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I have been wanting to make a Flo minifigure for some time with simply no time to sculpt the hair piece. Since the LEGO Movie figures are now out there is a perfect hairpiece that simply needs to be in a slightly different color and BAM, you have FLO.
Added a small rubber band for the hair band and the gun and Flo is armed for the ever dangerous world of Insurance.
I am simply too excited. Progressive Insurance spotted my Custom Flo Minifigure and posted it to their Facebook and Twitter accounts. I grabbed a screenshot of the figure on their account. Glad they like the figure.
Policies come in many sizes, with name your own price.
Flo needed some materials. These are work in progress. 1x1 and 2x2 tiles with one decal covering 5 sides. Quick and dirty iphone shot.
See the brown stuff? The detritus of tree branches falling and collecting in this never-before-seen area of our roof. The smell was horrid. I named it "house shit". It was worse than horse shit, but not elephant shit. As I cleaned some out of the gutters, I had to drop it straight down (for life-threatening balancing reasons), where it landed in Carolyn's hair (repeatedly), her unable to block it with her hands 9for life-threatening balancing reasons). Probably Carolyn's least favorite part of a lot of this.
These gutters had not been cleaned in YEARS! They totally had trees with root systems growing in them. Nature is fierce around here! Constant zombie attack of life!
You can also see some of the last vestiges of the original green house -- the peeling soffit on the overhang roof. (Which got painted later. However, I did not manage to re-paint the soffit of the main roof over the overhang roof (over the attic vent). That was the one place that couldn't easily be reached. I have never stood on that overhang, nor do I intend to without a harness, nor is my studfinder capable of finding wood *through* my shingles, so I don't know where to safely screw the hook to the $160 harness that I own. Baby steps.)
Next door, you can see the huge tree that fell during the 2005-ish hurricanes.
Note the condition of the shingles. Progressive insurance (Homesite insurance) dropped our insurance giving us a list of reasons. We fixed the items on that list. They then dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons not included in the first list, including "curling shingles" on my roof. The shingles certainly aren't perfect, but do these look like something that's going to fly off my roof and cost an insurance company a lot of money? Of course, we survived Hurricane Irene AND the post-Irene flood storms JUST FINE... With zero water in our house. Progressive did not even cite our roof the first time they dropped us. Quite simply, Progressive Insurance/Homesite insurance are ASSHOLES. The roof sure as hell does not need to be re-done if it is functioning just fine. Plus, I just patched it with roof cement to strengthen it up even more! Be smart. Stay away from Progressive. Their low prices aren't worth it. The State Corporation Commission has been notified, but since Virginia is a Republican state, our regulatory agencies barely have any teeth.
Homesite insurance, Progressive insurance, attic vent, boiler chimney, gutters, house maintenance, kudzu, shingles, soffit, view.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks. before painting. before soffit painting.
roof, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 15, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
The bottom of the chimney has an angry face here!
See the brown stuff? The detritus of tree branches falling and collecting in this never-before-seen area of our roof. The smell was horrid. I named it "house shit". It was worse than horse shit, but not elephant shit. As I cleaned some out of the gutters, I had to drop it straight down (for life-threatening balancing reasons), where it landed in Carolyn's hair (repeatedly), her unable to block it with her hands 9for life-threatening balancing reasons). Probably Carolyn's least favorite part of a lot of this.
Another curious thing about my chimney: Why are there two? We have a theory that there's a 2nd fireplace buried in the wall downstairs, behind our leftward cabinets (where we keep our bread machines). It was perhaps covered up for heat-loss reasons, or perhaps because the kitchen was expanded and put cabinets within burn-range of the fireplace. There has definitely been discussion of turning it BACK into a fireplace downstairs, but it would be kind of an expensive hassle, and would remove a place for a couch to exist.
Note the condition of the shingles. Progressive insurance (Homesite insurance) dropped our insurance giving us a list of reasons. We fixed the items on that list. They then dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons not included in the first list, including "curling shingles" on my roof. The shingles certainly aren't perfect, but do these look like something that's going to fly off my roof and cost an insurance company a lot of money? Of course, we survived Hurricane Irene AND the post-Irene flood storms JUST FINE ... With zero water in our house. Progressive did not even cite our roof the first time they dropped us. Quite simply, Progressive Insurance/Homesite insurance are ASSHOLES. The roof sure as hell does not need to be re-done if it is functioning just fine. Plus, I just patched it with roof cement to strengthen it up even more! Be smart. Stay away from Progressive. Their low prices aren't worth it. The State Corporation Commission has been notified, but since Virginia is a Republican state, our regulatory agencies barely have any teeth.
