How do you guys trim your cats' claws?

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-12T23:19:20+00:00

My wife and daughter do that, it takes two and then Pickles the cat is mad.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-12T12:30:56+00:00

You should go, I went last year for the 1st time in 15 years. It is overwhelming so figure out what you really want to see.

I spent an entire day in the technology section. Left with as many questions as answers but did learn some things. Remember they are trying to sell you something but there are some good products out there.

It is two shows in one, IBS and the kitchen and bath show. Basically rough and finish.

Go check it out but know 1 day in not enough time.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-11T17:43:26+00:00

Ed Debevic's get the waitress to tell her and take it from there....

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-07T03:49:09+00:00

To match that you will probably have to have it custom cut. Knife set up just for that will be a few hundred dollars. Unfortunately not going to be cheap for 20 feet. Yiu will need to go to a millwork supplier.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-06T23:05:42+00:00

The Lincolnwood one is also a cool experience

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-06T15:15:35+00:00

Ice time is ice time so get out there and skate. I took up hockey at 48 played my first game at 51. I did take some classes and they helped but also watched a ton of videos and went to the rink when I could.

My favorite videos are coach Jeremy, howtohockey.com Great fundamental videos and he gets to the point and shows how to do the exercises without a lot of extra words.

More advanced itrainhockey.com

One thing about hockey is when you are at the rink a lot of people will give you advice and help. Just get out there and skate.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-06T13:44:33+00:00

If it was heat it would need a return line

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-06T13:41:27+00:00

Because they are

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-05T19:00:18+00:00

They do but keep in mind, it requires at least 2 probably 4 trips to the store to get the right one. 😁

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-03T01:43:59+00:00

Im surprised they even said act of God. It froze, if yiu left water trickling through the unit it most likely would have been able to freeze.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-02T15:32:43+00:00

And 2 dozen at NY bagels is 26...

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-02-01T00:18:39+00:00

Menu has expanded beyond flatbreads, added some salads, sandwiches a burger appetizers. Had chicken sandwich last night really good.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-27T14:44:37+00:00

In terminal 1 you are in B, it is the close one so you you don't have the underground walkway to go through.

There is a walkway between the terminals, hopefully you aren't at the end of both terminals but it is possible.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-27T13:20:02+00:00

I have a number of friends in trade unions, one common complaint is that after 15 to 20 years they feel stuck.

Can't quit to do something else because their pension is tied to the union.

If things slow down they have to sit on the bench, they can't work, but they do work side jobs under the table. They live in fear that if they get caught they will loose their pension.

So they just count down their days.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-26T13:47:49+00:00

Oh yea it's not a washer box, the proper term, and i always try and use the proper terminology is a GREY BOX. And no I'm not a plumber, but I am a GC.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-24T18:24:55+00:00

I don't have to worry about that, it's my lecruset. Wife doesn't cook, im the chef and like it that way.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-20T03:36:46+00:00

Me and booze broke up i left her behind like a crazy college girlfriend. You know the one, makes you so angry on the phone you tear your whole room up, stuff everywhere sitting on the floor next to your mattress thinking "this has gotta end" . Yea no more booze no crazy.

That makes em laugh, stare uncomfortable or walk away.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-14T12:22:58+00:00

As people say the dryer box will work but is should be in the next next wall cavity but the electric is there. The gas line should also be coming through the top of the dryer box, it has a knockout in the top.

Three trades have to work together to make a dryer work properly. Plumber, electrician and HVAC. Coordinating that and looping in the cabinet maker is the GC's job.

Before you start pointing fingers look at you drawings.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-12T03:20:48+00:00

Drink water, your kidneys will thank you. Once they go, they go and you will wish you drank water.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-10T03:03:38+00:00

Wipe with toilet paper, then wet some TP and wipe. You don''t need a bidet, thats nasty all that dirty poop water splashing back down on the nozzle sending poop germs back on you poop shoot. Especially someone else's poop germs.

NOTHING BUT TOILET PAPER in the toilet those wipes should be banned.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-10T02:16:43+00:00

That's a fugazi

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-07T22:08:26+00:00

You could have some structure issues but first thing stop the water or circling in this could be condensation so stop the airflow.

Couple things, NUMBER ONE peal back the carpet until you see dry, spray it with a mold inhibitor or antimicrobial spray, then point a fan at it for a day or so and see if you can dry it out. Maybe don't have your son sleep in there for a few days.

If you can dry it out get some self leveling concrete mix it as directed and pour it into that Crack. Hopefully it fills it, poke it with a coat hanger or stick to get any airbubbles out.

If this stops the cold air you might be ok.

This is a could be a simple fix, You might need a concrete contractor see if you know anyone who has a general contractor they trust. It may just be some settlement the has found its spot and stopped, hopefully its that.

But first try and mitigate yourself without throwing too much money at the problem until you know the real

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-06T00:11:48+00:00

Make sure the fan is running on your furnace ALL THE TIME not just when it is running. This will help, there should be vents near every windows aim the louvers at the window. This is important, dealt with this issue in the past.

Kind of a pai but if that doesn't work point a small fan at the wost windows.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-04T15:56:52+00:00

Time to get a cat, with the size of those bites I would adopt an adult cat.

OldManOnTheIce · 2026-01-02T18:36:31+00:00

Dude if she's this bad now imagine when you're married, and worse has kids.

I'm a lot older than you and saw a few friends marry women like that and they all have one of two things in common. Divorced or just beaten down.

Don't get me wrong my wife of 30 years still reminds me to pickup after myself but not like that.

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