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Title: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Stetson on December 12, 2011, 12:20:22 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/08/cold-war-era-missile-silo_n_1137568.html

Home with missle silo attached.  I'd think about it but it's in NY
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Tallpine on December 12, 2011, 12:21:42 PM
Should be a bunch of those for sale in Montana.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on December 12, 2011, 12:32:57 PM
I'd live there....

I wonder if there are some around here. I bet there ae some in west virginia.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Boomhauer on December 12, 2011, 12:39:33 PM
He doesn't like bunkers.

Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on December 12, 2011, 12:41:49 PM
Kansas had some at one time for sale.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on December 12, 2011, 12:46:53 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/08/cold-war-era-missile-silo_n_1137568.html

Home with missle silo attached.  I'd think about it but it's in NY

Not bad.  All and all.  Except it is in NY and has been in the news for years.

I'd prefer an out of the way resort hotel that went out of business.

Now is the silo was active on the other hand...
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: bedlamite on December 12, 2011, 12:47:42 PM
Bugger. Missile not included.  =(
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on December 12, 2011, 12:48:35 PM
He doesn't like bunkers.




*Shrug* well, he seems to prefer long guns, and would probably appreciate a nest over a hole.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: vaskidmark on December 12, 2011, 01:05:05 PM
He doesn't like bunkers.

As a former bunker rat, let me comment - it's dry, you don't need to hold onto a grounding strap as you move about, and there's a rather small likelihood that the neighbors will be dropping mortars or rockets on it as you grill dinner on the roof.  That just leaves one question - how often does the power go out?

It appears that you don't have to go outside for much of anything, which is a huge plus.

Just wonder how much it would cost to truck it to some place that was not New York and had a) decent gun laws and b) a convenient golf course with target stands?

stay safe.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Strings on December 12, 2011, 01:29:57 PM
But we already have a home for him

(http://s.petco.com/assets/product_images/0/029695212697c.jpg)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on December 12, 2011, 01:39:56 PM
But we already have a home for him

(http://s.petco.com/assets/product_images/0/029695212697c.jpg)

No this is Mabs' home.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Boomhauer on December 12, 2011, 01:40:29 PM
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Just wonder how much it would cost to truck it to some place that was not New York and had a) decent gun laws and b) a convenient golf course with target stands?

Why do that when you can buy a silo elsewhere? This isn't the only redone missile silo by far.

Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on December 12, 2011, 01:51:37 PM

*Shrug* well, he seems to prefer long guns, and would probably appreciate a nest over a hole.


Bingo.  You can collapse a bunker or tunnel with finely ground flour, let alone a fuel air explosive.  For taking that silo, I'd kill the guards, park a truck over the door, drill in a hole, stick a hose to an exhaust.  Then loot it dry. 

Mobility and firepower trumps any fortification.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Tallpine on December 12, 2011, 01:54:01 PM
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[Just wonder how much it would cost to truck it to some place that was not New York /quote]

Would you be interested in buying some pre-dug postholes ?   :lol:
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: vaskidmark on December 12, 2011, 02:06:44 PM
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[Just wonder how much it would cost to truck it to some place that was not New York /quote]

Would you be interested in buying some pre-dug postholes ?   :lol:

Are they dry?

stay safe.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Tallpine on December 12, 2011, 03:42:29 PM
Quote
Are they dry?

Guaranteed, as long as you have a dry hole to put them in  =D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on December 12, 2011, 07:17:59 PM

Made an offer on a home today.  Not quite a silo, but it does have a mechanic pit in the detached garage.  Close enough, right?

Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on December 12, 2011, 07:30:48 PM
Made an offer on a home today.  Not quite a silo, but it does have a mechanic pit in the detached garage.  Close enough, right?



But does it have a good perch? Preferably one that won't put windows in danger of muzzle blast?
  >:D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Devonai on December 12, 2011, 07:41:43 PM
Just make sure the real estate agent addresses all of your concerns:

http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/10/10

Certain existing problems won't solve themselves:

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/3/21
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on December 12, 2011, 08:26:23 PM
But does it have a good perch? Preferably one that won't put windows in danger of muzzle blast?
  >:D

Actually, it really does.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on December 12, 2011, 08:34:11 PM
Actually, it really does.

Dormer window, or patch of roof?

(my dream house has a lot of dormer windows)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on December 12, 2011, 08:49:44 PM
Made an offer on a home today.  Not quite a silo, but it does have a mechanic pit in the detached garage.  Close enough, right?



Congrats!
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: never_retreat on December 12, 2011, 10:42:06 PM
This thing has been on the market for years.
I don't think I would have built as much house above ground. Do the silo doors still open?
I saw an article for one once that had the missile stored more horizontal near the surface. The owner turned that area into a massive garage/shop. The control area was farther underground and turned into the house portion.

http://www.missilebases.com/ (http://www.missilebases.com/)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: MicroBalrog on December 13, 2011, 06:06:12 AM
Fact: you can have blueprints for military command bunkers on the Internet and build your own.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: bedlamite on December 13, 2011, 07:28:58 AM
Fact: you can have blueprints for military command bunkers on the Internet and build your own.

Are you going to bring your entrenching tool over and dig me one?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: MicroBalrog on December 13, 2011, 08:34:40 AM
Are you going to bring your entrenching tool over and dig me one?

Pay me $1.76 million and I will.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on December 13, 2011, 01:04:23 PM
Offer was accepted today. Assuming the mortgage goes through without a hitch with expected terms, I'll be a proud owner of $80+k of debt. Figure I can pay it off in 5 ish years. Can be more aggressive than that if warranted, but will play it by ear.  

About an acre and a half, wooded, hill side, 20-25 minutes from work, etc. It's in ok shape, not great, not falling apart. It does have a detached garage, which is awesome and includes a small apartment. I figure I'll move all of my hobby stuff into the garage and make the house look "normal" (ie cluttered with useless junk that is supposed to look pretty).

Theoretical plan is to pay the house off in 5 years. Then immediately or after a couple year delay, rip down the house and replace it with a cabin. Pay that off within a max of 5 years, or less.  So that I have a very nice house on 1.5 acre, fully paid off by the time I'm 40. I could squish that down, but that'd require living under more austere conditions, which I would prefer not to do. By austere, I mean, not installing metal/wood working equipment, reloading bench, etc.

It'll be weird to have a home. Never had one of those before. Just places I lived.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Scout26 on December 13, 2011, 01:07:56 PM
We'll send Mrs. Monkeyleg to decorate....
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on December 13, 2011, 01:14:35 PM
Congrats Rev and sounds like you have a sound plan.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on December 13, 2011, 01:42:14 PM
We'll send Mrs. Monkeyleg to decorate....

If she was closer, I'd be very very tempted to give her a wad of cash and say "Have fun!"

A coworker's parents own a furniture store.  So it's there, or renting a box truck and hitting Ikea or Unclaimed Freight.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on December 13, 2011, 02:09:40 PM
Congrats, rev.  =)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: AJ Dual on December 13, 2011, 03:13:01 PM
If she was closer, I'd be very very tempted to give her a wad of cash and say "Have fun!"

A coworker's parents own a furniture store.  So it's there, or renting a box truck and hitting Ikea or Unclaimed Freight.

I say Ikea... Definitely Ikea. (http://criticalcommons.org/Members/adiab/clips/FF_FincherFightClub-possum.mp4/view)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on December 13, 2011, 03:19:15 PM
I see the Rev pad having some modern, but not overly modern, furniture.  Sparsley but smartly decorated, and somewhere, there will be real swords on the wall.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on December 13, 2011, 04:37:33 PM
I see the Rev pad having some modern, but not overly modern, furniture.  Sparsley but smartly decorated, and somewhere, there will be real swords on the wall.

You forgot the metric tons of books, I plan on turning one of the bedrooms into my library. But yes, that is pretty much it.

*eyes Jamis suspiciously*

May I ask how exactly you came to that accurate conclusion?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on December 13, 2011, 04:38:51 PM
I see the Rev pad having some modern, but not overly modern, furniture.  Sparsley but smartly decorated, and somewhere, there will be real swords on the wall.

I imagine rev's furnishings to be an illusion of middle class normalcy.  Complete and perfectly functional and acceptable by anyone standards.  And generally devoid of meaning - the real value being that the physical property belongs to him exclusivity.  And the real action being skills perfected working on... whatever...  long evening in the garage.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on December 13, 2011, 04:46:06 PM
You forgot the metric tons of books, I plan on turning one of the bedrooms into my library. But yes, that is pretty much it.

*eyes Jamis suspiciously*

May I ask how exactly you came to that accurate conclusion?

The slackjawed expression on my face is a front.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Tallpine on December 13, 2011, 04:52:21 PM
Room for a dungeon  ???

 >:D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on December 13, 2011, 04:58:45 PM
He did say there was a maintenance pit in the garage.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on December 13, 2011, 05:39:18 PM
I imagine rev's furnishings to be an illusion of middle class normalcy.  Complete and perfectly functional and acceptable by anyone standards.  And generally devoid of meaning - the real value being that the physical property belongs to him exclusivity.  And the real action being skills perfected working on... whatever...  long evening in the garage.

That is also accurate.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on December 13, 2011, 05:51:40 PM
S
You forgot the metric tons of books, I plan on turning one of the bedrooms into my library. But yes, that is pretty much it.

