Imagine we are having coffee break and this is my first day on the job.
I am brand-new at breaktime. I have a diploma in plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
But, over here, in California, one needs one year of work in addition to
education to get a license. I saw your picture on page 6, issue 192 FHB
magazine. I think all of you are from Back-East; some of you are from Canada.
I think I am the only one from California. I know a lot, but reading your messages
shows that I have to learn a lot. I hope you do not mind my junior-high school
questions. But, I still have a lot to learn. Like Martin Luther King, I have a
dream too: that someday I build my house.
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Not all from the east coast.
there are quite few from Ca. they will show up..
Oregon here.
welcome.
Welcome Dom, Although my roots are in New York State, I'm temporarily transplanted to Los Angeles.
By the way, it's a a friendly and helpful gesture to fill out your profile, showing location and basic skills. That way, when you ask a question, it's easier for anyone who answers you to know how to frame their answer...or even if their experience fits your situation.
Edit: for example...is Domenica the feminine version of Domenic? It just dawned on me that I might be mistaken, calling you Dom. I wouldn't be making that mistake if you'd filled in your profile information.
Edited 12/4/2007 4:36 am by Hudson Valley Carpenter
helpful gesture to fill out your profile
And, here's a "map" of where to do just that.
View ImageOccupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
Better keep that road map in the FAQ file. Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
Hello. Thank You. I clicked " Update Profile" as you were suggesting, but the only thing the dialog box asks is the password and e-mail. I do not know what else I should write. Maybe the informaton is in another place? I do not know. Thanks for the map.
click on yur name...
everything yur looking for is stashed right behind it...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
also...
if you click on anyone's screen name you will get a bio of them of sorts...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
but the only thing the dialog box asks is the password and e-mail. I do not know what else I should write. Maybe the informaton is in another place? I do not know. Thanks for the map.
Ok, actually looked myownself. If you click on your own name, in blue, you get the visible prifile info. The "update profile" button at the top right does not "do anything" but let you managea your log-in account. My error there.Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
Welcome to BT.
BTW, you gonna eat that danish in your lunchbox there?
David
Welcome here - it's an awfully early coffee break; was that like 1 AM?
I used to draw houseplans during class and in church, too.
One of the best feelings in the world is to be in a structure you've built, when it's pouring outside, and you're warm and safe and dry inside.
Reading BT, you'll learn tons - I know I have. Check out the photo threads - lots of good how-to.
There's another new young guy here, andyfew322, http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=97367.1; in highschool, I believe
Forrest
Welcome to Breaktime!
Yep, there's lots to learn here. And remember to share your knowledge with the crew. There's always a new way of doing something.
Be sure to check out the photo gallery. Fantastic projects abound in that folder.
Are you new to California? Sounds like you recently moved there.
Best wishes from over in Virginia.
Way down here in the south.
Texas!
Welcome. Now, wanna trade lunches? I got pb&j!
You can't leave a footprint that lasts if you're always walking on tiptoe. ~ Marion Blakey
Welcome to BT!
It can get a bit rough at times so a bit of a thick skin helps.
One thing interesting about building is how regionalized it is and you can learn new ways to look at things by hearing how people in different geographies do "it". For example I'd guess those guys in Canada know something about keeping warm, FLA people know about storm resistant building and if you want to know the right way to do anything, ask a yankee. They always know what is best. :-0
Take what you read with a grain of salt though - there are posters and their are posers and most of us have a lot of opinions. :-) Just remember, every bit of advice and information here will be worth at least as much as you paid for it, and every once in a while you come across a pearl. :-)
BTW - you don't need to use the return key when you type a paragraph. The software does that for you.
I have to use the return/enter key to make paragraphs
Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!
"I have to use the return/enter key to make paragraphs."
I think he meant "line breaks." Looks like the OP hit return at the end of each line, like when using a typewriter. Remember the little bell that would mean "you've got five character spaces left before the margin". Ahh, the good old days!
Allen
"It can get a bit rough at times so a bit of a thick skin helps."
yeah ... well ...
screw U too buddy!
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
sissy
As one who started out framing homes in San Francisco over 35 years ago welcome!
