First-World Problems...

I ~~whined and complained~~ wrote about this issue a couple of years ago, and I made some lazy assumptions about gutters that were not borne out when I actually dealt with a professional...somebody who doesn't just talk out of his ass like yours truly.

Contractor-grade gutters are 5" wide, and cannot handle extremely heavy rain, especially the gutters on the lower roofs which have to handle the water coming off the upper roofs.

Sounds like common sense! The gutter guy who came out a few months ago explained that to me, using small words spoken slowly. The gutters he replaced with correctly sized ones are not overflowing today, but the other ones...the contractor-grade ones...are merrily spilling over.

I see another visit from him in my future...

Posted by: CBD at 02:00 PM

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Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 02:01 PM (fwDg9)

2

And it’s a hard, and it’s a hard, it’s a hard, it’s a hard
It’s a hard rain’s a-going to fall

Posted by: Bobby Zimmerman at September 10, 2023 02:02 PM (63Dwl)

3 Will there be some gutter humor on this thread?

Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at September 10, 2023 02:02 PM (VdGjU)

4 I have 6inch on outbuilding, came from a commercial job, wish had them on house where it really matters

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 02:03 PM (fwDg9)

5 CBD. Are you perchance in the Mid-Atlantic region? We drove two hours through those torrential downpours yesterday.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at September 10, 2023 02:05 PM (6bpbW)

6 wish had them on house where it really matters

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 02:03 PM (fwDg9)

Upper floors will remain 5" (and the leaders will run directly into the lower gutters and not let the water spill across the roof), but the lower floors are going to get 6" gutters.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 10, 2023 02:05 PM (lQONO)

7 We have roof drains more than gutters because our houses abut one another.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 10, 2023 02:06 PM (RIvkX)

8 Are you perchance in the Mid-Atlantic region? We drove two hours through those torrential downpours yesterday.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at September 10, 2023 02:05 PM (6bpbW)

Northern NJ...right up against the NY border.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 10, 2023 02:06 PM (lQONO)

9 because our houses abut one another.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 10, 2023 02:06 PM (RIvkX)

I'll bet they do!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 10, 2023 02:07 PM (lQONO)

10 "Mid-Atlantic Region" = Jersey

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 10, 2023 02:08 PM (RIvkX)

11 I'll bet they do!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 10, 2023 02:07 PM (lQONO)
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You're welcome.

A true moron.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 10, 2023 02:08 PM (RIvkX)

12 Big gutters are tight.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 10, 2023 02:09 PM (guGkK)

13 The HQ descends into the gutter.

I'm glad ace isn't here to see this.

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 02:09 PM (krqg6)

14 A gutter is a shelf for water.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 10, 2023 02:11 PM (RIvkX)

15 Fer the lova...

Do the calculations, and size the gutters accordingly. But don't listen to the architect....

Don't get me started on downspouts.

Next time, design the roofs to shed water where the people are not, and put in a dripline instead of gutters. They are a waste of money and require maintenance, which a dripline does not. Problem solved.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 10, 2023 02:13 PM (LOVUx)

16
State Police Update:

Chester County killer is on foot again. Seems to be out in the boonies after contacting some former work associates who did not help.

Only early deer season is gonna get him now. Might be near French Creek State Park and St Peter's Village.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:15 PM (enJYY)

17 They don't have gutters in third-world countries?

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at September 10, 2023 02:19 PM (pIx7m)

18
I gotta replace a bunch of gutters. Anyone have a per foot idea of price?

Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:21 PM (enJYY)

19 I only have gutters over doorways.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2023 02:23 PM (VZnOv)

20 On this day in history, CBD acknowledged that he does not know all. Make a note.

Then prepare for the apocalypse.

Posted by: bluebell at September 10, 2023 02:25 PM (pTb/Z)

21 Schadenfreude gutter funken?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at September 10, 2023 02:25 PM (Y9yUc)

22 "Northern NJ...right up against the NY border."

You live behind enemy lines. The end is near ! Escape while you have time.

Posted by: Next2Nothing at September 10, 2023 02:26 PM (tA1/w)

23 Anyone have a per foot idea of price?

Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:21 PM (enJYY)

The wives...they pay...gladly.

Posted by: Paulo at September 10, 2023 02:26 PM (lQONO)

24 All nine of China Joe's Vietnam eff-ups here in one place at Red State:
https://tinyurl.com/h9kyym24

Including...

Andrew @ Don’t Walk, RUN! @DontWalkRUN
WATCH: Joe Biden's staff cuts off a rambling Joe Biden mid-sentence and abruptly ends his news conference.

I have never seen this occur with any other president.

https://tinyurl.com/muhhhcyj
55 seconds; confuses 'southern hemisphere' with 'Third World'

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 02:26 PM (krqg6)

25 DbZ at least heading away from me

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 02:27 PM (fwDg9)

26 Joe missed his nap.

Posted by: pawn at September 10, 2023 02:27 PM (wsHtO)

27 It's just his stutter

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 02:29 PM (ouTlx)

28 I probably should've cleaned my gutters this weekend, but I wanted to enjoy my Saturday and I'm too tired and cranky to be bothered with it today. Don't even ask about the front yard and why it looks like a triple-canopy jungle. Anybody got a few barrels of Agent Orange stashed away in their garage?

