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pacside
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lingililingili
Pacside: Your home is very gorgeous! Is that a real bathtub? And what kind of flooring is that? Looks like a solid surface in the picture.
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thanks! yup real bathtub...are there fake ones or are you making a funny? it has jets...my compromise since I didn't want a pool or a hottub to
maintain.
flooring is solid cement with some kind of coating. builder always tells me what it is called and I always forget...something like padillo. it looks
shiney now but it will dull out. how i picked all the finsihes and surfaces is builder took me around to some of the casas he built in the area and i
told him what i liked about each one, then i left it up to him to make final decisions as i'm not very good at design and i knew he was since i had
seen his work.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Iflyfish
What a beauty! Great views, great house.
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thanks iflyfishwhengivingoutcompliments
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 That's what I like. Since I'm on the other coast the window & doors would be facing East to bring in the wind during the
summer and partially block the northern wind this time of year. Have you built a garage yet? I'd suggest doubling the the size of it if you haven't
built it yet. Sure looks like you have a wonderful place! Last time there was in '92 and I'd kinda like to keep that image of it then. But I'm curious
about how it has changed too.
suerte, Russ
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The vines are called Strangler figs that wrap around the palms and kill them. Come from mainland and do look cool....
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Bob and Susan
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bathtubs are nice if you have CITY WATER!!!!
otherwise if you truck it in ...
figure 5 cents a gallon
tub takes 150 gallons to fill
$7.50 usa to take a bath!!!
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Lauriboats
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Wow, I love it, great open floor plan with wonderful views, congratulations!
What we see depends mainly on what we look for.
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Very nice house was in it last time I was there and the builder is has done an excellent job!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Russ
That's what I like. Since I'm on the other coast the window & doors would be facing East to bring in the wind during the
summer and partially block the northern wind this time of year. Have you built a garage yet? I'd suggest doubling the the size of it if you haven't
built it yet. Sure looks like you have a wonderful place! Last time there was in '92 and I'd kinda like to keep that image of it then. But I'm curious
about how it has changed too.
suerte, Russ |
Sorry to highjack the thread but Russ what size garage do you recommend? 800-900 sq. ft.?
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Russ
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Gaucho, I sure hope this isn't a high jack job and pacside has some interest too. I started out with a boat house a meter above highest tide. I is
24x28x16 high and came with the property. Then I built the guest house 30x30. Half of it is a garage the other have the guesthouse/casita , now it's
"home". There is a loft above casita half for storage. This summer I attached a 20x24 garage to the existing garage. As soon as I finish the doors
I'll but the cars inside where they belong.
Here is how things happened: My friend was back filling an arroyo to make a new lot and I suggested he build a boat house and save the dirt. So he
asked me how big I wanted "my" boat house? After I got the fido on it we built the casita/garage and a year later I moved into the casita.
side view
It's been, I guess, 6 years and I want more garage space so this summer I started the new garage
And now I have to finish the doors & windows and that may take awhile. I'm SLOW!
edit:
Oops.... I got side tracked. The garage should be big....really big! At least the first one
[Edited on 1-4-2009 by Russ]
[Edited on 1-4-2009 by Russ]
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shari
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Magnificent place Pacside...thanks for showing us...it's neat to get ideas. It does seem a bit close to the ocean though ....how does that area fare
in a hurricaine swell? Also what do you cover the windows with in a hurricaine? I'm sooooooo envious of that tub...and JETS....oooooh
aaaahhhhhhh...way too nice...and the cement floor...I want one! Felizidades amigo.
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Acuity
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Very nice, inside and out. Pescadero or Cerritos? It looks very like the house on Cerritos near the new condos....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
bathtubs are nice if you have CITY WATER!!!!
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We'd be a couple of "downers" at a party Bob. After appreciating pacside's windows and open design, my next thoughts were :
Recessed lights (unless they're the Cree LEDs)- One solar panel, two solar panels....
Jet bath tub- three solar panels, four solar panels, five solar panels
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one water truck delivery, two water trucks.... $$$$ sigh
Love to see the pictures though!
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pacside
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
bathtubs are nice if you have CITY WATER!!!!
otherwise if you truck it in ...
figure 5 cents a gallon
tub takes 150 gallons to fill
$7.50 usa to take a bath!!! |
Well then I guess it is a fake tub   
May have city water in the not to distant future.
