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Edit - I misread - earnings are taxable but penalty is waived based on scholarships

Vehicle dependent. but on mine there was no indication that was noticed when he went to get out of the truck. No chimes, I guess because of the key being removed. Radio was rarely on so that wasn't a give away.

I EDC the Olight 1R2 EOS on my key chain. Its usbC charging and doesnt have the usb sticking out like that. Very good light.

ultralight and some rooster tails are a fun time for trout in the lakes on base.

GE Appliances is completely chinese owned by Haier.

North Alabama - I just shopped paint for a 94 K2500 that we are fixing up for my son. No color change, no body work, White Paint - Typical 90's chevy peeling on roof and hood.

everyone wanted 10-12K to prep, prime and paint. Did not include trim re-installed, decals, etc. I couldnt justify the cost for this truck. Ended up at MAACO - they quoted 3500 and 4 weeks. Ended up taking 10 weeks, but cost was as quoted. It has some overspray and a few runs, but looks 100x better than previous and looks good at 10ft. Not show quality but I am happy with it for a driver.

I have planted several on our hunting property. Probably just under 1/2 are still alive after 2 years. They were all small bare root seedlings.

I have about 8 that I potted this spring and will try to get them up to 3 or 5 gallon size at least before transplanting this time.

our (Alabama) community college system and some High Schools have training courses and certification for equipment, I know skid steer is one that they use. Not sure if they go beyond the basics as I would assume they are geared toward people with little or no previous experience.

Definitely will want a Vdrive set up. The Big 3 are Malibu Nautique and Mastercraft. Each of those have different lines within the brand.

At 30K you probably will be in a early to mid 2000's model for those brands.

There is no reason to shy away from the "B" tier brands either they usually use older model equipment from the big three. Engines / transmissions / vdrives will all be the same few options across brands.

I would shop size / layout / price and then get into specific features. To me reasonable # of hours showing it has been used and not just sat is better than very low hours.

On all, check running gear visually under the boat to make sure it isnt damaged. there shouldnt be cracks in the gel around them or signs of major repair.

check actuators for wedge / surf tabs to make sure they work. That age alot have been replaced already or will need to be soon.

on dash - screens vs switches. A lot of the screens for those years are going out with no or expensive replacement options. Cottage industry options to replace with analog switches exist for some.

Overall condition of hull and interior matter. Interior can be replaced fairly easily, but can be costly. I would avoid anything that needs anything more than minor gel repair. Agree that trashed interior can be an indicator of overall care, but seams will start to split with normal use even on a well cared for boat.

Check the tower. Make sure its solid and not cracked. mount points should be solid, some small spiderweb cracks in get around the tower mounts is normal but shouldnt be excessive.

Make sure its been properly winterized and doesnt have a cracked engine block.

I had one 10years or so ago. No complaints. It ran great and never gave me any issues.