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comparing two construction projects in chicago...listen to locals on the street opinion

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your wasted tax dollars...a billion dollar library using a trash can for inspiration...barry obama library!!

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have a large nest egg want to safely invest with minimum\no risk?? annuity product might be ideal for you.

i just locked in a minimum return of 7% interest with no expiration...best part is i can add to it!! it is NOT a one time deposit!! there is no early withdrawl penalty either. i have peace of mind a portion {1\3} of my life savings is not on a... See More »

kamala harris and tim walz not on the campaign trail in new jersey nor virginia...their futures have hit the deadend or the graveyard

viriginia appears to be headed for a split ticket once again in the november 2025 election. like in previous decades.

i have not seen the usual enthusiasm where i live in heart of the shenandoah valley. Republican john reid is an openly gay appears to only be able afford a grass-roots door-door campaign. he isnt getting the donations nor stage time with his fellow... See More »

time for a snack...what is your favorite potato chip?? i love utz honey bbq and martins.

anyone regret installing solar panels?? i doubt they work at night.

i doubt you can fix a meal and run heat pump together

i click on the NEW option and see no more than 2 posts an hour, you have the same results??

what kind of nightlife do you have in your small town?? besides ice cream stand??

my state has a most hated by everyone personal property tax. will the general assembly ever do away with it??

NOPE!! even though it is the one issue both parties agree on. thanks to gov. gilmore in the 90's did we get some relief. we continue to pay tax on all vehicles, boats, trailers, etc EVERY YEAR AFTER YEAR...DECADE AFTER DECADE. even as billions of... See More »

new light fixture for workshop...$85!! HOLY TOLEDO!!

there is no ballast nor tubes!! just 2 LED strips, a few wires, and 4 foot long housing. good grief charlie brown

portfolio is up 11% for 2025 so far in spite of the doom-gloom view of the world and economy.

taking 1\3 of my roth ira and moving into variable annuity product while rates are near their highest point. this will help protect my principle from a big downturn\correction.

how much debt do you have?? actually few americans have a million dollar investment portfolio.

i learned financial responsibility at very early age and am at a much better position than i realized. i have ZERO debt after paying off my mortgage in 2023. there are 6 rungs on the financial ladder with the vast majority on the 2 bottom rungs... See More »

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its really pathetic workers in hardware store dont know difference between brass and copper. dont care if they lose a big sale either.

i had to instruct them to check other local stores for item i needed and they did not even know existed. i refuse to pay an extra $200 dollars for cordless tool!!

a tough choice to make... do i keep the ancient sears radial arm saw or buy a new sliding chop saw to mount on new workbench??

just saw a metabo brand chop saw at lowes...removing the old radial arm saw from its stand onto new workbench will be a royal pain. it has sentimental value for me and hate to get rid of it. interesting fact, it seems metabo was a german company... See More »

not even 8pm and its pitch black outside, good grief!!

does anyone else notice their mind switches gears to work mode sunday evenings?? to prevent this i listen to j.b. cloud and red dirt proud

take a trip over the air waves to texas for some real music!!

freeing up a few hundred dollars in my yearly budget by cancelling trash pickup.

i never have more than 2 small bags of man-made trash each week. 99% of my trash has been from gardening, weeding etc. the city is upset with me for putting 100% natural waste in trash can!! i just learned there is NO CHARGE for delivering to... See More »

the last major project for team me and Pop who is now 84 years old.

for several years ive been replacing the old boiler, water heater, galvanized plumbing, and electrical service in my basement. the last major task is a paint job and replace the old flexible copper tubing that fuels my gas clothes dryer which IS NOT... See More »

looking for a career?? there is a huge demand for plumbers and all the building trades. they even come with a license to steal.

over the last 12 months, i hired the same person for 2 expensive projects cost me $22,000. called him to come back and correct a few minor problems he overlooked or caused himself. charged me an extra $500 over the written estimate. fighting it in... See More »

i was ready to go tool shopping and splurge...American HQ for german owned Stihl brand is in va.beach.

they have expanded their facility in va. beach and many new products for sale or in development. a huge letdown when saw on the packages... made in china, vietnam, and other countries i cannot even pronounce!! thinking i will stick with my favorite... See More »

how can golf be considered a sport without 50,000 screaming fans??

american football...anyone else lost interest with the non-stop commentary, LLOONNGG commercial breaks, and reviews??

a play might last 10 seconds and then re-group for next 5-10 minutes repeated over and over and over. greed and money has ruined the sport. i first become interested in college football in late 90's when local school va tech hokies and Beamer ball... See More »

anyone else turn on the heat with recent chilly mornings?? my joints were just beginning to stop aching.

who is the worst driver??

around town my father will travel at most 15 mph and totally oblivious to traffic around him. every trip has to be the most out of the way wandering route possible. a trip to hardware store 2 miles away will take hours. he has to stop and tell you... See More »

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