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Post by Plainsman on Oct 8, 2024 20:28:34 GMT -5
Always get quotes and specs. Contractors really run the gamut. Basic advice, I know, and already being done. Good luck!
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 8, 2024 23:21:44 GMT -5
The first contractor said the metal roof couldn't be salvaged and it was going to be $25k to fix it. We paid $6k 3 years ago to get oversized screws put in and that would have been good if they had replaced all of them like they were supposed to and used long enough screws to reach the decking instead of just the top layer of shingles. This guy is a well rated handyman and he's going to do it right for $1500. I hope. 🤞 Good move. Stay off the ladder… I know of 3 people that either sustained life altering injuries or died. Once you get to a certain point in life, have someone else climb the ladder. I just went up 3 steps so we could talk. Broke my leg in 88. I was sweeping the roof and my wife came home from the grocer and had 6 month old Sean in her arms. He saw me on the roof and smiled at me so big I that I lost my grip on gravity. I went to get down and missed the ladder. I was on the ladder many times after that, but I gave it up about 7 years ago for anything more than changing a light bulb. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 9, 2024 9:46:13 GMT -5
I developed a bad case of acrophobia a few years back. That killed Ladder Bob.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 9, 2024 11:54:26 GMT -5
 Don’t climb any more, no balance, used to climb towers at Exxon like a monkey, those days are gone.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 9, 2024 12:52:32 GMT -5
I go up a few rungs and hang on as best I can. No help so what else can I do.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 9, 2024 12:55:55 GMT -5
Got the word from my Oncologist. Cancer remains present in my blood but does not now appear to have attacked any organs. Regular testing required, every three months in Santa Fe. I like Santa Fe and sure wish I had a car that was easier on fuel and not so much effort to drive. My old truck is a great work vehicle and I would never part with it but it takes some effort. I feel lucky to have it since it has given me few problems over the last 24 years.
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The Wizzard
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Favorite Pipe: Vauen Friddo
Favorite Tobacco: Hunting Creek
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Post by The Wizzard on Oct 9, 2024 13:02:17 GMT -5
The weather is getting colder and I am smoking what might be my last pipe until the spring. The summer is over and autumn quickly fading. I am reminded of the following poem:
The naked hills lie wanton’ in the breeze.
The fields are nude, the wheat unfrocked.
Bare are the limbs of all the shameless trees.
No wonder the corn is shocked!
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Post by toshtego on Oct 9, 2024 13:44:16 GMT -5
I looked up your location as I had no idea where in Canada. I see in KAY-BECK, near Montreal. That is a good place to be. Happy late Autumn to you.
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Post by Silver on Oct 9, 2024 14:47:46 GMT -5
Arrived at our home for the next few days.nice 106-year old 2 story brick house with covered front and side porches. It's actually quite roomy inside. Already found a pleasant smoking spot.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 9, 2024 14:54:24 GMT -5
Congrats on your son marriage, sorry I’m late to the congrats!
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Post by urbino on Oct 9, 2024 15:08:34 GMT -5
Got the word from my Oncologist. Cancer remains present in my blood but does not now appear to have attacked any organs. Regular testing required, every three months in Santa Fe. I like Santa Fe and sure wish I had a car that was easier on fuel and not so much effort to drive. My old truck is a great work vehicle and I would never part with it but it takes some effort. I feel lucky to have it since it has given me few problems over the last 24 years. That sounds like mostly good news from the oncologist. Does it mean no more chemo for a while, or are they still trying to get it completely out of your system? |
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Post by Silver on Oct 9, 2024 15:33:39 GMT -5
Congrats on your son marriage, sorry I’m late to the congrats! Thanks, Brad. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 9, 2024 18:47:39 GMT -5
Got the word from my Oncologist. Cancer remains present in my blood but does not now appear to have attacked any organs. Regular testing required, every three months in Santa Fe. I like Santa Fe and sure wish I had a car that was easier on fuel and not so much effort to drive. My old truck is a great work vehicle and I would never part with it but it takes some effort. I feel lucky to have it since it has given me few problems over the last 24 years. That sounds like mostly good news from the oncologist. Does it mean no more chemo for a while, or are they still trying to get it completely out of your system? No Chemo now. Just the testing. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 9, 2024 18:53:21 GMT -5
Good news John👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 9, 2024 18:55:24 GMT -5
That sounds like mostly good news from the oncologist. Does it mean no more chemo for a while, or are they still trying to get it completely out of your system? No Chemo now. Just the testing. Great, John! I know how tough the chemotherapy has been for you. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 9, 2024 19:00:13 GMT -5
