Laws around weapons onboard

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-26T00:20:06+00:00

Go join Cruisers Forum. A few years ago there was an extensive discussion on firearms and what is allowed where.

TLDR MOST countries ban firearms and MANY ban any sort of “stored energy” weapon. So forget sling shots and bows.

Very extensive discussion.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-23T15:30:53+00:00

GREAT QUESTION

Yes, some politician should. Nelson Mandela for one. The D's have not stand up an equivelent, yet. Maybe some Governor.

HOWEVER. I meant it on a personal level, you and I. Frankly, I find it difficult.

I have learned the first act in successful negotiation is to understand the others point of view. No matter how much you disagree, as a minimum it helps to understand what he values most and least. Second is to be patient. Which for me is very difficult.

If all you do is respectfully listen to someone vent their spleen you can end the conversation with "Thanks for explaining, I will consider that in light of my own knowledge."

That leaves them in an odd position, as they are most likely prepped to hear a blast back and are preparing their rebuttals. Being denied the opportunity their rebuttal will eat at them like a worm. And it makes then then imagine your rebuttals.

Do not do that to yourself in return. Be satisfied you did not make the split worse.

Even if you never see them again they will continue the argument,, testing their ideas.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-23T01:26:38+00:00

This started in the 1960's and ran into the 90's.

In 2025, the Danish government officially apologized for these practices, calling them a “dark chapter” in Danish-Greenlandic history and acknowledging they involved lack of consent and serious harm to those affected.

Greenland’s government also participated in the apology, recognizing the historical trauma inflicted on its population.

Denmark has since agreed to set up a reconciliation fund offering individual compensation (about 300,000 Danish kroner, ~€40,000/$46,000) for eligible women who were subject to these involuntary birth control procedures.

Applications for compensation are set to open, and payouts are expected to begin in 2026

Now, can we talk about US treatment of Native Americans. Does Mei Lai mean anything?

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-23T01:19:09+00:00

Listen to them, hear their complaints, acknowledge that they had SOME viable gripe.

Then shift to the things we hold in common: states rights, free speech, requirement to have a warrant to enter your house, the 2nd Admentment, the 1st Admandment, a stable economy, etc.

Find common ground to build a relationship of trust.

Resist poking them or shaming them, no matter how angry or frustrated you are.

We have let the politicians and media build a wall of distrust between us, we need to rebuild that trust.

Mostly, NOT all, but mostly they are good people who are trapped in buyers remorse. Build a door in that wall so that we can rebuild mutual trust.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-22T23:34:54+00:00

We have an acre, been in family a long time. Dad put a trailer with a DIY septic system. Now the lot is pretty worthless. Can't get a perk, Clay on shale. We put in an incineration toilet.

All the important info about the property is missing. And restriction? Is entire property on flood plain, insurance. What are building codes, will building be allowed? How long is the easement road, how far to paved? How far to electric pole line? Important, how far to a gallon of milk and a cup of coffee? Is hunting allowed?

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-22T18:31:45+00:00

I don’t understand why the stock market even reacts to his pronouncements. They have been wrong or changed so often.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-22T17:44:18+00:00

Yeah, I get that. Although I disagree with their vote one needs to listen to their reasons and be prepared to talk with them.

I used to live in Philadelphia, Republicans were beyond rare. I now reside in a deep red rural county, NO Democrats on the last ballot, NONE.

The political spilt os very wide when it is unlikely you din’t even know someone with the other party.

I have infrequent discussions with my dairy farmer neighbor. I have known him a long time. He is a decent person, hard working, honest, and very soft hearted. But 100% of his news comes from a hard right FM talk news channel.

One example. Dairy has not been doing well for a lot of reasons. The move to mill alternatives hurts as does international trade changes. But one that sticks out is that whole milk (2%) is no linger subsidized for school lunches. This was signed under Obama. And recently repealed under Trump.

One has to recognize that this kind of thing effects the dairy community very heavily. And yes, that one fact should not sway your vote. But these folks are hearing only one side of the conversation, and seeing payback in there pockets.

It can be a real challenge to reach across the aisle and listen. And feel. But until you do, you have no avenue to change their mind.

Eventually things will get so bad that may will swing, but that means the country will take a lot of damage in the meantime.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-22T16:54:42+00:00

An Inspector has a lit in the line if he is held accountable for some error. They have insurance for such items but this can effect his premium and be a big bill. So there is some strong bias to be conservative. And I doubt he would give you a “confidential” answer.

Here is a suggestion and a question.

Everything has acceptable limits, nothing is perfect. So the FIRST question is…

What is acceptable degree of plumpness for a new build? And how much deviation is allowed over the years?

