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Re: Any moving companies better than the next? - Today
Movers or Packers? I've used Uhaul's PODS in the last five years. I loaded from a storage unit. Had it hauled several states away & hired some strong backs to unload it into my garage. Had no issues. If I didn't have a place to unload to immediately, I would have probably went with the actual PODS service, but can't speak to them as a service. YMMVby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Watched WW84 tonight. No spoilers - 5 months ago
That's 2.5 hrs I wish I had back...by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Hiding the litter box... Cat people I need suggestions??? - 7 months ago
Many years ago I decided that I didn't like bending over to load my laundry from the dryer to the basket, so I built a platform to raise the dryer 2.5ft up from the floor. The space under the platform became the location for the litter box....by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Followup to "who do we like for dishwashers?" - 8 months ago
Quotesekker We love our Bosch. We purchased from Warner's Stellian rather than a Big Box store. Was Warner's Stellian still offering free basic installation? Having lived SotR for 20yrs, I smiled seeing the Warner's Stellian reference....by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: What is a slogan that has influenced you? - 11 months ago
Embrace the suck... US Army Basic Training 1988...by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: RIP: Older Phorum member Laarree - 11 months ago
I remember chihuahuas....by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Newb Network HD Questions - 12 months ago
From experience, I would stay away from WD MyCloud....by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Let's give kudos to a different group of workers out there - 1 year ago
QuoteAnd most PE's here don't seem to be smart enough to realize that. I'm sure the PE specified the gravel underlayment. I guessing the contractor didn't install it per the specifications & the PE wasn't PAID to inspect it prior to concrete being poured. The question is what role the foundation inspector plays in this. Not that I have ever experienced this situation....by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Black Friday at home - 1 year ago
I wrote the check for my 2020 property taxes (mail on Monday)....by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Interesting program on PBS's Frontline: "In the Age of AI" - 1 year ago
Watched it. Well worth the time investment.by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Semisonic is back - 1 year ago
Raise your hand if you saw them play at CedarFest.....by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Expensive prescription medication sample boxes unused, unexpired... Hate to waste them - 2 years ago
I've run into the same problem myself (prescription you don't want to just throw away). Found a local group that accepted 'donated' prescriptions for those who couldn't afford to fill theirs. They weren't nationally affiliated with anybody (church basement local nurse), so that doesn't help you with your locality. All I can say is that you'll have to look/ask around for something similar, but itsby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Any structural engineers here? - 2 years ago
A few words of free 'advise' (worth exactly what you are paying for it)... -The Engineer doesn't work for you, he works for the contractor. That is the only party he owes a duty to. -The contractor submitting sealed drawings & calcs to the local governing authority is just the start of the process. Time in process depends on the local bureaucracy & contractors relationship. -Be clear wby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Any structural engineers here? - 2 years ago
Struct Engr - yes, had my PE since 1999.... For the reasons cited in this thread, I DON'T do forensic or residential. Just no money in it for the amount of hassle involved... First question: Who's payin the Engineer? That is the master he serves... Second question: Is the city involved? That generally is where the bottleneck is (city board/council meets 1x per month)... Third question: Haveby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: people we have lost over the years. ex: Rammie - 3 years ago
One member I remember posting for years but I haven't read in over 6 months is Silvarios. However, I seem to recall something mentioned about taking a break....by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Sioux Falls? - 3 years ago
How long will you be spending in Sioux Falls? Honestly its not worth more of a stop to get a meal & then get back on the road to someplace else... I say that with some experience. I grew up 60 miles from there & lived in the town for 6 months. There was a Brazilian Steakhouse that served a acceptable caipirinhia. I think there is a park with a waterfall. I also think there was a zoo, iby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: car headlight renewal! - 5 years ago
Had mind done around December at Sam's. I'm happy with the price & the results.by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Things to do in Minneapolis? - 5 years ago
