one for you, nineteen for me

Now.

Immediately. Post haste. Yesterday. That's when I want my boat. I'm not a patient guy and when I want something, it's usually right bloody now that I'd like it please and thanks. I've found umpteen boats on yachtworld that I must have, can't miss out, need to buy! However, there's this whole capital gains thing that's in my way. I bought my house in May 2006. If you sell a house less than two years after moving into it, you owe the gub'ment taxes on the profit you made. After two years? Free and clear. Before two years? Cornhole'd. So here I sit, waiting until May 13th, 2008 before I can sell my house whilst all these beautiful boats sail past my office window whispering "take me home!".