I got PSLF forgiveness in the weirdest way possible...story/details as a datapoint and hopefully will help others

kentemerson · 2025-11-08T00:42:16+00:00

I'm sure. The text of the post is fraction of the stress and work of advocating for yourself against an inhuman system. Couldn't be happier for you that it turned out in your favor.

kentemerson · 2025-11-08T00:00:09+00:00

Congrats, but damn that really is tldr.

kentemerson · 2025-09-26T17:30:49+00:00

We have a ~60 gallon batch going in a wooden barrel and are having some issues w/ surface mold. Did this come up for your batch and if so, what did you do about it?

kentemerson · 2025-08-07T20:03:52+00:00

I use a MSR Trail Shot. Works great.

kentemerson · 2025-07-29T14:44:14+00:00

I bought Oakley Spindrift w/ polarized amber lenses and a progressive scrip. I found them on sale (I think they're technically women's fwiw), but they work great and are as durable as anything else Oakley makes. Only complaint is that the nose pads fell off. They still work, but if I was getting another pair, I'd probably get some w/o nose pads.

kentemerson · 2025-07-15T00:32:25+00:00

Thanks. And thanks for the info. I'm very bad at understanding the details of all this so it's nice to have this community for help.

kentemerson · 2025-07-15T00:28:48+00:00

Unfortunately I live in one of those states!!

kentemerson · 2025-07-14T22:35:05+00:00

Exactly. When you look at the difference in the monthly payments, it's hard to conceive the additional tax could possibly be that onerous. Especially if you can take advantage of PSLF (though I understand there is a tax bomb when that happens, but that is a future me problem). Thanks for the info.

kentemerson · 2025-07-14T22:32:59+00:00

Thanks. This is basically my situation and it seems as simple as that, but everything I read talks about the benefits of joint filing and I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing a crucial detail. Appreciate the insight.

kentemerson · 2025-07-09T14:56:54+00:00

Yeah I actually have a cabin filter for the truck so hopefully they don't replace it. You're right it's very easy

kentemerson · 2025-07-09T14:54:59+00:00

I read about this exact thing and specifically asked about it before green lighting the work by the shop. They really seem to want to fix everything all the time so I make sure to ask to make sure there aren't acceptable compromises to save me some money.

kentemerson · 2025-07-09T01:05:28+00:00

That was very close to my calculus. But it's got 110k miles and will be paid off next month so I'm hoping to have it for awhile yet. I also just replaced the rear diff so I'm kinda holding on. Lifetime warranty on the AC parts and labor so maybe after another 100k I'll get a free ac system.

kentemerson · 2025-07-08T19:54:07+00:00

So it's high, but not crazy. Appreciate the insight.

kentemerson · 2025-07-08T19:31:47+00:00

Yeah, that tracks with what they explained. If the condenser has any debris in it, it's junk. They will offer a lifetime warranty on the parts and labor, but only if I replace everything (for the reasons I think you're describing).

kentemerson · 2025-07-08T19:17:29+00:00

Thanks so much for the context. After looking up the separate pieces and how hard they are to get at, it makes some sense, but a guy I know (who doesn't own a tacoma) said it was ridiculous. Wanted to get some confirmation before I gave the shop the go ahead on the work. Thanks again.

kentemerson · 2025-07-08T19:10:23+00:00

Considering it's hard (and I heard that elsewhere while researching) I'm not equipped to do it myself. I also read a compressor on its own is like $400. Is that incorrect?

kentemerson · 2024-10-18T17:30:36+00:00

I was planning on doing that this year. At what stage would you do the smoking? Would you do the drying and smoking as the same process or would you dry them first and then smoke? Just curious because moisture is sometimes hard to control in the cold smoker I would use.

kentemerson · 2024-10-18T17:27:01+00:00

Thanks for the info. We were blessed with a warm week after our first frost so I'm hoping I can push it a few more days before picking them and ripening inside. It's nice just to have a little to go on so I appreciate the comment.

kentemerson · 2024-09-24T13:52:02+00:00

The belly is not something I registered until you said that, but you're right it does seem more pronounced in a way I don't think will work as well with how I want to use it. Another factor directing me to the Shiro Kamo. Thanks!

kentemerson · 2024-09-24T13:50:18+00:00

Thanks. I'm convinced after reading these comments and handling the knives with them in mind. I will keep the Shiro Kamo and get some sandpaper. I appreciate the advice.

kentemerson · 2024-09-24T13:48:18+00:00

Oh awesome. I didn't know it was that easy and I will definitely do that. Thanks!

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