In the garden, and RAIN!!! (2)
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UPDATED: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 04:09
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I put out my rain gage last night bc they said we'd get about 1/2" of rain. By appx 2 AM we'd only gotten a drizzle but when I looked out the window this AM it looked like 1.5". Woo hoo! I'll measure it later but... yippee!!!
Edited to add: 1 7/16". Once the clouds are blown away I expect to see snow on the mountains.
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Somebody got their car back today.
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Somebody got their car back today.
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That's great news, SIX!!!
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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
Somebody got their car back today.
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That's great news, SIX!!!
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Yeah. Certainly unexpected on a Sunday.
I didn't even know he called and I just got lucky that I checked my phone to see if anybody had. It's the only time in the collective 10 weeks he's had my car this year that I got a call from him and I didn't pick it up.
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I hear they're bringing back some mandates by you, Sigs? Is this true? Are the people going to allow it again?
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My other bud is very happy to hear that I have my car back so I can come out and help him on his house again.
As long as I can get the pool table down in the basement this week and we don't have to do it on the weekend, I already know what my plans for the weekend are.
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Originally posted by SIGNYM:
I put out my rain gage last night bc they said we'd get about 1/2" of rain. By appx 2 AM we'd only gotten a drizzle but when I looked out the window this AM it looked like 1.5". Woo hoo! I'll measure it later but... yippee!!!
Edited to add: 1 7/16". Once the clouds are blown away I expect to see snow on the mountains.
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Wow. That's like a year's worth of rain for you, ain't it?
It's like a normal afternoon around here on a bad year.
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Got some fog for my walk this morning. Things to do.
And I should get a move on with Christmas cards.
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Quote:By now, it seems like it! But as hard as it is to imagine, having been in near-contimuous drought for over a decade, a year's -worth of rain would mean, on the average, one inch of rain each week, EVERY week, from mid-November thru Dec, January, and February. We haven't seen that in a long time!
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
I put out my rain gage last night bc they said we'd get about 1/2" of rain. By appx 2 AM we'd only gotten a drizzle but when I looked out the window this AM it looked like 1.5". Woo hoo! I'll measure it later but... yippee!!!
Edited to add: 1 7/16". Once the clouds are blown away I expect to see snow on the mountains.
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Wow. That's like a year's worth of rain for you, ain't it?
It's like a normal afternoon around here on a bad year.
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Back and done for today. Fog had burned off by the time I got out.
I have 1 Christmas card ready for the mail tomorrow. Need to get a move on with a second.
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I was going to do a lot today but i fell asleep instead. But I did manage to scrub the kitchen floor yesterday, finally!
I do have to pat myself on the back for frugal use of leftovers. I bought some cross rib roasts on sale a while back (turns out they don't stew as well as chuck and don't roast as well as tri tip, but they do make an ok stir fry or philly cheese steak). The roasts were a bit big so I froze the leftover trimmed meat until there was enough for a meal. At the same time, I was freezing the juices from the roast beef that I made. Along with some shrooms that I bought on sale and leftover cream cheese, it made a damn fine stroganoff!
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Well, I got another corner of the kitchen counter cleaned off which is good.
Out for my walk in a bit. Need to get cards in the mail and do some grocery shopping.
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Back and in and it wants to rain. I got all my stuff done for today which is good.
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Quote:Indeed!
Originally posted by Brenda:
Back and in and it wants to rain. I got all my stuff done for today which is good.
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Yep, snow on the mountains. The highest peak visible from my home on a clear day is Mt Baldy, at 10,000 ft. Judging by how far down the snow fell, it looks like the snow level might be about 8,000 feet. It sure is pretty!
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Originally posted by SIGNYM:Quote:Indeed!
Originally posted by Brenda:
Back and in and it wants to rain. I got all my stuff done for today which is good.
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It finally did rain as of this evening. Got 2 cards into the post and hoping to get a couple more in the next day or so.
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Out for my walk in a bit on a nice sunny but apparently cold day. Temp on computer is reading -1C.
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Back from my walk.
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Off to mah jong in the morning then Christmas lunch at the senior centre where I play.
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So....
I get back from my brother's place and get in the car to do some long needed grocery shopping (after my old man already left) and the car won't start.
It's trying. The battery is fine. The starter is doing it's thing. But the car ain't even attempting to turn over.
Sure I'd already flooded the engine, I decided it was a problem I was going to deal with tomorrow and just got something to eat and was going to call it an extremely early night since I didn't get much sleep last night.
I woke up at about 8:15 and decided I'd give it another attempt. That's when I opened up the engine compartment and found mouse shit and nesting materials all over my F*()*#ING engine compartment. I guess that's what happens when you're car is sitting outside for 7 weeks before your mechanic works on it.
Holy shit.
So I clean all of that up, then I thought it might be a good idea to open up the air filter compartment and make sure that's clean.
Well... The air filter was, but the bottom of the compartment looked like the bedding for a gerbil that hadn't been cleaned in a month!
WTF?
By this time, my battery was basically dead, so after I cleaned everything out and put it back together, I set my industrial grade charger to 200 amps for jumping a car and got to work. I flooded the shit out of that engine, but finally on about the 40th attempt for the day I got her to turn over and stay running.
I'm glad I put HEET in there earlier because there's obviously water in my gas tank too. It was all over the ground out the back of the tailpipe. And the exhaust was a dark gray that you only see coming out of diesel trucks for about 15 minutes straight.
I let it run for about 30 minutes and by that time the exhaust looked like normal. The car was idling smooth the whole time and wasn't making any funny noises.
I've been able to start it immediately 5 times since then. In fact, I'd say that at least right now it seems to start faster than it did before I got the fuel line replaced.
Hopefully everything will be okay now and it will start tomorrow. I'll just have to start the car at least once or twice a day until I burn up the half tank of crap gas I have in there and I'll make sure at least the first tank I put back in is primo gas with some fuel stabilizer to help flush whatever crap out that might be in there.
Still got no milk though. Stores were closed by the time all of this happened.
Boy...
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Got my milk.
Car seems fine now. I think my idiot mechanic left air in the lines on top of letting the mice take up residence under the hood and putting gas with water in my tank.
Still going to call this a win.
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Absolutely no luck at mah jong today but I did get to the post office and 4 more cards are away.
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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
Got my milk.
Car seems fine now. I think my idiot mechanic left air in the lines on top of letting the mice take up residence under the hood and putting gas with water in my tank.
