Pat Sklenar
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Pat Sklenar
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Space addict (watched Neil & Buzz's first steps on the moon on a 17" b&w TV). Dog (animal) lover, I miss my Buttercup. Life long Disney fan. Recently developing an interest in travel.
Strongest early news story ... Apollo 11. My parents got me out of bed to watch Neil & Buzz exit the LM and climb down to the surface of the moon.
December 18, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Of course the shareholders and Wall Street's "desires" are more and more money ... not the care of people who are relying on the Insurance being sold by the companies.
December 4, 2024 at 11:46 PM
If the BoD doesn't keep the stockholders and Wall Street happy, they end up loosing their seats and the investors force their own new BoD members into place to make sure their desires are first and foremost (again, look at CVSHealth's recent BoD changes).
December 4, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Why stop the blame at the CEO? His job is to keep the Board of Directors happy and their job is to keep the stockholders/Wall Street happy. If he doesn't keep the BoD happy, he's out of a job (i.e.; Karen Lynch former CEO of CVSHealth).
December 4, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Bumble Bee in Bumblebee AZ
November 15, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Yes, my quad motor gen 1 R1T will do 0 to 60mph in 3.0 seconds. I did it twice and have since just driven it "normally". Just because I can drive it stupid, doesn't mean I do so.
September 5, 2024 at 12:12 AM
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July 1, 2024 at 9:29 PM
I know what you mean, been toasty here in southern New England this week. AC sure has been doing its job. But I'm not looking at heat pumps *just* for efficiency, but also to proactively replace a 22yo HVAC system while bringing home a regular paycheck to avoid replacement costs after retirement.
June 22, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Boogers ... my t'stat is the Nest Gen 2 Learning (model 02a) ... not compatible with the Nest Power Connector = "consult with a Nest Pro." Well ... it IS 12yo. It may be time to upgrade that when I put in the heat pump.
June 22, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Cool. Thanks! Off to do more reading/video watching. :)
June 22, 2024 at 3:41 PM
I've seen that video, but think I'll rewatch it now.

Working to eliminate bills before retirement in a few years. Replaced appliances/windows/doors a few yrs ago. Added solar (13.44kW AC) last year, adding 27.2kWh batteries now. 22yo HVAC seems like last big hanging fruit.
June 22, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Thank you. What data should I be looking for? I take advantage of schedules & geofencing to reduce summer cooling/winter heating when I'm away from home. Works fine. But the furnace, AC & t'stat are all well beyond any warranties. Want to replace while still working fulltime.
June 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM
I currently have an old Gen 2 Nest (pre Google) with the Y1, W1, G & Rh wires. Most of the newer t'stats I've seen require a C wire & w/ a finished basement ceiling, that would be expensive to re-run the wiring.
June 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM
I have been subscribing to your channel for years now.
May 10, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Try muting " AI" and/or "AI "?
January 9, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Well, now you've at least seen a picture of Bumble Bee. 😁
December 9, 2023 at 2:32 AM
I love my R1T. My sister named it Bumble Bee when she first saw a picture of it. I've had it for 18 months now and love it better than I did the day it was delivered.
December 8, 2023 at 11:29 PM