Lumen...Working some weird OT tomorrow at one of our "pole sites", radio in a cabinet mounted to a utility pole. Lumen is bringing in ariel fiber and terminating in inside the cabinet so I get to "escort" from about 7pm till around midnight, easy money
Oh I can tell you know Lumen lol! Did a "turn up" with them last week, they contracted a guy out, freaked out when the power wasn't AC so I had to wire the -48vdc since "he didn't know DC" what? Then their box didn't have the correct config and with no internet or cellular connectivity it was an over the phone sh*t show, took all day but at least they got it, for this phaseLumen...
There will be drama
The worstOh I can tell you know Lumen lol! Did a "turn up" with them last week, they contracted a guy out, freaked out when the power wasn't AC so I had to wire the -48vdc since "he didn't know DC" what? Then their box didn't have the correct config and with no internet or cellular connectivity it was an over the phone sh*t show, took all day but at least they got it, for this phase
All Telco providers are dropping T1 support/services and have jacked their rates to 6-7K per month, we're getting off of them as fast as we can!The worst
They forced us to move all the network contracts to them from At$T and it's been a dumpster fire... almost 4 years now, and they still suck.
"Lowest cost, technically acceptable " is ALWAYS miserable
And most of those choke out for backhaul and last mile.... but if you are in if middle of nowhere, they aren't running fiber either.All Telco providers are dropping T1 support/services and have jacked their rates to 6-7K per month, we're getting off of them as fast as we can!

My company's fiber footprint is pretty significant but it doesn't go everywhere so still leased stuff here and there just a more modern technologyAnd most of those choke out for backhaul and last mile.... but if you are in if middle of nowhere, they aren't running fiber either.
I think Scott is running 1400 baud modem on a twisted copper DSL line where he is.
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Virgina motor Park?South of Petersburg... Richmond
About 3 hours from here.
And most of those choke out for backhaul and last mile.... but if you are in if middle of nowhere, they aren't running fiber either.
I think Scott is running 1400 baud modem on a twisted copper DSL line where he is.
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Thank you, and yes I am thank goodness and a prayer.Hope you are feeling better quickly, Mike
Went to 2 car shows and most were new cars so not really fun.@Frodee , How was the car show?
Thank you for posting this, I (being a large Bad Company fan) didn't know Mick Ralph's passing away, his songs he wrote stung me hard and will never forget he was responsible for a bunch of Paul Rodgers sons, (front man and singer for Bad Company) I went to 3 of Bad Company's concerts, and the running with the pack tour was my last in Lakeland Florida at the Lakeland Civic center, I believe Shooting Star was my first 8 track, then it was Bad Company Bad Company.
A good day was had, congratulations even if you two had the best one there.Went to 2 car shows and most were new cars so not really fun.
my friend from Canada came down with his Saratoga and we had a nice drive to the shows and back to my house for dinner and a drink or 2 or maybe 3.
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most were new cars so not really fun.
I didn't have the best one but a few nice cars.A good day was had, congratulations even if you two had the best one there.

Yea had a good visit and showed him some progress on his 63 Fury. we did a bit of work to it this morning and I hope I get lots done this week.Scott was just saying the same thing about too many "modern" cars.
Glad you were able to connect with you buddy for a "few" cocktails. Nice day
Good stuff!Thank you for posting this, I (being a large Bad Company fan) didn't know Mick Ralph's passing away, his songs he wrote stung me hard and will never forget he was responsible for a bunch of Paul Rodgers sons, (front man and singer for Bad Company) I went to 3 of Bad Company's concerts, and the running with the pack tour was my last in Lakeland Florida at the Lakeland Civic center, I believe Shooting Star was my first 8 track, then it was Bad Company Bad Company.
RIP Mick Ralph's, thank you for all the great songs that molded my childhood and adult hood as I attempted to play many of your songs on my first set of Star Drum kits (wish I still had them because they was gold mettle flake, gold still runs in my life by looking at my 66 Plymouth) Ringo of the Beatles used Stare drum kits, Ringo and I both are July babies.. yep, blessed to have got those drums except didn't play or have them with me except during the long 3 months sometimes more strawberry season in Plant city/Dover Florida..
Thank you for reminding me of my blessings in life @71340Duster
That's pretty sweet!Went to 2 car shows and most were new cars so not really fun.
my friend from Canada came down with his Saratoga and we had a nice drive to the shows and back to my house for dinner and a drink or 2 or maybe 3.
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That is a Spartan motor.My old truck sprung a water leak and dumped antifreeze all over the garage floor the other day.
Lower radiator hose was the culprit. The metal pipe was rusted out but lucky me I had a spare in good shape.
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Yes.... of Greek Origin...That is a Spartan motor.
Very nice
