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MACS Offline
#451 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 2:25 PM EST
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^^What a good grandkid.

Solar would take me a very long time to see any value. Small house, small yard, don't use a ton of electricity to begin with. Plus... I plan on leaving here in 7 years, and I'd still likely be 10+ years from seeing a return on investment.

I spend about 900-1100 dollars on electricity each year. Spending 25k on a solar system is just stupid for me. If you have a big house, with a pool and such, and spend 3-4k a year on power... it makes sense.
opelmanta1900 Offline
#452 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 3:40 PM EST
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she's the best grandma there could ever be... and she's the Godliest woman I've ever met... least I can do is bake for her...
danmdevries Offline
#453 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 6:53 PM EST
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Job interview tomorrow.

Probably gonna be hung over.

Not sure if I'll take it or leave it. Hard to give up my week on week off schedule. Plus it's a pay cut, and more hours.
MACS Offline
#454 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 7:19 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Job interview tomorrow.

Probably gonna be hung over.

Not sure if I'll take it or leave it. Hard to give up my week on week off schedule. Plus it's a pay cut, and more hours.


Why bother, then?
DrafterX Offline
#455 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 7:20 PM EST
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I'd show up with a beer in hand then... Beer
Ewok126 Offline
#456 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 7:31 PM EST
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You are a Nurse correct? Have you thought about getting into travel nursing?
danmdevries Offline
#457 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 7:35 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Why bother, then?


I hate my job.

Love my schedule that my job gives me.

But hate my job.
danmdevries Offline
#458 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 7:37 PM EST
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Ewok126 wrote:
You are a Nurse correct? Have you thought about getting into travel nursing?


Considered it yes.

But have wife n kid.

Wife said she's not okay with me being on the road.

I'd be up for it. Double base pay or more, never stay anywhere long enough to hate it, away from home... all plusses to me.

I'd love to drag the camper around the country, stay at state parks for $20/day and pocket the 1500-2k/mo living stipend in most contracts.
victor809 Offline
#459 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 7:41 PM EST
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Do it! You don't like the wife and kid anyway... doesn't matter if they are happy with you.
MACS Offline
#460 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 8:00 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
I hate my job.

Love my schedule that my job gives me.

But hate my job.


Still doesn't explain why you'd interview for a job that you know you won't take. Pay cut, and a fucked up schedule? No.
Ewok126 Offline
#461 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 8:14 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Considered it yes.

But have wife n kid.

Wife said she's not okay with me being on the road.

I'd be up for it. Double base pay or more, never stay anywhere long enough to hate it, away from home... all plusses to me.

I'd love to drag the camper around the country, stay at state parks for $20/day and pocket the 1500-2k/mo living stipend in most contracts.


I was lucky enough that my wife was for it. The stipend I always took. I would find a place that was cheap on rent vs corporate housing and pocket the rest. I told my wife if she was good or not with it being my life and my job. If she didn't like it then she better start being the one bringing home the most bacon. For her to dictate how I made OUR income is BS. I didnt go to college to half azz my income. If so I would have stayed in factory work. Now dont end up in a divorce lmaooo..... :-" Speak to the hand Speak to the hand Speak to the hand Now that I have had the stroke and the shoe is on the other foot. If my wife comes to me and ask would you mind if I take X job. My response is hey its your life, you are now the bacon winner its your choice either way I got your back.
Ewok126 Offline
#462 Posted: Sun, Aug 6 2017, 8:18 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Still doesn't explain why you'd interview for a job that you know you won't take. Pay cut, and a fucked up schedule? No.


I would imagine it is fairly simple, At times especially in medical, The pay cut and mucked up schedule is worth it when trimming out all the BS that comes with the current job. Good Lord knows I have done it just for morality sake and patient care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHfan71zHKk
burgess_b Offline
#463 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 12:29 AM EST
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
wtf? your lease agreement stipulates what temp you keep your apartment at? new york?


Texas. That is the max. I can keep it at 70...but not over 78.
burgess_b Offline
#464 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 12:31 AM EST
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NapalmMan67 wrote:
My son's lease agreement had something similar about keeping the thermostat in a certain temp range all year. They also want them to change the air filter every month in the HVAC system. He's renting a house in IL.


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Yup, change the air filter every month. Just gotta go in to the office and grab a new one.
SmokeMonkey Offline
#465 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 4:44 AM EST
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Good morning, y'all. Boys went back to school Saturday morning, Mrs Monkey and I spent the weekend with friends at their lake house. Readying mentally for the coming week.
8trackdisco Offline
#466 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:11 AM EST
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56. Back to driving to work with the lights on.

It was a good two months.
Ewok126 Offline
#467 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 6:03 AM EST
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Good morning everyone. Hope your Monday goes well.
MACS Offline
#468 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 7:45 AM EST
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G'day mates...
Speyside Offline
#469 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 7:54 AM EST
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Morning.
frankj1 Offline
#470 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 7:56 AM EST
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SmokeMonkey wrote:
Good morning, y'all. Boys went back to school Saturday morning, Mrs Monkey and I spent the weekend with friends at their lake house. Readying mentally for the coming week.

and now it's

two little monkeys, jumping on the bed...
DrafterX Offline
#471 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 8:03 AM EST
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Cool Dudes.
danmdevries Offline
#472 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 8:10 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
Still doesn't explain why you'd interview for a job that you know you won't take. Pay cut, and a fucked up schedule? No.


