VPI Posted October 1, 2017 Report Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Heh, I typically tell clients that if a situation seems too good to be true, to be very suspicious, but since it is an Al thing I guess we will give him the benefit of the doubt but watch him closely. Edited October 1, 2017 by VPI 2 1
Hopstretch Posted October 1, 2017 Report Posted October 1, 2017 Have seen the apartment. It does exist. "Decor" might be pushing it a bit, definitely needs a bunch of audio gear and a small fluffy dog. 5
crappyjones123 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Posted October 1, 2017 Spent all day today taking out tile with a jackhammer and removing popcorn ceiling. It looked so easy on YouTube . The tiles look great Doug, Steve. It is hard work. The lady on the second floor came up 5 minutes after I started and demanded to see the approval letter from the HOA. I showed it to her. She ripped it up and said I needed to go back and get another one. Then proceeded to ask me for identification and proof of citizenship. I told her to go buzz off. Police arrived. I told them what happened and showed them the ripped up letter. They told me to go back to taking up the tile. The next door neighbors arrived around 9pm and said she is a nightmare to deal with but her brother is the HOA treasurer so she gets away with this bullshit. Jackhammering shall resume promptly at 6am tomorrow. Next door neighbors left for the day and she is the only one on the floor below. 3
Voltron Posted October 1, 2017 Report Posted October 1, 2017 Hold your horses, Steve. This is full on Straight Eye For The Queer Guy. No feature walls. No coordinated throw pillows. Just places to sit and spots for gear and a few other amenities like a kegerator with beer, wine and Diet Coke taps for your HC guests. ? 10 1
luvdunhill Posted October 2, 2017 Report Posted October 2, 2017 I managed to save most of my tools by taking them with me when I fled Harvey.Heh, if you do drop by, I still could use a lesson is routing flush the hardwood veneers on the corner horns... well that and a router. I have been wanting to start building the grills, but can’t do that until things are nice and flush around the openings.
Dusty Chalk Posted October 2, 2017 Report Posted October 2, 2017 10 hours ago, Voltron said: Hold your horses, Steve. This is full on Straight Eye For The Queer Guy. I'm enjoying watching this from the sidelines way too much. 1
EdipisReks1 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) I became officially non-single, again, today. I had been worried that I wouldn't have somebody to go to my favorite pumpkin patch (the one next to the semi-abandoned amusement park, which is perfect for Halloween) with. Once again, I prove that I can talk nearly anybody into anything, even semi-abandoned amusement park adjacent pumpkin pickings. I'm very happy. Oh, wow: I just realized that I'm primarily vegan. Wow. Edited October 3, 2017 by EdipisReks1 6
Pars Posted October 3, 2017 Report Posted October 3, 2017 Good for you!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
swt61 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Posted October 3, 2017 I have to say Reks, I enjoyed a mostly vegetarian diet during my stay with Doug and Erica. Due to both of them being very good cooks, I thoroughly enjoyed the meals! Don't tell Stretch or Al, but I could easily gravitate toward that. Although I'd have to include some fish, as did Doug and Erica. 1
Grahame Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 Awoke to a pervasive smell of smoke, and sky’s that were clear blue yesterday, now a hazy grey. Marin County Fire, Marin County AGENCYMarin County is experiencing heavy drift smoke from several large fires from Sonoma and Napa. Residents and visitors will smell smoke. Red Flag fire conditions are in effect for Marin County. High Fire Danger is expected throughout this weekend. Call 911 only if you see a fire or a visible building column of smoke. Live updates ...https://mobile.twitter.com/nwsbayarea The horror for stretch (and others) 1 1
Hopstretch Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 Yeah, we are covered in drifting ash up here. It's a bit nerve-wracking to wake up at night to so much smoke and not know whether the source is local. I went around the perimeter at 3:00 am looking for fire glow, couldn't see any so went back to bed. It's very, very dry everywhere ...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 Eep! I hope everyone up there is okay.
robm321 Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 Had the same experience in the Santa Cruz mountains. When living in the mountains, smelling smoke in the early morning definitely gets you worried. I had no idea it was coming from way up north. I spent a large chunk of my childhood living in Napa, and I've never seen that many fires happen at once.
TMoney Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Same thing here, woke up way too early thinking my apartment was on fire and I had left the stove on. Most homes out here don't have AC, so I have my windows open when I sleep. When the sun came up I could see my living room is covered in ash. Pretty crazy. Edited October 9, 2017 by TMoney
Grahame Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) https://mobile.twitter.com/Weather_West/status/917420404611751936 https://mobile.twitter.com/Weather_West/status/917420404611751936/photo/1 You can make out the south end of the sf bay , and Monterey bay on the coast. North Bay , SF peninsula covered in smoke. elevation map, for comparison Edited October 9, 2017 by Grahame 1 1
guzziguy Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 Good luck with the fires and ash. You definitely want to keep your windows closed and wash the ash off of cars. I attended a 2-day "Bridge with Mike Lawrence" workshop over the weekend.
ironbut Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 I've been watching the news briefs on the fire. Very scary stuff! Santa Rosa- looks like some of the neighborhoods are evacuated. Be safe!
Hopstretch Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 Fire has already destroyed a bunch of great wineries — Darioush, Chimney Rock, James Cole, Reynolds, William Hill and Signorello have all gone up in flames. Absolute tragedy for the region and the industry. [emoji853] 5
Augsburger Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 Very sad indeed and a lot more wineries are at risk even if they dodge the fires no telling how next years crop may be affected. Stay safe my Bay Area friends, I am worrying about you all day long. If you have not already done so please formulate an exit plan just in case. 2
Voltron Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 We stayed in SF and both woke up with a strong smell of smoke. Checked online if the park was burning but found out about the first Napa fire. The kitchen surfaces were all covered with ash because the wind was blowing so hard it was coming in through a vent over the stove. Creepy and devastating for so many. 1
mikeymad Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 My Company (keysight) is on Fountaingrove in Santa Rosa - no power or back-up power at this point - some damage reported - but no real reports yet. But here are a couple pics from the parking lot... 1
TMoney Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Hopstretch said: Fire has already destroyed a bunch of great wineries — Darioush, Chimney Rock, James Cole, Reynolds, William Hill and Signorello have all gone up in flames. Absolute tragedy for the region and the industry. Do you have a source for this, Andrew? I've heard only Signorello has had serious damage so far and that the others are just "threatened." http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Massive-Wildfires-Devastate-Parts-of-Napa-and-Sonoma+County
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