Douglas Hicks

The problem is your eyes. you need to turn your head 90°, then the images will merge perfectly. Trust me, have you ever caught me lying to you ?
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The problem is your eyes. you need to turn your head 90°, then the images will merge perfectly. Trust me, have you ever caught me lying to you ?

Russ called me to make sure I got the message.  My other TS 2021 pumps did not have thermal relief valves.  Seems I do not need the thermal relief valve as we plumbed the return hose to the tank. 
 
Thanks for the parts, great service as always.  (Don't forget to send me $5.00 for the advertising blurb)

A couple more red flags
1. How much is material cost and how much is labor cost? 
 
2. Give me the material list. I will get the material and that will save you time.  
 
3. What is that chemical and where do you get it?
 
4. How much can I save if my son helps you?
 
The answer is "Thank you for your interest in my company helping you with your service needs.  I do not think we are a good match for your needs.  Good by."

A couple more red flags
1. How much is material cost and how much is labor cost? 
 
2. Give me the material list. I will get the material and that will save you time.  
 
3. What is that chemical and where do you get it?
 
4. How much can I save if my son helps you?
 
The answer is "Thank you for your interest in my company helping you with your service needs.  I do not think we are a good match for your needs.  Good by."

Last time I did anything for B of A, I got tired of waiting to be paid.  I went back and took my extinguishers off the wall.  I told them we were square. 
 
Prior to that, I paid off my van, early.  I got a quote and immediately wrote a check and went to the teller.  I gave them the check and got a receipt.   6 or 8 weeks later, I got a letter, my payment was due.  Seems as though they made a mistake and did not figure the pay-off properly. I suggested they write off their mistake or just contact my attorney.  They wrote it off. 
 
Obviously, me dealing with B of A won't happen. But thanks anyway. 

A couple of years ago I got a message from a FM in Michigan.  He wanted to know how to contact Dave. He wanted Dave to add his jurisdiction to Dave's service area.  That is an indication of the high regard others had of
Dave.

A couple of years ago I got a message from a FM in Michigan.  He wanted to know how to contact Dave. He wanted Dave to add his jurisdiction to Dave's service area.  That is an indication of the high regard others had of
Dave.

Static electricity is more common on cold, clear days.  Possible factor? 
 
I think the cause is most likely the explosive language used because the code-compliant fuel cans leak fuel all over the equipment.

Static electricity is more common on cold, clear days.  Possible factor? 
 
I think the cause is most likely the explosive language used because the code-compliant fuel cans leak fuel all over the equipment.

 
That topic would make   a good article in a trade magazine. Do you know someone who could write that up?

I have done work at a reduced rate for the Salvation Army, a women's shelter, and a Food Bank.  Neither group cares who you are or what you do.  Their only concern is if you need help. But if I am told that I  owe a freebie, if they tell me I can take a tax deduction, if they pull the guilt trip, we are done.  The other thing, is I do not help for free advertising or other b/s.  I help because I like the org or their goals. 

I have done work at a reduced rate for the Salvation Army, a women's shelter, and a Food Bank.  Neither group cares who you are or what you do.  Their only concern is if you need help. But if I am told that I  owe a freebie, if they tell me I can take a tax deduction, if they pull the guilt trip, we are done.  The other thing, is I do not help for free advertising or other b/s.  I help because I like the org or their goals. 

I have done work at a reduced rate for the Salvation Army, a women's shelter, and a Food Bank.  Neither group cares who you are or what you do.  Their only concern is if you need help. But if I am told that I  owe a freebie, if they tell me I can take a tax deduction, if they pull the guilt trip, we are done.  The other thing, is I do not help for free advertising or other b/s.  I help because I like the org or their goals. 

My oldest was in diapers for his first camping trip.  Destiny was also in diapers for her first elk hunt.  Backpacking started at 6 or 7. Shooting started at about 9 or 10, fishing the same age.  Kids take to the outdoors quickly, and they are washable.  I taught Nick to pee on a tree at 7, and that to play in the fire, he had to bring wood into camp. At 6,  Destiny learned the wood stove was hot, but she refused to cry.   Now the kids are older and have jobs, or school functions. 
 
Kristopher, some states (Oregon) have classes to teach adults how to fish, shoot rifles and bows.  We also have the chance to mentor kids on special hunts. http://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/hunter/  Various hunting and fishing groups have projects needed volunteers.  http://www.rmef.org/Events/StateChapterEvents.aspx  California RMEF events.  Those big game dinners are fun, we have attended Ducks Unlimited dinners in the past. 
 
We do not know what deer season will be this year.  My knee is really hurting, so Buck Season may not happen for us this year.  Or we may do day hunts from a motel this year.  But, My knees will be better by elk season.  Nothing beats elk hunting, nothing.  We have had elk wake up by walking through camp, talking to each other and lisening to the coyotes & Wolves howl. 

The fishing part is not important.  The being together is the important part.  Just as important, is his little friends who do not have a good father figure in their lives. You have a chance to make a real difference in some kids life.  Don't screw it up. 

The fishing part is not important.  The being together is the important part.  Just as important, is his little friends who do not have a good father figure in their lives. You have a chance to make a real difference in some kids life.  Don't screw it up. 

The fishing part is not important.  The being together is the important part.  Just as important, is his little friends who do not have a good father figure in their lives. You have a chance to make a real difference in some kids life.  Don't screw it up. 

 Excuse me, I need to climb on top of my desk and pull up my pant legs, it is getting deep in here.

 Excuse me, I need to climb on top of my desk and pull up my pant legs, it is getting deep in here.

Spent 45 minutes at the Department of Motor Vehicles today.  Enough said.