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Acceptable to go right over wood siding with Hardie Board? Is a adding a vapor barrier or felt recommended? 60 year old wood siding just doesn’t take paint well in deep snow country and looking for a solution if even just for the weather side. I’ve never worked with cement fiber boards… only...

This is a very active year for critters that like to set up housekeeping in home crawl spaces. I surveyed the perimeter and found 5 of 12 builders grade vent screens with the 1/4” mesh ripped out. The nominal size is 6x14 with finished in stucco opening of 5.5x13.5 opening. I’ve seen a...

A friend who is retired asked me my thoughts on the Ford Maverick as he would like a not so big truck for fishing but still room for 4 adults… I said let me post on the Tractor site as I don’t know much about new vehicles…

New study reveals serious hidden risk of touching store receipts: Maybe someone in the know can enlighten? Around the hospital thermal printers are everywhere. New study reveals serious hidden risk of touching store receipts: 'Really eye-opening'

In the world of Social Media and Freedom of Information statues what is often considered private is anything but… About 15 years ago I responded to a weekend work burglar alarm and discovered the medical clinic had been burglarized. I called law enforcement and secured the premises and gave a...

I’ve lived in homes as old as 1910 and as new as 1993… In many ways I think I dodged a bullet with older as I’ve seen some really bad new construction build quality on brand new development homes friends bought in Arizona and Texas… All have had conflict around the new home builder warranties...

Last week I injured my left foot plantar fascia at work. The pain would be controlled with ibuprofen and more by keeping weight off the foot. Last weekend was a very busy work project weekend with 11 straight days on the job to get it all done. Charge nurse saw me limping Monday morning and...

30 years ago my hospital won several community awards for design and urban renewal and only the best finishes used… stain grade hardwoods, institution grade neutral wall paper, corian, etc. The corp powers that be want to redo everything in shades of grey light green… which means painting over...

Anyone ever recover their phone after being stolen? My 10 year old 5G Android was taken at work this morning… I used it mostly for work so no email or huge picture file or banking info. What I did have was 10 years of work contacts and some very long text chains mostly to vendors… I called...

I drive my stick shift samurai at least weekly if not more. I was at the hardware store and a young guy asked me if it’s hard to drive? I said no… I learned to drive with a stick. Another skill set fading with time. How many TBN members own/drive manual transmission vehicle(s) in 2025?

Link to a story that got a lot of coverage in my state... California sheriff seized and slaughtered 9-old girl’s beloved pet goat. Now they owe her $300k California sheriff seized and slaughtered 9-old girl’s beloved pet goat. Now they owe her $300k

Family has a small city paved and fenced parking lot leftover from the auto dealership days going back to 1942 It’s been rented with city rental business license to a state and city licensed car dealer for overflow parking since the family left the auto business. The city has informed me via...

New Tax Filing Required? Beneficial Ownership Information Report deadline is January 1st, 2025. Failure to file before this deadline will result in penalties of up to $500 per day. Is this legit?

Over 30 fund raising text messages this afternoon/evening. Each has a different number so blocking not effective... Odd that the uptick started today... I guess do not call registry means nothing or maybe only applies to voice?

I’ve managed residential rentals for decades and paint is always a factor. It’s been a few years since oil enamels have been outlawed in California with the exception of quarts. Sherwin Williams sells no oil and my goto Kelly Moore closed it’s doors nationwide. Much of the housing stock dates...

Neighbor's basement toilet would would not go down after flush. Pulled toilet and found a heavy net work of roots outside the cast irons pipe and flange extending through wax ring into the toilet. Roots outside the pipe causing problems is a new one for me. The outside is heavily wooded so...

It’s been decades since I had a real vacation as every trip is always work related in some way. My coworker invited me to go with her and her family to the Philippines and anyone working in a hospital knows nurses with ties to the Philippines are a huge presence in the workforce. She thought...

I've been managing residential housing over 40 years and have many long-term tenants with the longest going back to 1987. Being a housing provider isn't what it once was... ever more restrictions and at the same responsibilities. A simple one page rental agreement with a second page...

Wall Street Journal story calling attention to falling fertility rates??? For the last 50 years I thought it was too many babies? I need a score card between ice age and global warming… so just one more topic to add...

Bridges, Red light cameras and commuter lanes now exclusively use license plate scanners to bill or deduct payment from those with transponders... Twice in the last 5 years I have received Toll Evasion invoices with penalties and short time line to tender payment. Thankfully a photo is part of...

Anyone use a mini split with dedicated solar panels? I don't have any connection or have I bought anything from this company but I like the idea of self contained solar...

Yesterday was my planned catch up on vehicle maintenance day that started with a bang when opening the garage door and one extension spring let go… no big deal, just needed a detour to Home Depot and $31 later all good. Number one on my to do list was brake pads and shoes for the 1987 Samurai...

Vacant parcel taxes sometimes called vacancy tax is real and spreading. $6,000 is a typical surcharge slapped on in addition to whatever property tax is due. The triggers vary depending on how long the parcel is vacant or not occupied in the calendar year. South Lake Tahoe is hoping to join...

I had hoped with maturity would come the time to enjoy the fruits of ones labor. So far the goal has remained elusive. A few close friends achieved or are close to their ideal but as a group it meant pulling up stakes and getting out of Dodge or more accurately leaving their home state... a...

Got a call the operating room corridor hallway lights went dark... this is one of the circuits on the life safety panel. This wing was built in 1995 and circuit is lighting only... no outlets ruling out something like a heater being plugged in and overtaxing the 20amp circuit. Reset the...

