REVscene - Vancouver Automotive Forum


Welcome to the REVscene Automotive Forum forums.

Registration is Free!You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.


Go Back   REVscene Automotive Forum > Automotive Chat > Vancouver Off-Topic / Current Events

Vancouver Off-Topic / Current Events The off-topic forum for Vancouver, funnies, non-auto centered discussions, WORK SAFE. While the rules are more relaxed here, there are still rules. Please refer to sticky thread in this forum.

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 06-06-2018, 06:08 PM   #12076
i like gifs
 
Ch28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: imgur
Posts: 27,179
Thanked 7,785 Times in 2,695 Posts
Failed 4,294,967,295 Times in 169 Posts
Just an FYI for those looking in the Norquay area of Vancouver. The Ward townhomes and Acorn condo presales off Duke St. are having a hard time selling. Received a few emails from the sales agent with price reductions already.
Advertisement
Ch28 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 11:58 AM   #12077
private modder
 
Eff-1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: North Shore
Posts: 6,857
Thanked 2,820 Times in 792 Posts
Failed 47 Times in 35 Posts
Acorn floor plans were poorly thought out. They are doing a 2 BR 2 BATH in 690 square feet. Imagine how cramped that would be!
Eff-1 is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 06-07-2018, 12:25 PM   #12078
reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum.
 
Mr.HappySilp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 10,645
Thanked 2,191 Times in 1,131 Posts
Failed 929 Times in 340 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eff-1 View Post
Acorn floor plans were poorly thought out. They are doing a 2 BR 2 BATH in 690 square feet. Imagine how cramped that would be!
Do you have the image of the layout
?
Mr.HappySilp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 12:36 PM   #12079
I have named my kids VIC and VLS
 
Hondaracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,742
Thanked 15,067 Times in 6,026 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
so stupid.. unless catering to some fob bunk houses where living room is split by a bed sheet there is no reason to have 2 full baths in any unit smaller than 1000 sq ft..
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
Hondaracer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 12:40 PM   #12080
Orgasm Donor & Alatar owned my ass twice!
 
Traum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Paradise, BC
Posts: 6,967
Thanked 6,702 Times in 2,705 Posts
Failed 255 Times in 141 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondaracer View Post
so stupid.. unless catering to some fob bunk houses where living room is split by a bed sheet there is no reason to have 2 full baths in any unit smaller than 1000 sq ft..
Was talking to a realtor a month or two ago, and he was telling me how units in the 800+ sq ft range are less desirable if they only come with a single washroom.


I dunno if that is how the market really thinks, but personally, I wouldn't want an additional washroom taking up space that can be used otherwise if I have anything less than 900 sq ft.
Traum is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 12:47 PM   #12081
reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum.
 
Mr.HappySilp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 10,645
Thanked 2,191 Times in 1,131 Posts
Failed 929 Times in 340 Posts


690sq ft.......
Mr.HappySilp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 12:50 PM   #12082
reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum.
 
Mr.HappySilp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 10,645
Thanked 2,191 Times in 1,131 Posts
Failed 929 Times in 340 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Traum View Post
Was talking to a realtor a month or two ago, and he was telling me how units in the 800+ sq ft range are less desirable if they only come with a single washroom.


I dunno if that is how the market really thinks, but personally, I wouldn't want an additional washroom taking up space that can be used otherwise if I have anything less than 900 sq ft.
Just wait till you and your gf/kids both want to use the washrooms but there is only 1.
Mr.HappySilp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 01:05 PM   #12083
I have named my kids VIC and VLS
 
Hondaracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,742
Thanked 15,067 Times in 6,026 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
There is a difference between a full bath and a powder room, most should not need 2 bath tubs.

Those stupid flex rooms in front entries are so much wasted space.. seen some pretty ghetto "kids rooms" in those.. just a sheet over the opening, shitty way to grow up :/
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
Hondaracer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 01:06 PM   #12084
Orgasm Donor & Alatar owned my ass twice!
 
Traum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Paradise, BC
Posts: 6,967
Thanked 6,702 Times in 2,705 Posts
Failed 255 Times in 141 Posts
The layout perfectly explains why you do not want to have 2 bathrooms in a sub-700 sq ft suite.