*eyes Jamis suspiciously*

May I ask how exactly you came to that accurate conclusion?

If you want the house to be a blank slate in terms of personality, you may want to do a secondary library in the garage....

or else, the book geeks will see through the front.  ;)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RocketMan on December 13, 2011, 10:35:47 PM
Post some pics of your new abode, Rev.  I'm sure many would like to see it.  We promise not to work out any assault routes on or through the property.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: AJ Dual on December 13, 2011, 11:52:31 PM
Post some pics of your new abode, Rev.  I'm sure many would like to see it.  We promise not to work out any assault routes on or through the property.

Like every window won't have a range marker card before the fresh roll of TP goes up in the bathroom...  ;/
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: MillCreek on December 13, 2011, 11:55:01 PM
I call dibs on the inaugural fast-roping down to the house.  From of course the obligatory black helicopter. 
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on December 14, 2011, 08:14:35 AM
I call dibs on the inaugural fast-roping down to the house.  From of course the obligatory black helicopter. 

(They're dark dark green. Just sayin)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Ben on December 14, 2011, 09:54:42 AM
(They're dark dark green. Just sayin)

Please, can we stop spreading this "dark green" rumor? It's all a story being planted by that guy that worked for Sikorsky. I think he still gets kickbacks from them. The GSA catalog has the paint for these helos clearly listed as, "Paint, Rotary Aircraft Special. Extra Black for Black Ops".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_erPrRfrEU
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Tallpine on December 14, 2011, 11:52:37 AM
Don't they have "invisible paint"  ???

That would work better with the silent rotors  ;)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on December 14, 2011, 12:06:04 PM
I call dibs on the inaugural fast-roping down to the house.  From of course the obligatory black helicopter. 

Rev, please, please, please take video of their specatular defeat.
 [popcorn]
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: AmbulanceDriver on December 14, 2011, 05:08:17 PM
Rev, please, please, please take video of their specatular defeat.
 [popcorn]


Or at least pictures of the craters they leave in the driveway.  Whether that be from a mistimed fast-rope or the mortars you used as party favors, either one works.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Tallpine on December 14, 2011, 05:16:31 PM
He did say there was a maintenance pit in the garage.


A place to keep Fistful ?   >:D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: CNYCacher on December 14, 2011, 06:15:00 PM
A place to keep Fistful ?   >:D

It puts the bacon on its skin or else it gets the hose again!
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Regolith on December 14, 2011, 09:59:21 PM
It puts the bacon on its skin or else it gets the hose again!

That's a waste of good bacon.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: seeker_two on December 14, 2011, 10:10:12 PM
That's a waste of good bacon.

Use pepperoni instead.....
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on December 14, 2011, 10:39:57 PM
A place to keep Fistful ?   >:D

Why in Asgard would I want to KEEP Fistful?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on December 14, 2011, 10:43:14 PM
Why in Asgard would I want to KEEP Fistful?


New damnit doll?
    http://www.busyfingerscrafts.com/     (http://www.busyfingerscrafts.com/)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: sumpnz on December 15, 2011, 01:54:52 AM
It puts the bacon on its skin or else it gets the hose again!

(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd328/sumpnz/bacon.jpg)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on January 31, 2012, 11:05:52 PM
Closing is done, have the keys, packing up the old place.

There is a spare apartment in the garage, so visitors are welcome.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on January 31, 2012, 11:42:15 PM
*cheers*
 =)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 01, 2012, 03:04:01 AM
Day I closed on my house was one of the weirdest days I've had but nice to say that I was now a home owner. =D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: seeker_two on February 01, 2012, 05:21:12 AM
Congrats!.....
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RocketMan on February 01, 2012, 07:28:04 AM
Outstanding.  Congrats, sir.  Enjoy your new home.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 01, 2012, 08:20:53 AM
Closing is done, have the keys, packing up the old place.

There is a spare apartment in the garage, so visitors are welcome.

Awesome!  Is the spare apartment above the torture pit?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 01, 2012, 08:22:21 AM
Awesome!  Is the spare apartment above the torture pit?

One and the same.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: TechMan on February 01, 2012, 09:02:37 AM
Congratulations!!!!
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 01, 2012, 09:12:01 AM

Thank ye, thank ye.

Any commendations for new home owner?   Need to buy a ton of lawn and snow junk.  Interior stuff I am buying from Ikea
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 01, 2012, 09:21:40 AM
Thank ye, thank ye.

Any commendations for new home owner?   Need to buy a ton of lawn and snow junk.  Interior stuff I am buying from Ikea

Pawn shops.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: CNYCacher on February 01, 2012, 09:25:50 AM
Thank ye, thank ye.

Any commendations for new home owner?   Need to buy a ton of lawn and snow junk.  Interior stuff I am buying from Ikea

One thing I have learned about owning homes and owning rental property is this:

Improperly-seated toilets are the highest ratio of (potential damage)/(cheap to fix).  If your toilet wiggles at all, pull it and reseat it properly.
Second-highest is probably basement drainage, a check-valve on your sump pump outlet line and a $10 watchdog water alarm from home depot
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 01, 2012, 09:44:35 AM
I'd consider just replacing all the toilet wax rings anyways.  Get it done with.  
Water supply lines to the toilets, dishwasher, and reefer if so equipped.
All the above is half a day's work, tops.
Replace all the ac/furnace filters
consider having someone come out and clean the hvac ducts.  Couple hundred bucks usually but can improve the air quality in the house considerably.

Tools, etc?

Plumber's wrench
Ladder long enough to get you on the roof
medium step ladder for smaller in house chores
Chainsaw (since you have property with trees).  
Gas powered trimmer
Axe
handsaw
couple shovels.
couple folding sawhorses
wheelbarrow (Two wheeled ones are the bees knees)
Rakes (leaf rake and a metal mulch rake)
Buckets.  Several 5 gallon and maybe a few smaller ones
If you keep most of your tools in the garage, make a "house kit", small tool box with the basics for quick projects.

What kind of vehicle do you have?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on February 01, 2012, 10:41:50 AM
has anyone warned informed the neighbors about their new neighbor ?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: TechMan on February 01, 2012, 10:45:04 AM
has anyone warned informed the neighbors about their new neighbor ?

Why would you do something like that.  It's more entertaining the let the neighbors find out naturally.  =D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 01, 2012, 10:48:03 AM
has anyone warned informed the neighbors about their new neighbor ?

It isn't like he is fistful or you. =D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on February 01, 2012, 11:05:36 AM
Why would you do something like that.  It's more entertaining the let the neighbors find out naturally.  =D
  ok has anyone counted to see how many neighbors there are.... currently
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 01, 2012, 04:00:38 PM
Pawn shops.

Good point.  Can't hurt, certainly.


One thing I have learned about owning homes and owning rental property is this:

Improperly-seated toilets are the highest ratio of (potential damage)/(cheap to fix).  If your toilet wiggles at all, pull it and reseat it properly.
Second-highest is probably basement drainage, a check-valve on your sump pump outlet line and a $10 watchdog water alarm from home depot

No basement, unfortunately.  Single floor ranch style. 

Gotcha, reseat the seat. Will pick up a few basic plumbing books. Not planning on doing my own for anything major, but I want to know more than my limitations.  So I don't get ripped off, if nothing else.


I'd consider just replacing all the toilet wax rings anyways.  Get it done with.  
Water supply lines to the toilets, dishwasher, and reefer if so equipped.
All the above is half a day's work, tops.
Replace all the ac/furnace filters
consider having someone come out and clean the hvac ducts.  Couple hundred bucks usually but can improve the air quality in the house considerably.

Good points.  Check and replace water lines and filters, gotcha.

Will check into the ducts.

Tools, etc?

Plumber's wrench
Ladder long enough to get you on the roof
medium step ladder for smaller in house chores
Chainsaw (since you have property with trees).  
Gas powered trimmer
Axe
handsaw
couple shovels.
couple folding sawhorses
wheelbarrow (Two wheeled ones are the bees knees)
Rakes (leaf rake and a metal mulch rake)
Buckets.  Several 5 gallon and maybe a few smaller ones
If you keep most of your tools in the garage, make a "house kit", small tool box with the basics for quick projects.

What kind of vehicle do you have?

Pretty much matches my list.  Tho I intend to get a cart in addition to a wheelbarrow. The property is on the side of a hill.  Pondering what to do with that.  Do want to clear a section of the high ground and make a small firepit.  Maybe eventually put a gazebo or very small pavilion up there.

Fortunately, re trees, my sister's boyfriend is in the tree business.  So likely kick him some loot for most of that sort of thing.  But a chainsaw is a handy thing.

Currently have a four door sedan.  Looking into used pickup truck in addition. 
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 01, 2012, 04:03:21 PM
Pickup truck is nearly a must given what you've described as the property.  Another option is to go the SUV route, and then aquire a small trailer.  You can do everything with a solid 4x8 utility trailer that you can with a pickup, but you can't do everything with a pickup you can do in an SUV. 
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on February 01, 2012, 04:10:06 PM
Pickup truck is nearly a must given what you've described as the property.  Another option is to go the SUV route, and then aquire a small trailer.  You can do everything with a solid 4x8 utility trailer that you can with a pickup, but you can't do everything with a pickup you can do in an SUV. 

good advice! last trailer i got was free  one before that was 35 bucks
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 01, 2012, 04:36:24 PM
Pickup truck is nearly a must given what you've described as the property.  Another option is to go the SUV route, and then aquire a small trailer.  You can do everything with a solid 4x8 utility trailer that you can with a pickup, but you can't do everything with a pickup you can do in an SUV. 