Still going to call this a win.
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OMG! Six. Read your first post and that is horrible. Hope you car stays in running order after you clear and cleared all that out.
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Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
Got my milk.
Car seems fine now. I think my idiot mechanic left air in the lines on top of letting the mice take up residence under the hood and putting gas with water in my tank.
Still going to call this a win.
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OMG! Six. Read your first post and that is horrible. Hope you car stays in running order after you clear and cleared all that out.
Thanks, Brenda.
Yeah. It was ghastly under there. Somewhere in between what my house looks like before I dehoarded and what my friend's basement that I cleaned out looked like.
I've even got crap in my trunk, and maybe even in open tool bags. I'm going to have to deep clean everything.
That's for another day though. Too busy right now.
I started her up again just about 20 minutes ago and let it run about 10 minutes. No problems yet.
Bummer about the Mahjong. You'll get 'em next week.
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Me and my bud got the pool table taken apart and hauled up 12 steps and out to his ride, and then the 14 steps down to his basement. SLATE IS HEAVY!!!! Then we got the last piece of furniture he was giving me in my porch.
The couch and the one seater are going to be too big for the room so they're definitely going to be going into the living room once I finish with the baseboard and window trim this winter.
My other bud was hoping I could help him paint the house tomorrow. I told him that I wasn't comfortable driving my car all that way just yet, but he sounds really desperate and can't work this weekend because it's his mom's birthday and some other family stuff. I've been trying to call him back to tell him that if he comes and picks me up I'll work as late as he wants tomorrow night, but I think his cell phone died. I'm hoping I can reach him tonight.
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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
Got my milk.
Car seems fine now. I think my idiot mechanic left air in the lines on top of letting the mice take up residence under the hood and putting gas with water in my tank.
Still going to call this a win.
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OMG! Six. Read your first post and that is horrible. Hope you car stays in running order after you clear and cleared all that out.
Thanks, Brenda.
Yeah. It was ghastly under there. Somewhere in between what my house looks like before I dehoarded and what my friend's basement that I cleaned out looked like.
I've even got crap in my trunk, and maybe even in open tool bags. I'm going to have to deep clean everything.
That's for another day though. Too busy right now.
I started her up again just about 20 minutes ago and let it run about 10 minutes. No problems yet.
Bummer about the Mahjong. You'll get 'em next week.
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Sounds like. That is horrible.
Running is good.
All I can do is hope for luck next week.
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I'm glad your car is back, and that you got it running! It sounds like it was quite a trial getting it going, and a whole 'nother trial cleaning it out. But at least you got wheels now!
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Out in a bit to meet a friend for lunch and do a Christmas present exchange.
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Quote:oh I hope you have a nice time BRENDA!
Originally posted by Brenda:
Out in a bit to meet a friend for lunch and do a Christmas present exchange.
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Out in a bit to meet a friend for lunch and do a Christmas present exchange.
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I had a really nice time. Didn't get to see her around my birthday so she also brought me my birthday present.
We stayed in the local mall and had a wander around a couple of stores looking at the Christmas items and discussing if they were good. Helped her find a couple of things that she needed. So, yeah good afternoon.
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Out for my walk in a bit and it doesn't look like my area got any snow last night or this morning. So that's a good thing. Things to do.
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Yeah. The car seems to be working right now. I left it in the garage for almost 24 hours before I ran some errands today and it started right up. Today I left it outside the garage and will see if it starts alright while it's left out in the cold. I should feel good about it if it does.
I bought myself almost $70 worth of stuff today that will cost less than $10 after the rebates come back. A few things for me, but mostly stuff to give away.
I got three new floor vents for less than $6.00 that are normally almost $7 each to replace the rusty old ones in my kitchen and living room. The 2 for the living room are bright white to match the trim and baseboard, and I decided to go brown with the one on the new flooring my friend and his dad helped me install early this year because it blends right in with the floor to the point that you don't even notice it anymore.
That was a great buy. I had planned on sanding the rust down on the old ones and repainting them. Now I just got a no-fuss cosmetic upgrade that is a lot bigger than you would think it was.
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Got some rain but now that I am done for the day it is dry. Bit of blue sky trying to break through the clouds and a little sun.
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Well, we went out to mail a gift, but altho the website says the Post Office was open to 3PM, it actually closed at 1PM.
Drats.
But all was not lost, as daughter and I went to our first sit-down restaurant meals in years. Fingers crossed we don't get sick.
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Well, we went out to mail a gift, but altho the website says the Post Office was open to 3PM, it actually closed at 1PM.
Drats.
But all was not lost, as daughter and I went to our first sit-down restaurant meals in years. Fingers crossed we don't get sick.
That's awesome.
My aunt and uncle near my grandma's and my other aunt that always comes here finally invited them to Christmas dinner. I'm invited as well, but I won't be going. My aunt that's having people over is making everyone from different houses eat in separate rooms, hugs aren't allowed, and she'll be wearing a mask the whole time. I feel bad for her. The Gummint did a real head job on her. She is going to therapy now though, and went back even though the first session she left when the therapist wouldn't put a mask on for her. Honestly, I'm surprised I even got the invite because I'm sure she's heard that I was never vaccinated.
I hope that she can be fixed.
My aunt and Grandma are coming to my place on Christmas Eve. My old man, step mom and youngest brother are going out to the east coast to my other brother's place for a week. I'm not invited there because I'm not vaxxed. I'm sure they knew there was no way I'd ever make that trip out there, but I guess they didn't want to bluff and invite me knowing that just in case I actually did show up.
I'll probably end up going to my friend's house for Christmas. They've kind of been outcast from his family right now because none of them were jabbed, so I guess maybe we're going to be making our own family now. At least his wife's family still gets together with them.
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I just turned down the heat another degree, and I'll be putting it down another 4 degrees at night for the rest of the winter. I got my gas/electric bill for the month and even though it was 2 degrees colder I used 20% less gas than last year. The bill was still $7 more than last year.
Last month's bill was $4 less than the previous November, so they've made $3 more off of me this winter so far.
They will not win.
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Still no snow in my area even though it's being called for. Have to see if it arrives by the time I go to bed or tomorrow.
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We had snow here, Brenda. Just a few inches in the last two days. Nothing really stuck to the cement, but it's on the grass and the roofs and the trashcans and what not.
