Comments on: Bad Economy Forces Family To Put Cave On eBay http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/ The War Starts Here Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:48:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: TBinSTL http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394969 TBinSTL Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:21:23 +0000 http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394969 It is not a natural cave, just a mine opening. There are lots of such things hereabouts. It is not a natural cave, just a mine opening. There are lots of such things hereabouts.

]]> By: TBinSTL http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394965 TBinSTL Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:18:56 +0000 http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394965 It's in Festus, MO, affectionately known around here as Nazi Bunker Country. It's actually pretty good living there. It’s in Festus, MO, affectionately known around here as Nazi Bunker Country. It’s actually pretty good living there.

]]> By: CPLViper http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394934 CPLViper Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:33:53 +0000 http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394934 It looks like a work-in-progress. Still, sure is roomy! Caves usually have a fixed temperature of around 55-60 degrees year-round but are usually very humid. That would not be so good for electronics. Would need to enclose a media room and install a good dehumidifier in there. What kind of heating system? Can't see a wood burning stove (or derivative) as the exhaust would be a bitch to install (heh). Running water (public or well)? How's the water pressure? Does it have public sewer or a septic tank? If a septic, where is it located ... exposed pipes to it? Lastly, bats, mice, other critters? That long tunnel looks like an ideal place for a shooting range, just need a backstop and ventilation. Hell, can even target practice on any critters coming up from the cave ... bats on the other hand ... don't like them too much. Although, good shotgun practice (heh). So here's how I see it ... Pros: Little chance of wind damage, can have a built in range limited only be the longest tunnel, year-round cool temperature cuts down on heating and cooling expenses, very spacious and only one lane of approach (good bunker). :twisted: Cons: No windows anywhere but the front, humidity, need for ventilation system and only one way to escape. If there was a fire in the front blocking the exit, bad shit will happen. It looks like a work-in-progress. Still, sure is roomy! Caves usually have a fixed temperature of around 55-60 degrees year-round but are usually very humid. That would not be so good for electronics. Would need to enclose a media room and install a good dehumidifier in there. What kind of heating system? Can’t see a wood burning stove (or derivative) as the exhaust would be a bitch to install (heh). Running water (public or well)? How’s the water pressure? Does it have public sewer or a septic tank? If a septic, where is it located … exposed pipes to it? Lastly, bats, mice, other critters? That long tunnel looks like an ideal place for a shooting range, just need a backstop and ventilation. Hell, can even target practice on any critters coming up from the cave … bats on the other hand … don’t like them too much. Although, good shotgun practice (heh).

So here’s how I see it … Pros: Little chance of wind damage, can have a built in range limited only be the longest tunnel, year-round cool temperature cuts down on heating and cooling expenses, very spacious and only one lane of approach (good bunker). :twisted:
Cons: No windows anywhere but the front, humidity, need for ventilation system and only one way to escape. If there was a fire in the front blocking the exit, bad shit will happen.

]]> By: Kermit http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394918 Kermit Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:12:26 +0000 http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394918 Hmmm only $300K? If we wanted to live further north, that would definitely be an option. Utilities must be fairly cheap being in the ground and all. Dehumidification has got to be a must though. Hmmm only $300K? If we wanted to live further north, that would definitely be an option. Utilities must be fairly cheap being in the ground and all. Dehumidification has got to be a must though.

]]> By: TBinSTL http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394913 TBinSTL Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:07:17 +0000 http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394913 I wonder if they would be interested in a trade? My house is worth more than that but probably not in this market. I wonder if they would be interested in a trade? My house is worth more than that but probably not in this market.

]]> By: CDTFLINT http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394910 CDTFLINT Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:59:03 +0000 http://patdollard.com/2009/02/bad-economy-forces-family-to-put-cave-on-ebay/#comment-394910 That...is...freaking...awesome. :shock: I wish I had 300k. That…is…freaking…awesome. :shock:

I wish I had 300k.

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