Possible new Chapt. Headquarters?

[Jump This]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3865.jpg

Its kinda' small.....okay, so small ain't the half of it!
But it is in Big Bear and would be available to most of you guys (and gals!)
when you need a place to stay up there.

What ya' think?

Rick

[GSequoia]

Rick,

Are you looking for a 28 year old adopted son?

[Jump This]

Rick,

Are you looking for a 28 year old adopted son?

Well....no, but I will be in need of some labor when it comes to the
interior remodel!

:D

[corbinafly]

Well....no, but I will be in need of some labor when it comes to the
interior remodel!

:D
What do you have planned for the place? Looks awesome. You did say that it had enough parking for three jeeps right (four minus the space mine will occupy)?:laugh3:

Kyung

[djblade311]

SCHWEET RICK! Thats a great looking place. I would love to purchase a cabin up there. We need a big ole neon NAXJA sign... :)

Let me know if you need any help. I'll do what I can

[Xtreme XJ]

NOPE !!!
Too many trees....
No sand.....
Temps. not warm enough...

It would be nice to have a cooler residence in the warmer months.....

Good luck if you do decide on it.....

Carpet Bagger.....

Curt

[rpraterxj]

Awesome!

So where's the garage and lift going?

When the cabin warming party... and wheeling?

You know, if it ever snows up there again, you're gonna wish you didn't chop up that XJ....

[ruggedjeep]

Big Bear M&G ?

[mikedashg]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3865.jpg

Its kinda' small.....okay, so small ain't the half of it!
But it is in Big Bear and would be available to most of you guys (and gals!)
when you need a place to stay up there.

What ya' think?

Rick

I think you're my new best bud. I haven't been to BB in years (since my mom moved out of big bore).

Gee, a place by the desert, and a place in BB. You gonna get a place in Landers too? That's when I get out the adoption papers :D. ha

[n1ywb]

Hi Rick,

Nice cabin! I just got back from wheeling in Big Bear this weekend, it's a beautiful area. California is really a land of contrasts, it's amazing to be up on those piney mountains and look down onto hundres of miles of empty desert.

I think I met you in Anza Borrego at the gas station a month or so ago. I think you said your handle was JumpThis anyway. I was driving this at the time:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/246/520231461_2a895b5cd7.jpg

[Leep]

Well....no, but I will be in need of some labor when it comes to the
interior remodel!

:D

Nice place Rick. Let me know when you are doing the remodel, would be more than happy to help...

[Bent]

What do you have planned for the place? Looks awesome. You did say that it had enough parking for three jeeps right (four minus the space mine will occupy)?:laugh3:


Kyung


Aren't you a contractor?

:D

[Jump This]

Well, who knows is I will end up with this place. The agent is giving us the
Blah...Blahh...Blahhhh...about other offers and real value. Whatever....
Its a game...and I'm good at it! :D
There is another place around the corner from it that is a lot newer and bigger for about the same price. (Believe it or not, Jeep parking is on the criteria list! ;) ) I have a sickness that makes me like playing this game...

I'm not all that interested in driving up there again just to look at more houses, but...whatever! At least the wife and I are on the same page.

I'll post up other picts. if this place doesn't open escrow by friday.

Rick

[GrimmJeeper]

Well, who knows is I will end up with this place. The agent is giving us the
Blah...Blahh...Blahhhh...about other offers and real value. Whatever....
Its a game...and I'm good at it! :D
There is another place around the corner from it that is a lot newer and bigger for about the same price. (Believe it or not, Jeep parking is on the criteria list! ;) ) I have a sickness that makes me like playing this game...

I'm not all that interested in driving up there again just to look at more houses, but...whatever! At least the wife and I are on the same page.

I'll post up other picts. if this place doesn't open escrow by friday.

Rick

my wife does loans rick she will beat anything you can get out there and she wont rape you on fees! PM me i'll give you the number (if you're interested in saving some dough;) )

this goes for the rest of you guys too, if you need to refi or buy a house let us know she does great work.