That sounds like mostly good news from the oncologist. Does it mean no more chemo for a while, or are they still trying to get it completely out of your system? No Chemo now. Just the testing. That must be a relief. |
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 10, 2024 0:06:12 GMT -5
Tough situation seeing cat 5 Hurricane Milton bearing down on Florida on the heels of Helene. I wonder how Gandalf and pepesdad1 are doing I'm doing fine. Got prepared for worse than we're getting. It's 10/10/24 at 0100 here in the Villages. I've been watching the radar since ~2 pm. Milton has been veering a little more southward on the projection almost every update for a couple days so it's going to miss me. Winds are ~40 mph, gusting to ~55. Rain has slowed. There were water puddles in the backyard earlier, but they're gone now. No flooding here. Milton will come the closest to us in another hour or so - projected to be ~65 - 70 miles away as it passes by to the south. Lights have flickered several times, but no power loss is expected/likely here (I'm told). Just lucky, I guess. Thanks for the concern. |
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 10, 2024 0:21:45 GMT -5
Tough situation seeing cat 5 Hurricane Milton bearing down on Florida on the heels of Helene. I wonder how Gandalf and pepesdad1 are doing I'm doing fine. Got prepared for worse than we're getting. It's 10/10/24 at 0100 here in the Villages. I've been watching the radar since ~2 pm. Milton has been veering a little more southward on the projection almost every update for a couple days so it's going to miss me. Winds are ~40 mph, gusting to ~55. Rain has slowed. There were water puddles in the backyard earlier, but they're gone now. No flooding here. Milton will come the closest to us in another hour or so - projected to be ~65 - 70 miles away as it passes by to the south. Lights have flickered several times, but no power loss is expected/likely here (I'm told). Just lucky, I guess. Thanks for the concern. Update - Milton just dropped to a Cat 1 at ~1:20 am here. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 10, 2024 1:57:51 GMT -5
Monty, that is good news, indeed. Stay safe.
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 10, 2024 5:10:42 GMT -5
Glad that you're okay, Monty.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 10, 2024 7:56:09 GMT -5
Same here Monty
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 10, 2024 14:21:07 GMT -5
My bushog man came and gave us a bag of bell peppers, wife is cooking them stuffed with a crabmeat , onions , peppers , garlic and bread crumbs, smells wonderful.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 10, 2024 15:24:24 GMT -5
My bushog man came and gave us a bag of bell peppers, wife is cooking them stuffed with a crabmeat , onions , peppers , garlic and bread crumbs, smells wonderful. That sounds fantastic. Brad, you a lucky man! |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 10, 2024 16:58:50 GMT -5
Funny Brad should mention, I made lunch today of lovely large poblano peppers stuffed with spiced ground venison. Mmm.
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Post by Scott W on Oct 10, 2024 20:55:24 GMT -5
Arrived at our home for the next few days.nice 106-year old 2 story brick house with covered front and side porches. It's actually quite roomy inside. Already found a pleasant smoking spot. Sounds like my kinda place. |
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Post by Silver on Oct 10, 2024 20:56:09 GMT -5
Arrived at our home for the next few days.nice 106-year old 2 story brick house with covered front and side porches. It's actually quite roomy inside. Already found a pleasant smoking spot. Sounds like my kinda place. It's a great old house! |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 10, 2024 21:26:12 GMT -5
I'm doing fine. Got prepared for worse than we're getting. It's 10/10/24 at 0100 here in the Villages. I've been watching the radar since ~2 pm. Milton has been veering a little more southward on the projection almost every update for a couple days so it's going to miss me. Winds are ~40 mph, gusting to ~55. Rain has slowed. There were water puddles in the backyard earlier, but they're gone now. No flooding here. Milton will come the closest to us in another hour or so - projected to be ~65 - 70 miles away as it passes by to the south. Lights have flickered several times, but no power loss is expected/likely here (I'm told). Just lucky, I guess. Thanks for the concern. Update - Milton just dropped to a Cat 1 at ~1:20 am here. Glad to hear that you fared well! |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 10, 2024 21:27:22 GMT -5
My bushog man came and gave us a bag of bell peppers, wife is cooking them stuffed with a crabmeat , onions , peppers , garlic and bread crumbs, smells wonderful. Livin the good life! |
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Post by john on Oct 10, 2024 23:01:27 GMT -5
My bushog man came and gave us a bag of bell peppers, wife is cooking them stuffed with a crabmeat , onions , peppers , garlic and bread crumbs, smells wonderful. Like minded eats Brad. Made colored peppers stuffed with beef, rice, garlic, onions and peppers. Veg on the side... |
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Post by john on Oct 10, 2024 23:14:09 GMT -5
Arrived at our home for the next few days.nice 106-year old 2 story brick house with covered front and side porches. It's actually quite roomy inside. Already found a pleasant smoking spot. Ron, a 106 y/o house is built strong, has more character than anything built today. The quality and detail are lost with time... It would be great to have craftsmen around today... |
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Don’t climb any more, no balance, used to climb towers at Exxon like a monkey, those days are gone.