Posted by: PabloD at September 10, 2023 02:31 PM (z1k0m)

29
Pennsylvania State Police are reminding people to lock your doors and car, close your garage doors and call them asap after any contact. At this point he's one stolen car and a five hour drive to Canada. So New York State could be in play soon.

He stabbed his girlfriend to death 38 times with her children watching. Sentenced to life in prison, nothing to lose.

The truck he 'stole'? The keys were left in it.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:32 PM (enJYY)

30 He said at the end he wanted to go to bed.

He needs to be relieved. I don't care if it's Veepthoat anymore. This guy is so bad it's dangerous.

Posted by: pawn at September 10, 2023 02:32 PM (wsHtO)

31 hiya

Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 02:33 PM (T4tVD)

32 I need to have the gutters replaced and rain diverted away from the house. A rain barrel would be nice, if I could keep the skeeters out. Too many other things that need to be done.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 02:34 PM (ouTlx)

33 "Sentenced to life in prison, nothing to lose. "

But a $10 lock on a door will stop him ? Top men !

Posted by: Next2Nothing at September 10, 2023 02:34 PM (tA1/w)

34
Upper floors will remain 5" (and the leaders will run directly into the lower gutters and not let the water spill across the roof), but the lower floors are going to get 6" gutters.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Better get them done quickly as it looks like more storms are headed for the Eastern Seaboard (and NJ because NJ).

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 02:36 PM (dpZK/)

35 Could Joe incoherently ramble the U.S. into a war?

Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at September 10, 2023 02:36 PM (VdGjU)

36 But a $10 lock on a door will stop him ? Top men !
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He phoned Liberty Safe claiming be from the FBI and demanding the lock's passcode and they gave it to him.

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 02:36 PM (krqg6)

37 *sighs heavily*

I need a new roof AND new gutters. Thinking metal roof. $$$

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 10, 2023 02:36 PM (Q4IgG)

38 They don't have gutters in third-world countries?
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at September 10, 2023 02:19 PM (pIx7m)

Yeah; they work before the cannibals dig in.

Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 02:37 PM (T4tVD)

39 Weird.

We had the same issue as CBD and the same solution applied about 4 months ago.

And no more overflowing gutters.

Also, drain spout sizing makes a difference.

Ignorance ain't bliss.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 10, 2023 02:38 PM (QzZeQ)

40 First day of the weather pattern change here. Oppressive heat has gone bye bye with rain and coolness settling in tonight.

Normally I feel a bit nostalgic when another summer ends, but not this summer. Good riddance!

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 10, 2023 02:39 PM (BdMk6)

41 I had to replace the front door knob and deadbolt as the door wouldn't catch and stay closed. I bought what they had at the local hardware store. After stressing with it for a half hour, I discovered that the screws that came with it wouldn't work. Used the old screws to get it in place. New, better quality set in the mail from Amazon. I'll put this one away.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 02:39 PM (ouTlx)

42 Gutters were fine this year... but day-ummm... we had a ridiculous year. Winter is supposed to be the rainy season, and it was rainier than usual. And colder. And then summer was also the rainy season. I swear it's been like Seattle, but hot.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at September 10, 2023 02:39 PM (U3GvM)

43 On the bright side, the Brits caught the Islamic [convert??] terrorist ex-soldier who escaped earlier this week too. The MFM has, of course, just been calling him a 'terrorist soldier' so, undoubtedly some will think right-wing nut.

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 02:40 PM (krqg6)

44 *sighs heavily*

I need a new roof AND new gutters. Thinking metal roof. $$$
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 10, 2023 02:36 PM (Q4IgG)

They can be very noisy depending on the quality of the roof and the type of weather you get.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 10, 2023 02:40 PM (QzZeQ)

45 Made a little outside stove from a old water heater tank. Have a grill on top but still need 2 of 4 anchor points, a door to open and close t o toss in wood. Was going to try it right away but sun is out after rain all morning.

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 02:41 PM (fwDg9)

46
DbZ at least heading away from me

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 02:27 PM

You and me both. I'm quite familiar with the area where he abandoned the stolen truck. If hundreds of police couldn't keep him contained in a three square mile area they don't have a prayer where he is now. 'Nationwide manhunt' is only hours away.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:42 PM (enJYY)

47 37 *sighs heavily*

I need a new roof AND new gutters. Thinking metal roof. $$$
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 10, 2023 02:36 PM (Q4IgG)

Just had ours (roof and gutters/downspouts) replaced a couple weeks ago.

Steel roof would have been 1/3 of the home value. Shingle done by the same outfit was 3x what we ended up with. 50 year shingles, 130 mph wind rating.

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf A2E6, Easy 6 Titanium Enhanced at September 10, 2023 02:42 PM (8C7+r)

48 I had to replace the front door knob and deadbolt as the door wouldn't catch and stay closed. I bought what they had at the local hardware store. After stressing with it for a half hour, I discovered that the screws that came with it wouldn't work. Used the old screws to get it in place. New, better quality set in the mail from Amazon. I'll put this one away.
Posted by: Notsothoreau

Can't ya return it and get your money back ?

Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 02:42 PM (T4tVD)

49 The gutters he replaced with correctly sized ones are not overflowing today, but the other ones...the contractor-grade ones...are merrily spilling over.
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Just drill holes in them. Duh.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at September 10, 2023 02:42 PM (UK6no)

50 Yes, the sun IS out and its hot out thar.

Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 02:44 PM (T4tVD)

51 I have a metal roof and like it. If I can come up with the money to redo the house, I may have a better quality one put in. No leaks that I know of.

Really happy that the heat broke here. Had to hang out in a store to cool off while waiting for the dog to be done at the groomers. 70s today.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 02:44 PM (ouTlx)

52 Want to try it if it will work for lead melting

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 02:45 PM (fwDg9)

53 Just hung a shade above the kitchen sink. PITA.

Moving to the next homey do job

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at September 10, 2023 02:46 PM (WF/xn)

54 You see a lot of houses in NW PA, NE OH that still have Yankee Gutters, not really a gutter at all but a board that diverts the rainfall.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 10, 2023 02:46 PM (0EOe9)

55 I have a friend who moved out to the country and had this nifty gutter system installed that drains rainwater through a series(?) of micropore filters to get all the bacteria and molds and critters out of the water.

And then stores that water in a big tank under his house, and uses it for his family's drinking water.

It's been about ten years and he's very happy with the system so far.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 10, 2023 02:46 PM (QzZeQ)

56 Northern NJ...right up against the NY border.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

NYC or NY State ? (don't worry, I won't come to visit )

Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 02:46 PM (T4tVD)

57
I'm pretty handy with cement and want to remove the gutters on one 30 foot section of my roof and just put in a spillway on the ground. At 29 X 2 plus a few getting up on the roof and blowing out gutters is now on the 'list'. The list of stuff that has little chance of ever being done.

:: ignores small tree growing out of gutter ::

Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:47 PM (enJYY)

58 I dunno. I took everything apart. It was on sale too. I bought one for the back door there and it was better quality. I'm thinking about this as a backup, which would give me time to buy better quality again.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 02:47 PM (ouTlx)

59 Many buildings here have metal roofing, but know what a sycamore tree above the house sounds like in a storm dropping golf ball size seed pods cab imagine what a metal roofing might sound like.

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 02:47 PM (fwDg9)

60 I need a new roof AND new gutters. Thinking metal roof. $$$
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 10, 2023 02:36 PM (Q4IgG)

They can be very noisy depending on the quality of the roof and the type of weather you get.
Posted by: naturalfake at September 10, 2023 02:40 PM
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I have a mobile home. Everything is noisy.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 10, 2023 02:48 PM (Q4IgG)

61 What tcn said.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 10, 2023 02:49 PM (pUs7B)

62 This old farm house has an aluminum roof that still works ... put on about 85 years ago. Gutters might be newer, idk. They can drain into a large cistern ... nice for soft water.

But after decades the cistern must have a thick layer of sludge ... so at the moment I can't pump water through it, after setting up a new pump for it. ... It is fark and scary down there ... might try a sludge pump next time motivation for another project arrives.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 10, 2023 02:50 PM (Cus5s)

63 You and me both. I'm quite familiar with the area where he abandoned the stolen truck. If hundreds of police couldn't keep him contained in a three square mile area they don't have a prayer where he is now. 'Nationwide manhunt' is only hours away.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:42 PM (enJYY)

We'll be seeing more of this soon. Especially with LE departments becoming more and more weak and inefficient because of wokeness and attrition because of it. The only people they'll be able to arrest are law-abiding Americans.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 10, 2023 02:50 PM (BdMk6)

64 I dunno. I took everything apart. It was on sale too. I bought one for the back door there and it was better quality. I'm thinking about this as a backup, which would give me time to buy better quality again.
Posted by: Notsothoreau

I used to manage a small hardware store and the owner would take anything back !

Might be worth a shot.

Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 02:50 PM (T4tVD)

65 55 Sounds like houses in the Carribbean, Bermuda in particular where the rain water goes into a household cistern. They retain the bird poop and stuff so it takes getting used to.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 10, 2023 02:50 PM (0EOe9)

66 One of the most interesting things I've ever seen along this topic was a rain chain that had different bells incorporated along the length that would chime as water passed. I suspect it was custom made and very expensive, but I have wanted one of those ever since seeing/hearing it.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at September 10, 2023 02:52 PM (UK6no)

67 And then stores that water in a big tank under his house, and uses it for his family's drinking water.
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A stillsuit is alot cheaper!