[corbinafly]

Aren't you a contractor?

:D
Yes, but if you want any real work time from me, you'll probably have to wait until next spring. Otherwise, i could probably come up a day here and there to help out.
And aren't you a contractor too? :)
Kyung

[Andy Steiner]

What ya' think?
Looks exactly like the cabin my friend's family owned when I was a teenager. Craig managed to convince his parents to allow a dozen high school boys to stay in the cabin, alone, for a long weekend during Christmas vacation.

It took six hours for our caravan of four cars to drive from the San Fernando Valley to Big Bear. (Tire chain issues. DON'T ask!) When we finally arrived, Craig managed to snap the key off in the front door. Had to wait another two hours for a locksmith to get there.

The next morning, a snowfall buried all the cars up to the hood. We were three blocks away from the main highway and had to dig our selves out.

Fun times! Make sure the street you buy on gets plowed!


Andy

p.s. Michaelle is a loan processor. If you need a loan. Call me and I'll give you her digits.

[x*BIGASSALEX*j]

man that is awesome, will that be available to the AZ guys, Im a californian originally....Place looks great.....Let us know when the house worming party will be, ill donate the Jeep Only Parking sign.....

[Jump This]

I lost compter time while the wife does her research on other options.

Its up to ten 'possibles' now.

:rolleyes:

As you might guess, this place isn't for 'me' per se.

I know the wife is an expensive habit, but she's worth it.

I guess this weekend is another trip up to the mountain.

Anyone got a plane who wants to give us a ride?

Rick

[karstic]

Anyone got a plane who wants to give us a ride?

Rick

Maybe the Capt could pick you up?

[Bent]

And aren't you a contractor too? :)
Kyung

:shhh:

[Gerr]

ok if my wife reads this thread Ill be doomed. shes already talking about selling our acrage and getting a cabin up there. so shhhhh I like my acrage

[djblade311]

owning land is good. Especially when its becoming more scarce. "buy land...god doesnt make it anymore"

[Bent]

...God doesn't make it anymore.

Not true.

[n1ywb]

Not true.

He makes lava flows in Hawaii, but you don't want to put your house there unless you like hot mag-ma.

[Jump This]

How about this one?http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3927.jpg

It has plenty of parking. A huge fireplace. The worlds smallest kitchen and some good nieghbors...
We put in an offer this afternoon....I guess I'll find out in a day or two...
You would get a better view if there were not so many damn trees in the way!

Rick

[corbinafly]

How about this one?http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3927.jpg

It has plenty of parking. A huge fireplace. The worlds smallest kitchen and some good nieghbors...
We put in an offer this afternoon....I guess I'll find out in a day or two...
You would get a better view if there were not so many damn trees in the way!

Rick
Looks sweet. Trees are always good and does it come with the boat?

Kyung

[Jump This]

No boat, but he had a couple of these he was willing to part with.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3925.jpg
Thats a '58 International, he also has a parts rig to go with it.

:D

[karstic]

A huge fireplace. ...
if there were not so many damn trees

Rick

Firewood:flame:

[Cherokid]

When remodel time come I could come up on weekends and knock out any electrical work that needs doing. Let me know.
Tony
PS. The trick is: Don't let the smoke out of the wire! :flame:

[Jump This]

WE submitted an offer yesterday.....and were told that the owner has decided to take it off the market.
The real estate thing is getting older and older.
:flamemad:
We have made offers on three houses, the first place said they had a higher offer on the table, the second wanted to play too many games with closing dates, fees and the like, and now this one.
This weekend the wife is going to Idyllwild and take a look up there. I don't know of any off-roading up there (some good Mt. biking though!)
There is still a lake close by and its half the distance from my house.
I guess all I can do is roll with it...

Rick

[Gerr]

no good wheeling in idyllwild but I do love it up there. Great place to chill for a weekend and relax. not nearly the snow or crowds Big bear has and probably less expensive

[TackerT]

Hey Rich I run and own my Painting company.And live 45mins from BB.Let me know what you need done.Trade you for some Winter use?