I don't know that I won't take it. I suspect I will. It's an internal transfer, so I'm only locked in for 6 months and can transfer again if I want.

It's a huge move away from the B.S. that's continued to pile on us. The pay cut is because I'll be working days, and no longer in charge. We get extra 15% for working nights and I think $2/hr for being in charge.

It'll be a more "normal" schedule. Mon-Fri, no weekend or holidays (except when on call) plus a call schedule. The call schedule is what I want to find out about with interview and what will make the decision for me.

Gotta try something different before I give up seniority and go to a different hospital system.
gummy jones Offline
#473 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 9:48 AM EST
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i got a case of the mondays
SmokeMonkey Offline
#474 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 10:20 AM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
and now it's

two little monkeys, jumping on the bed...


One of us isn't so little...
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#475 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 10:35 AM EST
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YOLO
danmdevries Offline
#476 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 12:19 PM EST
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Interview took an hour and a half. Seemed like it went well, but my current manager could block the transfer so gotta wait on that.

Called insurance to open a claim on my truck. Got body shop quote, $3500 ish.
MACS Offline
#477 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 12:38 PM EST
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Re: 475 - I understand. I'm currently working the 9 day 80 hour schedule, all days, weekends and holidays off. I took the spot for a break from the floor monotony and the night shift.

I'm ready to go back now, and make like 10% more and have more days off.
NapalmMan67 Offline
#478 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 2:09 PM EST
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Balogna sandwhich on homemade bread. Side of fresh green peppers and cherry tomoatos from the garden.

Back to work... sleepy.

Damn it's Monday.


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MACS Offline
#479 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 2:15 PM EST
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Chicken sammich... chips... water.
dstieger Offline
#480 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 2:22 PM EST
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dstieger wrote:
Wife almost has me talked into refinishing the kitchen cabinets....yikes


danmdevries wrote:
There's worse things.


No arguments from me.....I read some of your posts.


Three days in...won't be as bad as I imagined....but pretty massive job, nonetheless.

We managed to convince ourselves that we can get away with minimal sanding....thorough cleaning with a lot of attention to detail...followed by two coats of some hot-sh|t primer recommended strongly by the gal at Benjamin Moore....said that stuff will stick to and cover anything....we'll see. Nightmare worst case scenario involves peeling within 30 days and having to do it all over again. Got a good jump on it this weekend...hopefully, it will be put back together in the next two weeks.


Anyone have any experience with cleaning, painting and reusing hinges? I've done the interweb thing...just looking for first-hand gouge
DrafterX Offline
#481 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 3:06 PM EST
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By new hardware.. it's not worth trying to save it.. Mellow
MACS Offline
#482 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 3:15 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
By new hardware.. it's not worth trying to save it.. Mellow


How do you know? You see it? What if it's good stuff? Maybe just buy new screws... and stuff...
DrafterX Offline
#483 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 3:24 PM EST
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I guess I don't.. but if the cabinets need redone they are prolly tarnished or painted and outdated.. lot's of options out there now.. and if you're going to have to take them off anyways.. Mellow
dstieger Offline
#484 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 3:38 PM EST
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The hardware is all off. Decent hinges look to be about $50-$70. Not terrible, but the ones I got are in good shape..just the wrong color. I'm actually more concerned (LAZY) about drilling new holes and realigning the doors....done it before and its a major pita. I'd kinda like to use the old screws and screw holes, if they'll still be secure.
DrafterX Offline
#485 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 3:51 PM EST
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Just do it once and build a template or jig for the others.. if they're the wrong color you may as well buy new.. they make some that pretty much align themselves.. just my opinion tho.. Mellow
MACS Offline
#486 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 4:10 PM EST
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I'm good at some things, and not so good at others. The things I am not so good at... I pay someone else to do.
8trackdisco Offline
#487 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:02 PM EST
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A prime time 500 finish?

Juicy.
victor809 Offline
#488 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:14 PM EST
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I think MACS just told drafter to hire a stud for his wife...
teedubbya Offline
#489 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:23 PM EST
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And a lover for his boyfriend
DrafterX Offline
#490 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:24 PM EST
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Mad
MACS Offline
#491 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:25 PM EST
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Nah... I just told Dave to hire a cabinet pro.
MACS Offline
#492 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:26 PM EST
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But to be fair, I'm not sure if he's good at wood work. I just know I'd hire that out.
teedubbya Offline
#493 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:26 PM EST
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And drafter to buy a fleshlight?
DrafterX Offline
#494 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:26 PM EST
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TW is more of a in the barrel pro.. Mellow
teedubbya Offline
#495 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:27 PM EST
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Drafter likes the sausages
opelmanta1900 Offline
#496 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:28 PM EST
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just woke up from a cat nap... sciatic nerve pain has me hobbling around... gonna nurse my sorrows with one of them chocolate muffins from costco and a big cold glass of whole milk...
DrafterX Offline
#497 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:28 PM EST
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I bet TW ha a sausage in him right now... Mellow
opelmanta1900 Offline
#498 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:30 PM EST
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maybe 2...
MACS Offline
#499 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:32 PM EST
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Doesn't he always?
DrafterX Offline
#500 Posted: Mon, Aug 7 2017, 5:32 PM EST
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Shenanigans..!! Mad
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