What did you do today?

[zannej]

Fedex did not deliver in the window they said they would. I'm suspecting the driver will pull another "no delivery attempt" bs thing again.

I did a dry-fit of the shelf that my computer will go on. It will sit on the ledge of the boards I put up for the monitor. Middle board sticks out almost 3" so it will offer more support. I marked the holes on the wall-mount part of the bracket and drilled them. Need someone to hold it in place and have the right driver for the screws. I tried to see if I could get the shelf brackets marked out but the shelf kept moving. Really need a 2nd person to hold it in place.

I took out the rest of the trash. About 5 kitchen bags, and a couple of bathroom trash bags-- mine and Mom's bathroom. Still need to sweep and pick up more trash that spilled-- even though that is my brother's chore. I don't have time waiting around for another ice age for it to get done.

Ate a salad and am about to take a nap.

 

[C.J.]

I swear this house is jinxed and it’s not just me. Finishing up some railing details today and the very last bullet I was positioning is when the key decided it wanted to break, inside the bullet of course. It’s maybe noon and this literally is the last thing we have to do for the day and we can split. That’s all you had to say and I’m on it cus I gotta get home so I can make a dump run.

I drilled a pilot hole into the broken off key then set my nail punch into the pilot hole and the whole thing pulled out as one. We inserted the cable, tightened it up and hit the road.

I went to the dump this afternoon. I used to roll across the scale about 6800ish empty when I had my metal shelves and every tool under the sun on those shelves. Got that down to 6300. Don’t know why I’m excited cus I sure don’t get any better mileage off of a 500# decrease in weight. In fact I was consistently hitting 15ish MPG when I had more weight in my van than the 14is that I’m currently getting. Had a guy I worked with that had an F250 gasser and he said he got better mileage pulling a trailer than when he wasn’t. That must be some Ford BS but I’m ok with it cus they do ride smooth once you put some weight back there.

I had forgotten how affordable it is to go to the dump here but was quickly reminded. How bout you, what does a trip to the dump cost you? I believe it’s a $2 minimum here

Notice the in n out in 9 minutes, I like that too!

 

[Tile Tom]

I swear this house is jinxed and it’s not just me. Finishing up some railing details today and the very last bullet I was positioning is when the key decided it wanted to break, inside the bullet of course. It’s maybe noon and this literally is the last thing we have to do for the day and we can split. That’s all you had to say and I’m on it cus I gotta get home so I can make a dump run.

I drilled a pilot hole into the broken off key then set my nail punch into the pilot hole and the whole thing pulled out as one. We inserted the cable, tightened it up and hit the road.

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I went to the dump this afternoon. I used to roll across the scale about 6800ish empty when I had my metal shelves and every tool under the sun on those shelves. Got that down to 6300. Don’t know why I’m excited cus I sure don’t get any better mileage off of a 500# decrease in weight. In fact I was consistently hitting 15ish MPG when I had more weight in my van than the 14is that I’m currently getting. Had a guy I worked with that had an F250 gasser and he said he got better mileage pulling a trailer than when he wasn’t. That must be some Ford BS but I’m ok with it cus they do ride smooth once you put some weight back there.

I had forgotten how affordable it is to go to the dump here but was quickly reminded. How bout you, what does a trip to the dump cost you? I believe it’s a $2 minimum here

Notice the in n out in 9 minutes, I like that too!

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Sooooo, you don’t take your **** and dump it on your neighbors that you don’t like property??? Me neither

 

[Incognito]

If I recall correctly it's around $80 minimum here and the closest dump is about 6 miles away.

 

[C.J.]

On the lake again. Lol. There’s the lake, there’s my office and 275 feet away is power. That’s my van about 85 feet from the power and 200 feet of air hose running to the house. Glad I have multiple 10 gauge drop cords.

It’s corner day. I’m the cut bitch and there’s a couple other guys that just nail up what I cut. One of the guys doesn’t make sure his outside corners are looking as good as I would like. I take the time to make sure my cuts are dead on and it just chaps me to see a ****** corner. I’ve decided to put the corners together before they have a chance to mess them up when they’re nailing them up.

Oh yeah, the floor is already installed. Lol. Nothing surprises me anymore.

 

[MSLI]

I’ve decided to put the corners together before they have a chance to mess them up when they’re nailing them up.

It’s nice to see a prepared master craftsman at work.

 

[C.J.]

It’s nice to see a prepared master craftsman at work.

I try and do what I can but you know how it goes sometimes. Cut guy carries. I see you and I’ll raise you one, I place all the base where it goes. All you gotta do is lift it up 1/4” and nail it up, what could be easier. All the longer pieces have to be sprung in. If they have to be sprung in, how can they be short??? But somehow there is a corner that’s short

Then for door casings n such I’ll set the pieces right where they go with the measurement written on the wall and the corresponding piece. I even have a reference mark on the door jamb for the 1/4” reveal. Mr. Roachie has got you set up for success!

 

[C.J.]

