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Bringing the truck in for an estimate to get a couple of dents fixed on the tailgate. Someone backed into it last week in a parking lot. Then I go for an ultrasound on my guts and bloodwork.
My brother, who is 44, just found out he suffered another stroke. He had one affecting his left arm and side a year ago. He started having symptoms of vertigo in November accompanied by hearing loss in one ear. They ran a bunch of tests that didn't show anything abnormal. Yesterday he saw a specialist who diagnosed it as a mini stroke in his ear leaving him with vertigo and hearing loss.
Side note...I'm stuck wearing compression full leg stockings for a couple weeks as I'm getting varicose vein injections. They did the first test injection yesterday to see if I have a reaction to the solution they use. I go back Tuesday morning for the full treatment
My brother, who is 44, just found out he suffered another stroke. He had one affecting his left arm and side a year ago. He started having symptoms of vertigo in November accompanied by hearing loss in one ear. They ran a bunch of tests that didn't show anything abnormal. Yesterday he saw a specialist who diagnosed it as a mini stroke in his ear leaving him with vertigo and hearing loss.
Side note...I'm stuck wearing compression full leg stockings for a couple weeks as I'm getting varicose vein injections. They did the first test injection yesterday to see if I have a reaction to the solution they use. I go back Tuesday morning for the full treatment
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Nothing planned today.
I'm off.
Went outside early this morning before daybreak to run my trash over to the dumpster.
Out of nowhere came 3 young deer zig zagging, then hopped over the fence behind the property line.
I think I was more startled than they were.
I'm off.
Went outside early this morning before daybreak to run my trash over to the dumpster.
Out of nowhere came 3 young deer zig zagging, then hopped over the fence behind the property line.
I think I was more startled than they were.
Hi all, were all dressed up and nowhere to go, we planned a work cabin trip for Thursday thru Sunday but when I just checked the weather for up there I change my mind. Winter storm warnings thru tomorrow and more on the way. The cabin trips are fun, I want to keep it that way. If I just had to drive the truck it would be fine but I don't want to be stressed out pulling a trailer in the Mountains during a snow storm so we will wait a week. Marty
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Are you able to get back over the fence you hopped over?:th_lmao:
I did the mad dash to the patio, into the back door.
I think the deer ended up in the woods from whence they came.
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Today I am negotiating to sell some of my bourbon.
I bought more than I drink. Typically I buy rare bottles. I never pay above retail price because the store owner is a former customer of mine and he treats me right. Sets bottles aside for me and sells them at MSRP.
But I have too many.
So some guy is looking to buy some of my unopened bottles. And his initial offer is $6000. Looks like I am selling some magic brown sunshine water!
I bought more than I drink. Typically I buy rare bottles. I never pay above retail price because the store owner is a former customer of mine and he treats me right. Sets bottles aside for me and sells them at MSRP.
But I have too many.
So some guy is looking to buy some of my unopened bottles. And his initial offer is $6000. Looks like I am selling some magic brown sunshine water!
Went to the city first thing for an estimate to repair the damaged tailgate on the truck. Then a couple of medical appointments.
I went out to camp to check on things and clear snow off the kitchen roof. I also needed a thread chaser set I had left out there last summer. One of those things that can sit in the garage unused for years but the minute you need it, you realize that you left it an hour away at camp. Lol
I went out to camp to check on things and clear snow off the kitchen roof. I also needed a thread chaser set I had left out there last summer. One of those things that can sit in the garage unused for years but the minute you need it, you realize that you left it an hour away at camp. Lol
Working today and tomorrow.
This weekend is off.
Gonna spend time with the grandies.
Ty is going car shopping with me too.
I think the Chevy needs to be told bye bye.
He's thinking of getting rid of "Jinx", his first wrecker.
This weekend is off.
Gonna spend time with the grandies.
Ty is going car shopping with me too.
I think the Chevy needs to be told bye bye.
