Good morning!!!!

[pennwalk]

Don, I thought that recycled water was supposed to be. clean enough to drink?

Chris

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 54F @ 5:30AM here in Lompoc, CA. Sunny. High 77F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Another beautiful day yesterday, with mild temps and cool breezes. My buddy here called it hot, and I could only chuckle.

The paperwork seems to be flying hot and heavy with the home purchase, and not all of it seems right. The terms of the loan I'm assuming seem misstated, and the small feel of the home led me to calculate the floor space from an architectural drawing shown in the listing. Came up almost 500 sq. ft. short, so it might be time for an appraisal. I have an appointment with my realtor to go over this and other questions at the home today, so hopefully we can make some sense of things.

I'd be interested to hear more stories of how you all got into the line of work you did, and if you would recommend it for a young person in today's market? What did it cost for your education to perform it? Or, did it pay you back quickly?

My dad insisted I go to college, and during my freshman year one required class had graduating students come in and tell us about their major, and more importantly, their job prospects. One fella was going to be a welding engineer, which required courses in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and metallurgical engineering, in addition to the core welding related courses. I figured if I didn't like welding, I'd be part way down the road to a different major. Then the guy said he had five job offers, all of 'em over $20k/year, and I was sold. That was in 1975, when gas hadn't crested a dollar a gallon yet. Tuition was something like $225/quarter, and my folks covered that. I had to pay for my books and room and board, so I worked part time during the school year and full time in the summers. Once I graduated, I paid back what the family had paid for tuition, and I think it only took me a year or two. Those were the good old days. Had I to do it over, I would not have pursued an engineering degree. The work paid well, but it was somewhat boring, and especially toward the end of my career, quite political. I think I'd have been much happier learning a trade, eventually starting a business, and leading a more independent career. These days, it's unbelievable how much real estate agents get, especially if they can get to be a broker. Usta be software was a strong field, but much of that is now off shored. Find an industry with strong growth and big cash flows, figure out what related jobs pay well, and focus on obtaining those skills.

Other than the meet with the realtor, not sure what the day will bring...

 

[txdon]

Don, I thought that recycled water was supposed to be. clean enough to drink?

Chris

"The reclaimed water is not treated to the same standards as drinking water, but does meet standards for irrigation and incidental public contact at a park or golf course. The cost of the reclaimed water is $1.05 per thousand gallons for the large commercial users." https://georgetown.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1/2012/01/Reporter-July-2012.pdf

 

[m7040]

Good morning, 66 going to 85 today looks like another no rain day

Watered the vegetable garden yesterday and mowed a couple of hours a little further away from house.
Watched a recent concert by Andre Rieu. Always puts us in a good mood

Today we dropped off Cody at the groomer and picked up groceries.

RNG, sounds touch and go to me on the real estate deal

I worked from 6 years old helping dad load and off load freight truck. Did not have much but did not realize that at the time. No one had college in the family. Left school at 15 for apprenticeship so I could make money after the 4 year training. Had an accident at the end of that and could not work. Collected a settlement and thinking since I could not work anyway why not go to school. Took extensive make up courses to get into engineering school and got a room close to school so I could get there on crotches. Worked at a few companies in engineering and got into project management for a large company. Most interesting work was doing smaller lump sum skunk works projects kind of below the radar of management. Bigger projects were stressful. The ups and downs of hiring and layoffs were also stressful
School was free but had to pay for books and living. Today they pay students for books and allowance for living expenses. But the downside of that is not many go into the trades.
Only one of our kids could handle college. She went to Elon and George Mason for masters degrees in political science. She always wanted to help the world and is still on that track. She could have done well at many other profession

 

[m7040]

Buppies, hope you feel better

 

[pennwalk]

Waste water recycling seems like a good idea. I'm pretty sure that Lancaster treats the waste water and dumps it into the river.

