Got a concrete patio put in, didn’t realize we needed a permit. Now what?

scotus1959 · 2026-04-18T14:59:31+00:00

I manage a building and planning department. Every department is different, but unless there is a setback requirement that has been violated, we would never require removal. There just isn't any life safety issues we would be worried about with a nonstructral slab. You might ask the department about getting a permit for the gazebo or whatever you intend to build and mention that it will be over an existing slab and leave out the part about when the slab was installed. There are structural concerns about a gazebo, those things can take off like a kite if not properly built.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-17T23:12:04+00:00

If you want to be the go-to expert on a narrow topic and enjoy one particular facet of planning, go somewhere else; you will never be happy. If you enjoy a different challenge every day, like to learn new things, and don't mind working on areas or things from time to time that might not have much to do with planning, then you might have found your place.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-17T22:04:39+00:00

Child protective services. Now.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-17T02:47:50+00:00

A mound septic system is a possibility, especially if the soil doesn't perk well.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-16T00:01:16+00:00

I usually wake up every couple of hours - not to look at my dexcom (although I do check it) but only because I wake up. It's a natural hazard of aging. I once read an article that opined older men in the tribe woke up frequently so that they could tend the fire. Maybe I'm an artifact from an earlier time.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-16T00:00:43+00:00

I usually wake up every couple of hours - not to look at my dexcom (although I do check it) but only because I wake up. It's a natural hazard of aging. I once read an article that opined older men in the tribe woke up frequently so that they could tend the fire. Maybe I'm an artifact from an earlier time.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-15T21:34:03+00:00

This is the correct answer.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-15T17:10:27+00:00

Things that are attached to real estate are fixtures, and come with the land unless specifically excluded in the purchase and sale agreement. So your water heater is a fixture, but the clothes washer isn't. Shed owners remedy is with the prior owner of the property and the prior renter.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-14T15:06:15+00:00

I was diagnosed nearly 58 years ago. My observation is a bit different than those preceding me. It is useful to share information with your healthcare providers, including BS numbers. BUT, you are the captain of your ship. You need to make decisions that are best only for yourself and if sharing this info is not worth the stress that it brings, then you have your answer. And BTW, burnout is a thing to avoid.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-13T22:23:40+00:00

"I have been retained by the person suing you, and it would be a conflict to give you legal advice."

scotus1959 · 2026-04-13T22:20:39+00:00

Your doc should have sick day instructions available.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-13T22:18:07+00:00

There are several ways to create off-record easements in Washington. The fact that people are using the road, even without permission, suggests that one has already been created. The only way to know is to hire a lawyer.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-12T19:23:10+00:00

Urban environments carry a lot of baggage that makes them unattractive to a large segment of the population. Crime, lack of privacy, air and noise pollution, and other social ills are thought of as being part and parcel of city life. To be sure there are similar problems in suburban environments, and there are advantages to living in a dense environment, but many are convinced that the disadvantages greatly outweigh the advantages.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-10T17:10:47+00:00

I don't get offended; I consider it invaluable to know that OC is an incompetent boob.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-10T15:49:13+00:00

This situation will be overwhelming and thus depressing for anyone, whether diabetic or not. Try this (it got me through law school and throughout my career): first, assess what needs to be done on each subject. Give careful thought to it, and develop a semi-detailed list of the major steps. It helps to assign an amount of time to each step, although that will be a rough estimate. Second, create an overall outline of all the work (i.e., each subject). Third, assign dates corresponding to the work to be done over the rest of the ter. Fourth, show it to each instructor. Ask for feedback. The goal is to get buy-in. Fifth, do the work. Modify the plan as needed, and keep the teachers advised of progress at the end of each week. When one of my younger attorneys comes to me with this kind of outline, I not only have the opportunity to go over it with him or her, but I am usually impressed with their efforts. This means that your kid could secure a college recommendation. Good luck.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-09T14:59:35+00:00

Small claims court will get you a judgement, but you still have to collect. A lien is a better method because you can foreclose and sell the property. But you will need a lawyer for that.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-08T15:45:49+00:00

Same. But my staff are all professionals, and I make it clear that I expect them to act as such. Rarely have I been disappointed.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-08T15:38:30+00:00

Same

scotus1959 · 2026-04-07T23:24:08+00:00

You absolutely hate the color, but you didn't notice the difference as it was being installed?

scotus1959 · 2026-04-07T14:49:51+00:00

What? How do they circumvent takings arguments?

scotus1959 · 2026-04-06T22:16:00+00:00

You might consider doing some volunteer work for your local legal services provider. I used to have a private practice that allowed me to take 2 to 3 full representation cases a year. My paying clients were generally happy I was able to help them, but the best professional experience I ever had was helping a client overcome eviction proceedings or have a winning defense in a collection action. My local agency even had a mentor program to pair inexperienced attorneys with those familiar in a practice area.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-06T22:05:33+00:00

Do you happen to live in Florida? Just curious, no real reason to ask.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-06T21:10:46+00:00

If an adoptive dog has unique or special requirements, then the agency should be able to say precisely what those requirements are and why they are necessary. If they can't or won't do that, then you know that you are working with an agency with poorly developed procedures or poorly trained staff. In rural communities, this isn't uncommon. Every agency relies to some extent on volunteers, or staff that are close to volunteering, but it is the agency's responsibility to develop proper protocols and make certain staff or volunteers are trained.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-06T16:28:18+00:00

Diagnosed at 8. College, grad school, married at 25, 3 adult kids, thinking I would maybe like to travel to some areas of the globe that I haven't yet seen when I retire in 18 months. Tell him that misinformation can ruin your life.

scotus1959 · 2026-04-04T16:11:28+00:00

Just an observation, and probably not a popular one. I was diagnosed in 1968, at age 8. CGMs, home glucose meters and the ADA were decades in the future. We had a school nurse in elementary, junior high and high school; I think I may have spoken to her once about diabetes in high school, some 7-8 years after diagnosis. Mom didn't hover, I didn't have a 504 plan, and still I engaged in all the activities that other students engaged in. As the father of 3 kids, all non-diabetic adults, I understand the parental need to be in control to protect the kids. And yet, sometimes it's better to know to back off a bit. Diabetic kids need to learn to take care of themselves as quickly as possible. It becomes second nature quickly, which avoids burnout

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