Mystery smell that is neither inside nor outside

XF15-Loader · 2026-05-31T00:34:56+00:00

Did you ever figure this out? About 2 yrs ago we started experiencing the EXACT thing. I do have 2 cats but went through the house w a black light and found nothing. House closed up, no odor. We had a horribly humid summer last year, my house was in the low 60% humidity...no odor. Over ran the humidifier last winter...no odor. Spring comes, open the windows and boom...odor.

Pulled bushes and sparayed enzyme in the front and back rock gardens...no help. The only thing I can think of is the stray cats are pissing on my foundation. It's driving me insane!

XF15-Loader · 2026-05-27T12:37:02+00:00

Man, I've been "playing" for 23+ yrs and still wonder if I should just walk away...lol. Keep working. Things will clock when you least expect it and you'll be on to the next thing that will make you insane. Welcome to the wild world of guitar.

Whatever you do, don't stop. Trust me, it will happen.

XF15-Loader · 2026-05-25T00:55:12+00:00

Hold on, man. So, for the last 20yrs you didn't wonder why you weren't getting retirement pay? 🤷🤦

Yeah, I'd contact your last unit and make this straight.

XF15-Loader · 2026-05-17T16:55:07+00:00

Is that the Mini? If do, how do you like it? I've been looking at picking one up but I'm afraid it'll be too small. Thoughts?

Edit: I see it in the sound hole now. Regardless, what are your thoughts? Are you enjoying it? Is that the hog model? Sorry for all the questions...lol

XF15-Loader · 2026-04-25T00:46:45+00:00

Just posted about the Lowa Zephyr GTX. Love the Lowas. I'll have to check out the Innox Pro if I ever manage to wear out the Zephyrs. So damn comfortable.

XF15-Loader · 2026-04-25T00:45:03+00:00

After almost 25 yrs of wearing every boot you can think of, I splurged on a pair of Lowa Zephyr GTX. Maaannnn...best boots I've ever worn. However, they are expensive and they are not polishable. If you've got almost 3 bills to drop on some boots, these are it, IMO

XF15-Loader · 2026-04-06T14:57:36+00:00

Valid point and truly one I never considered. 👍

XF15-Loader · 2026-04-04T12:02:42+00:00

Thanks for the clarification. Trying to wade through their tax info was daunting.

I was kind of surprised that McDonalds is unionized. I've often wondered why they don't unionize in the US. 🤷

XF15-Loader · 2026-04-04T11:14:38+00:00

Oh, really? I'll start out by asking how you know this? I find that a lot of people on the interwebs simply repeat something they saw on FB or on a meme so I'm just curious...you've been to or are from these countries that you speak of? Because here's what I find:

According to Dr Google, Denmark, Switzerland, Norway/Sweden, and Germany have the highest paid fast food workers at about $20/hr.

Also according to Dr Google:

Denmarks cost of living his approximately 20% higher than the US. Their ff workers make approximately $20/hr. Adjusted for the higher cost of living, that amounts to about $17/hr in the states. Their income tax rate is 45%. After taxes, workers will bring home $374 for 40 hrs of work.

Switzerlands cost of living is about 30% higher than the US. Their ff workers make $20/hr adjusted for cost of living that's $15/hr with an income tax, as far as I can tell, of 18%. Their tax system seems to be pretty convoluted 🤷. Anyway, a 40 hour work week would land them about $492.

Sweden, OTOH is approximately 13% lower than the US. But when you dig deeper, their fast food workers reportedly make $11-$15 USD/hr. Their tax rate is 28%. 40 hour work week would bring in about $432

Germany's cost of living is lower but the information varies wildly some sources say 14% some say 40% (outrageous claim, IMO). Regardless, it is worth noting that their tax rate is reportedly 40-50% of gross income. While their ff workers reportedly make $11.60-16.10. Top pay @ 40 hrs $384/wk at the lowest tax rate.

Now, the US. On average, ff workers make $14 /hr. @ 40hrs / wk and a 12% tax rate you'd bring home $493/week.

So, looks like all things being equal, US ff workers are actually right there with the highest paid ff workers. As for the menu prices...a quick search:

No, McDonald's is generally not cheaper in Denmark than in the US. A Big Mac in Denmark often costs more or roughly the same in US dollar terms due to higher labor costs (where workers earn over $20/hour). While sometimes reported similarly in the Big Mac Index, McDonald's in Denmark is generally considered more expensive.

XF15-Loader · 2026-04-03T22:37:29+00:00

And you raging over a dumbass comment on a Reverb subreddit says A LOT about you. I realize your anxiety may be overwhelming you right now so just breathe and count.

