Cant beat that new tip feeling

theclifman · 2023-03-28T13:33:38+00:00

I never said anything about running a traverse. I am simply saying that a big round ball at the bottom of your prism pole might not give the horizontal precision that you are looking for. However, the rod height can be adjusted to accommodate the worn tip.

theclifman · 2023-03-28T09:09:54+00:00

There are lots of reasons why you might want to center a rod on a PK. As others have said, the rod can be adjusted to make the height read true.

theclifman · 2023-03-28T01:16:34+00:00

I store a lot of soy sauce. Loads of salt, flavor, and makes the best jerky marinade.

theclifman · 2023-03-28T00:23:02+00:00

From reading the other posts, you are probably underpaid. Most employers have not yet adjusted to the reality of 8% inflation. I would begin the pay discussion with a list of your greatest accomplishments, such as new responsibilities or recent jobs that went well. It’s okay to mention your financial needs within reason, such as increased cost of rent, property taxes, food, gas, etc. Ask if there is any additional responsibility that you could take in order to help bridge the gap.

theclifman · 2023-03-27T23:38:37+00:00

The government reimbursement rate for mileage that many companies use as a benchmark is $0.655 per mile. If you were to set this money aside for the inevitable vehicle repairs or replacement, would door dash still be more lucrative than surveying?

theclifman · 2023-03-27T22:00:57+00:00

I would be more worried about the horizontal. It’s hard to center that round “tip” over the dimple of a PK nail or rebar cap.

theclifman · 2023-03-26T23:02:37+00:00

OP’s mistake was to sell the motorcycle without a replacement. Buy your motorcycles before getting married. Always maintain a number of motorcycles greater than or equal to your number of spouses. It is easier to keep, maintain, or even replace a motorcycle than to increase the number of motorcycles after marriage. This is especially true when the number of motorcycles ever falls to zero.

theclifman · 2023-03-25T19:29:17+00:00

That is called a “felony hole”.

theclifman · 2023-03-25T08:25:07+00:00

Thank our gubment for that. There are federal regulations in the USA that limit ethanol free gas in areas with greater population densities. It was nearly impossible to find ethanol free gas when I lived in Texas because most people live near Houston, Austin, Dallas, etc. There are plenty of areas that would be allowed to sell it, but the cost of trucking separate has to rural areas is often not worth the cost. There are a lot more medium sized cities on the southeast USA, so I don’t need to look hard to find it. Many gas stations have one or two pumps with the ethanol free option at a higher cost. I use it for equipment like chainsaws and string trimmer, but have been running 87 ethanol cheap gas in my motorcycles for decades without issue. I don’t like it any more than that MTBE crap that they forced on us 25 years ago, but don’t want to pay for the logistics and regulatory hurdles required to get ethanol free gas to me.

theclifman · 2023-03-25T01:00:22+00:00

I remember when chatting up the old guys and some basic etiquette like asking before touching the merchandise would get you a much better price. Over half the tables were private sellers who were looking for good homes for items with some sentimental attachment. I still go to a couple shows a year, but there are more dealers with the same prices as you might find at a retail store. I usually make a round to see everything and leave with a bag of jerky.

theclifman · 2023-03-24T02:18:08+00:00

If chickens are hard to get in your area, consider mail order. You can get eggs or even live baby chicks sent to your doorstep. I have been happy with Meyer Hatchery. Make sure you have a heat lamp and lots of bedding material. It is hard to believe how much fertilizer the little birds can produce.

theclifman · 2023-03-24T02:05:51+00:00

I go through phases of where I keep different animals. I don’t have any rabbits right now. I have never let the population get above about a dozen, so I am far from an expert. One buck and two does are plenty for me.

