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DonRickles · 21 July 2020, 10:21 PM

Ok, I'm jealous......Talk about the PERFECT retirement home! It's a man's, man place! (Not that a chick couldn't find pure happiness there as well).

The purging has begun in my home too...what a chore cleaning up my 35 years of accumulated junk.....

Tools tools and more tools.....shame, so many are now obsolete.....

Enjoy your new crib there Don.

joeychitwood · 21 July 2020, 10:38 PM

Very nice and very well-planned. Everything you need and nothing you don’t. Great job.

DLRIDES · 21 July 2020, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Love it Don! My wife and I are thinking of doing the same type of thing. Is the building a Morton? FBI?

Morton was the first place I looked, but the “residential” classification created a few code complications in my county. A typical 2x6 wall on pad construction proved to be more cost effective.

I’ve already designed another, identical to this, except with 2 less garage bays and 2’ lower roof line over apartment for a “potential” Montana move at actual retirement.

Words truly can’t describe the joy of being free from continuous upkeep costs/debt/time of a conventional house ! Of course, this all in light of being single and planning on staying that way.

DLRIDES · 21 July 2020, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DonRickles

Talk about the PERFECT retirement home!

EVERY door in the structure is 36” wide. Some day, if need be, I could raise the garage door, drive in, set my out my wheelchair, and roll my a** right in the house without have to rely on anyone !

brandrea · 21 July 2020, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

EVERY door in the structure is 36” wide. Some day, if need be, I could raise the garage door, drive in, set my out my wheelchair, and roll my a** right in the house !

Very well thought out Don.

We did the same when we renovated our bungalow. We also have a walk in stepless shower and we planned for handicap implements such as grab bars etc. When the time is necessary we can just add those.

My parents moved to a care home within the past year and the monthly cost for seniors care is astronomical. I was literally gob-smacked by the cost.

Our home is now ready for us to live in until such time as we need care givers to come and help us. I’m never moving, at least that’s the plan

BreguetRolex · 21 July 2020, 11:17 PM

Really looks nice and quite honestly this is something I really really need to do and not keep putting it off ..I do have way to much junk and need to stop buying useless things..!

visualplane · 21 July 2020, 11:17 PM

I'd like to move out of NYC, and do the same. That's awesome.

DLRIDES · 21 July 2020, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Very well thought out Don.

We did the same when we renovated our bungalow. We also have a walk in stepless shower and we planned for handicap implements such as grab bars etc. When the time is necessary we can just add those.

My parents moved to a care home within the past year and the monthly cost for seniors care is astronomical. I was literally gob-smacked by the cost.

Our home is now ready for us to live in until such time as we need care givers to come and help us. I’m never moving, at least that’s the plan

Same here.

Until the time comes that full nursing care would be needed, I can be totally self sufficient.

JParm · 21 July 2020, 11:20 PM

Finding what you love, getting rid of the excess and hitting the sweet spot to make you happy.

What's not to love here? Congrats on obtaining your paradise!

GB-man · 21 July 2020, 11:20 PM

The form follows function aspect is extremely enticing. Enjoy your ultimate man cave.

mjclark32 · 21 July 2020, 11:24 PM

Pretty awesome, congrats to you for following through and making it a reality!

sgwatchguy · 21 July 2020, 11:26 PM

Just wow. Congrats, many a man’s dream and you’ve made it your reality. Kudos to you.

Speedbird-1 · 22 July 2020, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

I simply tired of maintaining a property at this stage in life, and realized impressing others with a home accomplished absolutely nothing.
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Love what you've accomplished there Don.
You DO realise that you HAVE impressed others with your lovely home?

I bet the designing, planning and project management was a brilliant experience. Sounds like you're already making plans for the next stage of your life. I envy you that.
Have you chosen a nice plot, in the mountains somewhere?

Many years ago, I thought I had the perfect set up too, but it turns out, the then, wife wasn't too keen on the Red Ducati SP916 mounted over the main fireplace. So it was wife or the Ducati........ I don't miss her, at all.

Did I mention the tall blonde Marlboro girl? Well she wasn't keen on her either.......Ho hum.