I reinforced the flashing edges with tons of roof cement. (This is the before pic, there is no after pic.)
Homesite insurance, Progressive insurance, angry face, bricks, chimney, flashing, house maintenance, shingles.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks. after addition.
roof, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 15, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
Three *major* tree cuts ($500) done, after Farmers and Progressive/Homesite told us trees can't touch our roof. After we did this work, they changed their tune to "trees can't be OVER the roof". I don't think that should be legal to tell the customer they have to make certain specific changes, then turn around and say those exact specific changes were no good. FUCK PROGRESSIVE. FUCK HOMESITE. FUCK FARMERS. DO NOT USE THEM.
This is also a good "after" pic of the now-painted main room window sill. The gutter has not yet been repaired in this picture.
Note the condition of the shingles. Progressive insurance (Homesite insurance) dropped our insurance giving us a list of reasons. We fixed the items on that list. They then dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons not included in the first list, including "curling shingles" on my roof. The shingles certainly aren't perfect, but do these look like something that's going to fly off my roof and cost an insurance company a lotof money? Of course, we survived Hurricane Irene AND the post-Irene flood storms JUST FINE ... With zero water in our house. Progressive did not even cite our roof the first time they dropped us. Quite simply, Progressive Insurance/Homesite insurance are ASSHOLES. The roof sure as hell does not need to be re-done if it is functioning just fine. Plus, I just patched it with roof cement to strengthen it up even more! Be smart. Stay away from Progressive. Their low prices aren't worth it. The State Corporation Commission has been notified, but since Virginia is a Republican state, our regulatory agencies barely have any teeth.
Also since then, additional gutter guards have been deployed, and they are uniformly and 100% covering the front gutters at least. Had to cut some into custom-sized pieces to get full coverage.
In case you're wondering how a gutter gets damaged: www.flickr.com/photos/clintjcl/4481727978/ ... Yes, it's all you people who keep wishing for snows' fault. Also, here's a picture of how bent up our front-right gutter was: www.flickr.com/photos/clintjcl/3596132314/
Homesite insurance, Progressive insurance, gutter, gutter guards, house maintenance, tree, tree cuts, tree removal, window.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks. after painting.
side yard, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 14, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
BACKSTORY: So our homeowners insurance (Farmers) canceled our policy due to having peeling paint on our window sills, and tree branches touching our roof (among other things). So we switched to Progressive and they dropped us for the same reasons. So we renewed our Progressive policy, had $600 of tree work done, and rectified most of the list they gave us. Progressive dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons, including changing the tree requirements from "no branches touching your roof" to "no branches over your roof at all", so even after following their specific advice regarding the trees, they still canceled our policy again. It's simply not possible to satisfy Progressive when they give different reasons the second time around. Most of the reasons used by Progressive to drop us the 2nd time were never given the 1st time, even though those conditions were present then as well! PROGRESSIVE SUCKS AND IS NOT WORTH IT. INCONSISTENT! And then they try to bill you after you cancel them! Anyway, we paid The Care Of Trees $600 -- the cheapest of the 15+ companies I contacted -- to do 3 major cuts ($500) and remove the pine tree behind our addition ($100). I also bought a $100 pole saw (basically chainsaw on the end of a 10 foot pole) to handle the smaller trees (i.e. the cases where it's possible to do it yourself).
Another curious thing about my chimney: Why are there two? We have a theory that there's a 2nd fireplace buried in the wall downstairs, behind our leftward cabinets (where we keep our bread machines). It was perhaps covered up for heat-loss reasons, or perhaps because the kitchen was expanded and put cabinets within burn-range of the fireplace. There has definitely been discussion of turning it BACK into a fireplace downstairs, but it would be kind of an expensive hassle, and would remove a place for a couch to exist.
See the brown stuff? The detritus of tree branches falling and collecting in this never-before-seen area of our roof. The smell was horrid. I named it "house shit". It was worse than horse shit, but not elephant shit. As I cleaned some out of the gutters, I had to drop it straight down (for life-threatening balancing reasons), where it landed in Carolyn's hair (repeatedly), her unable to block it with her hands 9for life-threatening balancing reasons). Probably Carolyn's least favorite part of a lot of this.