I’m not sure best how to resolve and calling on the TBN brain trust. My CPA filed and under reported income tax PAID tax year 2022… she totally missed the taxes paid on K1. I caught it within 24 hours and CPA immediately filed amended return. 6 weeks later I receive notice of underpayment and...

Upon the dirrction of the Estate Lawyer I hired a recommended Real Estate Appraiser to value Moms home. The home is very much 1950’s and the appraisal was very detailed over 43 pages. I offered my siblings the appraised price as-is with no sales costs… in other words a clean deal with a max 30...

Another thread had posts about Household Debt and mentioned many college grads are starting out with significant debt due to student loans. There are ways around besides having the means to self fund or through family. Tried and true are scholarships for all or part of expenses… 2 of my 4...

My almost 9 year old work supplied Android is nearing end of life… minimum new battery and replace charging socket is one option or replace. It does much better in fringe areas than Apple 6s when I did a side by side test. The company no longer supplies phones and told me to keep it and I use...

Unknown to me my restored 1957 Ford 700 series was moved to do some barn storm damage repair work. An attempt to start it was made with jumper cables and failed so it was towed. The tractor is original 6 volt positive to frame and was jumped with 12 volt negative to frame… ouch! I have since...

I was recently at the post office and noticed someone making a video of the place. The reason I noticed is another customer was having a meltdown saying she does not consent to being filmed and was calling 911… yes really calling 911 for a person with a smart phone recording. I just figure...

I'm responsible for a number of residential insurance policies and a new twist is insurers requiring Leak Detection Systems should insurance be offered on home older than 30 years. Anyone have experience with home water leak systems? I drip irrigate and wonder if my deep drip will be seen as a...

I'm in rural Washington on 17 acres and most neighbors have much more land. Always very good relations with all my neighbors except my closest have not met since 2005... others say he is kind of a recluse and doesn't socialize and his homestead almost looks let go like no one maintains it...

Today was my 5th and 6th visit to the Bank still trying to regain access to Mom and Dads two Trust Accounts. As incredible as it seems the Bank has twice lost all the Trust documents… although they say just misplaced. Apparently the regulations have changed a lot since 1996 so everything is...

For me it’s almost all knowledge books ranging from Do it Yourself Home Repair, Auto Repair, Appliance Repair etc. On the next self are books on the Law, Accounting and Real Estate along with lots of Code Books. About the only other books are World Atlas and Destination Specific… National...

First Marriage at 60? I guess 60 is the new 30??? My good friend spent a lifetime traveling and building his business… never married and no kids… some would say focused others would say workaholic. He sold his business and set and he told me it’s time to settle down and I didn’t know what to...

Anyone have a shredder Vac and car to comment? I know Stihl and Echo offer gas powered and others have plug in electric. No battery offerings that I know. It would seem a shredder vac would speed up my maintenance chores... especially in the fall. Would like to hear the good and bad if you...

I’m looking at replacing 18 Carrier rooftop gas packs plus a 40 ton 100% outside air buildup system all circa 1995 The costs are staggering as are the lead times. It use to be simple but with refrigerant mandates and energy standards and the move away from any gas comfort heating it seems the...

Whenever I enter Tractorbynet.com or click on the Icon I get this WorldPress Error followed by there has been a critical error on this website and then a link to click to learn about troubleshooting WorldPress is my Android phone toast?

The pandemic certainly curtailed banking with many local branches closed over a year and by appointment when reopened until fairly recently. Banks are again open but making cash and/or “Large” deposit is not business as usual and now cause for extra scrutiny and holds up to 15 days… crazy when...

The 2011 Toyota Tire Pressure Sensor illuminated on the dash and sure enough I found a nail in the tread. Took it back to Goodyear and agreed to buy 2 new tires and Pressure Sensor “Kits” plus their expensive mount and balance… I declined the $30 each tire road hazard. Went to pick up and...

5 times in the last 3 years a 500lb bear estimated by law enforcement has done property damage to the cabin in Tahoe. The first two times it ripped the pipe off the propane tank losing 450 gallons the first time and nothing the second because the valve was off which turns out to be a violation...

My brother was approached this week about placing a cell tower at the farm. They did a site walk and it looks promising. Another farm has a better location but absolutely refuses to allow a tower so the provider is scouting alternate locations. Anything to watch out for? Any questions we...

Work Life Balance for lack of a better word seems to have undergone a fundamental shift. Not just in medical where I work but in industry and business in general. The tractor dealership has more work than mechanics. The days of competing individuals seeking promotion to managerial or career...

Ive had printers over 40 years but only in the last few have nearly full cartridges "Expired" requiring replacement. These printers are for specific functions which have regular use but low page counts. Is this a new thing across the board or only with HP printers and HP ink? Also a few...

I reported a property crime in progress calling 911. Apparently the excellent video surveillance system the business has in place resulted in the arrest of the perpetrator(s). I found this out when subpoenaed to appear as a witness by the District Attourney. The incident occurred to a...

I now know 12 that have had Catalytic Converters stolen. It takes less than a minute with cordless tools. Mostly Japanese vehicles… last night my friends Toyota pickup… Last week a Prius. Also reports on high end European makes. Driveway, street, parking garage, shopping mall… easy targets...

May come a time where ergonomics or even human operators needed. Robotics is a growing field and capabilities amazing. Came across this video...

Here in the West I’ve noticed a marked slow down in the Real Estate market starting with inventory up, days on market longer and price reductions. Price Reductions unheard of for a long time now becoming common and the change happened quick just over the last two months. Of course when values...

Riskfactor.com launched to detail property fire and flood risk hazards now and projected. Checking I found some better and some worse than what I thought...