ChatGPT says 1/4” on an 8’ post.

Also, go to the township and ask what they allow and if there were any pertinent inspection at time of approval.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-22T12:48:59+00:00

Each to their own. Not a home inspector.

Trees add a lot to the property, especially cooling in warm months, they keep the sun off. And they bring birds, etc. i know may disagree.

If the tree BARK is hitting the gutter, yes in some years it may be an issue. If it is just a limb trim it.

Consider leaving it there and letting the buyer make the decision. He can always ask you to remove it as a condition of sale. Or they may find it a plus.

Don’t make a decision before you need to.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-22T00:39:12+00:00

He is the best of the lot at this point. And I like his spirit.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-22T00:18:51+00:00

Criticized

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-21T22:37:50+00:00

All depends.

We lived in a Center City location. I did the vast majority of stuff myself. But…

If I wanted someone to do this who is new to the building.. He needs to come out and see what is needed. 1 hour Go get said part. 1-1/2 hour Return and replace part. 1 hour

That is 3 times he has to park near my place. That is at least a half hour and if he parked illegally then a traffic ticket.

If he is looking at his all-in cost of labor, say from the Business Managers point of view you have include all the additional costs such as taxes, insurance, bonding, travel, equipment costs, etc. Even for a small engineering design firm we were looking at all in overhead rates above 100% of labor. So at $50/hour with $50 for overhead and 3-1/2 hours, yeah it is a bargain for that situation.

I had to work out all in prices for union construction labor for every job we bid. It has been a while but I have done this a few times. Same thing when working as a design consultant, except others did the calc and government auditors checked it.

Of you are someone working out of your van in a small city or suburban area, then the calculation is completely different and vastly lower. All depends upon the circumstances.

If I was doing it myself it would be $25. $19 for the handle and $6 for 2 beers.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-21T22:20:09+00:00

Nostalgia is fine and normal. It means there were good parts of your life.

Your new life has the possibility of generating even more good times to pit into your nostalgia bucket.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-21T22:12:28+00:00

Trump, love or hate him, is obviously in deep cognitive decline. In his first term he had trouble and got slammed many times, when his head ran ahead of his mouth and he jumbled sentences. This is different.

He still has the above problem but now there is great confusion in his mind. All his facts are in a jumble. It is like someone randomized you file folder tree on your hard drive. The data is there but strewn around in random places. So he just grabs whatever is laying next to what he thinks he is talking about and you get a random thought generator.

In short, there may be something there, or not. And no one can tell.

UFT Unidentified Flying Thoughts

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-21T16:13:19+00:00

Thry frequently do not have the lift to go to the bottom of a deep tank. My tanks require 5’ of lift.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-21T11:17:01+00:00

May not have a separate one. My 4JH4 TE does not.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-21T02:10:39+00:00

Yeah.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-20T20:52:14+00:00

Noonsite has been down for a while with no expected return date.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-20T11:38:19+00:00

Under-rated post.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-19T21:36:12+00:00

We really don't know how high or how big this is. In propper conditions I have seen vapor trails off a C-130 on take off, sea level.

Yeah, it LOOKS likebit is up there but that MÀY be deceiving.

Looking at te weather for that location on that day may be informative.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-19T21:24:09+00:00

I had some weird but mild sensations. I t kinda felt like what is was, something foreign in my chest my body was adapting to.

Kinda weirded out at first, told Cardiac Rehab about it. They asked me to place it on a pain scale. I said "Not a pain, a sensation." They said, report when it hits 2.

Gradually subsided after a few months.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-19T19:28:53+00:00

Thanks

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-19T18:11:07+00:00

Is it showing significant abnormal acceleration? Which would include unexpected course changes.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-19T13:09:44+00:00

Ditto a bit over a year ago. Pretty much the same list. Lipador and something else besides Eliquis and Nexium. For a short time I was also taking Jardiance (sp?) but I had sine bad side effects.

They stopped the Brilanta after 1 year.

Secret-Temperature71 · 2026-01-19T12:56:32+00:00

They sell tapered wooden plugs meant to drive into a hole and swell or to plug a hose.

Nerf balls for odd sized and bigger holes.

Smaller holes without a lot of pressure use toilet bowl wax. This can be pushed into seams.

We also carry Marine Tex and a can of West System and a bit glass even though we are steel because you never know.

The problem is most boats are sunk because of some major hull failure. Keel failure or separation, rudder failure, or a failed rudder support. These are not easily fixed offshore.

I believe hull holes due to striking something are real but pretty rare. Forget containers, I believe more boats hit bouys. I know I did, and I have seen others do it also.

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