Note the condition of the shingles. Progressive insurance (Homesite insurance) dropped our insurance giving us a list of reasons. We fixed the items on that list. They then dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons not included in the first list, including "curling shingles" on my roof. The shingles certainly aren't perfect, but do these look like something that's going to fly off my roof and cost an insurance company a lot of money? Of course, we survived Hurricane Irene AND the post-Irene flood storms JUST FINE ... With zero water in our house. Progressive did not even cite our roof the first time they dropped us. Quite simply, Progressive Insurance/Homesite insurance are ASSHOLES. The roof sure as hell does not need to be re-done if it is functioning just fine. Plus, I just patched it with roof cement to strengthen it up even more! Be smart. Stay away from Progressive. Their low prices aren't worth it. The State Corporation Commission has been notified, but since Virginia is a Republican state, our regulatory agencies barely have any teeth.
I reinforced the flashing edges with tons of roof cement. (This is the before pic, there is no after pic.)
Homesite insurance, Progressive insurance, bricks, chimney, flashing, house maintenance, shingles, tree.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks. after addition.
roof, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 15, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
Carolyn says "Hi", while I check out the roof for the first time since it was modified during the mid-2000's building of our addition. Due to the terrain, there are parts of my roof you can only see on Google Earth -- unless you go up there. After sliding down the roof uncontrollably on more than one occasion, I stopped going up there as much a few years ago.
To make the most of the expedition, I took the camera and also bought roofing cement. The stuff smells horrible -- like hot asphalt -- and you can smell it from 50 feet away for awhile afterward. It can only be washed off of your skin with paint thinner (which says not to put on your skin). You can see where I patched 2 nails to the left of the ladder, at the edge of the roof. I basically used half the bucket on every exposed nail head, every crack, and on all the edges of the chimney flashing (which really did flood once when our builder screwed up the roof -- see video of the 20060625 indoor rain at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybwRtTmOXtU ). Originally I was going to nail in a roofing safety harness bracket -- a $160 fall harness + bracket I bought online, so as to not fall off my roof and kill myself -- but my stud sensor was unable to sense the joists through my shingles, so I had to abort that project. But that's what the roofing cement was originally for -- keeping the holes I was going to put in my shingles from leaking into roof. Instead I just used it for general roof upkeep.
So anyway, after all that, Progressive drops us for the condition of our roof ("curling shingles"). Of course, we survived the hurricane JUST FINE with zero water in our house, proving that Progressive Insurance are ASSHOLES. These shingles are not in perfect condition, but the roof sure as hell does not need to be re-done if it is functioning just fine.
Also since then, additional gutter guards have been deployed, and they are uniformly and 100% covering the front gutters at least. Had to cut some into custom-sized pieces to get full coverage.
Carolyn.
Homesite insurance, Progressive insurance, gutter, house maintenance, ladder, roofing cement, shingles.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks.
roof, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 15, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
The tree (photographed from both sides) that cost us $100 to remove. It's pretty much 100% covered in ivy. We left it there to prevent erosion.
On the right half of the picture, you can see some old astroturf that I placed on the chain-link fence past to kill kudzu by depriving it of sunlight. It's extremely effort-efficient, but not time-efficient. It takes a few weeks to kill what's beneath it. But as you can see from the picture, it does in fact work. Left in one place long enough, however, new kudzu will eventually grow *through* the astroturf and lock it in place, where it can't be removed and eventually rots away. The trick seems to be to surprise existing kudzu by covering it -- THAT kudzu will die, but not the wave that comes to replace it. We got maybe 3 of these astroturfs for $6 each about 11 yrs ago, and I think one remains. May switch to discarded carpets (on curbs every summer) as they are thicker and more durable and harder to grow through. Shit, I'd carpet my whole yard if it was possible to do that, and made sense. You know, if I lived in a cartoon world. Black shag carpet for my whole yard. Yes!
Homesite insurance, Progressive insurance, astroturf, gutter, house maintenance, pine tree, tree removal.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks. before tree removal. diptych.
back yard, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
May 24, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
BACKSTORY: So our homeowners insurance (Farmers) canceled our policy due to having peeling paint on our window sills, and tree branches touching our roof (among other things). So we switched to Progressive and they dropped us for the same reasons. So we renewed our Progressive policy, had $600 of tree work done, and rectified most of the list they gave us. Progressive dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons, including changing the tree requirements from "no branches touching your roof" to "no branches over your roof at all", so even after following their specific advice regarding the trees, they still canceled our policy again. It's simply not possible to satisfy Progressive when they give different reasons the second time around. Most of the reasons used by Progressive to drop us the 2nd time were never given the 1st time, even though those conditions were present then as well! PROGRESSIVE SUCKS AND IS NOT WORTH IT. INCONSISTENT! And then they try to bill you after you cancel them! Anyway, we paid The Care Of Trees $600 -- the cheapest of the 15+ companies I contacted -- to do 3 major cuts ($500) and remove the pine tree behind our addition ($100). I also bought a $100 pole saw (basically chainsaw on the end of a 10 foot pole) to handle the smaller trees (i.e. the cases where it's possible to do it yourself).
