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    How to get work from Architects?

    I try to take them out for beer, but that's just me.
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    Kids of EB

    I wish our little one would walk. Going on 15 months, no interest in putting her feet on the ground.  Our son was walking at his first birthday.
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    What does the Fox say?

    Why is allen-bradley so expensive? Like the Apple of the automation world :P
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    Load Calcs, software, etc

    I'm looking into doing load calcs and energy simulations where would be the best place to start?  I'm an electrical engineer so this isn't my bag completely but I want to learn since I deal with HVAC guys. I know Trane offers software for a price and EQuest is free then online their appears to...
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    Mortgage Providers

    I've had three mortgages with three different banks and never had a bad experience with any of them 1. Through Chase.  Other than that the mortgage guy I worked with looked like he abducted kids it was fine.  This was my primary bank so it was fairly seemless. 2. Through Paducah Bank.  They...
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    March Madness... brackets? Predictions?

    I thought the tournament was cancelled #SaltyLouisvilleFan
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    How to get work from Architects?

    I'm not talking completely random people, but I walked by a guy with a jacket on and saw the logo, recognized the company, bought the table drinks, led to meeting, and now jobs 6-9 months later. What's $15 or $50 if you get a $20,000 job out of it?  This past Christmas I spent $50 a client for...
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    How to get work from Architects?

    I also go up to people at bars and buy them drinks to chat them up.  Or when I'm out to dinner I'll buy their dinner if I see someone.  Just always be networking.
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    How to get work from Architects?

    The postcard gives you a conversation starter "Hi so-so Architect did you receive my postcard" "Er, um, postcard?" "Yeah postcard, 5x7 in USPS mail" It gives you a reason to call. The postcard is just a basic postcard advertising the business, the call is just to try to get an in person...
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    How to get work from Architects?

    Are you on your own or do you work for an MEP firm? I've got all of my work from cold calling Architects.  I ran through the list of all Architects, Electrical Contractors, and Developers in the area and sent postcards to all of them that I thought I could help.  Then followed up with phone...
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    Kids of EB

    My son has been in Mother's Day Out for almost a year (He's 3 now) and it runs $30/day for two days a week at a local church.  He's there from 745-245 and it gives my wife a break and chance to focus on our daughter (She's 1).  She will be starting there one day a week this summer.  It's been...
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    Kids of EB

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    College Football 2016

    Oh University of Louisville the jokes just keep coming. http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/02/charlie_strong_subpoenaed_in_l.html
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    Apple vs FBI

    I'm sure they can.  I'm glad they aren't.
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    Movie thread

    Also took my wife and we both enjoyed it very much. I'm not a comic book guy so I had to look up some of the stuff afterwards and it made more sense.
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    Home Improvement/Repair Questions

    Both companies have been basement waterproofing companies.  Good point about plumbing though. Now that I've posted and have seen everyone's comments the real problem is water is coming towards the house for some reason.  We do have spots that pool water and I do know that my downspouts and sump...
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    Home Improvement/Repair Questions

    Yeah interior french drain. That's a good idea Matt.  I've left messages with a couple of landscape contractors to get their thoughts.  Our sump runs pretty frequently and we have areas of yard that don't drain very well, so maybe if I get them out there they might have some ideas that don't...
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    Home Improvement/Repair Questions

    Anyone know anything about basement leakage? Our window wells fill up with water from the ground and that water leaks into our basement (unfinished).  I dug around in one of the wells and there doesn't appear to be a drain (1962 house).  I've had two companies come out so far with two different...
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    what is the career for a female PE

    Um The same as a man?
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    NFL 2015

    They are usually Alabama or Ohio State football fans.
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