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Strange no notice of cancellation produced… Especially since the law abhors forfeiture…

My only experience is auto and home… state regs are very specific regarding notice, appeals, etc… Not sure how it works with Life Insurance… no one in the family has ever had Life Insurance except dads Navy policy…

Even 40 years claim free across all policies isn’t a sure bet in California.

I was at work Saturday pressure washing the building as USPS drove up about 10 feet from me as I was adding soap to the pressure washer… I waived to the carrier who stopped and the drive off. Shorty after tracked a package I was expecting and tracking said unable to deliver… Can’t make this...

I wear respirator and logger helmet… Was cutting and all was fine and the string threw a rock that ricocheted off a retaining wall and hit me hard in the face… Lesson learned.

Those sensitive to fasting should insist on being early on procedure day. Every week patients leave saying that just can’t hold out and most are diabetic. The surgeon will have as many as 24 procedures scheduled in a day with patients as early as 5:30 am arrival for 7 am procedure. I do know...

Steady throttle for me… slow around sensitive areas and speed for tall grasses and scrub… Maybe he likes to sound?

Good question… will have to check. Right after I bought it in the early 90’s the same neighbor gave me a genuine Honda factory cover for it… Good neighbors are priceless…

My friend passed at 78 and was still running his business until the last few days… he said can’t let the old man in. Pancreatic cancer moves fast but he was glad to have the time to pull the family together and give instructions to each and schedule meeting with his lawyer and cpa… At 77 he...

I pinned my future hopes to Washington State but over the last 20 years I doubt it’s sustainable for me… the laws continue to punish property owners and housing providers and the jump in property tax is the writing on the wall… for me anyway. The climate and natural beauty is a perfect fit… the...

There are regions with no permit requirements or maybe only a perc test for septic… I know California ex-pats in heaven after having to pay $400 tree removal permit for a back yard planted walnut tree or permit to replace a toilet. They move to acerage and anything AG is no permit or simply no...

The BX24 had lots of issues with plastic and was short lived… Not condemning plastic but the resin Kubota used was not up to the task.

It gets complicated pulling owner permit within a year of sale… at least here. I’ve pulled gas water heater permits for multi-unit property and the fine print goes into great detail about restriction within a year of sale. Some of the gas water heater replacements with permit and licensed...

My HR215 Honda walk behind mower with aluminum deck, driveshaft hydro and blade lock is a real workhorse… After 25 years I replaced one rubber tire and probably should keep a spare on hand… One pull start and blade brake are nice. It’s kept all year outside under an open porch and still...

Seeing some extremes in single family home prices and costs… Home that was a solid 850k a few years back is now a solid 550k which is dramatic especially when mortgages are in the picture because time has proven upside down owners will walk. It’s also interesting insurance premiums without any...

Often it starts with a simple injury and then being cautious thereafter. Spouse can be a factor… a retired roofer was going crazy on retirement due to spouse micromanagement… She made it her mission to oversee every detail making him long for his working days. As to equipment why spend money...

The good agents or agents in general are being pushed out with forced sales to the company in efforts to consolidate… I have a dozen policies with one agent I have never met… my friend and agent for over 30 years was told his book of business was being bought… same for the agent he sent my...

First home was cancelled two weeks after purchase… underwriting didn’t like my East Oakland neighborhood otherwise known as red lining. Call to Insurance Commissioner took care of that… over 40 years and now a single claim… makes you wonder just how smart they are.

There are some tow rated vehicles blacklisted by U-Haul when I looked into it. I believe Ford Explorer is one now allowed to tow any U-Haul. I have a half ton pickup set up to tow with high output 350 motor and tow package, etc. U-Haul said no to towing box trailer but ok for my loaded to...

AMC Javelin also did barrel roll exhibitions but the Hornet was first in the movies. One take and nailed it… driver sat in the middle of the car with steering modified to center also. The engine was moved back some to achieve desired center of gravity.

Where’s Fuddy??? How about AMC Hornet?

Autobahn in Mercedes rental 230 kmh… didn’t seem fast until over 200 but slowing down is when reality hit. 230kmh is about 143 mph.

