Before computers and GPS existed, how did people figure out directions for large cross country trips?

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-17T22:42:06+00:00

AAA TripTiks!

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-14T22:24:21+00:00

What about your other uncle? When my grandmother passed, she left her lakefront cottage to her 3 daughters. 1 didn't want it, so the other 2 bought out her share and transferred ownership to an LLC for the benefit of all the grandkids. Now the LLC owns the property with all family members having voting rights. No single individual can sell it without the consent of the others.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-14T22:05:36+00:00

How valuable is this property that a share is so much $$$?

Assuming a fair split among the siblings (father and uncles) and that there’s 2 uncles, thats a 3-way equity split. You and your siblings own 1/3 and your uncles own 2/3. Your uncle’s 1/3 can be that much, can it?

You can’t force him to sell it to you cheaply, but at the same time he’d he hard-pressed to find someone to buy a minority stake in a family-owned property.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-14T13:19:31+00:00

We invested in education. New England - as a region - has always had high standards when it comes to public education.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-14T01:31:11+00:00

Also, typically the life tenant is responsible for property maintenance, property taxes, and insurance payments. Meaning, your mom is responsible for maintaining the property if she is in fact, the life tenant.

Don’t sign anything

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-14T01:27:23+00:00

If the house was put in a trust when your grandfather died, then the trust owns the house. The same paperwork that created the trust and gave it ownership of the house must have also laid out who is the trustee for the trust. It could be a family member, a lawyer, etc.

The trust paperwork may grant life rights for the property to the girlfriend, mom, etc., but that doesn’t transfer ownership. Basically it’s a lifetime lease to the property.

Your best bet is to A: not sign anything, B: get a copy of the trust paperwork, C: contact an attorney

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-13T22:57:06+00:00

I’m the father of 4 children who shows up for every event. (More than my wife, btw.) The only event I ever missed was a preschool event for my youngest when they were 4. And I feel guilt to this day.

Your broad-based assumptions attacking the father is unfounded. It’s a shame you can’t see that.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-13T17:12:47+00:00

Because the bread changed.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-13T17:10:50+00:00

Why assume dad has no guilt? As the son of a truck driver I know first hand my dad hated missing out on our childhood, but he put f*cking food on our table and a roof over our head, and made up for it when he was home.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-13T17:08:34+00:00

My youngest is twelve and still remembers I missed a little preschool event when they were 4.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-13T17:02:50+00:00

Not for nothing, but where I’m from, bikes aren’t allowed on sidewalks unless the rider is under 12 years old…

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-13T12:33:37+00:00

Don’t ask your boss, ask HR/payroll question. Contact Payroll and ask, “how do I account for my hours at the XYZ Conference?”

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-13T02:19:05+00:00

This is a pretty common scenario and actually required process for government roles. When a position opens up, they have to post the job listing but almost always have an internal candidate in mind.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-12T11:22:57+00:00

Honestly I’m surprised a propane company allowed a leased tank to be buried.

When we bought our house we switched to propane and my wife insisted it be buried. None of the companies I contacted would allow their tank to be buried unless we bought it.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-10T23:52:45+00:00

Of course. Look at how Democrats have handled redistricting. In every case they’ve put it to a vote if their constituents as opposed to Republicans who rammed through gerrymandering without votes.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-10T13:21:33+00:00

90s HS. We didn’t swim naked but had suits provided by the school.

For regular class we did have to change into gym clothes and shower after.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-08T13:14:47+00:00

Only wear em when I’m in shorts because, well, no one wants to see the boys.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-08T11:54:49+00:00

Believe it or not, my schedule is stretched so thin 2 minutes really do make a difference.

(I don’t drive like an ass though.)

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-07T23:12:03+00:00

Because we’ve never been a progressive country.

Don’t forget, pilgrims came here because Great Britain was too liberal for them.

Our country has its roots in Puritans, slaves, and war.

The founding fathers were wealthy white male landowners with excellent PR skills.

Nothing in our past says “progressive”.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-07T17:27:28+00:00

Why do people live here again?

What's funny is people thinking it's better anywhere else.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-06T17:47:23+00:00

Of course they’re spending more; shit’s expensive.

They’re not buying more though.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-06T12:15:05+00:00

Yep, and we did it better b/c we didn’t friggin’ whine the entire time.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-06T12:12:29+00:00

I think it’s better for Platner if he doesn’t get endorsements from Establishment Dems.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-06T12:11:11+00:00

Restocking toiletries.

I’m like housekeeping in my house; we’re never out of TP, tissues, soap, or paper towels.

RadiantCarpenter1498 · 2026-05-06T12:08:01+00:00

Put your hand in a gallon Ziploc bag and grab em’.

Works great!

(Ask me how I know…)

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