What kind of things interest you? Will you have a car? Had some really good goat tacos just south of downtown Mpls this morning (the lamb were actually better). There's an interesting pirate/rum bar in North Mpls I'd been interested in hearing a review of. There are some good music places on the West Bank. I guest it all depends on what you are up for. I'm personally 'rediscovering' some iby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Nosy Thursday Poll- do you have people you're not speaking to? - 5 years ago
Interesting the observations about northern vs southern. As a Northerner (MN) who has been working in the South (GA/SC) for the past few years, I find the people around me ‘overshare’. My recollection of my years in MN was that you acknowledged the other persons existence by nod, and worst case if you had to talk, it was about the weather. Never anything deeper than that. I know way more aby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Wow. This has got to be the worst oil change I've ever heard about - 5 years ago
When I'm in MN, I use(d) Valvoline Oil Change shops. I think they were a little more $ then Jiffy Lube, but you stayed in the car whilst the service was being done. I found being able to watch the service a 'value add'. I generally drove directly home, let the car sit, then rechecked all the fluid levels when engine cooled. Never had a problem & beat having to heat up the garage during the wiby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Gas boomerangs on Refinery Woes - 5 years ago
'Oh, if only life were that simple. ' The great industry secret revealed. The price of a barrel has NOTHING to do with the price of a gallon of gas. It's what the refineries set it at. The price goes up when they switch from winter to summer blend. The price goes up when they switch back to winter blend. Because they CAN. They will lower prices for a while when oil prices are making the heaby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Laser on a Plane - 5 years ago
Throwing out the fact that this is a deliberate act, how is this any more of a nuisance then the 'blue headlights' of an on coming car on a pitch black night/road?by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Laser on a Plane - 5 years ago
Ah, becomes a little clearer... I was left with the impression after these stories, that the pilot was the direct target. If I understand correctly the windshield is the actual target with the laser acting to distract the pilot. That would be a much easier 'shot'.by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Laser on a Plane - 5 years ago
I see these stories in the news and I just can't see the 'physics' of how this works. If a laser shoots an absolutely straight line, the offender is on the ground (or near ground) & the plane (cockpit) is above grade, the angles don't work out in my mind to get the beam into the cockpit (window perhaps), unless you are a good distance away. Please educate me.by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Anyone in the group ever applied for SS Disability ? - 6 years ago
The situation you discribe for Mrs. cbelt3 sounds similiar to my mother's case from 10 years ago. I wasn't party to the whole goings on, but I believe my mother applied based on the RA diagonois & was approved without getting a lawyer involved. I think the quality of the application depends greatly on the quality of the medical background that goes with the application. Best Wishesby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Attention: Sledding Connoisseurs. Will this work well as a downhill snow sled? - 6 years ago
From my limited experience, I would concur that the steel rail flyers give the fastest ride, but require a groomed course (think luge). The best overall experience for limited effort is the inner tube on hill. Its even better if the hill is groomed & there is a tow rope for getting up the hill repeatedly. I also second the recommendation about snow pants or a good set of canvas pants (by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: So, how much do you tip at a buffet? - 6 years ago
I'll deliberately attempt to hijack this thread because I'm too lazy to start another thread (or maybe it's dovetailing): How much do you tip a delivery driver when the store charges a delivery fee (i.e. what is the delivery fee for)?by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Practicing your right to vote today? - 6 years ago
My votes were mailed back to Minnesota several weeks ago...by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: what do you know about ETFs and advantages over MFs? - 6 years ago
I believe the difference between the 2 in the Vanguard example is the MF 'value' changes once a day (at close of market). The ETF 'value' (hence price) changes contantly during the day similiar to a individual stock.by Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals
Re: Insurance fraud: any of my business? - 6 years ago
I've seen similiar 'mysterious' items appear on bills from my wife's surgery several months ago. Part of it is the game that providers play with insurance companies to increase their revenue over the negotated price for service. You can't do much about it if its between the insurance company & provider (I have BCBS as well). However, if they are trying to get you to pay for the difference, Iby Tiki2000 - Tips and Deals