He's thinking of getting rid of "Jinx", his first wrecker.
I'm not yet sure but, I think I am buying a 2007 BMW 650i convertible.
We made the deal last night via several tense phone conversations. ( try buying a car from a dealer who really wants you to finance and you want to pay cash). It's at a Mercedes dealership in Northern Chicago.
Burgundy with grey interior and a black top. 360 HP V8 autostick. One Owner with less that 50K on the clock.
My son is driving up today to inspect the car and close the deal. It's really for him and his wife/Gfriend, but I'm writing the check. I always wanted a bimmer. this is likely the closest I'll ever get.
We made the deal last night via several tense phone conversations. ( try buying a car from a dealer who really wants you to finance and you want to pay cash). It's at a Mercedes dealership in Northern Chicago.
Burgundy with grey interior and a black top. 360 HP V8 autostick. One Owner with less that 50K on the clock.
My son is driving up today to inspect the car and close the deal. It's really for him and his wife/Gfriend, but I'm writing the check. I always wanted a bimmer. this is likely the closest I'll ever get.
Plowed the yard this morning then since I had nothing else planned I decided to go for a snowmobile ride trying to find the best way to get to the closest town 10 miles away where the organized trail system starts. I made it. Almost. But not quite. Only a few hundred feet to go, I spun out climbing a steep 10 ft bank onto a roadway. After a few choice words and several attempts to climb it and having to haul it back down to make another run, another snowmobiler came along and helped me turn it around in the deep snow to go back the way I came.
I was almost back ditch riding when I tried to climb a bank on the side of the highway but didn't get enough speed to make it and slid sideways down into some alders. After more choise words and manually hauling the machine back 6 inches then going a foot repeating the procedure several times, I gained enough momentum to crawl out of the hole I was in. Not a pleasant experience. I also discovered that ditch riding is not sure something I can do. From now on, I'm sticking to hard packed trails where my sled shines until I find a more aggressive track to install on it. Part of the problem is with a double layer of mesh in my entire abdomen holding things together, it was preventing me from breathing. I had to keep stopping for several minutes to catch my breath.
This was taken yesterday when I went to camp to clean snow.
I was almost back ditch riding when I tried to climb a bank on the side of the highway but didn't get enough speed to make it and slid sideways down into some alders. After more choise words and manually hauling the machine back 6 inches then going a foot repeating the procedure several times, I gained enough momentum to crawl out of the hole I was in. Not a pleasant experience. I also discovered that ditch riding is not sure something I can do. From now on, I'm sticking to hard packed trails where my sled shines until I find a more aggressive track to install on it. Part of the problem is with a double layer of mesh in my entire abdomen holding things together, it was preventing me from breathing. I had to keep stopping for several minutes to catch my breath.
This was taken yesterday when I went to camp to clean snow.
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More plowing this morning for an hour. Then gym. Got the snowblower loaded up to do the driveway in town at the old house. Looks like we may finally be getting a couple offers coming in hopefully this week. The housing market sucks up here. I still have 2 houses 3 hrs away. One has been for sale since April. I may just rent it again.
I'm going in two hrs early today because of admissions on our rehab unit.
Sonny boy has informed me to stay planted this weekend because of the river flooding forecast.
I will.
I expect he's going to be VERY busy anyway.
Sonny boy has informed me to stay planted this weekend because of the river flooding forecast.
I will.
I expect he's going to be VERY busy anyway.
Hi all, now that the Dodge truck is done the Suzuki is tracked tested and loaded today I started back on a fill in project I have been working on and off for about a year. Raidtrac 718 its a cool little all terrain machine Made in Canada and used there in the oil fields so I am told. It was made in the 1970's and 80's. You can still get parts for it and they will even build you a new one if desired. 18hp engine 2 speed gear box with reverse, clutch brake steering. Top speed 18mph and a good PSI for snow, they are also semi amphibious. So far it has been completely dis assembled cleaned most parts are checked out and painted and all the bearing greased. I polished the tub with rubbing compound and painted the inside with bed liner. Today I finished greasing and tomorrow I plan to start the re assembly. I will take a few pictures tomorrow and post them. I think this machine when completed will stay at the cabin in a container for an emergency if the main transportation won't start or whatever plus it will be fun to play with. Marty
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Quiet today.
