AsktheBuilder.com Issue #1235 (I think)

June 4, 2023

Dear ,

Are you a brand new subscriber? Well, well, well. I'm so glad you're here!

What's in This Issue

You're about to discover:

• You're Missing Out Big Time
• Lithium Battery FIRES update
• Why Concrete Paving Brick SUCK
• All of My Past Columns

Let's get started.

You've Now Missed Three Issues

A few days ago I delivered the third issue of my NEW softer-side-of-Tim-Carter newsletter to over 1300 subscribers. About a month ago right here in this newsletter I told you about this. But alas, just a small percentage decided to take the plunge.

This new newsletter has NOTHING to do with home improvement and nothing to do with politics. It's all about putting a smile on your face each issue. I intend to do this sharing stories about my past adventures. The title of the new newsletters is Adventures & Advice.

The third issue was all about me being in the happiness business. Here are a few responses sent to me by subscribers. When I open them, it's like Christmas morning. Such wonderful prizes!

"Good morning, Tim

"This is hilarious and I think your wife is channeling my husband! He says I'd talk to a telephone pole. The truth is that people just talk to me too. So funny and great column!"

"Really loved the musings you shared.  Ironically my wife always gives me a hard time as I talk to anyone at anytime about anything and it drives her crazy. God Bless and keep the stories coming."

Best,
CJ

"Thank you, Tim!  You always make me smile!

Here's the opening of the third issue I sent out just a few days ago. This new newsletter is all about psychic journeys. Who doesn't like a journey brimming with adventure?

Hi Imagine Your Name Here,

"I'm in the happiness business."

Angel winked one of her glistening crystal-blue eyes, tilted her head ever so much allowing her long flowing brown hair to waver, and quipped with an intoxicating smile, "You do it well!"

I came to know Angel over the past four years as she'd walk up the handicap ramp to attend the 10:30 AM Sunday mass at Sacred Heart Church in Laconia, NH. She's a single middle-aged Air Force veteran who has honed her critical-thinking skills. The first day we met we discovered we both knew that chain-link fences can't stop BBs. From that day forward, our friendship was forged.

My lovely wife Kathy and I are the head ushers at this mass. We were thrust into the job because the former head usher had to take an unexpected leave of absence. Part of an usher's job at our church is to greet people. It's not an easy job for some.

In my opinion, the best greeters are those that can pass the elevator test. Few possess this mettle. It just so happens I'm one of those cursed with the skill.

Yes, I actually talk to strangers on elevators.

"Why do you DO that?" Kathy will exclaim after the elevator door closes and the elevator resumes its travel. Meanwhile, the flustered stranger is recovering from the verbal assault. Evidently keeping one's mouth closed in the tiny moving metal box is some sacred code.

"Well, it's sort of a fun game if you ask me!" To this day Kathy has never understood my reasoning for chatting up strangers inside a 6x6 moving metal tomb...

The open rate for my new fun newsletter is off the charts. It's over 90 percent! I think the testimonials above tell the tale.

GO HERE to sign up for this newsletter GUARANTEED to bring a smile to your face with each issue. The next issue is going to start with a sound I heard just a few nights ago. It immediately transported me back in time 60 years!

Lithium Battery FIRES Update

Did you read my WARNING column about lithium-ion battery explosions and fires?

I BEGGED you in the column to set up a Google Alert about the topic. I have mine running and each morning I get a summary of stories about recent fires. Here are some of the headlines:

Lithium battery being charged blamed for starting house fire in CentennialCCTV shows man running for cover as e-bike battery exp

Huge fire at Harrow Recycling Centre was caused by batteries

Lithium ion battery caused truck explosion in Augusta

E-bike battery fire severely damages Hillcrest barbershop

I could list countless more headlines. These batteries can end your life in seconds.

PLEASE GO READ MY COLUMN AND SHARE IT WITH LOVED ONES.

The Truth About Concrete Paving Brick

I didn't build the house I live in. The couple that built the house specified concrete paving brick for the front and rear sidewalks. Look:

Like so many building products, these were introduced to make it easier to install brick sidewalks, driveways, and patios. Easy doesn't always equate to BETTER.

GO HERE to read the best way to install a brick patio, sidewalk, or driveway.

"Tim, Where are ALL Your Past Columns?

Did you know you can see the entire list of all my columns on my website? They're listed in DESCENDING order of when they were written/published.

GO HERE if you want to read ALL of my recent columns.

Did you discover something new reading in this issue? Perhaps you can reciprocate and purchase a mocha-chip ice cream cone for me.

That's enough for a Sunday morning.

Peace out.

Tim Carter

Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

No More Ads! Check it Out: www.W3ATB.com

My Pronouns: Told/You/So

Do It Right, Not Over!