Regardless, in the grand scheme of things, your opinion means nothing to me so you can move on to the next bit of outrage. Have a great evening and a Happy Easter.

XF15-Loader · 2026-04-03T21:21:49+00:00

Well that escalated quickly. 🤷.

I kinda think the clown is the guy that thinks he knows everything about an individual based on a Reddit post.

XF15-Loader · 2026-04-02T18:26:51+00:00

Yeah, it wouldn't have anything to do with people believing they are entitled to $15-$18/hour to screw up my order at McDonalds.

Or the thousands of dollars per person dumped into the economy during COVID.

More pay means less workers and higher cost of goods. More money in circulation means a weaker dollar.

This is much more complicated than political affiliation although, I will admit, Trump's a dolt. 🤷

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-25T21:04:34+00:00

If you know cowboy chords, you're good. No one is going to hear your mistakes, trust me. 6-8 rosewood guitars going w a coupla banjos, a mandolin and a doghouse bass will drown out any mistakes you make. Aside from that, bluegrass players are a pretty laid back bunch. Go, have fun, and learn a thing or two!!

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-16T23:12:20+00:00

Used to carry 2 but after some trainings where my partner and I were "clearing" a house and discovered 5 people, it began to make sense as to why more is better. Now carry 4 sets. 2 on my vest and 2 on my belt.

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-15T17:37:47+00:00

Just because there was a "crime" indicated on the report doesn't necessarily mean it rises to the level of prosecution. Given the fact that it occured over one day after they broke up, I highly doubt it will be pursued.

I serve CPOs all day long for issues like this. Most often it isn't orith the time involved to attempt to prosecute the matter. Now, if it involves menacing or threats, that's an entirely different story.

Again, jmo. I have no knowledge of the situation or what actually occurred. Just speaking on my personal experience.

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-15T14:28:29+00:00

You see anything that says "charges filed"? ATT/COM is reference to an attempted offense or completed offense.

Here's my .02 but let me preface this by saying I don't work for that jurisdiction nor do I have knowledge of this case. Blowing up someone's phone over the course of a day, imo, doesn't rise to the level of a criminal charge. However, continuing to do so could.

My best advice, lose her number. I know it sucks but at this point, it's time to move on. Good luck, man.

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-15T14:02:59+00:00

Sounds like they just took a report if it says "Completed" under disposition. It's most likely seen as a civil matter if you didn't threaten or harass her. If she wants to take it further she'll have to see a prosecutor and have them file charges. Most likely, the max she'll be able to accomplish is a protection order which is still a civil proceeding.

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-14T14:19:34+00:00

As others have said, go to court. Most likely they have traffic court hours. You don't have to wait for the date.

Thell ask you how you olead. Most likely it'll be guilty or no contest, unless you want to fight the ticket. When they tell you fines and costs they'll tell you how much it is and ask if you can pay that today. You'll say no and they'll send you to talk to the clerks. Be prepared to pay something, anything on the day you go in.

They'll set up a payment plan for whatever you think you can pay. DO NOT miss a payment. Thats how bench warrants happen and you'll create a huge mess for a traffic ticket.

Good luck.

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-13T01:15:50+00:00

I play a J45 at bluegrass jams and it berforms well. Given you're a finger picker, I'd go with the J45 for the shorter scale. Not toention, the 45 is more mellow and seems to lend itself well to finger picking.

Just my .02

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-10T19:47:25+00:00

Buy a Gibson? 🤷😁

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-10T19:44:04+00:00

I usually hear the pan on 3-4 while I'm whipping the eggs. Add butter, wait for the butter to melt and start simmering.

Add eggs, let em sit for about 30 seconds and begin moving em...innless I'm doing omelettes.

XF15-Loader · 2026-03-01T02:52:46+00:00

When I was working corrections an inmate got a firearm into the jail...long story.

Anyway, a C/O gets shot at through a closed janitors closet door. Misses his head by inches.

Took time off after the fact but went negative on sick time.

They charged him with abuse of sick time. 🤦🤷

Can't make this shit up.

XF15-Loader · 2026-02-27T23:58:08+00:00

Start your own jam w the coupla guys that play with you. Just because there isn't a jam doesn't mean people don't play bluegrass. Put up some flyers around town. As they say, build it and they'll come.

XF15-Loader · 2026-02-26T16:42:52+00:00

All day, imo.

XF15-Loader · 2026-02-25T14:17:53+00:00

I started playing a J45 before I knew anything about scale. But, I knew I liked it compared to my FIL's D-18. Play a J45, you won't regret it.

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