O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

[stig]

We trim hedges about a month a year, so we needed something to load the trimmings onto.
This will do double duty and haul our stump grinder as well.
Trouble is, it is too heavy to pull on a normal diver's license, so we had to fork out an additional $1000 for a trailer license for the apprentice, Martin.
Richard and I have it already, so no problems there.

 

[flushcut]

That's a sweet trailer!

 

[rangerdanger]

Nice trailer! You must have some crazy weight laws over there or something to have to get a trailer license for that, that'd be a baby trailer over here.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

That is a real nice trailer Stig. Silly rule on the license though.. It ain't all that big..

 

[1BUS]

Nice looking trailer, what's it made out of?

 

[stig]

Galvanized steel.

You can only tow up to 1500 pds without a trailer license in Denmark.

The reason being that our cars are tiny compared to yours. It keeps homeowners from dragging huge loads behind their little hybrid cars.
Also, we have lots of narrow roads, if you aren't skilled at backing up with a trailer, you can cause some fine traffic jams.

The license is mainly proof that you know about load limits and have the skills at backing up.

 

[Tucker943]

With that said, the law makes sense.

 

[Bodean]

Weed out the chaff from the other stuff.

 

[bonner1040]

Well, as some of you know, my aging MacBook(notice the lack of 'Pro') has been a constant source of frustration. I recently sold one of firearms, getting me a bit over 1/2 way towards a new model. Meg of course, the picture of responsibility, maintained we couldnt get it until we had saved all the money.

Well combining a little carelessness on her part, a freshly broken screen (total loss) for my decrepit MacBook, and some zero-interest financing I am now writing to everyone from a new 'banging' MacBookPro. I cant wait to do some 'modern' video editing!

 

[lumberjack]

Congrats! I insure mine for $7.50/month with State Farm.

 

[bonner1040]

Just an additional rider on renters/home owners insurance?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Outstanding!

 

[lumberjack]

Just an additional rider on renters/home owners insurance?

I'd have to ask. I know I have a 100 dollar deductible, and as long as I keep the policy open, if I suffer a loss they simply write a check for the covered amount.

 

[bonner1040]

I would be interested to know. I have a pretty extensive renters insurance policy with a few additional riders but I never thought to cover my laptop specifically... Does it cover all types damage (impact, water, loss, theft etc)

 

[lumberjack]

It covers any loss, for business and personal use.

 

[bonner1040]

Interesting, I will look into that!

 

[woodworkingboy]

a freshly broken screen

Meg threw the old mac through the screen door or window? Whoa!

 

[flushcut]

 

[Tucker943]

Not all insurance is created the same. Look through the fine docs, or call your agent. Don't go based on what we tell you on the internet.

 

[lumberjack]

Mine is a personal articles policy.

I told the agent I wanted insurance to cover against any loss, business or personal use... This is what they said fit that bill.


Insurance is different state to state, tell your agent what you want, let them figure out what policy fits that. That's why they have E&O.

 

[lumberjack]

Newest addition to the fleet. A Wacker R1000B, 40" padfoot compactor, Deutz engine, about 4400lbs. Using it for an upcoming ~5500 yard fill house pad.

 

[bonner1040]

Put a stump grinder on the back!!

 

[MasterBlaster]

You bought it? I thought it was gonna be a rental?

 

[lumberjack]

I bought this one instead of renting a local machine.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Nice... See if you can sell some more pad work before you resell it... Looks pretty dang clean