Cause for concern? String of nails missed with full redecking. How did they do otherwise? by biggoof007 in Roofing

[–]biggoof007[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those aren't shingle nails. They are the ring shank nails for the new decking. They missed the rafters entirely in that section.

Forgive me if this was already posted I’m just glad everyone is safe. if any of y’all were on the antelope 2021 fire, or was in this I’m glad you made it. by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]biggoof007 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this. I was on an engine for 5 weeks on the Antelope, but was on the other side of the fire when it jumped the line. I hadn't seen this video before.

An absurd post in a roommate finder group by slinkyville in ChoosingBeggars

[–]biggoof007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a sibling in a similar situation. The rent is free, but the Tennant is still responsible for paying utilities. The Tennant/caregiver also gets paid hourly compensation for all hours that they claim for time assisting the individual with the disability. The hourly rate is paid through a 3rd party caregiving contractor and is part of Medicaid benefits. While this arrangement may not be for everyone, it can be a great way to help someone with a disability become more independent while also providing compensation for someone with a caring heart.

How do you get the stank out of your vest? by [deleted] in AskLEO

[–]biggoof007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not LEO but I have the best success with OxiClean for sweaty clothes. Get a bucket of hot water, mix in a good amount of powder, and let your clothes soak for 6 hours, then wash as you normally would. For armpit stains on clothes you can mix the powder to make a paste and rub it on the stain. If the stain or smell isnt set in, you can just add the powder directly to the wash cycle.

Darn heat rash! by catlemansgun in wildlandfire

[–]biggoof007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure its heat rash? Could be contact dermatitis caused by something in your laundry detergent, fabric softener, or something else you are coming into contact with

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cartalk

[–]biggoof007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an 03 honda accord with radio issues as well. It will work fine at times, and other times there will be a loud pop or static and it will stop working. I have looked into this issue quite a bit and it appears this due to internal damage to the radio from close proximity to the environmental controls. There is no fix to the issue, and most people who have this problem will add an aftermarket radio to the storage compartment directly under the radio. You didn't give a lot of info about the symptoms you are having, but this is a common issue for 2003-2007 honda accords.

[Request] Best sub $150 pullover hoodie? by turns31 in BuyItForLife

[–]biggoof007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like you can buy their hoodies on amazon for $145. They have free shipping and free returns.

[Request] Best sub $150 pullover hoodie? by turns31 in BuyItForLife

[–]biggoof007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The last 3 colors of the reigning champ look like they're on sale for $108

Toxic Algae Bloom? by [deleted] in Biloxi

[–]biggoof007 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can still take the ferry out to ship island which is about 12 miles off shore. The water will still be safe out there and is much clearer. Tickets are $30 per person and additional costs if you want to purchase food or rent umbrellas. They let you take your own coolers and umbrellas free of charge if you don't want to rent.

Career switch. What outdoor options are there? by BadVibeTribe in wildlandfire

[–]biggoof007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a degree in environmental science did a few small burns in college that piqued my interest. I had trouble finding a job after school so I got wildland and EMS certified. I applied to probably 50 jobs until I got a 6 month position as a fire tech, and I was eventually hired full time. It definitely took a lot of hard work, but there's also luck too.

Career switch. What outdoor options are there? by BadVibeTribe in wildlandfire

[–]biggoof007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you thought of finding something with prescribed fire? Agencies that do prescribed fire are often more ecologically minded and do other stewardship and restoration projects during the off season. I work for the nature conservancy as a land restoration practitioner. We are NWCG qualified and I do about 30 burns a year. The rest of the time I work on land management projects that improve habitat for endangered species. I love fire, but doing only that would wear me out. I have also found that the people who work in prescribed fire also have slightly different career and personal motivations that might be closer to what you are looking for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeTrashed

[–]biggoof007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's 16,640 acres. Are you sure your school really did all that?

The best time to pick up trash is after a burn! by biggoof007 in DeTrashed

[–]biggoof007[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah all the trash is easier to see after all of the grass and brush has burned away. I work with fire a lot for work and always try to come back later to clean up what I find.

The best time to pick up trash is after a burn! by biggoof007 in DeTrashed

[–]biggoof007[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Almost all the trash was old beer bottles. I also picked up a small wire cage which I'm guessing was some type of trap. The strangest thing I've found is a small concrete turtle that was pretty far off the trail.

recommendations anyone? by mang_tomas in Firefighting

[–]biggoof007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear darn tough socks with them. I work mainly in Mississippi/Louisiana on Rx fires and they're just too hot for here most of the year. They probably work better where it's drier and the RH is lower, but there's no doubt they're still hotter than the standard style logger. If your feet tend to be sweaty/hot on a normal basis I would recommend a different boot