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nisryus

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To hell with basic economy. Especially when flying with a large object needing handling.

I hope you learned your lesson about going cheap when flying.
yep, i have learned my lesson. Luckily there were enough space so he was able to stuff the trumpet case into the overhead bin. Plus the flight arrived 20 minutes early, so he got to Terminal F right at boarding time.
 
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Chaotic42

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It's been a while since I've been in band, but wouldn't a trumpet case fit under the seat in front of him? Glad it worked out. For some reason I was thinking contrabassoon or tuba. lol
 

nisryus

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It's been a while since I've been in band, but wouldn't a trumpet case fit under the seat in front of him? Glad it worked out. For some reason I was thinking contrabassoon or tuba. lol
Its too big and bulky to put it under the seat. it was a new case too!
 

BoomerD

No Lifer
Feb 26, 2006
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My 2019 F150 came with a roll-up hard tonneau cover. I had it replaced under warranty in 2022. (minor appearance issue) I rarely roll the thing open, but a couple of weeks ago, I needed to have access to the bed, found the "felt" strips that act as noise reduction and help hold the aluminum strips together had fallen off. (glue failed) Kind of like this:
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I'm sure the warranty is long over...it's gonna be a PITA to remove the cover and TRY to re-glue it.
 

lxskllr

No Lifer
Nov 30, 2004
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Pretty sure I have mice in my ceiling. Getting up there would be a huge pita. It would be nice if they'd come down and play with Mamas. She'd appreciate the distraction from lounging around the house. I guess I'll leave them be for the time being/maybe forever.
 

Red Squirrel

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May 24, 2003
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I get the odd mouse in my attic, really not sure how they get in, they must be climbing the brick and getting in through soffit somehow. I only get like 1-2 per year but it's enough to be annoying.


Today's FWP is I had a tree barber chair on me while cutting it. First time I have that happen, made things rather interesting. Also had several that kept falling and leaning against another tree instead of going where I wanted. I should probably invest in some wedges instead of counting on hopes and dreams. :tearsofjoy:

Got an area prepped for a 8x16 building though so pretty happy with that. Going to be a pump house/water supply tank and also double as a bunkie. Didn't want it in the way of my main build so going to be tucked in an area that will eventually be opened up more.
 
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lxskllr

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Nov 30, 2004
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I get the odd mouse in my attic, really not sure how they get in, they must be climbing the brick and getting in through soffit somehow. I only get like 1-2 per year but it's enough to be annoying.


Today's FWP is I had a tree barber chair on me while cutting it. First time I have that happen, made things rather interesting. Also had several that kept falling and leaning against another tree instead of going where I wanted. I should probably invest in some wedges instead of counting on hopes and dreams. :tearsofjoy:

Got an area prepped for a 8x16 building though so pretty happy with that. Going to be a pump house/water supply tank and also double as a bunkie. Didn't want it in the way of my main build so going to be tucked in an area that will eventually be opened up more.
What caused the barberchair? That can be a very dangerous situation, and it's worth putting the attention into the cause so it doesn't happen again. Medium headleaners should have the middle bored out, and cut the back to release. For heavy headleaners, a coos bay is worth considering, but it should be done with a fast saw(not electric).
 

Red Squirrel

No Lifer
May 24, 2003
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You tree murderer!

Plant a tree for every single one you cut down. Insurance against the tree monster from coming after you.


I actually do want to do that at some point. Mass replicate some trees then go plant them in areas that are open on crown land. The trees I cut on my own land are because I actually want to use that space but I can still go plant in other areas to make up for it. Lot of logging going on in my area so it's a good opportunity to go do that.
 

Red Squirrel

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May 24, 2003
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What caused the barberchair? That can be a very dangerous situation, and it's worth putting the attention into the cause so it doesn't happen again. Medium headleaners should have the middle bored out, and cut the back to release. For heavy headleaners, a coos bay is worth considering, but it should be done with a fast saw(not electric).

I'm not too sure, but it's possible the tree was already kind of split down the middle and I didn't notice. I was doing the pie cut then it barber chaired at that point. One of the advantages of using an electric saw though is I can hear more what the tree is doing, so I heard it crack when it shouldn't and backed off before it actually did it. What made it tricky is the tree stayed in that position and didn't break off completely, so had a bit of fun with that, basically doing very small cuts at a time and backing off.

I've seen videos of it happening with super huge trees like over a foot in diameter, that's got to be a scary situation. The trees here are not that big, this one was maybe 8" or so. Still enough to do harm if not careful though.
 
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