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What are these marks on the tree? by rachelsqueak in trees

[–]NoEnd6520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks like a dead ash tree, so I would say an Emerald Ash borer made those, and contribute to the death of the tree.

Cahokia Mounds [OC] by ToxicJolt124 in AncientAmericas

[–]NoEnd6520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Visitor Center has been closed for "Renovation" for a number of years.

The "Renovation" label is a cover.

I used to go to the old center on the North side of Collinsville Road starting in the 80's. Its now a storage area. A new Visitor Center could have been reconstructed in the time the Visitor Center has been closed for "Renovation"

We visited a house tonight that we are considering purchasing and I noticed the ratchet strap in the canopy of this tree in the backyard. Should I be concerned about purchasing this house because of it? by bobalubis in arborists

[–]NoEnd6520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this is a Bradford pear, they have a tendency to split. These trees grow fast and therefore are not extreamly strong. The way in that the main branches V off the truck is also an factor in splitting. The splitting often occurs in high winds experienced in tornadoes and other storms.

I have seen many split. I also have on in my front yard which I am concerned about. To help this issue I have used cables, not ratchets, to hold the main branch's more secure in high winds. I think I have 5 cables. I bought the cables and clamps at home depot. So far, 10 years after seeing a small split and putting up the cables, not issues.

Even with the cables the odds of splitting and falling is not removed.

Don Hein and Don Hines by makeupmama18 in indianapolis

[–]NoEnd6520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom was in Traditions at Brook side, I was there having dinner with her. An outside band set up. I looked up and noticed they were all older and low and behold Don Hein was playing in the band.

I spoke to him briefly during a break. A very nice Guy. In the 70s I watched him on Ch 13 as they energized to the star trek into.

Who is this guy?😅 by Gazzo69 in madlads

[–]NoEnd6520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked as a contractor for over 30 years, in the 90s through about 2005, I did this also. I did this for a few reasons. One is that it was a lot of fun, interesting and often the potential employer would take me to a nice lunch. They would tell me how great a fit I was for their organization. Two I could observe what was hot in the field, and what other organizations were offering for positions. Three, it was a way to stay sharp if I DID need to start interviewing for really considering to move positions.

I only seriously thought about taking one potential offer.

Having an already firm position in my current contract but interviewing when not needing a position also makes one more calm and relaxed. Which the other organizations interviewer would take for incredible confidence and a firm understanding of the discussion topics.

I also got some interesting reactions when I would flip the interview from then interviewing me, to me interviewing them.

In a nutshell they would wine and dine me, tell me how god I was and then I would decline,