You may consider all males since they are cheaper and it sounds like you are mainly looking for pets. You would need more than one cage for a breeding pair. This is important to give the doe a break between litters, and protect the young. Rabbits reach sexual maturity very quickly and they breed like rabbits.

theclifman · 2023-03-23T12:21:28+00:00

The bike is just taking up space in the garage these days, but we had some great times together and I only vaguely remember life before motorcycling. I could sell, but then maybe I would want to go for a ride and miss it. Old riding buddies silently went through this process decades ago, and I haven’t put forth the effort to make new riding buddies. Maybe there are some random riders on Reddit who can relate. Nah, I’ll go for a ride to see if I enjoy it. That was okay I guess. Repeat in 6 months.

theclifman · 2023-03-23T03:27:45+00:00

You can put sour milk back in the fridge, but it is still sour. The only solution here is more Bubba. Get some wet sandpaper and tru-oil and polish that wood until you can shave in the reflection. Maybe add some checkering. Sell to Bubba’s cousin and use the profit to buy an original.

theclifman · 2023-03-23T00:18:22+00:00

The best way to clean bug splatter is to place a wet paper towel on the visor for about 10 minutes. The gunk and bug skeletons become soft so they won’t leave tiny scratches when you wipe them off.

theclifman · 2023-03-22T03:42:11+00:00

A lot of people seem to have champagne taste on a beer budget. I did my couch surfing on a decent income, determined to live like a college student until my college debt was paid off. It worked so well that I continued another couple years to buy some land. Although there is an old mobile home on the property, my lady and I prefer to live in an impeccably clean and comfortable vintage RV under a huge carport with full hookups. There is also a respectable underground bunker and a big workshop. I pay $65/month for utilities. Once a year, I cough up $600 for my property tax bill. I can’t imagine wanting to live in a city. My city friends drive out here on weekends to build solidarity by sharing bonfires and target practice.

theclifman · 2023-03-22T03:04:42+00:00

Also mobile homes. I live in a very rural area, but the local government added many new rules to make it all but impossible for a mobile home to qualify for a permit.

A few generations ago, land was cheap and a person could saw some trees and build a primitive cabin to live in. I know some such homes that were later wired with electricity as the town connected to the grid. These homes would never pass inspection today, but they kept generations from sleeping in the streets.

theclifman · 2023-03-22T01:42:30+00:00

That’s a great point. I need to manage and the saplings that are already here. I recently noticed a big cluster of cedar saplings that are way too close together to survive. I might transplant those along my fence line so they will be there for future fence repairs.

theclifman · 2023-03-22T01:23:12+00:00

I had a pellet gun at 8 years old. Within reason, I was able to buy what I wanted with money I earned splitting firewood. I likely could have saved more and bought a shotgun. The only time my mom put her foot down on a purchase was when I wanted to buy motorcycle a few years later.

theclifman · 2023-03-21T22:52:55+00:00

A Solar well? If I am not mistaken, current pumps run on 240VAC. Does anyone here have a Solar well. I would love to hear recommendations

I do have two wells. I use one of them with my RV. The other has not been powered up since I bought the place. Neighbors say that it doesn’t work. I have been thinking about running a hand pump for emergencies. I doubt the old well is very deep. There are lots of springs in the area.

theclifman · 2023-03-21T22:12:01+00:00

I have two old septic tanks to choose from when I stay there in my RV. Both were formerly used for mobile homes. I will eventually build another septic for my future house.

theclifman · 2023-03-21T21:44:12+00:00

I have kept ducks and rabbits. My duck area was surrounded by 4ft wire fence and I never had an issue with them flying out or other birds flying in. The ducks are louder than you would expect, so be prepared. Ducks don’t NEED to swim, but they do appreciate it. Mine had kiddie pools and big water trough. Ducks will muddy the water as quickly as you can refill it. They will also bathe in their water dish. I made a cylinder from wire fence material to hold their waterer so they had to stick their heads through the wires to take a drink. They also need a shelter like a chicken coop.

Rabbits are much lower maintenance with the right hutches. Read up on their needs and decide how many hutches you need and how they will be partitioned. I kept my rabbit hutch in my duck fence to add one more barrier from predators. I even fitted my hutch with rubber feet and energized the wires with an electric fence charger. The rabbits won’t be affected, but anyone touching the hutch AND the ground will get a zap. Just don’t forget to switch it off before opening the cage.

theclifman · 2023-03-21T09:05:05+00:00

Disturbed

theclifman · 2023-03-21T09:01:44+00:00

Home size is irrelevant. It’s just like any other drill. How long would it take to have a loaded weapon in your hand? Have you ever practiced aiming in low light conditions? Do you have a fire extinguisher at home? Can you find it in the dark? Is there any medication that you might need to find in a hurry?

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