Smudge617
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I've just realised, that's far more than I will ever need to know about the relationship between you and your septic tank
Running Bear's February 2022 Coffee Shop
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TomO
My Bowser RS3 is out for delivery....Photos at Eleven...
Waiting with baited breath (from eating too many Doritos)
TomO: I really like that BNSF color scheme. My first DCC locomotive was a BNSF in the same color as your former unit and since it was a favorite of mine you may still see it run on my C&MN Railroad. If I did a custom locomotive for my road I would closely copy the BNSF colors. -Greg
They actually do. All these countries have Status of Forces agreements which includes how the costs of maintaining the bases are allocated. One of the former Presidents thigs was getting them to pay more and IIRC he got Korea to agree to more cost sharing.
Here is a 6 year old article detailing how it works in Japan. This has probably changed by now but gives you an idea on how it works
www.latimes.com
A little more up-to-date info on Japan and Korea
www.military.com
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OBTC 1909
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Good morning all! Partly sunny and 35 here in SE Illinois heading for partly sunny and 44. Day off today with plenty to do.
My diabetes doctor prescribed a sensor for me to wear on my arm to help me monitor my glucose levels better and more frequently. Had to make sure my insurance was going to approved it, which they did, so today I go back to the doctor's office to be taught how to use it. I've been struggling with keeping my levels where they need to be and I'm hoping this will help. I used to do extremely well with managing my diabetes but lately it's not been going so well.
Gotta get groceries while we're out and also going to have an early Valentines Day lunch with my wife at Texas Roadhouse. Hope you all have a great day!
My diabetes doctor prescribed a sensor for me to wear on my arm to help me monitor my glucose levels better and more frequently. Had to make sure my insurance was going to approved it, which they did, so today I go back to the doctor's office to be taught how to use it. I've been struggling with keeping my levels where they need to be and I'm hoping this will help. I used to do extremely well with managing my diabetes but lately it's not been going so well.
Gotta get groceries while we're out and also going to have an early Valentines Day lunch with my wife at Texas Roadhouse. Hope you all have a great day!
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Nice but pricey! 23.80 Euro or $27.13 US. And here I was a couple days ago grumbling about the prices of Jordan Miniatures on e-Bay!
TLOC
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Yep,totally understand what you are going through. I have been counting carbs for 3 weeks now and it is making a great difference but a work in progress. The CGM was denied by my insurance company because I am not insulin dependent. Appealing that decision, they have a program, image that, that I do qualify for. The continuous monitor should be here next week.
TomO
TLOC
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Good morning. My 10:30am with theBehavioral Health Specialist was cancelled a few minutes ago, she is sick. She is one of the reasons I have been able to sleep again.
Not much to write. I miss the informative and thoughtfully polite tax discussions. Yeah, I do…
Train room time may be great today. I have to sit down in there and decide on a to do list and the priorities to create them. I need to get organized again.
TomO
Not much to write. I miss the informative and thoughtfully polite tax discussions. Yeah, I do…
Train room time may be great today. I have to sit down in there and decide on a to do list and the priorities to create them. I need to get organized again.
TomO
Smudge617
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Boris
Beach Bum
Willie: I have heard that...makes me wonder why the locals have so many problems...OTOH, the locals living in utility served areas have a inordinate number of problems with those systems also...and the utility sells an insurance policy to partially cover the repairs. Based on Ken's, (VA), comments, things can go wrong, and sometimes do. Some jurisdictions also regulate more than others.
Willie: Thank you.
Gary: Good point, it is an open discussion forum, and since there are no trolls here, adult decorum is usually maintained. I do recognize that others don't see things the way I do, and the Owner and Moderators have limited subjects to avoid the chaos of trolling found elsewhere. The model railroad forums offer numerous train subject forums within this forum where anything deviating from the topic, is obviously off topic. The coffee shop has no specific topic, and individuals can block members who offend them. The group here is very civil, with little need for moderation.
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Boris
Beach Bum
TomO: Yeah, something to that...I agree.
Guy: Get well. We miss you.
Alan: Agree. I just don't have enough of them on my layout.
My Bowser RS3 is out for delivery....Photos at Eleven...
MilwRoader_Steve
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Did you order direct from Bowser or from a retailer?
kbkchooch
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Waiting with baited breath (from eating too many Doritos)
logandsawman
Northern Pacific history enthusiast
Good morning, afternoon all,
Currently 27 and cloudy, windy, damp.
Willie - At 645 this morning, we were only 7 degrees colder in Sandstone MN compared to your local in Texas. Wierd.
Louis - Our sonic now has 125,000 miles, it is a 2013. I have changed the oil several times and the filter is somewhat novel, however changing it shouldn't take an expert more than 15 minutes (I did it in 10 minutes, and that out in the winter cold)
I would say it performs even better than our 2005 Buick Century, which was an excellent car in and of itself. The sonic shows no rust and continues to dominate with fuel economy (I get a steady 39 mpg during my daily 130 mile commute). My wife wears a heavier foot, when she is driving it I see it down as low as 35 mpg.