After comparatively very little Internet solicitations for almost 2 years my inbox has exploded with special offers, coupons, discounts, etc... My though is where were you all when I did have things to buy? Maybe I'm just more tight fisted now and have come to appreciate less is often more...

Perhaps a minimum post count before member can post a link would curb the uptick of one post new members spamming TBN? Even a low count of say 10 posts would help...

Thinking of jumping in purchasing WeBoost for the home. I have unlimited Verizon and T-Mobil but my home office had no coverage and dining room table minimal unless a plane happens to be flying over making calls and internet drop... My work around is placing one phone on top of the dining room...

Neighboring parcel is for sale for the first time since 1955 to settle the estate and there appears to be confusion among the prospective buyers and agents as to the location of our shared property line... I have not been able to find the pins shown on my property's 1989 survey... The street...

Seems all county offices and most city remain closed for in person due to Covid Mom did not receive property tax bill for the parcel she has had her garden on for over 50 years. Tried to reach Tax Collector and each time after being on hold for as long as 17 minutes recording said call back...

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My Bay Area tenant is an avid fisherman and has a freezer and a refrigerator plugged in under a backyard patio cover. Tenant claims faulty electrical has caused several to fail. I’ve tested the outlet with a load/voltage drop tester without issue. Tenant wants to be reimbursed for two year...

I had my own car but decided to go the safe route and used my Grandmother's 1972 4-door Buick Skylark... Somehow showing up in a restoration in process Model A Ford seemed like asking for trouble...

Big Tex Dump Trailer Stolen Last night... Locked pipe gate laying in road with chain wrapped around hit... Seems truck was used to yank out the gate and then inside and cut lock chain and used safety chain to haul away under the cover of darkness... To a person everyone has has experienced...

https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/oakland-bans-the-use-of-combustion-engine-powered-leaf-blowers-and-string-trimmers Since 1980 I've been doing hillside fire suppression with handlebar trimmers... The terrain is rugged and taxing covering many acres... Now illegal to use gas powered...

The TBN format in my phone totally changed since last night? Now there is a Tic Tac Toe looking Icon in the upper right corner??? I'm guessing it must be an App format? I miss the tabs across the top of the page. For years I logged on just like on my computer but no longer see all the new...

Brother bought new Dodge Durango and nothing bad to say as it had been a great all around family and tow vehicle... until today. California got the first major rain the last few days and Durango is parked outside... He went to start and punched a rod out of the block that was so loud neighbors...

Mom and I each received Debit Cards in the mail yesterday called EIPCard. First thought this must be just another scam? Looking a little more my guess is it could be legit? I've never received money from the Government and this includes a stimulus check... Mom did get a check You have to...

Is 6 GA chain link fabric the answer to beef up security on an 11 GA fence that gets cut at least once a week? Had Razor wire but no longer allowed. Dogs a problem due to barking. Kind of out of answers when thives have get out of jail cards...

Nice Sunday morning here... evidently too nice. Lots of deliveries daily, Amazon, Post Office, FedEx, Contract Deliveries, etc... Well, it happened again... Porch Pirates follow the trucks and snatched packages moments after they are placed... maybe a dozen in the neighborhood today 11 to noon...

Question for Radio Buffs... Some of the worst AM radio reception experienced is with new vehicles and clock radios My 1950 Plymouth and 1959 Rambler have tube AM radios and provide perfect reception along my work commute. Any late model BMW or similar has the worst to the point of total...

Growing up the flag was a common sight... Not so much anymore around the SF Bay Area. One of the first things I did at the new place was install a Flagpole from Harbor Freight (With Made In USA upgraded flag)

With many of us wanting to do more with smaller generators or limited power I'm hoping those in the know will post the good and bad along with pitfalls to avoid when sizing and buying. It almost seems like magic simply adding a small electronic gizmo let's smaller generators do the heavy start...

Tenant called to say no hot water and I went to investigate. Found pilot out and relit... kept going out after a minute... Cracked the supply and no flow...asked if Bill paid? Went to meter cracked union on output side and nothing... cracked on supply and flow... called utility and about a...

My guess is few here use their tractor within city limits. 90% of my tractoring is city... What say you?

Shouldn't complain after 35 years of faithful service... Only two bolts... right?... should be simple fix to R and R thermostat. After three and half decades the bolts didn't give and both broke off. Not being able to take in the 1985 Chevrolet Van for Smog Check is a problem... can't pay the...

Post Office delivered residential mail today but banks are closed citing Juneteenth Federal Holiday. Surprised the US Post Office would forego a Federal Holiday and it sure caught me off-guard as Friday is my close out the week banking day... I was not alone in my surprise as a steady stream...

Mom and her neighbors have had the same landlines and phone numbers for 50-60+ years. I still have my landline with DSL which was the only internet working when power was off for days at a time due to the California Wild Fires... It was interesting looking at area WiFi and one by one they...

Now I am starting to worry... My Credit Union that I love just closed its doors system wide... with no notice. I posted before that all the local Wells Fargo branches closed... folks this is getting serious because in every declaration front the White House down it was said Banking is...

Seems there is a war on cash and it finally hit home for me. For decades I have managed residential rentals... some units have been low income and others premier property... an eclectic mix. One 4 bedroom home is rented by 5 students... good kids... one couple and 3 singles... Each month the...

There are times it sure would come in handy to have a vacuum like the Cyclone Rake and the DR Leaf Vac shown on TV attached or towed by mowers... Anyone using a yard mower... either tractor based or backpack style care to comment? Lots of landscape rock area with protected Oaks that like to...

My Dad and Uncle owned a parking lot in the city... it is paved with a small cashier hut and toilet. To be on the safe side I placed a liability policy on the property when Mom inherited the property should someone "Trip and Fall" New policy placed with my broker of 38 years and we have zero...

