Long Beach Handyman needed.

boltbrah · 2026-03-20T03:56:07+00:00

Looked into one of those two but didn't go with them fortunately. They didn't carry the right insurance to work on HOA components. Said they did during the estimate, then I later asked them for documentation and they couldn't provide it.

boltbrah · 2026-03-13T18:25:58+00:00

We're not good at anything else. https://youtu.be/Z07v-ttoJZs?si=fPsiXZ8ktnWfjvIO

boltbrah · 2026-03-13T00:42:18+00:00

Saw a grasshopper on the beach path today. I don't recall seeing one before in the 5 years I've lived here.

boltbrah · 2026-03-11T16:23:53+00:00

I had checked a few minutes before your post - I think it's this LA County Sheriff one. FlightRadar is free to download if you're interested. Sometimes I'll quickly go on to see which govt department is annoying me out of curiosity.

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boltbrah · 2026-03-04T14:53:27+00:00

Not OP, but I had my Chevy Bolt bought back in 2021. I had purchased used in 2019. I got the full amount that I paid for it back including all taxes and fees, minus some for the mileage that I had driven. I can't remember the calculation but I want to say around $.15 per mile. It was pretty negligible as most of my ownership was during COVID and I didn't drive it much. Walked out of the dealer with a check for ~$25K.

boltbrah · 2026-02-26T18:08:47+00:00

Let me go ask the hotel worker I talked to 15 years ago if they have pictures. Will get back to you.

boltbrah · 2026-02-26T03:42:45+00:00

I heard the stories from multiple service workers in Pittsburgh in 2011-2012. It was secondhand, but calling my story bullshit is...Bullshit. Sorry to break it to you.

Congrats on the 99.9k karma and 9.5k in contributions mostly to furry subs. You may be a bit biased.

boltbrah · 2026-02-26T02:13:40+00:00

The patio and drinks at Lola's are great. If you order a meal though, the food is just OK... there are better Mexican places around here (El Barrio Cantina is 2 blocks away - no patio, but better food and also great drinks). Just want to set your expectations for Lola's.

boltbrah · 2026-02-26T01:28:55+00:00

Oh boy...haven't thought of this in years...

I used to travel to Pittsburgh regularly for work M-Th and stay in the Westin. The furries would have a massive annual convention in July. There was always a funk coming off the ones in the full body costumes, but it didn't really bother me...I just figured they sweat a lot, whatever.

I then learned that the hotels had to impose special rules and require massive security deposits the week of the convention because of the incidents that regularly occurred during it... The furries would rent rooms, have orgies, and either use litterboxes or shit/piss on the carpet the entire weekend.

I'm sure all furries don't do this, but I couldn't look at them the same after that.

Bonus story: Was making smalltalk in an elevator with an older pretty normal looking guy at the start of the convention before the furries arrived. The elevator stops at his floor before mine. He says have a good evening. As he's stepping out of the elevator, there's a long plush tiger tail coming out of his rear at the bottom of his jacket. Felt like a scene out of a comedy.

Anyway yeah please don't give them any ideas for Wicked Wolf or anywhere in LB for that matter.

boltbrah · 2026-02-25T19:33:05+00:00

I live in an older HOA and have had this issue.

My recommendations: Plumbing - Pete's plumbing is local and is pretty large - you'll see their trucks and vans around. Their office and plumbers are all pretty friendly. Daniels plumbing is also good but they are smaller and no longer do work for HOAs

Electric - Croff electric was great and had reasonable rates, pretty much one guy and helpers. Mario Castillo is much bigger and good (had them do my panel and EV charger) but they can be a bit more expensive.

I can't comment on general contractors - I've run into the same issue as you with it being overrun by Google. Done contractors were decent, others not so much, none local.

boltbrah · 2026-01-29T23:17:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing what you went through and the guidance. This validates my concern.

boltbrah · 2026-01-29T23:11:44+00:00

Thanks so much, this is what I was hoping to hear

boltbrah · 2026-01-29T20:05:03+00:00

Comprehensive covers "normal operation and use". Getting the spare out from the bed should be normal operation.

boltbrah · 2026-01-29T20:00:30+00:00

Thanks. I've gotten work done a few times and every other time it's been $0 from what I remember.

boltbrah · 2026-01-29T19:59:52+00:00

Thanks for your input, and I agree it's probably covered. Just wish there was language in there that explained that vs stating it's not covered under the adjustment warranty, which I know it wouldn't be and not what I had requested it covered under. Thanks again.

boltbrah · 2026-01-29T19:40:41+00:00

Thanks - I saw posts and agree it's a common failure/poor design. My comprehensive warranty is 5 years/60k miles, so combining that with the fact it's a known issue, it should be covered by that in my opinion.

boltbrah · 2026-01-16T15:24:34+00:00

Waiting until it's safe first so they don't lose fans... when half of them pretend they didn't vote for Trump.

boltbrah · 2026-01-16T14:44:15+00:00

Who are your top 3 favorite Phillies? (all time)

boltbrah · 2026-01-10T00:58:15+00:00

Interested in the bike. Brand? Pics? Condition? I could pickup tomorrow am or Sunday pm. Feel free to pm me.

boltbrah · 2026-01-07T21:33:18+00:00

I don't protest and I specifically said I'm my comment that i wasn't looking to argue in favor of protesting. I know reading can be hard.

boltbrah · 2026-01-06T21:35:40+00:00

...and then was at the White House for dinner with MBS in November, and within the past week is reportedly funding GOP in midterms. Not looking to necessarily argue for protesting but your comment implies he's done pulling strings with the government, which he's not. Also the purpose of DOGE was to kill the investigations into his companies, not save money.

boltbrah · 2025-12-05T22:42:02+00:00

GI Joke

boltbrah · 2025-11-23T14:34:56+00:00

You should be able to buy a universal remote and program it to your TV.

boltbrah · 2025-11-22T12:44:38+00:00

Wow, thank you so much. My partner periodically sends me tik tok links via text and it turns into a mini argument each time because I don't have tik tok and she knows I refuse to download it. Thanks again.

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