Thinking about it I know how that corner ended up short. When I measure a room and cut the pieces I work counterclockwise whereas most people think in a clockwise fashion. If you think about it from a working perspective it makes perfect sense. Which side would you rather cope. I’m right handed so coping the right side is easier for me. If you’re left handed you would work clockwise because it would be easier for you to cope the left side.

We’re not coping anything on this job but I still work the same way, counterclockwise. It got nailed up by someone working clockwise. That piece shoulda bumped the base and been short on the other end. The next piece of base would have covered that gap and a dab of caulk would take care of the top. I’ll make sure we’re all on the same page tomorrow.

Good talk.

 

[zannej]

Tom, my neighbors used to dump their trash on my property. and they would steal my trash cans.

CJ, very nice work. Mr Roachie is cute.

So, as I suspected, Fedex refused to deliver yesterday for the FIFTH time. I finally threw in the towel. I told Fedex to pound sand and that I was done waiting for their empty promises of deliveries. The CS people told me they reached out to the center in Lake Charles (which is where my package kept being loaded on the van from and then taken back to repeatedly) but that they wouldn't respond. Said they could not get in touch with the driver to find out the reason for the lack of delivery. Claimed the package was showing as being scanned when put in the van and scanned when returning but no explanation as to why the driver was not attempting delivery. Before I gave up I asked if they could arrange a different delivery location that wasn't an hour away (their nearest location is an hour away) but they told me only the sender could change that. So I contacted Samsclub about it and they said they could not change the delivery location once it was sent. So I told them screw Fedex, I want a replacement item sent to my friend's house. His address is already on file with them bc I sometimes have them send Ensure to his house. I also requested photographic proof of delivery bc last time they didn't deliver to his house and I had to re-order.

Meanwhile, my friend contacted me that CLECO cut his electricity off without warning. He hadn't even received a bill. He called them and they said "Your bill is due today" and they shut the power off at 9am. It was supposed to autopay via ApplePay or something but it didn't go through and they tacked on a $200+ reconnect fee that he couldn't afford. So I went and got $ from the bank to give him to pay it. He rode with me, but before he got in my truck he reached into the dark fridge and grabbed a Monster. He thought it was the energy drink but he grabbed the alcoholic one by mistake. He said it tastes exactly the same. He chugged the entire can in seconds, then he looked at it and realized he drank the wrong one and got tipsy. He started giggling a bit, singing, and being silly. So after I went to the bank and post office (they are right near each other) I took him to McDonalds to get some food. He got himself a Big Breakfast and a large coffee. Then I took him to the IGA place to pay his electric bill. Took 20+ min to turn power back on. I sat with him and decided to hang out and drive him to his urology appointment as I didn't want him driving after he drank alcohol. Plus he was sore from moving heavy arcade machines the day before.

Thing didn't take too long at the urology place, but it was hard to find. It was behind a hotel. Very interesting decor inside. Tiny brass doorknobs, horizontal wood boards for walls & ceiling, rustic wood beams, an 1970s looking sofa, some armchairs, windows with shutters on the inside, wooden valances with curtain rods (but no curtains), & brick floors.

The coat rack looked neat. Best with sound off. I didn't realize I was making noises. I filmed high in one spot to avoid filming patients.

Took my friend to Taco Bell after. I don't eat there bc it doesn't sit well with my stomach. He bought nacho fries for Mom but they were cold by the time I got home. she also said they were too spicy. Dropped him off at home (after popping in to see his fiance and daughter) and came home. Cooked for Mom and am now playing around on the internet.

 

[havasu]

Thinking about it I know how that corner ended up short. When I measure a room and cut the pieces I work counterclockwise whereas most people think in a clockwise fashion. If you think about it from a working perspective it makes perfect sense. Which side would you rather cope. I’m right handed so coping the right side is easier for me. If you’re left handed you would work clockwise because it would be easier for you to cope the left side.

We’re not coping anything on this job but I still work the same way, counterclockwise. It got nailed up by someone working clockwise. That piece shoulda bumped the base and been short on the other end. The next piece of base would have covered that gap and a dab of caulk would take care of the top. I’ll make sure we’re all on the same page tomorrow.

Good talk.

I'm too lazy to cope. I cut 45⁰, and use caulk to make it perfect after painting.

 

[C.J.]

I'm too lazy to cope. I cut 45⁰, and use caulk to make it perfect after painting.

We do some of those type houses too but that kinda stuff will just get picked apart on some of these jobs depending on the builder and HO. Whatever happened to blue tape.

 

[Csason]

CJ I bet your guys love you like my nail guy does me lol

Good talk

 

[zannej]

I just watched a video on how to cover ugly mitered corners using wood putty & paint. LOL. Had some interesting techniques. Apparently it is less likely to shrink than caulk. I'll have to give it a try.

