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baseballmind1212
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re: Japanese people aren't having sex. And nobody knows why
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 1/13/26 at 6:22 pm to Clark14
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had mistakenly been having anal intercourse rather than vaginal to conceive.
Well shite. You mean I could have married asian, avoided daycare costs, And had lots of anal?
They didn't teach that in school.
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re: What do you plan on doing with your year end bonus?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 1/5/26 at 3:47 pm to fareplay
Get ours mid March.
Company had a great year, records profits, C-Suite bought a jet, opened and outfitted a new fancy office.
I'm expecting the same or less bonus than usual
10% goes to the wife, 30% to the tax man, 60% to the HYSA.
I need a new roof, A/C unit is <15y old, got a kid starting college in two years, and a truck with 200k miles
Got to stack it up while I can.
Company had a great year, records profits, C-Suite bought a jet, opened and outfitted a new fancy office.
I'm expecting the same or less bonus than usual
10% goes to the wife, 30% to the tax man, 60% to the HYSA.
I need a new roof, A/C unit is <15y old, got a kid starting college in two years, and a truck with 200k miles
Got to stack it up while I can.
re: If you were 18 & going to college in todays environment, what major/career would yo go to?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 12/27/25 at 8:39 pm to ShunnedHuman
CM Degree, work in power generation/data center or water/waste water for those that want to enjoy their college.
Mech E or EE for those that want to grind their way thru school.
My Cm degree and subsequent work experience has put me in a better position than most people I know. School was relatively easy/low stress and the types of work you can go into is endless.
Mech E or EE for those that want to grind their way thru school.
My Cm degree and subsequent work experience has put me in a better position than most people I know. School was relatively easy/low stress and the types of work you can go into is endless.
re: Hanging Christmas lights
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/29/25 at 5:45 pm to cgrand
quote:
manage without the lights
This. Wrap a tree or two, throw a net light over a bush, throw up a 30$ projector that puts snowflakes on the house, and I'm done.
my wife has bitched the last 3 years about or roofline not having lights. Everytime I offer to hold the ladder for her while she it's em up. 3 years running and she still hasn't taken me up on it.
re: Electrical help - arc fault circuit interrupting breaker doesn’t always want to reset.
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/20/25 at 8:47 pm to Theduckhunter
Sounds like you are at or near peak amperage allowance.
It's like a sub par breaker. If you have the same breakers in the same panel, and aren't experiencing any issues, then you probably need to swap it out.
Sounds like you have load tested it. If you don't want to pay for a new one, try swapping another arc fault breaker in the panel. If it results in the same issues, then the load is the problem.
It's like a sub par breaker. If you have the same breakers in the same panel, and aren't experiencing any issues, then you probably need to swap it out.
Sounds like you have load tested it. If you don't want to pay for a new one, try swapping another arc fault breaker in the panel. If it results in the same issues, then the load is the problem.
re: Expected Costs Question for Contractors
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/9/25 at 4:31 pm to Skenes
You looking to save money? Or are you trying to make sure they include everything done the right way in their quote?
A few questions off the top....
Does your price include the following:
Wire welded mesh (if it's going to be used for a patio)
#3 rebar (if used for parking)
Demo and removal/dispose of existing concrete
How much excavation/compacted fill are you including.
Thickness of concrete (4" for a patio, 5" for a parking area)
Don't let them talk you into just compacting the soil that's there. The shite is sinking for a reason
Also don't let them talk you into using fiber reinforced in lieu of mesh/rebar. It's not as good. It's just way easier for them if they don't have to install reinforcement.
Your going to pay some money on this. That is not a small amount of work. 30k given the scope is about what I'd expect.
A few questions off the top....
Does your price include the following:
Wire welded mesh (if it's going to be used for a patio)
#3 rebar (if used for parking)
Demo and removal/dispose of existing concrete
How much excavation/compacted fill are you including.
Thickness of concrete (4" for a patio, 5" for a parking area)
Don't let them talk you into just compacting the soil that's there. The shite is sinking for a reason
Also don't let them talk you into using fiber reinforced in lieu of mesh/rebar. It's not as good. It's just way easier for them if they don't have to install reinforcement.
Your going to pay some money on this. That is not a small amount of work. 30k given the scope is about what I'd expect.
re: Livingston couple sues following wrong house raid, detainment
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/5/25 at 4:43 am to LSUTANGERINE
What happens legally in this instance if the homeowner starts shooting?
