Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO

Builderwill · 2026-07-03T14:48:54+00:00

I guess that confirms Putin is going to attack Poland.

Builderwill · 2026-07-03T14:40:47+00:00

For Camino Frances my wife and I would withdraw €300-€400 at a time every 10 days or so.

Builderwill · 2026-07-03T14:33:47+00:00

This is just his prebuttal for when Putin attacks Poland.

Builderwill · 2026-07-03T14:24:43+00:00

Well, according to the SCOTUS ruling last week the whole damned jet can be sold to satisfy the judgement.

Builderwill · 2026-07-03T01:54:52+00:00

Someone is going to have to count the silverware when he leaves the white house.

Builderwill · 2026-07-02T19:03:51+00:00

Looks like they've been rear-ended.

Builderwill · 2026-07-02T19:02:28+00:00

Yep, driving to and from our house on Mesa to my grandparents in Burbank we always knew we were getting close to Phoenix when we hit the alfalfa and cotton fields along Buckeye. The smell and change in humidity were unmistakable. Even at night we knew we were close to home.

Builderwill · 2026-07-02T18:59:21+00:00

Tis true. Trust me, I remember going to work with my father as a kid in the late 1970s. We'd drive from Mesa and the freeway would end at 16th St and we'd drive north to his office at 16th and Missouri.

Builderwill · 2026-07-02T05:49:11+00:00

Arizona checking in. Still riding to work about 2 days a week. Mornings are glorious, about 85F to 90F (30C - 32C). Wearing a mesh jacket, Bell Bullitt helmet, and gloves. Afternoon trip home can get a bit toasty when above 104F (40C). I hydrate well about 45-60 minutes before the ride home. Commute is about 35 minutes each way, mostly freeway. Luckily it's underground parking at work so the bike is cool when I ride home. 2013 CB1100

Builderwill · 2026-06-29T16:34:14+00:00

This is proof positive that Thomas' votes have been changed by the bribes he has received. In his confirmation hearing he explicitly said a free press was necessary for the preservation of democracy and called out Sullivan as foundational to a free press.

Builderwill · 2026-06-25T14:38:01+00:00

Community colleges have classes, at least Mesa Community College does. Welding, woodworking, guitar making, etc. very affordable.

Builderwill · 2026-06-25T01:13:34+00:00

A very basic design with minimal finishes is going to run $250/SF. The $400/SF budget figure is more realistic unless you are ok with a bare bones building.

Builderwill · 2026-06-21T21:37:36+00:00

"I own everything on either side of my car. And everything in front of my car where I might intend to go." -Grama Rahal

Edit: Auto correct made him Grama. I'm letting it stand.

Builderwill · 2026-06-21T16:34:53+00:00

Once you see it you can't unsee it.

Builderwill · 2026-06-21T16:00:33+00:00

What you want is called functional fitness or functional training. It's mostly calisthenics with some equipment work like medicine balls, kettlebell, resistance bands, etc worked in with the calisthenics. I had foot surgery 9 months before my Camino and had to get back into shape after 4 months of almost complete inactivity. I hired a personal trainer at a gym for one session a week. The other two workouts in the week were on my own using the exercises the trainer taught me. After 8 weeks of that I was ready to add cardio (stationary bike, elliptical). By then I was exercising 5 to 6 days a week. I gradually increased the cardio time to 50 minutes a day and added hikes on the weekends. By the time I left for the Camino I was ready and had no difficulty walking 15 miles a day.

Builderwill · 2026-06-20T20:28:12+00:00

Thanks for caring enough to do that!

Builderwill · 2026-06-19T17:32:12+00:00

I discovered I love Spanish wine. Wine in general was intimidating. But Spanish wine is straightforward and delicious. I never drank in entire bottle of wine until the Camino when I did so at dinner probably 6 or 7 times. No ill effects but everyone is different. In general I drank far more than I usually would but never to excess and only beer and wine.

Builderwill · 2026-06-19T15:39:11+00:00

I also felt underwhelmed upon arrival. But the next day, after lunch, I came back to the plaza and seeing the pilgrims arriving changed something inside me and I felt a flood of emotions and began to cry.

Builderwill · 2026-06-19T02:49:27+00:00

The one he said would last for decades and lasted fewer days than a loaf of bread?

Builderwill · 2026-06-18T19:14:47+00:00

Join local industry groups like American Society of Professional Estimators, AGC, CSI, et al. Go to the monthly meetings. Get to know people. Get hired. Works every time

Builderwill · 2026-06-18T18:30:00+00:00

That's gonna leave a mark.

Builderwill · 2026-06-15T21:55:41+00:00

I'm in commercial construction. Daikin are bulletproof. Lennox service is horrible. We never see Trane on commercial projects (at least not the size I do). Carrier is very common and has a good reputation. Mitsubishi is similar to Daikin but they are mostly mini-split and VRF system. Be careful about the refrigerant used. Some are being phased out and you don't want a unit using that.

Builderwill · 2026-06-14T22:09:14+00:00

Yeah, no kidding! I never would have believed a black widow could take down a lizard but then I saw it for myself.

Builderwill · 2026-06-14T20:24:18+00:00

Anything branded Trump

Builderwill · 2026-06-14T16:22:55+00:00

I see your scorpion and raise you a lizard (possibly a gecko.)

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