 

[scootr]

Good Morning!!!! 54F @ 5:30AM here in Lompoc, CA. Sunny. High 77F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Another beautiful day yesterday, with mild temps and cool breezes. My buddy here called it hot, and I could only chuckle.

The paperwork seems to be flying hot and heavy with the home purchase, and not all of it seems right. The terms of the loan I'm assuming seem misstated, and the small feel of the home led me to calculate the floor space from an architectural drawing shown in the listing. Came up almost 500 sq. ft. short, so it might be time for an appraisal. I have an appointment with my realtor to go over this and other questions at the home today, so hopefully we can make some sense of things.

My dad insisted I go to college, and during my freshman year one required class had graduating students come in and tell us about their major, and more importantly, their job prospects. One fella was going to be a welding engineer, which required courses in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and metallurgical engineering, in addition to the core welding related courses. I figured if I didn't like welding, I'd be part way down the road to a different major. Then the guy said he had five job offers, all of 'em over $20k/year, and I was sold. That was in 1975, when gas hadn't crested a dollar a gallon yet. Tuition was something like $225/quarter, and my folks covered that. I had to pay for my books and room and board, so I worked part time during the school year and full time in the summers. Once I graduated, I paid back what the family had paid for tuition, and I think it only took me a year or two. Those were the good old days. Had I to do it over, I would not have pursued an engineering degree. The work paid well, but it was somewhat boring, and especially toward the end of my career, quite political. I think I'd have been much happier learning a trade, eventually starting a business, and leading a more independent career. These days, it's unbelievable how much real estate agents get, especially if they can get to be a broker. Usta be software was a strong field, but much of that is now off shored. Find an industry with strong growth and big cash flows, figure out what related jobs pay well, and focus on obtaining those skills.

Other than the meet with the realtor, not sure what the day will bring...

Our new to us home (23 yrs ago) was appraised 400 feet shy of the advertised sale. Being a construction guy I pulled out the tape measure with the appraiser and we determined the original builder must have understated the footage to save on fees. The record was corrected and we got the appraisal we needed.

 

[daugen]

I get asked what kind of wild and crazy times I had in college in the late 60's.
I wouldn't know, I worked three hours a day six days a week in the cafeteria, did that all four years in college, then came home
and worked every summer. Had to earn 1000 dollars in 1967, would pay for my books and little stuff. Father wanted me to pay for/earn part of it.
I took Amtrak to Providence to get to school. Could not afford a car.

headed out to mow lawn before rain starts.
had a good morning, looked at something interesting....

Indian Valley Camping Center

Indian Valley Camping Center

www.ivccrv.com

was just doing research....for next year, when he tells me oh this unit does have 50 amps for two a/c units,
has auto leveling, light interior, everything you want....and it's a leftover, will make you a great deal...
this stuff is discounted about 25 percent, it really was exactly what I was looking for.
For next year....

problem is I need to find a truck with max towing and super/blue cruise and really unlikely that is on anyone's lot.
sure can't pull this thing with my Volvo...

going to take it slow. At least I know I can get what I want in something I can pull with a maxxed out half ton truck.

time to mow

 

[m7040]

Waste water can be treated to drinking water standards if desired. Just a matter of cost to treat. Did a project where we had to treat waste water for oily residual and used eating microbes trained to consume the oil. Kind of like a large septic tank treating several thousand gallons per minute and then polished with activated carbon filters.

 

[sodamo]

69°F and .12 inches rain.

Very enjoyable Happy Hour in town yesterday.

The new mattresses are sitting useless, still in their boxes as we await the adjustable frames. Website shows as In stock, Ship in 10 days. Original ship date was 11 days after order but has slipped another 9 days. Makes me think maybe not in stock. No response to my query to CS. Could earn a factually accurate but negative review.

Sophie has appointment this morning to check out her hip/leg pain. Is it related to her osteoporosis or her partial hip wearing out? Was told to expect around 15 years, but it has been almost 25.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great