I have more experience than I ever want with a utility trailer attached to a HMMWV.  We hates backing up with the trailer, we hates it! 
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 01, 2012, 04:39:33 PM
Ha! Yeah the short tounge on a utility trailer makes it a bitch.  Backing the boat accurately is a breeze because there is almost 20' from the tounge to the front axle.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: CNYCacher on February 01, 2012, 04:47:12 PM
We hates backing up with the trailer, we hates it! 

Sit back, use your side mirrors and move the bottom of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go. It becomes easy peasy.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 01, 2012, 04:50:06 PM
Sit back, use your side mirrors and move the bottom of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go. It becomes easy peasy.

...

You're taking extreme liberty with being out of bayonet reach, you know this, right?  It can be corrected.

Try doing that at night, in NVGs, in the friggin woods with uneven terrain and a moron ground guiding you.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on February 01, 2012, 04:51:41 PM
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/front_mounted_hitches_by_hidden_hitch/1104000138_2053.aspx

trailer goodness   no more backing
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: 41magsnub on February 01, 2012, 04:53:26 PM
...

You're taking extreme liberty with being out of bayonet reach, you know this, right?  It can be corrected.

Try doing that at night, in NVGs, in the friggin woods with uneven terrain and a moron ground guiding you.

Try it with all that behind a HEMMT where if you can see the trailer in a mirror it is already jackknifed since the truck is so much wider and longer than the trailer.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: CNYCacher on February 01, 2012, 05:18:08 PM
You're taking extreme liberty with being out of bayonet reach, you know this, right?  It can be corrected.

Try doing that at night, in NVGs, in the friggin woods with uneven terrain and a moron ground guiding you.

I am more than a few feet from the 42nd parallel, don't forget to check your weapons :)

Sheesh, just trying to give a little help.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: AJ Dual on February 01, 2012, 05:18:40 PM
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/front_mounted_hitches_by_hidden_hitch/1104000138_2053.aspx

trailer goodness   no more backing

Yeah, but once you're up to freeway speed, the pucker factor has got to be IMMENSE.

Not even sure if that's legal in Wisconsin.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 01, 2012, 05:38:18 PM
...

You're taking extreme liberty with being out of bayonet reach, you know this, right?  It can be corrected.

Try doing that at night, in NVGs, in the friggin woods with uneven terrain and a moron ground guiding you.

Do you really forsee needing to do this at your new house anytime soon....


Oh, wait... Yes, I could see you needing to use a trailer in the middle of the night to dispose of... Something.
 :laugh:
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: CNYCacher on February 01, 2012, 07:14:10 PM
Do you really forsee needing to do this at your new house anytime soon....


Oh, wait... Yes, I could see you needing to use a trailer in the middle of the night to dispose of... Something.
 :laugh:

Yeah I wonder what.

Oops, brb guys I just felt a draft like I left a window opsennnnk,FSDKO;M; KL sss
sdfsd








dfffsss         
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 01, 2012, 08:03:22 PM
Yeah I wonder what.

Oops, brb guys I just felt a draft like I left a window opsennnnk,FSDKO;M; KL sss
sdfsd








dfffsss         

Maybe he should just get a dump truck and a back hoe...
 ;/
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 01, 2012, 08:12:42 PM

Sad news, friends.  Uh.  It appears CNYCacher has an unfortunate geocaching accident. Involving a woodchipper and three 50 lb sacks of lye. Terrible, just terrible. Could happen to anyone. Be safe out there when you're caching. 


 =D



Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on February 01, 2012, 08:15:50 PM
Sad news, friends.  Uh.  It appears CNYCacher has an unfortunate geocaching accident. Involving a woodchipper and three 50 lb sacks of lye. Terrible, just terrible. Could happen to anyone. Be safe out there when you're caching. 

(http://i41.tinypic.com/zmm5fr.jpg)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 01, 2012, 08:36:00 PM
Sad news, friends.  Uh.  It appears CNYCacher has an unfortunate geocaching accident. Involving a woodchipper and three 50 lb sacks of lye. Terrible, just terrible. Could happen to anyone. Be safe out there when you're caching. 


 =D





Just watch out for heavly pregnent minnosota police officers.

Yah...
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 01, 2012, 08:39:26 PM

(http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394113_10150535640414387_740499386_9211507_58961860_n.jpg)

Obviously, not posting too many photos on the public interwebz without careful editing.


This is the garage.  Yes, I know, it looks like it's out of Saw.  And ignore the grave shaped thingie in the middle.

ANYWAYS.

So, the garage is nice but needs some work. Definitely going to do some painting on the walls after a thorough cleaning. Will replace some of the faceplates on the outlets and have a look see at the wiring.  Now, oddly, there are vents in the bloody concrete.  I might pay someone to clean them out, and then seal them over. Debating on what to do with the floor. Probably leave that alone for now. Jamis was on the money with water lines. The bathroom in the garage has a cracked water pipe section. Not sure if the water frozen and expanded, or it just got cracked by accident.

Probably will install a wood pellet stove.  Preferably with a built in battery, but worst case, can buy a couple car batteries and rig something up. Oddly enough, I was considering making a solar panel array for driveway lighting. Be a good dual use system, I think. Normal circumstances, running the lights all night.  Emergency use, making my garage warm.

Apartment isn't bad. 10x10, I think?  Repaint walls, and probably replace the linoleum. It's in good shape, but ugly. Thinking to put in a bed (or bulk beds) in there with a desk, dresser and a mini-fridge.  Pre-supply with old army blankets, linens, "travel kit" ish toiletries, etc.  I'll be master keying the place so I could mail out keys to random folks for the apartment that won't work on the main house, but my key would work anywhere.

Thoughts, suggestions?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: bedlamite on February 01, 2012, 08:48:44 PM
  And ignore the grave shaped thingie in the middle.

That sounds like a sig ....
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 01, 2012, 08:53:34 PM
What? No large meat hooks?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Frank Castle on February 01, 2012, 08:56:37 PM
Quote
Now, oddly, there are vents in the bloody concrete.  I might pay someone to clean them out, and then seal them over.


Could they be drains ? If so, just hose the place down to clean it. 
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 01, 2012, 09:30:21 PM
What? No large meat hooks?

Oh, picking those up.


Could they be drains ? If so, just hose the place down to clean it. 

Nope, vents. Think it had a heating system previously in it.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 01, 2012, 10:05:30 PM
Speaking of flooring.

They just replaced the lobby floor with this laminate strips stuff that look like wood. It's very attractive and resonable price. EJ put in the lobby and front office in one weekend by himself.

They also did their trailer with wood panals that lock together. Looks VERY nice, though i imagine it was a bit more pricey. Once again, it looked really easy to put in (i was their the day ej and his dad where doing the living room) just cut the right size and snap it in.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Scout26 on February 01, 2012, 10:25:18 PM
An anti-slip flooring would be a good idea for the garage.

Maybe see if you can hook up the heat system to the old vents.  Once all the dust and other assorted critters have been cleaned out of it.

Probably get a deal on solar panels.  Fire sale prices...


And yes, I'd like my woodchipper back when you're done with it.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 01, 2012, 10:32:12 PM



And yes, I'd like my woodchipper back when you're done with it.

Really?

I hope he cleans in first...
 [barf]
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on February 01, 2012, 10:36:29 PM
Hmm... Old vents under slab.

...

Utility runs for power, data, compressed air, Argon, water, etc?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 01, 2012, 10:38:57 PM
Hmm... Old vents under slab.

...

Utility runs for power, data, compressed air, Argon, water, etc?

...   Don't tempt me, bro.

But I'd likely do that all from the crawlspace attic.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: MrsSmith on February 01, 2012, 11:16:28 PM
Garage flooring - seal it, then paint it with outdoor paint and blow on a coat of sand like what we use for cheap non-skid on a boat. Jamis, what's that stuff called? It isn't actually sand, what is it?
And this way you can still access the grave thing that isn't a grave if you need to.

Backing a trailer is simple. It's like backing a boat up using a tiller. If I can do it, so can you. Man up.

The whole thing with the toilet seals - you can do that yourself, doesn't require a plumber. You can do most plumbing things with the right tools and assuming the house is new enough that you don't have copper pipes. I pulled a clawfoot tub out one time to tile under it, paint behind it, and replace the fixtures. I learned in a rather costly way that old copper pipes are hard to get a seal on and don't always match with modern stuff. Ugh.

Also, having the ducts cleaned - that's not optional. Unless it was the house you grew up in and you bought it from your parents, you really don't want to be breathing in other people's ick. You can usually find a coupon in the weekly junkmail for $99 for the whole house. Most carpet cleaning companies do it too.

Can't believe no one has mentioned this, but you also need to look at securing your .... weapons and such. Motion detector, cameras, trip wires, etc. Just saying.

Don't forget to put a freezer in the garage so you have plenty of food on hand when we come up and take over Chez Rev.  >:D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on February 01, 2012, 11:25:30 PM
Backing a trailer is simple. It's like backing a boat up using a tiller. If I can do it, so can you. Man up.