Another curious thing about my chimney: Why are there two? We have a theory that there's a 2nd fireplace buried in the wall downstairs, behind our leftward cabinets (where we keep our bread machines). It was perhaps covered up for heat-loss reasons, or perhaps because the kitchen was expanded and put cabinets within burn-range of the fireplace. There has definitely been discussion of turning it BACK into a fireplace downstairs, but it would be kind of an expensive hassle, and would remove a place for a couch to exist.
See the brown stuff? The detritus of tree branches falling and collecting in this never-before-seen area of our roof. The smell was horrid. I named it "house shit". It was worse than horse shit, but not elephant shit. As I cleaned some out of the gutters, I had to drop it straight down (for life-threatening balancing reasons), where it landed in Carolyn's hair (repeatedly), her unable to block it with her hands 9for life-threatening balancing reasons). Probably Carolyn's least favorite part of a lot of this.
Note the condition of the shingles. Progressive insurance (Homesite insurance) dropped our insurance giving us a list of reasons. We fixed the items on that list. They then dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons not included in the first list, including "curling shingles" on my roof. The shingles certainly aren't perfect, but do these look like something that's going to fly off my roof and cost an insurance company a lot of money? Of course, we survived Hurricane Irene AND the post-Irene flood storms JUST FINE ... With zero water in our house. Progressive did not even cite our roof the first time they dropped us. Quite simply, Progressive Insurance/Homesite insurance are ASSHOLES. The roof sure as hell does not need to be re-done if it is functioning just fine. Plus, I just patched it with roof cement to strengthen it up even more! Be smart. Stay away from Progressive. Their low prices aren't worth it. The State Corporation Commission has been notified, but since Virginia is a Republican state, our regulatory agencies barely have any teeth.
I reinforced the flashing edges with tons of roof cement. (This is the before pic, there is no after pic.)
Homesite insurance, Progressive insurance, bricks, chimney, flashing, house maintenance, shingles.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks. after addition.
roof, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 15, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
Note the condition of the shingles. Progressive insurance (Homesite insurance) dropped our insurance giving us a list of reasons. We fixed the items on that list. They then dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons not included in the first list, including "curling shingles" on my roof. The shingles certainly aren't perfect, but do these look like something that's going to fly off my roof and cost an insurance company a lot of money? Of course, we survived Hurricane Irene AND the post-Irene flood storms JUST FINE ... With zero water in our house. Progressive did not even cite our roof the first time they dropped us. Quite simply, Progressive Insurance/Homesite insurance are ASSHOLES. The roof sure as hell does not need to be re-done if it is functioning just fine. Plus, I just patched it with roof cement to strengthen it up even more! Be smart. Stay away from Progressive. Their low prices aren't worth it. The State Corporation Commission has been notified, but since Virginia is a Republican state, our regulatory agencies barely have any teeth.
The tree touching the roof on the right is an example of tree maintenance I did myself with the pole saw.
You can see some of the $3 Home Depot solar lights that we put on the pathway (once you get out of the range of the street light).
Leaves still everywhere from our tree removal.
Also since then, additional gutter guards have been deployed, and they are uniformly and 100% covering the front gutters at least. Had to cut some into custom-sized pieces to get full coverage.
Homesite insurance, Pontiac Bonneville 1993 car, Pontiac Grand Am 1994 vehicle, Progressive insurance, flamingos, gutter, gutter guards, gutters, house maintenance, jack stand, shingles, solar lights.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks.
roof, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 15, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
You can see the 3 major tree cuts that we paid $500 for (in conjunction with $100 to remove the back yard tree). They were BIG BIG BIG branches. We did this after Farmers and Progressive/Homesite told us trees can't touch our roof. After we did this work, they changed their tune to "trees can't be OVER the roof". I don't think that should be legal to tell the customer they have to make certain specific changes, then turn around and say those exact specific changes were no good. Especially when it generates another insurance drop which you have to report to future insurance companies, lest you commit insurance fraud. So they force me to report a black mark against me to new companies simply because they can't make up their mind. FUCK PROGRESSIVE. FUCK HOMESITE. FUCK FARMERS. DO NOT USE THEM.
