Post by: CigarBanter on December 13, 2024, 12:13:07 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 12:30:15 AM
Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #80
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 12:54:19 AM
These were actually yesterday's:
Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #80
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Failed.
Connections
Puzzle #550
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 01:04:02 AM
And finally...These were actually yesterday's:
Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #80
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Failed.
Connections
Puzzle #550
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Strands #285
“Shape and bake”
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 06:12:16 AM
I had a hard time with this one. Had to use 2 hints before I figured out what they were going for.And finally...These were actually yesterday's:
Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #80
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Failed.
Connections
Puzzle #550
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Strands #285
“Shape and bake”
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Today's theme doesn't bode well for me, either.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 06:12:41 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 06:13:26 AM
Door #1 - Made Man M1911 A1 - 5/20.50
Door #2 - Diesel Unlimited d.6 - 10/39.99
Door #3 - Nub by Oliva 460 Connecticut - 10/42.50
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 06:14:34 AM
Door #1 - Man O' War Robusto - 10/34.99
Door #2 - Southern Draw 5-Star Sampler - 5/24.99
1 x Rose of Sharon Toro (6.0"x52)
1 x Kudzu Oscuro Toro (6.0"x52)
1 x 300 Hands Habano Piramides (6.1"x52)
1 x Firethorn Habano Rosado Toro (6.0"x52)
1 x Jacob’s Ladder Toro (6.0"x52)
Door #3 - Nica Libre Toro - 10/29.99
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 06:30:13 AM
Morning, boyos. Happy Friday!Good morning, ClevelandDave. That is Payday Friday for some of us.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 06:31:22 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 06:33:31 AM
No commute for me today. In fact, I'm down to two left for the year.Yesterday's commute home was hell. I thought leaving early, 3:30ish, was going to be better. Wound up taking me 2 1/2 hours.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 06:41:07 AM
Yikes. Might almost be faster to walk.No commute for me today. In fact, I'm down to two left for the year.Yesterday's commute home was hell. I thought leaving early, 3:30ish, was going to be better. Wound up taking me 2 1/2 hours.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 06:42:49 AM
True enough. And it's gainshare day for us, so we'll get the info shortly on our year-end bonus. Money will be in the account either tomorrow or Monday.Morning, boyos. Happy Friday!Good morning, ClevelandDave. That is Payday Friday for some of us.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 06:47:20 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 07:33:46 AM
The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 07:56:31 AM
Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 08:03:04 AM
My issue always seems to be the flame sensor. I clean it once a year with some sand paper to try to avoid it giving me problems.Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 08:41:36 AM
I suspect it's a bigger issue. There was definitely water on the floor and this is what I see on the side of the boiler.My issue always seems to be the flame sensor. I clean it once a year with some sand paper to try to avoid it giving me problems.Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241213/ba92c76bad8efdd7cb78102a709a93d6.jpg)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 08:43:45 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 08:47:05 AM
I just hope it's something repairable, as opposed to it having to be replaced all together. Time to call someone for service.That would be ideal. Got my fingers and toes crossed for you.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 09:56:38 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 11:04:09 AM
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/generational-tobacco-ban-bill-to-be-introduced-in-massachusetts
Post by: razgueado on December 13, 2024, 12:02:52 PM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 12:58:41 PM
Morning, muchachos.Afternoon, Page2Raz.
Post by: razgueado on December 13, 2024, 01:25:52 PM
G'day to you, ProfitSharingDave.Morning, muchachos.Afternoon, Page2Raz.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 01:43:10 PM
Staring down the barrel of another long weekend, or do you actually get some time off?G'day to you, ProfitSharingDave.Morning, muchachos.Afternoon, Page2Raz.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 02:13:17 PM
Post by: razgueado on December 13, 2024, 03:24:23 PM
I'll be working this weekend, but not on the big project. I'm terribly behind on my staff evals.Staring down the barrel of another long weekend, or do you actually get some time off?G'day to you, ProfitSharingDave.Morning, muchachos.Afternoon, Page2Raz.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 04:15:00 PM
Give everyone an "exceeds" and a raise. Job done.I'll be working this weekend, but not on the big project. I'm terribly behind on my staff evals.Staring down the barrel of another long weekend, or do you actually get some time off?G'day to you, ProfitSharingDave.Morning, muchachos.Afternoon, Page2Raz.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 04:15:09 PM
Puzzle #551
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 04:17:09 PM
Strands #285
“One for the Swifties”
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Post by: razgueado on December 13, 2024, 04:41:14 PM
If only it were so easy. Unfortunately, I can't give them a raise, their evals have to include my expectations for the coming year, and I'm fighting like crazy to keep two project employees on my team despite there's a hiring freeze on and the funding for their positions expires in July.Give everyone an "exceeds" and a raise. Job done.I'll be working this weekend, but not on the big project. I'm terribly behind on my staff evals.Staring down the barrel of another long weekend, or do you actually get some time off?G'day to you, ProfitSharingDave.Morning, muchachos.Afternoon, Page2Raz.
