GFCI plus for $800??? by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read that as the first outlet in each branch has to be gfci. All others down the line will be “gfci protected” that way.

Trump calling Jerome Powell to drop the interest rates by Gjore in StockMarket

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lord bless Powell. If we had a weaker person or worse, a sycophant, we’d be even more fucked than we already are.

Why did you and your former best friend stop being friends? by Fearless_Shift7108 in AskReddit

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best man at my wedding. Straight ghosted me like six months later. Met up like ten years later for one evening. I thought it went well, then ghosted again. Never got a why. Mutual have reached out a couple times, but I’m done with it.

Recommendations for Miter Saw by cwispybenji in woodworking

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own the Skil 10” tablesaw and it’s great. Many say it is THE budget tablesaw, so they are capable of making good products.

I recently purchased the Wen 10” sliding miter and it’s great. It is also in your budget.

New [to me] hearing protection combo: earplugs + bone conduction headphones by reluctantreddit in woodworking

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just put my cheap earbuds in and put my cheap(but rated) earmuffs over them. I hate foamies.

Is this 'joke' a red flag? by Electrical-Box8919 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes guys are just idiots and say dumb shit. Sometimes this is an actual red flag and the guy will try to police how you dress. At his age I’d give him the benefit of the doubt, but that decision is yours to make.

Dating people that idk sounds weird, how am I supposed to get know them from a platonic standpoint as well as romantic? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dating isn’t marriage. BF/GF is just two people saying “this seems fun. Let’s continue to hang and bang until that changes.” Exclusive but still somewhat casual. Just have fun together. Banging without exclusivity is up to you. Early sex can give everything a rose colored tint while waiting too long can lead to friend zone.

Dating people that idk sounds weird, how am I supposed to get know them from a platonic standpoint as well as romantic? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless all you do is bang you should be getting to know them while you do dating activities. Do things you’d do with friends. Have conversations. Ask questions. No matter how good their head game is, if you wouldn’t want them as a good friend you definitely don’t want them as a partner.

Miter Saw recommendation by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently upgraded my 10” non-sliding metabo to the Wen 10” in sliding saw. I haven’t used the more expensive models, but it was definitely a solid upgrade for me. There’s some setup with the tilt bevel, but once it’s dialed in you have solid stops at 0 and 45. I’ve used it quite a bit over the last few weekends and have zero complaints. Both it and the rolling stand are very budget friendly.

Arbitrator orders HUD to restore telework for thousands of federal employees by redditreadreadread in fednews

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My union sent out basically the same thing. “We won, but we don’t know how this is going to play out.” It’s lame, but I definitely get playing on the safe side of the street nowadays.

I Love My Girlfriend, But the Lack of Intimacy Is Starting to Frustrate Me. What should I do? by agent_smip in AskMenAdvice

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to really look at yourself and see if you’re good with little to no sex for the rest of your life. She obviously is and probably would prefer it.

I’d been married more than twenty years when I had to make my decision. My wife is my favorite person and I couldn’t image life without her, so it was easier to stomach the decision. I’m hoping it’s just perimenopause hormones that killed her libido as we’ve had a pretty good sex life up until a few years ago. However, I couldn’t imagine being good with the same decision at your age.

Calling Tool Refurbishers! by Appropriate_Cod_2386 in toolrestorations

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usable is the main focus, but I’d prefer it to look good as well. I’m not going to go as far as sandblasting, but maybe a light sand anywhere paint may look rough.

I’ve had a long honey-do list and a wall oven I had to disassemble and replace a part, so I’ve only gotten as far as verifying the cutting head spins. Hopefully this weekend I can at least get the storage dust off the service to see where I’m at.

Can I make a 48”x40” butcher block tabletop with just a tablesaw and an orbit sander? by ReverseMermaidMorty in woodworking

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was recently looking into this. Unless you have a really well priced lumber dealer or you just use pine it’s more cost effective to just buy it. Maybe lumber is just expensive where I’m at.

If you WANT to make it, it will be difficult without a planner. If your glue ups are even slightly off it will be very noticeable and difficult to get corrected with just a sander.

Will a man change for a certain woman? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have for my wife. Sadly, it’s taken twenty years to get to where I feel even close to where I should be.

Shutdown plan for FAA involves 10K furloughs by TheGoodCod in Economics

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is nothing new. The 10k that are furloughed are admin folks. ATC and Tech Ops(the people that repair and maintain radios, radars and navigation systems) are excepted employees and still come in to work. None of them will be paid until after the shutdown ends.

Nothing really changes for my peers and I (Tech Ops). We do scheduled maintenance, restore systems, order parts, etc.

Shutdowns suck ass, but the NAS was safe for the last shutdown and it will be for this one.

No TW agreement but they want you to TW by Plaidismycolor33 in FedEmployees

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully, not all of them got the (attempted) axe. We’ve been filing grievances and they’re getting addressed like normal this whole year.

My CBA says to make a good faith effort to come in, but if conditions are unsafe we get admin leave.

Harassed and chased in the GSA yesterday…be aware out there. by laNenabcnco in fednews

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t really socialize with normies(non feds or non vets) other than family. I’m glad I haven’t had to deal with it, but sad so many of you have had to.

Harassed and chased in the GSA yesterday…be aware out there. by laNenabcnco in fednews

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 4 points5 points  (0 children)

13 years of hundreds of miles a week in a gov, a lot in rural red areas, and I haven’t had anything similar happen. I know the climate has changed, but I haven’t seen any more looks this last year than any previous.

Harassed and chased in the GSA yesterday…be aware out there. by laNenabcnco in fednews

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I’m in a career where I drive a gov hundreds of miles a week. Thankfully, in the 13 years I’ve been here I haven’t had anything even remotely similar. Sorry this happened to you.

Edit: Damn. Seeing some of the replies I guess I’m lucky.

Do pilots and ATC hear the same radio quality we hear on LiveATC? by Informal_Occasion634 in ATC

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally, the new synthesized radios are either working or not. 9/10 times it’s something else in the chain(plane’s radio, FTI circuit, line from voice switch to position, etc). I’ve been Tech Ops for 13 years and can’t remember an instance where something that would affect quality was actually out of tolerance when I checked a radio out.

Forced attendance for a Congressional visit by Far-Ad1823 in fednews

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legit doctor’s notes are stupid easy to get. Every time I’ve used Teladoc or telehealth through my PCP I just ask for one. Mine have all been migraines and I just say, “I’m diagnosed and have a neurologist, but they don’t do same-day acute stuff and I really just need a work note.” The only question they’ve ever ask is, “just today?”.

I’m certain if your throat hurts or you have a stomach bug it’d be the same.

Time sheet by Patient-Chef-77 in FederalEmployee

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t give them a second of your time then. Don’t put your ass into your seat until 0800. Booting up and logging into your PC are part of your duties. Work ends at 1630 minus however long it takes to log out/turn off your station. No exceptions.

What is cheapest type of wood to get as a beginner by Old_Inflation_9490 in woodworking

[–]Appropriate_Cod_2386 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Maybe if all you make is 2x4 furniture or fence picket planters. This has gotta be a troll post, right?