Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage

[Strouty]

Strouty after all the curveballs and setbacks you've had for what seems like so long it's great to see your plans come together for a big win! Getting everything organized will be a huge win and sounds like it's already helping your mental state.

The menatal part is going to be seriously freeing. I was concerned about moving a lot of the stuff from the Hill, mostly because I wouldn’t have the time or space to organize things. This system allows me to indiscriminately put things away, yet still be able to find them later. My previous way was to try and remember where I put things.

 

[Strouty]

To clarify, the current process is more like entering things into a spreadsheet as it comes to you, essentially it is a random list. Later on, a simple search allows items to be found and then I can start trying to categorize or organize “like with like”. It may seem like an extra step, but I do not have time to do it the way most people would when sorting a cabinet or one room, there is just too much stuff. I would love to setup tables and lay everything I own out to see exactly what I have, then put it away all nice and organized, but, well everyone has seen the pictures of what I am dealing with.

 

[Old Man Roger]

So assuming you will eventually put like items together, that will require you to log an item out of a certain drawer, and re enter it to another drawer in a new location.

You mentioned adding a new item would only take a minute or so, will removing it be as quick and easy? At the risk of sounding negative, with as much stuff as you have, that would still be a lengthy process. Not impossible, but still somewhat daunting.

Like someone mentioned on the previous page, you might be way better off sorting as you move rather than doing it twice. And also mentioned was to get rid of stuff before the move. I know, I know, but it is the standard answer.lol

 

[Strouty]

Definitely would not be better trying to sort as I go, that is essentially what I have been trying to do for years and it isn’t working. I don’t think people saying that are understanding the amount of stuff that is essentially already randomized that would need to be handled all at once. If I find something while putting stuff away that really does belong somewhere right now, I move it there, but we are talking about a few things among thousands.

Removing an item is just as quick as adding, emptying a drawer or bin is also simple. If moving a bin to a different location it is as simple as adjusting the name to fit the new location. No matter how many times you ask, I can’t tell you that there isn’t going to be “wasted” time in comparison to doing nothing. This is all a “pay it forward” situation, I am the beneficiary of this and it is worth it in the long run.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Maybe best to leave it where ever you put it the first time then? Since it will all be logged, you’ll always be able to find it, so no real need to categorize like items together?

 

[Strouty]

That is either the dumbest thing you have said yet or you are just being a troll. I am done talking about this, it has been fun, but I don’t have time to waste fighting with someone that isn’t me, will never be me, and obviously can’t put themselves in my shoes.

 

[Old Man Roger]

I’m sorry, I didn’t think we were arguing? I didn’t mean to be argumentative. I think you are misunderstanding me, I’m just trying to understand your system, and offering what I thought were options you hadn’t considered.

I will refrain from asking questions or offering any advice in the future. Sorry.

 

[Strouty]

Don’t be sorry, be you, I am just going to be me.

 

[walrus]

should be able to clean up the front yard specifically in prep for snow.

That ain't right Its amazing how fast we are going the other way. I say once the longest day of the year hits its time to start getting ready for winter. I just finished next years wood and I have 2 windows coming tomorrow to transplant into both my bathrooms before winter hits.

 

[Strouty]

Sorry Walrus, it is a cruel fact.

 

[casmurbax]

ok so if I understand you and what you are trying to do better.... seems like you are currently in the Amazon world of a warehouse.... When the robot goes to pick the turbo out of aisle 14, shelf 12, spot 7, right next to it in spot 6 could be a wheelbarrow.... nothing like about the two items, the robot could care less it just knows what it is currently looking for is in aisle 14, shelf 12, spot 7.

In the grand scheme of things you just need to know where that turbo is or that wheelbarrow is right now.

The idea will be once yo get all that stuff in one place, you will then try to to keep things "like" together and when you do, just create a new QR for the new "like" that you will be moving to the new location or will you be changing the location of the QR to where you moved this item to?

Oh wait it just dawned on me. Every item will have its own QR code and a location tag associated to it, listing every location where that particular item exists...

 

[Strouty]

QR codes are serial numbers, they do not change, file name points me to the location, the bin QR code/serial number never changes.

 

[kent_323is]

@Strouty how goes the organizational battle? Do we get to see pics of shipping containers full of QR codes and bins? Maybe some empty floor space in the shop?
Or did your dad upset the apple cart and you've had to deal with his drama?
Hoping for the best for you!

