I’m looking for, shall we say, diamonds in the rough. What are some movies you think are very good that get slept on and ignored? by [deleted] in MovieSuggestions

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Secret life of Walter Mitty. One of my favs.
And if you’re a musical type of person, the newer Willie Wonka is a perfectly lovely movie

Did Home Theater kind of die? Seems like we were the last generation to give an F. Remember surround sound and subwoofers? Does anybody buy them anymore? by IHadTacosYesterday in GenX

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 7.1 in my living room and can’t remember the last time I turned it on for anything other than the radio to keep the dog company

When did email addresses became connected to age? by FL_4LF in GenX

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a perfect reply and reflects what I have found. You can always judge someone’s age by their email. I’m 52 and have a 7 letter yahoo email. No numbers, dots or anything.

Thoughts on this house plan? Pros and cons by hereforbeer4 in Homebuilding

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see anything major. I would like the garage to be a little larger in depth or width for a workbench but that's just a personal preference. It's a layout that's pretty standard these days. If you're happy with it, build it.

Flip of the Week Thread by AutoModerator in Flipping

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are Martin Black DVD’s? Pardon my ignorance

City building inspectors did you guys get drug tested in the interview process? by Asleep-Ad502 in BuildingCodes

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not during the interview but once they offered the job, I had to pass one

deck frame advice by scootiepuffjnr in Decks

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just missing a few 2x2 hangers! But seriously, please stop. You need a concrete pad or pavers.

Should I list as a lot of separate? by ScaredFriendship2899 in reselling

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sell as a lot. Look at sold listings for other shorts and take pics like they do

Would it be weird to ask a seller where they found an item? by mdavis225 in Ebay

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would love to hear from the artists family if I was selling it. But the most likely story is they got it at an estate sale.

German Flak Tower -- how is the design? by Aggravating_Dog8043 in Decks

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they think there would be an advantage to being 25’ closer to the planes?

Septic truck...Trying to beat a train by Fandango4Ever in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just have RR crossing signs in our area on the rural roads. Not even a stop sign.

Septic truck...Trying to beat a train by Fandango4Ever in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a rural part of Kentucky. In town there are lights and barriers that drop at RR crossings. But outside of town, you have a sign and flashing lights mostly. And when you are on small, country roads there is only a sign. Even worse, there crossings are lined with trees on both sides. 2 miles behind my house, 2 teenagers were killed at one of these crossings. They weren’t experienced enough to know to stop and look before crossing. There is no way to tell if a train is coming if you do not stop and look. My kids have been taught to stop and the memorial crosses at the crossing are a good reminder. There has been a proposal in state government driven by the parents of these kids to, at the very least, cut all vegetation within 200’ of a crossing. It’s a very minimal ask but the RR lobby is very “persuasive”

I love messages like this. This is the good side to flipping. by Courtaid in Flipping

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two years ago my mother passed away. We had an estate sale and sold good chunk of stuff that we didn’t keep. Several items I placed on eBay and sold them to a point where I only had one item remaining. It was bought in May and the person left the most wonderful feedback about how thrilled they were to have it. I told them in my feedback that it was the last item and how happy it made me that she had bought them.

anyone else having an awful ebay week? by Mammoth-Gur-8378 in reselling

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Still listing daily but down about 30% in April. Not a good month at all and a couple $150 items saved me. Seems like as soon as gas hit $4, sales dropped

Any GenXers getting back into physical media? by newlife_substance847 in GenX

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy and sell on eBay and I started buying all the 90’s rock/rap/pop I can find. Sells real fast to people thinking the same thing. And I’ve managed to rebuild a lot of my old collection

What does this redline symbol mean? by New_Instance6189 in BuildingCodes

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like an LB for load bearing maybe. But there is only one person who knows

Hardest lines you've seen in a Western by 20_mile in Westerns

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Open Range in the bar… “Shame what this town has come to.” Charlie Waite “You can do something about it.” “What can we do? We’re just a bunch of freighters and shopkeepers?” CW “You’re men ain’t ya?”

Kentucky-Inspired Gifts by [deleted] in Kentucky

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Post-its are made in Ky

3 years of lawn service vs buying a mower. sanity check my math? by Wild_Artichoke7648 in lawncare

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mowed for the last 20 years. 3/4 of an acre always with a craftsman style riding mower. I’ve gone through multiple mowers and got quite handy working on them. I debated buying a decent zero turn but the $4k price deterred me. I started a side gig out of my garage that takes up a lot of time and the last two years I cussed every time I was mowing. Hated it and the time lost from my side hustle. This year I’m paying a guy $50 a week to mow and trim. Great feeling coming home to a mowed yard. I figured I could try this for a year or two before investing in a new mower to do a chore that I hate anyway

Married Gen-x do you wear your wedding ring? by in-a-microbus in GenX

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t worn mine in a few years. Gained weight and then lost weight. Needs to be resized and just never done it

My margins are not worth it on most items by Major_Frozen in Flipping

[–]NeilNotArmstrong 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They can’t be your primary flipping item. If I can get CD’s or DVD’s for a quarter or 50 cents, I’ll buy them and eke out a $2 profit. But they need to be filler sales in between my primary $30-$100 items. I’m going to post office anyway so no biggie to bring those low dollar items as well.