The Lunatic Fringe (Part 2)

[Rex Ashton]

[Rex Ashton]

Where do those second stairs go.

looks like to the lower level of the deck ... seems to be elevated quite a bit from the yard... lots of steps off the side and going into the back yard

[Rex Ashton]

Today is a very MEH day. Work email isn't working.. Not the best of moods.. Frustrations with home builder (if anyone has any experience on this front would love to chat)...

I'm happy to help if I can, but not sure how much help I would be .... I've built homes, but definitely have opinions that sometime differ from other builders, and I would not want to say anything to further stress your relationship with your builder.

I'm not saying I would ... I just know if I put myself in the shoes of your builder, I'd want the same.

Again, happy to help if I can...

[Rex Ashton]

really good tuokrow today ... entering 3rd week of regular gym routine after a very long hiatus ... was in a really good gym routine for 3-4 years and then let it slip away for about 2 years.

already made some good progress toward strength and cardio ... feels good and hope I keep this trend going.

soreness is good.

[Wulf]

ugh......

i had something similar happen years ago with the taco, but i was able to cheat and cover it with some diamond plate. that one looks replacement worthy sadly. just go find a 5W/Goose Tailgate and no one will ever know.

yeah, I think the tailgate is a loss cuz the whole skin is twisted . We'll see what their insurance says lol

[creepycrawler]

I wanted/needed to mow this eve but the front yard is still to wet so the kayak is loaded and im headed to a pond.

[noahfecks]

Have I mentioned recently how much FedEx SUCKS!

The excuse today was delayed because of weather, what, too sunny to krow?

[creepycrawler]

Have I mentioned recently how much FedEx SUCKS!

The excuse today was delayed because of weather, what, too sunny to krow?

I would love to use that for an excuse not to work. I don't mind working when the weather sucks. I mean, what else are ya gonna do anyway?

[creepycrawler]

Not much in the way of successful fishing results this evening for some reason but it was still nice to get on the water.


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[Aaron]

I'm not sure what happened but it seems like the latch failed. Trailer was for a 2" ball and that is a 2" ball. The U-Haul guy mentioned having a hard time getting it to latch but I double checked it and it seemed ok




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So their equipment failed? That sucks. Were you using the safety pin? If so, and it still failed, I would be all up in their junk till they make it right.

[Aaron]

Not much in the way of successful fishing results this evening for some reason but it was still nice to get on the water.


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Looks peaceful

[Aaron]

Have I mentioned recently how much FedEx SUCKS!

The excuse today was delayed because of weather, what, too sunny to krow?

UPS, USPS, DHL, etc aren't any better. There isn't a delivery sservice that is actually decent anymore

[Aaron]

really good tuokrow today ... entering 3rd week of regular gym routine after a very long hiatus ... was in a really good gym routine for 3-4 years and then let it slip away for about 2 years.

already made some good progress toward strength and cardio ... feels good and hope I keep this trend going.

soreness is good.

Goodonya! Keep it up

[OFRD_GRL]

I'm happy to help if I can, but not sure how much help I would be .... I've built homes, but definitely have opinions that sometime differ from other builders, and I would not want to say anything to further stress your relationship with your builder.

I'm not saying I would ... I just know if I put myself in the shoes of your builder, I'd want the same.

Again, happy to help if I can...

Builder is using a particular contractor for flooring and countertops. Their bid seemed excessive. Got two other bids from third parties (found on Google). Builder's contractor has 62% and 74% markup based off those other two bids I got. Told builder. Their response was basically *pound sand*. To which I responded with, I expect full granite credit and flooring credit and want plywood installed. They are now (hopefully) trying to figure out a reasonable option, as they said they are *working on it*. Any outside insight is welcomed!

I would love to use that for an excuse not to work. I don't mind working when the weather sucks. I mean, what else are ya gonna do anyway?

Right???

Not much in the way of successful fishing results this evening for some reason but it was still nice to get on the water.


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That is gorgeous, very jealous. I want a kayak badly, but cannot get in or out of a boat yet.

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[OFRD_GRL]

UPS, USPS, DHL, etc aren't any better. There isn't a delivery sservice that is actually decent anymore

LOVE OnTrac.

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[OFRD_GRL]

really good tuokrow today ... entering 3rd week of regular gym routine after a very long hiatus ... was in a really good gym routine for 3-4 years and then let it slip away for about 2 years.

already made some good progress toward strength and cardio ... feels good and hope I keep this trend going.

soreness is good.

Great job!!! It might not sounds like much but I've done 2 miles in two days of walking in the pool. Feeling pretty badass myself, lol.

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[creepycrawler]

Great job!!! It might not sounds like much but I've done 2 miles in two days of walking in the pool. Feeling pretty badass myself, lol.

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You are badass. No doubt about it.

[noahfecks]

I had to do my annual harassment/discrimination training today, this nation is fawked

[OFRD_GRL]

You are badass. No doubt about it.

Thanks

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[OFRD_GRL]

This.

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[OFRD_GRL]

Went and visited a GF tonight. Her horse had a baby this morning. Love getting snuggles in with the little ones.

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[creepycrawler]

Happy day o' humpin.

[Chester70-2]

That sucks beyond belief... I know since a similar thing happened to me with my boat about 5 years ago when the hitch latch popped loose and I messed up my tailgate (similar to yours) and held up traffic on Quebec @ 470 for a bit .... Nice dude in a jeep stopped and helped me lift it back on the ball.

It was my 2nd time pulling and there wasn't a safety on the latch .... I did make one, but unfortunately, I didn't do it before the 2nd tow.

Same damn trailer blew a tire going across Kansas and it blew the fender across the median and it hit an 18 wheeler .... I had no idea, but he turned around and found me changing the tire. I thought he was just being nice and offering help and the return of the missing fender .... He was indeed nice, but looking for my insurance info for the damage to his truck. That was a major bummer and I also felt pretty bad about it.