 =D Bonus points awarded.

Can't believe no one has mentioned this, but you also need to look at securing your .... weapons and such. Motion detector, cameras, trip wires, etc. Just saying.

I actually ranted about that myself!  It just wasn't on APS.  =) 
...
Detcord.  There, someone had to say it.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 01, 2012, 11:28:01 PM


I actually ranted about that myself!  It just wasn't on APS.  =) 
...
Detcord.  There, someone had to say it.

Because it's REVDISK. Since when do we have to remind revdisk of the many ways to secure his valuables and weapons?
Hell, he's the one WE go to for that advice.
 ;/
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on February 01, 2012, 11:30:24 PM
Because it's REVDISK. Since when do we have to remind revdisk of the many ways to secure his valuables and weapons?
Hell, he's the one WE go to for that advice.
 ;/

True that.  Rev can correct me, but I think I prefaced my rant with something to that effect.  "Now, I probably don't need to say this, but..."
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 01, 2012, 11:35:18 PM
True that.  Rev can correct me, but I think I prefaced my rant with something to that effect.  "Now, I probably don't need to say this, but..."

*snort* I can tell you right now, I always figured if, for some reason, I visited rev, I'meeting him at a public location and will follow in his actual footsteps, until he says I am inside the perimeter.

Momma didn't raise no fool and I don't want to be all explody.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Tallpine on February 02, 2012, 12:40:45 AM
Quote
you can't do everything with a pickup you can do in an SUV. 

You might be surprised what one can do in a pickup  =D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 02, 2012, 12:43:28 AM
When it comes to backing a trailer, the farther the wheels are from the towing vehicle the easier it is to control.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: sumpnz on February 02, 2012, 01:28:33 AM
You might be surprised what one can do in a pickup  =D

The tailgate on a 2001 Ford Ranger is at the perfect height.    :angel:
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: AJ Dual on February 02, 2012, 01:31:51 AM
*snort* I can tell you right now, I always figured if, for some reason, I visited rev, I'meeting him at a public location and will follow in his actual footsteps, until he says I am inside the perimeter.

Momma didn't raise no fool and I don't want to be all explody.

I'd be tempted to shuffle in random directions, or take off in running starts to see if he turned white, or got upset, or made a lunge to stop me.

But that may be because I have four daughters, a wife, and a female dog and female cat in my house.

Death, if sufficiently sudden and physical just loses it's fear.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Strings on February 02, 2012, 02:46:54 AM
>But that may be because I have four daughters, a wife, and a female dog and female cat in my house. <

Seriously, AJ: were you like Hitler in a previous life? That kinda karma should take something MAJOR
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 02, 2012, 02:52:33 AM
You might be surprised what one can do in a pickup  =D

Try a VW Bug. >:D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 02, 2012, 05:26:16 AM
>But that may be because I have four daughters, a wife, and a female dog and female cat in my house. <

Seriously, AJ: were you like Hitler in a previous life? That kinda karma should take something MAJOR

And to think, it hasn't even gotten bad yet. Wait until the girls hit puberty.
 :O
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: TechMan on February 02, 2012, 08:43:51 AM
And to think, it hasn't even gotten bad yet. Wait until the girls hit puberty.
 :O

That's when AJ will be sitting up all night cleaning his guns.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 02, 2012, 09:03:05 AM
And to think, it hasn't even gotten bad yet. Wait until the girls hit puberty.
 :O

That is when we find AJ curled up in a corner comatose, drooling on himself.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 02, 2012, 09:39:56 AM
Can't believe no one has mentioned this, but you also need to look at securing your .... weapons and such. Motion detector, cameras, trip wires, etc. Just saying.

Don't forget to put a freezer in the garage so you have plenty of food on hand when we come up and take over Chez Rev.  >:D

Obviously, that is not a problem:  http://revdisk.org/blog/?p=66

I'm just not posting my thoughts on physical security of my toys here on the public interwebz.

Re food, not a problem either.  Probably not a freezer, but we'll see.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 02, 2012, 12:40:59 PM
I'd suggest efficient shelving for the garage right off the bat.  I built mine out of 2x4's and osb, using drywall screws to put it together.  One man operation, but an extra set of hands is useful.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/Atc1man/Mobile%20Uploads/0607001900.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/Atc1man/Mobile%20Uploads/0605001507.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/Atc1man/Mobile%20Uploads/0607001959.jpg)

I built mine to accommodate rubbermaid bins for storage, coolers, etc.  Ymmv.  Dimensions depending on needs.  I can climb that set of shelves if there isn't a ladder handy.  Oh and I put peg boards on the ends for hanging tools.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 02, 2012, 01:32:39 PM
I'd be tempted to shuffle in random directions, or take off in running starts to see if he turned white, or got upset, or made a lunge to stop me.

But that may be because I have four daughters, a wife, and a female dog and female cat in my house.

Death, if sufficiently sudden and physical just loses it's fear.

*I* would just hit the ground.  I'm not cruel enough to save your life.

 =D

But seriously, there will probably be no landmines due to local regs.


I'd suggest efficient shelving for the garage right off the bat.  I built mine out of 2x4's and osb, using drywall screws to put it together.  One man operation, but an extra set of hands is useful.

Yea, that's what I've been looking at. Maybe something other than plywood, because I wouldn't mind it looking pretty.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BridgeRunner on February 02, 2012, 03:18:22 PM
Trouble with shelves is they're only as pretty as the stuff you put on 'em.  Cabinets ftw.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on February 02, 2012, 03:24:46 PM
Trouble with shelves is they're only as pretty as the stuff you put on 'em.  Cabinets ftw.

Shelves are much easier to build - and dirt cheap to boot.  No hinges, latches or pulls.  (Granted, this is for garage/basement utility shelves.)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BridgeRunner on February 02, 2012, 03:33:25 PM
Thank you, Nick Obvious. I just figure Rev's got his own place, he's got all kinds of plans, a to-buy list a mile long...

Why not contribute to the mental and budgetary mayhem with fun ideas like garage cabinets.  >:D  Besides, what better way to pick up cabinetry skills than with garage storage as a first effort?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 02, 2012, 04:17:17 PM
Shelves are much easier to build - and dirt cheap to boot.  No hinges, latches or pulls.  (Granted, this is for garage/basement utility shelves.)

Plus, I would think, for a working type garage, they would be easier for grabbing what your looking for quickly.
Also, you'd be dealing with odd shapes and such, that might not fit behind the door.

I also have always thought that peg board with hook type things look really convienient for tools and such. No digging about in a drawer or box, just snag it off the wall and get back to work.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BridgeRunner on February 02, 2012, 05:01:47 PM
True.

Plus easily accessible improvised weaponry. Rev being Rev, the garage could become the site of a pitched battle at any time.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 02, 2012, 05:39:30 PM
True.

Plus easily accessible improvised weaponry. Rev being Rev, the garage could become the site of a pitched battle at any time.
=D
Has anyone mentioned webcam?

(mearly so we can critique his form and follow through  :angel: )
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 02, 2012, 07:44:00 PM
If you want pretty garage shelves, paint them.  Cabinets are nice for some things, but for larger things and odd shaped stuff cabinets suck.  I believe in sturdy garage shelves that will hold a lot of weight.  I also like to be able to see stuff, or label bins if that's what stuffs in.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: AJ Dual on February 02, 2012, 07:54:48 PM
And if built right, they'll serve as bunks for slaves/concubines in a pinch.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 02, 2012, 07:56:26 PM

The shop comes with a massive peg board, which I've already purchased pegs for. 

Probably going to pick up a "Real Organized 74"H x 48"W x 18"D Steel Freestanding Shelving Unit".  Looks a bit better than 2x4 and plywood, and has 350lb weight per shelf load. Should be more than enough for random stuff.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 02, 2012, 07:57:23 PM
And if built right, they'll serve as bunks for slaves/concubines in a pinch.

I build mine sturdy enough that if he added an industrial grade freezer unit to the garage he could stack victims in there like cordwood.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 03, 2012, 12:38:36 AM
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418180_10150538388089387_740499386_9218417_1238741550_n.jpg)

Eh, lotta friggin painting to be done.  Found a nifty putty.  It's pink, and turns white as it cures.  When fully white, you can sand. 

That's Killz primer.  Yes, I need to finish edging. Will look at the results in a day or two to determine whether to add a second coat.  Then have a semi-glass for the final. Mid-grade for both.  Not the cheap junk, but definitely not "premium".  Just want something I can keep reasonably clean and it'll last a couple years.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 03, 2012, 12:45:54 AM
Looks like you are off to a great start.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Perd Hapley on February 03, 2012, 12:50:13 AM
Seriously, AJ: were you like Hitler in a previous life? That kinda karma should take something MAJOR

Probably just talked too much in the theater.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: CNYCacher on February 03, 2012, 11:48:10 AM
Looks like you are off to a great start.

Thanks.  I'm pretty happy with it so far.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 03, 2012, 12:24:10 PM
Thanks.  I'm pretty happy with it so far.

Huh wa?


Rev, is that the garage you're painting?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 03, 2012, 02:08:18 PM



Rev, is that the garage you're painting?

You know, I was thinking it was the inside of the house and going "man, that floor looks crappy, I hope it's on his todo list..." Until you made this post.
 :facepalm:

 :laugh:
I think the cabinets threw me.