Homesite insurance, Progressive insurance, house maintenance, tree, tree cuts, tree removal.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks.
side yard, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 15, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
BACKSTORY: So our homeowners insurance (Farmers) canceled our policy due to having peeling paint on our window sills, and tree branches touching our roof (among other things). So we switched to Progressive and they dropped us for the same reasons. So we renewed our Progressive policy, had $600 of tree work done, and rectified most of the list they gave us. Progressive dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons, including changing the tree requirements from "no branches touching your roof" to "no branches over your roof at all", so even after following their specific advice regarding the trees, they still canceled our policy again. It's simply not possible to satisfy Progressive when they give different reasons the second time around. Most of the reasons used by Progressive to drop us the 2nd time were never given the 1st time, even though those conditions were present then as well! PROGRESSIVE SUCKS AND IS NOT WORTH IT. INCONSISTENT! And then they try to bill you after you cancel them! Anyway, we paid The Care Of Trees $600 -- the cheapest of the 15+ companies I contacted -- to do 3 major cuts ($500) and remove the pine tree behind our addition ($100). I also bought a $100 pole saw (basically chainsaw on the end of a 10 foot pole) to handle the smaller trees (i.e. the cases where it's possible to do it yourself).
This is the underground tunnel which connects the North building at Progressive Insurance to the rest of the buildings located on this campus in Mayfield Village, Ohio.
I loved the blue colors and the way the shadows were displaying. Gives me a feeling of walking under water.
It... Is a long way down. If you took a running jump off my roof, you'd actually fall 3 or more storeys, as my house is on a steep hill. IT. IS. A. LONG. WAY. DOWN.
You can see the dead kudzu vines left on the chimney supports. I had to remove vines as per homeowners insurance droppage reasons. Once again, having a 16-ft ladder really screws me. It was hard as hell. Me at the very top of the ladder, reaching up with a pair of grabbing tongs that I own, pulling it off very slowly, with Carolyn spotting me by hanging on the underside of the ladder is a counterweight. I apparently need a 25-ft ladder to really have full access to all of my property. (Note: I LOVE my transforming 16-ft ladder, with it's 20+ different configurations. It's just not tall enough!)
Note the condition of the shingles. Progressive insurance (Homesite insurance) dropped our insurance giving us a list of reasons. We fixed the items on that list. They then dropped us a 2nd time for new reasons not included in the first list, including "curling shingles" on my roof. The shingles certainly aren't perfect, but do these look like something that's going to fly off my roof and cost an insurance company a lot of money? Of course, we survived Hurricane Irene AND the post-Irene flood storms JUST FINE ... With zero water in our house. Progressive did not even cite our roof the first time they dropped us. Quite simply, Progressive Insurance/Homesite insurance are ASSHOLES. The roof sure as hell does not need to be re-done if it is functioning just fine. Plus, I just patched it with roof cement to strengthen it up even more! Be smart. Stay away from Progressive. Their low prices aren't worth it. The State Corporation Commission has been notified, but since Virginia is a Republican state, our regulatory agencies barely have any teeth.
Homesite insurance, Progressive insurance, boiler chimney, house maintenance, kudzu, shingles, view.
Homesite insurance sucks. Homesite sucks. Progressive insurance sucks. Progressive sucks.
roof, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 15, 2011.
... Read my blog at ClintJCL.wordpress.com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL.wordpress.com
Progressive Auto Insurance's Flo (and Flo-Bot) at the DC High Heel Race along 17th Street NW (between S and P Streets).
Gifford Center (12,629 square feet)
1547 E Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA
This shopping center was built in 2006.
Looks like somebody ran over it. On Vine street across from the Eagle Theatre in the heart of Downtown Hammonton.
Don't those weeds look a bit tall for late April?
The Progressive Insurance building (see note) used to be a Sinclair gas station.
On my way home I stopped at a fabric store where my wife and daughter were shopping. Meanwhile the lady on the far left was parking the white truck and sideswiped my daughter's parked SUV on the right.
The lady claimed it wasn't her fault. Understand that my daughter's black Edge was parked, she was in the store, and then notice where the back tire of the truck is parked. Just saying . . .
At least my daughter is still smiling!
Jannette Coles' awesome MJ tribute Suzuki GSXR750. Images and most vid shot in Greenville, SC, late February of '11 at the IMS. Unfortunately, you only get 90 seconds of it here. It's 4 minutes total. You can check the full length out here -
bigpicdaddy.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Greenville-SC-IMS-201...