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 02:52 PM (krqg6)

68 Well...duh.
Move to Barstow.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 10, 2023 02:54 PM (uSHSS)

69 And then stores that water in a big tank under his house, and uses it for his family's drinking water.
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A stillsuit is alot cheaper!
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 02:52 PM (krqg6)

Well, yeah. But, then you gotta deal with Sandworms.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 10, 2023 02:55 PM (QzZeQ)

70 Heh. Barstow. Biggest brig in the Marine Corps.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 10, 2023 02:57 PM (0EOe9)

71 My old boss did a sabbatical in Japan, and became enamored of all things Nipponese. While there, he observed that the Japanese didn't use gutters, but rather strings from the roof line to the ground. The water beaded up and ran down the strings, neatly solving the problem of diverting rainwater. He tore all the gutters off his house and put up the strings.

There was only one fly in the ointment. The rain in Japan is misting type, while that here in NoVa, especially in the summer, is a torrential downpour. Naturally, the strings were utterly useless.

Me, I might have tried an experiment first with a few strings to see how it worked. It was especially embarrassing for him because he's an experimentalist.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 02:57 PM (I/Qkd)

72 I need a new roof AND new gutters. Thinking metal roof. $$$
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 10, 2023 02:36 PM (Q4IgG)

They can be very noisy depending on the quality of the roof and the type of weather you get.
Posted by: naturalfake at September 10, 2023 02:40 PM

If I live long enough to put on a new roof, it'll be a metal one. I love the sound of rain on metal roofs.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 10, 2023 02:57 PM (BdMk6)

73 A stillsuit is alot cheaper!
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 02:52 PM (krqg6)

A stillsuit makes hooch?

Sounds good!

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at September 10, 2023 02:57 PM (ufFY8)

74 And then stores that water in a big tank under his house, and uses it for his family's drinking water.

It's been about ten years and he's very happy with the system so far.
Posted by: naturalfake at September 10, 2023 02:46 PM (QzZeQ)
***

Collecting rainwater is regulate in Washington State.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 10, 2023 02:59 PM (uSHSS)

75 72 My landlord put in metal roofing years ago and there is nothing more relaxing than the rain hitting it at night.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 10, 2023 02:59 PM (0EOe9)

76 Well, yeah. But, then you gotta deal with Sandworms.
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And white girls after the Spice!

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 03:00 PM (krqg6)

77 My stepson bought me a rain chain. It has little brass umbrellas, with openings to direct water, with a bell underneath. I don't have it in a good spot.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 03:00 PM (ouTlx)

78 I don't have it in a good spot.
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Arizona??

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 03:00 PM (krqg6)

79 Any advice on buying trim, interior and exterior? Now that the house is painted, I'd like to at least get the exterior doors trimmed.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 03:01 PM (ouTlx)

80 I don't have it in a good spot.
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Arizona??
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 03:00 PM (krqg6)
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Needs to remove the little umbrellas.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 10, 2023 03:01 PM (uSHSS)

81 Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 02:46 PM (T4tVD)

NY state.

And if it weren't on a communist state it would be great!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 10, 2023 03:02 PM (M5QzP)

82 Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 03:01 PM (ouTlx)

Every time I replace exterior trim I use plastic. It takes paint fantastically and it doesn't rot or swell.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 10, 2023 03:04 PM (M5QzP)

83
Collecting rainwater is regulate in Washington State.
Posted by: Diogenes

I vaguely remember reading that one State (City, Country?) decided that water falling from the sky belonged to them and home owners were going to be charged for collecting/storing it.
(I might have dreamt that up; but, I don't think so)

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 03:04 PM (dpZK/)

84 Mrs. DIG is watching some dumb Harlan Coben series on Prime. Adrianne Barbeau is in one episode, and still has a nice race at 78.

But, more infuriating, one of the dumb kids acts like a fag, but his shit is all genius.

Sigh.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at September 10, 2023 03:04 PM (ufFY8)

85 Chester County killer is on foot again. Seems to be out in the boonies after contacting some former work associates who did not help.

Only early deer season is gonna get him now. Might be near French Creek State Park and St Peter's Village.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:15 PM (enJYY)

Is this the escaped runt Guatemalan murderer? Publish his name and photo all over, and put a bounty on his head. $20,000 dead or alive. That will motivate some folks.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 10, 2023 03:04 PM (rbH0q)

86 Genius=geniusy

Stupid autocorrect.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at September 10, 2023 03:05 PM (ufFY8)

87 No, I need to hang it further out, so that the rain off the porch roof hits it. Have to put up a nail for that. I just put it up where there was already a nail. Sounds simple but I find home maintenance a little overwhelming. With the heat gone, I may actually get to this.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 03:05 PM (ouTlx)

88 24 All nine of China Joe's Vietnam eff-ups here in one place at Red State:
https://tinyurl.com/h9kyym24

Including...

Andrew @ Don’t Walk, RUN! @DontWalkRUN
WATCH: Joe Biden's staff cuts off a rambling Joe Biden mid-sentence and abruptly ends his news conference.

I have never seen this occur with any other president.

He's positively Fettermenesque.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 10, 2023 03:05 PM (guGkK)

89 Arizona??
Posted by: andycanuck

Last storm that rolled through have us .4 inches in 15 minutes.
(That's over a centimeter for you North of the Border people.)