Smokers are the ones I often notice appear older than chronological age…

You do nice work…

Band members were local and saw the Cadillac with the Diamond in the back going to school back in the day…

State Farm is one of the many canceling coverage and low balling claims in California… Not what I would call a Good Neighbor

I’d say advertising is false and misleading… Like a good neighbor State Farm is there… You’re in Good Hands with All State… etc…

The days of the family agent in town are fading fast… real fast here in Oakland anyway. Insurance use to built on relationships and a Agent with low loss record had a lot of sway. It’s all regulated to algorithms now and the business consolidated driving the long established firms out when the...

Hard miles… drinking and smoking take a toll… I wonder how recreational drug users will fair?

I’m losing friends and neighbors and they are going quick… 2 to 3 months. Visited several yesterday… One was out and about with his Gator into March and active and feeling good… pancreatic cancer on home hospice… he was glad to see me and said it’s not so bad because he had time to pass on...

When I started at the hospital 35 years ago my take was the patients in general were old in their 60’s and 70’s Now everyday many patients around my age and younger…

California paid a lot to Diesel car owners when the reformulated diesel damaged fuel system some years back. With 2 large refineries giving notice of pending closure and Chevron relocating to Texas the state said it may have to step in to operate refineries… I wonder if the state would fine...

The carb on the Farmall Cub was screwed up and no ethanol free available here… For decades… never a problem but now cleaning is part of the Spring ritual.

My bargain 40 gallon gas water heaters last about 20 to 25 years… Every install has a dedicated catch pan piped to daylight if leaks could damage interior space… I have noticed heaters set to very hot have shorter lifespan. I’m at the point where work I did years ago needs doing again… like...

Yep… same here for owner builder… If you want to make a deal the escrow can do a holdback… at least here it’s worked for me. Insurance issue are at the top of deal killers in California…

May a better offer offer will come your way? There comes a point where the deal falls apart… I sold an old 3 unit vacant building and the accepted offer fell apart with demands from the buyer… I had a backup and said no problem moving on and the buyer had a lawyer write a demand letter for...

During the extended power outages here my Honda EM 5000 powered the refrigerators at 4 single family homes plus modest lights and computer/cell chargers… My then 95 year old neighbor was in charge of rolling it out and laying all the 10 gauge cords. Originally it was just for my house but I...

Very true… crawl space here is typically 3 to 3.5 feet I long ago converted almost all to automatic with gas valve but still 2 that are gas key only… Also a few wall furnaces and one that fits into a fireplace opening. Are we really saving in the big picture in a mild climate when new...

Growing up we never heated or cooled except when the great aunts came over for Christmas and Thanksgiving and then often only a roaring fire. Could be why so many 1920’s homes still have only a 20,000 BTU floor furnace. Plenty of homes in the million to 2 million range without A/C… some still...

I tend to go eggshell for siding and semi for trim…

The technology continues to evolve… Many patients make appointments after failing a driver license renewal…

He went head to head with the county criminal element from judge to thugs and started busting heads…

I used a lot of A100 at the rentals at one time before I switched to Kelly-Moore… Kelly still offered oil and was closer with better property management account pricing. Now Kelly-Moore is no more so back to Sherwin Williams. Did the Emerald on the last rental interior over oil and looks good.

Spray only exterior jobs here don’t seem to last with the new construction being the least in longevity… It’s often a quick cosmetic option to sell…

I was 15k to run Comcast and the crew was simply amazing all underground bore with several boxes along the path… The cost was rolled into a $330 month plan for 5 years.

Sounds like a buyers market… For so long sales around here were over bids and the half that were not cash buyers often got left out because the cash buyers could move quick and buy as is… My last 3 purchases never had third party inspections and as-is with my eyes only inspecting. Current...

Hydrodynamic Separation… Fortunate for me most of my engines used 40 weight non-detergent…

Daikin written warranty length is great but 3 months downtime waiting for a warranty coil to ship from Asia sucked and Daikin refused to even speak with me the end user that specifies HVAC as part of a 80,000 employee strong company. I detailed my experience company wide via internal engineer’s...

The Daikin fit the roof ok without curb adaptor but the gas, electric, condensate all needed to be reworked and unlike the Carrier there was no place to mount the disconnect on the unit…

Makes me yearn for the simple life before forced obsolescence. Still have a 15lb R22 at home… the way things go I will probably keep so long it becomes worthless.

At least Onan so far been as difficult as other companies I depend on. But the State is in their place over Diesel emissions. 3M always had a great reputation in the medical field but some of the products lately just not up to par… Siemens is another with proprietary that is later abandoned…...