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Russ - nice crib you have there. I still don't know understand why you say to double size of garage/bodega....imo less is better. Less to upkeep, less
to keep the bugs out etc. I assume you want to park a car and all your other toys si? So what is your optimum size for a bodega? I was originally
thinking 14' x 20'.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ncampion
The vines are called Strangler figs that wrap around the palms and kill them. Come from mainland and do look cool.... |
ncampion - ok so now I know what their called and feel somewhat better knowing the palms were already deceased prior to harvesting. Thanks.
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pacside
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lauriboats
Wow, I love it, great open floor plan with wonderful views, congratulations! |
That's nice Lauriboats...thanks...if you are ever in the area stop by.
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pacside
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| Quote: | Originally posted by abreojos
Very nice house was in it last time I was there and the builder is has done an excellent job! |
Thanks abreojos...you probably were in it before me. Yes I am very pleased with my builder. He is not just my builder but also my friend now. Very
trustworthy person. Although I have to say he has taught me the meaning of manana re email replies etc. However, the project started in early June and
I think that timetable isn't bad. I have a neighbor here in Norcal who wanted to bet me the house would not be finished for 2 or 3 years. He doesn't
know much about
building in baja but of course has heard all the stories.
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pacside
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
Magnificent place Pacside...thanks for showing us...it's neat to get ideas. It does seem a bit close to the ocean though ....how does that area fare
in a hurricaine swell? Also what do you cover the windows with in a hurricaine? I'm sooooooo envious of that tub...and JETS....oooooh
aaaahhhhhhh...way too nice...and the cement floor...I want one! Felizidades amigo. |
Yes Shari it is close to the ocean and possibly could be wiped away by a cat5 huge swell. However, I did speak with some folks in the area and they
have never seen the water come up that high. I didn't show you guys a pic from the back...I had to build a 13 ft retaining wall to get to the level of
the sand dune (sand dune is protected and provides us with protection from swells if they ever get that high...very important). Also, I will be
purchasing hurricane protection for the windows in June.
Well if I don't get city water; at $7.50 usd a bath that tub might not get much use
The cement floor was a must have...and is easy to clean.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by oladulce
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
bathtubs are nice if you have CITY WATER!!!!
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We'd be a couple of "downers" at a party Bob. After appreciating pacside's windows and open design, my next thoughts were :
Recessed lights (unless they're the Cree LEDs)- One solar panel, two solar panels....
Jet bath tub- three solar panels, four solar panels, five solar panels
and
one water truck delivery, two water trucks.... $$$$ sigh
Love to see the pictures though! |
Yea geez way to rain on my parade you guys... Good chance I will be able to get
electricity and city water. If not, we'll deal as it was built to be completely off grid.
There is a reason Mexicans don't build next to the ocean. No pain no gain. Only us gringos are crazy enough to attempt this.
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Gaucho
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Russ
Gaucho, I sure hope this isn't a high jack job and pacside has some interest too. I started out with a boat house a meter above highest tide. I is
24x28x16 high and came with the property. Then I built the guest house 30x30. Half of it is a garage the other have the guesthouse/casita , now it's
"home". There is a loft above casita half for storage. This summer I attached a 20x24 garage to the existing garage. As soon as I finish the doors
I'll but the cars inside where they belong.
Here is how things happened: My friend was back filling an arroyo to make a new lot and I suggested he build a boat house and save the dirt. So he
asked me how big I wanted "my" boat house? After I got the fido on it we built the casita/garage and a year later I moved into the casita.
side view
It's been, I guess, 6 years and I want more garage space so this summer I started the new garage
And now I have to finish the doors & windows and that may take awhile. I'm SLOW!
edit:
Oops.... I got side tracked. The garage should be big....really big! At least the first one
[Edited on 1-4-2009 by Russ]
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Very nice Russ! I really like the boathouse. It must be super easy to launch from there. The plans I have drawn up are for a 900 square foot garage
kinda like yours w/ the large opening on one side for the boat & trailer and smaller on the other side. Also includes an attached bathroom and
room for batteries, inverter, water purifier, storage etc...Not sure when we will get started though. 
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