Originally posted by Tarmac
I could tell Dicky was a good guy and all, but he gave you his house? 
How'd that one come about?
Beautiful place, congrats.
No he didn't "give" it to anyone.
It was a complicated arrangement between Dickey and an interested 3rd party entity. A deal that, once the dust settles, will be mutually beneficial to all parties.
One thing is for sure. My wife doesn't complain nearly as much about my flying time. My sister shook her head and said "You ALWAYS land on your feet.....I thought that flying game was just a big waste of time and effort. It actually paid off for you, I'm impressed."
As far as the name goes...Swoop would probably want me to call it Ganja Gardens, or something...and then he'd want to turn it into that.
Fortress is more of a hint than Castle is...I must say.
The "other" name I was thinking about is funny if you know what movie I was thinking of:
Elsinor.
No Ocean view..but there is a Ferry Stop right at the end of the street, the ocean is that close. I will be getting to work via ferry from the moment I move in.
The house is over 100 years old, but Dickey put alot of work and money into upgrading it, because he planned on living there. (inside walls are up to 15 inches of solid concrete...I fear not any hurricane less than category 4). He then got the opportunity to buy the place he lives in now which is UNBELIVEABLE. He wants me to buy THAT from him in five years, but it is too big. It used to be the home of the governor who had eight full time staff!!
