looks awesome, and I like it too.
Just saying... Think we can narrow down to two though: 5 votes for Keith's top two and at least three abstentions. Mountain Cabin OR Lake House?
I'm good with either of those. Let's go!
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Coach Cowher Tomlin
Football Freak
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Posted - 5/5/2023 6:50:26 AM |
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I vote for Piney Creek
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| I really wanted to do a lake this year, but that place is fucking gorgeous and has all the room and beds we need. Plus foosball! |
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Posted - 5/5/2023 12:32:44 PM |
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Sounds like Piney Creek is the winner?
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| With so many people also having it as #1 and others have it as #2, should we make it official? If so, I'd like to get it reserved ASAP. |
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Posted - 5/6/2023 8:29:01 AM |
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IT'S OFFICIAL!
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| We're going to the Piney Creek luxury log cabin with a private pond and a foosball table. Cost after taxes and a $59 insurance add-on is $1960.00, which will be around $61/night for those folks not flying in from Seattle and Minnesota. |
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