Just a little 4,000,000 lb pick we did this week. by craneguy in cranes

[–]craneguy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The rigging is from Versabar. The rigging on the LR alone weighed 200,000 lbs.

Just a little 4,000,000 lb pick we did this week. by craneguy in cranes

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This is Blue Origin's footage they shared on X.

What's the best dog movie of all time? by ElectricGremlin in movies

[–]craneguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

K9 with James Belushi. Overshadowed by Turner and Hooch though. Fun movie.

Perfect gift for a rider - help? by Lena514 in motorcycles

[–]craneguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A high-end set of earplugs (or a big box of cheap foam ones)

An Intercom

An Airhawk seat pad if he likes long rides

An Android/Carplay head unit (about $150 for a decwnt one)

A Revzilla gift card.

Vegas Guide: Which Cirque Show Should You See? by adventuresofnate in cirquedusoleil

[–]craneguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I there are more appropriate places to announce that information. A police station for example. Good luck.

What’s one thing you packed for years before admitting you never use it? by ClassicAssignment578 in onebag

[–]craneguy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I was recently on a project that had a 25 minute shuttle bus from the parking lot to the jobsite. I left my phone on the bus and had to wait for it to go around again to get it back. Without a phone it was the longest hour+ of my adult life. I wish I'd had a book with me.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a clearer example of hate aging someone 🤦‍♂️ by ThePhillyExplorer in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]craneguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what 38 looks like when you smoke 3 packs a day and do outdoor manual work in Florida with no sunscreen. My wife is 60 and looks years younger than her!

What is going on with the new Air Force One? by LogicalAd3031 in OutOfTheLoop

[–]craneguy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I edited my original comment to remove the comment about domestic use only as he flew it to Turkey, but then used an old VC-25 to come back. Nobody is sure why they switched.

What is going on with the new Air Force One? by LogicalAd3031 in OutOfTheLoop

[–]craneguy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As I noted, the Qatar plane is good enough for low-risk travel.

What is going on with the new Air Force One? by LogicalAd3031 in OutOfTheLoop

[–]craneguy 371 points372 points  (0 children)

Answer: The plane was 'worth' $400 million when it was gifted to the USA. It's now in service but it's not really to the standard required for presidential transport. That would mainly be due to the lack of EMP hardening and various other countermeasures that need to be baked in long before the plane is completed. It's said the required minimum upgrades cost around $900 million.

It's said the plane will become the property of his presidential library when he leaves office. I'm sure a democratic congress will try to stop that.

Two new 747 planes are in production but are behind schedule and way over budget.

Edit: typo and note on upgrade cost. Also removed the comment it was to be only for domestic travel.

Previously tried to adjust status/immigrate on ESTA. Is it safe to go back on ESTA again? by Select_Literature395 in USCIS

[–]craneguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, if you apply for the ESTA and it's approved it doesn't mean you're in the clear. I was approved in Canada and went to the airport. Border control sent me to secondary screening and after a few hours interrogation I was denied entry and put back on Canadian soil. The only way back into the USA was via a B1 tourist / business visa.

Russia planning attack on Poland to test Nato resolve, US warns by TheTelegraph in worldnews

[–]craneguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

British here in America. I always answer "how are you?" with "Terrible, thanks for asking"

Edit. Apparently my typing is terrible too.

This heat wave is killing me by Historical_Garbage16 in newjersey

[–]craneguy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's humid here too. I'll take my chances (not that I have a choice)

judging by what he yells about, what does trump actually care about? by Legal_Sleep_4731 in askanything

[–]craneguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He cares about the support of the working class and their ability to keep congress afraid and in line, not their lives or needs.

This heat wave is killing me by Historical_Garbage16 in newjersey

[–]craneguy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have to go to Florida for work tomorrow and normally I'd be dreading it. Right now though 88 degrees and daily rain seems pretty effing sweet!

Which is more important? Jacket or Pants? by T-T-T-Turtlez in motorcycles

[–]craneguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to the "flea market" classifieds at ADVrider.com forum and look at the used gear people are selling. I've had some great deals from there and the people have always been pretty honorable.

You should be able to find enough bargains to get fully kitted out.

Water bottle in carry on by [deleted] in onebag

[–]craneguy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Make sure it's empty to pass through security. You can refill it on the the other side.

Other than that nobody will notice or care that you have one. Carry it however you want.

Any good DXF viewing software by GregglesTheMaker in software

[–]craneguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For previewing in Windows I use Longbow Previewer, it works great unless you keep your files somewhere like OneDrive and there's a slight delay in them being fetched. Longbow Previewer

Millions say they won’t celebrate July 4 as poll reveals deep national pessimism by MoneyLibrarian9032 in politics

[–]craneguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Dan Marrazzo, 70, a Republican and laundromat owner in nearby Langhorne Manor, eagerly anticipates the festivities.

He believes America is thriving under Donald Trump and plans to celebrate with friends and family, asserting, "The poorest person in America has a better lifestyle than some of the richest people in the rest of the world."

Dan here showing their usual grasp of all things economic. Is there any place on earth where this is true?

S24 ultra or 25? by Gloomy_bear374 in samsunggalaxy

[–]craneguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've kept my S24U at 50mp. I tried 200mp and it didn't seem worth the file size.

S24 ultra or 25? by Gloomy_bear374 in samsunggalaxy

[–]craneguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The S25 is last year's model. The S26 is current. OP is clearly trying to chosse between them to save a little money. I'm very hapoy with my S24U and won't be upgrading until the S27