On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:08:51 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
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"Jessica B" wrote in message
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On Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:52:12 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
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LOL! Now, it's my turn to say, "funny girl". Sometimes I think you are a
guy
pretending to be a girl because you generally think so much more clearly
than a lot of girls but that "wasn't pointed right" pun is something no
guy
would think of. Only a girl (on the receiving end) would be likely to have
heard that. ROFLOL!

Well, if someone wants to believe I'm a guy, I guess they can if they
want. I do have two older brothers, so I had to measure up all the
time growing up. (Not again... another pun... yikes!)


Probably you have some Tomboy in you. But, the thing is there are people who
like to pretend to be girls when they post so they can get a guy on the
Usenet interested in them then they reveal they really are a guy and then
accuse anybody who was interested a faggot. This is the type of thing people
I beat handily via logical argument and facts as well as years of sailing
experience might indulge in to attempt revenge.

Yeah, I've heard that... lol. Well, look at what I do. There aren't
many of us who work in building departments!

People are petty. I try to avoid them if I run across them. It's just
not worth it.


You might not have the experience but you sure have the insight and common
sense. You seem to know more about sailing than Bruce, stuck at the
Bangkok
dock, does already. I guess, being an inspector, you are really aware of
how
systems work and how they can malfunction if not properly built. That type
of spatial and physical relationship understanding is quite rare in a
woman.

I think the thing that I'm always reviewing on the job is the
relationship between building codes... like electrical and plumbing.
We don't see a lot of problems with the commercial people on that
level, because they've been in the business a while and know the
issues. There are all kinds of levels of inspection for commercial
real estate.

Could it be that commercial people are more concerned with lawsuits if they
do something wrong and their insurance rates could go way up if they have a
lawsuit or two against them for negligence or malfeasance? Also, some
commercial contracts withhold the final payment(s) until the final
inspections are completed.

Absolutely true. Also, they've been around and know their stuff. We
hardly ever have a problem with a commercial builder. If we do, it's a
paperwork problem. I don't recall any actual safety issues, at least
not serious ones. There was one where the construction hat had a crack
in it. Apparently, some rebar fell on it and the guy never swapped it
out.

For the residential stuff, it really falls into two areas. The first
is when someone is upgrading or building, has ****ed off a neighbor
and gets reported. I'd say 5% of the time, they have the permits in
place and are doing things right. The other 95% of that group are
doing stuff without permits (so they're red-flagged), and about 1/2 of
the work is actually to code (for me that's the biggest issue, and I
tend to give people a break if they're doing things right or even
trying and are willing to listen to reason -- no you can't install a
50-amp breaker for circuit that has 5 outlets -- no you can't have the
water heater pressure release dump under the house). If they give me
lip, it's really easy to give them the gift of multiple RFs which
means inspectors of varying degrees of patience.

My friend with whom I do cycling training had an empty lot next door. The
contractor submitted plans which were approved by the code dept. But, when
they built the house (concrete block and poured concrete) they ignored the
setbacks and built a couple of wide balconies on the second story. The
balconies extended out to within a couple of feet of the property line which
is way past the setback requirement. They got red flagged. So what did they
do? The redrew the plans to include the wide balconies and submitted them
saying they were approved by the code dept. I guess they thought codes
didn't keep a copy of the originals on file. LOL! It looks like they are
going to have to tear down the balconies which is going to be a major
undertaking. Serves them right.

Ouch... bummer for them. But it sounds like they got what they paid
for.


Sticky buns and coffee - heaven on Earth.

Yeah!! I thought you were going to berate me over the cinnabon thing.
lol

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Besides athletes
need carbs.

Excellent! I'm going to use that.

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That's a very cute cut. I had something sort of similar to that about
five years ago.

Here's one from Christmas 2009... yes, it was posed, some make up, and
taken by a photographer.

http://stashbox.org/1060139/jb1.jpg


An Elizabeth Hurley look-alike. Zoweeee! I'm in love . . .

God No! You really think I look like her?? I've never heard that line
before. lol

I do. It's not a line. When I opened the link Hurley was the first thing I
thought of. Maybe it's the eyes. They have a hint of mischief in them.

Definitely mischief! (and don't give me any bs about __THAT__ not
being a line!)

(I wouldn't have put up with Grant's philandering for 2 seconds, and I
certainly wouldn't still be his friend!)

I don't know who Grant is but perhaps he's her hubby or ex? I don't keep up
with celebrity gossip at all.

Oh.. he was caught with a hooker in Oakland I think? All the while
professing his love to Hurley.


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You can use ground beans from a bag or grind them yourself. I prefer
to do my own, but then I have to deal with the grinder... not a huge
hassle, but I end up grinding up a bunch of beans, then they sit for a
week, so I kinda gave up and just buy the bags of ground.

You just need to find yourself a drinking partner. ;-)

Yeah, there are many who apply but few who are chosen!

It definitely does the froth. Just depends on how deep the steam tube
sits in the milk. I'm pretty precise about the temp. They claim you
can go up to 180, but I think it tastes scorchy. I usually pour the
milk then use a spoon to grab the froth.

The Cubans around here are into cafe con leché which is that same kind of
thing with the froth and really really strong on the caffeine and sugar. One
tiny cup = a mug of regular strength coffee.


Wilbur Hubbard