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 03:06 PM (dpZK/)

90 That was Oregon, that fined a guy for collecting rainwater.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 03:06 PM (ouTlx)

91 Mrs D has football on.
Just watched three really stoopid commercials.
One for responsible gambling if you use sports books; one really dumb ad for Visit Oregon (a truly insulting ad); and one for Butt Lite...as moronic as you can imagine.
I should go hit some golf balls.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 10, 2023 03:07 PM (uSHSS)

92 Now there are lesbians. LOL

I can't tell if they are busty.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at September 10, 2023 03:07 PM (ufFY8)

93 Joe just now said "good evening Viet Nam"

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 10, 2023 03:10 PM (63Dwl)

94 I just took apart the washing machine to check the drain pump and put it back together. Amazingly, no leftover parts and it still works!

Posted by: Weasel at September 10, 2023 03:10 PM (RG6z4)

95 Notsothoreau was thinking of also suggesting pvc trim for exterior, it even can come in decorative

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 03:12 PM (fwDg9)

96 I just took apart the washing machine to check the drain pump and put it back together. Amazingly, no leftover parts and it still works!

Pfffft. I replaced the carburetor on my snowblower a couple of weeks ago. That's right, in AUGUST!

*buffs nails*

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:12 PM (I/Qkd)

97 Pfffft. I replaced the carburetor on my snowblower a couple of weeks ago. That's right, in AUGUST!

*buffs nails*

Yes, it works now.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:12 PM (I/Qkd)

98 NY state.

And if it weren't on a communist state it would be great!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

I haven't been up that way in many, many moons.

Nice area as I remember it.

Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 03:12 PM (T4tVD)

99 That was Oregon, that fined a guy for collecting rainwater.
Posted by: Notsothoreau

Oh, OR, that explains it.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 03:13 PM (dpZK/)

100 Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:12 PM (I/Qkd)
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I checked and my washing machine doesn't have a carburetor.

Posted by: Weasel at September 10, 2023 03:14 PM (RG6z4)

101 Glenn Youngkin has pardoned the Loudon Co. dad who was convicted for disrupting the Loudon Co. Groomer Convention, aka the Loudon Co. school board.

Youngkin will be on a national ticket in either '24, or more likely, in '28.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:14 PM (I/Qkd)

102 "... decided that water falling from the sky belonged to them and home owners were going to be charged for collecting/storing it." Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

Might almost make some sense if the real issue is sewage treatment. Many place sewage is measured by water use, so if a house was collecting most of its water, it would not be paying its fair share of sewage costs. ...

But with current trendy tyranny, they may just want total control.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 10, 2023 03:14 PM (Cus5s)

103 Glenn Youngkin has pardoned the Loudon Co. dad who was convicted for disrupting the Loudon Co. Groomer Convention, aka the Loudon Co. school board.

https://tinyurl.com/3wmbekhw

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:14 PM (I/Qkd)

104 I like trim. Getting some good trim always brightened my day.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 10, 2023 03:14 PM (BdMk6)

105 I made me a pair of mini-jumper cables. Three feet of #10 red and black wire. Regular jumper cable clamps on one end, mini clamps (like battery charger) on the other end. Used them to start up a 1984 Honda Big Red ATC. Took it for a boot around the yard. Should sell the darned thing, I have no use for it. An old golf cart is my little yard tug, now. Much more practical.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 10, 2023 03:14 PM (rbH0q)

106 I checked and my washing machine doesn't have a carburetor.

That you know of.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:15 PM (I/Qkd)

107 Random question: Has the Charlie Pride estate sued the Pride movement for copyright violation

Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at September 10, 2023 03:15 PM (VdGjU)

108 Wow, I'm getting a Pence ad on youtube. During a Lion of Judah video decrying self-righteousness. After insisting that he's humbly accepting the truth that he's the best man for the office, he then criticizes the MAGA agenda for being too much like the progressives.

His second example for this is a MAGA Republican using state power to punish a corporation for taking a political position.

The state? Florida of course.

Posted by: Methos at September 10, 2023 03:16 PM (Dnobf)

109 Youngkin will be on a national ticket in either '24, or more likely, in '28.
Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:14 PM (I/Qkd)

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I hope he waits until '28. I want him to finish his term here. Who knows when we will be lucky enough to get another good governor.

Posted by: bluebell at September 10, 2023 03:18 PM (pTb/Z)

110 Pfffft. I replaced the carburetor on my snowblower a couple of weeks ago. That's right, in AUGUST!

*buffs nails*
Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:12 PM (I/Qkd)

Reminds me. There is a big oil slick on the floor under my snowblower. Which is very weird, seeing as the oil sump in a horizontal shaft one-cylinder engine does not reach the crankshaft. Maybe the fuel tank drained down into the crankcase and made it overflow. Will have to check it out.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 10, 2023 03:19 PM (rbH0q)

111 I hope he waits until '28. I want him to finish his term here. Who knows when we will be lucky enough to get another good governor.

Concur.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:19 PM (I/Qkd)

112 I ran some errands yesterday and I remain convinced that there is a secret law prohibiting road repair in Pa.

Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 03:20 PM (T4tVD)

113 I delayed for five years before upgrading to six-inch gutters with guards to keep out leaves. Worked.
Alas, I may have waited too long. Five years later, as I was weeks away from selling, the foundation sprung a leak. $4000 for a new French Drain.

