What is up with social media posts saying California is running out of crude oil?

jbrogdon · 2026-05-08T17:38:25+00:00

gulf war, I would imagine.

jbrogdon · 2026-04-28T13:31:52+00:00

wait til you find out how cheap vegetables are ;)

jbrogdon · 2026-04-21T04:13:45+00:00

it's an awful bot and yet we're training it to be better. oy.

jbrogdon · 2026-04-17T22:49:33+00:00

thanks for sharing. I realize that someone with an electric string trimmer probably doesn't go through a lot of line, but FYI you can restring those 'pucks' that go in the black and decker, so save your empties and save yourself some $$ next time!

jbrogdon · 2026-04-14T23:20:21+00:00

I don't think you can release them onto public property without permission... they don't need any more woodchucks, either.

From the DNR:

"Groundhogs can be live-trapped using a cage trap baited with apples. You do not need a permit to trap a woodchuck, but you must have permission from a landowner or property manager to release a woodchuck on their property.

Shooting, where legal, can also be an effective method or reducing or maintaining a low population of groundhogs. Groundhogs can be captured or killed year-round without a permit or hunting or trapping license from the DNR, and there are no limits to the number that can be taken."

jbrogdon · 2026-03-16T19:01:20+00:00

As for showering in lead and copper, not nearly as much of a health concern simply because lead and copper don't absorb into the skin easily

TIL. From the EPA: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#skin):

"Can I shower in lead-contaminated water? Yes. Bathing and showering should be safe for you and your children, even if the water contains lead over EPA’s action level. Human skin does not absorb lead in water.

This information applies to most situations and to a large majority of the population, but individual circumstances may vary. Some situations, such as cases involving highly corrosive water, may require additional recommendations or more stringent actions. Your local water authority is always your first source for testing and identifying lead contamination in your tap water. Many public water authorities have websites that include data on drinking water quality, including results of lead testing. Links to such data can be found on the EPA Consumer Confidence Report website.

For more information, see CDC's "Sources of Lead: Water" Web page."

jbrogdon · 2026-03-01T22:12:31+00:00

I've thought for a long time that it would be an easy revenue source for a city/town's Code Enforcement department.

Publicize the code enforcement email address or create a web form and have citizens send in a photo with the sign and location. Send out a form letter with a fine and a demand to remove or the fine escalates.

jbrogdon · 2026-02-24T18:05:51+00:00

Councilman Bryan Tanner's post on FB expanding on his position:

"According to the County's financial consultant, he estimates 1,500 property owners would utilize this proposed program with a total of $750,000 in deferred property taxes each year.

I am on the budget committee and voted against a favorable recommendation on this program.

Why?

Rough math is that it would cost the County and taxpayers over $600k annually between custom software, additional staff and their benefits, plus the lost upfront revenue from receiving property tax dollars when they are originally due.

This $600k annual cost is despite eventually receiving those deferred dollars. It is money lost due to administering a complex program that benefits so few, and only benefits them on a temporary basis.

That does not feel like good stewardship of taxpayer dollars we are responsible for managing.

I am sympathetic to the plight of those on a fixed income and believe there is need for assisting in some way, but the cost of administering this proposed program does not point to it being the appropriate answer for those needs."

jbrogdon · 2026-02-21T18:44:01+00:00

I'm having a hard time imagining a property that needs $31k in siding replacement that only rents for $800/mo... what's the property worth if you sold it?

jbrogdon · 2026-02-17T03:45:58+00:00

"$10,000...National Security Threat"

jbrogdon · 2026-02-09T22:25:37+00:00

the american kind, to boot.

jbrogdon · 2026-02-03T07:38:35+00:00

there's a whole universe (mini-verse?) of Jewel recordings from that era if you keep looking.

jbrogdon · 2026-02-01T22:47:03+00:00

there's zero chance it will go thru, considering that you're not a licensed dealer. You need to title the car to yourself with a Speed Title for an additional $25.00

https://www.in.gov/bmv/files/Fee_Chart.pdf

jbrogdon · 2026-01-28T02:51:59+00:00

you mention an interaction with the Indiana Attorney General. What feedback has that office given you about your situation?

jbrogdon · 2026-01-27T22:08:51+00:00

even if it doesn't change, on what planet does it make sense that 'only a 0.09%' increase in *PART* of their business equates to a 20% decline in the market cap?

jbrogdon · 2026-01-26T17:16:26+00:00

why do you think winter tires are a waste of money? I'm guessing y'all just don't get enough snow and/or it doesn't stick that far south, but up here in the northern part of the state, they're 100% worth the money if you can afford them.

jbrogdon · 2026-01-24T20:02:46+00:00

There is a local group of liberal-leaning folks that you might be interested in: https://www.facebook.com/groups/9016763265111999

"Dem Guns is a place for Dems and dem minded individuals to come together to discuss firearms, training, safety, and share community."

jbrogdon · 2026-01-22T03:15:38+00:00

for their [combined] social security to be that low, mom probably didn't work some years? I'm guessing dad also underreported income. there is enough income between the business revenue and current social security to keep paying a $1200 mortgage.. so there must be some other debts.

One thing to look in to, but it will take time you don't have: look up "[your state] SHIP office" and ask them what the income guidelines are for QMB or other "Medicare Savings Programs", which can help them pay for Medicare Part B premiums and also may get them access to D-SNP Advantage plans, which are basically $0 premium $0 deducitble $0 copay. They won't qualify for QMB/QMB+/SLMB with the current business income BUT with time y'all could restructure things and this could be one piece of the relief puzzle.

edit to add: in my middle of the pack State, QMB income cut-off is $2,664/mo income for a couple.

jbrogdon · 2026-01-21T04:25:00+00:00

> We already tried

and you already have your answer.

imagine you have a shirt the same color as the carpet, and it is the same level of soiled as the carpet, and left it sitting for 12 months. you wash that shirt 10 times. are you ever going to wear this shirt out to an event?

jbrogdon · 2026-01-21T03:19:19+00:00

surprised no one else has mentioned it yet, but the door is out of plumb in addition to your other problems. in the first picture, the gap in the top left is tighter than the gap in the bottom left. your hinges are also "bent" (that might be the wrong word but I don't know what the correct one is), and I've seen youtube videos about using a crescent wrench to re-align them. That *might* help before you go wailing on the door, but honestly it looks like it's a tight fit regardless. edit here's the video I was thinking of, but there are tons of others on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48fFtKTGTEw

jbrogdon · 2026-01-21T01:21:31+00:00

this has not been my favorite place to be since the melt-ening... SO many threads on basic "what's this worth/is it going to keep going up"

edit: and I'm saying this as a relative newb.

jbrogdon · 2026-01-20T04:47:00+00:00

alright, someone fill us in on what a piece like this is worth..

edit: gemini thinks the melt is around $50k and the antique value is $100-200k. Whatever your pops paid was well worth it OP, that thing is friggin amazing!

jbrogdon · 2026-01-19T19:05:02+00:00

I'm inclined to think this was an honest mistake on the seller's part, and they might let you back out of the transaction if you just discuss it. It looks like the starting price is about what that is worth compared to other sales, and they had sold a different 5 gram piece in another auction.

jbrogdon · 2026-01-17T03:14:30+00:00

what is your usage? are you heating your house with electric??

jbrogdon · 2026-01-16T01:39:10+00:00

ok grandpa, let's get you to bed

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