It’s sad when good names tarnish… I was always Moog. I do think it’s good to have options but too often it’s take it or leave it. Price, Quality, Availability is always the dilemma when seeking all three.

Daikin… I have one package unit on the roof and it’s the newest not counting the Bryant recent install… Maybe I got a bad one but it was advertised as a direct Carrier replacement but it was not… had leaking coil and bad compressor under warranty but took months to get the coil from Asia...

Still running about a dozen 1995 Carrier Gas Packs on the roof… Just replaced a 5 ton with a Bryant as Bryant was available… remove and replace $9500

Weekend Work Air Handler Replacement for operating rooms… New unit uses already obsolete 410 refrigerant… The old unit has been in service 30 years 24/7 with a Baldor motor only turned off for belt changes. Service consisted of a shot of bearing grease every 30 days for 30 years… made in USA

Mowing dry buildup never a problem. I have motors outlasted steel decks. My best combo is aluminum deck but then I replace worn out wheels every 15 to 20 years. No experience with composite deck.

Nothing so far…

Build it like a swimming pool in reverse and if grade is with you a drainage system to daylight for backup. Had a home once with a sump which did a great job until the power went out and 6” of water pooled up… Had a plan to drain from sump to daylight but got an offer too good to pass up so...

No 8n but I like my Jubilee. I’m guess specs are similar?

10 forward speeds plus I don’t run oversize tires… amazing little package. I’ve consistently avoided anything with a CV transmission… either the tech improves or it goes away. I have friends with new Subaru 4wd Justy cars for snow country just when CV came out and each had transmission...

Or give it back?

20 mph for 3 blocks is a risk I am willing to take plus in a panic stop the surge brakes should be at maximum. The front disk brakes on the Samurai are large for such a light vehicle. Kind of like a 1950 tractor bringing a loaded hay wagon in from the field… only 2 wheel brakes and running a...

I’ve pushed limits with my Samurai hauling a yard of rock in my box trailer… I think the factory rating is conservative… but only 3 blocks from the stone yard to the job…

Had a 1960’s Plymouth with push button auto transmission…

It cost me more than 2 weeks pay to buy my Texas Instruments SR11 calculator… still have it with belt clip case… Working summer job full time at 1.35 per hour in high school.

Grandpa always mowed with the Cub and Sickle Bar Mower… no grass to green up. When I was looking to buy a mower he said aluminum deck and now I believe some are composite. I don’t mow wet.

Several of the relatives have an entire story underground or 3/4 with one side daylight. They spent time carefully water proofing with thick high cement concrete… tar, moisture barrier, extensive drain network etc… plus light wells… very nice space and nearly ideal year round. Others were not...

Grandma well into her 80’s was still pushing her manual real mower and had a beautiful front and rear yard on her 20,000 square feet homestead. Can’t say the age of the mower but it has cast and forged components… Every year she had her mower guy tune it up… sharpening and adjusting…

Mushroom foraging is very big in parts of Europe… Every year there is a local story of non English speaker emigrant dying from Death Cap mushrooms here in the SF Bay Area. Those that survive often need organ transplants. I’ve also seen non English speakers gather ornamental poison oak for...

I’ve got the pony and no complaints… the reverser is a nice feature. I did loan it to my brother’s brother in law and he tied it down with string… Got it back with a busted off carburetor from summersalts in the back of his pickup. I’ve got a few more loaning out stories but it would be off...

Has to be fuel supply… Had a gas engine with a pinhole in the fuel system that would let air in. Had another where the gas cap vent was obstructed… It was giving my friend fits and I told him try running with the cap off… he did, it ran and from then called me the engine whisperer… His...

Button Flys are a throwback to the original jeans and also touted as a safety feature. Buttons eliminate male injuries from pant zippers.

Number two is belt too tight… Suspenders have cured many aches and pains for those with a build requiring belt tightening to keep pants from dropping. The back pocket wallet was especially hard on those occupations like truck driving… It’s totally different for someone on their feet all day...

The pain management docs long ago commented men with back pocket wallets were frequent patients… On hearing this I moved wallet to front pocket also less attractive for pick pockets.

Here is Medical Air used inside a sterile instrument processing area… Photo taken today.

I had a good side business in school picking up cylinders and taking them to the gas plant Cylinder Clinic. For a fee they would hydro, replace the valve, paint and fill. Only CO2 could not be converted to other gases because CO2 leaves a residue. I would then advertise in the penny mart with...

