There's lumberthing I want to tell you - Page 126

Clodfobble · 02-27-2020, 07:06 PM

I mail a shit ton more than that, mostly medical insurance claims that are, believe it or not, harder to file online than in hard copy. But I also live in a suburb with centralized mailboxes every block or so. Outgoing mail goes in the slot when we walk/drive to pick up our delivered mail.

monster · 02-27-2020, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I mail a shit ton more than that, mostly medical insurance claims that are, believe it or not, harder to file online than in hard copy. But I also live in a suburb with centralized mailboxes every block or so. Outgoing mail goes in the slot when we walk/drive to pick up our delivered mail.

ditto. Death certificates have to go by mail too. still..... one today even, nearly two hears on.... ....mostly to prove wifey is ok to make the decision by herself.......

xoxoxoBruce · 02-28-2020, 12:40 AM

Good set up Jim, being on the porch undercover.
I've got a big mailbox and if the truck is far enough away to fully swing the door I doubt the mailman could reach the back of the box. I attached a clip like the kind on employee badges to the inside of the door to hold outgoing so he opens the door and it's right there. Still have to use the flag to let him know in case there's no incoming. But quite often if it's something that isn't pressing I don't even bother with the flag. He's a nice guy and I try to make it as easy as I can for him. I figure if he likes me maybe he'll not deliver some bills.

lumberjim · 02-28-2020, 02:20 AM

We hope the mailman approves of the box. Eventually, I'll be out front when he comes and I'll find out if he likes it.

Maybe get him to sell commissioned boxes to my neighbors for a lithe piece of the action.

I can't wait to retire. Only 15 years to go.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-28-2020, 05:42 PM

As a profitable sideline? Uh... tell me again how long it took to carve the 8 ?

monster · 02-28-2020, 05:59 PM

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As a profitable sideline? Uh... tell me again how long it took to carve the 8 ?

length of process just means increased retail price which means fewer sold but the end income is the same. Never underprice your art. If people like it, they will pay the price you ask.

Happy Monkey · 02-28-2020, 06:05 PM

There's someone in my parents' neighborhood who makes neon house numbers, and there are a bunch scattered around. No idea whether it's profitable, or just a hobby.

monster · 02-28-2020, 06:25 PM

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There's someone in my parents' neighborhood who makes neon house numbers, and there are a bunch scattered around. No idea whether it's profitable, or just a hobby.

...beware the risk of non-profitable hobbies becoming chores and removing the joy from your art...... either do it for nothing for your best buddies only, or price your work appropriately. /killjoy

LJ -that is a fabulous piece of work, really nice design.

lumberjim · 02-29-2020, 01:40 AM

Thanks!

BigV · 02-29-2020, 12:29 PM

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I can't wait to retire. Only 15 years to go.

Don't do this.

In fifteen years, you'll be retired, maybe. But you'll also look back and wonder what the fuck, where did the time go? Where are my kids, they're not kids--whoa, etc etc. You have today, only. Live it now.

Nice mailbox though.

lumberjim · 02-29-2020, 03:31 PM

That's great advice. Sounds familiar

BigV · 02-29-2020, 04:29 PM

goes around comes around.

Griff · 02-29-2020, 05:02 PM

I have to get back in this head space as well at about 5 years out.

lumberjim · 03-27-2020, 08:00 PM

Current situation:

Amanda's current situation :

BigV · 03-27-2020, 10:23 PM

that's six feet?

02-27-2020, 07:06 PM	#1876
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I mail a shit ton more than that, mostly medical insurance claims that are, believe it or not, harder to file online than in hard copy. But I also live in a suburb with centralized mailboxes every block or so. Outgoing mail goes in the slot when we walk/drive to pick up our delivered mail. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-28-2020, 12:40 AM	#1878
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Good set up Jim, being on the porch undercover. I've got a big mailbox and if the truck is far enough away to fully swing the door I doubt the mailman could reach the back of the box. I attached a clip like the kind on employee badges to the inside of the door to hold outgoing so he opens the door and it's right there. Still have to use the flag to let him know in case there's no incoming. But quite often if it's something that isn't pressing I don't even bother with the flag. He's a nice guy and I try to make it as easy as I can for him. I figure if he likes me maybe he'll not deliver some bills. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-28-2020, 02:20 AM	#1879
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	We hope the mailman approves of the box. Eventually, I'll be out front when he comes and I'll find out if he likes it. Maybe get him to sell commissioned boxes to my neighbors for a lithe piece of the action. I can't wait to retire. Only 15 years to go. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-28-2020, 05:42 PM	#1880
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	As a profitable sideline? Uh... tell me again how long it took to carve the 8 ? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-28-2020, 06:05 PM	#1882
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	There's someone in my parents' neighborhood who makes neon house numbers, and there are a bunch scattered around. No idea whether it's profitable, or just a hobby. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

02-29-2020, 01:40 AM	#1884
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Thanks! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-29-2020, 03:31 PM	#1886
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	That's great advice. Sounds familiar __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-29-2020, 04:29 PM	#1887
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	goes around comes around. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

02-29-2020, 05:02 PM	#1888
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I have to get back in this head space as well at about 5 years out. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-27-2020, 08:00 PM	#1889
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Current situation: Amanda's current situation : __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-27-2020, 10:23 PM	#1890
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	that's six feet? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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