Oh yeah. The SOB who installed the gutters didn't screw into something solid like a joist. So, a couple years go by and we get a huge snowfall in. Half the gutters came loose; this cost just.$600.

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at September 10, 2023 03:21 PM (jeWNT)

114 His second example for this is a MAGA Republican using state power to punish a corporation for taking a political position.

The state? Florida of course.

One wonders if it's starting to dawn on him that he's universally despised and ridiculed.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:21 PM (I/Qkd)

115 Youngkin will be on a national ticket in either '24, or more likely, in '28.
Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:14 PM (I/Qkd)

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I hope he waits until '28. I want him to finish his term here. Who knows when we will be lucky enough to get another good governor.
Posted by: bluebell at September 10, 2023 03:18 PM (pTb/Z)

This is the key to re-establishing any remnant of the American way of life: Good governors. Definitely more important now than presidents or congressmen.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 10, 2023 03:22 PM (BdMk6)

116 I ran some errands yesterday and I remain convinced that there is a secret law prohibiting road repair in Pa.
Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 03:20 PM (T4tVD)
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The election is next year, maybe then.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 10, 2023 03:25 PM (RIvkX)

117 I'll see what Home Depot has, thanks! I can probably hire the guy that painted it, if it is more than I can manage.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 10, 2023 03:25 PM (ouTlx)

118 13 The HQ descends into the gutter.

I'm glad ace isn't here to see this.
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at September 10, 2023 02:09 PM (krqg6)

hahahahaha

Posted by: m at September 10, 2023 03:26 PM (AOrJZ)

119 20 On this day in history, CBD acknowledged that he does not know all. Make a note.

Then prepare for the apocalypse.
Posted by: bluebell at September 10, 2023 02:25 PM (pTb/Z)

He does NOW know all. He didn't, but now he does.

Posted by: m at September 10, 2023 03:28 PM (AOrJZ)

120 But after decades the cistern must have a thick layer of sludge ... so at the moment I can't pump water through it, after setting up a new pump for it. ... It is fark and scary down there ... might try a sludge pump next time motivation for another project arrives.
Posted by: illiniwek at September 10, 2023 02:50 PM (Cus5s)

Try one of the septic system pumper guys, the ones that do rural systems. They just need to be able to drive up to the site and stick the hose in. They might be easier than getting a trash pump

Posted by: Kindltot at September 10, 2023 03:29 PM (xhaym)

121 I like DeSantis for '28. He is not a dramatic campaigner, but his performance in Florida has been stellar. He first won by just 32,000 votes. He was re-elected last year with a victory margin of 1.5 Million

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at September 10, 2023 03:29 PM (WtVQs)

122 29 The truck he 'stole'? The keys were left in it.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:32 PM (enJYY)

In the owners' defense, the shop was outside the stated police perimeter.

Posted by: m at September 10, 2023 03:30 PM (AOrJZ)

123 My first world problem: days old sock.

/sock be gone!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(2YtOq) at September 10, 2023 03:35 PM (2YtOq)

124 Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2023 03:15 PM (I/Qkd)
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I added gas to find out.

Posted by: Weasel at September 10, 2023 03:35 PM (RG6z4)

125 copied from the last thread

239 42 Just watched some video of Biden in Vietnam. He is really gone. In a solo press conference he becomes totally unintelligible and they start to play music over him and then escort him off the stage. This is getting ridiculous,embarrassing and most importantly, dangerous. Is there no mechanism for removing under the 25th amendment except by the Cabinet? Has there ever been an instance in the history of the world letting someone with dementia be even t he titular head of a country?
Eris, I may have to join you in opting out of the rest of election cycle. If the Republicans can't even get Biden out ofthe white house let alone let him run for reelection, I'm done. It's hopeless.

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Keep him in there. Remember, he is the best that the democrats have to offer. Can you imagine being the backup QB (Kamala Harris) and the starter just threw 15 pick sixes in a row and they still won't give you the ball.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 10, 2023 03:36 PM (9dBi8)

126 The truck he 'stole'? The keys were left in it.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:32 PM (enJYY)

In the owners' defense, the shop was outside the stated police perimeter.
Posted by: m

With Dem voters coming over both borders it is no longer reasonable to leave vehicles unlocked with or without the keys inside.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 03:36 PM (dpZK/)

127 Oooooohhhhhh... Such gutter talk is exciting!

Posted by: Mister Ghost at September 10, 2023 03:37 PM (TGPs7)

128 “Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote,” Pelosi posted shortly after on Friday.