Looking good, rev.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 03, 2012, 02:21:35 PM
Huh wa?


Rev, is that the garage you're painting?

I let Cacher out of the pit to paint.  He is doing an excellent job.  Otherwise he lubricates the woodchipper. 

And yes.  Walls, ceiling and last floor
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 03, 2012, 05:08:15 PM
I let Cacher out of the pit to paint.  He is doing an excellent job.  Otherwise he lubricated the woodchipper.

And yes.  Walls, ceiling and last floor

Ah, good copy now.



Now's a good time to clean the snot out of the garage floor, pressure wash might even be in order if you feel so inclined.  Well, once the paint drys on the walls  :lol:

Speaking of which, pressure washer is another item you might consider on your list.  Not the end of the world without one, but they are nice to have. 
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 03, 2012, 05:42:41 PM
Ah, good copy now.


Now's a good time to clean the snot out of the garage floor, pressure wash might even be in order if you feel so inclined.  Well, once the paint drys on the walls  :lol:

Speaking of which, pressure washer is another item you might consider on your list.  Not the end of the world without one, but they are nice to have. 

Enslaving APS members is very handy for housework, you know.

Yea. I'm pondering that. I can tarp and tape the walls, hit it with a pressure washer.  Or just sweep and mop. I'm going to seal the cracks, for sure.  Not sure whether to repaint the floor or not. I really don't want to scrape up the paint on the floor, that's for sure.

Guest apartment is nicely square, so it's paint and replacing the crappy linoleum. Any suggestions on that score?  Wouldn't mind real or fake wood floor.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: seeker_two on February 03, 2012, 06:01:11 PM
Best thing my wife & I ever did house-wise was to forgo ANY carpeting and have wood-grain linoleum in every room of the house. Easy to clean, allergen-resistant, and no unsightly staining....something a guy like yourself could appreciate.... ;)

My SIL's family went a different route.... They didn't put any flooring down....instead, staining the concrete slab to use as the floor. Considering that they have three small children and live in a flood plain, this has proven more than practical....
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BridgeRunner on February 03, 2012, 06:05:12 PM
Oh, never mind.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 03, 2012, 06:07:13 PM
Wood laminate, like I said earlier. Looks real nice, but just peel a strip off the back and stick it down to install.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 03, 2012, 08:19:06 PM
Enslaving APS members is very handy for housework, you know.

Yea. I'm pondering that. I can tarp and tape the walls, hit it with a pressure washer.  Or just sweep and mop. I'm going to seal the cracks, for sure.  Not sure whether to repaint the floor or not. I really don't want to scrape up the paint on the floor, that's for sure.

Guest apartment is nicely square, so it's paint and replacing the crappy linoleum. Any suggestions on that score?  Wouldn't mind real or fake wood floor.


Wood laminate is probably fine in the guest apartment. Cleans real easy like.  Not sure how it handles blood, though. Tile the floor in the guest bathroom.  

As far as the garage, it's still just a garage.  A clean floor is nice, (I can't stand it when mine's dirty) but scraping and repainting seems like way too much work.

Just my opinions anyway.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 03, 2012, 08:27:47 PM
Wood laminate is probably fine in the guest apartment. Cleans real easy like.  Not sure how it handles blood, though. Tile the floor in the guest bathroom.  

As far as the garage, it's still just a garage.  A clean floor is nice, (I can't stand it when mine's dirty) but scraping and repainting seems like way too much work.

Just my opinions anyway.

It doesn't stain and it seals very well, so no seepage under the flooring. But you have to use a towel to get whats in the grain of the wood, because a standard mop doesn't work. Although a spong mop might work...

(yes, I know how it handles blood. No, I am not some crazy killer person)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: CNYCacher on February 03, 2012, 10:22:28 PM
The rolled vinyl flooring options are quite attractive.  Completely non-porous, one-piece. . .
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: seeker_two on February 03, 2012, 11:52:38 PM

(yes, I know how it handles blood. No, I am not some crazy killer person)

No one ever said you were crazy.....
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 04, 2012, 12:07:48 AM
Seeker beat me to it. =D
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 04, 2012, 10:47:22 PM
The rolled vinyl flooring options are quite attractive.  Completely non-porous, one-piece. . .

Went looking at vinyl today. Do not want. Don't like the look or texture. Wood laminate is what I'll likely go with, specifically the kind that snap together and do not need to be glued down.  It's held down by being interlocked, and by the edging. Not a fan of the fact that it has cracks (which can and will soak up liquids), but I'm pondering if I can put some clear coat on top of it.

Looked at tile. Do not like cleaning grout. So it'll probably be some stone looking linoleum for the bathroom.  

Started hanging up tools on the primary peg board (4x12, I believe).  Need more pegs, so a trip to Harbor Freight is in order.

Took off the shelving in the far left of the above photo. The rails will be slightly more difficult to remove. It's only nailed in place, but ye Gods is it securely nailed in place.  Not a biggie.  Windows and baseboard are painted now. Picked up stainless steel cover plates for electrical outlets and light switches. Did second primer coat after sanding. Still need to do on top and undersides of the cabinets. It's not visible under normal circumstances, but I still want to do a thorough job. Will wait a while and thoroughly sand before putting semi-gloss on.

And swept the floor a bit because some folks commented on it.   :P
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 05, 2012, 09:30:36 AM
http://www.smarthome.com/33663/Bed-Bunker-King-Double-Bed-Safe/p.aspx
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 05, 2012, 12:27:00 PM
Went looking at vinyl today. Do not want. Don't like the look or texture. Wood laminate is what I'll likely go with, specifically the kind that snap together and do not need to be glued down.  It's held down by being interlocked, and by the edging. Not a fan of the fact that it has cracks (which can and will soak up liquids), but I'm pondering if I can put some clear coat on top of it.

Katie and EJ have that in their trailer. They did not coat it. As far as I know they have had no issues with seepage, and that's with multiple old lady dogs flooding half the trailer, at times. So far it looks like the flooring will outlast the trailer.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 05, 2012, 11:34:18 PM
I want to stab whoever planted ivy.  From what I understand the wife of the couple that owned the place prior to the doctor I bought the place from did a lot of landscaping.  Doc let all of it get overgrown. Lotta leaves and plants to remove.  Driveway is cleared and can now park a dozen cars with room to spare. 

Need to finish painting and then start on clearing the brush.  That is going to be fun.  Khukri for the win. 

Plan on installing bar and giant TV in the ridiculious living room.  Could host a hell of a party.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 06, 2012, 08:12:46 AM
I want to stab whoever planted ivy.  From what I understand the wife of the couple that owned the place prior to the doctor I bought the place from did a lot of landscaping.  Doc let all of it get overgrown. Lotta leaves and plants to remove.  Driveway is cleared and can now park a dozen cars with room to spare. 

Need to finish painting and then start on clearing the brush.  That is going to be fun.  Khukri for the win. 

Plan on installing bar and giant TV in the ridiculious living room.  Could host a hell of a party.

Let me know when and I'll invite myself.
 :-*
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 06, 2012, 09:41:29 AM
Let me know when and I'll invite myself.
 :-*

Working on it, so I can actually just mail folks a key that lets them into the guest room but not my house and garage proper.  You won't want to visit until I finish the room anyways.  Unless you want to sleep on concrete slab.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 06, 2012, 10:19:30 AM
Working on it, so I can actually just mail folks a key that lets them into the guest room but not my house and garage proper.  You won't want to visit until I finish the room anyways.  Unless you want to sleep on concrete slab.

LOL I've selpt worse places ;)

Any fly fishing around your parts?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 06, 2012, 10:20:36 AM
Oh, and I'm inventing a new APS Meme.....

Meanwhile, at Rev's house

(http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/09/04/lots-of-bicycle-locks_e88ZA_17340.jpg)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 06, 2012, 10:45:18 AM
Working on it, so I can actually just mail folks a key that lets them into the guest room but not my house and garage proper.  You won't want to visit until I finish the room anyways.  Unless you want to sleep on concrete slab.
LOL I've selpt worse places ;)



As have I.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 06, 2012, 01:52:00 PM
LOL I've selpt worse places ;)

Any fly fishing around your parts?

Yes ish. Best fishing is in the northern parts of PA, roughly 2 hours northwest around State College or Raystown Lake, IMHO.


Oh, and I'm inventing a new APS Meme.....

Meanwhile, at Rev's house

http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/09/04/lots-of-bicycle-locks_e88ZA_17340.jpg (http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/09/04/lots-of-bicycle-locks_e88ZA_17340.jpg)

Ah.  Interesting challenge, I suppose?  If those are the model I'm thinking of, would only need one or two Bic pens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryptonite_lock#Lock) to open them.  I do plan on buying two doors, putting cuts in both so they can form an X, and outfitting them with a few dozens different door knobs, bolts, et al. Practical practice pieces.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 06, 2012, 06:31:52 PM
Yes ish. Best fishing is in the northern parts of PA, roughly 2 hours northwest around State College or Raystown Lake, IMHO.


Ah.  Interesting challenge, I suppose?  If those are the model I'm thinking of, would only need one or two Bic pens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryptonite_lock#Lock) to open them.  I do plan on buying two doors, putting cuts in both so they can form an X, and outfitting them with a few dozens different door knobs, bolts, et al. Practical practice pieces.

