Driveway problems, seeking advice
Heel & Toe
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Everything about living in Bama is good. I just returned from the Talladega 500 (or if you're a new fan, Aaron's 499 
) The interstate driving here is good too. Not that many state troopers and usually they always lurk in the same spots (prattville exits 
) You have the appalachian mts. just 3 hrs away and the beach from montgomery is two hrs away. By the way, I live in Clanton, Al, smack dab in the center of the state.
) The interstate driving here is good too. Not that many state troopers and usually they always lurk in the same spots (prattville exits ) You have the appalachian mts. just 3 hrs away and the beach from montgomery is two hrs away. By the way, I live in Clanton, Al, smack dab in the center of the state.
Lepus-temperamentalus
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by 1Patriot
First rule of house shopping; no slopes in either direction, no ups, no downs. Learned that a long time ago and still practice it.
No downs will keep you out of most flood plaines and creek beds and no ups means when it snows or freezes, you can stil get in and out of the garage.
If builders insist on using any such lots, let them eat cake.
No downs will keep you out of most flood plaines and creek beds and no ups means when it snows or freezes, you can stil get in and out of the garage.
If builders insist on using any such lots, let them eat cake.
Lepus-temperamentalus
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by HARD DRIVER
Everything about living in Bama is good. I just returned from the Talladega 500 (or if you're a new fan, Aaron's 499 ) The interstate driving here is good too. Not that many state troopers and usually they always lurk in the same spots (prattville exits ) You have the appalachian mts. just 3 hrs away and the beach from montgomery is two hrs away. By the way, I live in Clanton, Al, smack dab in the center of the state.
) The interstate driving here is good too. Not that many state troopers and usually they always lurk in the same spots (prattville exits ) You have the appalachian mts. just 3 hrs away and the beach from montgomery is two hrs away. By the way, I live in Clanton, Al, smack dab in the center of the state.Nuts! I just got back from driving on that "good" interstate. I-20 between Atlanta and Birmingham is so bad my hood was shaking at 60 mph. Haven't you guys ever heard of resurfacing roads?
Lepus-temperamentalus
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From: Roswell Ga
Finally got a look at the house.
I think I'd be out there with a couple dozen bags of quick-crete and smooth over that ramp for my baby. If they city doesn't like it, let them come and fix it.
I think I'd be out there with a couple dozen bags of quick-crete and smooth over that ramp for my baby. If they city doesn't like it, let them come and fix it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Surrey BC
my cars not even lowered...and i used to hit if i never went up sideways...we built a new house...and just have a slight slope and its tarred...theres no problem with the drainage...no problems or worries about either car scrapping coming in and out of the driveway heres a couple of pictures to explain what i am trying to say
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Burning Brakes
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From: Auburn AL
Originally Posted by SmashF15C
Getting stationed at Maxwell? If so what career field?
And to you guys commenting on the house prices, etc., ever since I joined this forum and started seeing how much you guys spend on living expenses, I've come to like Alabama more and more every day. It really is super cheap to live here in comparison to most states. The weather generally rocks too.
Only problem with Montgomery is that I don't know ANY vette guys here. They're around, and I get waves alot, but I can't seem to meet any of them. I really envy how the VA/NC guys in the southeast forum have stuff constantly going on.
Burning Brakes
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From: Drivin' and Divin' in Seattle
Originally Posted by ArmyVette
The heck with the driveway. Did you see the price of the house? $115,000 doesn't buy you enough room to put up a tent around here.
I'm moving to Alabama!
I'm moving to Alabama!
Lots are three times that if you can find one.
Glad you're checking the important stuf before buying. No vette storage, no deal
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
You might want to see if there is a 'Neighborhood Association' with some little Hitler at the top...People like that can make it impossible to use a 2x4 in the gutter.
I'm gonna buy a set of these rollers, Several folks in our club have them and say they are great!
Best of luck on this problem
I'm gonna buy a set of these rollers, Several folks in our club have them and say they are great!
Best of luck on this problem
