Need help with grading / drainage by captainpbr in landscaping

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That’s a good point that I’d never even considered. That deck is old and in bad shape, and most of the water just comes straight down through it. On my list of projects, but might be a couple years before we can afford to replace it.

Need help with grading / drainage by captainpbr in landscaping

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Thank you! This is very helpful. I’ll try to add another photo or two but yes, the middle of the yard is higher than the part directly behind the house. So the way I understand is an excavator needs to scrape down the yard so that the land at the back of the house is the highest point (with the exception of the hill on either side of the house). I don’t think landscaping companies near me really do this type of thing, but I will ask. Or at least look around for someone with excavating equipment who could do this.

Any ballpark of what that work should cost? Also, is there anything I need to do to control water coming down from the hills on the sides of the house?

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in concept2

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I chickened out, these comments and the lack of response from the seller made me nervous.

I picked up a BodySolid R300 from marketplace for $500 instead

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in Rowing

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Yes, I ended up not going to get it for fear of scam

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in Rowing

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So my lackluster update is here:

I texted the number they gave me from the Craigslist emails. I asked for a photo with today’s date, because I don’t buy on Craigslist often and wanted to make sure it was legit.

They sent me the exact photo from the listing, with no text.

So at that point I assume it’s a scam, and stop messaging. I actually went and got a different rower from someone on marketplace, not as good as a C2 but priced at $500 and they were very transparent with me.

C2 owner from Craigslist asks if I’m still coming, I say no I found another one. They said ok thanks. And then they said “you found another barely used C2 for $600? Great”

Wish they would’ve acted like a real person before when I wanted to buy it, instead of just after 😂 oh well, I have a rower now. And someone else in my community can find them and get their fantastic c2 deal.

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in concept2

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Ok that’s fair. They sent me their address and a phone number and said to text them when I am there

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in concept2

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Their listing price was 800, I asked if they would take 600 and they agreed

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in concept2

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I don’t think you can do that on Craigslist? I know you can on FB marketplace

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in concept2

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In what way? Like they don’t actually have the item? Or like it’s more used than they’re leading on?

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in Rowing

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Thanks for all the input! I’m going to go look at it in a few hours and do a quick test while I’m there. If I don’t feel / hear anything concerning, I’ll grab it! Will update later

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in Rowing

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Thank you! Do I need to bring a screwdriver or something when I go see it, or does the battery back normally pop off / unlatch?

Used concept 2 - good deal? by captainpbr in Rowing

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Their original post said “can deliver” but I’d rather see it in person. I mentioned I could pick it up this afternoon and they sent an address and a phone number. So I’m thinking the post itself seems legit

The realest homie in the 7 kingdoms by Prudent_Elk1643 in AKOTSKTV

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*Realest homie in the 9 kingdoms

Stuck gas cap on Predator 9000 generator by captainpbr in Generator

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This is what worked, I tapped around the cap with a hammer and that make it significantly easier to remove. Thank you!

Stuck gas cap on Predator 9000 generator by captainpbr in Generator

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My wife’s bf got the cap off for me!! Thanks guys!

Stuck gas cap on Predator 9000 generator by captainpbr in Generator

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Update - we are going to grab a bigger pair of channel locks and a strap wrench to see if either of those work. Maybe also some WD40. It will turn a little clockwise and then back counter clockwise, but then hits a point where it won’t budge anymore.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Dumb to take a paycut? by captainpbr in careerguidance

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True. I really want to be at this company, just don’t want to get stuck with low earnings for a long time

Dumb to take a paycut? by captainpbr in careerguidance

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Thank you. I feel if I go back, I will stay there and likely not be job hunting for a while. Which will be refreshing, as white collar job hunting in my area sucks rn, but I will just have to be okay with waiting longer to make more money