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BottleRocket

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  1. I guess I missed the part where @Bevo told us how this got resolved. Well?
  2. I believe it’s like Bernard is saying. Illegals are paying into a shit ton of benefits that they will never use so nothing is done about it.
  3. Happy Holidays! But really I’m just trying to formulate a proposed solution for the OP that he might be able to sell to the contractor without getting punched in the face. Besides, 10% profit and 15% overhead is pretty standard for a small job like this.
  4. Consider this approach. Get copy of material invoices. Pay supplier yourself. Pay contractor 25% of material costs for his overhead and profit. Calculate labor hours. 4 men 10 hours each at $25/ hr is $1000 for labor.
  5. Your user name would indicate that she is safe.
  6. I keep mine frozen. I've paid the $10 twice in ten years or so. No biggie for peace of mind.
  7. I gave you rep as requested.
  8. Any time I read 'highly regarded' in these forums I have to pause and consider the context in which it's being used. Anyone else?
  9. Something like this water sensor alarm seems like cheap insurance against any potential water leak. Lots to choose from, I just chose one at random like your mother would. https://www.amazon.com/Zircon-Leak-Alert-WiFi-Electronic/dp/B0748RK2XQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1544202023&sr=8-7&keywords=water+sensor+alarm
  10. Your wife told me she wanted one of these...
  11. The funny thing is that the screen wall on top is meant to hide the rooftop HVAC equipment and it doesn't even do that. Total fail.
  12. I have a good friend that creates some nice hand stitched leather work items such as holsters, belts, portfolios, wallets, and the like. Ge does some really good work and can custom make just about anything you like. His name is Clint Manning from Cleburne, Texas. If you order now you might get it in time for Christmas. Here is his website: https://www.manningcustomleather.com/
  13. Thanks everyone. I've put my father in touch with BobLives' office. They have a meeting on Monday.
  14. A few years ago I had a plumbing company take a look at mine because it was rumbling and knocking. He told me that it needed to be drained and flushed but he wasn’t going to touch it because sediment could end up in lines down stream and they weren’t going to take on that liability. This was AAA Auger and not some mom and pop. I haven’t touched it to this day and it’s still knocking along.
  15. I fucking love Little Feat. If you haven't seen it, there is a good documentary on Lowell George at prime video. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B078TNR4J9
  16. I have a Venmo account for the purpose of receiving rent payments from tenants that think writing checks has gone the way of the caveman (which it has). I then transfer those funds to our bank account. All done without fees. I’m not sure how Venmo makes money in this process.
  17. I need a recommendation for an accident attorney in Austin. My elderly mother was in an auto accident this weekend and has spent the last few days in the hospital with broken bones. Apparently a pickup truck swerved into her lane from oncoming traffic and hit her head on. She was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Haven't seen an accident report yet. Parents have involved their auto insurance company about the accident but don't know what to do next. Obviously their number one priority is my mother's health. I would like to be prepared with good attorney references if they decide to go that route. Thanks.
  18. Maybe you're a 2%er https://www.ebay.com/itm/Oculus-Rift-box-with-cloth-and-remote-NO-DEVICE-/162930269591
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