The majority of Natural gas use 9 months of the year here is for Domestic Hot water at about $1.65 per Therm Thinking of going Solar Electric and wondering if it makes sense to go larger to either replace the gas heater with electric OR Leave the gas heater in place on a lower setting and...

The home where I previously lived that is now a rental stands in a 1922 subdivision where all the garages are detached and to the rear of the property as was code at the time... The side walls closest the property line are built 9" inside the line so the 9" eve overhang is on the line... these...

One of the places I work is a dead zone unless satellite... I carried a pager for years and never a missed a page anywhere on location. My immediate neighbor has WiFi set up and gave me his password... it works but just barely. Did a little experiment... Apple 6S is basically useless. Moto...

Mom's side of the family have been Diary farmers at the same farm going back to the 1700's... the farm ceased farming when my cousin realized the land is more profitable than dairy farming. Dad's Father was law clerk and later started his own auto business... Dad's Mom was a legal Secretary and...

After 4 months of waiting I picked up the keys to the new place this evening... The estate needed this long to sort and cart away a lifetime of personal property. I called the local Utility PGE to transfer service and a lot has changed rate and tier wise since the last time I did... also, the...

Started an earlier thread about prices and here is a L3901 quote a relative just received... At 40k I asked them to send it to me... I figured it is at least 10k too high and it turns out the math doesn't add up. $2100 Freight and Delivery on a 270 hour machine also sounds strange. But...

A relative is getting ready to do site work and looking for a tractor. I have not bought anything modern in some time. Looking around it seems asking prices for some old Kubota tractors are close to what they cost new. Even price checking the D3 dozer I sold indicate it has appreciated nicely...

I've been around tires my entire life... the last 5 years I have a couple of stems go bad each year and all on bought with new tires with new stems at different shops. Last year I had two new premium tires put on my Utility trailer... got a flat yesterday and couldn't find a puncture... sure...

I'm on the West Coast and was curious what it would cost to ship a Farmall A from the East Coast... PA to CA. Got lots of quotes with U-Ship providing the bulk... Quotes ranged from $3300 to $3900 for 2,800 miles I have had cars shipped East Coast to California and never paid more than half...

Zoning prohibits all accessory buildings... so even being on 2 acres adding on tractor space means the addition must be attached to the home. Home is rectangular in shape and on a downslope all the way to the creek at the bottom. I'm envisioning something like a giant attached "Carport"...

There was a time when I would come home and find 10 to 15 pages of unsolicited faxes on my fax machine... paper and ink wasted. Have not had one single junk fax this year... not a one. I still get faxes... each week a supplier has me fax in an order... and sometimes I need to send/receive...

I've read the 740 can pull two plows but have also read the Howard Aux transmission isn't best suited for heavy pulling? In the real world of vintage iron... would he Howard Aux transmission be a liability? According to the seller the Howard was bought to keep up the PTO speed while using the...

I saw a new Ridgeline today... Have to say it looks well thought out and I liked it. The 5k towing is a major drawback but if you don't need to tow more or have a larger tow vehicle it could be just the ticket with 280hp. I have be a fan of Toyota reliability for a longtime but the...

I'm seeing Row Crop vintage tractors going for less to significant less than the same model in the Utility Version... Not having any experience with Row Crop tractors I'm wondering why? Also, why the need in the first place for a Row Crop vs similar in Utility format?

I'm not a picture taker but had the Deere M out for National Night Out a few weeks ago. The farm hosted the local gathering and the Tractors and Farm Animals are always well received. This Deere was a local 1 owner tractor and used but not abused... It runs great without a whiff of exhaust...

Growing up we were just happy to have wheels... no one gave us a car unless you had an old aunt or uncle. Things change and today the kids of people I work with are very particular with first cars... it is either a new Civic or Corolla if not a family car... no real in between... especially for...

I have a lot of copper pipe at the Hospital in the 1995 addition The steam lines are all copper L and sizes range from 3/4 to 1 1/2" and brazed joints. The pressure is 65 psi which provides the 60 psi needed to run the sterilizers... First 20 years zero problems... The last 24 months I have...

My sister in law told me she wants a Billy Goat to keep vegetation in check... silly me, I though she meant a real live goat. What she is looking at is the brush cutter with Honda Mower. Brushcutters & Walk Behind Brush Mowers | Billy Goat She inherited a YAZOO mower that I like very much...

Never a fan of cell phones because I always seem to be in areas of no or poor coverage... both in California inside the city limits, Olympia WA and inside the Hospital where I work... Problems started when work got rid of pagers for Cell Phones. My newest phone is a smart phone that has an...

USPS is considering operating a van pool to bus in workers as it cannot fill vacancies. Interesting times we live in. I remember when applicants for Post Office jobs greatly outnumbered the positions available... United States Postal Service Career Opportunity Hiring Event Tickets, Multiple...

I called my Insurance Agent to let them know I have rented my home... I have had the policy with them since 2005. To my surprise, the Agent said we should just leave it as is??? I still have my shop with tools and at least one car there... but the house is rented. Anyone in Insurance see a...

In the scheme of things this is very minor, but annoying. Open my February Costco Credit Card Statement and notice a charge for $29.95 for one of the Medical Alert Companies. I question the charge and ask for the account to be closed... the charge was under Mom's name... Mom has not had a...

Ran into a guy that runs everything with Stihl 50 to 1 mix... which has a fuel stabilizer component. He said it has eliminated problems with ethanol blends and equipment runs well, plus less fuel cans sitting around. Uses it in his Honda Generator, Rototiller, Log Splitter, Honda Mower...