Ah I've been up there, fished penns creek a few years back.  Beautiful country.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 07, 2012, 04:12:49 PM


Serious question, how the heck do I clear over an acre of thick brush, small trees, leaves and (@$&$@ ivy in the best, easiest way possible? I'm thinking machete and steel rake, unfortunately.

(Yes, that means no "detcord", "flamethrower", etc)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on February 07, 2012, 04:35:08 PM

Serious question, how the heck do I clear over an acre of thick brush, small trees, leaves and (@$&$@ ivy in the best, easiest way possible? I'm thinking machete and steel rake, unfortunately.

(Yes, that means no "detcord", "flamethrower", etc)

brush hog on a small tractor.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 07, 2012, 04:46:17 PM
Nick has your answer.  Should be able to find someone to do it for you rather inexpensively.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on February 07, 2012, 04:50:53 PM
goats
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 07, 2012, 08:02:27 PM
goats

Fainting goats for the win.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 07, 2012, 08:14:13 PM
goats

Actually, not an unreasonable suggestion. They're are landscaping services that bring a herdof goats to graze a property.

Goats can take out a lot of vegitation very quickly, but don't destroy grass like sheep. The don't rip it up by the roots, but crop of the top.

It may take a bit longer then tradition rip it out and be less fun too folks with destructive joys, but would leave a more natural landscape behind.
Besides, goats are fun to watch.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: seeker_two on February 07, 2012, 09:15:18 PM
Controlled burn?.....
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: sumpnz on February 08, 2012, 12:48:58 AM
I keep threatening my wife that we'll get goats to help keep the blackberries in check at our place.  And an Anatolian to keep the coyotes/bears/cougars from eating the goats (before I do  >:D).
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: CNYCacher on February 08, 2012, 07:40:12 AM
Goats can take out a lot of vegitation very quickly, but don't destroy grass like sheep. The don't rip it up by the roots, but crop of the top.

Just the tip!
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: birdman on February 08, 2012, 08:38:33 AM
When you do wiring...my suggestion (what I'm gonna do in my home) modular wall plates in as many places as possible (several per room) with at least:
Duplex LC
Cat5e/6 (two)
Coax-F
Two blanks
Wire with cable in-tube, one used for the above, one empty with pull cord

Any room with media, throw in an extra plate with hdmi and MTP (12 fiber to media/computer closet)

Pre-wire with cat6, fiber, coax

At least one independent 20A circuit per room for power (multiple for rooms with potential for higher loads)

Three phase to office and work rooms (plus normal)

There, future proofed for at least a few years--worst case, ANY current link type has media converters to run over fiber.

Can you tell I HATE running wire through existing walls?
Also (on my home wish list)
Media/computer closet with breakouts for all of the above, separate closet for UPS, both semi-hardened and shielded with physical disconnect and surge isolators on all copper
(preferably in separate room as part of "safe" room)
multiple servers with automated fail-over. 
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: MillCreek on February 08, 2012, 08:43:21 AM
^^^^ What, no Faraday cage room lined with copper mesh?  Wave hello to the black helicopters for me!
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: seeker_two on February 08, 2012, 10:01:39 AM
^^^^ What, no Faraday cage room lined with copper mesh?  Wave hello to the black helicopters for me!

You mean the dark green helicopters, right?.... ;)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 08, 2012, 11:28:14 AM
When you do wiring...my suggestion (what I'm gonna do in my home) modular wall plates in as many places as possible (several per room) with at least:
Duplex LC
Cat5e/6 (two)
Coax-F
Two blanks
Wire with cable in-tube, one used for the above, one empty with pull cord

Any room with media, throw in an extra plate with hdmi and MTP (12 fiber to media/computer closet)

Pre-wire with cat6, fiber, coax

At least one independent 20A circuit per room for power (multiple for rooms with potential for higher loads)

Three phase to office and work rooms (plus normal)

There, future proofed for at least a few years--worst case, ANY current link type has media converters to run over fiber.

Can you tell I HATE running wire through existing walls?
Also (on my home wish list)
Media/computer closet with breakouts for all of the above, separate closet for UPS, both semi-hardened and shielded with physical disconnect and surge isolators on all copper
(preferably in separate room as part of "safe" room)
multiple servers with automated fail-over.  

Not in the current house.  It's job is to be habitable for 3-6 years (5 planned) until I pay off the entire property.  Then yes, I will do a tear down and replace, and will likely do my own wiring runs.  Probably pay a buddy electrician to bless the install.

For wiring, I'm still debating but honestly Cat6/coax/HDMI 1.4 SHOULD cover everything.  Probably dual cat6, for installing a VOIP system.  And be flexible enough to cover future needs. As for fiber, meh. Internally, no. I doubt I'll build a house large enough for Cat6 limitations to apply. Between portions of the property, maybe. Will try like a demon to put in channels, sleeves or pipe for the cabling. And yes, they'd all run to punch down blocks for ease for reconfiguration. Grounded metal pipes are preferred, obviously, but I'm aware of PVC piping with minimal grounded shielding around it (basically a giant cat5 cable).

Fiber is a PITA to deal with, and only has the advantages of distance and EMI resistance. If the equipment on either end isn't shielded, EMI advantage is near nill.  If the equipment is < cat6 distance apart, distance advantage is near nill.  We'll be using cat6 for a LONG time.  It easily handles 10Gb ethernet and I suspect will be able to handle 100Gb ethernet in another 5 years. If I have requirements for more than 100Gb ethernet, I need to either bundle ports or build a dedicated structure for said requirements. Sure, it is future proofing the place, we both know a century from now, they'll STILL be making Duplex LC media converters. Just too much of it buried in concrete or through the countryside to ignore.

I'd give a lot for 3 phase, but I have a feeling it won't be offered at my property and/or hideously expensive (as in hundred thousand plus) to run it to my property.  I don't make that kind of cash, and it'd be cheaper to rent/purchase a small workshop in an industrial area with a 3 phase feed already.

I'd love that kind of setup. I've sketched up virtually the same exact rig AND priced it out. Except mine would have a flywheel rig to act as an airgap and quasi UPS. My wallet just can't hack it unless I'm willing to overleverage myself. Which is the opposite of what my current financial planning is accomplishing.


^^^^ What, no Faraday cage room lined with copper mesh?  Wave hello to the black helicopters for me!

...  First off, that is the "radio frequency isolation and testing room". (Sadly, birdman or I would likely use it for that purpose too...) And second off, I'd probably be able to identify the pilot and curse him or her out for still owing me a case of beer.  Third off...  Ah, wait, damnit, seeker beat me to it.

 =D


Yanno...  I'm not sure if it says something or not, but does anyone else find it interesting that the military-industrial geeks tend to have the same ideas?


brush hog on a small tractor.

Gotcha, will try to locally source someone with that rig.  Timewise, I suspect it'd reduce the clearance work to maybe 5-10% of what it'd be to clear it all by hand.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Stetson on February 08, 2012, 12:49:55 PM
If you have any decorative or fruit bearing plants (blackberries, raspberries, etc) you can probably get people to pay you to let them dig them out.  If it were reasonable and you were in my area, I would.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 08, 2012, 04:34:41 PM
If you have any decorative or fruit bearing plants (blackberries, raspberries, etc) you can probably get people to pay you to let them dig them out.  If it were reasonable and you were in my area, I would.

Not that I am aware of.  There is a berm of bushes that I haven't identified yet.

Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on February 08, 2012, 06:11:50 PM
I'd give a lot for 3 phase, but I have a feeling it won't be offered at my property and/or hideously expensive (as in hundred thousand plus) to run it to my property.  I don't make that kind of cash, and it'd be cheaper to rent/purchase a small workshop in an industrial area with a 3 phase feed already.

The solution to that is a rotary phase converter.  Inexpensive, even to buy outright, and CHEAP to build yourself.  This is how I run 460V three phase in my residential shop.  In a pinch, a static phase convert will work, but I personally prefer the true three phase legs offered by a capacitive balanced RPC.  Motors run cooler.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 15, 2012, 12:12:20 PM
So, there I was, browsing Amazon for books on some landscaping projects. I noticed that there are generally two types of books on landscaping.  This is mostly pertaining to retaining walls, which is a project I am researching.  One is fluffy picture laden books with some but not much "how-to" information and generally no engineering principles. More often than not, they are thinly veiled ads for a particular product. Second is engineering reference material that doesn't touch that much on "how-to" and plenty of reference material. Those engineering reference books are what I'd love to have, but run to about $200-400 a pop.

So I'm cursing and pondering where I can get my preferred blend of "How the heck do I actually build a retaining wall, and know enough engineering to make sure it's properly RevDisk-grade-overkill to last a while?"

Then it dawned on me.  Combat engineers need to do retaining walls. And unlike most commercial construction, I've seen "temporary" structured built by the Army Corps of Engineers last over 70 years. And it's the bloody Army.  There is a TM, FM or EM for everything.

Aw yea!