Didn't leave my apartment once because of the lousy weather.
Just made a reverse sear ribeye for din din.
Didn't leave my apartment once because of the lousy weather.
Just made a reverse sear ribeye for din din.
I'm going to venture across town to grocery shop.
While facetime with the grandies this morning, Ty was teasing them, telling them that Spongebob was in the pineapple.
Maddie knew it was bs.
Elaina kept tapping it with her finger saying come out!
While facetime with the grandies this morning, Ty was teasing them, telling them that Spongebob was in the pineapple.
Maddie knew it was bs.
Elaina kept tapping it with her finger saying come out!
After many inches of coldrain onSaturday, we got three inches of fluffy snow. It melted intosluch and allthat crap froze by this morning. What a mess.
My Dodge one ton again refused to start. We have replaced just about everything in the fuel system and it still does this when the weather is cold.
Yes! I put antifreeze in the fuel.
For the third time in a month it will be towed to the shop.
The new Jeep started and then faulted. I will be taking it to the shop Monday under "limp" Mode. Again
My backup, never fail, '99 Dodge minivan is in the body shop getting new rocker panels and a paint job. The NA Crossfire has two tires down because a vandal broke off the air valves. The SRT Crossfire lost a caliper last Friday and whilst it is repaired, I will not drive it in the snow.
All I have left is Cathy's Minivan. It is drivable but with a broken motor mount.
With all these vehicles down, My son came by today with "his" new 2007 BMW convertible. The one I wrote a check for last Thursday.
One would think with a fleet that big and diverse, I could drive something to work Monday. If you are going west thru St Louis Monday AM on I-70, I'll have my thumb out about 6:15 AM.
My Dodge one ton again refused to start. We have replaced just about everything in the fuel system and it still does this when the weather is cold.
Yes! I put antifreeze in the fuel.
For the third time in a month it will be towed to the shop.
The new Jeep started and then faulted. I will be taking it to the shop Monday under "limp" Mode. Again
My backup, never fail, '99 Dodge minivan is in the body shop getting new rocker panels and a paint job. The NA Crossfire has two tires down because a vandal broke off the air valves. The SRT Crossfire lost a caliper last Friday and whilst it is repaired, I will not drive it in the snow.
All I have left is Cathy's Minivan. It is drivable but with a broken motor mount.
With all these vehicles down, My son came by today with "his" new 2007 BMW convertible. The one I wrote a check for last Thursday.
One would think with a fleet that big and diverse, I could drive something to work Monday. If you are going west thru St Louis Monday AM on I-70, I'll have my thumb out about 6:15 AM.
Wow. No luck. I won't complain about a busted brake line on the plow truck.
I skipped church this morning as I've been there the past 2 days. While the boss took the kids there this morning, I headed out to the garage to do some work. After lighting up the woodstove, I got to work repairing the seat on my snowmobile as the stitching let go the other day along a seam. I also worked a bit on the snowblower. Drove my son to work. Got a roast prepared with potatoes carrots and onions and into the oven. Now this is the plan for the rest of the day.
I skipped church this morning as I've been there the past 2 days. While the boss took the kids there this morning, I headed out to the garage to do some work. After lighting up the woodstove, I got to work repairing the seat on my snowmobile as the stitching let go the other day along a seam. I also worked a bit on the snowblower. Drove my son to work. Got a roast prepared with potatoes carrots and onions and into the oven. Now this is the plan for the rest of the day.
