Virginia is still solidly blue but it was fun and everybody, regardless of their choices, were civil and friendly,
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First time I’ve ever seen a bald eagle flying over my home. God Bless America.
Its not a good morning for me. The fix on the AC that cost over $700 didn't work. The place that sold me the outside unit can't get a compatible air handler anymore bc of some EPA regulations changed the type of refrigerant allowed. The 6+lbs of refrigerant put in yesterday already leaked out already.
They don't make the air handlers compatible with my outside unit anymore. Stopped manufacturing this year and won't even sell repair parts. So they can't get repair parts for stuff. I was referred to another Trane place and told that while they could install an air handler (if they can find one) it would be $7k to $8k but that they couldn't do warranty servicing as we are outside their service area. I was told American Standard is the same as Trane but with different label but there aren't any companies that are authorized to service in my area. I checked. It would be $15k to buy a whole new set and that is a conservative estimate, but they still would not be able to service it. We may have to see if the place that installed the outside unit can get a whole brand new set but I keep getting the answering machine.
Also, I heard back from the company that is installing fiber internet in my area-- the ones that put conduit up to my neighbor's driveway. They said that I'm outside of their service area and they have no intention of running it out to me.
Oh, and my landline keeps crapping out in the middle of calls.
I hope the weather cools off soon bc I'm boiling and it looks like we won't be getting a new air handler anytime soon.
They don't make the air handlers compatible with my outside unit anymore. Stopped manufacturing this year and won't even sell repair parts. So they can't get repair parts for stuff. I was referred to another Trane place and told that while they could install an air handler (if they can find one) it would be $7k to $8k but that they couldn't do warranty servicing as we are outside their service area. I was told American Standard is the same as Trane but with different label but there aren't any companies that are authorized to service in my area. I checked. It would be $15k to buy a whole new set and that is a conservative estimate, but they still would not be able to service it. We may have to see if the place that installed the outside unit can get a whole brand new set but I keep getting the answering machine.
Also, I heard back from the company that is installing fiber internet in my area-- the ones that put conduit up to my neighbor's driveway. They said that I'm outside of their service area and they have no intention of running it out to me.
Oh, and my landline keeps crapping out in the middle of calls.
I hope the weather cools off soon bc I'm boiling and it looks like we won't be getting a new air handler anytime soon.
Ended up calling 10 different places before finding someone who could come out for the AC. Exactly the 10th one (although I had some dropped calls and some back and forth with other places). 11th if you count an automated form with HomeDepot. They called me around 5pm after the other guy had already written up a contract. They can replace just the air handler, put a surge protector on it for free, put an air purifier on it, and have 10yrs parts and labor warranty. It will cost more than both units combined did back in 2010, but it will be worth it to have working AC again.
I cleaned up kitchen and hallway a bit, cleaned litterboxes again, put down carpet powder, and sprayed febreeze. Guy was really nice. Looked at outside unit, inside unit and got prices and stuff. They will come out tomorrow to install and haul the old unit off for free.
I cleaned up kitchen and hallway a bit, cleaned litterboxes again, put down carpet powder, and sprayed febreeze. Guy was really nice. Looked at outside unit, inside unit and got prices and stuff. They will come out tomorrow to install and haul the old unit off for free.
yeah, I'm happy. I'm so tired of voting for the lesser of two evils, but to be honest Kamala is simply a tool. Biden has been demented for at least 8 years and it's been covered up. Maybe now we can get out of Ukraine. And NATO.
On the other hand, and I am a strong right wing conservative, it looks possible that the Republicans will control the Senate, House and White House. I'll honestly say this bothers me. I don't trust anyone with my money, and I sure as heck don't trust my Congressman (republican). It's like they smoke our money to get high....
On the other hand, and I am a strong right wing conservative, it looks possible that the Republicans will control the Senate, House and White House. I'll honestly say this bothers me. I don't trust anyone with my money, and I sure as heck don't trust my Congressman (republican). It's like they smoke our money to get high....
absolutely agree with eliminating the tax on SS. That's just a slap in the face of all of us who have worked for 50 years. The good news is that I've done a reasonable job paying off debt (most of the kids finally left). Wife has a car loan and I owe a little more than 100k on my house (currently at 2% mortgage).
What I REALLY want to see is to stop this bs with Ukraine and NATO. Turn all of that money back to veterans. Next, pick three departments and delete them. I'll start with the Departments of Education, the EPA and Energy.
Go....
There all a bunch of ... what's in it for me ... so I really don't hold my breath for anything that's going to help the general little guy, or retired folk.
Just have to see.
Drill baby drill... get that gas back to 1.00
Stop my ss tax.
Be nice if they didn't tax my 401 money.. but pretty much anything I draw pays for my medical, all my insurances, and taxes... not much left after that. Save your whole life so you can pay the govt.
Just have to see.
Drill baby drill... get that gas back to 1.00
Stop my ss tax.
Be nice if they didn't tax my 401 money.. but pretty much anything I draw pays for my medical, all my insurances, and taxes... not much left after that. Save your whole life so you can pay the govt.
Do you know our federal employment ballooned 10% undsr Biden and Harris? That is a humungous stat considering how bloated it had become previously!
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The actual data shows 5% not 10%, with the increases happening in the VA and the post office. that is only an increase of about 1.25 per year. That matches the general population increase.
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Don't worry, Musk does not want to have his income taxed to pay for your social security or maedicare. He will just eliminate the SS so there will not ba anything to tax.absolutely agree with eliminating the tax on SS. That's just a slap in the face of all of us who have worked for 50 years. The good news is that I've done a reasonable job paying off debt (most of the kids finally left). Wife has a car loan and I owe a little more than 100k on my house (currently at 2% mortgage).
What I REALLY want to see is to stop this bs with Ukraine and NATO. Turn all of that money back to veterans. Next, pick three departments and delete them. I'll start with the Departments of Education, the EPA and Energy.
Go....
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Why would you eliminate the department of education? I have grandkids, the most important thing for this country to remain competitive is education.
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The problem is, some people get their "news" from Fox News, News Break, etc. That explains the discrepancy. Yes, Elon Musk is going to cut 2 Trillion dollars off the federal budget--he said so. No way to do that without putting hundreds of thousands of employees on the street without a job...
Fasten your seat belt! Remember on day one (probably more likely, day two), millions and millions will be rounded up and deported, and the war in Ukraine will end with one phone call to Putin. It must be true, right?
Anyone believing that, give a call. I have a nice bridge for sale in NYC. Built solid, connects Manhattan to Brooklyn. Good neighborhoods on either end...