I've read a few here post about building a traditional deck using aluminum or composite materials. Hoping those with information can post pictures and tips they learned along the way. Recently, I got a very expensive bid to replace a wood deck built new in 2005... the bid was just shy of 80k...

I have had the same phone since 1980 and the line quality started out bad with lots of static and noise.... phone company never was able to make it clear but it worked OK for Dial Up Internet... Only one jack and it is direct through wall installation... no "Inside" wire to speak of. In 2000...

Windstorm pulled one of the corrugated roofing panels off the peak of the 1860 Redwood Barn and loosened several others. I was surprised to see the nails holding the panels had lead washers under the nail heads. The entire exterior of the barn roofing has a rusted patina... the underside looks...

Just wondering how those retiring before medicare eligible and no pension related health insurance make a go? One couple I know are both 63... the 16k they pay for coverage is a tough nut to crack as the premiums continue to go up each year. For those pension eligible with Health Insurance may...

Reading up on the new Gas RTV from Kubota and came across this for load capacity Sidekick cargo capacity enables it to carry up to 15.2 cubic feet or half a ton (1,000 lbs./600 lbs. California models) Wondering why the difference and if it is in fact de-rated...

Discover Card is offering 1.4% with few strings for their online Savings Account. There was a time when the local banks would offer incentives for new money or paid competitive rates... Local Credit Unions are much better but have not found anything comparable to the current Discover Card...

I'm going out on a limb here but it just seems there is no end to sexual harassment stories these days and wanted to relate the other side... My good friend and co-worker was visiting his parents when two deputies knocked on the door... my friend opened the door and the deputies asked for Bill...

I know a few elderly that are struggling and thought with winter and the high utility cost that I would put a $100 on each of their accounts and call it a good deed for Christmas. I was at the Pacific Gas and Electric window and my payments were refused... even spoke to a manager who said it...

Looking for a quality electric log splitter in the 20 to 25 ton range... should work on 20 amp 120v but could make 240v if needed. Had a friend with one years ago with a Baldor commercial motor he used in inside his shop. Searched and seems the only electric units are cheap 5 ton and less...

After college I worked about a year in a Union Shop... great experience and everyone knew the rules... just needed to look it up or ask the steward when in doubt. For 10 years I had my own company which I still have on a greatly reduced scale. For 25 years I was salaried exempt management...

Finding/Returning Lost Items... I tend to come across things people have lost... some as part of my job at the Hospital and some by being observant or happenstance. I will exhaust all avenues to return lost items... but surprised many don't Last week I found a key ring with an expensive car...

In past disasters the Bay Area media has always listed a half dozen organizations accepting donations for disaster relief... With Harvey the only organization getting coverage is the Red Cross... it is as if the Salvation Army and other faith based organizations no longer exist. Didn't think...

My good friends, the ones I have written about that would give you the shirt off their back if you asked or open their shop and say take anything you need are passing away fast... I'm in my 50's and my friends have always been older to much older... guys that know how to get things done and...

I worked behind a parts counter most of my High School Years as well as Food Service... One of the things that I learned is that you take care of the customer in front of you as that customer is a "Bird in the Hand" With so much going Digital and Online it seems like old fashioned customer...

Back in the day it was common to change out plugs and points at 10k miles. Cars have not had points since the 70's and spark plugs last a long time. Recently I have been hearing dealers dissuading owners from changing plugs. One of my friends took in his bought new and only dealer serviced...

My brother has about 2000 gallons of deeded spring water for his 65 acres and expensive city water... He wants to plant about 60 acres and needs water to make it work. Had professional sounding done, a geologist and the parcel mapped... also, had a Dowser come out as well as reviewing county...

My brother snapped a picture of his 1949 Farmall Cub in front of his Redwood Barn circa 1860... some boards are 20" wide on the barn... The little Farmall is always a conversation starter when out. He's thinking of using it around the Christmas Tree farm to pull an old wood hay wagon... all...

I suspect my ACER hard drive is going out because my keyboard has started to freeze or simply go to the black screen of death. When this happens there is not even a flicker from the Hard Drive indicator. All functions stop except I can insert a CD and hear it spin... but that is it and the...

My friend is 91 and is just getting back on her feet after a fall that left her in a rehab facility for some time. She has a A8100 Top Loader Maytag Washer that now will not agitate and looks like this...

My brother mentioned it would be nice to be able to have a line of sight cordless phone for the Christmas Tree Farm for about 6 weeks each year... The Tree Farm has a long established dedicated number that gets as many a 60 calls right after Thanksgiving asking about trees. I thought he could...

Almost all of the last 26 years I've been a salaried employee and the last 7 I have had a lot of latitude keeping the hospital going due to the revolving door at the top and have become the go to person in just about every aspect outside patient care... negotiating contracts, setting priorities...

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In town heavy traffic and light turns green... in the right turn lane and pedestrian steps out so all cars stop... the third car plowed into the second which was a new Ford Escape... I was the 4th car and saw it all... What I was not expecting is to see 3 young men spring from the back seat of...

My 12 year old nephew and 10 year old niece were visiting Grandma and were very interested in her rotary dial telephone... they had never seen one and asked how does it work... both kids have Apple 6S phones. So I showed them and they made a call and were fascinated it still works... Then I...

I've never been without metal tins of DOOR-EASE in my tool boxes for at least the last 50 years... It is something that has been around forever in the automotive trade and I use a couple of times a week around the Hospital, Antique Cars, Tractors, Cabinets, etc. I went to order more and like...

