Random DIY mixing and More

[Uncle]

Good morning random folks Have you any plans today?

Morin' Youself . . . Well what are your plans today ?

"Me" - Not too much . . . Got to build a new set of shelves for the kitchen appliances, since the old one warped so bad in 2 days it was about to collapse . . . That will probably take the whole day . . .


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[FranC]

Morin' Youself . . . Well what are your plans today ?

"Me" - Not too much . . . Got to build a new set of shelves for the kitchen appliances, since the old one warped so bad in 2 days it was about to collapse . . . That will probably take the whole day . . .


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My plans the last few days has been to pry Christmas ideas out of family members.

I also need to mix my new version of Raspberry Lemon Cake. So far I've got as far as washing the bottle.

 

[DavidOck]

Morning all.

No mixing plans, likely more ground work as the pruning continues.

 

[hittman]

Is better to be busy. No?

Yes, definitely.

Well - Personally, if someone purchased an item for "Me" to have, especially when there are no expectations for something in return - then it is a gift . . . Just Sayin' . . .


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That is my opinion also though I'm sure there are exceptions.

I guess I look at it differently. If my daughter needs a tool for her college work such as printer, books, etc, I don't think of it as a gift. There's an old saying that if you want to do good work then you need good tools. Another saying that I've grown fond of over the years is " if you need to borrow something more than once then you need to buy one".

 

[FranC]

Yes, definitely.







I guess I look at it differently. If my daughter needs a tool for her college work such as printer, books, etc, I don't think of it as a gift. There's an old saying that if you want to do good work then you need good tools. Another saying that I've grown fond of over the years is " if you need to borrow something more than once then you need to buy one".

I can see that such stuff could be called exceptions. I'm obviously not the one to ask. My two girls are the only ones that had an interest in college and they had jobs and paid their own way. My youngest daughter worked 20 years for the City of Keene in the finance department. She had a late baby who is 9 now and left her job earlier this year due to Covid. She has her retirement waiting for her when the time comes. My oldest daughter has worked in banking for many years.

 

[hittman]

My oldest is self sufficient for the most part now. Like I said, I volunteered to pay for the car repair because I knew the valve cover was leaking but never got around to getting it fixed so I felt like I should pay for it.

The youngest just started her second year of college and is talking about getting a job. She struggles a little more than our oldest keeping her grades up and she is on a scholarship so to me it's more important that she keep her grades up to keep the scholarship than to get some part time job and make $80-100 a week working. We saved college money for both kids since close to the time they were born. We didn't end up with enough to pay for 4 years but the oldest ended up with 12k in loans and the youngest will end up with some too. The loans are their responsibility to pay back. I figure that 12k isn't bad considering a four year degree is around 80k plus books and misc. expenses. It can be done a little cheaper if they don't stay in the dorm and live in an apartment with roommates. The youngest is in an apartment now but the rent is $480 plus groceries and stuff. She is going to find something a little less expensive next year but I don't want her to have to drive too far in the winter to get to campus. The room and board at her college was crazy in my opinion so we are actually saving money by her living in the apartment.

 

[hittman]

I can see that such stuff could be called exceptions. I'm obviously not the one to ask. My two girls are the only ones that had an interest in college and they had jobs and paid their own way. My youngest daughter worked 20 years for the City of Keene in the finance department. She had a late baby who is 9 now and left her job earlier this year due to Covid. She has her retirement waiting for her when the time comes. My oldest daughter has worked in banking for many years.

One thing to consider is that college costs have increased exponentially over the years since your daughters went.

 

[DLKnives]

Good Morning Mixers!

We're picking up a Wal-Mart order today, and it's different than normal in that I am going to lose weight and bought stuff that's good for that. I hope this works!

 

[FranC]

One thing to consider is that college costs have increased exponentially over the years since your daughters went.

I'm sure it was much cheaper for my girls mostly because they went to schools they could drive to.

 

[FranC]

My oldest is self sufficient for the most part now. Like I said, I volunteered to pay for the car repair because I knew the valve cover was leaking but never got around to getting it fixed so I felt like I should pay for it.

The youngest just started her second year of college and is talking about getting a job. She struggles a little more than our oldest keeping her grades up and she is on a scholarship so to me it's more important that she keep her grades up to keep the scholarship than to get some part time job and make $80-100 a week working. We saved college money for both kids since close to the time they were born. We didn't end up with enough to pay for 4 years but the oldest ended up with 12k in loans and the youngest will end up with some too. The loans are their responsibility to pay back. I figure that 12k isn't bad considering a four year degree is around 80k plus books and misc. expenses. It can be done a little cheaper if they don't stay in the dorm and live in an apartment with roommates. The youngest is in an apartment now but the rent is $480 plus groceries and stuff. She is going to find something a little less expensive next year but I don't want her to have to drive too far in the winter to get to campus. The room and board at her college was crazy in my opinion so we are actually saving money by her living in the apartment.

