Random DIY mixing and More

DavidOck

ECF Guru
Supporting Member
ECF Veteran
Jan 3, 2013
21,239
178,485
Halfway to Paradise, WA
I swept up leaves and stuff outside on the driveway. They tend to pile up around the hose reel and corners. I also started spraying my big brick driveway walls with my bleach/dawn solution like I did the siding and it didn’t work real well on the black stuff so I pulled out the pressure washer. I only got like a third of it done. I had stuff splattered down all over me. I’m clean now. Kinda headachy.

Well, now that you're nearly done....

We've used this for some time now, works well, easy to use. Extreme spots may need two applications, but even then, easier than the pressure washer!
 

kross8

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Feb 20, 2016
2,406
15,278
stuck in a squishy pod called my brain
@kross8 , thanks for the documentary (I'm about half way through it and like it) Here's one you might like:

Agree.. This is a huge reason for Our current batch of bad politicians. We have allowed them to take bribes AND we still pay them a salary! With raises.

Politician should be paid = to the community average they represent..

The poorer people are represented by many of the most bribed.

UBI $1200 TO $2000/month is hush money in a way.... These politicians saw the writing on the wall.. If we don't share a little... These angry people will show up at our doorsteps LITERALLY. The previous ploys of "hey we care" isn't working.
 
Last edited:

stols001

Moved On
ECF Veteran
May 30, 2017
29,338
108,119
What do those of you who like it mix it at?

I mix around 7% the bottle said 6--8. Sometimes I wonder if there are "flavor artists" who rebottle stuff and recommend higher percentages. I got this ONE one shot that said to mix at 24%. I started at 8 and it was good but STILL way too sweet.

My first one came in "Molenberry packaging" though. The more I bought almost immediately, not so.

Oh my Anna rehab continues. I went shopping. That was more or less fine. I must look less pissy when out and about, or weaker or something. Two drunk Mexican dudes hit on me, they said I should not drink "So much soda" as they were buying their 24 pack. They said it had "too much sugar." I was like, "Um, you de realize ETOH converts to sugar ALMOST immediately right?"" They were like, "Well you should come drink with us." I was like, "No, I think I will stick to my soda but thank you greatly for the offer."

One of them even patted me on the arm as he left and I did not bite him or otherwise do much but go, "God... eh. Well it's nice to be wanted." Seems to be my theme of late.

Then I was like, "Oooh I get to do the floors." Only I entered the kitchen and I HAD NOT looked at in some time and I was like, "Holy God." I was trying to keep the kitchen clean before I got horrifyingly exhausted and I think the husband was like, "Oh, she will get to it."

He was right. We were down to almost zero dishes. LOL. I cleaned EVERYTHING and all the appliances, and it took me over an hour. I didn't complain though I was just well, "It must be done." Then it was all sparkly and I could have sat down but I was like "No, Anna you can't stare at the bugs any more so I vacuumed and I am THROUGH. Like move furniture type deal.

I was preparing to tell the husband I was not up for mopping because I believed I might expire. He is, however, the best husband. He was filling up the mop bucket before I finished rolling up the cord. He is so sweet, if he is home he ALWAYS does it because he knows the stupid bucket is to heavy for me and it hurts my back to pour mop water down the toilet. I told him he was the best husband ever and retired to the couch.

I was like "No more dead bugs!" I could tell the husband was getting creeped out too, because he cleaned up his office floor so I could get all the bugs. He said, "Yes.... For now. However, sometimes at night I look at that "Grass" (it's not really it's spiky) and wonder how many THOUSAND are headed our way." I told him based on the cricket sounds at night, hordes, hundreds.

But I am alive. I thought about yoga but then I was like "You just did 2.5 hours of CHORES that burns calories too. There is rehab, and there is boot camp.

Even at my VERY best there is NO way I would get through boot camp I kind of wonder how ANYONE does, frankly. AND they smoke like crazy on top of it.

Anna
 

FranC

Long time vaper.
Supporting Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
  • Oct 1, 2010
    196,203
    647,668
    New Hampshire
    I mix around 7% the bottle said 6--8. Sometimes I wonder if there are "flavor artists" who rebottle stuff and recommend higher percentages. I got this ONE one shot that said to mix at 24%. I started at 8 and it was good but STILL way too sweet.

    My first one came in "Molenberry packaging" though. The more I bought almost immediately, not so.

    Oh my Anna rehab continues. I went shopping. That was more or less fine. I must look less pissy when out and about, or weaker or something. Two drunk Mexican dudes hit on me, they said I should not drink "So much soda" as they were buying their 24 pack. They said it had "too much sugar." I was like, "Um, you de realize ETOH converts to sugar ALMOST immediately right?"" They were like, "Well you should come drink with us." I was like, "No, I think I will stick to my soda but thank you greatly for the offer."

    One of them even patted me on the arm as he left and I did not bite him or otherwise do much but go, "God... eh. Well it's nice to be wanted." Seems to be my theme of late.

    Then I was like, "Oooh I get to do the floors." Only I entered the kitchen and I HAD NOT looked at in some time and I was like, "Holy God." I was trying to keep the kitchen clean before I got horrifyingly exhausted and I think the husband was like, "Oh, she will get to it."

    He was right. We were down to almost zero dishes. LOL. I cleaned EVERYTHING and all the appliances, and it took me over an hour. I didn't complain though I was just well, "It must be done." Then it was all sparkly and I could have sat down but I was like "No, Anna you can't stare at the bugs any more so I vacuumed and I am THROUGH. Like move furniture type deal.

