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11-24-2023, 8:17 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Heel Spurs - Anyone? in Off Topic Forum

Well I have learned my lesson, surgery from doctors who are Not Surgeons is not good. My first guy was making money by doing unnecessary ones and he...

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11-24-2023, 4:44 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Heel Spurs - Anyone? in Off Topic Forum

The joker I went to used to be a EMT and went to school part time at the big DO college here in town. The second opinion DPM I went to said no way...

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11-24-2023, 11:08 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Heel Spurs - Anyone? in Off Topic Forum

Big difference between a Podiatrist like I had which was just a DO and one Certified to be a Surgeon and he was not. DPM only have 4 years of...

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11-24-2023, 8:45 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Heel Spurs - Anyone? in Off Topic Forum

Most podiatrists are not MDs but DO who I do not have a lot of respect for, at least for surgery's. The one I went to for my broken leg near my ankle...

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11-22-2023, 9:25 AM

Bill George replied to a thread The Amalgimated Brain Trust in Off Topic Forum

When I suggested moving some place or state less expensive like Iowa I got laughed out of another Thread. House prices for housing costs are taken...

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11-21-2023, 8:53 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Replacing temp sensor on this pellet stove in Off Topic Forum

Hmm I just see a sensor and control board no Klixon perhaps its all controlled by the Out of Stock control board or sensor. Yes there are two...

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11-20-2023, 9:00 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Replacing temp sensor on this pellet stove in Off Topic Forum

So you need the correct switch…. get the parts list or call the Manufacture to get the right one, please do not guess. So is it the blower that...

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11-16-2023, 8:34 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Medicare Telemarketers in Off Topic Forum

Nope always been on Plan F never any Advantage plan. The application never left my desk, I used the Form and the Rate book.

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11-15-2023, 12:59 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Medicare Telemarketers in Off Topic Forum

A word of warning. I was all hyped about cutting my monthly premium cost by switching from Plan F to G. Wow when I signed up with F back in 2008 it...

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11-15-2023, 10:24 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Anthem plan D premium for 2024 is going up 62% in Off Topic Forum

I used that website last year and changed plans to Wellmark Blue saved hundreds this year not only on the monthly cost but for the drugs!

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11-12-2023, 8:59 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Additional Sealant for Pressure Treated Lumber? in Off Topic Forum

Interesting, so its basically a spring water source gravity feeding someplace downhill as there is no apparent power source.

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11-12-2023, 4:52 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Additional Sealant for Pressure Treated Lumber? in Off Topic Forum

My mom when she was alive had a Neighbour with a treated wood basement. I have not seen that house for 30 years so I have no idea if its still...

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11-11-2023, 8:54 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Skin Cancer Screening in Off Topic Forum

What I don’t get mine is all covered by Insurance, its not expensive to correct early before it leads to death or worse. Why take a chance? I have a...

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11-11-2023, 5:59 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Skin Cancer Screening in Off Topic Forum

Correct we have two friends die from skin Cancer, anyone who tells you to Ignore it will go away is a fool. If you wait to long the results are...

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11-10-2023, 10:17 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Robot vacuum? in Off Topic Forum

We also have a Shark and it self empties and does a decent job, but you do need to pick things up out of the way IF you want the job done right. We...

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11-09-2023, 4:40 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Incessant Fee’s, tip pandering, and Shrinkflation in Off Topic Forum

I and my two sons are both in a skilled trade and Union. They can retire with 5 and 6 figure incomes at age 55 if they want. Youngest son and his...

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11-09-2023, 2:21 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Incessant Fee’s, tip pandering, and Shrinkflation in Off Topic Forum

I am guessing the cost of living in the Seattle area is pretty steep. Move someplace cheaper. You can live in Iowa close to a larger town or city...

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11-08-2023, 8:27 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Incessant Fee’s, tip pandering, and Shrinkflation in Off Topic Forum

The young man in question parents have zero money in the bank and out of the three boys those parents had he is the only success story.... so far.

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11-08-2023, 6:20 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Incessant Fee’s, tip pandering, and Shrinkflation in Off Topic Forum

I don’t understand Doug, Warren did not start with Million in the bank he started with common sense and some smart investments. Today there are...

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11-07-2023, 10:16 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Wannabe Welder in Metalworking

My Primeweld 180 does the same and comes with a spool gun all for less than $600. I added a scratch lift start TIG which I never use. Took class...

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11-07-2023, 9:11 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Leaf sweeper in Off Topic Forum

I also have a John Deere zero turn but with just mulching blades and the cover for the discharge side it does a decent job on the leaves. Two or...

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11-07-2023, 9:00 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Wannabe Welder in Metalworking

Welding rods, 7018 is a low hydrogen high strength rod and easy to get a good weld with, but Only if dry and kept in a heated oven. Without being...

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11-06-2023, 6:25 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Wannabe Welder in Metalworking

Most pipeline and pressure vessel welding is either TIG welded root with with a 7018 cap or other spec’d rod, the root can also be 6010 with the...

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11-05-2023, 9:02 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Wannabe Welder in Metalworking

Duty cycle? Buy a more expensive welder and you will get a longer Duty Cycle which rarely concerns the Hobby welder anyway. Hobart, Miller or...

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11-05-2023, 7:36 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Wannabe Welder in Metalworking

With stick welding if it looks like Crap its a crappy weld. If you learn to weld with stick and DC is better, learn to Bend test your practice welds...

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11-05-2023, 2:05 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Wannabe Welder in Metalworking

Years ago a gas welding / brazing setup made sense but today the cost of gases and the hazmat fees do not make it cost effective. TIG takes a lot of...

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11-04-2023, 1:50 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Medicare Telemarketers in Off Topic Forum

I find when I inquire for like a certain company they inform me they can get any rate you want? But when I ask for the info and rates via email I...

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11-02-2023, 6:48 PM

Bill George started a thread Spray Paint in Off Topic Forum

Is it just me? I normally buy Rustoleum because its everywhere and to get my favorite Krylon I have go to Walmart which I hate. Rustoleum I can...

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