Sounds to me like you're doing the best you can by them

 

[barkfunklerbunk]

Hidy ho mixerinos

 

[Uncle]

One thing to consider is that college costs have increased exponentially over the years since your daughters went.

Hey - I didn't go to college until 1994 - over 22 years after graduating HS . . . Went to get both an undergrad & grad (only took, approximately 4 years with advanced standing - BSW 1997/MSW 1998) which I never could have done without the financial help of scholorships/scholastic awards/ grants/loans . . . It was way to expensive way back then to go to college full time, i also had to work part time/volunter - so I could live on my own in a 1 bed room apartment (hey older adult - not living in dorm) . . . SO - With what it cost kids today to get an advanced education - I can sympathize very well . . . YES - Not a gift, but necessities for living/surviving . . . Very Good Dad (& Mom) . . .


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[FranC]

Hidy ho mixerinos

Hidy ho back atcha

 

[hittman]

A coworker and I were walking at lunch today and saw sparks come off of a power pole. When we came back to work, the showroom was dark but my shop was lit. We have three phase power coming into the building and I checked it and we lost one of the three phases so some stuff is working while some is not.

 

[FranC]

A coworker and I were walking at lunch today and saw sparks come off of a power pole. When we came back to work, the showroom was dark but my shop was lit. We have three phase power coming into the building and I checked it and we lost one of the three phases so some stuff is working while some is not.

That’s kind of a strange outage.

 

[Skeebo]

My oldest is self sufficient for the most part now. Like I said, I volunteered to pay for the car repair because I knew the valve cover was leaking but never got around to getting it fixed so I felt like I should pay for it.

The youngest just started her second year of college and is talking about getting a job. She struggles a little more than our oldest keeping her grades up and she is on a scholarship so to me it's more important that she keep her grades up to keep the scholarship than to get some part time job and make $80-100 a week working. We saved college money for both kids since close to the time they were born. We didn't end up with enough to pay for 4 years but the oldest ended up with 12k in loans and the youngest will end up with some too. The loans are their responsibility to pay back. I figure that 12k isn't bad considering a four year degree is around 80k plus books and misc. expenses. It can be done a little cheaper if they don't stay in the dorm and live in an apartment with roommates. The youngest is in an apartment now but the rent is $480 plus groceries and stuff. She is going to find something a little less expensive next year but I don't want her to have to drive too far in the winter to get to campus. The room and board at her college was crazy in my opinion so we are actually saving money by her living in the apartment.

I applaud you, and I think your girls are lucky to have such a fantastic father, and I really mean that.

I went to college in 92 in Miami. College classes at the time were 90 dollars per credit, so a 3 credit class would run me about $270 a semester. I worked, received VA benefits from my father of about $450 per month, and along with pell grants, etc.. I was able to walk out of college without any debt. I generally took 3 class per semester so it would run me about $1600 per semester after books and tuition fees.

My middle daughter is going to the same school now. Cost per credit last year was $403. So a 3 credit class runs her a little over $1200 per semester. $3700 for 3 classes, and no book costs included. If you include books it can be over $4200 per semester.

My oldest graduated from USF in 2014. The cost there were exceptionally higher and I am guessing she'll never pay off her student loans.

Even my wife who is in her 40's, and we pay $800 a month towards her student loans, doesn't look like she'll ever fulfill the debt. She has a doctorate in chemical engineering though so it was a lot more than any of the girls.

 

[DavidOck]

A coworker and I were walking at lunch today and saw sparks come off of a power pole. When we came back to work, the showroom was dark but my shop was lit. We have three phase power coming into the building and I checked it and we lost one of the three phases so some stuff is working while some is not.

Make sure all the 3 phase stuff is off...

 

[FranC]

I finally got my Lemon Cake mixed at 3% this time. I haven’t added anything to it yet. I think I’ll try it solo first.

 

[barkfunklerbunk]

I might regret this later, but made a splurge and bought a huge 4K Sony TV. It'll be a huge upgrade on an older 32 inch 1080p Sony. I would have gone with Samsung, but the price per performance, or whatever, wasn't as good as it was/has been in previous years. The Sony was an incredible deal and a larger screen for about the same money as the Sammy. I don't think it'll help me with mixing, but it sure will be a nice cinematic experience.

 

[FranC]

I might regret this later, but made a splurge and bought a huge 4K Sony TV. It'll be a huge upgrade on an older 32 inch 1080p Sony. I would have gone with Samsung, but the price per performance, or whatever, wasn't as good as it was/has been in previous years. The Sony was an incredible deal and a larger screen for about the same money as the Sammy. I don't think it'll help me with mixing, but it sure will be a nice cinematic experience.

That will be nice for you