Last night's test was successful. I had the car out of the garage all night in the cold since around 2PM yesterday... so just a little less than 21 hours. The high yesterday was 19 degrees and the low last night was 18 degrees. The car didn't start up as fast as it would have if it were in the garage, but it didn't give me any problems and started on the first attempt. I let it run in the garage for about 10 minutes before shutting it off.
It will be mid-20's to mid-30's through Thursday, so I shouldn't have any problems leaving it at my friends house all day when we're working on his other property. Friday the high is only 14 though, so I might skip out on that one.
Christmas Eve the low is ZERO!
It's kind of funny, actually. If the weather channel is right about the weather through the end of February, then Friday through Tuesday is supposed to be the coldest weather we have all winter, with the night of Christmas Eve being the coldest of the season.
Sure... Things are bound to change, but right now it's not even close. Except for the three nights leading up to Christmas, there's not a single night where it's predicted to dip into the single digits for the lows.
I'm going to miss the big sale at Goodwill today. I've already had enough of being outside in this crap for one day.
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It's a white day where I am. Snow arrived in the early hours of the morning and is covering everything.
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Sis sent me a picture of her house. More lake effect snow!! At least only 15" this time, not getting clobbered like last time, but still... winter started early, and hard, for them this year. They'll have a white Christmas for sure. I hope it lets up for them later.
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Uggggggg...
It's pretty frigid here and getting worse over the next 10 days before it gets better, but at least the snow covering is minimal.... for now.
We're supposed to get 3-4 inches on Friday, so it will be a white Christmas. Hopefully that's the end of the snow for the winter.
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Weather people say my city got around 16cm which is about 6 inches of snow.
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Need cane for my walk but first someone is dropping a Christmas present off for me.
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It's trying to snow again but not succeeding for right now. Have to see about tomorrow. At least I am in and done for today.
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Got a lot done at my friend's house today. May or may not be going back tomorrow, but Wednesday for sure if we don't.
Car started up fine when I left. Not only that, but it seems that having the fuel line replaced has given me a bonus. For YEARS now, the car acted funky when switching gears (It's an automatic). Shifting down was never a problem, but some of the gears seemed sticky and I got used to having to let off on the gas a little bit before the gear shifted otherwise the RPMs would keep rising and the gear wouldn't shift.
I don't want to speak too soon.... but it seems like it's as smooth as butter right now. And that's when it's only about 15 degrees outside and I've still got some water in the gas tank.
Who knows? Maybe a funky fuel line was also contributing to my emission testing problems. That might be too much to hope for.
49 degrees when I walked into the house. Got to get this place heated up so I can take a shower.
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Holy crap. Now they're talking 8 to 12 inches of snow between Thursday morning and Saturday morning.
I don't think I'll be helping my bud out on Thursday either.
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Best shower ever.
I think I'd probably better turn the heat up a little higher. Right before the heat goes off I can see my breath.
At least it warms up after next Tuesday.
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Call at supper time from my boss. Work for me tomorrow as she wants before some people arrive in the afternoon. Have to be there after 9am, so I will see everyone in the afternoon.
Also there is a call for more snow for my area.
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Quote:That's so early!!!
Originally posted by Brenda:
Call at supper time from my boss. Work for me tomorrow as she wants before some people arrive in the afternoon. Have to be there after 9am, so I will see everyone in the afternoon.
Also there is a call for more snow for my area.
I hope getting to and from work isn't too difficult, BRENDA, given the weather!
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Did you ever get the feeling that you've forgotten to do something really important?
Well, I've been walking around like that for two days now.
I hate it when that happens. And I really hate it when I remember what it was, st the last minute or too late!!
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Yeah. I get that feeling from time to time. I usually do my best to ignore it because in the history of me ever forgetting anything important it's usually something like forgetting to put on my wrist watch (which does bother me a lot when I realize it), but nothing that ever actually was truly important (like leaving my garage door open when I leave for work).
I've got one brother who is diagnosed with OCD and another who displays OCD tenancies. Every time he pulls out one of his cameras from the case, he will touch every piece that is in there, and I'll watch him re-open that box and do it at least 2 or 3 more times in an hour.
There were times where I swore I didn't close the garage door and I would circle back to check, but I don't do that anymore. I'm not going to end up like that one guy I read about that will circle his block 10 times before coming back from work to make sure he didn't run anybody over with his car.
That being said, there was one day about a decade ago I was driving myself nuts looking for my cell phone and it was in my left hand.
I'm going to blame that one on the alcoholism.
Hope you figure it out and/or let it go.
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Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:Quote:That's so early!!!
Originally posted by Brenda:
Call at supper time from my boss. Work for me tomorrow as she wants before some people arrive in the afternoon. Have to be there after 9am, so I will see everyone in the afternoon.
Also there is a call for more snow for my area.
I hope getting to and from work isn't too difficult, BRENDA, given the weather!
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Well, getting there was no fun as some of the sidewalks around houses were cleared and others weren't. A street I walk down most of the sidewalks were covered in snow and I decided to cross the street as I could see the other side was cleaner. I stepped to the edge of the sidewalk and there must have been ice under the snow and my right foot went out from under me and down I went on my butt. Took me a minute or two to get back up. And when I got to the house, my boss was just cleaning off the front stairs. I got a ride back as I said I was hurting from the fall and would appreciate it.
They were having a little get together tonight but everyone cancelled on them as some areas are bad to drive.
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And add to that when I got back the bulb in the light over the kitchen table blew out. Right now there is no way I can replace it as I use a kitchen chair and stand on my tip toes. I am using another light right now. This is so not fun.
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Told my boss that I wasn't coming over for Christmas morning breakfast whatever. Her basic reply, "Well, it doesn't matter if you come or not."
Told her husband the same thing as he drove me back and he said, "It doesn't matter but the invitation still stands."
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Told my boss that I wasn't coming over for Christmas morning breakfast whatever. Her basic reply, "Well, it doesn't matter if you come or not."
Told her husband the same thing as he drove me back and he said, "It doesn't matter but the invitation still stands."
Maybe they're just REALLY bad with words. That sounds so f*ing rude, but maybe that's just their way of not putting pressure on you.
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Oh jeez. I just read your other two posts Brenda. How are you feeling?
Do you have one of those reacher grabber things? If you gently sqeeze it around the bulb you should be able to change it without getting on a ladder.
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Told my boss that I wasn't coming over for Christmas morning breakfast whatever. Her basic reply, "Well, it doesn't matter if you come or not."
Told her husband the same thing as he drove me back and he said, "It doesn't matter but the invitation still stands."