Part of the tire did hit my (freshly painted) tailgate.... Fortunately, that did buff out.... That trailer definitely cost me some $$

Sorry about your tailgate.... That really sucks.

Hey the same thing happened with me and my boat about 5 years ago. Jake you aren't alone in this.

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[Chester70-2]

It is Wednesday for real this time!

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[Wulf]

Hey the same thing happened with me and my boat about 5 years ago. Jake you aren't alone in this.

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I feel a lot better now that it's been a couple days and that I am not the only one to have this SNAFU

[Wulf]

It is Wednesday for real this time!

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how are you liking the new 4runner?!

[Chester70-2]

how are you liking the new 4runner?!

I really like it...need to take it wheeling

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[Rex Ashton]

Goodonya! Keep it up

Thanks... definitely gonna try to make it a regular part of my routine again....

Great job!!! It might not sounds like much but I've done 2 miles in two days of walking in the pool. Feeling pretty badass myself, lol.

Thanks.... That's actually pretty awesome!

You are badass. No doubt about it.

This.

[Colo.TJ]

I really like it...need to take it wheeling

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Need to add the supercharger.

[Colo.TJ]

I've had more employees in the last 6 months than the last 15 years. I may be exaggerating but it's close. I'm hearing similar stories from many others in many different industries at many different skill levels.

What about you guys?

[Chester70-2]

Need to add the supercharger.

And a winch,and real floormats, and another skid plate, and......

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[Rex Ashton]

Builder is using a particular contractor for flooring and countertops. Their bid seemed excessive. Got two other bids from third parties (found on Google). Builder's contractor has 62% and 74% markup based off those other two bids I got. Told builder. Their response was basically *pound sand*. To which I responded with, I expect full granite credit and flooring credit and want plywood installed. They are now (hopefully) trying to figure out a reasonable option, as they said they are *working on it*. Any outside insight is welcomed!

That discrepancy is definitely excessive. It's common for a builder to NOT want to use outside subcontractors sourced by the client for a couple of reasons.

1) they do commonly have a markup on a sub who should be giving the builder a "wholesale" price vs. "retail" based on the repetition of business. Yes, this markup is in addition to the GC fee (overhead & profit), but should land the pricing in line with competitors.

2) they trust their subs to complete the job problem-free, or if a problem does arise, they're confident the sub will make it right. Basically, they know the sub will be accountable to the builder and their insurances are in line.

You just need to be sure you are comparing with companies who are reputable. If the price discrepancy is that great, then the builder should explain why. It could be that his/her markup is a bit too much .... or ..... I have had subs continue to raise prices on me with the assumption I would just continue to give them the work and not shop their rates.

I'll always pay a little more (or expect the client to) with the assurance of having a sub I trust to do the job right, on-time, and on-budget. Of course, by "a little more" means within reason.

[Wulf]

I've had more employees in the last 6 months than the last 15 years. I may be exaggerating but it's close. I'm hearing similar stories from many others in many different industries at many different skill levels.

What about you guys?

You've had a lot of turnover?

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[Rex Ashton]

headed to gym then to lunch with parents who are up from C Springs.

[OFRD_GRL]

Thanks... definitely gonna try to make it a regular part of my routine again....

Thanks.... That's actually pretty awesome!

This.

Appreciate that :-)

[OFRD_GRL]

That discrepancy is definitely excessive. It's common for a builder to NOT want to use outside subcontractors sourced by the client for a couple of reasons.

1) they do commonly have a markup on a sub who should be giving the builder a "wholesale" price vs. "retail" based on the repetition of business. Yes, this markup is in addition to the GC fee (overhead & profit), but should land the pricing in line with competitors.

2) they trust their subs to complete the job problem-free, or if a problem does arise, they're confident the sub will make it right. Basically, they know the sub will be accountable to the builder and their insurances are in line.

You just need to be sure you are comparing with companies who are reputable. If the price discrepancy is that great, then the builder should explain why. It could be that his/her markup is a bit too much .... or ..... I have had subs continue to raise prices on me with the assumption I would just continue to give them the work and not shop their rates.

I'll always pay a little more (or expect the client to) with the assurance of having a sub I trust to do the job right, on-time, and on-budget. Of course, by "a little more" means within reason.

I would have been *ok* with a 20% markup due to the convenience of using one contractor for counters and flooring, and for the understanding the builder gets a cut, etc. Both bids I got were from very reputable companies (with lots of personal references). But 62 % 74% I am having a hard time stomaching. I sent both bids to the builder, explained how utterly disappointing this price gouging was, and they are going to get back to me about the situation... No idea what that means. Will have to wait and see. I have flooring being bid right now so I can compare that as well.

[BumperMan]

I've had more employees in the last 6 months than the last 15 years. I may be exaggerating but it's close. I'm hearing similar stories from many others in many different industries at many different skill levels.

What about you guys?

I can’t seem to get people to call
Me back or show up for interviews. I’m hiring a CDL driver right now and of the 26 resumes I got about 8 we’re worth calling, 4 showed up. Only 1 of those was someone I wanted on my team. He turned me down because my boss is too cheap. Now I’m struggling with my second choice which isn’t someone I’m very excited about hiring.

[Willie G]

And a winch,and real floormats, and another skid plate, and......

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I've done a little business with these folks with good results: https://rcimetalworks.com/product-ca...10-19-4runner/

YMMV, of course.

[noahfecks]

My GAF is broke today

[noahfecks]

Company eliminated my boss and boss' boss yesterday.

My new boss has 29 direct reports spread across all of WeCO and NW NM. It seems like a great recipe for success. Ugh