Lots of critters that dig and burrow. The 8D battery and a Northern solar panel going on 4 years… His wife was so happy having a light switch instead of multiple flashlights and I also installed a drop cord with a 12volt bulb.

It’s fascinating to me to see the evolution of residential service starting around 1910 to now… I almost bought a Victorian with original gas lighting that was refit for electric often reusing the gas pipe as conduit for wire and the gas fixtures electrified. Many prewar nothing more than one...

Yesterday tenant called saying strange noise from laundry sink when doing laundry… the washer drains to the sink. Water was everywhere when she returned from shopping while washing a load. I asked about the lint trap on the washer discharge and she said took that off years ago… What I found...

Same here with ads refreshing and overlays of ads… My guess is something changed?

Just met friends celebrating a birthday and it’s another cashless establishment… I mentioned it and the others say they seldom ever use cash from parking meters to fine dining all going cashless. With smart phone apps even credit tap and swipe going away. No need for a traditional wallet.

Very Nice… I’m the only one with a flag pole and so far no complaints with my 2017 Harbor Freight $20 pole. After the first season I did lube the collars and now thinking it enhanced longevity… Memorial Day to Labor Day is typical for me… All the vets had flags but they are all gone now and...

Sound reasoning… when I bought I didn’t know enough to ask the right questions but I got lucky… Expansive lawns are almost extinct and lawn in general is discouraged by code and the cost of water… $500 a month for water/sewer not unusual for 6-8 months in the dry season in my part of...

I didn’t realize I purchased 24 years ago and best I can recall it was around $800 out the door including an extra set of blades. When I buy something new like a mower or even a new toilet I always pick up a service pack at the same time… no guessing what I need and when the occasion arises I...

Are these similar to the sub $1000 lawn tractors not all that long ago?

Even the little backhoe on my BX23 had come in very handy for use as a sky hook… with weight in the loader if needed.

I believe there is also an AG exception that can be a factor in value when inheriting. They key seems to be whomever inherits has to make it the primary home… There are work arounds such as having an entity own it or even the person inheriting has a 1% ownership interest and continues to...

My only experiences with underground have been problematic due to water intrusion. In Washington the direct burial PSE cable has been repaired several times but the conduit from the transformer vault to the basement panel became Niagara Falls during a heavy week of rain… vault is at higher...

Yep but outside of canned gas at the hardware store there is not ethanol free within 75 to 100 miles from me and airport is high security and tail number registration required.

Have not had one in years but Berryman 5 gallon pail of carb cleaner, compressed air and a micro drill bit set with welding tip cleaners saved a lot of carburetors for me… More recently the online cheap carbs have proved to be a good fix… Brother bought a like new Craftsman riding mower the...

Ramps, earthen dirt bank, several of your strong friends or one Anatoly. I use to do engine swaps and I backed the pickup into the garage and had a come along attached to the header above… simple and worked.

Yes… sloshing compound sold as aviation fuel tank sealer. I had a nice Honda bike that kept clogging fuel filters… Pulled it and sloshed around a can of nuts and bolts and let dry. The next weekend sloshed 3 times and zero fuel problems over the next 6 years of my ownership… Sloshed many...

I have several coated tanks good for decades from motorcycles to automobiles.. The alcohol turned the aviation coating to goo and now I have a mess… Great product for the times but not with alcohol.

With the tax changes do you think the kids will keep or sell the place if they inherit? Our friends that grow grapes in Washington are doing ok… Some in Napa and Sonoma not so well… it’s almost sounds like too many acres in grapes to keep it lucrative.

Local Ford dealer is discounting 25k Mavericks $1500 off MSRP This is if I can believe the ads popping up since I started this thread…

I see Frontiers used by landscapers with bed racks… Many are extended cab. My only reservation on the Maverick is transmission longevity… maybe why towing limitations?

If 50mpg is remotely possible it could drive sales… $8 gallon predictions are forecasted as California refineries file to close… California blend and decreasing supply plus already high cost and taxes…...

Volume is traditionally your friend for longevity… Add to that simplicity of design where the more complex the electronics also tends to affect longevity… I originally wanted a Deere but could not get the time of day from dealers saying it was harvest time and expect a call back in 6 to 8...