Maybe they're just REALLY bad with words. That sounds so f*ing rude, but maybe that's just their way of not putting pressure on you.
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It's possible but I took it the rude way and I'm not worried about it. Sunday is my day not to run around like a crazy person or do anything much. And that's what I'm going to do.
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Oh jeez. I just read your other two posts Brenda. How are you feeling?
Do you have one of those reacher grabber things? If you gently sqeeze it around the bulb you should be able to change it without getting on a ladder.
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I'm doing okay. Had a hot water bottle on my lower back earlier and I will do that again when I go to bed.
I do have one of those grabby things and I should see if that will work because it is the best light in the kitchen/living room area.
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Oh jeez. I just read your other two posts Brenda. How are you feeling?
Do you have one of those reacher grabber things? If you gently sqeeze it around the bulb you should be able to change it without getting on a ladder.
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I'm doing okay. Had a hot water bottle on my lower back earlier and I will do that again when I go to bed.
I do have one of those grabby things and I should see if that will work because it is the best light in the kitchen/living room area.
Hope you feel better.
It wasn't my idea, but I did a Google search for how you could change a high lightbulb without a ladder and that was the only answer that came up which didn't require MacGuyver level skills and tools and materials you probably don't have.
Is the bulb incandescent or LED?
You'll probably want to be extra careful if it's anything but LED when you're squeezing and/or be wearing some protective covering for your eyes.
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Oh jeez. I just read your other two posts Brenda. How are you feeling?
Do you have one of those reacher grabber things? If you gently sqeeze it around the bulb you should be able to change it without getting on a ladder.
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I'm doing okay. Had a hot water bottle on my lower back earlier and I will do that again when I go to bed.
I do have one of those grabby things and I should see if that will work because it is the best light in the kitchen/living room area.
Hope you feel better.
It wasn't my idea, but I did a Google search for how you could change a high lightbulb without a ladder and that was the only answer that came up which didn't require MacGuyver level skills and tools and materials you probably don't have.
Is the bulb incandescent or LED?
You'll probably want to be extra careful if it's anything but LED when you're squeezing and/or be wearing some protective covering for your eyes.
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Yeah, I'll be fine. I'll take it easy for a couple of days.
I tried your suggestion a couple of times and I can't get a grip on it to turn. The bulb is too round and the ends of the grabby thing aren't flat.
It's just a plain old light bulb in the light fixture.
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Oh that sucks BRENDA. I hope you didn't wrench or bruise anything.
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Oh jeez. I just read your other two posts Brenda. How are you feeling?
Do you have one of those reacher grabber things? If you gently sqeeze it around the bulb you should be able to change it without getting on a ladder.
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Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
I'm doing okay. Had a hot water bottle on my lower back earlier and I will do that again when I go to bed.
I do have one of those grabby things and I should see if that will work because it is the best light in the kitchen/living room area.
Hope you feel better.
It wasn't my idea, but I did a Google search for how you could change a high lightbulb without a ladder and that was the only answer that came up which didn't require MacGuyver level skills and tools and materials you probably don't have.
Is the bulb incandescent or LED?
You'll probably want to be extra careful if it's anything but LED when you're squeezing and/or be wearing some protective covering for your eyes.
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Yeah, I'll be fine. I'll take it easy for a couple of days.
I tried your suggestion a couple of times and I can't get a grip on it to turn. The bulb is too round and the ends of the grabby thing aren't flat.
It's just a plain old light bulb in the light fixture.
Do you have some rubber bands?
Maybe you can put a few paper towels around the grabby bits and wrap the paper towel on them with some rubber bands?
I would imagine with the grip of the bands and the extra padding from the paper towel you could get that bulb out of there.
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Just got invited last night to Christmas Eve at my friend's house where I went on Thanksgiving. The rest of my family that used to host Christmas is now heading out to the east coast for two weeks because my brother and his family out there are still afraid of Covid and haven't come back home since Christmas of 2019. My aunt and Grandma were going to come by on Christmas Eve, but I told them not to even try with the snow and the single digit temps and that I'll be out there to visit for a few days once it's warm enough that I'm sure my car will start by New Years instead. Then I'll get to see their Christmas tree too.
I've got to go get some wrapping paper and Christmas cards today before the deep cold sets in. I didn't buy anything special for anyone, but I do have a ton of things in my basement that were either free after rebate or bought so cheaply that wrapping them up with cards will cost more than the items inside did.
But it's all useful stuff. 12 packs of LED bulbs that I got for 98 cents, hand lotion bottles and drain sticks I got for free after rebate, and a torpedo level for my friend that I got for a buck after rebate. I also got some really cool multi-color LED smart bulbs I got in a really good deal on a package of electric stuff with the power company a few months back that I'd never install in my house because I'd have to download apps on my tablet to even control them and I don't want any smart stuff in my house. They're already stuffed to the gills with smarthome stuff anyhow, so I'm sure they won't object to them.
My buddy told me he's still trying to get that fridge for me and told his sister-in-law that I could use it instead of them giving it to the bank when they hand the keys over on her dad's house who just passed away recently. He told her that he was hoping he could get me to paint his daughter's bedroom with him in exchange.
I told him it was going to be a surprise after he got his pool table set up and was done with the basement, but I was going to offer to paint her room anyhow since he seemed so adamant against it while we were eating dinner on the last day we were painting down there. I just wasn't going to bring it up until the basement was squared away because I knew the painting and moving wasn't something he was enjoying and didn't want to overwhelm him. All I wanted in exchange was for him to get the paint, come pick me up, drop me off and feed me while I was working on it. But that fridge would still be cool.
So she's going to get a little "IOU a painted bedroom" Christmas card.
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Oh that sucks BRENDA. I hope you didn't wrench or bruise anything.
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Doesn't feel like any serious damage. Just was a little sore last night.
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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
Oh jeez. I just read your other two posts Brenda. How are you feeling?
Do you have one of those reacher grabber things? If you gently sqeeze it around the bulb you should be able to change it without getting on a ladder.
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Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
I'm doing okay. Had a hot water bottle on my lower back earlier and I will do that again when I go to bed.
I do have one of those grabby things and I should see if that will work because it is the best light in the kitchen/living room area.
Hope you feel better.
It wasn't my idea, but I did a Google search for how you could change a high lightbulb without a ladder and that was the only answer that came up which didn't require MacGuyver level skills and tools and materials you probably don't have.