    I was preparing to tell the husband I was not up for mopping because I believed I might expire. He is, however, the best husband. He was filling up the mop bucket before I finished rolling up the cord. He is so sweet, if he is home he ALWAYS does it because he knows the stupid bucket is to heavy for me and it hurts my back to pour mop water down the toilet. I told him he was the best husband ever and retired to the couch.

    I was like "No more dead bugs!" I could tell the husband was getting creeped out too, because he cleaned up his office floor so I could get all the bugs. He said, "Yes.... For now. However, sometimes at night I look at that "Grass" (it's not really it's spiky) and wonder how many THOUSAND are headed our way." I told him based on the cricket sounds at night, hordes, hundreds.

    But I am alive. I thought about yoga but then I was like "You just did 2.5 hours of CHORES that burns calories too. There is rehab, and there is boot camp.

    Even at my VERY best there is NO way I would get through boot camp I kind of wonder how ANYONE does, frankly. AND they smoke like crazy on top of it.

    Anna
    Do something half way fun now. Look at more house on Zillow just for fun. Who knows what you might find?
     

    stols001

    Moved On
    ECF Veteran
    May 30, 2017
    29,338
    108,119
    I am not moving from this couch unless I have to and I await a call from the kid. Who sold his truck to buy an SUV and grew disgruntled with the SUV, increased insurance, and having a car payment. He paid off some of it and took a loss, and just went out and bought a better version of the truck he OWNED with NO car payment.

    These are the times I go..... 26-28 Anna. Be kind to your kiddo, he is not yet the owner of a functional brain. LOL.

    But yeah he's all excited. I would like him to call soon because he said there were 40 hour gusts of wind.

    That little one, he's something alright. LOL.

    Anna
     

    vaper1960

    Moved On
    ECF Veteran
    Apr 24, 2019
    7,812
    19,313
    California, US
    I finally had time to re-wick two of my RTAs (one that never leaks... good ol Lemo2 and one that always leaks... Silverplay, although my other Silverplay seems fine?) Must be my lucky day... both went well. I have been using my little drop-in coil tank (Nautilus X) for weeks and even though I like it, I missed my RTAs (restricted DL) My bananas are dancing...
    :banana: :banana:
     

    FranC

    Long time vaper.
    Supporting Member
    ECF Veteran
    Verified Member
  • Oct 1, 2010
    196,203
    647,668
    New Hampshire
    AC guy is here, was supposed to be tomorrow but then he got an opening. He's in the attic now, there's only the furnace up there I believe.

    Luckily it was only around 87 today. 107 would have been bad.
    Thanks heavens for a cooler day.
     

    stols001

    Moved On
    ECF Veteran
    May 30, 2017
    29,338
    108,119
    Kiddo is all happy he went to Wisconsin and bought it so I guess it took him a while to get back. He is all happy with it, well-maintained.

    My kid is a truck person period. This is because he is also a dumpster diver and trash-picker (learned from his dad, but he is better at it and actually fixes and sells the things he finds.)

    I cannot tell you how many "sure to be fixed" things littering my apartment with he and the dad. I finally started surreptitiously throwing them out. LOL only the kid noticed. I was like, "Kid things are good yeah, but maybe when you are 22 you can find your OWN things to actually "fix" in the dumpster."

    The one thing he has I covet, he got it for 10 bucks at a yard sale, a type writer in perfect condition. I WANT IT. Maybe for my next birthday because he offers me a refurbished KIRBY I REFUSE.

    Seems very happy with the truck, I must say. I am happy for him. He was all "poor you" about the job thing. LOL. Fortunately I have more FORTITUDE in some ways than that kid. LOL.

    Anna
     

    kross8

    Ultra Member
    ECF Veteran
    Feb 20, 2016
    2,406
    15,278
    stuck in a squishy pod called my brain
    Agree.. This is a huge reason for Our current batch of bad politicians. We have allowed them to take bribes AND we still pay them a salary! With raises.

    Politician should be paid = to the community average they represent..

    The poorer people are represented by many of the most bribed.

    UBI $1200 TO $2000/month is hush money in a way.... These politicians saw the writing on the wall.. If we don't share a little... These angry people will show up at our doorsteps LITERALLY. The previous ploys of "hey we care" isn't working.
    Fresh news... They must be really worried OccupyWallstreet wakes up. Cuz they have everyone home address

    Senate proposal could provide as much as $10,000 per month to American families to weather coronavirus pandemic
     

    kross8

    Ultra Member
    ECF Veteran
    Feb 20, 2016
    2,406
    15,278
    stuck in a squishy pod called my brain
    Fools will spend UBI $$ on things/crap.. The few will invest.

    Anyway asset is something that pays you.. A home is not really an asset.. It needs repairs &gets to Pay property taxes.

    Fwiw.. Some people buy stocks as rent houses.. They collect rent every month as it hits its top by writing covered calls on the stock.... Never have to make home repair or deal with evictions!
     

    hittman

    ECF Guru
    Supporting Member
    ECF Veteran
    Verified Member
    Contest Winner!
  • Jul 13, 2009
    61,920
    181,182
    Somewhere between here and there
    You’ve got that right about a house not being an asset. If you take a 30 year mortgage then you pay about 3.5 times the selling price by the time it’s paid for if I remember correctly. I wish I was the genius that came up with that one
     

    FranC

    Long time vaper.
    Supporting Member
    ECF Veteran
    Verified Member
  • Oct 1, 2010
    196,203
    647,668
    New Hampshire
    You’ve got that right about a house not being an asset. If you take a 30 year mortgage then you pay about 3.5 times the selling price by the time it’s paid for if I remember correctly. I wish I was the genius that came up with that one
    Sounds about right.
     

    Users who are viewing this thread