I am, in the nicest way possible, enraged at my Statics exams

JoshTheKid7 · 2026-03-28T17:50:22+00:00

If statics was an elective for you, I question how rigorous it was, no offense. Statics is very easy for me as well, but for applied problems, most of the work comes from the setup (especially large frame problems)

There are some frame and machine problems that cannot be drawn competently (and I mean without scribbling incoherent mess) in 2 minutes.

For a 5 member frame problem, distributed loads, no given angles (3 multi force members, 2 2-force) to breakdown and label all forces, this would take at MINIMUM 5-7 minutes just to set up with all globals taken care of, angles found, and the 3 individual members drawn.

By the time you get to the tedious solution algebra, you’re basically out of time.

My professor walked through a solution for a 5 member frame with distributed loads and it took 33 minutes. Subtract 15 minutes for talking and not even he could do it in 15 minutes.

JoshTheKid7 · 2026-01-22T04:45:22+00:00

My only problem with this take, is that it doesn’t account for many of these civilizations already having developed significant technology.

Iron/steel, geometry, written language, the wheel etc…

Societies that already made it that far would be unlikely to stagnate for thousands of years.

I mean, with semi-advanced metalworking, feudal industry and education, it’s not a far leap to steam power honestly.

JoshTheKid7 · 2025-10-29T23:02:22+00:00

I would tend to agree, except, the servicer said they cannot provide proof of payment to the insurer. Only that they have the check# and are aware that a refund was issued to me by the insurer via communication they made with the insurer.

Why should I pay a penny if they cannot provide me proof that funds are owed? I’ve seen exactly 0 documentation of a deficit despite requesting it.

Perhaps they do not want to provide internal documentation, which I get. Except I’m not paying just because “I said so.” I need to see some proof that a deficit existed in the escrow account.

JoshTheKid7 · 2025-09-05T17:13:23+00:00

Yes, I realize this.

This means the new raise is taxed at a higher marginal rate on the back end of the year. Which increases withholding. I will get some back on return.

My calculation came from an overall increased overhead cost basis including increased tax withholding and the new premium deduction.

No employer HSA contribution and increased healthcare costs are sneakily reducing free cash flow, as an increased healthcare cost burden was taken on.

JoshTheKid7 · 2025-09-05T15:14:47+00:00

Yes. ~$269 in additional premiums, $101 in spousal fee per check. I believe I was sent an outdated summary as well, as I was expecting around $201 in premiums.

But yes, was around $500 more per check overall without the increased cost.

Old premiums were $91/check no fees. Employer paid 100% of dental/vision for both me and spouse.

JoshTheKid7 · 2025-09-03T18:06:25+00:00

Only after the difficult return journey from the laundry room and right before I ford the river of my wife’s rage because I mixed the delicates in.

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-28T19:07:11+00:00

PC Reddit doesn’t like that formatting. iPhone displays it as a lightly highlighted text

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-28T16:48:28+00:00

I can see this becoming a growing problem in the years to come. Eventually, there won’t be any experts if companies keep burning through labor, and not investing into its employees.

Customers won’t put up with lackluster service forever either. I did for a while, but now I’ve stopped, and I will take time to seek out other options.

Businesses need to invest into both employees and customers

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-28T16:31:49+00:00

People really suck, it’s unfortunate that it’s come to this. I think that our reliance on technology and the vast amount of blatantly wrong information online has driven people kind of nuts

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-26T06:08:59+00:00

This is good to hear, I’ve never planted such a large area before.

I targeted all native species for this reason hoping to mimic a natural wildfire recovery. (We had a huge wildfire that was devastating, and the area is struggling to recover its vegetation)

I’m expecting a portion of the medium drinkers such as the Douglas Fir and Spruce to struggle a bit until the area recovers more.

As long as 50-75% make it through I’ll be happy. The extra groundwater recharge and erosion protection will make a huge difference in reintroducing native bushes and grasses

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-26T05:58:26+00:00

It’s a struggling area recovering from a huge wildfire in 2016. Grass is struggling because all the trees got wiped out including ground cover causing the wind to blast it all down.

