I'll just have water

[Jstpssng]

Was he one of those guys who’s rigs weigh more leaving dump than when he arrives?

No. But it was something ge could use and it saw service for 20 years or longer.

 

[BravoXray]

Martin's just got sold again. Hopefully they'll continue their great service. Kroger on west side of SB is closing. Most likely got shoplifted to death. It was always kind of dirty in that store as long as I can remember, and we've lived on that side of town since '85.

Yes, I saw that. Martin's was bought out by Spartan a year or so back. I hope they keep the name for brand recognition. Hopefully, some bean counter in the new corporation won't decide to rename the stores.

 

[JasperFrank]

When ever taking a flight home, and the flight is over booked, I'll take the bump, and the free credit for a later flight.

 

[MossRoad]

In my current home the only furnishings I bought are the mattress and sheets.

The family was downsizing and I said leave whatever you want… I gave a 90 day no cost rent back to make the deal happen.

Ended up with a nice dining table for 10 with pads, hutch, entertainment center, sofa, dressers and tools like a table saw, arc and gas welders, planer, radial arm saw and bandsaw…

Another friend moved to AZ and gave me 4 high end leather recliners.

America is the land of plenty and with a little patience amazing things can happen… like the Honda Mower in the shed that only needed carb cleaning.

I often say to the owner this can be fixed and it matters not…

It’s not difficult if you make it a win/win…

I feel sorry for friends with spouses that max the credit cards…

Oh, when the Section 8 grandmother paying $50 a month rent daughter became pregnant in high school she wanted new paint so everything would be nice for the new baby.

I mentioned a doctor at work was giving a away a stroller, crib and changing table free…

The Section 8 grandmother said no hand me downs for my grand baby…

When the last of the Oliver (Oliver chilled plow) family moved away from South Bend, they left their mansion to the city of South Bend, with all of the things inside. It's now a museum, and the centerpiece of the History Museum campus, along with the Studebaker Museum.

Take a look.

Oliver Mansion - The History Museum

www.historymuseumsb.org

 

[MossRoad]

MossRoad, do they still have the Kroger's at Ireland and Michigan area? I remember when the built it in the mid-late 50's.

Yep. That one is staying open for now. But I think it's a newer building. Same area, though.

 

[MossRoad]

....

She was the best IV starter in the entire hospital… one and in.

STAB STAB STAB.... let's try your other arm....

NOOOOOooooo!!!! Please find the lady that knows how to do it. There's always one in a hospital somewhere.

Ahhhh. Thanks.

 

[MossRoad]

Ugh.

We have 5 Krogers- one on each side of town and one downtown. Locals call the downtown location Kro-getto's- Full time police presence inside for the grab and run liquor "shoppers". Camera tower in the parking lot. Nice store otherwise- hope we don't lose it.

We call the Martin's in Granger the Gucci Martin's.

They have so much different selection than the one on the west side of South Bend.

 

[WinterDeere]

What is a "poor people" habit you'll never stop doing, no mater how rich you get?

I grew up in a cash-poor household, and my wife grew up in a very wealthy household. This has generated two very different ways of looking at every problem and every purchase. I carefully plan most purchases, analyzing the options and hunting for ways to save money, and invest way more time than most things are really worth. She makes quick "just go with that one" decisions, doesn't even look at cost most of the time, and moves onto the next thing.

She makes more "bad choices" than me, but gets a heck of a lot more "choices" done, and overall is probably better off for it. We can afford the bad choices, we don't need to waste hours to save a few hundred dollars here and there, that time would be better spent focusing on more ways to make money. But still... I can't bring myself to pay more for something when it can be had for less, or to choose less than the best or most suitable option in whatever I'm buying.

 

[bigtiller]

My old Craftsman stacked toolbox is too small now. I bought a set of T-handle Allen wrenches and have no room in my box for them and no place on the wall to hang them.

I found a top-bottom set that I like but I just can't bring myself to wright the check.

And that is just as frustrating as having no room for them.

 

[2manyrocks]

Life was easier before I got so much stuff.

 

[MossRoad]

My old Craftsman stacked toolbox is too small now. I bought a set of T-handle Allen wrenches and have no room in my box for them and no place on the wall to hang them.

I found a top-bottom set that I like but I just can't bring myself to wright the check.

And that is just as frustrating as having no room for them.

Have you considered shadowing out your tools in the drawers? I made a 2nd layer tray in one of my deep drawers that easily removes and put my lesser-used tools on the bottom. Gave me twice the space in one drawer.

Here's a few examples of the shadowing. No pictures of the tray. I have one drawer dedicated to t-handles and Allen packs.

