OT: General OT MEGATHREAD (No Politics) Pt. 2 - Read OP before posting

[usiel]

Rural broadband is absolutely necessary and unlike other potential government projects I don't think anyone aside from the ISPs themselves really oppose it, which is why it's key to get this done now. If they delay I expect there to be significant muddying of the waters and disinformation campaigns designed to erode trust in the government's ability to provide this service, much like has happened with healthcare.

I would agree it is a big one. When you look at the information technology being such a big driver to the economy and jobs rural broadband would be necessary to bring tech jobs that can work remote. Starlink progress I follow pretty closely. I believe Verizon is finally offering a home isp option via cellular but it has been a while since I've heard anything more on that. Municipal broadband is another thing that should be encouraged.

 

[searle]

Anyone fancy a bit of fantasy hockey this year? Got a couple of teams that need new owners - one of which has a stacked team including McJesus...

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

 

[kicksavedave]

This fall I took down a big Eucalyptus tree and a Western Juniper tree from my yard. Today I rented a log splitter from the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, and finally got around to splitting all those logs into firewood. Took all day even with the machine and I'm sore as hell, but there is something viscerally soothing about turning something that was 50 feet tall and 12 feet around just a few months ago, into a perfectly stacked cord of firewood that should last me several years.

This image was only the Juniper... the Eucalyptus was on the other side of the house.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

This fall I took down a big Eucalyptus tree and a Western Juniper tree from my yard. Today I rented a log splitter from the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, and finally got around to splitting all those logs into firewood. Took all day even with the machine and I'm sore as hell, but there is something viscerally soothing about turning something that was 50 feet tall and 12 feet around just a few months ago, into a perfectly stacked cord of firewood that should last me several years.

This image was only the Juniper... the Eucalyptus was on the other side of the house.

Super cool, and good lookin’ pup!

 

[g00n]

This fall I took down a big Eucalyptus tree and a Western Juniper tree from my yard. Today I rented a log splitter from the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, and finally got around to splitting all those logs into firewood. Took all day even with the machine and I'm sore as hell, but there is something viscerally soothing about turning something that was 50 feet tall and 12 feet around just a few months ago, into a perfectly stacked cord of firewood that should last me several years.

This image was only the Juniper... the Eucalyptus was on the other side of the house.

Good job.

I have 2 dozen f***ing trees in my yard. Can you come over and repeat that performance a few times? lol

 

[kicksavedave]

Good job.

I have 2 dozen f***ing trees in my yard. Can you come over and repeat that performance a few times? lol

What kind of trees? If they are oak, eucalyptus, I'll pay you $100 per tree to take them down so I can have the firewood. If they're walnut I'll pay you $500 each so I can make furniture out of them. If they are pine or some other softwood, you would have to pay me $100 billion dollars instead.

I think firewood is to me, as game worn jerseys are to RidleySimon. I'm a collector


Oh and you would have to live within 50 miles of Fallbrook CA.

 

[g00n]

What kind of trees? If they are oak, eucalyptus, I'll pay you $100 per tree to take them down so I can have the firewood. If they're walnut I'll pay you $500 each so I can make furniture out of them. If they are pine or some other softwood, you would have to pay me $100 billion dollars instead.

I think firewood is to me, as game worn jerseys are to RidleySimon. I'm a collector


Oh and you would have to live within 50 miles of Fallbrook CA.

Hahaha unfortunately most are pine and I'm on the East Coast. We have some HUGE oaks, though. Two giant pins and a laurel. Also a few locust and a gum tree that I want to burn down because of the spike balls.

If I move to CA I'll call you.

 

[Calicaps]

What kind of trees? If they are oak, eucalyptus, I'll pay you $100 per tree to take them down so I can have the firewood. If they're walnut I'll pay you $500 each so I can make furniture out of them. If they are pine or some other softwood, you would have to pay me $100 billion dollars instead.

I think firewood is to me, as game worn jerseys are to RidleySimon. I'm a collector


Oh and you would have to live within 50 miles of Fallbrook CA.

We've got a stack like that--all oak and acacia--but we can't use it because our FP sucks and fills our house and the neighbor's with smoke.

 

[kicksavedave]

We've got a stack like that--all oak and acacia--but we can't use it because our FP sucks and fills our house and the neighbor's with smoke.

Boo. Your fireplace chimney may be filled with creosote, maybe try having one of those old timey chimney sweepers come clean it? If that doesn't work, you can Fed Ex that wood to me and I will be happy to burn it in my fireplace(s) and send you a video of it to know it went to good use

 

[Calicaps]

Boo. Your fireplace chimney may be filled with creosote, maybe try having one of those old timey chimney sweepers come clean it? If that doesn't work, you can Fed Ex that wood to me and I will be happy to burn it in my fireplace(s) and send you a video of it to know it went to good use

We had the chimney swept when we first moved in. We've barely used the FP since for the stated reasons so it's not that. I think it's just small/shallow and has too short of an chimney. Small Bay Area houses, you know...

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[kicksavedave]

My father in law handed down his car to my wife about 4 years ago, and its time to sell it and get something newer. Went to Carmax, got offered $18K even. Hit up Carvana, got $19,774. Easy choice. If you're looking to sell an old car, or trade it in on a new one, Carvana was insanely easy. 5 minutes on their website, 10 more minutes to upload some docs and photos, then set an appointment for them to come pick it up.... Came out today, started the car up, took the signed papers, the money was in my bank account within 10 minutes. I'll never trade another car into the dealer or sell in private, Carvana is just too good.

 

[g00n]

My father in law handed down his car to my wife about 4 years ago, and its time to sell it and get something newer. Went to Carmax, got offered $18K even. Hit up Carvana, got $19,774. Easy choice. If you're looking to sell an old car, or trade it in on a new one, Carvana was insanely easy. 5 minutes on their website, 10 more minutes to upload some docs and photos, then set an appointment for them to come pick it up.... Came out today, started the car up, took the signed papers, the money was in my bank account within 10 minutes. I'll never trade another car into the dealer or sell in private, Carvana is just too good.

This is good to hear. I bought my last car at Carmax and was not really happy with how it went.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

kinda creepy because it’s a bat, but it’s like a chihuahua with wings lol...

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

lol.....wow.

feels like mask mandates should be making robbery easier and they would happily mask up lol....

 

[Ajax1995]

lol.....wow.

feels like mask mandates should be making robbery easier and they would happily mask up lol....

Yep, never been a better time to be a bank robber...

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[Silky mitts]

Condolences to the coolest person I’ve ever seen in a Caps jersey that wasn’t a player, I assume the guy was a fan as well

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[Calicaps]

This is good to hear. I bought my last car at Carmax and was not really happy with how it went.

Here to second the Carvana love. Bought my Grand Cherokee from them a few years ago. Great vehicle. Good deal. Easy as pie.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

I got my brand new Tacoma from Carmax. No complaints.

 

[Cush]

Lol, from 6 - 9 inches to a maybe a dusting to 2 inches. DC snow hole strikes again