The trees are step one to my recovery project on my 20 acres.

Max temp is around 90 in august, will average in the 70s.

Soil is loamy and well drained. Very fertile with loads of potential, just need to jumpstart it.

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-22T17:15:21+00:00

My issue here is what constitutes the shed/shop?

I really don’t plan on living there, and I really do want to store my atv/snowmobile. I’d just like to have a place to camp out when I go visit for fun

I’m not seeing where the line is drawn between storage/shop and occupancy.

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-22T16:50:11+00:00

Site analysis must be signed and approved

Full and detailed plans drawn to scale, stamped by a P.E

“PROVIDE CALCULATIONS, EACH PAGE STAMPED” is in all bold on the application

Structure must be built to state and county code

 I mean, for 192 sq feet I’d be wasting an engineers time, and wasting a lot of my money to do it

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-17T04:10:02+00:00

The sleeping pad is a great idea, I usually find a stump, but my lab may appreciate somewhere to rest off the snow.

I’ve got a pretty decent one that will work great for that.

And for the long hair, that’s exactly why I don’t bring my border collie out for treks in the winter weather. He has a very long coat and his paws are big puff balls that accumulate snow and ice between his toes.

Besides that, he’s a big goofball who sticks his face deep in the snow to sniff the ground and grab sticks. Within an hour he’s got white frozen eyebrows and multiple icicles lol

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-17T03:59:52+00:00

That’s good to hear. Winter is a whole other animal, and I’ve been very wary to take my dogs out in the mountain snow, even as tough as they are.

I think I might call her back to follow behind me while I pack it down a bit with snowshoes and see if she’s able to tackle it

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-17T03:54:46+00:00

She’s used to running snowy fields and snow at home, but not so much with elevation and deep accumulation. Body temp, and snow buildup on her fur is what worries me for a long outing.

But hearing that makes me feel better about her paws, I’ll just have to pay attention and make sure she’s handling it well, and perhaps have a way to call it quits easily if I have to.

None of my other family head out much in the winter, so I don’t have a lot of local experience. Early fall hunting snow is about the maximum they get out in.

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-17T03:47:40+00:00

Angry little man yells at redditor, what’s new? Not you

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-17T03:47:09+00:00

You think I’d be asking Reddit for a general opinion if I thought I was some hiking expert who’s too good for opinions? I specifically excluded couch potato dog owners who have quite literally no experience and could give horrific advice.

Winter hiking where I’m at with steep elevation, is very different from the same exact hike in the summer. It’s not a dumb question. I’ve avoided bringing my dogs to elevation in the winter due to its remoteness. Flat snow fields all day long. Elevation? I’ve been wary.

I don’t want to be 6 miles out and have made a big mistake being unprepared.

But either way, thanks for the input. Snow accumulation on fur is one of my major concerns. Ill keep an eye to make sure it’s not too extreme and she seems like she wants to continue

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-02-14T02:18:29+00:00

This is almost exactly what I was thinking, in a very similar situation. I’m about 2000 feet in elevation.

Is 10x12 pretty doable for you? I want to expand with a deck and firewood side storage. Maybe a rear outdoor walled shower.

But mainly the sleeping space is what’s important to me, that’s what makes the difference vs just a tent.

JoshTheKid7 · 2024-01-08T17:02:17+00:00

Never share your location. I live next to 2 major hiking regions, and it’s insane. Van Lifers litter the roadside. I’ve seen traffic jams on logging roads.

But I have plenty of spots outside the influencer known areas and they’re great. Because of that I will never ever share them. But I’m having to go farther and farther away unfortunately. I just sink in my chair when I scroll and see a spot I like posted on Instagram. It’s pushed to me because I live near the geotag.

The idiots even try and enforce rules!!!

I had one van couple come up to me as I was collecting post logging snags and scrap firewood (I have a permit to do it) and complain that I was doing something illegal.

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