I will need to look into Benadryl use. Camping I came upon a yellow jacket nest and had 13 confirmed stings and not feeling well. I took 6 Benadryl and later when I related what GM happened to my doctor he said smart move… Never thought about liver damage.

Just read time is running out for apple orchard owners as the large century old processor is pulling up stakes and leaving California… Reason is the volume of apples produced continues to decline… Maybe California apple trees will soon be too far from the processors to process…...

I started having problems with rent paid in cash yet every month for decades my business rental bank account is consistent. I still have a 5 bedroom rented to students and each pays $450 every month in cash making $2250 collected… I also require cash or wait for funds to clear for move in...

Note to self write more notes for those left behind.

My last offer made was 50k over asking with a single contingency of a survey approval paid for by me… I still didn’t get the place but it kept the other buyer with the 50k lower offer in line… he was going to ask for items found during inspection and seller said no, don’t buy it and we will...

Here are 2 pictures taken today and I noticed the hedge has been cut back since Sunday… So many have had miserable stints from this poison oak hedge… Imagine walking on the sidewalk and brushing against raw poison oak… it happened to mom when she was 88 from her right hand to her eyes and when...

No problem as I enjoy the friendly sidebars… I’m thinking the Maverick will work for what he has in mind…

Is insurance required off property?

Appreciate the update from a fellow 110 owner…

New is easy… good used is unique. I still have my 3.5 hp Craftsman with untouched engine… it did 6 yards every week and bought it 1985… deck is getting thin so I’ve started using the HRM 215 pro Honda I gave mom in 2000 with aluminum deck. Add me to the long term owners club.

Is it to catch and hold a rotary blade?

Especially helps when a child is outgoing… took my niece at 14 months to Europe and she was a star in large part because she was so outgoing and quick to say hi and put out her hand to shake hands…. just such a positive attitude up for just about anything… Later she told me it was because I...

Front Discharge have not caught on here…I see them overseas and in other states…

Homes here are selling and most still overbid though list price is typically low ball to generate traffic/interest. Typically 21 days for pending to go up… A neighbor of 30 years retired and decided he and the wife would live in Portugal for a year and rented their home here… They had a good...

Buying and rehabbing homes plus having many very senior friends there is no telling what I come across. 1922 coupon to the new homeowner for a gallon of Clorox bleach or boxes of 1920’s light bulbs on the top shelf of the linen closet… etc. I did some research on Imunoak and traced down the...

Lest you guys think I’m pulling anyone’s leg I snapped a few pictures just now of the Holy Grail… standard issue 1957 Bell System first aid kit… Unfortunately the IMUNOAK doses expired in 1961… I did take one vial about 40 years ago and the Doc said not advised… The old linemen swore by this...

I still have Fels-Naphta soap.

Even highly chlorinated pool would help… I had a bad case as the family was going to snow county in December and temps in the teens brought some relief to me… Poison Oak is the only time so ever missed grade school. Maybe 20 years ago I was on vacation cleaning up the bush and got a bad case...

Also Cashews… I like them but they don’t like me and I get hive like rash down my back…

My friend was looking for the opposite of full size and the boxes to check are 4wd, able to make an airport run to pickup or drop off, garden center supplies, good mpg and reliability… probably will never tow…

The linemen would use a product called immune oak… they said it worked. I called the lab that made it and learned the cost to update with the FDA was not worth it so the pulled it from the market.

At 9 when we moved to the property the Doc said either keep the kids away from it or move… I did learn to be vigilant… My nieces wanted to explore and brother said if they ever get poison oak they are never coming back. They never did but their school did a California camp and many kids got it...

I’m thinking I got off easy not because there were not wild incidents but because mom was never mean and remained appreciative… she would be in deep prayer daily. I asked if she wanted to stay in her home and she said yes if possible… so I moved back to my childhood bed and bedroom and changed...

There are accounts of native Americans at the time of the Spanish Missions being immune but no such luck for the Spaniards. Immunologist at work said often no to little reaction first contact but watch out next time. Maybe explains why some will have contact and no reaction.

Yep… touch nothing in the field… nothing! Cool shower and keep underwear on… Good gloves help but only when doing that kind of work. I had jeans that had gone through the wash 3 times in a row and left them in the shop for next year canyon work… I noticed the pant leg had black marks like a...

