Idk, he could be a kind benevolent ruler. He seems happy, in an "I just spent 15 years of my life on a model car" sort of way.

And the background! I'm in love with SketchUp all over again.

And I bet you got a much better quality than the PhotoShop >> JPG >> Revit >> PDF route. Jpg is a lossy compression, then you took it to another software which MIGHT* not handle raster very well and print to pdf from there. (* Sorry I have only AutoCAD experience and it does not handle raster well). Guite

Maine Coon! First I've heard of these cats. I have learned that there is a UK Maine Coon Club but nothing here in Ireland. I found this interesting link, http://www.verismocat.com/htmscripts/leo-guinness.htm Mike [image: Picture 3.png]

Those Fox News anchors had way too much fun with the story. And they look like the kind of guys who kept reaching into my pants when I was a kid.

That's the one Mike, thanks for providing it to me! shoot, I'm not getting email notifications again.

Thanks to every one and all of you. Only saw this now, the last couple of weeks have been a little hectic so I couldn't visit as often as I wanted. Solo yeah, that was something eh?! Nothing to be sorry about there Dylan, there has to a winner and a loser in every contest. Sometimes you're the matador and sometimes you're the bull.

There's spam everywhere - it's just up to the number of posts altogether and the time and energy moderators (or any kind of staff) can devote to filtering them. There is (though not too many) spam posts here as well - but thank those who report them we can handle them.

Yeah Ill check that out. I did catch the show this morning, its called Radiant City and will be re-airing Sunday at 3:30 I believe. I would recommend watching it. Just when I didn't think society could not be any more clueless. Imo.

happy bday justin and jon!

Thanks Ross, those are great.

Happy Birthday!

About respect for others: Eleven years ago, I moved to the South after living in the North for the first 50 years of my life. A few years after I moved, I visited friends in my former home town. At lunch, they were remarkably rude, not only to the server, but also to each other. They treated the server as a "servant;" no "please," no "Thank you," just indifference. They talked all over each other, not allowing anyone to finish a thought. I had to wonder, "Was I like that when I lived here?" I couldn't wait to get back to the South, where courtesy is the grease that lubricates almost all interactions, even though it's often false courtesy. Nevertheless, I can no longer imagine not saying please and thank you to someone who is doing me a service, no matter how small. A tip recognizes both good service and a pleasant and helpful attitude. I tip in proportion to how I am treated.

Nice find Paul, cheers. Mike PS: Like the Jack Blenderson model [image: Jack Blenderson!.png]

@unknownuser said: What website did you visit the first time you went online? Back then there weren't any websites. There was no web! tim 'on the net since it was flat' R.

aahhahaha oh that cracked me up... Ross is always good for a smile. no I didn't watch it, and no I hardly even watch TV as I don't have cable or anything like that. I only get 3 channels. I saw this on a conservative website, that's the only way I even knew Bob had retired... but hey Bob's ladies are something that deserves watching...

Yeah I saw that too, however after the Disney trip I just took my wife and daughter on, that is pocket change. I did not see the no camera rule... that really sucks.

Well I just learned a couple of new expressions

Nvidia said that because laptop cards are so specialized they have you go through the laptop manu. site for the updates. I got a newer BIOS and driver and now SU is running just fine. Thanks TR

depending on the type of tree, the builder is going to save the client bookoo dollar in the long run, as your structure will not fall victim to the mighty root. there may be cheaper ways... but none will be as sure thing as this. unless it's a redwood, in which case you're SOL anyway.... do you have any information about the lot? distance from the structure of the tree or trees? usage of the lot surrounding the trees? ie drives? walks? what type of soil is the structure going into? how far down is bedrock? what's the frost line? lot's of questions to be answered when coming at a problem like a tree... how old is the tree? what type? how common is the tree? what species of animals and birds and insects use this tree? is the tree of historic significance? is the tree valuable? does it provide any shelter, shade or other benefits? is the tree a danger to the structure in storm or bad weather? anyway I could go on forever I suppose... it will most likely come down to one issue... what does your local government say you have to do?