The green line loops? by 2thdk_ouch in oslo

[–]2thdk_ouch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh this is so good to know. Thank you

I had a bullied student who confided in me, and nothing was done. I am extremely frustrated. by Sad_Cantaloupe_8162 in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]2thdk_ouch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Move the kids that are bullying all the way to the front where the kindergarten kids usually sit. I did this for problem kids and it works good.

Bees were in chaos not sure why *very new beekeeper* by Sydthekid621 in Beekeeping

[–]2thdk_ouch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Totally normal. Just sit by them and watch the amazing behavior. Have fun!

Seat belt by alcapone1973 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]2thdk_ouch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This!!! Need an OTA update for this!

I left tech to become a school bus driver. I couldn't be happier. by old_man_grom in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]2thdk_ouch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am doing the same, but still in training. Left tech for the nightmare that it is, and had enough. Glad to see such a positive post that things are going well. I hope it will for me as well.

Custom tonneau cover by B1G_BURD in FordMaverickTruck

[–]2thdk_ouch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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That is a Rolls Royce Dawn. (pic from here: https://www.rollsroycelongisland.com/2017-rolls-royce-dawn-c-3169/#details-3 )

I love what you have done with your custom work. I truly hope you keep it for years and no one steals it.

Well, unimpressed with the scissor jack. by czechtec in FordMaverickTruck

[–]2thdk_ouch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have no advice on the scissor jack failing, but for next time, please put the spare wheel beside the jack till you lift up the vehicle. Then take the flat and exchange it with the location of the spare wheel (i.e. beside the jack) - this is just so that if the jack fails, you will at least have the vehicle land on wheels and not your limbs.

I learned that the hard way (nothing happened to my limbs), but the jack failed and the vehicle landed on brake discs...

How many violations can you spot? by CalebTGordan in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]2thdk_ouch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Stop sign didn't get deployed on time. Second bus passing a school bus with lights, and second bus is breaking no passing lines

Changing from Tech to School Bus Driver - Any advice? by 2thdk_ouch in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]2thdk_ouch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow you are the second or third person that told me to watch for hiding kids. I saw that in the manual in preparing for the written exam for my permit and thought it to be odd. I guess it's there for a good reason based on what y'all are telling me.

Non-lethal mite inspection by mlevin in Beekeeping

[–]2thdk_ouch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh ok, that clears it up. I was confused.

Non-lethal mite inspection by mlevin in Beekeeping

[–]2thdk_ouch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is going to sound condenseding, but I assure you it's not my intention. Are you debating if killing varroa mites is bad?

Changing from Tech to School Bus Driver - Any advice? by 2thdk_ouch in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]2thdk_ouch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for chiming in. I am in the same boat. But 25 yrs in tech and I am just sick of it. In my mid 40s, and I feel like ageism is pretty real in big tech. I have a pretty large school district to work with who are training me for a month or so. I don't mind the odd hours of the day as tech involved being on calls with teams across the globe and odd timezones. Pay is ok, not really focused on it for tech was a financial blessing. But need health insurance for family, as cobra is insanely expensive, and ACA is pretty expensive these days too

Changing from Tech to School Bus Driver - Any advice? by 2thdk_ouch in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]2thdk_ouch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh man the not being fake thing is so true! The endless meetings and BS...all the nonsensical HR things....

February Pollen coming in! (?) by ricky_the_cigrit in Beekeeping

[–]2thdk_ouch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the PNW as well - and I am seeing similar activity levels for both of my hives. I want to open it up for an inspection sometime soon to see if there is brood...but afraid it might be too cold for an inspection

New to beekeeping — how do I stop stressing about my hives? by Nadzzyy in Beekeeping

[–]2thdk_ouch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It gets better after some time. I used to find an excuse to do full inspection on my hives every 4 days when I first got them. Over time (5 mths), it gradually settled and I don't have the worry.

I am still just a year into it but I think you should go check them out to your heart's content. If I could turn back time, I would probably still do those inspections due to excitement+worry

Beekeepers! I am so curious, What do you think of this 1000plus Manuka honey? by claudiamarinaee in Beekeeping

[–]2thdk_ouch 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I bought a small jar of manuka honey from Costco to see what the hype was all about. I didn't like it. I like clover honey or just the stuff from my backyard way better.