I’m highly sensitive and just the dust from bulldozing is enough the get a bad case… Barrier products work ok but if I get it Zanfel brings relief and it was always expensive like $30 years ago. I end up spraying a lot because my sensitivity is off the charts so brush cutting is a no go. The...

It also gives pause for thought if a parent has dementia is this in my future? Add to that family dynamics of care and I’ve seen some amazing situations to total abandonment to the State for care… I think there isn’t a person that does not know someone affected.

He likes the size with 4 door cab and main concern is reliability as the plan is his last vehicle purchase… It does seem among those I know with expensive newer full size trucks that drive a lot transmissions are expensive issues.

Reliable dropped the ball and Passport had go to Reliable New York yard to pick up the car I had paid Reliable to pick up. It was a total screw up on Reliable’s part… They said no problem and I extensively confirmed with dimensions, etc. in emails and Reliable picked up the car in upstate New...

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…

I’ve used Passport twice and very satisfactory but I had a car to pickup in Florida and Passport was weeks out for pickup… The seller said they had a husband and wife team coming to pick up another car destination California so I asked if there was room for one more… The husband and wife team...

About the only place I still see independent husband wife operators are with collectible car transport… It’s a niche market covering the continental United States… At work we have weekly and daily drivers at the loading dock… I see a lot of Volvo tractors… Stericycle is another that just...

A lot of heavy equipment left California for a time because of tightening emission requirements… made for some great buys for out of state guys. Some loggers I know had to get rid of their rigs or repower… most just retired.

The only drawback I have found with my BX23 is the small tires on rough terrain and not a lot of ground clearance. On the plus being compact it’s easy to get out from being stuck… I moved 100s of yards of gravel with mine, dug drainage, carried concrete to far corners plus it’s the best tool I...

There was no such thing as drugs grades 1-8 but one eighth grader was expelled for smoking after school… Individuals would often receive a thrashing but more often it was because of Mr. Robinson’s or any number of other’s behavior earning the entire class extra pages of homework due tomorrow…...

We do the same asking would you rent to this person again… Fewer are willing to answer and silence can say a lot… My employer uses a third party online employee verification firm… just the minimum factual information provided with no possibility of asking a random question. Heck… leadership...

Exactly and why many will not give any reference or limit to dates of hire. Maybe the mining industry is different but saying failure to pee in this cup now means you will never work in this industry is how lawyers get rich.

Good catch and one more thing to watch out for.

No… didn’t realize and I don’t know much on the subject and the reason I asked… I do know poppy seeds used on baked goods have caused problems for the occupational medicine group… Aside from an elderly relative who enjoyed cocktails there is no one in my family or extended family involved with...

Friends and neighbors work at Tesla and would be out of a job and the millions in local taxes would evaporate…

How long does it stay with creams and ointments? Costco even sells a product called Hempz.

My BX23 is my first TLB and will probably be the last one I part with… currently also have Deere 110 and L3800 The BX transformed my 3 acres because I could go places the larger ones couldn’t and the small size fits easily inside and it’s very easy in fuel… There is a lot of merit renting...

Bean Counters turning a profit selling out… Investment Groups that see business as nothing more than a line item on the spread sheet. Not long ago I watched a business interview of a Chinese owner of a manufacturing company say why be mad at me when America gladly sold and I did nothing more...

I question why HR/Ownership would willingly put themselves in the position of tremendous liability blacklisting an employee industry wide for refusing to RANDOMLY pee in a cup with the operative word being randomly. It makes no sense when there is no correlation of cause and the payout could be...

I think marijuana should have no place in my rental properties… but nothing I can do about it as a landlord in California… can’t speak about other States. I hear about zero tolerance, immediate dismissal, refusing to hire based on background check or even being against the law to run a...

If someone was impaired under them influence 25 to life would be a good start to reduce repeat offenders… To clarify was the pickup driver impaired or was it the other guy? Sailboats under sail have the right of way but every year sailboats get run over by tankers plying the bay waters…

The Occupational Medical part of the hospital has dozens come in for drug testing… involved in an accident you are tested or let go… test positive you are let go even if they later have to rehire you because you had a bagel with poppy seeds. We are not cattle… or plantation slaves… To test the...

I’m ok with that… had and still have my own property management business and a profitable hobby restoring collectible cars… Just like when I held fast against being injected with a cocktail of vaccines when I already had all and provided documentation for same… The behind the scenes of...

