Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Spuds]

Uh oh... There's an empty formerly Sears parking lot... But it's the middle of the day... Someone talk me out of it.

[p1l0t]

This is like a Mexican standoff, except well, in Canada Eh?

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[humfrz]

Kind of reminds me of one of those "last photograph on his roll of film" pictures -


humfrz

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Kind of reminds me of one of those "last photograph on his roll of film" pictures -


humfrz

What is a roll of film?

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Lawnmower (walk behind) shopping day! Any recommendations? Battery, gas, nuclear?


Also, some days this 9/80 thing works out (I have off every other Friday). 70s and sunny all day.

nuclear isn't very good because the only real way to power it is to steal power from either iranian terrorists, or that smarmy teenager and his delorean.

Originally Posted by bcj

For that postage stamp, electric would be the way to go.
Neighbor has about the same and is happy with it. Has an electric string trimmer too.

I've not noted the prices on them though.

electric is pricey. electric is more of a 'fringe' type thing currently. too expensive, but decent power. the only advantage is for people that already have batteries for that specific brand (dewalt for instance), so the mower just increases the usage of existing batteries. but dedicated batteries to the purpose is a waste. for instance, i have a milwaukee trimmer and blower. i only have the milwaukee variants of these things because i already use milwaukee tools.

Originally Posted by Spuds

Uh oh... There's an empty formerly Sears parking lot... But it's the middle of the day... Someone talk me out of it.

tires dry rot from the outside in. scrubbing the rubber off from time to time keeps the tires from going bad!

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

What is a roll of film?

first, they drew pictures on rocks. after rocks, came rolls of film-- where they would mix magic into the film, expose it to dragons breath, and it would save that image. like a smartphone, but it took forever, and dragons got quite rare after the whole medieval crusades ordeals to capture their skittles farms.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I thought we already discussed this in your other thread? -

That oil level is OK, I suggest you quit worrying about it -

You're much nicer than I am. I'm finished with that irritating little twerp.

[Kiske]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Where in the heck IS everybody?

This is as slow as I've seen this forum in many ah moon -
humfrz

Work's kicking my ass. Half a year of no jobs and minimal hours and boom, we got work back flowed for months. It's all good but, many after nearly 7 months of being dead socially and living off credit... it is taking a lot to get life back on track. I haven't even went into the garage or taken my twins out for a drive other than making sure the batteries weren't kaput.

It's looking up though, Sadly, I feel I'll pretty much be missing all of the 'car season' this year...

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Kiske

It's looking up though, Sadly, I feel I'll pretty much be missing all of the 'car season' this year...

We're still here. Positive cash flow beats the hell out of bicycling to car meets. Congrats.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Kiske

Work's kicking my ass. Half a year of no jobs and minimal hours and boom, we got work back flowed for months. It's all good but, many after nearly 7 months of being dead socially and living off credit... it is taking a lot to get life back on track. I haven't even went into the garage or taken my twins out for a drive other than making sure the batteries weren't kaput.

It's looking up though, Sadly, I feel I'll pretty much be missing all of the 'car season' this year...

What kind of business are you in?

Well, I hope your work load levels out so you can get your life back on an even keel.

Kind reminds me of my real estate brokerage business a few years back. Normally, between thanksgiving and X-mass, business was really slow. So, this one year, my partner and I decided to just about take a month off. Then, all hell broke lose, it seemed that EVERYONE either wanted to sell or buy a house during that time that year -


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[Kiske]

@Ultramaroon
Positive yes, but it will be quite some time until the damage already done is undone. However, not being kept up all night with stress helps. Liquidating things and psessions has also had a positive effect. Less baggage I suppose.

Originally Posted by humfrz

What kind of business are you in?

Well, I hope your work load levels out so you can get your life back on an even keel.

Kind reminds me of my real estate brokerage business a few years back. Normally, between thanksgiving and X-mass, business was really slow. So, this one year, my partner and I decided to just about take a month off. Then, all hell broke lose, it seemed that EVERYONE either wanted to sell or buy a house during that time that year -


humfrz

Recreational specialty vehicle repair. Winters are always slow but, we have had severe flooding all year so far. When that happens, no one is bringing their toys in, regardless if they are damaged or not.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Kiske

@Ultramaroon
Positive yes, but it will be quite some time until the damage already done is undone. However, not being kept up all night with stress helps. Liquidating things and psessions has also had a positive effect. Less baggage I suppose.


Recreational specialty vehicle repair. Winters are always slow but, we have had severe flooding all year so far. When that happens, no one is bringing their toys in, regardless if they are damaged or not.

Not to sound like an ass, but had you considered relocating? I guess if the lull is just temporary it might be a bit overkill to move, but if I was out of work for months I'd go find work elsewhere. I imagine temp work wasn't going to cut it for some reason.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Kiske

Recreational specialty vehicle repair. Winters are always slow but, we have had severe flooding all year so far. When that happens, no one is bringing their toys in, regardless if they are damaged or not.

Is it your business or you part owner in the business? If so, you may wish to diversify into maybe snowmobiles, chainsaws, boat motors or other areas.

If you are an employee, you may consider a backup part time job.


humfrz

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

This is like a Mexican standoff, except well, in Canada Eh?

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You go first , eh?

No, you go first, eh?

No, you go first, eh?.......

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Kiske

@Ultramaroon
Positive yes, but it will be quite some time until the damage already done is undone. However, not being kept up all night with stress helps. Liquidating things and psessions has also had a positive effect. Less baggage I suppose.

Oh hell yeah. That kind of stress is cancer. Glad to hear you're getting solid work.