I always have done all my own servicing of the family fleet when not included in the purchase price. Being a little laid up right now I decided to take advantage of the service coupons from the Toyota and BMW Dealers, both the selling dealers and other nearby Dealers. Would you believe needing...

I was catching up on some chores with today being a holiday and all. Last week I was sent to pick up food for a work staff meeting the aluminum casserole tray leaked onto the front passenger seat between the backrest and seat cushion... it was really dried in there so I went to clean out the...

My air tools all date from the 1970's and use the automotive style P quick couplers. My new Rolair Compressor came with a universal coupler that looks identical to this one on Ebay and can accommodate many different styles. 1 4" Solid Brass Female Universal Quick Coupler Fits A M T Style Air...

I asked because when I was growing up we all bought cars with money we earned... mine wasn't even running and I spent time going through it and it was reliable and cheap. I find in my circle that most of the parents label anything old to be unsafe and too risky. Surprisingly... many have...

Mom active with her retired military circle of friends and they can't say enough good things about USAA for Insurance and other services. Her friends said due to Dads military service she can join as a widow. I called and it seems this is not possible unless Retired from the Military or Killed...

My Deere 110 TLB is just about at the point of needing new front tires and I'm clueless to brand and source. The tires are nearly worn smooth. Is going the Dealer route the most expensive option? I believe the size is common with skid steers which means there are a lot of tires to choose from...

I'm fast becoming a fan of never renting anything with a wood burner... My tenant was complaining the Insert was not drawing well so I came to investigate... Turns out they had burned a whole cord of Green Pine... because I asked what happened to the split pile of pine just outside the...

The 2003 Sea Ray stern drive has been sitting in a carport with cover for 6 years... when it was put away the tank was filled and marine stable was added... My brother is asking for advice and what he needs to do... it was never planned to sit so long but 4 years of drought and a move kept the...

My 12 year old Deck is starting to go... It has me wondering what would be the ultimate Pacific Northwest Deck? Pressure treated, synthetic planks, red iron joists, concrete sonotube supports or build the whole thing of brown anodized aluminum? All suggestions welcome. I've seen some...

Wasn't sure what I was looking at when I saw the rear Gull Wing doors open and then realized the SUV is the new Model X Tesla... Looks like 7 passenger with tree row seating. Did notice a small trailer hitch... curious as to what the tow capacity rating is for the first all electric SUV. I've...

Not too far from the property in Washington is Kubota Dealer that carries a lot of inventory. My brother was up for a visit and wanted a price on a RTV and was told they do not sell out of their territory and he should look closer to home... thought it was odd but what the heck. The last few...

My 80+ year old retired friends closed their business... business has been in a decline for the last 10 years due to health issues. In 1965 they bought the Duplex next to the their little shop with expansion in mind... over the years it has been rented to tenants with the last one moving out...

Talk about tractors holding value... 1938 Minneapolis-Moline UDLX “Comfortractor” sells for $2, at Mich | Hemmings Daily

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My niece raised a pig for 4H and last weekend she participated in the exhibition and sale... Lots of good looking farm stock at the fair and very attentive kids... Turns out her pig was bought by a breeder so she was very happy. Their home set up was a nice open area where the pig could come...

I knew it was just a question of time before the trash inspector would be making a visit. The city where I work has instituted a source waste management ordinance with teeth as in the power to cite and fine. Currently work spends 15k annually for a 6 yard dumpster twice a week and another 3k...

Mom's companion Australian Shepherd of 15 years past last week after a short decline lasting 3 days... they went daily for a 3 to 5 mile loop walk for the last 14 years... he was born at her home so was always a special part of the family and very good with people and especially kids of all of...

I've got a 35 year old shake roof the critters are having a field day with... crows and raccoons... I was able to stop the coons but not the crows. At one time shake roofs were the only option... that changed in 1992 after 3,000 homes were lost in the Oakland firestorm. One of the approved...

It could just be where I live or a sign of the times... All my great locally owned Hardware stores are going away... Some I had accounts with and others I patronized because they had what I needed. ACE, TrueValue, Do it Best, etc... are fading fast. Most had longtime family ownership and...

Looks very capable with nearly 2 tons of loader capacity... Does have the DPF which I have avoided. Kubota Tractors - M62TLB Series

I use to be one of those that had my taxes in early... not so easy anymore when waiting on K-1 and Proof of Health Insurance forms... This year, due to a holiday we have till Monday to file on time. It is also this time of year when it really hits home just how much taxes are a part of...

I have some older Craftsman tools that I've picked up over the years and they have served me well... mostly hand and power tools dating from 1970 and older... Table saw is simple and rugged... neighbor bought it in 1960 and gave it to me when they moved... Chain saw I bought in 1970 with...

Bought a Woods 5' Disc for the L3800 Purpose was to clean up some of the bottom land. Only wants to go in 6 to 8 inches... thinking I need to add some weight for better performance? Never been around or used a Disc... it does seem a little light compared to some I have seen. There are...

We have deeded Spring Water rights going back the pioneer days... about 50 years ago the Spring Source became parkland with the provision the Park maintain the Spring and the supply piping to the ranch. The Park decided it needs to meter the water to track usage which is fine... we have a...

Seems to mirror what I have been seeing... One of my good friends was in the market for a standard cab f150 and no exaggeration... there were none to be found... he went with a extended cab. The lots here are moving a lot of luxury and crew cab trucks... some accounting for half their sales...

We just had a drum of bio diesel dropped off this morning... it was free as an incentive to open an account. The driver said we need to have a spill containment system in place. It can be as simple as a special pallet like platform that can hold 60 gallons should there be a leak. Never...

