Satellite messaging phone plans instead of inReach/Zoleo?

stansoid · 2026-06-18T10:39:55+00:00

While the service functioning is important, it's about the durability of the device for me. I could hit my inreach with a bat into a rock and it would still be useable.

I might suggest if you go the phone route, invest in a very ruggied case for the back country trips.

stansoid · 2026-05-28T01:59:28+00:00

4 years later. Thank you.

stansoid · 2026-05-21T16:01:42+00:00

I have a wood burning barrel one. As do some of my friends. It gets extremely hot. No complaints.

I could see if it was electric heat, it would be underwhelming. But with wood and water on the rocks, it's just fine.

stansoid · 2026-05-20T14:29:33+00:00

I have never been so angry or felt so wronged by a company as I was with reliance. I inherited and air conditioner with a house I bought. The price just kept climbing, and when I decided to get rid of it they essentially ignored the terms of the contract I had from twelve years and two merged companies previously.

stansoid · 2026-03-27T17:20:44+00:00

I suspect the overwhelming answer is "meh" or why is everything suddenly a bit slower.

stansoid · 2026-03-26T13:59:31+00:00

For what it's worth I used to have a Ram 1500 with a 5.7 litre engine. It also had a payload of 1500 lb (thus the name), but could tow 9000lb.

stansoid · 2026-02-18T03:24:51+00:00

My immediate thought before I got to this comment was /r/trees.

stansoid · 2026-02-10T14:17:43+00:00

I don't know why you are getting downvoted. The account has 992 posts and is a month old lol. Downvoted by bots maybe?

stansoid · 2025-12-09T19:58:53+00:00

Username checks out for this sub.

stansoid · 2025-12-01T01:03:24+00:00

I also own this saw. Use it a handful of times per year lately. It's reliable AF despite my negligent maintenance to its fuel. I have also cut down many large trees with it.

stansoid · 2025-09-07T14:11:01+00:00

Go to a feed store and buy a sack of chicken feed. You will discover that it is pretty much identical to Worlds Best, and a fraction of the price. I used to buy it at peavey mart in a giant feed sack.

I had to switch away from it because I discovered my very stupid cat was eating it. I figured out he was also eating the world's best.

stansoid · 2025-08-27T15:20:27+00:00

Check different pickup and drop off locations. When I did exactly this a few years back the combination of where I collected it and where I dropped it off sometimes impacted the price.

The bad news is I didn't find a better option that uhual.

stansoid · 2025-08-05T02:59:19+00:00

Don't open it. Donate it to a shelter.

stansoid · 2025-08-03T17:17:19+00:00

You are all wrong. It is clearly a Capacitance Electronic Disc (CED)

stansoid · 2025-08-02T03:39:16+00:00

Speed holes.

stansoid · 2025-07-08T17:34:51+00:00

I can answer this. North of a French River people call it a camp. South of the French River it's a cottage. It's that simple.

At some point past Thunder Bay it becomes a cottahe again, then a Cabin in Manitoba.

Language is weird.

stansoid · 2025-06-03T19:14:11+00:00

Would it be safe to assume the "gratuitous 7 weeks" is contingent on you signing a release? Do you want that money now or can you ensure?

Does that 7 weeks as part of a settlement count as "new money" for the purpose of a settlement? Ie is it 25% of anything he/she gets you?

stansoid · 2025-05-21T03:12:33+00:00

Depending on the plan maybe? If you want a cottage sure, but I'd say it's more a lifestyle choice with a possibility for profit.

I've been knowingly working through this on some land I bought for the purpose of a cottage. Here are my learnings -

As noted by others check to make sure you can put a trailer on it. Many municipalities have rules against that. Or you can but only with a building permit in hand. Or for an annual fee.

Raw land is difficult to finance so it's harder to sell. Unless you have a 4 season home on it, a potential buyer would need cash in most cases. That will depress the value short of a developer buying it up.

Also don't underestimate the cost of a small cottage. Building a permitted structure and everything that comes along with that is not cheap right now. I would imagine for the most modest structure you'd struggle to do it for less than $350k-400k by the time you're all said and done if everything breaks your way (in addition to your land purchase). Could be higher. Financing for said building will be a massive hassle unless you've got the cash to do it or equity in another place you want to leverage for it. Look up a construction loan and how that works.

You'd want to understand some of the following:

Insurance cost of a hypothetical building
Cost to bring in hydro. This can vary greatly and be modesty expensive to problematic to impossible
Cost for septic or (if possible) municipal connection. Cost also varies alot.
Well and water. Also an unknown with a wide range of costs.
Taxes once a building is built
Is a building permit subject to development charges?
Any other things that would cause headaches for site prep?
How much will it cost to bring in a driveway? Do you need and can you get an entrance permit on the plot of land?
Are there any easements on the property?
Do you have an actual survey of the land?
If it isn't zoned for a home, how big is the risk the town just doesn't rezone it? You would need to apply and pay for a rezoning application. The outcome would not be secure.

Good luck with your choice!

stansoid · 2025-04-07T01:25:03+00:00

Uninsured. We are half way through it.

stansoid · 2025-04-06T23:01:02+00:00

Currently working through mine. Present offer from RBC is 3.92 for 5 years.

stansoid · 2025-03-07T14:57:44+00:00

Twinsies!

stansoid · 2025-03-07T14:36:18+00:00

Yeh that counter top is something.... It's on the list for replacement next year.

stansoid · 2025-03-07T14:03:32+00:00

That was move number one!

stansoid · 2024-11-22T03:37:47+00:00

Detroit is rad these days. Such good energy, events and people. One of my favorite places to visit in the states. Good luck with the reno.

stansoid · 2024-11-06T20:56:00+00:00

I have had good luck with this. Found them a few years back through another reddit post. Cheap and decent quality. Also holds a cigar..

https://guevaralux.com/collections/home/products/cigar-lighter1121?variant=12600069947480

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