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Interestingly, that looks almost identical to the plate transformer in a Harris FM-20K transmitter. Except those do pretty much the opposite thing. 2-3 amps, at 11 kV.
Also, I deface Toyota's FB advertising in a very small way.
Anyway, my impression of New Bern is that it's not a shithole, which is a stark contrast to my only prior NC experience in Chapel Hill area. It is, however, rather... quaint in the downtown, and shockingly suburban everywhere else.
Downtown:
Suburbia:
(This picture kinda freaks me out a little bit... Hoping I can acclimate rapidly.)
Debating between a corded Black & Decker like I had back in 2002-04, vs one of them fancy-pants new lithium cordless units like these:
Joe, let me know what you decide re: Mowers. I'm going buy/build a house before the end of the year and I'm also looking at electric mowers. I'll have a small suburban yard like you posted. Mainly a 3-5 year stop gap to stop paying rent until I can buy something I really want. Or move.
Serous response to "just buying something to stop paying rent until I can get the house I want."
Compare the expected rent paid over 3-5 years against mortgage payments - equity gained + taxes and insurance + loan origination costs + realtor commission + an allotment for maintenance.
When I did this math back in SoCal years ago, the break-even point was nearly 8 years. So I kept renting.
It often doesn't make sense to buy if you don't anticipate staying parked in that spot for quite a while.
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