mellaw6565
I heard that West Seattle Blog was a great site where people could share their experiences and information. There are a few responses above that fit that bill, but unfortunately there are some mean spirited busybodies like Cruiser and JimmyG who are obviously only on these forums to criticize and ridicule – even when they don’t have any personal experience on the issue or any real information to offer. If that is the way this site is – I won’t be back or recommend it to anyone else. How sad! I wish people would grow up and find something else to do with their life than comment on every post that goes on this site when they don’t have anything substantive to offer.
I had a legitimate question about possible options for getting a LEGAL C.O on my property and was really interested in anyone who has worked with code enforcement and the other agencies. When I said “getting around the illegality” I meant building out or attaching the unit or some other type of solution that has worked so that a LEGAL C.O. can be issued. The rest of that sentence was very clear. I already know the place is illegal – I’ve only had the property a year and I’m trying to remedy the situation. I know there are others out there in the same situation. Those are the people I’d like to hear from – people with real experience and information – not from idiots like Cruiser and JimmyG who have nothing useful to offer but are here to insult.
And BTW JimmyG – my students know how to behave better and show more respect when responding to others. They have been taught not to assume about the intentions or actions of others, to seek out more information or clarification when needed, and speak/think with respect for others. In fact, I showed them the exchange this morning in class and asked them about the sequence of responses and their first reaction (without my input) is that you are a jerk. They said they would be happy to give you some lessons on when to respond and when to keep your mouth shut when you don’t know what you are talking about (a basic rule of debating).
I’m a decorated teacher with several awards for excellence. That’s the kind of teacher I am – obviously you didn’t have that kind of teacher or you would behave better.