And what's sad is that I tried to get them off COVID funding two years ago. But leadership wouldn't do it, despite these people are highly respected in the agency. They just wanted to pretend COVID money would last forever or the governor would find us a new revenue source. Kid you not. That's what they told me. There'll be money later, we'll get it done. Blue State thinking. Now we have a $12B shortfall, and even in this deep blue state voters soundly passed two initiatives that eliminated taxes. We have a new governor coming in, but he's been put on notice that the voters are in no mood. And of course our politicians have been rabidly anti-Trump, so do you think we're going to get any pork from the incoming administration? Giggle.
So here we are.
Schmucks.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 04:44:52 PM
MA trying to ban more than just flavored DE's this time:
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/generational-tobacco-ban-bill-to-be-introduced-in-massachusetts
- “Those who are old enough today will always be old enough,” said Vitolo. The ban would apply to all tobacco products, meaning handmade and machine-made cigars, cigarettes, pipe tobacco, vapes, chewing tobacco and snus. It would not include marijuana, which is recreationally legal in Massachusetts.
This is so dumb.
Post by: razgueado on December 13, 2024, 04:49:11 PM
This is me not saying anything, because I already ventured close to politics today. Not continuing. Wouldn't be prudent. Not at this juncture.MA trying to ban more than just flavored DE's this time:
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/generational-tobacco-ban-bill-to-be-introduced-in-massachusetts
- “Those who are old enough today will always be old enough,” said Vitolo. The ban would apply to all tobacco products, meaning handmade and machine-made cigars, cigarettes, pipe tobacco, vapes, chewing tobacco and snus. It would not include marijuana, which is recreationally legal in Massachusetts.
This is so dumb.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 04:49:22 PM
For those of you interested, service tech still hasn't shown up. I bought the house twenty years ago with this furnace and I suspect it probably needs replacing.I suspect it's a bigger issue. There was definitely water on the floor and this is what I see on the side of the boiler.My issue always seems to be the flame sensor. I clean it once a year with some sand paper to try to avoid it giving me problems.Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241213/ba92c76bad8efdd7cb78102a709a93d6.jpg)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 05:00:42 PM
According to ChatGPT:For those of you interested, service tech still hasn't shown up. I bought the house twenty years ago with this furnace and I suspect it probably needs replacing.I suspect it's a bigger issue. There was definitely water on the floor and this is what I see on the side of the boiler.My issue always seems to be the flame sensor. I clean it once a year with some sand paper to try to avoid it giving me problems.Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241213/ba92c76bad8efdd7cb78102a709a93d6.jpg)
Boiler Unit Costs -
Standard models range from $2,300 to $7,000.
High-efficiency boilers cost between $3,500 and $12,000, with advanced features like condensing technology often increasing efficiency up to 95%
Labor Costs -
Labor fees for boiler installation typically range from $1,000 to $3,000. Additional work, such as updating gas lines or vents, can add $500 to $5,000
Total Replacement Cost -
On average, a new high-efficiency boiler installation for a home this size, including removal of the old unit, costs around $7,000 to $12,000. This includes the boiler, labor, and potential adjustments to the system.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 05:05:17 PM
That doesn't sound like a very merry Xmas.According to ChatGPT:For those of you interested, service tech still hasn't shown up. I bought the house twenty years ago with this furnace and I suspect it probably needs replacing.I suspect it's a bigger issue. There was definitely water on the floor and this is what I see on the side of the boiler.My issue always seems to be the flame sensor. I clean it once a year with some sand paper to try to avoid it giving me problems.Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241213/ba92c76bad8efdd7cb78102a709a93d6.jpg)
Boiler Unit Costs -
Standard models range from $2,300 to $7,000.
High-efficiency boilers cost between $3,500 and $12,000, with advanced features like condensing technology often increasing efficiency up to 95%
Labor Costs -
Labor fees for boiler installation typically range from $1,000 to $3,000. Additional work, such as updating gas lines or vents, can add $500 to $5,000
Total Replacement Cost -
On average, a new high-efficiency boiler installation for a home this size, including removal of the old unit, costs around $7,000 to $12,000. This includes the boiler, labor, and potential adjustments to the system.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 05:18:30 PM
Service guy just confirmed. Boiler is cracked. What's another $12K?That doesn't sound like a very merry Xmas.According to ChatGPT:For those of you interested, service tech still hasn't shown up. I bought the house twenty years ago with this furnace and I suspect it probably needs replacing.I suspect it's a bigger issue. There was definitely water on the floor and this is what I see on the side of the boiler.My issue always seems to be the flame sensor. I clean it once a year with some sand paper to try to avoid it giving me problems.Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241213/ba92c76bad8efdd7cb78102a709a93d6.jpg)
Boiler Unit Costs -
Standard models range from $2,300 to $7,000.
