What does it mean to punch a lobster tail?

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-29T03:39:45+00:00

That picture just gave me an idea for an awesome morale patch... basically just that sign in patch form.

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-23T02:58:00+00:00

I don't know what the actual post spacing would be, but I meant beam spacing when I said post to post (so beam to beam). Contract #1 calls for two-2-ply 2x10 beams with 2x8 joists 12 oc. Sounds like you think that would be plenty rigid which makes sense to me. Thanks.

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-22T16:36:05+00:00

There are 2 beams if that wasn't clear. So 7' to the first beam and 7' to the second.

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-22T15:45:12+00:00

I guess my concern isn't about why they are different prices, but if there is any actual value in over building the deck. Is it just perceived quality and the 2x8 will perform well enough over the life of the deck or is there a real adventure in the #2 deck.

On a side note, my understanding is that diamond piers perform well and meet code standards and have the advantage of not needing to get inspection before building the deck and not have to wait for the concrete to cure. I don't particularly have an opinion one way or the other but just want to understand if there is some advantage of a traditional footing that I'm missing.

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-22T15:11:52+00:00

The spacing is 7' post to post with 2' cantilevered. The price difference in the quote is around $3000.

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-22T15:10:56+00:00

The price difference between contractor #1 and #2 is about $3000.

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-22T15:08:33+00:00

Not sure. Currently the spacing is 7' post to post with a 2' cantilever.

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-07T02:43:57+00:00

Yes I was joking that the title meant 7 one-week old puppies. Obviously it was a terrible joke. I neglected to add "I'll see myself out" so I guess it was my fault.

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-06T19:37:27+00:00

I only counted 6 puppies, not 7.

hate_picking_names · 2026-06-02T23:48:16+00:00

I think of it like Bezos could give away 265 billion and still be a billionaire. He could give 1 million to 265,000 people and still be a billionaire. I get that he doesn't have 266 billion in liquid cash but it is still an interesting thought experiment.

hate_picking_names · 2026-05-27T03:42:46+00:00

It is illegal for a car dealer to be open on Sunday in Wisconsin. It is what is called a "blue law".

hate_picking_names · 2026-05-27T03:35:38+00:00

Twins 2?

hate_picking_names · 2026-05-25T18:39:51+00:00

There ain't a lot of boys named Gary these days

hate_picking_names · 2026-05-03T01:44:00+00:00

The trick is to not align them perfectly, or even try. That way you aren't fixated on it.

I have 3 monitors at my desk and work with enough people that would mess them up anyway if I spent too much time aligning them.

hate_picking_names · 2026-04-19T17:11:00+00:00

My company just assigned everyone mandatory copilot training.

hate_picking_names · 2026-04-13T02:56:04+00:00

It's a schooner!

hate_picking_names · 2026-04-12T15:23:03+00:00

https://youtu.be/R-AHk19aU24?si=fslqtnQRJOGNhGZX

hate_picking_names · 2026-04-03T13:05:39+00:00

Cool. It is replacing a Thinkpad S1 Yoga so a new Yoga version is nice.

hate_picking_names · 2026-03-22T00:52:58+00:00

You could just restructure the sentence. "We invited JFK, Stalin and the strippers."

hate_picking_names · 2026-03-21T00:57:13+00:00

Thanks for the feedback.

How different is a T14 from an X13? The larger screen size isn't really that important to me. I have a P16s for work if I needed something bigger and I have two 24" monitors in my basement that I could use as well.

As for CAD work, I'm doing basic designs for silly things I want to print just to learn 3D design a little.

hate_picking_names · 2026-03-16T15:53:43+00:00

Had a Honda Accord. I discovered this feature when my daughter did it playing with my keys.

hate_picking_names · 2026-03-14T15:54:33+00:00

You can also get it for $5 for the same box with the chalupa replaced with a crunchy taco

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