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  1. ewenme

    Building Codes Are Stupid

    I think you're right, cda, that fire does not discriminate, but it does seem to pick on the stupider people. The codes are deaf and dumb, but not really stupid. They are just minimums that are in place to try to help protect the stupid ones in society: those who smoke in bed, turn on the stove...
  2. ewenme

    Simpson Strong Wall

    No learning without pain.:banghd
  3. ewenme

    State trooper association

    Uncle Bob: sounds like we had similar training and exposure to 'what to do' when bad things happen to our friends and neighbors. :You are one of the good guys!
  4. ewenme

    State trooper association

    What a revealing tally of statistics. These 'charities' seem to be taking lessons from the bankers and politicians. I'd rather give my money directly to someone. Wilson Daddy-O comes to mind. And, I give to my local police and fire guys, not to the 'solicitors.' who always manage to call at...
  5. ewenme

    Repair/Remodel of abandoned house

    Reality assessment is needed. But then, some folks do have more money than brains. IMHO.
  6. ewenme

    need a prayer if your able

    Wilson. You are much loved, and cared about. I know that prayers are wending their way to you and about you, and for you. Accept the strength of that knowledge. Hug your daughters and wife, and lean on them. Lean on us, and take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. God will hear the...
  7. ewenme

    Your Career

    Shame on you, whoever you are, if you think age is a credible reason to hire or not to hire. That's illegal. When I came to my current job I was a little over 60, and now I'm approaching 66. I plan to retire at the end of this month, as that was my aim: retire at 65 IF I CAN AFFORD IT. My...
  8. ewenme

    Olympia, WA council votes 6-1 for sprinklers in homes

    An abbreviated version of the statistics: 2,570 deaths per year in residential settings, from 366,600 fires. That means that you have a better chance of winning the lottery than dying in a fire [.007 chance of dying in a fire].
  9. ewenme

    Referring others and generating revenue for this board

    If you use this forum every day [365 days a year, one day free in Leap Year] and you pay $30/year for the pleasure of playing in this forum, then it costs you just slightly more than 8 cents per day. Why not ante-up and be a sawhorse? It's really cheap compared to DISH or Cell phones, and...
  10. ewenme

    little help here please!

    Demolition permit comes to mind. :-)
  11. ewenme

    Your Career

    In the beginning, I paid for my own certs/tests and I considered it a good investment in myself. My current and previous employers have paid for new cert/testing, and also for the classes to earn CEUs to retain the certs. An employer who invests in the professional development of its employees...
  12. ewenme

    little help here please!

    Try "Barkeepers Friend". It works on everything from metal to glass and it's made from the acid in rhubarb leaves. Don't drink/eat it and you'll be fine. Rinse well and enjoy!
  13. ewenme

    need a prayer if your able

    I don't see the need for the donations to be tax deductible. Might be my personal problem. Does the Building Codes Forum need to a non-profit organization? Isn't it already a corporation of one with bunch of volunteers who are supporting the idea and the execution of the ideal for the good of...
  14. ewenme

    Your Career

    The resume should be something you look at every year, at a minimum. What have you done in the past year that would enhance your resume? Nothing? Great things? Be more critical of your resume as time goes on: have you done extra-curricular, unpaid, community-oriented, volunteer things that show...
  15. ewenme

    Your Career

    Daddy-O, don't give in or give up, but do make peace with whatever happens. Love will get you through. Praying.
  16. ewenme

    Re-elect Jim Brown to the ICC Board

    There are many sciences that impact construction: indoor air quality, structural engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing, ventilation, floor/ceiling/wall finishing, glazing, and the details of each have impact on the others. Do all these sciences play well together? NO. Nor do their...
  17. ewenme

    Re-elect Jim Brown to the ICC Board

    Conarb, et al: At the core of the ICC is a group of very hard-working dedicated people. A lot of what drives the ICC is the Chief Executive Officer. Depending on that person's background and leanings, ICC moves in different directions. Is there someone out there who could fill that position...
  18. ewenme

    I am Sooooo P*ssed Off!

    Sue: What a disservice to the citizenry of the City. I'm sorry to hear that the city council will make such poor decisions. Why would they throw away a well-qualified administrator for a novice? I wish you the best here...and in the future.
  19. ewenme

    How fine a line do you draw "independent" in R202: Dwelling Unit?

    When you read the definition of dwelling unit in R202, what import do you place on 'independent'? I draw a very specific line that includes independent: electrical service, plumbing/water/sewer service; heating/mechanical/air circulation; and means of egress. In other words, dwelling units, as...
  20. ewenme

    Photography

    Passion shows. And why are you inspecting construction?
  21. ewenme

    Using the new Store

    I was pleased to see the new store. I used it today, and noticed one thing I would want to see changed: there is no link to the shopping cart on the page. If you shop and put something in the cart, then go back to shop, you have no way to get back to the shopping cart unless you add something...
  22. ewenme

    ICC Certification Survey

    I filled out part of the survey, and left some things blank. My results did not post, and I got an ERROR message: "You did not reply to all of the required fields. Sorry." Is this indicative of a biased survey? Or am I just being obtuse? Carol:beatdhrs
  23. ewenme

    Welcome Idaho

    Thank you! Now to round-up some new participants!
  24. ewenme

    Turkey

    Eagerly awaiting my day-after-T-day sandwich of turkey breast, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, with mayo and a bit of cream cheese.
  25. ewenme

    Happy Birthday Chris Kennedy

    Happy belated Birthday! And, many more, kid!
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