Is it worth it to ditch the OEM Ford Factory optional automatic locking hubs with the "3 Screw Cover" for manual locking hubs on a 1996 F150? If so there are several aftermarket hubs to choose from. As I understand it the OEM really only work going forward and the vehicle has to travel a few...

One of my projects on the ranch is to put in a firetrail/firebreak along the fenced property boundaries... It's been let go over the years and access is an issue... Over the last two years I have been using the Deere 350C to make my way... so far so good. Some of the slopes must be 45...

At one time there were significant differences between the F100, F250 and F350 trucks. When Ford truck shopping it really seems the F350 is almost redundant? The F150 is in it's own class with specs that supercede older heavier models. The Super Duty F250 is a significant difference from the...

I've got a 1996 f150 extended cab 4wd 5spd longbed 6cyl pickup not being used as in 300 miles in 2015 Put it up for sale on Craigs last year and had a lot of interest... not a single person showed up... wasted a lot of time which is typical for where I live. It's very clean... zero rust... no...

In California just about every vehicle 1976 and newer is required to pass emission testing otherwise know as a Smog Test. It got me to wondering how many other State test 40 year old vehicles? Smog Shops really don't have a clue when it comes to carburetors... at least around here. Plus...

Sale of the company appears imminent which means starting over as a new hire across the board. Many have months of sick time on the books and most are using it. Some for elective surgery and some for family leave to care for parents/kids. A few went on medical leave and dragged it out until...

Went to the auto parts store to buy a jug of low temp premixed windshield wiper fluid and found it has been banned in most of California by the Air Board because it contains alcohol, which is classified as a volatile organic chemical. Got me thinking about those of us that buy it to use as...

Not looking to spend a fortune... saw a very nice unit at Costco for $2200 which is about 10 times more than I am looking to spend. Anyone know of a well made, easy to clean/use meat slicer they could recommend for occasional household use? When I worked in Europe there were several things...

I'm in the county in Washington State. As some here know I have been unsuccessful in getting Comcast to run 500' from the pole to the rent home I have... Also, the direct bury electric cable installed by the utility has been repaired twice at no charge by the utility and I have been told it is...

Each month I pay bills for a number of different people/entities Some are property accounts, some are elderly and also for Mom... Recently, I've noticed an uptick is payment errors... thank goodness I have the cancelled checks as proof. Just received a delinquent bill for underpayment plus...

The reason I ask is when I worked around the car business there were always extra cars sold during Christmas for delivery on Christmas... sometimes we would put a giant bow or the roof and do a home delivery and all the neighbors would come out to see what Santa brought. Maybe tractors are too...

I've spent hours trying to come up with a new source for 1/4" x 17' single use poly strapping with a zip locking mechanism... It's something that has been used around the Christmas Tree business for years... lightweight... easy to use, super strong and cheap. Contacted shipping and packing...

I guess I've been asleep for about 20 years... My brother is in the market for a new pickup and towing capacity along with being able to take the family are at the top of his list. He has narrowed it down to the F150 crew cab with a 6.5' bed. There are plenty of crew cabs and most have the...

A week ago my 13 year old niece asked to borrow my PJ trailer for a school class project and being her godfather... there was no way I could refuse... I was not even home at the time and told her where to pick it up. I caught a glimpse of it going down main street today with a police escort...

Looking at buying a home about a mile outside the city limit... it is well water with 10,000 gallon fire sprinkler water tank, fire sprinklers in home and shop, metal roof on shop, fired tile roof on house and a concrete pond for additional water. Structures are within 100 feet of highway...

Just returned from 13 days in Austria and while there I was made the first International member of the Neumarkt Oldtimer club and have the shirt to prove it... Old Tractors and Cars have never been more popular and the locals plan monthly tractor tours with a big get together each August. I...

Brother lives in an area where everyone is on sewer... he is not and they won't connect because the pioneer homestead dates from the 1860's. Because no one has septic... there are no pumpers in the area... he has called a few from the neighboring county and was told they don't cross county...

I've been extremely pleased with this Chimney Cap in Stainless because it mounts inside the flue and needs no lip to secure. CMI - Flue Guard (Last item at bottom of page) Contacted the factory and learned there are no plans for another run in Stainless... just regular steel which can last 10...

Today it has been reported that all the water Tom Selleck used was paid for... https://celebrity.yahoo.com/news/official-water-tom-selleck-accused-stealing-paid-194923625.html Just another example of print first and ask questions later... plus the district spent 22k on private investigation...

Looking for a low cost option to locate a car should it be stolen... I'm not talking about a high end... just for regular cars like Mom's newer Corolla. Any suggestions?

The Bear population is fast becoming fearless here in the Sierra Nevada range... Bear proof garbage enclosures and such are now common. Another problem is Bears damaging propane tank lines and regulators especially in empty vacation cabins... Just finishing an unplanned repair and now I'm...

I posted before about an increase in Credit Card early warning calls... Since then I have been twice a victim... My cards are always on my person... never out of my sight and zero chance of anyone getting any info at home and I shred important papers instead of tossing in the trash. Today I...

Noticed posts on scoring Free Stuff and thought why not start a thread. I do have sources that qualify... Next to work is a Restaurant that always has food grade 5 Gallon pails to toss out... we share a common area for trash. Over the years... I have provided 5 gallon pails to just about...

New it had to happen someday... my first BX issue. Started up the BX today for some chores and found the joystick would drift to dump with almost no effort. At first I didn't realize the loader was dumping by itself... my hand was not on the joystick. I'm guessing whatever the problem it has...

Just went through all of my 2-cycle equipment... I have the following ratios: 16 to 1 20 to 1 32 to 1 40 to 1 50 to 1 Hoping not to have to keep 5 cans of different mix on hand... the store bought pre mix that is alcohol free is 50 to 1 Never had a piston seize so I must be doing...