The bathroom near the entrace should have been freed up as open space or used for other purposes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp View Post
[IMG]https://www.acornliving.ca/img/svg/B8-
plan.svg[/IMG]

690sq ft.......
Traum is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 01:14 PM   #12085
RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
 
Bouncing Bettys's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bootyville
Posts: 4,638
Thanked 2,617 Times in 900 Posts
Failed 496 Times in 162 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp View Post


690sq ft.......
It's even smaller than that. The room next to the entrance is reserved for L'il Tay.
__________________
LEAFS!
Bouncing Bettys is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 06-07-2018, 01:41 PM   #12086
linguistic ninja
 
CivicBlues's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 16,139
Thanked 3,839 Times in 1,397 Posts
Failed 141 Times in 80 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondaracer View Post
There is a difference between a full bath and a powder room, most should not need 2 bath tubs.

Those stupid flex rooms in front entries are so much wasted space.. seen some pretty ghetto "kids rooms" in those.. just a sheet over the opening, shitty way to grow up :/
We converted our flex room into a walk in closet. It's not completely useless.
__________________
http://www.en.wikipedia.org

Still a card carrying member of the SFC :)
CivicBlues is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 06-07-2018, 02:34 PM   #12087
SFICC-03*
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: richmond
Posts: 8,402
Thanked 2,872 Times in 1,155 Posts
Failed 153 Times in 76 Posts
i think flex rooms are awesome... especially if it has a door, it's a great storage room.
i had one in my last apartment and i was very grateful for it.

that layout could be 2bd 1ba and much better. or as hondaracer said, definitely no second bathtub.. not well thought out. the entry also has some wasted space in the form of a little hallway
unit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 02:59 PM   #12088
I have named my kids VIC and VLS
 
Hondaracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,742
Thanked 15,067 Times in 6,026 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by CivicBlues View Post
We converted our flex room into a walk in closet. It's not completely useless.
is yours arranged like this where the flex is near the entry? if so pretty baller walk in closet for a coat room essentally lol, but i like the use..

if you dont have a seperate storage unit i can see it being useful with some shelves etc. but if you do im sure for most it becomes essentially a room full of shit you should probably get rid of.

I'm litterally the anti hoarding overlord, i will throw shit out that i could probably sell for a few bucks just to avoid the inconvenience.. having space to essentially "fill" like a flex space just gives me anxiety

My wifes uncle lives next door to us and he's a hoarder so i feel like we're the odd couple.. i'm like washing down my walkway and sweeping a tiny bit of dust off my stairs while he is collecting old counter tops from tear downs..
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
Hondaracer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 04:11 PM   #12089
SFICC-03*
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: richmond
Posts: 8,402
Thanked 2,872 Times in 1,155 Posts
Failed 153 Times in 76 Posts
i have lots of gear that i use somewhat frequently. i have one of those costco black resin shelves for it, and i would rather not put it in storage. storage is for things like luggage, winter clothes when it's not winter, stuff like extra chairs, tires, etc.. if you gotta go there once or twice a week, it would probably be better in your suite.
unit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 04:14 PM   #12090
linguistic ninja
 
CivicBlues's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 16,139
Thanked 3,839 Times in 1,397 Posts
Failed 141 Times in 80 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondaracer View Post
is yours arranged like this where the flex is near the entry? if so pretty baller walk in closet for a coat room essentally lol, but i like the use..

if you dont have a seperate storage unit i can see it being useful with some shelves etc. but if you do im sure for most it becomes essentially a room full of shit you should probably get rid of.

I'm litterally the anti hoarding overlord, i will throw shit out that i could probably sell for a few bucks just to avoid the inconvenience.. having space to essentially "fill" like a flex space just gives me anxiety

My wifes uncle lives next door to us and he's a hoarder so i feel like we're the odd couple.. i'm like washing down my walkway and sweeping a tiny bit of dust off my stairs while he is collecting old counter tops from tear downs..
Yup, open our front door and our flex room/closet is right in front of you. TBH I don't know how we'd do without it. Our closet in the bedroom is already full of clothes. -80% of which are my gf's There's no room to put other stuff so all our jackets, shoes, workout equipment goes in the flex room. Plus it can also fit a dresser full of MY stuff. We pretty much use everything in there.