Is the bulb incandescent or LED?
You'll probably want to be extra careful if it's anything but LED when you're squeezing and/or be wearing some protective covering for your eyes.
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Yeah, I'll be fine. I'll take it easy for a couple of days.
I tried your suggestion a couple of times and I can't get a grip on it to turn. The bulb is too round and the ends of the grabby thing aren't flat.
It's just a plain old light bulb in the light fixture.
Do you have some rubber bands?
Maybe you can put a few paper towels around the grabby bits and wrap the paper towel on them with some rubber bands?
I would imagine with the grip of the bands and the extra padding from the paper towel you could get that bulb out of there.
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No rubber bands but paper towels yes. That might work. I will see if I can find any bands on my walk today.
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Out for my walk. Things to do.
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Back from my walk and I managed to get the light bulb out of that fixture I normally use but couldn't get the new one in. Dropped it 3 times and on the third time it shattered on the floor. I managed to get all cleaned up though so that is good.
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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Quote:. Wish I could come over to help, but I'd probably drop one, too!
Originally posted by Brenda:
Back from my walk and I managed to get the light bulb out of that fixture I normally use but couldn't get the new one in. Dropped it 3 times and on the third time it shattered on the floor. I managed to get all cleaned up though so that is good.
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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I know. I was cursing the whole time as it hit the floor.
You have a good point about it breaking on the floor and not in the fixture. I have needle nose pliers, bought them years ago but I would never have been able to get the base out.
You must have been reading my mind SIX. I was thinking after mah jong tomorrow that I should look for a different type of light bulb for the fixture.
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Originally posted by SIGNYM:Quote:. Wish I could come over to help, but I'd probably drop one, too!
Originally posted by Brenda:
Back from my walk and I managed to get the light bulb out of that fixture I normally use but couldn't get the new one in. Dropped it 3 times and on the third time it shattered on the floor. I managed to get all cleaned up though so that is good.
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The problem is the bulbs I've got that will work in that fixture the necks are too short. Gotta find some with longer necks tomorrow.
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I am off to mah jong in the morning hopefully as I have to call the centre in the morning to see if they are open.
One more storm up then rain which brings with it flooding on city streets and such.
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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I know. I was cursing the whole time as it hit the floor.
I'm picturing it in my head now because I've been there before and I know that's exactly what I did. I bet though in a way you felt better after letting those bad vibes out.
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You have a good point about it breaking on the floor and not in the fixture. I have needle nose pliers, bought them years ago but I would never have been able to get the base out.
Yeah. There's no way you're going to pull a broken bulb out with the pliers if you aren't in the right state to change the bulb normally. Sometimes it gets stuck on you too if you're not careful about wrenching it out. There's been several time that I wish I had a spare potato on hand to do it instead of trying to wrench it out like a big dumb ogre.
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You must have been reading my mind SIX. I was thinking after mah jong tomorrow that I should look for a different type of light bulb for the fixture.
You get the LED for the fixture, I'll get one of those grabby things for myself.
I'm even worse today than I was Tuesday after doing all that sanding and fan cleaning overhead on the worst step ladder in existence. My back is fine, but my right hip, my shins and the bottom of my right foot around all three middle toes is killing me. I've got to walk up and down my steps one at a time right now. I don't think keeping my house so cold is helping.
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Got all the presents wrapped up for Christmas Eve at my friends. Even wrapped them all with ribbons. Never did that before. First time watching a video on a crafting channel on YouTube too.
I've got to co-ordinate with my friend about presenting his daughter with her present because I don't want to steal his thunder. He said he's going to do a sort of gag gift with an old bucket of paint and a paint brush just to let her know she's getting her bedroom painted.
I haven't asked, but they probably wait until Christmas to open gifts like most folk do, but I want him to do that while I'm there the night before so I can give her my gift with the IOU a painted bedroom after he gives her his gift.
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Well we've gone from "Damn it's cold" to Dangerously Cold on the forecast. Low tonight is now -9 with lows of -35 with wind chill factored in.
Not only that, but the power company has been warning everyone of outages and to be prepared for them from now until Saturday morning while it's still in the negative temperatures.
FUN!
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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I know. I was cursing the whole time as it hit the floor.
I'm picturing it in my head now because I've been there before and I know that's exactly what I did. I bet though in a way you felt better after letting those bad vibes out.Quote:
You have a good point about it breaking on the floor and not in the fixture. I have needle nose pliers, bought them years ago but I would never have been able to get the base out.
Yeah. There's no way you're going to pull a broken bulb out with the pliers if you aren't in the right state to change the bulb normally. Sometimes it gets stuck on you too if you're not careful about wrenching it out. There's been several time that I wish I had a spare potato on hand to do it instead of trying to wrench it out like a big dumb ogre.Quote:
You must have been reading my mind SIX. I was thinking after mah jong tomorrow that I should look for a different type of light bulb for the fixture.
You get the LED for the fixture, I'll get one of those grabby things for myself.
I'm even worse today than I was Tuesday after doing all that sanding and fan cleaning overhead on the worst step ladder in existence. My back is fine, but my right hip, my shins and the bottom of my right foot around all three middle toes is killing me. I've got to walk up and down my steps one at a time right now. I don't think keeping my house so cold is helping.
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I did feel much better for letting it all out.
No, I couldn't have gotten the base out and chances are I could have hurt myself serious if that had happened. Even with the potato trick.
I got the LED bulb today but still can't get it in the &*^^%%$%^^&%%^&&& socket.
Cold is very bad when you have over done it and have pulled muscles that you didn't think you did. Get some sort of heat on those body parts to try and help is my best suggestion.
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Well, I broke down and called my boss to see if one of them will come over and help me. I just hope they get here before it gets dark as I will be climbing up on another chair to reach a light that works. *sigh* Using that light means moving the kitchen table and climbing up on a chair that is near that light. Means have been sore since I fell on Tuesday going over to work.
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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I know. I was cursing the whole time as it hit the floor.
I'm picturing it in my head now because I've been there before and I know that's exactly what I did. I bet though in a way you felt better after letting those bad vibes out.Quote:
You have a good point about it breaking on the floor and not in the fixture. I have needle nose pliers, bought them years ago but I would never have been able to get the base out.
Yeah. There's no way you're going to pull a broken bulb out with the pliers if you aren't in the right state to change the bulb normally. Sometimes it gets stuck on you too if you're not careful about wrenching it out. There's been several time that I wish I had a spare potato on hand to do it instead of trying to wrench it out like a big dumb ogre.Quote:
You must have been reading my mind SIX. I was thinking after mah jong tomorrow that I should look for a different type of light bulb for the fixture.