Well done Don, very well done.

Blansky · 22 July 2020, 01:47 AM

Interesting radical lifestyle change. I'm sure you spent a great deal of time thinking it through.

I keep thinking about a tropical island shack on the beach but it seems they cost millions now.

The "container house" and "tiny" houses look like an interesting option as well.

My wife is 11 years younger and not ready for any radical changes yet so I'll probably drop dead before she's willing to leave the corporate lifestyle.

sco · 22 July 2020, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Livingroom seems unnecessary, why not make it extra garage space?

Congrats!

Great job on the build OP

FTX I · 22 July 2020, 02:12 AM

Very nice Don. Congratulations.

TheVTCGuy · 22 July 2020, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Yep, it’s ready Paul !

Guest room has a twin over queen bunk bed, TV, guest Wi-Fi, bluetooth guest speaker, desk, chest, closet, and full guest bathroom.

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dba · 22 July 2020, 04:04 AM

Fabulous! Nicely done.

Burlington · 22 July 2020, 04:14 AM

That’s so cool - perfect pad !

encarter13 · 22 July 2020, 04:25 AM

I am nowhere near retirement age, but I have been trying to talk my wife into something like this since we got engaged!

I love it. Very happy for you!

Flex368 · 22 July 2020, 04:32 AM

Love it.

CamSLC · 22 July 2020, 04:43 AM

Congrats! Thats a great set up to enjoy what brings you happiness! I love it.

stockae92 · 22 July 2020, 05:03 AM

I like how you think

Ferdelious · 22 July 2020, 06:22 AM

Smart man, nothing wrong with the simple life. The place looks great!

gnuyork · 22 July 2020, 09:06 AM

I have garage space envy

Dr. Robert · 22 July 2020, 09:11 AM

Very cool!

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swils8610 · 22 July 2020, 09:31 AM

Love it! I’m envious

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Kevin.S · 22 July 2020, 09:31 AM

Awesome!! Viper, KTM, BMW, 'ol school hot rod' "Killer set up"

jltait · 22 July 2020, 09:45 AM

Living the dream

330ci · 22 July 2020, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

Really looks nice and quite honestly this is something I really really need to do and not keep putting it off ..I do have way to much junk and need to stop buying useless things..!

you've got some of the nicest junk i've ever seen

21 July 2020, 11:20 PM	#39
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22 July 2020, 01:47 AM	#44
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,094	Interesting radical lifestyle change. I'm sure you spent a great deal of time thinking it through. I keep thinking about a tropical island shack on the beach but it seems they cost millions now. The "container house" and "tiny" houses look like an interesting option as well. My wife is 11 years younger and not ready for any radical changes yet so I'll probably drop dead before she's willing to leave the corporate lifestyle. __________________ OlllllllO

21 July 2020, 10:21 PM	#31
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	Ok, I'm jealous......Talk about the PERFECT retirement home! It's a man's, man place! (Not that a chick couldn't find pure happiness there as well). The purging has begun in my home too...what a chore cleaning up my 35 years of accumulated junk..... Tools tools and more tools.....shame, so many are now obsolete..... Enjoy your new crib there Don.

21 July 2020, 10:38 PM	#32
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Very nice and very well-planned. Everything you need and nothing you don’t. Great job.

21 July 2020, 11:17 PM	#36
BreguetRolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Colombo,SriLanka Watch: TIMEX Posts: 2,251	Really looks nice and quite honestly this is something I really really need to do and not keep putting it off ..I do have way to much junk and need to stop buying useless things..!

21 July 2020, 11:17 PM	#37
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,169	I'd like to move out of NYC, and do the same. That's awesome.

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FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Very nice Don. Congratulations.

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22 July 2020, 04:14 AM	#49
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	That’s so cool - perfect pad ! __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

22 July 2020, 04:25 AM	#50
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22 July 2020, 04:32 AM	#51
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,975	Love it.

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CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	Congrats! Thats a great set up to enjoy what brings you happiness! I love it.

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22 July 2020, 06:22 AM	#54
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22 July 2020, 09:06 AM	#55
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,248	I have garage space envy

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