Getting the flock out of here - a diary of a crazy chicken man

[ozexpat]

thanks phage

Mrs Oz has a cousin that owns a gas station in our municipality. the manager of the has station, Janet, is a recipient of an educational grant through the family and is not only very grateful but well trusted. Lillian is a relative of hers.

Janet came on the interview and still texts is every day.

having a local couple has its goods and bads.

Lillian is very nice but not the fastest. she gets distracted and forgets things. her cooking is adequate only. yesterday she was sent off to market day in Cauayan Poblacion, her home town that's 3 km away. it took her 3.5 hours to buy 3 bags of vegetables. she should have been back in an hour but Lillian was delayed by chatting with relatives.

her keenness however, and her husband's ability offset the frustration and I am sure we can tighten her time management

 

[ozexpat]

Mary

if I was younger I would work for me too lol

maybe I should do summer camps for merkan teenagers to show them how life could be if they weren't by chance born in the USofA

 

[scottcaddy]

Yes, a load center with too small of a lead-in will have problems, sometimes at both ends from heating and other minor issues.
Have a good night/day considering the time difference..
Scott

 

[ozexpat]

chicks are hatching up a storm.

we have been giving piglets vaccinations and sorting roosters to band for eating.

tomorrow we will complete the electrical

 

[drumstick diva]

Your a great boss Oz

 

[ozexpat]

you hit it on the head Scott

its #6 aluminum wire and melting the insulation off it at the breaker. I will replace it will #6 copper. the run is 70 feet. #6 should be OK for 60 amp load

 

[ozexpat]

we had to talk to Lillian today. she went to poblacion to pay the electricity bill and buy bananas. 2.5 hours later I had cooked lunch as she got back. Lorenzo passes out by 1pm and had not had lunch so I had to scramble.

she is meticulous but slow. a person should be able to prepare 3 meals, keep a house clean and iron clothes for four in a 9 hour day spread over 13 hours.

I have no concern about her getting the work done, she just needs to work on time management

 

[dpenning]

Mary

if I was younger I would work for me too lol

maybe I should do summer camps for merkan teenagers to show them how life could be if they weren't by chance born in the USofA

That is a fabulous idea! It would be an amazing experience for anyone.

 

[scottcaddy]

you hit it on the head Scott

its #6 aluminum wire and melting the insulation off it at the breaker. I will replace it will #6 copper. the run is 70 feet. #6 should be OK for 60 amp load

If you can get it you might consider #4, 70 ft is getting out there and not much wiggle room with #6's ampacity.
Good luck with that little job!
Scott

 

[vehve]

I got over my fears and just checked our toilet light that failed a few months ago. Usually when I start playing with electricity it ends with my arm going numb, but I managed without incidents this time. I came to the conclusion that the light fixture is bust, since I'm getting power all the way to it, and changing the fluorescent bulb didn't help. I'll need to take a trip to the store and complain about it some day, it's only been in use for a few months before it failed.