EM 1110-2-2502   Retaining and Flood Walls
http://publications.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em1110-2-2502/entire.pdf

Supplemental guides

TM 5-818-4   Backfill for Subsurface Structures
http://armypubs.army.mil/eng/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/tm5_818_4.pdf

TM 5-803-13  Landscape Design and Planting
http://armypubs.army.mil/eng/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/tm5_803_13.pdf

TM 5-818-8  Engineering Use of Geotextiles
http://armypubs.army.mil/eng/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/tm5_818_8.pdf

TM 5-818-1  Soils and Geology Procedures for Foundation Design of Buildings and Other Structures
http://armypubs.army.mil/eng/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/tm5_818_1.pdf

TM 5-809-12  Concrete Floor Slabs on Grade Subjected to Heavy Loads
http://armypubs.army.mil/eng/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/tm5_809_12.pdf


Good news, excellent free references that cover everything I want in thorough detail.  Lot of reading to be done, but that's cool with me. It'd be cheaper/quicker to hire someone to do it, but I care more about the learning process.  Apparently the "new" army is trying to get away from printing these out, and I haven't found a great source for printed FMs/TMs/EMs unrelated to mall ninja interests.  I want to legally buy them, not have them "fall off a truck".  The Government Printing Office has a handful of field manuals for sale, but not many.

https://dol.hqda.pentagon.mil/ptclick/index.aspx is the ordering form, behind a AKO/CAC wall.  Bypassing it would be unethical, so if any folks with a CAC or AKO do find a way of ordering unclassified unlimited distribution FMs/TMs/EMs for personal usage, I am willing to pay for the books, shipping and a bonus on top of all that.  

Worse case, I will buy a sturdy laser printer and print them out myself.

General sources of engineering manuals:

Army Corps of Engineers Technical Manuals
http://armypubs.army.mil/eng/

Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Manuals
http://publications.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/

US Government Construction Criteria Base (ie, the motherload)
http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php

Geotechnical Engineering
http://www.geotechlinks.com/fe.php

(Aside note, if you want to discuss another FM (most likely explosives or whatnot), please start a thread on it. Trying to keep this to a home improvement thread for easy reference.)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 15, 2012, 01:06:50 PM
Rev, give me a day or so to research this and how I can get this done.

Biggest issue on ordering maybe that they will have to ship to a unit address and when that happens who knows where the hell they are going to wind up.  Unless someone else can do it for you sooner, I would rather be stateside before starting this.  I don't have a problem doing this for you if I can do it.  But the first thing is I have to apply for an account on that site.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 15, 2012, 01:46:20 PM
Rev, give me a day or so to research this and how I can get this done.

Biggest issue on ordering maybe that they will have to ship to a unit address and when that happens who knows where the hell they are going to wind up.  Unless someone else can do it for you sooner, I would rather be stateside before starting this.  I don't have a problem doing this for you if I can do it.  But the first thing is I have to apply for an account on that site.

Very much appreciated! No rush, honest. If it takes months, that's no biggie. Obviously, I have the manuals in question. I just prefer hardcopy for my reference material. 
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: AJ Dual on February 15, 2012, 02:26:06 PM
Very much appreciated! No rush, honest. If it takes months, that's no biggie. Obviously, I have the manuals in question. I just prefer hardcopy for my reference material. 

If it's for the purpose of portability and readability while working on actual said project, how about buying one of the cheaper e-ink readers and loading all the .pdf's up on that?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 15, 2012, 02:51:16 PM
If it's for the purpose of portability and readability while working on actual said project, how about buying one of the cheaper e-ink readers and loading all the .pdf's up on that?

Will sort of do this. I plan on procuring a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and will stock it with my very large cluster of useful PDFs.  e-Ink readers do not display engineering illustrations very well.

I know it sounds odd, as I'll likely use the PDF version more than the paper... But I just have a deep seated preference to HAVE the reference on paper even if I never really use it.  Call it a psychological quirk.

Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: AJ Dual on February 15, 2012, 03:11:50 PM
No need to explain. TEOTAWAKI's happen.

Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 15, 2012, 05:09:52 PM
No need to explain. TEOTAWAKI's happen.

Na, that's handled too. Solar charger for tablet.

Already do that for the Dell netbook I have. Not enough juice to run it live, but charges just fine. Bought generic off evilBay
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: MicroBalrog on February 15, 2012, 07:42:46 PM
Na, that's handled too. Solar charger for tablet.



Get a USB charger. You'll be able to use it to charge the Galaxy, and any other USB devices you have.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 15, 2012, 08:13:38 PM
Get a USB charger. You'll be able to use it to charge the Galaxy, and any other USB devices you have.

(http://revdisk.org/gallery/var/resizes/Projects/Solar-Charger/IMAG0821.jpg)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on February 16, 2012, 06:44:39 PM
When you build the new place:
http://hiddendoors.com/
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 23, 2012, 08:37:16 AM
(http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421394_10150578478774387_740499386_9340675_1430026201_n.jpg)

Last weekend's work.  The smaller trees were also cut down.  May not look like much, but the leaves, branches, etc I removed was about the size of a small SUV.  I need to loosen up the top soil, plant grass and even out some of the ground. It's not level or graded, kinda random terrain.

Assuming I can find a decent local vendor (heh, I work in the construction industry now, not a problem), I want to edge the driveway with a very nice grey stone and red brick.  Well, part of it. I'm keeping the street visible part of the driveway "stock".  Only improvements are out of LOS.  

 =D

Sometime next month, a buddy might stop out to do surveying of the property.  Staying away from working on the probable edges of the property until I know what they are. Plan on getting my hands dirty with some simple walkways and patios before I start engineering some solid retaining walls. Plus I need to learn the permitting process and the limits of what I'm allowed to do.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 23, 2012, 09:16:16 AM
Looking good Rev.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: CNYCacher on February 23, 2012, 09:32:36 AM
Them little ones just hit them in the roots with a grub axe and pop them out of the ground, no need to cut.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 23, 2012, 02:18:59 PM
Looking good Rev.

Yep, will be. Looking at New Holland Concrete to source a lot of stone and brick.  I like the grey/red. Starting off small with edging the drive and doing a small patio. 


Them little ones just hit them in the roots with a grub axe and pop them out of the ground, no need to cut.

More fun to use a sword.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on February 23, 2012, 09:50:29 PM
A question?

Retaining walls, walkways and grass are nice... But will there be some gardening or bushes or something living to go with it?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 23, 2012, 10:32:16 PM
A question?

Retaining walls, walkways and grass are nice... But will there be some gardening or bushes or something living to go with it?

Eh, eventually. No point in putting in gardening or bushes until all of the other stuff is done.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 23, 2012, 11:01:37 PM
Eh, eventually. No point in putting in gardening or bushes until all of the other stuff is done.

And bodies, uh, fertilizer is put down.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: AJ Dual on February 24, 2012, 10:41:32 AM
Might not be a bad time to bury some large capped pipes and wiring for "future use", like the fougasse a-la James Wesely Rawles "Patriots/Triple-Ought" novel.

Lay them down in a decent defensive pattern, and just seal them up, then they're available if need be. Seems to me finding the pipe and wire and burying it all after SHTF would be the hard part, rather than just going out one night, digging down a foot or two, and sliding in some propellant, and some scrap steel etc. 

And AFAIK, there's nothing illegal about empty pipes and un-used wires buried on your property, as long as they're not filled with anything or hooked up to anything.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 24, 2012, 03:47:41 PM
And bodies, uh, fertilizer is put down.

I suspect I will have to put down fertilizer.  Decaying leaves cause nitrogen issues in the soil.


Might not be a bad time to bury some large capped pipes and wiring for "future use", like the fougasse a-la James Wesely Rawles "Patriots/Triple-Ought" novel.

Lay them down in a decent defensive pattern, and just seal them up, then they're available if need be. Seems to me finding the pipe and wire and burying it all after SHTF would be the hard part, rather than just going out one night, digging down a foot or two, and sliding in some propellant, and some scrap steel etc. 

And AFAIK, there's nothing illegal about empty pipes and un-used wires buried on your property, as long as they're not filled with anything or hooked up to anything.

Ayep, very familiar with fougasses.  55 gallon drum at a 45 degree angle, few detcord loops around the lid, going to a single brick of C4.  I don't think I'll be needing those at my current residence, and could easily wire them if I did. I am already sketching out the wiring for my low voltage lighting arrays, so the wire would already be run.

Concealment is more important than static defensibility. More or less normal looking house is probably better than a poorly constructed "castle", if you have a proper number of defenders.  I'd have enough infantry and combat engineers on hand if necessary.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: MicroBalrog on February 24, 2012, 04:27:02 PM
Follow the advice of St. Benson. Build a secondary concealed shelter on the property.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on February 24, 2012, 05:08:49 PM
I suspect I will have to put down fertilizer.  Decaying leaves cause nitrogen issues in the soil.


Ayep, very familiar with fougasses.  55 gallon drum at a 45 degree angle, few detcord loops around the lid, going to a single brick of C4.  I don't think I'll be needing those at my current residence, and could easily wire them if I did. I am already sketching out the wiring for my low voltage lighting arrays, so the wire would already be run.

Concealment is more important than static defensibility. More or less normal looking house is probably better than a poorly constructed "castle", if you have a proper number of defenders.  I'd have enough infantry and combat engineers on hand if necessary.


if you have oak trees a soil test is good  i hada put down tons of lime  literally
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on February 26, 2012, 08:47:37 PM

if you have oak trees a soil test is good  i hada put down tons of lime  literally

Ayep.  Planning on doing a soil test.  And half a dozen other field tests listed in the Combat Engineer field manuals.