No warrant, wrong house, entering unlawfully, at night.
I'm shooting. Not saying that it won't most likely end badly for me, but would I go to jail if I survive?
No warrant, wrong house, entering unlawfully, at night.
I'm shooting. Not saying that it won't most likely end badly for me, but would I go to jail if I survive?
re: First deer tag filled in 2 years!
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/4/25 at 9:43 pm to Rize
quote:
I’ve seen the following things here:
Scimitar oryx
Waterbuck
Fallow
Axis
Black Buck
Nilgai
Some type of ram
Wild! Your grandfather was either very smart or very lucky. That property can make memories for multiple lifetimes.
re: First deer tag filled in 2 years!
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/3/25 at 6:59 pm to Rize
Man, everytime you post with pics I get pumped. That piece y'all have is absolutely wild. The back story makes it even better.
I don't remember off hand, do y'all ever take any nilgai?
I don't remember off hand, do y'all ever take any nilgai?
re: Battery Charging Station Ideas
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 10/20/25 at 6:58 am to Spankum
Mounted a piece of plywood in the garage.
Mounted heavy duty power strip connected via smart power monitor to plywood.
Screwed my 3 chargers for my power tools to the plywood, added a couple USB pd chargers, and built a little shelf under it to hold anything that didn't have a keyhole mount.
All my batteries, chargers, in one spot taking up about 2'x2'. It's stupid simple. Yet very effective.
Even got it setup to turn off when no one is home, don't need a battery fire.
Mounted heavy duty power strip connected via smart power monitor to plywood.
Screwed my 3 chargers for my power tools to the plywood, added a couple USB pd chargers, and built a little shelf under it to hold anything that didn't have a keyhole mount.
All my batteries, chargers, in one spot taking up about 2'x2'. It's stupid simple. Yet very effective.
Even got it setup to turn off when no one is home, don't need a battery fire.
re: 2025 Trail Camera Photos
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 10/13/25 at 8:15 pm to Rize
Rize, you ever look for help with the javis and hogs?
I've been known to shoot the shite out of some hogs and javis.
Just don't put me in front of those exotics. I'll start shaking so bad I'll fall out the stand.
I've been known to shoot the shite out of some hogs and javis.
Just don't put me in front of those exotics. I'll start shaking so bad I'll fall out the stand.
re: Can portable generator power the whole house?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 10/13/25 at 6:55 pm to Dale Murphy
Depending on the size of your house...
You could easily get a big portable tri fuel (Duramax sells a 15kw) with a short ft start on your AC unit and run your whole house.
You would probably need to cycle your pool pump to be sure not to kick it on at the same time as another high amperage device.
You are paying for convenience with the whole home generator.
You can get 90% of the results for 50% of the cost.
You could easily get a big portable tri fuel (Duramax sells a 15kw) with a short ft start on your AC unit and run your whole house.
You would probably need to cycle your pool pump to be sure not to kick it on at the same time as another high amperage device.
You are paying for convenience with the whole home generator.
You can get 90% of the results for 50% of the cost.
re: Hearing protection?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 9/28/25 at 8:40 pm to TygerT
Axil gs 2.0 ear buds is what I have.
Used a set of walkers active ear muffs, but they would always bump against the gun when looked down the scope. Would break the seal and end up with my right ear ringing.
I hear better/more detail with both options than I do with standard ear plugs.
Used a set of walkers active ear muffs, but they would always bump against the gun when looked down the scope. Would break the seal and end up with my right ear ringing.
I hear better/more detail with both options than I do with standard ear plugs.
re: Garage storage
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 9/26/25 at 3:51 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Diy'd this setup for a "floating" shelf on 3 walls.
Used threaded rod in lieu of the vertical wood supports, unistrut at the ceiling.
Probably my #1 favorite diy project due to is use. I was able to triple my garage storage with under 300$. Went from parking no cars in the garage to 2 cars comfortably in an afternoon.
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Used threaded rod in lieu of the vertical wood supports, unistrut at the ceiling.
Probably my #1 favorite diy project due to is use. I was able to triple my garage storage with under 300$. Went from parking no cars in the garage to 2 cars comfortably in an afternoon.
LINK
re: Do you ever get to the point where you think you have enough guns?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 9/22/25 at 8:26 pm to prplhze2000
Never.
I'm young into my gun journey. Plan on buying one a year.
I have the basics, 12g, deer rifle (7mag), and carry pistol. My next 3 years will be an AR, a lever action in 45/70, and a . 22lr.