Getting excited again about the weekend, use up the rest of my flex trac then will start on the landscaping.
If there are any lines on the new layout, it may just be telegraph.
Have a great day, Dave
Currently 27 and cloudy, windy, damp.
Willie - At 645 this morning, we were only 7 degrees colder in Sandstone MN compared to your local in Texas. Wierd.
Louis - Our sonic now has 125,000 miles, it is a 2013. I have changed the oil several times and the filter is somewhat novel, however changing it shouldn't take an expert more than 15 minutes (I did it in 10 minutes, and that out in the winter cold)
I would say it performs even better than our 2005 Buick Century, which was an excellent car in and of itself. The sonic shows no rust and continues to dominate with fuel economy (I get a steady 39 mpg during my daily 130 mile commute). My wife wears a heavier foot, when she is driving it I see it down as low as 35 mpg.
Getting excited again about the weekend, use up the rest of my flex trac then will start on the landscaping.
If there are any lines on the new layout, it may just be telegraph.
Have a great day, Dave
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
I have the old fashioned anaerobic one with just a pair of tanks and lateral lines. No pump or irrigation system. I pour a box of Rid-Ex in it about twice a year and let Mother Nature take care of the rest. My county does not have any permitting or inspection requirements, providing you own 10+ acres,, although mine is most likely compliant.
chadbag
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We had a septic tank (70s tech version) when I lived in Mass as a kid. My dad dumped a box of Rid-X in about once a month and we had it pumped out at some interval of years and the guy who pumped it always said it was the best and most well maintained tank he ever saw. We never had issues, that I can recall, in 17 years living there, and beyond the above, did no maintenance as far as I am aware.
I do remember that the snow always melted first over the area the tank was at
Later I rented a house (5 years) in New Hampshire that had a septic system. It was not that well maintained, though I did occasionally put Rid-X in. It had to be pumped out at least once while I rented. I rented 98-2002 (almost 5 years) and the house was from the early 80s. The guy who pumped it out was not impressed with its condition.
I do remember that the snow always melted first over the area the tank was at
Later I rented a house (5 years) in New Hampshire that had a septic system. It was not that well maintained, though I did occasionally put Rid-X in. It had to be pumped out at least once while I rented. I rented 98-2002 (almost 5 years) and the house was from the early 80s. The guy who pumped it out was not impressed with its condition.
Greg@mnrr
Section Hand
Why aren't these countries paying the United States for the protection that our armed forces stationed in their countries provide these countries. Plus, just think about all the money the service members spend in the foreign countries where they are located. The United States is the first to rush aid to foreign countries in their time of need or just plain aid. Why not use this money to rebuild our country's infrastructure instead of raising the nation's debt limit. -just my opinion and not that of the Forum.
Hmmm, all this talk about drain systems makes me remember something I heard about Poland’s military buildup.
With all the tensions these days, they decided to be proactive. As soon as they figure out how to drive them, they’re going to invade Russia with the 1000 septic tanks they ordered…
With all the tensions these days, they decided to be proactive. As soon as they figure out how to drive them, they’re going to invade Russia with the 1000 septic tanks they ordered…
Smudge617
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All the countries mentioned do have their own Armed forces, of course we do, but the US have base's around the world in countries they have deemed Strategic to the defense of the USA and it's Allies and to aid in movement of personnel and material to any given crisis whether civilian or military anywhere in the world.
Greg@mnrr
Section Hand
TomO: I really like that BNSF color scheme. My first DCC locomotive was a BNSF in the same color as your former unit and since it was a favorite of mine you may still see it run on my C&MN Railroad. If I did a custom locomotive for my road I would closely copy the BNSF colors. -Greg
chadbag
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They actually do. All these countries have Status of Forces agreements which includes how the costs of maintaining the bases are allocated. One of the former Presidents thigs was getting them to pay more and IIRC he got Korea to agree to more cost sharing.
Here is a 6 year old article detailing how it works in Japan. This has probably changed by now but gives you an idea on how it works
How much do allies pay for U.S. troops? A lot more than Donald Trump says
Five years ago, Hillary Clinton reached one of the least-noticed diplomatic agreements of her tenure as secretary of State — a deal obligating Japan to continue paying nearly $2 billion a year to help defray the cost of U.S. troops stationed on its territory.
www.latimes.com
A little more up-to-date info on Japan and Korea
Here's What It Costs to Keep US Troops in Japan and South Korea
The United States spent more than $34 billion to maintain military presences in Japan and South Korea between 2016 and 2019.
www.military.com
Jaz avalley
Station cat
Not my time period but I love the grey horse, pony gone not forgotten
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Your health is more important than our entertainment, thanks for updating us,take care.
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