Shadowing out a toolbox

I've recently switched careers from I.T. to maintenance. So, I had to buy my own tools, toolbox, etc... I trained with a retired military mechanic, who's made his living with his tools for a long, long time. He has a very nice toolbox, tools, etc... and they are organized to a T. He shadowed out...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[part-time-Farmer-NC]

Wife once won a trip in her office some 15 ish years ago with IBM. They flew us out to SF and she had to attend one or two hr long meetings then... She was given a $3500 stipend to spend on while there for the long weekend (4 days I think it was). Couldn't buy souvenirs or tangible goods but could take trips/eat anywhere etc.

We were able to fly in a biplane to SF. It was about 100degrees where we took off from and 70ish in SF. Like to froze to death. Took a catamaran sailing trip around Alcatraz, went to see the redwoods, wine country. Ate at an Awesome place "The Stinking Rose"...

Anyway we ate very well did all that stuff and still couldn't spend it all. It's not how we live, we needed a few more trips to get the hang of it, although she never won another. I'm ok with not being a spend thrift nor she.

 

[Joel/ak]

Ever since we got married, my wife never followed our finances. She would ask me if she could spend x amount and I would tell her no, which was usually the case starting out 28 years ago.

She still doesn't follow the finances, she doesn't even have the bank app on her phone. Obviously she has access to everything but she doesn't worry about it.

Even now, if we have say 2grand in 1 of the accounts ( we use a couple different banks) , I will tell her 750.

Now if she really needed something it would be different but frivolous spending....she can get a job.

 

[Oaktree]

STAB STAB STAB.... let's try your other arm....

NOOOOOooooo!!!! Please find the lady that knows how to do it. There's always one in a hospital somewhere.

Ahhhh. Thanks.

Sigh. The physician's assistant at the clinic where I go is like that. She's been there for quite a while now, but every year when I go in for my physical she can't seem to find a vein when she tries to draw blood. Often as not, she screws up the BP check too. Talent pool isn't very deep around here.

 

[ultrarunner]

The difference is many in
Medical have the degrees but often short on the practical.

Back when Diploma nurses were the norm or someone starting on the floor and working their way up today it’s University Bachelor of Science… book smart but still more to learn.

Moms arms were back and blue from blood draws during her last hospital stay and she was not happy about it and said so…

 

[ponytug]

Sigh. The physician's assistant at the clinic where I go is like that. She's been there for quite a while now, but every year when I go in for my physical she can't seem to find a vein when she tries to draw blood. Often as not, she screws up the BP check too. Talent pool isn't very deep around here.

The phlebotomists here tend to be amazing. The rest of the talent pool is..., yeah, not so great at times. We seem to have something like a 50% staffing in ultrasound technicians around here; salary, too many retirements, I don't know.

More than half of all RNs, MDs, and semi drivers plan to retire in the next decade. It is going to get interesting for sure.

I think part of it is that for many professions we hire and promote by certificates and degrees rather than skills. In the medical professions, I agree 100% with @ultrarunner; I've seen more than a few professionals with advanced degrees that seemed to lack skills. Even in our local blood center, I've had more than a few RNs stick the heavy gauge needle all the way through the vein and out the other side, and I have big, easy veins. I don't know why it is ten times more painful going out the other side, but for me it sure feels that way.

But like anything, I think that it varies. I treasure the great ones, and avoid the others when possible.

For me, the same is true of painters, mechanics...

All the best,

Peter

 

[bigtiller]

Have you considered shadowing out your tools in the drawers? I made a 2nd layer tray in one of my deep drawers that easily removes and put my lesser-used tools on the bottom. Gave me twice the space in one drawer.

Here's a few examples of the shadowing. No pictures of the tray. I have one drawer dedicated to t-handles and Allen packs.

Shadowing out a toolbox

I've recently switched careers from I.T. to maintenance. So, I had to buy my own tools, toolbox, etc... I trained with a retired military mechanic, who's made his living with his tools for a long, long time. He has a very nice toolbox, tools, etc... and they are organized to a T. He shadowed out...

www.tractorbynet.com

Wow, talk about tool art. Reminds me of an old time printers box.
If my drawers looked like yours I might be tempted to hang a pic of that tool art on the wall.

 

[BravoXray]

We call the Martin's in Granger the Gucci Martin's.

They have so much different selection than the one on the west side of South Bend.

The Martin's on Mishawaka Road (CR20) just west of US 33 has a lot of different selections than the one in Goshen.

 

[ultrarunner]

Scored another Echo String Trimmer and Blower…

It was a gift since now illegal to operate in my city.

Amazing what folks get rid of.

 

[Jim Shooz]

I've gone "green"....that is ....I use both sides of the toilet paper.

I''ve gone greener: use both sides and the edges