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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 1:41 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

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Fuel Tanker Drivers, Chlorine, Micro-chips.
I'm sure there are more shortages to come Rolling Eyes


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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 2:47 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

green split peas...I got wings today..
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 3:36 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

Portland cement.

Yep, you can't get a concrete truck to your project now. Not sure why exactly, but a friend of mine who builds very nice custom homes at the local ski area told me this weekend there is no cement/concrete to be had right now, and several projects in the region are at a standstill.
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 5:59 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

Must be regional. I'm on several projects in S.Fla. and the trucks keep on rolling.
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 6:43 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

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Must be regional. I'm on several projects in S.Fla. and the trucks keep on rolling.


As I understand it, most of our Portland comes from Canada, and there was a large failure at that processing plant. Don't have any other solid info.
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 8:14 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

cdennisg wrote:
Don't have any other solid info.


I see what you did there.
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 9:00 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

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cdennisg wrote:
Don't have any other solid info.


I see what you did there.


Thanks. I'll be here all week, and don't forget to tip the wait staff. Wink
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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 2:35 am    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

When you guys find out the whole story, please aggregate it for us .its too hard sorting through all this, I threw in the trowel
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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 3:47 am    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

Now the I-40 bridge across the Mississippi in Memphis is closed to vehicle traffic on the bridge and barge traffic under the bridge. No eta for repairs.
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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 4:24 am    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

Kitchen help, Chefs, cooks, dishwashers, deli staff.
Workers in general are in short supply in almost all business's . Vermont & New Hampshire are now requiring you look for work to keep your unenjoyment benefits.
We are/were looking to build a retirement home in our back field, but the price of wood is CRAZY high, so we will wait... Confused
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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 6:05 am    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

fence panels, decking etc in the uk, no shortage of potholes and road works though Evil or Very Mad
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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 12:01 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

cdennisg wrote:
Portland cement.

Yep, you can't get a concrete truck to your project now. Not sure why exactly, but a friend of mine who builds very nice custom homes at the local ski area told me this weekend there is no cement/concrete to be had right now, and several projects in the region are at a standstill.


Portland Cement here too.

If anywhere has it (and they don't) they're rationing it. Apparently everyone wants building work done.

I bought a 25kg bag in January to make some Agarocrete for my aquarium. Only used half of it and dumped the rest because it was getting in the way. Wishing I hadn't now. Confused
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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 12:40 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

build a proper patch for that bridge, inspect the rest and repair as nessary and open the dam thing. then start a new bridge to replace it. there problem fixed in 30 days... or less. just dont have sanska do it.
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PostPosted: Tue May 18, 2021 12:11 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

in the UK - cadbury flakes to go in a 99
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PostPosted: Tue May 18, 2021 12:26 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

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green split peas...I got wings today..


I noticed this too.
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PostPosted: Tue May 18, 2021 1:42 pm    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

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mark tucker wrote:
green split peas...I got wings today..


I noticed this too.


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PostPosted: Wed May 19, 2021 7:20 am    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

mark tucker wrote:
build a proper patch for that bridge, inspect the rest and repair as nessary and open the dam thing. then start a new bridge to replace it. there problem fixed in 30 days... or less. just dont have sanska do it.

I think you're missing a "k" in the contractor name Mark.

I interface with them everyday. The quality of the work produced is dependent on the location and division.
They are a general contractor. And hire out to design firms as well as contractors for services rendered.
My experience with them has been mostly positive.

As for the current status of the bridge. They are working on a plan to reinforce the damaged bridge beam.
Bridge inspection in the US is of the highest level.
Current situation excepted. Shocked
That inspector has been fired for missing the fracture during the 2019 structural inspection.
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PostPosted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:15 am    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

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We are/were looking to build a retirement home in our back field, but the price of wood is CRAZY high, so we will wait... Confused


can I put my name down for a place in your retirement home...? Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed May 19, 2021 10:56 am    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

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crukab wrote:
We are/were looking to build a retirement home in our back field, but the price of wood is CRAZY high, so we will wait... Confused


can I put my name down for a place in your retirement home...? Laughing


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PostPosted: Wed May 19, 2021 11:45 am    Post subject: Re: So apparently there is a nationwide shortage of Reply with quote

crukab wrote:
Kitchen help, Chefs, cooks, dishwashers, deli staff.
Workers in general are in short supply in almost all business's . Vermont & New Hampshire are now requiring you look for work to keep your unenjoyment benefits.


which is bullshit because all these people who "can't find work" play this game where they go apply for a job, get an interview then get the job offered to them. IF they show up it's usually for a day then they leave and start the game all over again.

my wife is pretty high up the chain at the FDA. these are jobs STARTING at 70k/year and people are pulling this shit with her.
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