The last corporate merger all employees directed to occ med for drug testing… I had never been tested and never drink, smoke or drugs beyond an occasional Advil… I said I will do it once and made it clear it would be one and only… There comes a point where if you don’t put your foot down you...

I bought Craftsman with the same but no more Sears in my trade area… it was good while it lasted…

I bought my 200 hour service parts from Messicks years ago and Neil tried to dissuade made saying the freight is expensive but with no Kubota Dealer in several counties I said ok… Since then, I plan ahead so if I’m a hundred miles from home I will swing by a dealer and pick up at will call…...

A lot of Depends are sold in the USA

Needed to replace a indicator lamp on the Cummins Generator at the hospital… I had used my spares. Cummins had the $5 lamp now at $20 but ok… shipping was going to be $40 on top of that… I said give me 4 indicator lamps at $20 each plus $40 shipping. The kicker was each lamp was at a...

I placed a $998 order with Zoro that was to be delivered yesterday… it said yesterday when I ordered and still yesterday on yesterday… I called today and learned it won’t even ship until tomorrow and then to expect 7-10 days… It’s to the point anyone counting on just in time is willing to...

No worries… my city has taken the lead on banking… https://www.herringbank.com/business-banking/cannabis-banking/oakland/

Whether in the SF Bay Area or parts of Washington State above $20 minimum wage is not uncommon…

Time for propane refrigerant? 7 years ago I bought a sub $200 stand alone ice maker for the clinic nurse’s station not expecting much. It was Costco and since my 6k ice machine was again down I jumped on the cheap Costco ice maker… It uses propane and has never run out of ice bag ice.

With your feeder success my guess is red color isn’t a factor…

For years I bought off the shelf red nectar and went through a lot. One year red was no more and bought clear but the birds didn’t take to it. Last year I noticed red was back at ACE hardware so I bought… not much luck… Bought a new bottle this year and zero luck and also notice the new red...

Appears a lot make their own…

Good to know…

Any downside to municipal chemicals added to the drinking water?… it will kill aquarium fish.

I have Narcan in my office and in my Truck. Police cars all carry it and most have defibrillators. Open air drug use is very common and most mornings at work I get to clear the doorways of folks stoned…. Sometimes it’s just a bottle of wine and food stolen from grocery stores… other times the...

Nothing at the feeder Ever since the formula changed the birds which were Jon stop a few years ago stopped coming…

I’ve been seeing painted CT almost daily… this morning it was a all white one.

I believe Elon is accountable to the President only… Although the clock is running out on his special position…

Yep and after pandemic years with little enforcement the CHP is again out in force…

My hunter friends trek to Montana and prefer bed loading because where they set up camp is already 4wd and taking a trailer in tow might be problematic depending on conditions… A livestock chute works perfect for loading at the ranch and unloading at destination. Also without trailer they can...

Some buy the size that fits the truck bed… When we bought the Kubota 900 home we used the dump trailer and your hand would not have fit between the Kubota and the trailer sides. It sure did tow sweet behind the super duty on the 165 miles back to home.

Stanford Health Care. Details: Sign-on bonuses are offered to attract and retain qualified nurses. The amount of the bonus may vary. Some positions offer $5,000, while others offer $10,000. Specifics can be found on Stanford Health Care's careers website or job postings. Some...

Fremont Police Department: Offers a $100,000 signing bonus for new lateral hires, paid out over five years with increments based on successful completion of training and milestones. Alameda Police Department: Offers a $75,000 signing bonus for new hires, one of the highest in the nation...

RN’s might even get relocation plus sign on… One of my friends received sign on last year of 10k Police departments offer much more.

The tool and machine had Clark with propane… Only problem was leaving the valve on over the weekend and being empty Monday…

My brother applied for $1500 PGE rebates to install energy efficient home measures including HVAC, duct work, etc.. We did the work and he never got the rebate money because of the bankruptcy… It’s kind of made a skeptic out of me when it comes to programs…

PGE had a program with great incentives and I applied and was approved but then the bankruptcy from all the fire claims scuttled the program… I’ve only converted the outside sodium lamps to LED… just cut the wires to the ballast and screwed in CREE household LED… it was very simple and cost...

Early on rehabbing old houses one of the first expensive purchase was a set of pipe taps to 1.5” size starting at 1/8 th Can’t tell you how many times being able to clean up buggered pipe treads proved to be a real time saver… and more than a few times this included small engine muffler work...

