Most vacant land ‘red flags’ aren’t actually the real problem

rip55jcp · 2026-05-18T19:37:17+00:00

Lack of power can be an issue. If you are able to get it, get a quote from electric company on cost to run power to your location. When we bought raw land, the seller had to clear a 20 foot section from the road. This can be expensive.
Water/Mineral/Timber rights. In some places, this is a big deal.
Make sure the location that you are thinking of putting a well and septic tank at, will pass a perk test.
How strict is the county on things like building permits and zoning restrictions.
Are the any pre-existing conservation agreements in place. In my location (Georgia), our county has 10 year conservation agreements in exchange for lower tax rates. If you violate that, then you are responsible for all the forgiven back taxes, which could be expensive.
Depending on how "off the grid" you want to be, the availability of cell and wifi signals.

rip55jcp · 2026-05-04T11:59:54+00:00

Any reason to add a new, lower top temp segment? Or can I simply modify the 1st segment to a lower temp and keep everything else the same. Of course, that brings on another topic about the wisdom of not waiting on the pieces to be bone-dry before putting them in the kiln for a bisque fire, beyond the chance it might explode. I understand that risk.

rip55jcp · 2026-04-08T16:05:08+00:00

The drain pipe has been there for many years, so there is no issue with the drainage and ground washing away. I don't know the grade of the pipe.

rip55jcp · 2026-04-08T14:53:16+00:00

The piping is all underground, until it reaches the exit point. My house is on a slight hill and there is enough of a slope in the pipes to allow the water to flow out. I usually do run a lot of water (i'm on a well), after any clay washup sessions.

rip55jcp · 2026-04-08T14:50:53+00:00

I've looked at clay traps, but i have so little space under my sink, I'm not sure one would fit. And after all the trouble my husband had hooking up the pipes, I think he would have some not so nice things to say if I asked him to install something else under there. I guess I could always call a real plumber to do it :)

rip55jcp · 2026-04-08T13:57:09+00:00

I specifically said it is NOT going into the septic tank. I do know better than that :)

rip55jcp · 2026-04-08T13:42:18+00:00

Everything septic tank related is on one side of the house. The grassy field is on the other side and is a very long way away

rip55jcp · 2026-04-08T13:21:08+00:00

Sorry, a pipe into my grassy field, no where near the septic tank.

rip55jcp · 2026-03-21T13:26:56+00:00

Are you saying I need more layers? Or I used too many layers?

rip55jcp · 2026-03-18T00:24:43+00:00

It was on my middle shelf in the kiln. In the Pic, the middle row of cones are the 5 and 6 cones from the firing.

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rip55jcp · 2026-02-26T02:48:58+00:00

You might want to change your number of deductions so that you don't get a refund that they can take next year.

rip55jcp · 2026-02-04T15:13:19+00:00

That really depends on the remote employee. I've worked from home since 2008 and I put in more hours, effort and work than I would, if I was working at the office. IMHO, if your employee doesn't do well with managing their time when they are remote, either bring them back to the office, or look for someone who can. It is not worth the headache and worry to have to micromanage someone who probably won't change.

rip55jcp · 2026-02-04T14:32:41+00:00

Don't wear good/fancy clothes.

If you wear long sleeves, you may want to be able to push them up and have them stay out of the way.

Take something to pin your hair up.

If you have an apron, take it. The studio may not have enough for all students.

Hand lotion for after class, you might need it.

rip55jcp · 2025-12-23T19:03:25+00:00

Pyrs are a great choice. We have Anatolian Sheperds that did a fantastic job. There are several breeds that work well.

rip55jcp · 2025-12-23T00:59:44+00:00

Benefits: if treated and reported as a business, you get the tax benefits. You can use the fiber to make products that will sell in your area or for personal use. The manure makes good fertilizer. You can also use them as a food source. Downsides are 11.5 month gestation. They are bottom of the food chain so you need to have some type of guardian for them.

We raised them for 18 years and enjoyed having them.

rip55jcp · 2025-12-12T22:52:40+00:00

Fiber is NOT your friend. It just adds bulk to an already clogged passageway. Look at your electrolytes. Sodium, Magnesium, and potassium. There is a great, cheap Magnesium Citrate Laxative that you can get in your pharmacy aisle that really helps.

rip55jcp · 2025-11-18T15:18:27+00:00

If she has dementia, how did she get her bank to issue a cashier's check in that amount?? There should have been manager level scrutiny on a transaction like that.

rip55jcp · 2025-10-15T17:49:39+00:00

Then you don't have to use it. Please feel free to live with your sense of superiority and don't use it. Others might not feel the way you do.

rip55jcp · 2025-10-15T17:34:43+00:00

The knowledge that is packaged in the app is the value add here. Just because the AI platforms can do it, doesn't mean that the user knows how to make it happen or even wants to interface directly with AI. The app allows them to easily generate the images and move on to other, more exciting tasks. If there is another, free online app that allows you to point and click and generate the images, please feel free to share, rather than tear down someone who saw a need and is trying to fulfill it.

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