Mom paged me last night when I was trying to get to sleep because she was having problems with the internet. Wanted me to reset the router. I was having no problems and told her it was on her end and she needed to reset her network adapter. She asked how and I explained. She said "Oh, I already did that."
Following conversation ensued:

Me: "Then you need to remove your wifi dongle and plug it back in"
Mom: "You mean dangle?"
Me: "No, it's called 'dongle'"
Mom: "Dangle sounds better"
Me: "But it's still dongle"
Mom: "Does it have anything to do with The Undertaker's dong?"
Me: "LOL"

So, a few years ago my brother & I were watching WWE on TV while Mom was facing her computer. They played the gong and the entrance music. Mom asked if it was The Undertaker. We said "yes" and she said "I recognized him by the dong". At which point we started laughing and she realized what she said and started laughing. So we still joke about it today.

Anyway, I'm going to see about cutting a 1x2 to mount to the wall to hold some anchors for the straps to hold my computer secure to the wall. Will have to figure out what height.

Brother won't be helping. Last night he had a major pain in his ass. Said it was a charley horse. I offered him some medicine and he yelled at me and was rude. So I told him "nevermind, be an *******" while I continued prepping some food for myself. He came out a few minutes later and halfway apologized. Said the pain was really bad so I got him a naprosyn pill. He took it and felt better later.

It will probably wear off though and I think he needs to go see a doctor.

Meanwhile, I'm going to be having to do his chores again. Trash cleanup and such.

 

[Tile Tom]

I was just kidding (I’m a smart ass) about doing that. I actually really like my neighbors.

The county transfer site is literally 2 miles up the road from me. I take the recycling there for free & trash is like $1 a bag…. Even contractor bags that hold 3 regular size trash bags.

Also have an account there for dumping tear out. Just weigh in, scan the number on my window, dump and weigh out. Bill comes monthly.

 

[C.J.]

I was just kidding (I’m a smart ass) about doing that. I actually really like my neighbors.

The county transfer site is literally 2 miles up the road from me. I take the recycling there for free & trash is like $1 a bag…. Even contractor bags that hold 3 regular size trash bags.

Also have an account there for dumping tear out. Just weigh in, scan the number on my window, dump and weigh out. Bill comes monthly.

We have the same type of thing down here. You can go to the convenience center here and it is also $1 per 30 gallon black trash bag. We might fill about 1 bag a week. I can’t complain about only paying $4/ month for my garbage bill.

My county isn’t like this but some counties here the dump is free to its residents, your property taxes pay for it for you. Can’t complain cus I’ve had a lot of customers dump their own rip n haul because of that. You know it’s gonna be a great day when the customer backs their truck up to the door and tells you to load all the pull up into their truck cus they’re gonna dump it themselves. Yes!

 

[Floorist]

It costs to get trash hauled here, but the city has a place where all yard waste can be dumped free. Then the city grinds up limbs and gives away mulch.

 

[highup]

I swear this house is jinxed and it’s not just me. Finishing up some railing details today and the very last bullet I was positioning is when the key decided it wanted to break, inside the bullet of course. It’s maybe noon and this literally is the last thing we have to do for the day and we can split. That’s all you had to say and I’m on it cus I gotta get home so I can make a dump run.

I drilled a pilot hole into the broken off key then set my nail punch into the pilot hole and the whole thing pulled out as one. We inserted the cable, tightened it up and hit the road.

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I went to the dump this afternoon. I used to roll across the scale about 6800ish empty when I had my metal shelves and every tool under the sun on those shelves. Got that down to 6300. Don’t know why I’m excited cus I sure don’t get any better mileage off of a 500# decrease in weight. In fact I was consistently hitting 15ish MPG when I had more weight in my van than the 14is that I’m currently getting. Had a guy I worked with that had an F250 gasser and he said he got better mileage pulling a trailer than when he wasn’t. That must be some Ford BS but I’m ok with it cus they do ride smooth once you put some weight back there.

I had forgotten how affordable it is to go to the dump here but was quickly reminded. How bout you, what does a trip to the dump cost you? I believe it’s a $2 minimum here

Notice the in n out in 9 minutes, I like that too!

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I'm bringing my trash your way. I'd probably break even on $500 lbs . Two bags of household trash is $16 bucks.

 

[highup]

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We do some of those type houses too but that kinda stuff will just get picked apart on some of these jobs depending on the builder and HO. Whatever happened to blue tape.

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Somebody niffs Sharpies

 

[highup]

On the lake again. Lol. There’s the lake, there’s my office and 275 feet away is power. That’s my van about 85 feet from the power and 200 feet of air hose running to the house. Glad I have multiple 10 gauge drop cords.

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It’s corner day. I’m the cut bitch and there’s a couple other guys that just nail up what I cut. One of the guys doesn’t make sure his outside corners are looking as good as I would like. I take the time to make sure my cuts are dead on and it just chaps me to see a ****** corner. I’ve decided to put the corners together before they have a chance to mess them up when they’re nailing them up.

Oh yeah, the floor is already installed. Lol. Nothing surprises me anymore.

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Ask before borrowing the mitre guage. I've been looking for it for months.... Ok?
Your skill set and efficiency is so far beyond most guys...... I wouldn't know where to start with that railing.

 

[Floorist]

I'm bringing my trash your way. I'd probably break even on $500 lbs . Two bags of household trash is $16 bucks.

My trash bill is $56 for 3 months, 6 bags a week.