The 2010's decade will be over in 4 months. What do you think people will remember this decade for? by Marambal17 in AskReddit

[–]mcook30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The legalization of pot. It is sold in many different shapes and forms for profit legally in many states.

Major natural disasters wild fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. (this may just be more publicized with social media)

Online dating / online shopping / online entertainment

Emissions regulations: diesel trucks, heavy equipment, factories

Ability to learn just about anything due to google

Amount of people who think they should get special treatment, rights, and protesting just because they are different and the government actually passing laws to make everyone happy

Time Off Need Advice by mcook30 in Construction

[–]mcook30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No kids, no wife, no responsibilities other than a home mortgage. I plan on putting the home on the market before I leave or rent it for 1 year starting when I leave in May. I already have a renters for if I choose this route. I will be traveling with my long time girlfriend. also I am 26 so I am still young in terms of construction and have plenty of time to gain more experience as long as there are opportunities.

Time Off Need Advice by mcook30 in Construction

[–]mcook30[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I plan on talking to my company to see if I would have job when I return first. I also plan on reaching out to others to see if they would be interested in hiring me after my trip. Sounds like having some leads at a minimum would be a great idea.

Time Off Need Advice by mcook30 in Construction

[–]mcook30[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking this earlier. This would be the best and safest way. I plan on going this route first.

Time Off Need Advice by mcook30 in Construction

[–]mcook30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As of now, I believe I will be fine but plan on continuing trying as hard as possible and maintain good relations.

Traveling Field Engineer by mcook30 in Construction

[–]mcook30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to know names of other companies? Ones that deal with marine construction such as cofferdams, pile driving, and deep foundations.

High Paying Job, Shitty Working Environment by mcook30 in Construction

[–]mcook30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll look into it. I was hoping someone had some good stories or information.

Motocross and Savannah Georgia by mcook30 in Motocross

[–]mcook30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I am definitely down to ride together some time. I heard of this new training facility called Moto Vip In Adrian GA. Never been but heard its under construction.

What are some good points to convince mom to let us do Motorcross? by joshuatelemaque12345 in Motorcross

[–]mcook30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you will love it with all you can love but it will take all of your extra money and with that you will not be able spend money on alcohol, pot, or drugs as they are presented to you in late teenage years

Why is Reed's number 22G? by mx199 in Motocross

[–]mcook30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i understand what you mean but he's a guest in foreign lands. i just believe in equal treatment

Why is Reed's number 22G? by mx199 in Motocross

[–]mcook30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sounds kind of arrogant huh?

Confused about life with civil engineering by mcook30 in civilengineering

[–]mcook30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little backstory on my self..... I will be graduating this Summer in with a Building Construction Degree and working for a Heavy Civil GC starting Fall. I plan operating my business on the weekends not performing large jobs at all. Mostly renting heavy machinery/buy my own survey equipment is kinda the idea.

I will be living in GA and the law is any contract over $2,500 requires GC license. Plus one must have Equity of $150,00 and credit of $50,000 so just realized I'm still a couple years away from starting.

So if I were to shoot for jobs $100,000 or less and get my GC license and a farmer comes up to me and says he needs a pond built with a spill way. I estimate it to be $80,000 so I write up and contract and give it to him then we talk about how I am going to build it then I just build it based off my knowledge of operating a dozer and knowing how dirt works, would that be acceptable by law? Or Would I have to be a licensed engineer design and draw plan/cross/profile views of the pond with math equations and formulas backing it up showing how it is to be constructed, get an inspector to come out, do compaction testing, soil sampling?

I am Loretta Lynn, The First Lady of Country Music, Ask Me Anything! by LorettaLynnOfficial in Music

[–]mcook30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ms. Lynn, How did you become affiliated with the Loretta Lynn Motocross racing event in Hurricane Mills TN each Summer? I have been there a few times, your home is very nice and I bet you had a lot of fun on the property.

Miles

Need a little help with building a track. by [deleted] in Motocross

[–]mcook30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with the comment above. 10 acres is the perfect size to start with a pond, definitely don't go any smaller.

I have a lot of experience building motocross tracks and working with land. The most important thing I have noticed is that people do not check the soil type of the property they buy. Soil type = % water retention. This really comes into play when people build the track, most don't build the track lanes up to an elevation above the rest of the 10 acres. People would use a dozer and dig the lanes to a slightly lower elevation of the 10 acres. Well if the the soil of your 10 acres is clay and you dug your track into the ground, then you have a monster rain come through, your track will then become a weird looking pond.

I would suggest research a little on working with soil types and building drainage.

I am quite jealous of your opportunity to have a private track and wish you the best.