Filled two pot holes in my driveway with a couple hundred pounds of QUIKRETE High Performance Blacktop Repair (No. 1701). Broke the handle on the cheap Chinese tamper. I may have been using it a bit roughly, but any tool of mine that can't be used roughly doesn't deserve to live anyways.  Used the metal section of the tamper to tamp into rough shape, laid down plywood, and drove over it a few times. Good enough. Once it has a chance to settle a bit, I'll lay down something around the edges of the patches.  Technically should have chiseled out the areas into squares, but this was a quick fix that should be good enough until I repave the drive.

More clearing work.  Now that the "easy" raking is done, now it's attacking the ground with a metal rake and yanking out the vines by hand to get as much of the roots out as possible. Terraforming, baby. Also found a general contractor to handle the couple of plumbing issues, and maybe do some of the odds and ends. Could do those myself, but eh, I don't mind. Guy has kids and he could use the cash.


I like it. 12 years of sacrifice, hard work, long hours, etc etc. All for an old house and plenty of dirt. Working the soil has a very odd sense of satisfaction. It feels cleaner than basically every other work I've done thus far. Can't wait to start laying down stone. It may take years, but this place will shine.
   
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: seeker_two on February 26, 2012, 10:05:28 PM
It may take years, but this place will shine.
   

So....you're going with the radar-reflective coating after all.....
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on March 24, 2012, 01:06:19 AM
Question for you guys. Am pondering a "WWIII: Gnome Warfare" motif for front garden. Specifically, Gnome Liberation Army on one side with Soviet standard fortifications (with partisans[1]), and US Army Gnome Corps on other side with US Army doctrine on the other.  

Too insane?


[1]: Front pour la Libération des Nains de Jardin (FLNJ) and Movimento Autonomo per la Liberazione delle Anime da Giardino (Malag) "pro-gnome" paramilitary groups, aided by the Gnomos De Jardin Sin Fronteras (Garden Gnomes without Borders) and Free the Gnomes (FTG) NGO's acting as feeder networks.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: birdman on March 24, 2012, 07:25:58 AM
Question for you guys. Am pondering a "WWIII: Gnome Warfare" motif for front garden. Specifically, Gnome Liberation Army on one side with Soviet standard fortifications (with partisans[1]), and US Army Gnome Corps on other side with US Army doctrine on the other.  

Too insane?


[1]: Front pour la Libération des Nains de Jardin (FLNJ) and Movimento Autonomo per la Liberazione delle Anime da Giardino (Malag) "pro-gnome" paramilitary groups, aided by the Gnomos De Jardin Sin Fronteras (Garden Gnomes without Borders) and Free the Gnomes (FTG) NGO's acting as feeder networks.

For you, or for people in general?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: seeker_two on March 24, 2012, 07:39:11 AM
Mix it up....have the Gnome Commandos out there with a few animal statues....paint bullet holes & claw wounds as desired....
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: bedlamite on March 24, 2012, 07:58:13 AM
Too bad it cost so much (http://thegnombies.com/zengnombie/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1&zenid=fca7326eddee1778bb4b5f84d57a50e4)
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 24, 2012, 08:48:47 AM
Too bad it cost so much (http://thegnombies.com/zengnombie/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1&zenid=fca7326eddee1778bb4b5f84d57a50e4)

So
much
win
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on March 25, 2012, 12:38:56 AM

 
For you, or for people in general?


Ah...   For me.  If normal people can't accept it, screw em.


So
much
win


Thought of you today. Stopped by a buddy's place to drop off cash for new pump.  We then explained the state of the house to another buddy. Basically that the place is perfectly laid out for parties.  Said mutual friend offers to invite her friends over for said party, whips out phone, and pulls up Facebook friend list.  Did not know mutual friend parties with former Playboy models.

  We both grab paper and furiously start working out numbers.   "so, if we don't sleep or eat, we can  have the place ready and hot tub installed in 36 hours straight."

Kidding, of course.  We'll schedule it for a couple months from now.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on April 19, 2012, 02:02:01 PM
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Pleasant couple hours of clearing. Thorn bushes and vines slowed down work dramatically, plus removing rock to make easier cart transportation.  Have a six foot high wall of brush and trees over to the left. Clearing all of the smaller trees myself as well as all leaves and underbrush. Have an associate that can help me with the larger trees.  Will do soil samples in the four corners of the property (overkill but I'm not worried) to see what I have to do to prep the soil.

LOTS of rock. Which I'll repurpose to a temporary retaining wall, which I'll cut into the soil a couple feet in from the current drop off.  Started cutting in a ramp in the right corner of the photo. Not sure of the expensive involved, but I'd really love to put down 6 inches to a foot of top soil due to the heavily rocky terrain in the back and perhaps up front for a more picturesque front lawn/garden. I'd also like to better grade some sections of the property for more optimal drainage and usability.  I'll do raised bed gardening once I have the layout of the property more under control. 

Any recommendations on a lawn tractor?  It'd be handy for moving large stones, moving soil around and whatnot.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Boomhauer on April 19, 2012, 02:26:31 PM
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Any recommendations on a lawn tractor?

John Deere 955. I like the 70A loader instead.

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Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Nick1911 on April 19, 2012, 02:30:50 PM
Any recommendations on a lawn tractor?  It'd be handy for moving large stones, moving soil around and whatnot.

I went with one that I got for $100.  If I were to actually buy something I intended to keep and run for some time, it would likely be a Deere of some sort.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on April 19, 2012, 02:31:03 PM
John Deere 955. I like the 70A loader instead.

Those average around $10k.  Bit much for working on an acre. I support I could rent as necessary, but...  eh.  Want a slight step down and would like permanent.  Not just for moving dirt, rock but also snow and the like.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Regolith on April 19, 2012, 07:55:45 PM
Those average around $10k.  Bit much for working on an acre. I support I could rent as necessary, but...  eh.  Want a slight step down and would like permanent.  Not just for moving dirt, rock but also snow and the like.

That's about as cheap as you're going to get, I'm afraid. Some of the sub-compact ones might go for a bit cheaper, maybe. Start adding in options like a front-end loader and a mower and it's going to get a bit higher.  Might be able to find a used one for cheaper, though.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Boomhauer on April 20, 2012, 06:07:20 PM
Once you've used a front end loader, you won't want anything less. It is the single best investment we have made. Brought ours back in oh, '97 and we fire ours up once a week on average.

Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Regolith on April 20, 2012, 08:05:33 PM
Once you've used a front end loader, you won't want anything less. It is the single best investment we have made. Brought ours back in oh, '97 and we fire hours up once a week on average.

Yup. It's the Swiss Army Knife of tractor attachments. Ours gets used damn near every time we use the tractor for anything.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on April 17, 2013, 05:50:16 PM
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(yea, the edger came on a roll. I will heat it up to make it smooth. Part of cosmetic touchups I'll have to do.)

My spare guest room / work room. I plan on stocking with a futon, fridge, microwave, workbench, TV/computer, storage closet and the quasi safe from Harbor Freight that got posted. Obviously fridge will be stocked with water, good beer, birch beer, etc. Storage closet will have prepackaged clothing, prepackaged toiletries, towels, and other "spares" that folks stopping by would need. Ammo (small amount), lockpicks, small toolset, etc.

Can anyone else think of anything missing from the prepositioned hospitality of Casa de RevDisk's guest quarters?
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Jamisjockey on April 17, 2013, 06:05:39 PM
Sounds like the hospitality goes above and beyond.  I'm not sure I'd trust anyone who didn't stop by with thier own ammo.
Showing up at my house armed is a sign of respect.  It means you're willing to defend my home and my property as if it were your own.
Showing up unarmed or without ammo....you're now another burden.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on April 17, 2013, 06:20:09 PM
Sounds like the hospitality goes above and beyond.  I'm not sure I'd trust anyone who didn't stop by with thier own ammo.
Showing up at my house armed is a sign of respect.  It means you're willing to defend my home and my property as if it were your own.
Showing up unarmed or without ammo....you're now another burden.

Folks might be in a hurry and might be needing to restock. Oh, medical stuff. Obvious that, can't believe I forget to mention it. Prepackaged trauma kits and whatnot.



http://www.amazon.com/Dorel-Home-Products-Futon-Black/dp/B005QLJDBA/

Looks to be a good choice. Don't want the bed to be TOO comfy, want folks eager to move on. 
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: Stetson on April 17, 2013, 06:36:45 PM
That futon will be very comfy.  I shopped for them last weekend.  Anything raised off the floor is comfy.  Ikea has one that folds out onto the floor, not as comfortable.

Here:  http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70087108/

Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: never_retreat on April 17, 2013, 07:28:49 PM
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How the hell did someone put a heat vent in that crooked? :O I hope its not lined up with the floor joists? ???
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: TechMan on April 17, 2013, 10:01:17 PM
How the hell did someone put a heat vent in that crooked? :O I hope its not lined up with the floor joists? ???

You beat me to the question.   :laugh:  But enquiring minds want to know.
Title: Re: A Home for RevDisk
Post by: RevDisk on April 17, 2013, 10:06:38 PM
How the hell did someone put a heat vent in that crooked? :O I hope its not lined up with the floor joists? ???

It's concrete slab. Don't ask, no clue.  I am sealing them up.