Brick Licker Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 6:53 AM, rpaulson7 said: I got together with my Dad yesterday for his birthday, and he gave me this from when I was a kid. He specified, "it's not for you to sell, it's to put together with your girls." Box, instructions, and all parts. I spent HOURS playing with this set back in '84/'85. Such a great set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANV Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 So, I went out and bought some gravel to patch a giant pothole in our driveway. The landlord said they'd reimburse us for it but still took some time to take care of. That was annoying. While I got the gravel, I figured I'd get a furnace filter as well since spring is starting. Turns out, this house's filter hadn't been changed in years. Now that was aggravating! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, TANV said: So, I went out and bought some gravel to patch a giant pothole in our driveway. would you know if that stuff can be used to build a berm to divert run-off? I'm on a hill and we get rainwater run-off collecting on our driveway instead of following the curb. I tried calling contractors and apparently they don't come out unless it's a $2K job or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANV Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: would you know if that stuff can be used to build a berm to divert run-off? I'm on a hill and we get rainwater run-off collecting on our driveway instead of following the curb. I tried calling contractors and apparently they don't come out unless it's a $2K job or more. It might? It's just a patio base and some gravel I laid down temporarily until we get a contractor to take a look in the late spring/early summer. I figure if you're building a berm though, a gravel base should work until you get your clay and topsoil on it to round it out. You may opt for a different fill for the berm instead of gravel though, depending on what's available or your existing soil condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, TANV said: It might? It's just a patio base and some gravel I laid down temporarily until we get a contractor to take a look in the late spring/early summer. I figure if you're building a berm though, a gravel base should work until you get your clay and topsoil on it to round it out. You may opt for a different fill for the berm instead of gravel though, depending on what's available or your existing soil condition. the roadway and driveway are asphalt...I have zero experience w/ this kind of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoWalker4 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Jackson said: Which soundbar? I'm in the market for one. Samsung Model: HW-MS550, bought at Best Buy as an open box buy for $100 about 1 year ago. Edited March 8, 2021 by LegoWalker4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jbad87 Posted March 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2021 I almost completed my arcade corner in the garage. I told my wife it was for the kids but we all know the truth. I am waiting for a flourescent arcade/bowling alley carpet to arrive then add some black lights and wall art. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coelian Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Jbad87 said: I almost completed my arcade corner in the garage. I told my wife it was for the kids but we all know the truth. I am waiting for a flourescent arcade/bowling alley carpet to arrive then add some black lights and wall art. Ain't that true for many of the big kids out there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Lass Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 On 3/7/2021 at 3:44 PM, $20 on joe vs dan said: would you know if that stuff can be used to build a berm to divert run-off? I'm on a hill and we get rainwater run-off collecting on our driveway instead of following the curb. I tried calling contractors and apparently they don't come out unless it's a $2K job or more. Not quite the same as your issue, but we had a downspout that was flooding our side yard/berm. So we routed the water by building a dry creek bed…pretty easy DIY, and not expensive at all. Dug a small trench, lined it with landscape fabric, laid down some gravel, then some larger rocks. Then we lined the edges with some larger stones…which made it look nicer, and also keeps us from running over the area accidentally with the lawnmower. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Lego Lass said: Not quite the same as your issue, but we had a downspout that was flooding our side yard/berm. So we routed the water by building a dry creek bed…pretty easy DIY, and not expensive at all. Dug a small trench, lined it with landscape fabric, laid down some gravel, then some larger rocks. Then we lined the edges with some larger stones…which made it look nicer, and also keeps us from running over the area accidentally with the lawnmower. thanks, that looks great. My application is all on asphalt so a dry creek is not an option. Can you just blow the leaves away for maintenance. We get tons of fall foliage and end up blowing away all the mulch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Lass Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: thanks, that looks great. My application is all on asphalt so a dry creek is not an option. Can you just blow the leaves away for maintenance. We get tons of fall foliage and end up blowing away all the mulch Same here...we usually just try to rake them all into one pile, then suck them up with our Toro (which sorta turns them back into mulch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I couldn't help myself and bought 5 dozen used Callaway colored golf balls for $6/dozen. I found this gem in there. Now I have to draw the same picture on the rest of the balls to be consistent. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvHulk Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Yeah. This morning I weaved bacon into the form of a taco shell for breakfast reasons. My cardiologist in not amused. 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, KvHulk said: Yeah. This morning I weaved bacon into the form of a taco shell for breakfast reasons. My cardiologist in not amused. That looks AMAZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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$20 on joe vs dan Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 In my mid-40s I discovered a new pain today. I had a RN stick a big needle into my ankle joint to extract some joint fluid... Watch out w/ all that bacon...GOUT is waiting at the bottom of that plate 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbus311 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Yeah. This morning I weaved bacon into the form of a taco shell for breakfast reasons. My cardiologist in not amused.http://bp-forum.s3.amazonaws.com/monthly_2021_03/ebay1.thumb.jpg.15753c6bb686bd90da23a6b405aecad6.jpgIf you like bacon weaving (and who doesn't really?) you should look up and try a "Tulsa Torpedo". I cooked one of those in my smoker last summer. It was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 In my mid-40s I discovered a new pain today. I had a RN stick a big needle into my ankle joint to extract some joint fluid... Watch out w/ all that bacon...GOUT is waiting at the bottom of that plateThat’s one for the complaint thread. And I totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 All this talk about bacon reminds of a good ole story with grandpa.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Lass Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) Installed my new TP-Link M9 Plus Mesh WiFi system, and I'm happy to report that we've had a stable internet connection for 48 hours now…I think we're back in business! Fingers crossed there's not raptor lurking behind me... Edited March 15, 2021 by Lego Lass 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keymomachine Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Finished Lego City Undercover to 100% last night. Definitely recommend it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coelian Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Took the family skiing, probably one of the last if not the last trip of the season. Last season the snow was terrible and this season there was early snow and it was still snowing this week and I guess that made up for it. With covid19 we have gotten used to packing your own food and eating in the car instead of a restaurant. Better that than not being able to go to the slopes at all I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brystheguy Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, coelian said: Took the family skiing, probably one of the last if not the last trip of the season. Last season the snow was terrible and this season there was early snow and it was still snowing this week and I guess that made up for it. With covid19 we have gotten used to packing your own food and eating in the car instead of a restaurant. Better that than not being able to go to the slopes at all I guess. Heading to Copper Mountain this coming Wednesday. Looks like we’ll get some snow right before we get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Spent the day digging/organizing through one of my storage areas and found this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoWalker4 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 My family and I went to Kilgore Falls in Harford County, MD this past Tuesday (I know, it is not today, but close enough). My daughter does not have a beard, and that is a black mask on her chin. Hey Phil B, raising twins does get “easier” as they get older. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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