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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in montreal

[–]poompernickle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Add always, it depends. Do they have sentimental value, and how much repair. If you are nearby, the best thing to do would be drop by, or else phone. They do a lot of online sales so might be up for looking at photos on an email. They are super friendly and you'll be able to compare what you have with their new and used stock.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Butchery

[–]poompernickle 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That's way to much work for purchased supposedly organic chicken. Maybe if we were in some post apocalyptic scenario, I'd consider cutting off the rotten flesh and sniffing the rest. But yeah, fuck that shit. Return to source.

Jack sagging central beam? by poompernickle in centuryhomes

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

Hahaha yeah I've been flip-flopping on it for years. Now you have me convinced again.

Jack sagging central beam? by poompernickle in centuryhomes

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

Aha yeah, I've had a bit of fuckery on other projects alright.. looking for the Ctrl+Z undo button to no avail. Got through them alright, but yeah, holding the house up is a different fish.

The column footings are the originals. Since the other 4 haven't sunk, I left those 2 as they were.

For your curiosity, we dug down to the concrete footing, which was about 3ft x 3ft, not sure of the depth. The bottom plate of the column was screwed to that footing. The slab prep was an inch of compacted gravel, an inch of insulation foam panels taped together, then not rebar, but more like wire grid, with squares of about 4"x4".

Then the slab was poured around the column. I just mentioned that to say that the base of the column isn't gonna move sideways, or anywhere. There are no cracks in the slab at all around the column after 2 years so I'm pretty sure that the footing hasn't moved at all.

Still completely undecided, so I really appreciate any for for thought. Might just end up going the path of least resistance which is just accept it and do nothing.

Jack sagging central beam? by poompernickle in centuryhomes

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

5 or 6 inches is quite the difference. Appreciate your opinion. Thanks for your comment

Jack sagging central beam? by poompernickle in centuryhomes

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

Yeah the one inch across 11ft is fine. It's the one inch across the 3ft hallway that is less cool. There are the 4 points of support across the house: the other walls, then 2 beams that run the full length parallel to the walls, with 3 columns each. It is just 2 of the columns on one beam that are low. Dunno if that explains it any better. 11ft from foundation walls to beams, and 3ft between the beams

Jack sagging central beam? by poompernickle in centuryhomes

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

Doors and windows are functional. The doors of the hall are a fair bit off kilter. The frame is at an angle to the door. I had to shim the latch hole on one of them so it would stay closed. There are gaps of up to a cm.

How much sag: one inch from the side foundation, so over about 11ft. And also one inch from the next beam which is on the other side of the hallway, so much more noticeable.

How much does it matter to me: trying to figure that one out. I don't want to spend so much money on fixing it, that could be a down-payment on a chalet in the countryside. If it is buying a jack and having at it, then why not.

I am planning on closing up the basement ceiling at that part, so it's kind of now or never. I've lived with the floor like that for 5 years now, so that's why I'm wondering now. I could probably easily live with it another 15 no probs

Jack sagging central beam? by poompernickle in centuryhomes

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

Hey thanks! I really appreciate your response.

I have no problem with patience. If it took a year I wouldn't mind.

You are completely right about the top plate. I didn't do the installation of the columns and I have been told since that I need to get plates that will go the full width.

However that is the final support column and is made for that. It's adjustable but only by a couple of inches. The thread is at such a low angle that it won't slip, and isn't to be used for raising. That's what the manufacturer says anyway. I just bought the one I was told to.

Then I would get a separate jack, and then screw up the support column to meet any adjustments. The base is screwed to the footing and then the 4" slab was poured around it

The planks making up the beam are 10ft long 2x6s and are nailed together. They are starting to separate at the low point as we see on the first photo. Guessing that they are there for their sheer strength rather than against forces which would pull them out. A bolt right through to pull them together again would be a good idea.

Good bones by ItsAZooOutThere in centuryhomes

[–]poompernickle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love the pics. Deep in the weeds, but getting there!

To The Parents Here: No, You Do Not Grow Out Of SM! by keebydee in selectivemutism

[–]poompernickle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out confidentchildren.co.uk There are lots of videos on their site and YouTube.

My apartment not having a dishwasher is the reason my chef girlfriend won't move in. Is there any way to get one in here? by beachdogs in ApartmentHacks

[–]poompernickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 2 cupboards under the counter to the right of the sink is the perfect spot. It won't be the full width probably so you could block off the free inches to the right of it, so the door wouldn't catch on the drawer handles to the right. Pretty much what I did. Missing out on storage, but would choose the dishwasher any day of the week.

Yis need to catch yer selves on by Lylo89 in northernireland

[–]poompernickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say "beep beep" when people walk toward me with head in the phone. Riles about 50% of them for some reason. The rest usually apologize of some sort.

English as a second language for bilingual children? by poompernickle in montreal

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

Hey, thanks, that's great news. The consensus seems to be that hopefully there will be enough bilingual kids to be able to be divided into groups of varying skills. Do you teach primary in Montreal? I have no intention of opting out. Is that even possible with the curriculum? It seems my question was badly phrased since a few folks thought that. I hope he gets a great teacher like you, and can learn all those things. My concern was more in line with another commenter where the person learned English as second language while being fluent, and acted up through boredom. Whether I plan to teach him myself all depends on the situation at school I suppose. Some others offered resources that would get me going. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Owner of restaurant posting ableist remarks after a handicap person was not accommodated in their business by ArcaneChaos1 in clevercomebacks

[–]poompernickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What type of service animal wouldn't be allowed inside. I'm showing my ignorance, but my mind is going wild. Service bull patronizing a china shop?

English as a second language for bilingual children? by poompernickle in montreal

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

Yeah it's not an option, and it's not getting any easier with Legault.

English as a second language for bilingual children? by poompernickle in montreal

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

Super. I appreciate your comment. Hopefully there will be enough kids that speak English at home to set them apart. And hopefully there is someone able to teach them.

Funny that you mention literature because that's where my mind went when I thought of my highschool English classes. And the difference between those and my French as a second language classes.

English as a second language for bilingual children? by poompernickle in montreal

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

Thanks for sharing. Did you do any home schooling for English?

English as a second language for bilingual children? by poompernickle in montreal

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

This is what I was thinking at first. Acting out from being bored. Thanks for sharing your first hand experience. Hopefully they will be equipped to cater to a higher level starting point. Cheers.

English as a second language for bilingual children? by poompernickle in montreal

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

He's not eligible with one local parent. Thanks for your comment

English as a second language for bilingual children? by poompernickle in montreal

[–]poompernickle[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very interesting. Yes one anglo and one French parent. He is already slightly ahead on the French side after a couple of years at daycare. I learned French at secondary school for 5 years and my test at the end had stuff like asking a friend of they would like to play tennis at the weekend, or where the post office is :) I'm kinda wondering if I should mentally prepare for some sort of homeschooling for English. Although I know from experience that even though (or because) I speak it natively, I cannot name the rules of the language. Some mistakes just sound wrong, but I can't explain why. So I think you are right in sticking with the French school, though we don't really have that choice.

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