 

[kent_323is]

More than a week without a Strouty update.... everything okay @Strouty ?

We've had some beautiful temperatures here in SD during September, so I've been working outside as much as possible on some projects. Hopefully you're getting some decent weather as well.

 

[Spareparts]

Taking a break, trying to get something done without being brow beat by some posters on this
thread, he has a plan, and most of us don't have any idea what he is dealing with. Keep-on keeping on
Stouty, their is a light at the end of that tunnel and it is getting brighter.

 

[bowtiguy]

Can someone use AI to send strouty a note translated to QR codes? He must be neck deep in those things by now.

 

[FullRaceMerc]

You doing alright Strouty?

 

[Whitey1]

While amazingly hectic to get to where you are finally, it will save you a ton of time and money. I cant count the amount of time over the years I have read where you admitted buying something you know you already have several of, but it was easier to get new than to spend the time looking for your current ones. This must be a breath of fresh air to k ow going forward you will be able find what you need and not feel crazy looking for it.

 

[86turbodsl]

He and i must be on the same schedule. We're a month out

 

[Jayman17]

To borrow a line from Game of Thrones, "Winter is coming"...and so is the snow.

Hope all is well!

 

[545_days]

To borrow a line from Game of Thrones, "Winter is coming"...and so is the snow.

Hope all is well!

Same here. I don't post in this thread very often, but have really enjoyed reading Strouty's posts. I hope he is OK and simply busy getting things done before the snow flies.

 

[xtremek]

I hope everything is ok. Know you're missed.

 

[bowtiguy]

Agreed. I’m guessing he’s hyper focused and “ hopefully” taking pictures and will update us when he has a chance to breathe. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

 

[Prospecter]

Really hard to keep up the pace of Maine content without Strouty! ️

 

[Strouty]

No focus, no progress, no pictures.

 

[zanyad]

 

[xtremek]

Glad to see that at least you're alive.

 

[86turbodsl]

What he said ^^^

 

[545_days]

What he said ^^^

Agreed. I'm glad to see you back Strouty.

 

[harley jim]

Me too, I was ready to pickup Kirk and do a road trip!

 

[Strouty]

I have had so much going on and not one bit of it was productive for the Salvage Garage. Taxes for all companies were filed yesterday so that is one huge PITA done with. I have put a lot of time in the office, still have more time to spend, but no real deadlines to speak of. Hopefully this means I can get back to being productive where I would like to be.

I am still in discussions with my local tax collector about the tax assessment for the Salvage Garage. While they have worked with me a bit, the taxes have increase from just under $1400 a year to just over $4000 a year (it was at almost $5000). I have a meeting with them next week and I still have a formal abatement process that I can go through if we fail to come to a compromise. I don't want to start off with a high value, then do all my improvements and have to move out because my taxes are too high.

Have a great day, I am off to handle a generator issue at a tower site.

 

[Prospecter]

Good to hear from you, Strouty, and also that it's the normal business of life keeping you busy rather than a life or health crisis. Even given your location those taxes do seem a bit high.

 

[Strouty]

Yesterday I got the docks out of the lake, going to be shuffling more stuff from the Hill to the Salvage Garage. I think I might pressure wash a few things as well, might be the last warm day of the year and I need to get things put away anyways.

 

[FullRaceMerc]

I am still in discussions with my local tax collector about the tax assessment for the Salvage Garage. While they have worked with me a bit, the taxes have increase from just under $1400 a year to just over $4000 a year (it was at almost $5000). I have a meeting with them next week and I still have a formal abatement process that I can go through if we fail to come to a compromise. I don't want to start off with a high value, then do all my improvements and have to move out because my taxes are too high.

 

[Strouty]

I wish it was that easy.

 

[FullRaceMerc]

I wish it was that easy.

Me too.

 

[Strouty]

Happy Halloween

 

[Johanfpa]

Happy Halloween to you too Strouty

 

[xtremek]

Hope your evening was pleasant. Did your tax issue get resolved? Are you closing in getting everything ready for winter?

 

[Strouty]

I am just starting the winter prep, taxes were finished, huge relief. I have plenty of things to do and no time to do them. I have been searching marketplace and eBay, but no one is selling spare time.