"Mid Engine" (jdlogan2006)
04/10/2020 at 11:59 • Filed to: None
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"Mid Engine" (jdlogan2006)
04/10/2020 at 11:59 • Filed to: None | 4
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Email sent to my boss et al last night (I wor k in semiconductors ) :
As you know I’ve been cooped up getting over being sick then self quarantining since February 22 nd . I’ve booked next week off and the initial thought was now that the weather is good, I’ll get out and work on my property.
Changed it up.. please keep in mind I have N95 masks and
gloves stashed that I’ve kept for concrete work, cement board, tiling, etc.
I’m going to pick up my tools and give back. We’ll
spread the word through Facebook (Tammy) and Nextdoor. For all the folks
out there working through this virus, they may have some immediate problems
that need to be addressed, combination of the construction industry shut down
and no time/money to fix their home or car and need to keep working. I
have not maintained my license/insurance/bond and don’t have time to do so, so
my father-in-law who is a lawyer drafted an agreement that will avoid liability
due to my work. No charge for the work.
I’ll be focused on the people that are out on the front
lines and need help due to unforeseen issues in their home or vehicles.
Medical, first responders, grocery workers, etc.. and as always single
moms and vets. I need to limit the work to two hours or less to help the
most people I can, my friend Johnny (mechanic, handyman) will be helping and
I’ll pay him half his hourly rate. Here’s what we’ll be doing:
Electrical & plumbing work, where families have issues that are severely impacting their lives
Appliance repair. Leaky dishwashers, washer & dryers that quit working, refrigerators
that gave up the ghost
Fundamental structural
repairs, high priority to handicapped residences
Car repairs. Brakes,
coil packs
& plugs, water & fuel pumps, alternators, belts,
etc.. no engines out or transmission work
In the event the people in need can’t afford the materials required to get things right, I’ll cover it. Wish us luck!
dumpsterfire!
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 12:09 |
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Good luck, and good on ya!
Just Jeepin'
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 12:10 |
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That’s awesome! Best of luck.
You might contact a local hospital to more directly target healthcare workers in need of assistance.
Chariotoflove
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 12:20 |
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This is a great way to respond to crisis, by helping your fellow man. Good luck getting it all up and running.
ClassicDatsunDebate
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 12:49 |
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Very nice.
functionoverfashion
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 12:50 |
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This is good stuff, I wish you the best. I hope your work is supportive, this is very good use of time.
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Mid Engine
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 12:58 |
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got ta re-build a car b on a mower, they have the parts
Lady asked if I can help get raccoons out from under her porch. I’ll shoot ‘em
DipodomysDeserti
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 13:05 |
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Construction and auto repair isn’t considered essential in your AO? Construction I could maybe see, although maintaining infrastructure seems pretty essential, but how can you close down auto repair? If you have unopened N95 masks I would encourage you to donate them to any healthcare workers.
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Mid Engine
> DipodomysDeserti
04/10/2020 at 13:12 |
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Auto repair is open, construction is closed unless it’s tied to a critical project. E ven with auto repair open people may not have the time or money to get their vehicle repaired .
I have three masks, one for me, one for Johnny, and an extra. T hey’re not in the original package and they weren’t stored in a sterile environment.
I got the virus end of Feb ruary and have an all-clear from my doc several weeks back, it’s unlikely I will get re-infected or unknowingly carry the virus .
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DipodomysDeserti
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 13:47 |
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Your doc has tests? My sister hadn’t even been able to test patients and she is doing clinicals at a major university.
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Mid Engine
> DipodomysDeserti
04/10/2020 at 14:04 |
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Limited tests, they’re processing them at the University of Washington here in Se attle
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DipodomysDeserti
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 14:20 |
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Gotcha. Must be somewhat comforting knowing exactly what you had and that you’re over it.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> Mid Engine
04/10/2020 at 15:04 |
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Good on you man, best of luck!!!