[TackerT]

Oh I ment Rick not Rich!

[Jump This]

I guess the wife got a call from our realtor from Big Bear. The first place we looked at, the one that said they had a higher offer on the table,also the one on the first post here, has fallen out of escrow and is now available.
Bonnie (my wife) will be home in a few and we will talk about it.
she fell in love with it right off the bat and wasn't happy when it looked like we were not going to get it.
Maybe we will put in another offer tomarrow.
I'll let you all know.

Rick

[Jump This]

We opened escrow today!
Some interior and other picts....
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3834.jpg
Worlds smallest living room
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3849.jpg
Ugly kitchen with way cool stove
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3831.jpg
Believe it or not there is a shower and camode in there too....ughhhh!

[GrimmJeeper]

perfect size for poker night! lets do it!

[GSequoia]

Rick.

I love your stove!

[Jump This]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3869.jpg
back yard
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3867.jpg
Plenty of parking.
As you may guess the interior will be gutted down to the walls. The kitchen and the bath will recieve the most attention. Right now the fridge and the hot water heater just sit out on thier own....we will install an Insta Hot hot water heater outside and have a Sub Zero cabinet fridge done also. Realy the only thing staying in the kitchen will be the stove and even it will be moved.
The bath with be a unique remodel too. Its a little over a 5.5' X 5.5' area.
Imagine that entire area being a shower that will also have a camode and sink 'inside' the shower area. There will be a curtain that can be pulled around the shower area so you don't splash on everything but you will still get a bigger feeling when freshening up.

So, all you contractor types that want to trade out for some cabin time...
:D

Rick

[Jump This]

Rick.

I love your stove!

I don't think its an antique or even old. When we go back up there for a walk thru I'll look into it some more. It is the ONLY item that will remain after the remodel!

Rick

Real nice for poker night!!
Everything is within reaching distance!

[rpraterxj]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3869.jpg
back yard
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3867.jpg
Plenty of parking.
As you may guess the interior will be gutted down to the walls. The kitchen and the bath will recieve the most attention. Right now the fridge and the hot water heater just sit out on thier own....we will install an Insta Hot hot water heater outside and have a Sub Zero cabinet fridge done also. Realy the only thing staying in the kitchen will be the stove and even it will be moved.
The bath with be a unique remodel too. Its a little over a 5.5' X 5.5' area.
Imagine that entire area being a shower that will also have a camode and sink 'inside' the shower area. There will be a curtain that can be pulled around the shower area so you don't splash on everything but you will still get a bigger feeling when freshening up.

So, all you contractor types that want to trade out for some cabin time...
:D

Rick

I see plenty of room for a garage and parking for about 5 XJ's.....

[Jump This]

I see plenty of room for a garage and parking for about 5 XJ's.....
I could put three cabins this size INTO my garage!!
But yeah, I'm looking into a smallllllll garage...maybe...

:D

[corbinafly]

Damn Rick. It is nice. This is the first one you posted up right? And I wish I had more time to trade for my trade. Keep us posted on the progress. I should be able to make it up to help sometime (I hope).
So you having a "gutting" party on the day escrow closes?:yelclap:
Kyung

[Jeepsterboy101]

Hey Rick is this right across from the airport?

[Jump This]

Hey Rick is this right across from the airport?

Near the airport, Sugarloaf area.

And , no problem Kyung, I prefer to work by myself anyway!
One thing to note is that the place is only 700sf. It could be gutted in a few hours. The plan is to have a dumpster delivered the day after we close escrow and have it picked up at the end of the weekend. That should be about all the time I need.
I will be adding a few items to the Karma thread, new water heater, refrigerator, sofa, a few beds and some lamps and some shelves.
The place comes furnished and we don't want any of it!
The wife is an interior decorator ya' know.....
big plans....big plans....for one puny little house!

[4xSanta]

I think I built that place before I moved to the North Pole,nice place guys looks like your ready to have some fun..........SANTA

[Russ Pottenger]

Congrats Rick. It's about 6 years that I have had my Big Bear cabin. It's been one of the best decisions I made. My only regret is that I wish I had more time to spend up there. After a 3 day weekend it's hard to leave it, and make the drive down the hill.