This is a great place... the BS is deep but very warm.
And why can't I hit the tab button, already with the admonitions.
Wecome to breaktime. I am from the S.F. Bay Area, came to Taunton when redoing my victorian cottage. Been here so long, got to callin' it home. Been doing all aspects of drywall for close to 30 years.
You should fill out your profile so people get an idea who their talking to.
Mike
Trust in God, but row away from the rocks.
Hi Dom -
Hello and Welcome from San Jose. Some basic profile info would be useful since answers to many questions will be location dependent.
Welcome! Actually a few of us here from California. New guy or gal must buy donuts for the first week, it's a rule. Lots of great experience and wisdom here, a few wackos and even more genuine craftsmen, you'll have to figure out who is who. It's very confusing sometimes. Good luck on your career!
Domenica,
Welcome to the fray.
Although the forum members are weighted a bit to the east coast, I can't really think of a state that has not been represented here on breaktime at one time or another over the past ten years. Beside the Canadians to the north, you'll eventually pick up on posts from the Aussies, Kiwis, and the Euro-posters as well.
I got started by building my own home. Did everything solo except for subbing out the foundation, the chimneys and the drywall. I would have loved to have this forum back then, but the forum wasn't up yet. But the magazine was a bit of an inspiration to me when I built.
If you want to do the labor yourself, you'll have plenty of encouragement.
If you want to act as the GC and be the contractor, there's a lot of advice here too.
For an overall view of how a house building project is run, Mike Smith has some of the better photoblogs, he takes great progress pictures and offers terrific narration. You can find them in the Photo Gallery folder. Here's one of his latest threads."
Take a look around and you'll find answers to everything from how to frame a groin arch to someone asking how to solve their kids' 8th-grade algebra homework problems. It's a diverse place.
Just be careful if you venture into the Woodshed Tavern.
Welcome,
Mongo
Hello D,
There are a lot of californians here.
Get to know us ( ooo - what a dangerous thought ) and you will find that some of use have worked in many locations. There is a wide diversity of experience, opinion, and opinion here.
Are you really a junior HS student or were you implying that your questions might be on a Jr HS level?
I am curious about those diplomas in trades? Are they trade school from one year courses or introductory level work or ??? I am glad to see people gaining those skills and needing to know more about the state of education that direction in this country.
Lovely screen name you have
Welcome to the
Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime.
where ...
Excellence is its own reward!
Hello Piffin. Thanks. No, I am not in junior high. I was only implying because I am new at braktime and all of you are more advanced in construction. I received the diplomas from Penn Foster College. They introduced me to Taunton Press. One year course. I know 70 percent theory, 30 percent practical. I think all of you have tremendous amount of experience. I also learn a lot from FHB magazine Thanks.
I thought that you wrote very well for a jr hs kidYou probably know more about plumbing than I do.
Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!
hey, Im here with you on the lot to learn train. I've learned alot here so far and got a lot of my questions answered. Welcome and enjoy :)
andy
Welcome, I grew up in LA and worked there in construction, moved to Wisconsin for 7 years and worked in a few factories, then Kansas for 7 and worked in a factory. Now I'm a new guy in CO and remodeling our house. Just finishing up a large attached storage shed.
Welcome to Breaktime, domenica!!
Don't worry about asking junior-high school questions. I've asked plenty of kindergarten questions and they answered the questions and even let me continue to hang around.
Rich Beckman
What ???!!Are you STILL here ?I thought we told you to get lost a long time ago.Whyyyyyy I aughta...
Everybody is born a hero.
Welcome.
I'm one of those Canucks that hang around here on occassion. Yes we have great beer and the ski hill by my house is open!
There is a great variety of talks around here, mostly informative, some nasty.
Have a good day eh!
Cliffy
Welcome im in OR by way of jersey thus da mastery of da english language, They make me sit by myself sometimes at cawffee break but BOB does come over and tawks to me once in awhile if only to correct me if i bring up any political topics;)
Welcome!
Welcome!
I am in California, too, but started out in Yankee-land. A couple of decades in Colorado was in the middle there. This site is a fantastic resource, sort of the think tank of construction knowledge.
Definitely fill in your profile.
Bill