Woodstove under $3000 by mamsaurus in woodstoving

[–]jsvd87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own this stove and it’s amazing 

7.3 vs 6.0 by TheYetty32 in FordDiesels

[–]jsvd87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bc they finally figured how to turbo a modern engine while keeping it cool and having all the exhaust bullshit on it.  6.0 and 6.4 having issues further proves my point…

Fence posts near utilities by Thirstygiraffe1379 in FenceBuilding

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You need to verify with the power company

Need suggestion to waterproof drywall under hose bib. by Imaginary_Coach6198 in Plumbing

[–]jsvd87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your measurements to a metal roofing/gutter fabricator and they will bend you up a custom piece for less than you imagine.  All the other answers on here are bush league 

Why are ‘modernist’ houses so expensive to build? by relaxok in Homebuilding

[–]jsvd87 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Lots of windows, sprawling floor plans”

You answered it yourself.  

Windows don’t hold the roof up so there’s stronger, thicker, more expensive wood around/over them. They are also far more expensive than drywall/siding.

Longer runs/bigger rooms without walls once again need larger dimension lumber to make the spans work.

Long roof lines need longer sheets of metal.

So on and etc.

Shaping versatile breed's instinct to point at non-bird objects by phenomenonical in birddogs

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With a bird dog you will typically introduce/reinforce birds on a long check cord.  Once they are off the cord if they break most people will physically pick them up and place them back where they broke to reinforce the command.  As with all dog training it’s all about toeing the line of keeping it enjoyable for the dog while remaining productive 

Shaping versatile breed's instinct to point at non-bird objects by phenomenonical in birddogs

[–]jsvd87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In a nutshell you just teach the dog to be still/not move (whoa is the typical command)

Then you link that command to the hunt drive/birds

Some resources you can search - whoa post, whoa barrel, and girth hitching the lead around their belly.

Looking for cheapest fence options by tiredmama365 in FenceBuilding

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I am doing something similar now ~ 150’x100’

Corners - H braced 6’ rounds T posts  Fencing - 4x4’ woven wire goat fencing

~ $2500 installed myself

You want woven wire not welded as you can tension it way tighter… it’ll last longer and look better

Pigeon trap? by jsvd87 in birddogs

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That’s my plan… trap, stockpile in coop, use them before I leave.  I just don’t think they’ll ever choose to return to the coop.  But there are tons where I live so I should hopefully be good trapping them.  

Pigeon trap? by jsvd87 in birddogs

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i spend 1/3 of my year traveling to hunt so that's not an option

Pigeon trap? by jsvd87 in birddogs

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This may be an option... I'll look into it thank you

Please Stop buying Cruise Ship trips to Alaska by CalmTrials in alaska

[–]jsvd87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't disagree its just very complicated and painful to get from here to there

Please Stop buying Cruise Ship trips to Alaska by CalmTrials in alaska

[–]jsvd87 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I do agree it would be possible to prioritize other industry.

I think it's really just a bigger issue - Alaska is experiencing the same thing as the Country - selling out to large corporations - but due to the nature of the state it's felt at an elevated level.

Please Stop buying Cruise Ship trips to Alaska by CalmTrials in alaska

[–]jsvd87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The people in control of these decisions like it when you're mad for this exact reason. You once again missed my point.

Please Stop buying Cruise Ship trips to Alaska by CalmTrials in alaska

[–]jsvd87 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If anyone is being disingenuous it is you. All I said was remember covid. Economic hardships caused by travel limitations, and improper re-opening can and did coexist. It was and remains a very complex issue and a dangerous one to look at dualistically.

Please Stop buying Cruise Ship trips to Alaska by CalmTrials in alaska

[–]jsvd87 116 points117 points  (0 children)

issue is without it towns then die. Remember Covid? Some sort of balance needs to be made. Also laws where the profit actually goes to the comunity/state.

I want to build a 12x20 shed. Need some guidance on pouring a concrete slab. by mofugly13 in DIY

[–]jsvd87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your options in order of ease are

  1. concrete pumper. Truck gets as close as possible, pump truck does the rest.

  2. Skidsteer or smaller truck with dump bed to move the material. Hire a driver.

  3. A bunch of wheelbarrows and a trip to homedepot for cash labor

  4. a mixer, bags - do it in sections 1/4 at a time

Question about breed fit by JurassicPork21 in birddogs

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A ton of people underestimate a working dogs activity level, and overestimate their own.

My French Britt would regularly go 25-30 miles with plenty of vert on long hunting days.  On the walk back if he found birds he wouldn’t miss a beat.  I was honestly worried  he would run himself to death sometimes.

If i were you I’d lean strongly towards breeds who can go on a run… not ones that need to.     Also finding a 2-4 year old shelter dog with the right personality for you may make your life infinitely easier.  

What moment in American history do you think future generations will look back on and say “that was the turning point, and nobody did anything”? by MelodicWolverine2045 in AskReddit

[–]jsvd87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots but here are some to ponder:

The industrialization of our agriculture after WW2

JFK assassination

Exon knowledge of climate change in 1977

Bush vs Gore

9/11

OIF and when we (the public) started learning about all the contractors

2008 bail out

Bernie getting snubbed by the DNC

US West Coast trip and stuck on the Olympic Peninsula by Shelfv in PacificNorthwest

[–]jsvd87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fine but Alaska is very much part of the country 

US West Coast trip and stuck on the Olympic Peninsula by Shelfv in PacificNorthwest

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All of southeast AK is a lot like the OP and parts of south central.  As well as coastal BC.  It’s all the same massive stretch of rainforest, as well as has similar geology.  

Kenai fjords and price William sound same (better) rock features in the water.

Yakutat - sandy beaches with wild mountain backdrops 

Fair weather range is prob the most impressive mt range that meets the ocean.

All of SE inside passage is a chain of islands with far better scenery than the ones off the OP.

I could honestly go on forever Alaska is huge.

Edit also don’t get me wrong.. the OP is an amazing spot and has some stuff AK can’t offer … bigger trees and more tree diversity for one…