*retches*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 10, 2023 03:37 PM (RIvkX)

129 That water belongs to the King!

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 10, 2023 03:38 PM (MeG8a)

130 Daniel Turner
@DanielTurnerPTF
WATCH: Joe Biden says climate change ‘is even more frightening than a nuclear war’

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Yeah, boy, nuclear war only raises the temperature a few thound degrees for a few minutes. Global warming might raise the temperature 0.1 degree for decades!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at September 10, 2023 03:38 PM (FVME7)

131 Just began to rain here.

Posted by: JT at September 10, 2023 03:38 PM (T4tVD)

132 Next time, design the roofs to shed water where the people are not, and put in a dripline instead of gutters. They are a waste of money and require maintenance, which a dripline does not. Problem solved.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 10, 2023 02:13 PM (LOVUx)

This idea fascinated me. Please tell me more. Is a drip line trench suitable for areas that get frequent downpours? We often end up with a temporary pond in our yard after a rain, but it soaks in eventually.

Posted by: Emmie at September 10, 2023 03:39 PM (Sf2cq)

133 Pelosi posted shortly after on Friday.

*retches*
Posted by: San Franpsycho

And then she admitted she's running because the funds she gets will go to retaking the House.
(And maybe her nephew running for Prez no matter what she said.)

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 03:39 PM (dpZK/)

134 With Dem voters coming over both borders it is no longer reasonable to leave vehicles unlocked with or without the keys inside.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 03:36 PM (dpZK/)

Better to leave the car unlocked so the thugs don't smash a window to gain entry, looking for shit to sell.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 10, 2023 03:39 PM (rbH0q)

135 what she said.

Opps, no matter what Grewsom said.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 03:40 PM (dpZK/)

136 You didn't buy the gutters made from solar panels? It's like I don't even know you people! Anyhoo 5" guttering works just fine- on our hen house. Downspout goes in to barrel.

Posted by: Cicero Kaboom! Kid at September 10, 2023 03:40 PM (qik3p)

137 Better to leave the car unlocked so the thugs don't smash a window to gain entry, looking for shit to sell.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

We don't live in S.F.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 03:40 PM (dpZK/)

138 Better to leave the car unlocked so the thugs don't smash a window to gain entry, looking for shit to sell.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

We don't live in S.F.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 10, 2023 03:40 PM (dpZK/)

*slow burn*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 10, 2023 03:41 PM (RIvkX)

139 "Try one of the septic system pumper guys, the ones that do rural systems. They just need to be able to drive up to the site and stick the hose in. They might be easier than getting a trash pump" Posted by: Kindltot

yes, good idea. Could maybe do septic tank at same time ... but non-essential stuff gets put off.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 10, 2023 03:42 PM (Cus5s)

140

President Joe Biden made a reference to John Wayne Sunday to underscore his frustration with disagreement over climate change.

"The Indian looks at John Wayne and points to the Union soldier and says, 'He's a lying, dog-faced pony soldier!'" Biden said during a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam. "Well, there's a lot of lying, dog-faced pony soldiers out there about global warming."

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 10, 2023 03:44 PM (63Dwl)

141 There was only one fly in the ointment. The rain in Japan is misting type, while that here in NoVa, especially in the summer, is a torrential downpour. Naturally, the strings were utterly useless.
Posted by: Archimedes

Might be where he visited but I assure you they get torrential downpours every year. You've heard of typhoons, yes? Every Aug/Sept. They do have both gutters and the chains, and the building materials, slope, and pitch of roofs are different. The ground under the eaves are usually pavers or gravel beds.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at September 10, 2023 03:44 PM (IG4Id)

142 Half-round gutters and walnut trees are a miserable combination.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at September 10, 2023 03:46 PM (d3DXR)

143 Pennsylvania State Police are reminding people to lock your doors and car, close your garage doors and call them asap after any contact.

I'll get right on that. By the way, how many millions live and work in this state, untroubled by your police presence?

Posted by: t-bird at September 10, 2023 03:47 PM (08CnU)

144 The whole country crapping on sidewalks, roving criminal bands looting a business has its charm to spread everywhere

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 03:47 PM (fwDg9)

145 "The Indian looks at John Wayne and points to the Union soldier and says, 'He's a lying, dog-faced pony soldier!'" Biden said during a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam. "Well, there's a lot of lying, dog-faced pony soldiers out there about global warming."
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

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Dude, you can say that again.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at September 10, 2023 03:48 PM (FVME7)

146 Gutter overflow can be a real nuisance. We had an instance during a particularly wet spell. Water got into the eaves, the window casings, and even discolored a garage door.
Total damage was about $6k to replace the garage door and window casings. And I almost forgot, mold abatement.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 10, 2023 03:49 PM (MeG8a)

147 Back in the day, many lowcountry ranchers were built without gutters. Simply a piece of metal above the front or back door to keep the rain off going in or out the door.

We see more and more homes with gutters now, and had 6" gutters put on our place, draining into below ground pipes with pop-up valves down by the drainage easement.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at September 10, 2023 03:51 PM (isNL8)

148 Divide by Zero - We had new gutters installed on our son's house & garage. The house has a 24x30' footprint, very plain roof line (no multiple levels) and the garage is a routine 2 car (unattached) garage. 4 downspouts on the house and two on the garage, with 4 foot extensions on the downspouts and leaf guards on the gutters. $3000 in Sept '21.