Keep in mind this is a downtown condo so we're already pressed for space. Also have a storage unit but that only holds luggage, empty appliance boxes, and seasonal stuff like fans and Christmas decorations.
__________________
http://www.en.wikipedia.org

Still a card carrying member of the SFC :)
CivicBlues is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 06-07-2018, 04:15 PM   #12091
I subscribe to Revscene
 
CharlesInCharge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,996
Thanked 663 Times in 384 Posts
Failed 2,489 Times in 834 Posts
Ran into this video thought it might be useful for someone here... using ones savings to pay off your principal through 'line of credit' to reduce overall mortgage interest payments. (and how refinancing resets the principal)
Spoiler!
__________________
*My post highlights* *CIC confronts propaganda prodigies*
In reply to members 4444 & StylinRed on 911
http://www.revscene.net/forums/70427...ml#post8658229
jasonturbo & westopher in the election thread
http://www.revscene.net/forums/70467...ml#post8668948
http://www.revscene.net/forums/70467...ml#post8667115
Real news
www.tinyurl.com/kpg44bc
CharlesInCharge is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 04:36 PM   #12092
Performance Moderator
 
68style's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Richmond
Posts: 16,665
Thanked 17,353 Times in 5,806 Posts
Failed 291 Times in 187 Posts
Why do places always put tubs in instead of stand up showers, I hate bathtubs! I can’t be the only one???
68style is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 06-07-2018, 04:40 PM   #12093
RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
 
Bouncing Bettys's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bootyville
Posts: 4,638
Thanked 2,617 Times in 900 Posts
Failed 496 Times in 162 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by 68style View Post
Why do places always put tubs in instead of stand up showers, I hate bathtubs! I can’t be the only one???
Women and kids love taking baths.
__________________
LEAFS!
Bouncing Bettys is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 04:44 PM   #12094
Orgasm Donor & Alatar owned my ass twice!
 
Traum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Paradise, BC
Posts: 6,967
Thanked 6,702 Times in 2,705 Posts
Failed 255 Times in 141 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by 68style View Post
Why do places always put tubs in instead of stand up showers, I hate bathtubs! I can’t be the only one???
I'm guessing you haven't tried "doing stuff" in the tub?
Traum is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 04:57 PM   #12095
My homepage has been set to RS
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: East Van
Posts: 2,160
Thanked 854 Times in 422 Posts
Failed 22 Times in 18 Posts
I'm so happy we have a flex space in our condo. We also have a giant black shelf from Costco. Since we love to cook and bake, it is filled with pantry staples that don't fit in the kitchen. Also all our soccer bags and sports stuff takes up the bottom shelves. Also have our recycling and second shoe rack in the flex space as well.

I have no idea how we could make it without the flex space. Especially since we are in a 1 bedroom.
Liquid_o2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 05:00 PM   #12096
RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
 
Bouncing Bettys's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bootyville
Posts: 4,638
Thanked 2,617 Times in 900 Posts
Failed 496 Times in 162 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Traum View Post
I'm guessing you haven't tried "doing stuff" in the tub?
Last I heard, tub girl is single

There was an article I read the other day about rent control in Vienna that I meant to link. Now I can't find it.
__________________
LEAFS!
Bouncing Bettys is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 05:23 PM   #12097
I have named my kids VIC and VLS
 
Hondaracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,742
Thanked 15,067 Times in 6,026 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by 68style View Post
Why do places always put tubs in instead of stand up showers, I hate bathtubs! I can’t be the only one???
In general you can use the space that a tub takes up and have a wayyy nicer walk in shower than your tub combo, but yea, women and children.

In our place we only have 1 bathroom used to be a seperate water closet and tub room with a big clawfoot tub, combined them and lost the tub and created a big walk in shower, couldnt be happier, probably the best shower ive ever used
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
Hondaracer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 07:57 PM   #12098
Performance Moderator
 
68style's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Richmond
Posts: 16,665
Thanked 17,353 Times in 5,806 Posts
Failed 291 Times in 187 Posts
^ Can I come shower at your place?

I’m no Kesler... but...
68style is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 08:32 PM   #12099
I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
 
snowball's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Vancouver
Posts: 2,997
Thanked 1,684 Times in 583 Posts
Failed 50 Times in 22 Posts
Also a tub is easier to cheaply waterproof and less money is spent on paying the trades dude to lay down more tiles. Cheaper to install a shower curtain than shower glass... god damn cheapass contractors.
snowball is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2018, 08:41 PM   #12100
14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
 
CT10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Burnaby
Posts: 624
Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts
Failed 1 Time in 1 Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ch28 View Post
Just an FYI for those looking in the Norquay area of Vancouver. The Ward townhomes and Acorn condo presales off Duke St. are having a hard time selling. Received a few emails from the sales agent with price reductions already.
Just looked at the layouts of the Ward. I'm guessing they're discounting their basement/garden suites? Just curious, how much are they dropping off the price?
CT10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:25 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
SEO by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Revscene.net cannot be held accountable for the actions of its members nor does the opinions of the members represent that of Revscene.net