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I have seen several videos of replacement of bridges on a freeway in the Netherlands. They accomplish that task in 24 to 72 hours, start to finish. Meanwhile, the highway department in Dane county, WI takes three months to replace some rip rap that got washed out in a flood. Highway departments that haven't work to do lay people off and lose budgets so there is an incentive to stretch work out as long as possible.
Our town replaced a larger bridge in three days. I expect that is because the town board has to answer to the residents who are inconvenienced by the project while Dane county residents, by and large are unaffected. In fact, most of the people who are affected are commuting from a neighboring county and have no say in the operations of the Dane county highway department. BTW, this road closure occurred for three summers out of four. 2020 was free from road work due to the pandemic.
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The Geography of a Woman
Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa . Half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally Beautiful!
Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe. Well developed and open to trade, especially for someone of real value.
Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain. Very hot, relaxed and convinced of her own beauty.
Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece. Gently aging but still a warm and desirable place to visit.
Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain. With a glorious and all conquering past.
Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel. Has been through war, doesn't make the same mistakes twice, and takes care of business .
Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada. Self-preserving, but open to meeting new people.
After 70, she becomes Tibet.
Wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom of the ages.
An adventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritual knowledge.
THE GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN
Between 1 and 100, a man is like North Korea and Russia.
Ruled by a pair of nuts!
Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa . Half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally Beautiful!
Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe. Well developed and open to trade, especially for someone of real value.
Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain. Very hot, relaxed and convinced of her own beauty.
Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece. Gently aging but still a warm and desirable place to visit.
Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain. With a glorious and all conquering past.
Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel. Has been through war, doesn't make the same mistakes twice, and takes care of business .
Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada. Self-preserving, but open to meeting new people.
After 70, she becomes Tibet.
Wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom of the ages.
An adventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritual knowledge.
THE GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN
Between 1 and 100, a man is like North Korea and Russia.
Ruled by a pair of nuts!
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A simple way to find those pesky slow leaks
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They are obvious to me.
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That's also the original minivan.
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And if the tailgate's down, I see a minimum of eleven for Baby Boomers.