High-efficiency boilers cost between $3,500 and $12,000, with advanced features like condensing technology often increasing efficiency up to 95%
Labor Costs -
Labor fees for boiler installation typically range from $1,000 to $3,000. Additional work, such as updating gas lines or vents, can add $500 to $5,000
Total Replacement Cost -
On average, a new high-efficiency boiler installation for a home this size, including removal of the old unit, costs around $7,000 to $12,000. This includes the boiler, labor, and potential adjustments to the system.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 05:21:24 PM
That really blows, sorry to hear it. We had ours replaced a couple years ago, though, it was nowhere near that price. Ours was about $4k, if memory serves. Might not be a bad idea to call around and get a couple of prices.Service guy just confirmed. Boiler is cracked. What's another $12K?That doesn't sound like a very merry Xmas.According to ChatGPT:For those of you interested, service tech still hasn't shown up. I bought the house twenty years ago with this furnace and I suspect it probably needs replacing.I suspect it's a bigger issue. There was definitely water on the floor and this is what I see on the side of the boiler.My issue always seems to be the flame sensor. I clean it once a year with some sand paper to try to avoid it giving me problems.Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241213/ba92c76bad8efdd7cb78102a709a93d6.jpg)
Boiler Unit Costs -
Standard models range from $2,300 to $7,000.
High-efficiency boilers cost between $3,500 and $12,000, with advanced features like condensing technology often increasing efficiency up to 95%
Labor Costs -
Labor fees for boiler installation typically range from $1,000 to $3,000. Additional work, such as updating gas lines or vents, can add $500 to $5,000
Total Replacement Cost -
On average, a new high-efficiency boiler installation for a home this size, including removal of the old unit, costs around $7,000 to $12,000. This includes the boiler, labor, and potential adjustments to the system.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 05:23:48 PM
Maybe I'll wait and Santa will have his elves install a new furnace for me on Christmas morning.That really blows, sorry to hear it. We had ours replaced a couple years ago, though, it was nowhere near that price. Ours was about $4k, if memory serves. Might not be a bad idea to call around and get a couple of prices.Service guy just confirmed. Boiler is cracked. What's another $12K?That doesn't sound like a very merry Xmas.According to ChatGPT:For those of you interested, service tech still hasn't shown up. I bought the house twenty years ago with this furnace and I suspect it probably needs replacing.I suspect it's a bigger issue. There was definitely water on the floor and this is what I see on the side of the boiler.My issue always seems to be the flame sensor. I clean it once a year with some sand paper to try to avoid it giving me problems.Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241213/ba92c76bad8efdd7cb78102a709a93d6.jpg)
Boiler Unit Costs -
Standard models range from $2,300 to $7,000.
High-efficiency boilers cost between $3,500 and $12,000, with advanced features like condensing technology often increasing efficiency up to 95%
Labor Costs -
Labor fees for boiler installation typically range from $1,000 to $3,000. Additional work, such as updating gas lines or vents, can add $500 to $5,000
Total Replacement Cost -
On average, a new high-efficiency boiler installation for a home this size, including removal of the old unit, costs around $7,000 to $12,000. This includes the boiler, labor, and potential adjustments to the system.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 05:34:46 PM
Always a possibility.Maybe I'll wait and Santa will have his elves install a new furnace for me on Christmas morning.That really blows, sorry to hear it. We had ours replaced a couple years ago, though, it was nowhere near that price. Ours was about $4k, if memory serves. Might not be a bad idea to call around and get a couple of prices.Service guy just confirmed. Boiler is cracked. What's another $12K?That doesn't sound like a very merry Xmas.According to ChatGPT:For those of you interested, service tech still hasn't shown up. I bought the house twenty years ago with this furnace and I suspect it probably needs replacing.I suspect it's a bigger issue. There was definitely water on the floor and this is what I see on the side of the boiler.My issue always seems to be the flame sensor. I clean it once a year with some sand paper to try to avoid it giving me problems.Been running around, making sandwiches, getting the boys off to school. About to check now...The furnace isn't humming this morning, and that's not a good thing.Ooh, that's not good.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241213/ba92c76bad8efdd7cb78102a709a93d6.jpg)
Boiler Unit Costs -
Standard models range from $2,300 to $7,000.
High-efficiency boilers cost between $3,500 and $12,000, with advanced features like condensing technology often increasing efficiency up to 95%
Labor Costs -
Labor fees for boiler installation typically range from $1,000 to $3,000. Additional work, such as updating gas lines or vents, can add $500 to $5,000
Total Replacement Cost -
On average, a new high-efficiency boiler installation for a home this size, including removal of the old unit, costs around $7,000 to $12,000. This includes the boiler, labor, and potential adjustments to the system.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 05:40:40 PM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 06:09:43 PM
I don't see myself eating ice cream today. It's currently mid-50s in the house.My boiler is working fine (knock on wood) and the kids are still complaining about the temperature.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 07:22:37 PM
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 08:13:51 PM
Wordle 1,273 X/6*
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 09:15:04 PM
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 09:22:15 PM
Puzzle #81
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 13, 2024, 09:23:31 PM
As soon as I got that third guess in, I knew this one would be trouble. Just too many options.I was between two possible choices for my last guess and I got lucky.
Wordle 1,273 X/6*
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 13, 2024, 09:39:59 PM
Puzzle #81
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2024, 12:35:07 AM
Puzzle #551
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2024, 01:10:11 AM
“One for the Swifties”
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