I have a bad habit of buying something for a reasonable amount of money, then obsessing too much modding it. My 7mag is in an MDT chassis, cerakoted, with a can. I obsessed over learning how to shoot to 1000 yards over the last two years. It's been fun as hell.
I'm young into my gun journey. Plan on buying one a year.
I have the basics, 12g, deer rifle (7mag), and carry pistol. My next 3 years will be an AR, a lever action in 45/70, and a . 22lr.
I have a bad habit of buying something for a reasonable amount of money, then obsessing too much modding it. My 7mag is in an MDT chassis, cerakoted, with a can. I obsessed over learning how to shoot to 1000 yards over the last two years. It's been fun as hell.
re: First world problem of the day
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 9/15/25 at 6:32 pm to Jim Rockford
Wife said my desire to go hunting will be the demise of our marriage.
Still going.
Still going.
re: Tapping a sink off a dishwasher hookup
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 9/14/25 at 5:53 pm to jlovel7
If walls are open and existing is copper...
Don't hesitate to install a copper to pex Tee yourself.
It sounds like you have done quite a bit of diy. Soldering copper is almost dummy proof. If you are nervous, grab a piece of 3/4 inch, flux, solder, torch and a couple fittings and practice for an hour. Remember, you apply flux and heat where you want the solder to go.
Pex is even more dummy proof. Use pex-b and crimp rings. Can buy a manual crimp tool from home Depot for ~60 dollars. Don't use the pinch rings, use the real crimp rings.
You can buy all the materials and tools for what it would cost you to bring a plumber out to install a tee and faucet connection. Everything add/rework I do in my house, I convert to pex. It's just too easy to work with and parts are too easy to get. It's also more resilient than cpvc and cheaper than copper.
Don't hesitate to install a copper to pex Tee yourself.
It sounds like you have done quite a bit of diy. Soldering copper is almost dummy proof. If you are nervous, grab a piece of 3/4 inch, flux, solder, torch and a couple fittings and practice for an hour. Remember, you apply flux and heat where you want the solder to go.
Pex is even more dummy proof. Use pex-b and crimp rings. Can buy a manual crimp tool from home Depot for ~60 dollars. Don't use the pinch rings, use the real crimp rings.
You can buy all the materials and tools for what it would cost you to bring a plumber out to install a tee and faucet connection. Everything add/rework I do in my house, I convert to pex. It's just too easy to work with and parts are too easy to get. It's also more resilient than cpvc and cheaper than copper.
re: Switching from Apple to Android. Surprisingly better than expected but Google is a concern
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 9/7/25 at 1:14 pm to Nado Jenkins83
quote:
downloaded the language packs for my ultra 25 a few months back. I can call someone and it will translate from 2 different language. Say a Spanish speaking person calls me it will translate what I say to them in Spanish and them to me in English
This.
I have a fold 7 and the different ways that you can use the translating tools on it are a game changer for me.
Also as another poster sai it is an absolute productivity beast.
re: Automobile tires, what’s your experience with them?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 9/7/25 at 7:39 am to Rip N Lip
Discount tire
Pay the 25$ warranty for each tire.
Mysteriously get nails in the sidewalls every 6-months/1 year. Get brand new replacement tire of equal or lesser value.
Rinse, repeat.
Pay the 25$ warranty for each tire.
Mysteriously get nails in the sidewalls every 6-months/1 year. Get brand new replacement tire of equal or lesser value.
Rinse, repeat.
re: U of Kentucky stunt team member arrested after her dead newborn was found in her closet.
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 9/2/25 at 7:09 pm to BluegrassBelle
quote:
Especially with the confusion over some of the laws here.
I never realized this was a thing.
Then I had to experience it first hand with a 16 week miscarriage. Hospital wouldn't take possession of fetal remains after a miscarriage. Made my wife and I sit there and wait for 3 hours for an ME to show up and take possession.
Then had the balls to send us a bill a few weeks later for an "abortion".
re: What’s something your spouse does that you wish they wouldn’t do?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 8/24/25 at 5:30 pm to andouille
quote:
so I told her to just call you, that you wouldn't charge her."
My wife does this, but with home repair/remodel/engine stuff for her family.
She's is one of 5 girls, only one other is married. We live 5 hours away, yet she still signs my arse up to do home improvement/repair for the old maids. Nothing like having to bring tools to family Christmas, cuz you can bet your arse I'll be under a hood or on a roof the day after the family party.
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