About 25 years ago I bought Dad a commercial ECHO SRM 300e handlebar Brush Cutter... It's been a real trooper each season. A couple of years back the tank cracked... more like a split when I took a tumble. ECHO has basically discontinued parts for non-CARB compliant equipment and no tanks...

I live in California and to balance the budget fines and fees have escalated greatly. A simple broken taillight ticket averages about $490... $100 for the fine plus $390 in fees and if not paid promptly a $300 court surcharge is added which leads to Driver's License suspension if not cleared...

Air quality districts are moving ahead with plans to permanently burn wood burning by requiring the removal of code approved/permitted wood burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts at the time of sale or rental. Plan to require fireplace retrofits at Bay Area homes for sale heats up smoke debate...

Just got an e-mail from a friend asking me for advice on this new Dump trailer she found on Craigslist... It would be used for dump runs and to haul anything horse related... hay, shaving etc. Never shopped for a new dump trailer so I putting it out there for comment and will forward them...

The local Autozone parts house offered free OBD 2 code reading until the State of California file a lawsuit to stop it. It was a great service that got people in the door and often left buying repair parts. The issue was parts stores are not licensed as repair facilities and that was that...

As many of you know... Mom's pride and joy Corolla was stolen 2 weeks ago. Insurance said we should be thinking about a replacement. Looked at a ton of cars and she really does not care for the new Honda and Toyota small car offerings. Cars she does like are the 2015 Ford Fiesta and Fusion...

Year ago I posted pictures of the 2001 Toyota Corolla that Mom ordered and we spent the day at the factory watching HER car being assembled... She loves that car and it was like new... and the only new car she has ever owned.... even kept the upholstery covered so it would stay like new. Today...

BMS Sand Sniper 150 - Deluxe Buggy Go Kart - Go Cart- Motobuys.com Brother bought his kids one of these 149cc crate buggies for use around the ranch... It took a lot of time to assemble without direction... So far, it has been a big disappointment... warranty is worthless. About an hour...

Home Depot sent me this ad with a lower price of $7.97 for 60W CREE Bulbs... that is the lowest price I've found in my market. Just wondering how this compares to the rest of the country? Cree 60W Equivalent Soft White (2700K) A19 Dimmable LED Light Bulb with 4Flow Filament...

Has anyone received this IRS Form from their employer or know how a person is supposed to get one? My CPA has requested and HR at work knows nothing about it? My understanding is employers are required to provide Form 1095 just as they would provide a W2 or 1099. Apparently, this Form details...

Memory might be failing so bear with me. Does it seem to anyone else that Flashlight Batteries tend to leak and corrode more these days? Have a lot of batteries at work and never recall in the 24 years I've been on the job having to deal with corrosion from leaking batteries until the last...

Brother has 3 Stihl 170 saws for his Christmas Tree operation that worked well. Only complaint was about noise from a neighbor when the trees get a fresh cut before going out. The cashier booth has it's own electric utility meter and I was thinking a quality electric might be an answer...

Maybe it's just me... Anyone else getting an uptick of calls to verify purchases? This morning's (New Year's Day) early wake up call was from Discover about a $9.45 charge from December 27th made at a lunch place across the street from work that I visit maybe twice a month... Last night I...

Got a call that my brother's Rover was helplessly mired in the back pasture... they had tired to move it with the Kubota L3800 and it was quickly becoming stuck... I was able to use the loader to advance the L3800 to solid ground. The Deere 350 C was parked about 6 months ago and left under a...

Part of the old Homestead my brother bought this year is in You Cut Christmas Trees... The trees have been somewhat neglected since the previous owner passed compounded by the California Drought. Brother decided to give it a try, partly so the special use permit would continue. Hope it works...

At work today and took a break for lunch and decided to grab a burger across the street I was about a third of the way across when a car from a side street making a left turn plowed into me... Pavement was wet so my feet slid about 8 feet passed the crosswalk with my upper body sprawled across...

Victim ID'd in deadly crash involving portable pizza oven | www.ktvu.com This was all over the news last night with calls for more regulation on trailers and those that use them. Man Killed, Woman and Two Children Injured After Pizza Oven Trailer Crashes into Car Near Petaluma | NBC Bay Area

About a week ago a very nice and nearly new dump trailer showed up about a block from my home... it has twin 6k axles, carrying about 2 yards of road base, rebar, wheelbarrows and shovels... It caught my eye because the way it was parked with the hitch still attached to the tongue... someone...

My folks have had a checking with Bank of America since 1948... they also had B of A home loans, a HELOC and Bank Americards that were the precursor to VISA. The Loans have be paid off, B of A unilaterally closed the HELOC about 5 years ago when they did mass closings and without a word to my...

Saw a Tesla electric towing two jet skis this morning... Did a quick internet search I found this picture of a factory Tesla in San Francisco with a tow setup. Model X will have excellent towing capability. Despite photo, Model S will not offer option And found this online video for hitch...

Have the chance to pick up a 1938 crank start Deere Model L tractor... it's been in a barn for many years and the motor cranks over freely... don't see and freeze damage... then again, the tractor is in California where it seldom freezes. Just curious if anyone owns a Deer Model L and what to...

My brother is looking at a Deere 350 dozer and I don't know the difference between the 350 variations. My only experience with Dozers in my Cat D3. Here is a picture of the data plate.

I came across a nearly new Craftsman 42 ride on mower several years ago... a plant was closing and they were selling off surplus. Bought it without really having a need. Back in February brother moved to an old ranch property and I took the mower out and left it in his barn after I mowed a...