[Jump This]

Congrats Rick. It's about 6 years that I have had my Big Bear cabin. It's been one of the best decisions I made. My only regret is that I wish I had more time to spend up there. After a 3 day weekend it's hard to leave it, and make the drive down the hill.

You should also be happy that you got yours before the prices started going thru the roof!
We nabbed this one....some divorce proceeding....for a reasonable amount, but some of the crap we saw......
Its also my hope that by next year the wife and I will just fly back and forth from Borrego Springs, I'd bet we could spend more time up there then!
;)

Rick

[TackerT]

Looks like theres no need for paint.If guys need anything restained or varnehst?Let me know.

[Jump This]

Looks like theres no need for paint.If guys need anything restained or varnehst?Let me know.
Maybe you could come on up and take a look at the varish. It looks like it was redone not that long ago, but the west facing wall looks like it might need some help.
We will also be adding decking and patio areas that will be matching the log look.
I'll find a way for you to be able to trade out for some winter time usage!!

Rick

[Gerr]

congrats Rick May it bring you many years of happy wheeling

[djblade311]

nice rick! I'm not a contractor but I've done just about everything during my old construction days and the current house we have.

I think we need to start pricing out a bitchin home theater system. :D

[Russ Pottenger]

nice rick! I'm not a contractor but I've done just about everything during my old construction days and the current house we have.

I think we need to start pricing out a bitchin home theater system. :D

Funny....One of the first upgrades I did to my cabin was a home theater.
I threw in Apollo 13, and with the sound and vibration it caused I'm sure my new neighbors thought I was cookin up a batch of dope, and the place was about to blow. :gee:

You are so right Rick. No way could I afford to repurchase my cabin now.
You still did good to buy now. We are in a cooling trend of the market right
now, but will still be a good long term investment.


Russ

[Jump This]

WE ARE FUNDED!!


Okay, so I wanted to say 'We closed Escrow!' but with all the parties spread
all over the place it was taking more time than expected. We were scheduled to close Thursday but I couldn't get out of town to sign loan docs until yesterday.
We should close escrow before next Thursday and it damn well better!
I don't have any place else to stay up there.

Rick

:D

[Gerr]

congrats man

[mattyj]

Great news Rick. I Look forward to checking the place out.

[rpraterxj]

Cool!

Worse case, you DO have a place t ostay up there....

There is plenty of floor space in the 3400 SQ FT cabin where the party will be....:laugh3:

Seriously though, if you need a place, let me know.

[jeeperjohn]

Congrats man! May you have many peaceful trips to reflect upon when you get old!

[rpraterxj]

... when you get old!


TOO LATE ......

:laugh: :laugh2: :roflmao: :laugh3:


:cheers:

[Jump This]

TOO LATE ......

:laugh: :laugh2: :roflmao: :laugh3:


:cheers:


May the solitude enhance my golden years....?

[djblade311]

it may enhance your need to buy a gnarly a big wood chipper and re-enact "Fargo"

[Gerr]

it may enhance your need to buy a gnarly a big wood chipper and re-enact "Fargo"
If you go that route I know a couple of people who would "volenteer" to make sure it worked

[Jump This]

WE CLOSED ESCROW!!

Some picts...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3860.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3830.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3834.jpg
It may be small, but its ours now!

:D

[rpraterxj]

AWESOME!

So I guess this is where you will be sleeping this weekend....


Now get to work and get the XJuggy ready....

[jeeperjohn]

Looks like one cozy little love nest!

[4xSanta]

WE CLOSED ESCROW!!

Some picts...


Whats this about eating "Crow"?........SANTA

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3860.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3830.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/Jump_bucket/100_3834.jpg
It may be small, but its ours now!

:D

[GrimmJeeper]

It may be small, but its ours now!

:D

isnt that what your wife said at the wedding?





:D

congrats you old fart!