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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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hey man i live in hewitt which is just outside of waco. there are a couple of diffrent forums in the waco area but you can check this one out!

http://www.texas-octane.com/

i work in waco as a firefighter but live in hewitt. if you have any questions shoot me a pm and i can help you out with what ever! show you around or whatever!

ls1redz and o2ws8 are good friends of mine! like i said there are a couple of different group that hang out alot.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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good stuff 4SFEDZ,

So I have been doing research. Can't find a few things. Trying to figure utilities cost. Water, Electricity, Gas. Looking for a price per KWh, per gallon, and whats your total bill.

Just trying to get a budget in mind.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Ohhh if I have time while I am in town I am going to look at

http://www.apartments.com/summary.as...0.66&srt3=0.92

and

http://www.apartments.com/summary.as...frm=1#MenuItem

for like a 6 month lease. either of those in bad parts of town? anyone have a suggestion for a real-estate company that deals with rental places or a good appartment complex?
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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Those arent bad at all!But I dont have much experience with apartment complex!My buddy 4SFEDZ does im sure he could help you out!
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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I am, just worried about the locations, cause every town has its bad spots. Good news, Camaro is going to stay with mom and dad until I have a garage/secure place for it. Ohh and where do I wanna go to catch MNF?

Vickings v. Packers? I smell blood.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Injected1
Vickings v. Packers? I smell blood.
hell ya!

man i would live at village green before sanger. there are def some better ones, what is ur budget for a place?

this is in hewitt, but electricity we pay .120/kWh. and ours runs 150-200. but our house was built in 2001 and bout 1600 sq/ft. and my fiance keeps it like 65-70 in the house. im not sure bout price per gallon but ours is ussually 100 or so. but thats for trash/sewer and we water the yard like 4 times a week. lol!

we lived at pecan ridge, (because it was close to mcc) and we payed on avg 100 for electricity and 50 for water. but the newer the apt the lower the elec!
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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oh and we might be goin out somewhere for the game, so ur more than welcome to come with us!
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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not sure of my budget yet, looking to stay under ~800 a month right now.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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In the hotel room, checking a few things then off to do some recon work.

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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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had to work yesterday, hows everything goin on the hunt?
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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There's a guy in McGregor that will inspect your car...mine is not legal by no means.. All he checks for are lights...just make sure they work and you're good to go!
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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4SFED, it's all good, I just ended up going to hooters having a few beers and winning some free wings.

SunCoast, that sounds good. If I get the job I will get details from you.

I interviewed earlier today, seemed to go well, gonna follow up calls, see what happens
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Originally Posted by Injected1
4SFED, it's all good, I just ended up going to hooters having a few beers and winning some free wings.

SunCoast, that sounds good. If I get the job I will get details from you.

I interviewed earlier today, seemed to go well, gonna follow up calls, see what happens
so where did you apply again?
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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SAIC it's a government contractor.
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Originally Posted by Injected1
SAIC it's a government contractor.
lol, no wonder ive never heard of it! when are you gunna find out if you got the job?
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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1.5-2 weeks
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