Posted by: cfo mom at September 10, 2023 03:51 PM (Q8bDL)

149 We had water intrusion along one exterior wall before the gutters were installed. I wound up taking off a lot of siding, revealing where water had hit the ground and splashed up and under the siding, causing the sheathing to rot out.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at September 10, 2023 03:53 PM (isNL8)

150 I wound up taking off a lot of siding, revealing where water had hit the ground and splashed up and under the siding, causing the sheathing to rot out.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at September 10, 2023 03:53 PM (isNL

Water is amazingly destructive.

I think the government should regulate it.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 10, 2023 03:55 PM (lQONO)

151 Unsettled weather out there, had a beaker on top my greenhouse and had to be over a inch of rain in it since yesterday.

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 03:57 PM (fwDg9)

152 "Water is amazingly destructive.

I think the government should regulate it."

Since the dawn of time, water has killed more people than AR-15 style weapons have.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at September 10, 2023 03:57 PM (isNL8)

153 Water is amazingly destructive.

I think the government should regulate it.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at

Paging the Army Corps of Engineers.....

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at September 10, 2023 03:57 PM (d3DXR)

154 I am thinking of removing my gutters. Pita keeping them clear of leaves and pine needles.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at September 10, 2023 03:58 PM (8fpTj)

155 Any advice on buying trim

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$20, sames ain town, and it's rental only.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at September 10, 2023 03:59 PM (0FoWg)

156 Good first world problem topic!

Posted by: m at September 10, 2023 03:59 PM (AOrJZ)

157 FOOD NOOD

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 10, 2023 04:01 PM (llON8)

158 Put the tools down and get cleaned up
FOODIE NOODIE

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2023 04:01 PM (fwDg9)

159 I have this same issue, but fortunately only on one section of my roof: the portion where my screened in porch drains. I suspect it's due to the additional surface area from the porch.

Posted by: Carlos Danger and Joey Freshwater at September 10, 2023 04:02 PM (VARTN)

160 > Water is amazingly destructive.
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Let me introduce "wind." Here, it's probably nothing like the mid-west where I'm sure it's more destructive... tornados notwithstanding. The constant 25-35 MPH winds that hit us periodically do significant damage. The pool has been trashed by it, the roof is in need of replacement, the siding is loose in spots, trees and branches come down, sometime on powerlines, etc.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 10, 2023 04:02 PM (Q4IgG)

161 Skip is having a food fight in the new thread.

Posted by: m at September 10, 2023 04:02 PM (AOrJZ)

162 Dang, the one bad illegal out of 40 million was right where I shopping a few minutes ago.

Posted by: t-bird at September 10, 2023 04:04 PM (Sv58p)

163 Here's my FWP: kid in the hospital, and the firewall there is highly restrictive. Many of the sites I *need* for work are blocked - so I bought a hotspot and a bunch of data. It works, but slow AF.

So now I have to creep along, working on a terrestrial radio network in an advanced medical facility where highly trained surgeons and their staffs attend my child's needs! Pshaw!

It's an affront.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at September 10, 2023 04:04 PM (0FoWg)

164 I gotta replace a bunch of gutters. Anyone have a per foot idea of price?
Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 02:21 PM (enJYY)

220 feet of 5" gutters. 12 downspouts. $3K. I saved $1 per ft by removing the old gutters and downspouts myself.

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf A2E6, Easy 6 Titanium Enhanced at September 10, 2023 04:05 PM (8C7+r)

165 163 Here's my FWP: kid in the hospital, and the firewall there is highly restrictive. Many of the sites I *need* for work are blocked - so I bought a hotspot and a bunch of data. It works, but slow AF.

So now I have to creep along, working on a terrestrial radio network in an advanced medical facility where highly trained surgeons and their staffs attend my child's needs! Pshaw!

It's an affront.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at September 10, 2023 04:04 PM (0FoWg)

It is!
Good luck.

Posted by: m at September 10, 2023 04:06 PM (AOrJZ)

166 I cannot go to the Food Thread.

I had #18 tooth removed on Wednesday and it's still too sore to eat anything good. Ever hear of "fishhook roots?"

Yikes.

I was beating up the wound until today when I realized "Gee, maybe it hurts because I am a dummy and really need to eat soft foods?"

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at September 10, 2023 04:18 PM (8fpTj)

167 Oh wow, off stale sock.

Posted by: Bert G at September 10, 2023 04:21 PM (VARTN)

168 What the fuck is rain?

Posted by: Pendejo at September 10, 2023 04:52 PM (yKHPk)

169
Thanks to the people who replied on the cost of gutter replacement. Gotta save a few bucks more it seems.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at September 10, 2023 05:24 PM (enJYY)

170 It's not the size of the gutter but the size of the downspout.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 10, 2023 06:41 PM (ga8qR)

171 170 Correct, gutters need one 2x3 downspout for every 600 square ft of roof
to drain properly.

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 11, 2023 12:18 AM (C4xAj)

172 In the industry five inch gutters are considered residential and six inch are considered commercial.

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 11, 2023 12:21 AM (C4xAj)

173 Put an air gap between downpipes and gutters and even small width gutters will cope with heavy downpours.

Posted by: Pete m at September 11, 2023 04:22 AM (a+QUc)

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