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Same thing happened to me. Last year I hopped on a bus and had tons of time at the dome. This year I got to city park a little later and had a 30 minute wait for the bus to the start line. Then huge line for port-a-potties. None upstairs like last year. Made it to the start line at 7:57.

Wheels fell off after the halfway point. Still had fun at the post-race party before it got too crowded though.

re: Duct replacement estimate

Posted by YahooSerious on 8/6/24 at 2:07 pm to
I have 25+ year old rigid ducts and resealed and re insulated one section earlier this summer due to condensation dripping from the register. It has solved the problem and I plan on doing additional sections when the weather cools off.

A few months ago, I only got one estimate to replace with flex and it was $9000. They said the disassembly and removal is a disproportionate part of that cost.

That is why I decided to reseal myself. I realized the duct work itself is in fine condition, it’s just the insulation and seal that has deteriorated in some areas.
Registers have been mentioned but it could also be “leaking” AC ducts. Especially rigid metal ducts with old insulation that is no longer airtight. Humid air gets to the cold metal and condensation occurs, which eventually drips. This is also consistent with the 4”x1” shape.

Not relevant, but on cold days I have seen roof nails collect condensation and drip, though that typically wouldn’t be enough to reach the ceiling.

re: Rats in attic

Posted by YahooSerious on 7/12/23 at 6:44 pm to
Long time first time.

I had evidence of rats in my attic over the garage so I put out snap traps. Pest control came by a few days later so I told him. He proceeded to throw the red blocks all over the attic.

A few days later, there was a dead rat on my garage floor.

The red blocks continued to slowly be eaten. For several weeks, no more dead rats nor evidence they were visiting my traps.

What it took me a while to realize was that roaches had been taking over and enjoying that food source. But it was easy to get rid of them. And apparently it was only one rat, though everyone always says if you see one, there’s a lot more.