Funny observation about T8 4’ lamps… In 1995 we were the first project using T8 in the city… 32W instead of 40W 20% reduction to power lighting in a big building is significant… With our possible closing the move to LED has been on hold because of the upfront capital outlay… I’ve just...

At one time I organized a monthly lunch where we would fly somewhere… one of the guys had multiple ratings and owned a p210 Cessna… These were great get aways but he would never drink while everyone else was having a good time… I miss those days and really enjoyed especially sitting right...

Always glad to hear solutions!

To get some type of certification with the solar pv and heat pump hvac and hot water… Commercial it’s been the rule for maybe 25 years for hallways and restrooms… One of the hospital tenants paid electrician to remove from restrooms as if you lingered the lights would dim…

They are actually decreasing longevity incentives in a total reversal… The emphasis is on recruiting and sign on bonuses with liberal tuition reimbursement… The very nice 5 year increment service awards ended December 31 as did a retirement bonus of $1,000 per year for every year with the...

Any luck jumping just to rule out battery?

In the summer… right?

Proximity Switches mandated many places now?

Yep Nurses week through next Monday… last Monday being Cinco De Mayo might be why Nurses week started today? I use to arrange the mid week catering event so none of the nurses would have to do it… not sure what’s planned for tomorrow but Admin is arranging. Few seek management from the ranks...

I’ve never understood rigorous onboarding and compensation negotiation, inking the agreement including title, etc. only to later have corp change just about all the terms down the road. It seems the signed agreement is really one sided because unless there is a parachute clause the employer is...

Month in and month out right around 12 kWh per day or 360 a month… 2400 square feet 4 bedroom and 3 bath.

My builder friends have all materials delivered unless his gopher wife makes a run for something in a pinch. I gave my nephew a 96 F150 4wd, long bed extended cab and that overstuffed bench seat and long wheel base made for a great ride… plus sest belts for 6. It was one owner bought as a...

The land of million dollar starter homes?

90 minutes at home putting out fires because I pick up the phone… need to find the off switch…

We have been over 5 years in cell site negotiation which pandemic side tracked… Company says very much want to make it happen but how can it take 5 years and counting…?

Seeing 20 cents and less kW pricing that is about 1/3 of my California rate is still eye opening.

25 years salaried and then with new ownership punching a time clock… It was very difficult for me to transition but I do earn more per hour and after hour calls not as frequent… In 2017 I was told not to worry… it will all get settled shortly but here we are… night differential, weekend...

Mom had that about a week before passing… as clear and concise with perfect focus for about 20 minutes. She said she wouldn’t be around much longer… discussed Christmas 6 months away and had me promise to have something from her for each grandchild plus thanked me and her caregiver friend...

Locally someone was killed over the weekend crashing UTV… Sounds like he was thrown from the cab and speed and drinking involved… Just a word of caution… https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/utv-crash-cloverdale-20307227.php

Any of the safeties can be a no crank… Treadle position, seat, hydro selector, etc. On my BX my hydro selector safety bracket was bent going through a big… once I cleaned the debris I was able to straighten the bracket and all was good.

I use to sharpen blades with a Blanchard Mill with rotary stone… Had several jugs at the shop and could do a dozen or more at a time… Surface Grinder works too…

True on transport speed on the 110 when I road it but it is possible for me to trailer without commercial license and the creeper is great for positioning… For Dozer work in the hills I like low gear grunt and my reverser… For parades I like the over /under on my 1953 Jubilee.

$20 an hour fast food and now minimums for janitorial in some cities… I’ve managed a small duplex 40 years with 1 bedroom on each side. Elderly tenants had very modest utilities… A 25 year single mom was always in a night gown and opening the door was like opening an oven door… She was 8...

Helped a neighbor save a little when one of four 150 W dusk to dawn lamps stopped working… At 60 cents a kilowatt hour it was about $3.50 a night or over a hundred a month…

My so far only oops moment was with a rented grinder… All went well until loading up I noticed the side window of my truck shattered… Stone tossed about 60 feet…

A renter complained she had a $320 two month water bill which includes sewer… she cut back her water to 50 gallons a day refusing a few gallons on a drip that is in her lease. I said let’s go over your $320 two month bill… $21 was for water delivered… the rest is meter fee, sewer fee and sewage...