AsktheBuilder.com Issue #1310 (Not Sure!)

November 29, 2024

Dear ,

"You look for treasure in the wrong place, Mr. Lovett. Only life is priceless... and making each day count."

(Old Rose - Titanic 1999 Movie CLICK HERE to watch)

"...Best start putting first things first. 'Cause when the hourglass runs out of sand, you can't flip it over and start again. Take every breath God gives you for what it's worth." (Kenny Chesney - Don't Blink CLICK HERE to listen)

"Is...is there a Heaven? 'Oh yeah...it's the place dreams come true.'...maybe this is Heaven. " (Ray and John Kinsella - Field of Dreams CLICK HERE to watch)

Thanksgiving Storm 

Mother Nature played a trick on millions of people in the Northeast on Thanksgiving Day. New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and parts of New York received a large load of white heavy concrete from the heavens.

Two days before Thanksgiving a ho-hum amount of snow was forecast for my house. I believe it was 3 inches. Kathy and I had planned to drive 60 miles south to spend the day with our son. I knew it would turn to rain by the time we hit Concord just 20 miles south of my home. 

I woke up at 5 am on Thanksgiving. It was still pitch dark. I could see a dusting of snow on the deck on the other side of the bedroom french doors. I checked my weather app on my phone once I was dressed and out in the kitchen.

The National Weather Guessers (NWG) had issue a Winter Weather Advisory for my area. This is one step below a Winter Storm Warning. The three inches had increased to ten. Ruh Roh.

Winter Storm Gail buried me four years ago with 39 inches of snow. The NWG had forecast 8 to 16 inches back then. If you've not read that story, you should. You'll not believe the photos here. Wait until you see the one of my truck!

Kathy and I decided to stay put. She didn't want us coming home at 9 PM having to deal with getting down our steep driveway.

Kathy doesn't trust my driving skills (I've driven NASCAR cars TWICE). She always feels we'll end up in the lake.

I know better. I stop at the top of the steep section and put the car or my Ford Super Duty 4x4 in REVERSE.

I then start to creep down the hill. If we start to slide. I hit the gas.

Trust me, it hurts your brain to do this. My brain SCREAMS at me, "You IDIOT! Stomp on the brake! You're going to send us into the lake at 80 mph!!!!!"

Trust me, the car or truck stops sliding and in some instances you start to back up the hill! 

Jeanyus!

Yesterday Kathy and I had Charlie Brown cheese sandwiches and sauerkraut for dinner. Today we're traveling south to partake in the wonderful feast. Thanksgiving is my favorite meal of the year.

Kathy made four pies for the holiday: pumpkin, pecan, apple, and blueberry.

Don't be a Robophobe! 🤖

Kathy discovers many funny videos during the average day. She knows I'm not a fan of Artificial Intelligence (AI), although I did have a recent experience where AI saved my bacon.

A stand-up comic has decided to play it safe. I URGE you to watch this short video. I guarantee you'll laugh.

Christmas Gift Ideas!

I put together a fun list of great gift ideas that give ALL YEAR LONG. 

One of my favorites on the list is very affordable! The super-cool electric ARC lighter! It doesn't produce a flame. I LOVE LOVE the one I have. You should have one of these in your car. It's a must-have item if you hike.

GO HERE and let me know what you think of the assortment. The prices are very easy on the pocketbook. Purchasing anything from Amazon using the links HELPS pay the bills here at Ask the Builder. 

How SAFE is Your Deck?

When was the last time you inspected your deck? Tell the truth.

Do your metal framing connectors look like this?

The joist hanger on the left was salvaged from a deck not too far from downtown Baltimore, MD.

I BEG YOU to READ THIS COLUMN.

Then go out and inspect your deck or dock.

There are MANY new columns you've not seen.

GO HERE and scroll down the page.

"Yeah, right. That's the way it is. It's down there and I'm in here. I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'.

Andy Dufresne just before he escapes from Shawshank prison.

CLICK HERE to see this classic movie scene.

#DoNotComply

Once bitten, twice shy...

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

The BEST Love Story of all time - well, maybe a close second.

That's enough for a Sunday morning.

Peace out.

Tim Carter (PhD, FullyAwakeology)

Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

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