You get the LED for the fixture, I'll get one of those grabby things for myself.
I'm even worse today than I was Tuesday after doing all that sanding and fan cleaning overhead on the worst step ladder in existence. My back is fine, but my right hip, my shins and the bottom of my right foot around all three middle toes is killing me. I've got to walk up and down my steps one at a time right now. I don't think keeping my house so cold is helping.
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I did feel much better for letting it all out.
No, I couldn't have gotten the base out and chances are I could have hurt myself serious if that had happened. Even with the potato trick.
I got the LED bulb today but still can't get it in the &*^^%%$%^^&%%^&&& socket.
Cold is very bad when you have over done it and have pulled muscles that you didn't think you did. Get some sort of heat on those body parts to try and help is my best suggestion.
Damn... No dice still. Well at least it's ready for the new bulb.
Yeah. Don't have much in the way of heat. I've got an ancient heating pad, but that's really only good for my back. Everything seems to be better right now, but we'll see how it all works out in the morning when I wake up.
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Well, I broke down and called my boss to see if one of them will come over and help me. I just hope they get here before it gets dark as I will be climbing up on another chair to reach a light that works. *sigh* Using that light means moving the kitchen table and climbing up on a chair that is near that light. Means have been sore since I fell on Tuesday going over to work.
I was going to suggest something along those lines but didn't because I think you're a lot like me in that regard. My aunt or brother would have been knocking on a neighbor's door already if they couldn't get maintenance to do it for them the second the bulb got out, but I don't like asking for favors or inviting people right next door over for a favor and getting that close with people who don't need t
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I kinda forgot to start my car yesterday and didn't think of it until about an hour ago.
It's -5 out right now with a Real Feel of -44. Honestly, it doesn't feel that cold to me, but I've kind of been conditioning myself to the cold with how low the thermostat is in my house. I even spent a couple of minutes shoveling my walkway between my porch and my garage one handed while talking to my brother on the phone in the other hand. No coat. No gloves. Just sweatpants and a hoodie. My fingers were a bit frosty when I came in, but it didn't feel like -44.
Car started up just fine. Let it run for 15 minutes and shut it off.
Low is getting to -9 degrees with a Real Feel bottoming out at -44. That's by far the coldest night it's ever been since I've lived here.
As long as the wind doesn't knock the power out I'll be fine. I'll just have to head over to my friend's house after opening the faucets pretty wide if the power does go out tonight. At least assuming his power doesn't go out too. Otherwise, I'll just pull the car out of the garage and sleep out there. Got an extra 5 gallons of gas if things go south.
Definitely going to set my furnace up to work with my generator by next winter just in case. I'll just need to get an inverter, another beefy 100ft extension cord and rig up a questionably code worthy do-dad to make it a reality.
The good news is that I believe the sudden insane low temps knocked out most of the snow from the forecast. Just 5 days ago we were looking at 8-12 inches, and my old man was looking at 11-17 inches.
We only got about 1.5 inches so far here I'd reckon and now tomorrow they're saying little to no accumulation. I won't even need to bother taking the snowblower out tomorrow if that's true.
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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I know. I was cursing the whole time as it hit the floor.
I'm picturing it in my head now because I've been there before and I know that's exactly what I did. I bet though in a way you felt better after letting those bad vibes out.Quote:
You have a good point about it breaking on the floor and not in the fixture. I have needle nose pliers, bought them years ago but I would never have been able to get the base out.
Yeah. There's no way you're going to pull a broken bulb out with the pliers if you aren't in the right state to change the bulb normally. Sometimes it gets stuck on you too if you're not careful about wrenching it out. There's been several time that I wish I had a spare potato on hand to do it instead of trying to wrench it out like a big dumb ogre.Quote:
You must have been reading my mind SIX. I was thinking after mah jong tomorrow that I should look for a different type of light bulb for the fixture.
You get the LED for the fixture, I'll get one of those grabby things for myself.
I'm even worse today than I was Tuesday after doing all that sanding and fan cleaning overhead on the worst step ladder in existence. My back is fine, but my right hip, my shins and the bottom of my right foot around all three middle toes is killing me. I've got to walk up and down my steps one at a time right now. I don't think keeping my house so cold is helping.
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I did feel much better for letting it all out.
No, I couldn't have gotten the base out and chances are I could have hurt myself serious if that had happened. Even with the potato trick.
I got the LED bulb today but still can't get it in the &*^^%%$%^^&%%^&&& socket.
Cold is very bad when you have over done it and have pulled muscles that you didn't think you did. Get some sort of heat on those body parts to try and help is my best suggestion.
Damn... No dice still. Well at least it's ready for the new bulb.
Yeah. Don't have much in the way of heat. I've got an ancient heating pad, but that's really only good for my back. Everything seems to be better right now, but we'll see how it all works out in the morning when I wake up.
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I broke down and called my boss to see if one of them will come over and help me. I just hope they get here before it gets dark as I will be climbing up on another chair to reach a light that works. *sigh* Using that light means moving the kitchen table and climbing up on a chair that is near that light. Means have been sore since I fell on Tuesday going over to work.
I was going to suggest something along those lines but didn't because I think you're a lot like me in that regard. My aunt or brother would have been knocking on a neighbor's door already if they couldn't get maintenance to do it for them the second the bulb got out, but I don't like asking for favors or inviting people right next door over for a favor and gett
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Jesus Christ on a cross it's cold!
We haven't even graduated from "Dangerously Cold" to "Very Dangerously Cold" yet. That doesn't' start for another two hours and will last until 8AM tomorrow.
Upped the thermostat to 57 degrees from 56. I'll probably break down and put it up to 60 soon.
Hope everybody is safe and warm if they're dealing with anything remotely similar.
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My corner of BC is sitting at -8C and anyone outside will be very cold. Drivers are being told to stay off the roads because of the possible freezing rain tomorrow and maybe the snow on the road freezing tonight.
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Poor western NYS is getting it with its THIRD lake effect snowstormthis year! Last I checked wundergound it'll not only be dangerously cold and windy, they're expecting 2-plus feet of snow over two days. But worse, leading up to it is rain changing to snow. And like BRENDA said, that's dangerous. Not only for driving but also for tree limbs and power lines. Been in touch with sis, she's about as stocked up and prepared for a power outage as one can be, with fresh batteries, locks saturated with WD40, and car and snowblower gassed up and ready to go. But if power goes out, her only source of heat will be her gas stove, since the furnace blower and water heater ignition both work on electricity. Last long power outage (10 days) she and mom drank soup to stay warm!
