Someone had just posted on the NextDoor site about finding dad owls and hawks from having eaten poisoned rats.
That's why I intend to avoid using any poisons.
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- Mon May 20, 2024 2:34 am
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Rant of the Day v2.
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- Mon May 20, 2024 12:36 am
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Rats! A rat has apparently taken up residence in the shrubs near my back patio. ~X( My daughter's small dogs chase it, especially at night when it is active, barking their heads off but not a deterrence to the rat. Result of that is having to chase them back in the house so the neighbors aren't pis...
- Sun May 19, 2024 3:41 pm
- Forum: Space Related (& Freight) Ops
- Topic: Blue Origin
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Blue Origin launches six tourists to the edge of space after nearly two-year hiatus https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/19/world/blue-origin-rocket-ns-25-mission-scn/index.html Blue Origin’s tourism rocket has launched passengers to the edge of space for the first time in nearly two years, ending a hiatus ...
- Sat May 18, 2024 2:55 am
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: More Boeing Bad News
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Too much!
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- Sat May 18, 2024 2:54 am
- Forum: Space Related (& Freight) Ops
- Topic: SLS Roll-out
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Historic Starliner launch attempt delayed again as teams continue to assess helium leak https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/world/boeing-starliner-helium-leak-delay-update-scn/index.html NN — The target date for the highly anticipated inaugural crewed mission of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has moved y...
- Sat May 18, 2024 2:35 am
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: More Boeing Bad News
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Boeing whistleblower died by suicide, police investigation reveals https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/business/boeing-whistleblower-suicide-police-investigation/index.html Boeing whistleblower John Barnett died by suicide, according to a police report released on Friday, bringing to end an investigatio...
- Fri May 17, 2024 10:31 pm
- Forum: Where Are They Now
- Topic: Departed During 2024
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Dabney Coleman, actor of ‘9 to 5’ and ‘On Golden Pond’ fame, has died https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/entertainment/dabney-coleman-death/index.html Images CNN — Dabney Coleman, a veteran film and television actor known for roles in “9 to 5,” “Boardwalk Empire” and “Tootsie,” has died. He was 92. Col...
- Fri May 17, 2024 9:39 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI
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Did the incident ho yo their record as such? Not really sure. NTSB 830 says fractures of fingers, toes, nose not an accident. Also not sure if there is anything in FAR Part 141 which covers flight schools. Only other issue besides the injury and healing time was missing her original CFII checkride ...
- Fri May 17, 2024 8:51 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI
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But oh so unfortunate about the finger, most unnecessary thing to happen. Hope it heals perfectly long-term. It was the middle finger on her right hand. Well bandaged due to the stitches and a splint on top of that to prevent bending. I warned her about waving her hand around while driving to preve...
- Fri May 17, 2024 7:42 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI
That's why I'm not pushing her to get it right away. What you refer to is not the only issue. High density altitudes here combined with the performance (or lack thereof) of multi engine training aircraft (typically PA-44 Seminoles here) makes for stall / spin scenarios during MMC A demos. PP Edit: ...
- Fri May 17, 2024 6:26 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI
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That's why I'm not pushing her to get it right away.
What you refer to is not the only issue.
High density altitudes here combined with the performance (or lack thereof) of multi engine training aircraft (typically PA-44 Seminoles here) makes for stall / spin scenarios during MMCA demos.
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What you refer to is not the only issue.
High density altitudes here combined with the performance (or lack thereof) of multi engine training aircraft (typically PA-44 Seminoles here) makes for stall / spin scenarios during MMCA demos.
PP
- Fri May 17, 2024 5:51 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI
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Multi Engine Instructor (MEI) is a separate rating. The Flight Instructor ratings for Airplane (Category) are Single Engine, Multi Engine, and Instrument. Notice there is no mention of Land or Sea, thus if you are an instructor and have a Seaplane rating (Single Engine Sea / Multi Engine Sea) you ca...
- Fri May 17, 2024 5:36 pm
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: More Boeing Bad News
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Boeing shareholders vote to approve $33 million CEO pay package Imagine what he might have been awarded if he had actually done anything worthwhile! https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/investing/boeing-shareholders-vote-to-approve-usd33-million-ceo-pay-package/index.html Shareholders of embattled airpla...
- Fri May 17, 2024 5:21 pm
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: FUN chal
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METAR?
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- Fri May 17, 2024 5:20 pm
- Forum: Airline Rumours, Gossip and Chat
- Topic: Woody Needs to Forward This to BA
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The world’s best airline is paying staff a bonus of 8 months’ salary https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/business/singapore-airlines-staff-bonus-ink-intl/index.html Singapore Airlines is setting the bar high when it comes to bonus payouts. The carrier will reward its employees with a bonus worth nearly ...
- Fri May 17, 2024 4:03 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Rant of the Day v2.
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Not said by my parents.Fox3WheresMyBanana wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 3:29 pmWithout wishing to sound like one of your parents, "Go out and play".
More like "Stop playing and come in for dinner".
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- Fri May 17, 2024 4:01 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI
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Just got word from D#1 that she passed her CFII checkride. :YMPARTY: It was delayed by a month due to fractured and lacerated fingertip from having her instructor slam aircraft door while they were troubleshooting problem with door latch. :-o :(( Only thing left for her to do is get her multi-engine...
- Fri May 17, 2024 3:26 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Rant of the Day v2.
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Sports Betting Online sports betting has gotten so pervasive here that ESPN is devoting several hours of televised coverage of the PGA Championship golf tournament to betting propositions on a shot by shot basis. ^#(^ [-X No commentary on analysis of play, only betting on outcomes. ^! :-q :(( PP
- Fri May 17, 2024 3:15 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Stiga ride on lawnmower
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Re: Stiga ride on lawnmower
That was my first thought given the location.
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- Fri May 17, 2024 12:21 am
- Forum: Computer Chatter
- Topic: Microsoft Surface Pro 6
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Microsoft Surface Pro 6
I am just finishing setting up a Surface Pro 6 that I bought off E-Bay. It has an i7 processer with 16G ram and 512GB of storage, and a light-up keyboard as well. Originally, I had purchased a Surface 4 with the same specs from a local tech reseller however it had issues that they couldn't resolve a...