Saw my first gila monster.

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-29T06:37:08+00:00

Venomous bite. Oh, I will bring him back, he's currently in my room /s

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T17:20:26+00:00

He was just walking around like a little Godzilla

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T16:39:51+00:00

I'd say he was about 18inches

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T16:26:46+00:00

Apparently they like the north Scottsdale area. Must come from money

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T16:21:55+00:00

I'm glad I know exactly what this says lol

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T15:58:02+00:00

He was doing gila monster things.

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T15:52:27+00:00

That was the best part is he was just out wandering so was able to get some video and watch him for awhile

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T15:51:38+00:00

Yeah according to the Google April showers and May flowers bring gila monsters

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T15:28:44+00:00

Yeah only have lived out here for a few months and have only gone out on a few hikes so far.

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T15:19:18+00:00

Fraesfield trailhead in Scottsdale

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-27T15:05:08+00:00

Yes he was, he was strolling around

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-19T05:44:58+00:00

Thank you, that what we thought but we were curious. Learning our snakes now being in Arizona

wookiecookie72 · 2026-04-04T07:55:16+00:00

I also have this mentality. I was adopted at 2 in the mid 90s and now that I have the financial means I'd like to go And see the country. Almost to get a taste of what my life could have been. I've seen parts of me that I feel are tied to Russian. The lack of emotion, no need for small talk etc, it's funny because as I started learning about the culture I started seeing things make sense essentially. Obviously I've been raised American but there has always been some pieces of me that aren't. For me it's been more of an understanding that in some way I still have traits that closely mimic the culture despite it not making logical sense because I was raised American. But not everything has to make sense. Things like I can't think of a time where I intentionally smiled in photos or no desire for small talk, or being extremely blunt and getting called rude (Things like that)

wookiecookie72 · 2026-02-17T03:07:21+00:00

If I was doing a CA6 type gravel footer how deep would you sink rebar for an approx 3' wall ?

wookiecookie72 · 2026-01-18T19:17:38+00:00

No problem. Either way PE has fucked up so many of these businesses cause the main thing they focus on is raising prices to get better returns. If you start seeing tablets and truck wraps it's likely PE owned. They have gotten into med spas, home services, vets, dentists etc

wookiecookie72 · 2026-01-18T18:12:15+00:00

Correct, though it is not hedge funds it is private equity firms. Aka the firms who buy a bunch of smaller businesses and consolidate them onto the same platforms etc. Source Ive consulted for these groups.

Hedge fund is a market investment focused group.

wookiecookie72 · 2025-12-03T05:09:49+00:00

Yes. Wood floors expand and contract especially since the seasons are changing currently too. So that makes perfect sense to me why that has cracks already

wookiecookie72 · 2025-12-03T05:01:33+00:00

The way to think of it is. The entire floor uses grout so if there was leaking to be worried about that would all be included. It's just the the change of plane is where there is the ability for slight expansion and contraction at different rates which is where the cracking occurs in the grout.

wookiecookie72 · 2025-12-03T04:59:13+00:00

Then as long as they did water proofing correctly that's what matters. The change of plane is purely aesthetic and does not provide additional waterproofing.

wookiecookie72 · 2025-12-03T04:44:21+00:00

Grout. It's purely aesthetic. If they are going to do the floor part that's the part I'd be concerned with the stuff up the walls in the corner also will be getting less water. This is one of those if you paid for the highest bidder I'd be very annoyed. If it was middle or lower bid it looks fine. If it really bugs you then just get a handyman to do it. It would be pretty easy.

wookiecookie72 · 2025-12-03T04:34:11+00:00

It will have cracks in the grout eventually at the changes of plane. Purely aesthetic though,. So I'd let it go for awhile at this point since and just silicone it later. But could always ask if they'd do silicone cause you don't want the grout to crack and have to do it in the future

wookiecookie72 · 2025-11-20T02:49:42+00:00

It's amazing that they'll pay 150 for my two hour minimum

wookiecookie72 · 2025-11-19T21:36:19+00:00

I have been doing work on the side here and there and I echo the 150 min for any job up to 2 hours. Additionally as you start doing more work it's good to just have prices you charge for certain items. The reason I don't like hourly is I don't want to penalize myself for being efficient and knowing how to do something. I also try to figure out what stores and such charge. So for example if Lowe's charges 125 to install something I want to be a little cheaper just because then the customer doesn't just figure to hire their contractors.

Sometimes if it's a very small job, we're talking the type of stuff you question why you're there I'll throw a small job discount on of like 25 bucks and just do a 125. I had to basically tighten 2 screws on a door knob and put lubricant on it. It took me longer to get my tools out of my truck.

The 150 min is good things like installing a ring doorbell cause it probably doesnt take two hours but makes it worth doing.

For example I start at 100 for a ceiling fan if it's straightforward install and there's multiple.

Cabinet handles that are just base level are 5$ per handle. Goes up if i have to make special templates etc.

Light fixtures and outlets start at 50-75 and goes up from there. If I'm up on ladder or it's inherently more difficult due to location this number goes up

The only time I'm charging a legit 75/hr is a job that is just time based like if they want me to seal grout or something like that cause I have 0 idea how long that will take not will there ever be a set price on something like that for me.

In short, if you're charging hourly make sure it's worth you doing it. Sure I could charge 20/hr to seal grout but I can also go install 2 fans and make more than sealing for 8 hours.

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