The only part of the northern continent missing this "once in a generation" cold snap is yours truly. I won't tell you what our Xmas temp is expected to be. 
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Well...
It's all uphill from here (if the power stays on).
We've made it out of Very Dangerously Cold to just Dangerously Cold. Currently -7 with -37 wind chill. Will make it up to -1 with -29 wind chill in early afternoon before dipping back down to -3 and -34 wind chill and then the temps start rising overnight from 10PM until we reach a toasty high of 9 degrees positive with a wind chill of -16 for Christmas Eve.
By Wednesday it's going to be in the 40's for 7 days straight.
Looks like there won't be much snow for the upcoming rains to melt. There's literally zero in the forecast today. That's nice. We were going to have a foot of snow but it barely glazed us.
The pipes are fine. Had them dripping all night with the cabinets open, and once I turned the heat up to 60 I wasn't worried about them. I'll be easing that thermostat back down over the next few days.
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-4C for computer temp and the weather is trying to either rain or snow. It's suppose to be a combo of both at some point then flip to rain.
It's been abnormally cold where I am for the last couple of months.
Heading out for my walk to get a couple of things done.
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I'll pass on your tip about keeping pipes dripping, SIX. Thanks!
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I'll pass on your tip about keeping pipes dripping, SIX. Thanks!
Well... Since you're probably 150% in the positives as I am in the negatives right now, you probably have no worries about your pipes.
But I get ya. We're usually swimming in water we don't need around here.
The current temp is the high today. -1 with -32 wind chill. And boy that wind is howling.
Toasty!
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-4C for computer temp and the weather is trying to either rain or snow. It's suppose to be a combo of both at some point then flip to rain.
It's been abnormally cold where I am for the last couple of months.
Heading out for my walk to get a couple of things done.
I ain't even heading out to shovel.
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-4C for computer temp and the weather is trying to either rain or snow. It's suppose to be a combo of both at some point then flip to rain.
It's been abnormally cold where I am for the last couple of months.
Heading out for my walk to get a couple of things done.
I ain't even heading out to shovel.
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Walking wasn't great when I went out as the walk in front of my building hadn't been done and other spots were snow covered in a thin layer of ice. I always take my cane and walk slowly watching my feet just because.
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Well, I managed to get to the post office today and grocery shopping for my Christmas dinner.
It is now raining which means it has warmed up. So the snow will be starting to melt.
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Well, I managed to get to the post office today and grocery shopping for my Christmas dinner.
It is now raining which means it has warmed up. So the snow will be starting to melt.
NICE! Hopefully it doesn't freeze up on you again soon.
We're not going to see the snow melting until Wednesday, but as long as we make it through the night without the power going out here it shouldn't 'be too bad until the HEAT WAVE comes through.
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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I know. I was cursing the whole time as it hit the floor.
I'm picturing it in my head now because I've been there before and I know that's exactly what I did. I bet though in a way you felt better after letting those bad vibes out.Quote:
You have a good point about it breaking on the floor and not in the fixture. I have needle nose pliers, bought them years ago but I would never have been able to get the base out.
Yeah. There's no way you're going to pull a broken bulb out with the pliers if you aren't in the right state to change the bulb normally. Sometimes it gets stuck on you too if you're not careful about wrenching it out. There's been several time that I wish I had a spare potato on hand to do it instead of trying to wrench it out like a big dumb ogre.Quote:
You must have been reading my mind SIX. I was thinking after mah jong tomorrow that I should look for a different type of light bulb for the fixture.
You get the LED for the fixture, I'll get one of those grabby things for myself.
I'm even worse today than I was Tuesday after doing all that sanding and fan cleaning overhead on the worst step ladder in existence. My back is fine, but my right hip, my shins and the bottom of my right foot around all three middle toes is killing me. I've got to walk up and down my steps one at a time right now. I don't think keeping my house so cold is helping.
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I did feel much better for letting it all out.
No, I couldn't have gotten the base out and chances are I could have hurt myself serious if that had happened. Even with the potato trick.
I got the LED bulb today but still can't get it in the &*^^%%$%^^&%%^&&& socket.
Cold is very bad when you have over done it and have pulled muscles that you didn't think you did. Get some sort of heat on those body parts to try and help is my best suggestion.
Damn... No dice still. Well at least it's ready for the new bulb.
Yeah. Don't have much in the way of heat. I've got an ancient heating pad, but that's really only good for my back. Everything seems to be better right now, but we'll see how it all works out in the morning when I wake up.Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I broke down and called my boss to see if one of them will come over and help me. I just hope they get here before it gets dark as I will be climbing up on another chair to reach a light that works. *sigh* Using that light means moving the kitchen table and climbing up on a chair that is near that light. Means have been sore since I fell on Tuesday going over to work.
I was going to suggest something along those lines but didn't because I think you're a lot like me in that regard. My aunt or brother would have been knocking on a neighbor's door already if they couldn't get maintenance to do it for them the second the bulb got out, but I don't like asking for favors or inviting people r
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Got all the presents wrapped up before the deep freeze set in last evening.
14 presents wrapped in total, all with curled ribbons to boot. (I think I've somehow gone from feral to domesticated).
Hope nobody minds that for the most part they're all practical things. With how cheap I acquired all of them for, the wrapping materials cost more than 50% of the price of the stuff that I paid for it, and the amount of time I put in wrapping them well exceeded the price I paid.
All in all though, it's probably about $150-$200 worth of stuff that I paid $11 for. $17 if you include the wrapping materials.
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Got all the presents wrapped up before the deep freeze set in last evening.
14 presents wrapped in total, all with curled ribbons to boot. (I think I've somehow gone from feral to domesticated).
Hope nobody minds that for the most part they're all practical things. With how cheap I acquired all of them for, the wrapping materials cost more than 50% of the price of the stuff that I paid for it, and the amount of time I put in wrapping them well exceeded the price I paid.
All in all though, it's probably about $150-$200 worth of stuff that I paid $11 for. $17 if you include the wrapping materials.
