Gee... Y'all are making my 5 ft x 3 ft tub seem like a baby tub compared to what y'all are wanting. If I forego my vanity and toilet, I could probably get one that big... lol Posted via Mobile Device
I get a kick out of some of hotels we have been to that boast "two person" whirlpools on the website, yet when we reach the hotel the tub can only fit me!
Two person whirlpools? Yeah, maybe if both partners are 5'2!
Just get a soaker tub for the bathroom. Get a hot tub for the back deck!
Just get a soaker tub for the bathroom. Get a hot tub for the back deck!
Yeah, this I think. I found one I want. My H isn't as happy with my decision, its cast iron and big... H has to get it and bring it to the house... They don't deliver. lol... He can be such a trooper at times Posted via Mobile Device
My husband and I are poor, so we do not own a home or land.
There will never be a deck or a backyard to have a hot tub in.
Since it makes sense for us to stay in this overpriced city, we will never own. The recession was horrible to us and we will be catching up on debt for a long time.
Most of the couples on TAM live more affluent lives, complete with large homes. I suppose that is where the assumption that we have a deck comes from.
How sad-we're moving to a two bedroom apartment with a balcony and that is a step up for us.
My husband and I are poor, so we do not own a home or land.
There will never be a deck or a backyard to have a hot tub in.
Since it makes sense for us to stay in this overpriced city, we will never own. The recession was horrible to us and we will be catching up on debt for a long time.
Most of the couples on TAM live more affluent lives, complete with large homes. I suppose that is where the assumption that we have a deck comes from.
How sad-we're moving to a two bedroom apartment with a balcony and that is a step up for us.
Ugh, now I'm a little depressed.
Sorry to hear that, FYD.
But it leads me to ask, how old are the two of you and what do you do for a living?
I am nearly 50 and have spent most of my life chasing a better life. My wife and I have worked our butts off to get where we are.
It can happen for you as well. Keep your head up, keep pushing...
Sorry to hear that, FYD.
But it leads me to ask, how old are the two of you and what do you do for a living?
I am nearly 50 and have spent most of my life chasing a better life. My wife and I have worked our butts off to get where we are.
It can happen for you as well. Keep your head up, keep pushing...
I'm sorry too, DanF. I'm sorry that you are oblivious to the struggles of those who are not well heeled; looks like your world is very small.
I'm not interested in discussing our careers or ages. You have the temerity to assume that everyone has a backyard big enough for both a whirlpool and hot tub. Therefore, I have nothing to talk about with someone who believes that only wealthy people exist in the world. We cannot possibly relate to each other.
My husband's family lives in a province where houses are very cheap. Some of those people look down on us for renting an apartment, but they are also country bumpkins who have never left their tiny villages. If houses cost an average of $175,000 here, we would be able to buy just like them. However, homes where we reside cost more than double the aforementioned figure.
You know what? I have resigned myself to the sad fact that we will never own. My husband is worth ten mansions. It is very presumptious of you to tell me that "it can happen" for us as well; you know nothing about our situation!
People can offend others without meaning to, so you may be right. It is hard to tell when we don't have the benefit of hearing each other's voices or seeing the faces of the TAM members we are conversing with.
I have stepped on toes without having that intention; I think most of us have. A friend of mine has just become engaged. I asked to see the ring and she made up an excuse. After the poor woman shared her serious (much worse than ours) financial problems, I realized that my assumption likely made her feel ashamed.
As for enjoying my non existent deck, we will love our balcony with the beautiful view of our city's skyline. Those who take shots at others for where they live are stupid.
DanF did not insult me, he just made a blanket statement based on his own life. I didn't like it and I don't think there is anything wrong with having that opinion. Sorry if you feel differently.
It would be like me assuming that every couple has a car, just because we do. Hello? Some couples can only afford to take transit. I live in the Iglooland version of NYC, complete with the same ridiculous housing costs.
I've been looking at those too. I had one in the house I lived at in college. But I can't justify the cost anymore Sure, those are a dime a dozen on Craigslist and eBay, but they most of the time have to be reglazed at a cost of over $400 and then the faucet sets for those are upwards of about $400... Ahhhhh, way too much for our measly budget.
Another kind I've been looking at are the kind for our house age (1950's), we have the original tub in our main bath, and I like it, but my H wants to modernize a bit for our new bathroom. Decisions, decisions!
It's getting so close, and it just dawned on me recently that I have this blank canvas to work with to create my little own retreat
I LOVE the claw footed tubs as well! I was unaware they would cost so much......*sigh* Posted via Mobile Device
It would appear you world is very small as well, seeing as you "assumed" your friend had an engagement ring. Posted via Mobile Device
No, because the engagement ring is an important symbol of a promise to get married. My friend is a traditional woman, so my assumption made complete sense.
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The recession was horrible to us and we will be catching up on debt for a long time. 
Therefore, I have nothing to talk about with someone who believes that only wealthy people exist in the world. We cannot possibly relate to each other.
I don't think Dan meant to be offensive at all. I also believe he just meant to be encouraging not condescending.
Those who take shots at others for where they live are stupid.
