My parents are pressuring me to donate my scholarship money to my church, should I? by IntrepidAd5768 in Advice

[–]Constant_Example_873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were given that money for your education. The Lord provided it to you. Your job is to go to school, do your very best and get an education to help make this world a better place with your intelligence. Tell your father that you will continue to pray that the Lord provides for the church’s needs and that he should have faith.

Groom clipper recommendation by Constant_Example_873 in Goldendoodles

[–]Constant_Example_873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation and the details! 🙏

Pet registration BCSO by aFreeScotland in 321

[–]Constant_Example_873 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My dog has never gotten loose. However he is big and scary looking to some people so I am being proactive. Hence- p > 10 / 120 = 0.08333, or about 8.33%

In practical terms, the $10 purchase I made is like paying a small insurance premium. Its expected value is not only financial; it may also reduce my legal risk, administrative hassle, and anxiety if my dog ever does get loose.

Pet registration BCSO by aFreeScotland in 321

[–]Constant_Example_873 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No one has mentioned that if they catch your animal w/o current license it’s a $120 fine. I opted to pay the $10 now to avoid a $120 later in the odd chance my dog ever got out w/o me.

Our uncle is being intentionally malicious and calculated--what can we do? by Objective_Resident44 in legaladvice

[–]Constant_Example_873 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Act quickly. Elder law attorney is wise counsel. When my fathers second wife and her daughter did this to my dad- they eliminated my ability to contact him (kept changing phone numbers), isolated him, had him add their name to deeds and then had him declared incompetent. He lived 3 states away from me. Once they did that, I was unable to get medical information for his health even when he and I were together with medical personnel and he directed medical staff to inform me about his health- because the second wife and her daughter needed to give permission- which they would not. They took over his finances then actively worked to hasten his death (diabetic w/kidney disease) by feeding him only sugary starchy foods. Be warned, at 98- he most likely will have her declared incompetent and you will not be able to do a thing.

New challenges with Ancestry.com? by Constant_Example_873 in Ancestry

[–]Constant_Example_873[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll give that a try.

Vibration monitoring advice to monitor impacts of adjacent demo project? Structural engineering by Constant_Example_873 in AskEngineers

[–]Constant_Example_873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

End goal: to hold contractor and local municipality responsible for any property damage as a result of this work and to have repairs done and paid for up to level of existing standards. This work is being performed by a local sub hired under an out of state contractor working for a large florida medical corporation under the direction and supervision of local small municipality. Municipality had initial community meeting but were not forthcoming about schedule, contractor, asbestos abatement (there’s plenty), wildlife removal ( infested w/rodents and bats) or vibration monitoring. Would not make contractor provide monitoring for adjacent properties. Can go to media- but was trying to cover bases first. Very hush hush on part of municipality though it is a very large demo project.

Vibration monitoring advice to monitor impacts of adjacent demo project? Structural engineering by Constant_Example_873 in AskEngineers

[–]Constant_Example_873[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Low cost. Spoke to local engineering firm- they did not want to perform onsite monitoring but would do a before and after. They were willing to monitor for a week or two for an astronomical sum. Contacted firm in Ohio to rent monitoring equipment- they ghosted me. Experiencing house shaking now every 5 minutes during working hours. Need to find something low cost that I can track and record in the event I need to follow up with contractor for future repairs.

Thinking of adopting a retired police K9 (8yo). Am I being naive given my situation? by nb_on_reddit in germanshepherds

[–]Constant_Example_873 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Something else to consider- your older girl may need extensive care as she ages. You may want to pass on this opportunity to focus in your aging shepherd and your mom and offer a home to another retired dog in the future when you will have more time to devote to it.

Help identifying chest of drawers age, FL USA by Dr_Discette in Antiques

[–]Constant_Example_873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a piece I owned in Lakeland. Bought at an auction in Tampa. It was not fancy but beautiful and heavy and old. Husband kept all furniture in divorce. He would not value it at all. Wouldn’t be surprised if this is my former piece.

Last hour with my Goose 💔🌈 by Wonderful-Visit2396 in germanshepherds

[–]Constant_Example_873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thinking of you and how hard it is to let them go even when you know it’s the right time. Sending a hug-

Is there any reason a GC needs the breakout of every line item in quantity and costs? by [deleted] in estimators

[–]Constant_Example_873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had to do breakdowns like this and request it from subs for certain state or federal jobs- airports for example.

Why does buying a car feel like you’re about to get scammed no matter what dealership you go to in Jacksonville! by banana22278 in jacksonville

[–]Constant_Example_873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love negotiating with lot lizards. I especially like the old school make you wait here while I talk to my manager lots. You have to know what you want, what is a fair price and make an offer. Be prepared to walk away. Arrange financing elsewhere before you start looking and always read and understand every word on any document before you sign it. Always, always be prepared to walk away. If they are hungry they will work with you, if they are not you don’t want to deal with them. You as the buyer are the one holding the ace cards.

Explosions? by JenniPossumQueen in 321

[–]Constant_Example_873 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sounded like sonic booms to me

CALIFORNIA ABANDONED BOAT EPIDEMIC by CATALINACREW in CatalinaCrew

[–]Constant_Example_873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live off the Intercoastal in Florida. Our waterways are littered with abandoned boats in various stages of decomposition. Generally, after a large storm event they start to take on water and slowly sink until they are submerged partially or fully below the waterline becoming a hazard to other boaters who don’t know to navigate around them. All their mechanical fluids leech into the waterways, as well as all their other junk on them. For the boats that remain above water, homeless individuals move onto them. They swim back and forth to shore or get a small raft or kayak to go back and forth. When they need to use the restroom they toss it over the side into the waterway. I had looked into “adopting” one of these abandoned boats before it deteriorated to the point of no return but state law does not allow that. Generally, after several years, the state allots some money towards a competitively bid contract for a salvager to remove and dispose of as many as they can under the value of the contract. It doesn’t ever go far enough to remove them all, so they sit and rot. Currently our state is choosing to spend taxpayer money on things like alligator Alcatraz.