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OMG we are SO about practical! Shirts, calendars, underwear, toothbrushes (I kid you not!). I'm SO easy to buy for! Every year I only ask for three things: a daily diary, a wall calendar, and a package of socks
Nice to know you're in the holiday spirit, BRENDA and SIX. Whether ppl are far away or close by, it's imptto keep those connections as strong as you can. We're having a small get together, just a few ppl and a simple dinner, but it will be great. Next year, maybe I can invite more.
May the spirit of the holidays bring you joy. Peace to you!
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Hehe... Yeah. I knew for years now that a certain place will work with local power companies and sell LED lightbulbs for an insanely cheap rate. I hadn't seen them for a long time, but recently I checked in and I was able to get fifteen 12-packs of 60 watt bulbs for a buck each. That was extra sweet because last time I saw the deal they were only 8-packs. I've got enough for the rest of my life and plenty left over to give away. Also had a ton of free or very close to free stuff like hand lotions, tools, and Christmas gift sets that didn't sell out last year too.
Nothing that was on your must-have list though, I'm afraid. I actually DID get 4 3-packs of socks that were free after rebate but I'm using them.
Super stoked about the get together tomorrow. I was in the spirit enough that I spent all the extra time wrapping up gifts for people I probably won't even see until sometime after new years, but it's the thought that counts, right?
Merry Christmas to you too.
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I managed to get to the post office today and grocery shopping for my Christmas dinner.
It is now raining which means it has warmed up. So the snow will be starting to melt.
NICE! Hopefully it doesn't freeze up on you again soon.
We're not going to see the snow melting until Wednesday, but as long as we make it through the night without the power going out here it shouldn't 'be too bad until the HEAT WAVE comes through.
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What I find on my walk tomorrow will depend on what happens tonight. It was pretty nasty up here as from 10am my time, the Ministry of Transportation for the government of BC closed 2 bridges in my area due to snow on them and ice bombs falling off the bridge cables.
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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I know. I was cursing the whole time as it hit the floor.
I'm picturing it in my head now because I've been there before and I know that's exactly what I did. I bet though in a way you felt better after letting those bad vibes out.Quote:
You have a good point about it breaking on the floor and not in the fixture. I have needle nose pliers, bought them years ago but I would never have been able to get the base out.
Yeah. There's no way you're going to pull a broken bulb out with the pliers if you aren't in the right state to change the bulb normally. Sometimes it gets stuck on you too if you're not careful about wrenching it out. There's been several time that I wish I had a spare potato on hand to do it instead of trying to wrench it out like a big dumb ogre.Quote:
You must have been reading my mind SIX. I was thinking after mah jong tomorrow that I should look for a different type of light bulb for the fixture.
You get the LED for the fixture, I'll get one of those grabby things for myself.
I'm even worse today than I was Tuesday after doing all that sanding and fan cleaning overhead on the worst step ladder in existence. My back is fine, but my right hip, my shins and the bottom of my right foot around all three middle toes is killing me. I've got to walk up and down my steps one at a time right now. I don't think keeping my house so cold is helping.
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I did feel much better for letting it all out.
No, I couldn't have gotten the base out and chances are I could have hurt myself serious if that had happened. Even with the potato trick.
I got the LED bulb today but still can't get it in the &*^^%%$%^^&%%^&&& socket.
Cold is very bad when you have over done it and have pulled muscles that you didn't think you did. Get some sort of heat on those body parts to try and help is my best suggestion.
Damn... No dice still. Well at least it's ready for the new bulb.
Yeah. Don't have much in the way of heat. I've got an ancient heating pad, but that's really only good for my back. Everything seems to be better right now, but we'll see how it all works out in the morning when I wake up.Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I broke down and called my boss to see if one of them will come over and help me. I just hope they get here before it gets dark as I will be climbing up on another chair to reach a light that works. *sigh* Using that light means moving the kitchen table and climbing up on a chair that is near that light. Means have been sore since I fell on Tuesday going over to work.
I was going to suggest something along those lines but didn't because I think you're a lot like me in that regard. My aunt or brother would have been knocking on a neighbor's door already if they couldn't get maintenance to do it for them the second the bulb got out, but I don
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Laundry day for me then a walk in the rain and slush.
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I scrolled up to see what I'd missed. I missed a lot!!!
SIX, apparently you survived a once-in-a-generation storm. That intensely cold air surge nearly crossed the entire USA, there are now power outages in Tennessee and other eastern states. Let's hope that doesn't happen again for at least 20 years! Glad to hear the weather will be moderating by midweek
The dripping water tip was for sis in western New York. They get moisture from Lake Erie turned into snow, which is why western New York state gets dumped on so heavily.
She sent me a picture, some drifts are 5' high. Fortunately one of the neighbors has a front end loader, one has a small snowplow, and EVERYONE has a snowblower!
You OTOH have what is called an "interior" or "continental" climate. Far from any large, temperature-moderating body of water you get hotter in the summer and much colder in the winter! OMG I feel for you!! But it could be worse: At least you aren't in N Dakota!!
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BRENDA it sounds like you got the same cold air surge. "Ice bombs" from bridge cables,??? Whooda thunk??
Glad to see that the lightbulb got replaced, especially with an LED. They really are sturdier and longer- lasting than regular. I wouldn't worry about the bulb being dropped. Unlike regular or fluorescent bulbs, it doesn't need to be a vacuum or inert gas inside. All of the functional stuff is really in the base of the bulb, and the light is emitted from a small solid rectangle. In the picture below, the light is emitted from those yellow-orange "pads".
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The only concern about LEDs is that they need to dissipate heat so they work best and last longest in cooler weather and don't work in entirely enclosed light fixtures.
FWIW since my chemo the neuropathy in my hands is so bad I can't tell if Im really holding on to something and my grip strength is down, so I bought (or people bought for me) a number of hand aids designed for arthritis, and one of them is a flexible silicone mit that gets me better sticktion on whatever I'm holding. Maybe that might help you? Just a thought. (I also keep a small pair of pliers in the kitchen for opening small caps and a special jar opener for bigger stuff. The right tools really help.)
Weather-wise we have nothing to complain about. But I keep thinking one day we will pay for that good weather with that destructive earthquake they keep warning about.
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Yeah. I've sure never experience -49 windchill in my life. Or at least if I did, I was just a kid and didn't pay any mind to it. Been checking in on everyone in the circle and it seems everything is fine.
Going to my friends and it looks like his wife's relatives are braving what's left of the cold after all, so that's going to be nice.
Catch up later.
Enjoy your night everyone.
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