Hi all, today I cleaned up the RaidTrac tub as it has been sitting a while, this morning I brought up most of the under carriage parts and the tracks and I am now getting familiar with everything again. When I took it apart I took lots of pictures for documentation to put it back together. That was on my old cell phone I lost at Tylers graduation. I remember most of it and I guess I can wing the rest. I am not sure where to put the build in the snow cat or ATV section its both. I will start in the atv section I can always move it. Marty
Shopped with Jules, ate like pigs at the china buffet.. I'm zonked.
No appointments today. Yay. Think I'll go for a snowmobile ride.
Finally started dragging the totes of Christmas decorations back to the garage to store till next Christmas. The tree went into a special carry bag that I ordered to hold it and also out to the garage. Not an easy task with a 9ft tree lugging it out to the truck, down to the shop garage and up a flight of stairs into the loft.
Finally started dragging the totes of Christmas decorations back to the garage to store till next Christmas. The tree went into a special carry bag that I ordered to hold it and also out to the garage. Not an easy task with a 9ft tree lugging it out to the truck, down to the shop garage and up a flight of stairs into the loft.
Made it to the next town and back home with the snowmobile. I did get stuck once but only 50 feet from where I pile snow with the plow truck. So I just hooked a chain and rope from the plow truck to the sled and hauled it out up over the bank.
Well today I went to the field this morning and had breakfast with a couple of customers then came home and sent in my Quarterly tax estimation and the registered agent fee on a corporation you know all the fun stuff I wait all year for. April being my favorite. 
Marty
MartyMarty,
Please give us a full review on your new chair!!!
Looks promising...
Spent the after noon watching, and getting tools for the daughters and boyfriend to put Mom's new exercise machine together. They need the experience lol...
Regards, Kirk
OK I said I would review the chair here goes 1-10 rating system
1- Wife got it at Costco on sale $1200.00 normal price $2000.00
2- Would I have bought it on my own- no
3- Back-8
4- Neck and shoulders-6 works better if you adjust yourself in the chair.
5- Lower back and butt-7
6- feet-8
7- For your hands and legs it has air bags that squeeze your hands, forearms and calfs
8- has random auto programs or you can set ups custom one.
9- lifts you up and lays back
10- has heat
11- it does OK for what it is but your not going to get a complete body massage. I feel they could have done better on the shoulders, neck and legs also instructions state for up to 5'-9" height, I am 5'-9" and feel they should have said 5'-6" because I have to scoot down to get the neck rub. If your 6' don't even think about it. Marty
Good review.
Mine has the massage but it only has two zones. Back and butt. Plus the heat. The massage is more of a vibration than anything. I also have a split king power adjustable bed with the massage feature but again, it's just a vibration.
Mine has the massage but it only has two zones. Back and butt. Plus the heat. The massage is more of a vibration than anything. I also have a split king power adjustable bed with the massage feature but again, it's just a vibration.
Bit of plowing this afternoon. Looking at upgrading the track on my snowmobile to make it better in the powder.
At the hospital now about to get MANY injections into the varicose veins in my legs. I had test injections last week and now the full treatment.
At the hospital now about to get MANY injections into the varicose veins in my legs. I had test injections last week and now the full treatment.
Well, yesterday was a flop not of my own doing. This should be in the rants forum but whatever.
First, I had trial injections into my right leg last week. The secretary booked me for 8am yesterday for the full treatment. So my wife took time off work and drove me in at 7:15 am yesterday. We get there and discover that there was a temporary secretary and she screwed up. It's 8pm not 8am. So my wife drove me the 25 minutes back home then went to work.
I drove myself there last night where I see the doctor. I was fully prepared to get the injections done. He told me that the secretary again screwed up and that he only does the foam injections on certain days. He did 3 spots though as a test last night but rebooked me for the 29th for the full treatment.
First, I had trial injections into my right leg last week. The secretary booked me for 8am yesterday for the full treatment. So my wife took time off work and drove me in at 7:15 am yesterday. We get there and discover that there was a temporary secretary and she screwed up. It's 8pm not 8am. So my wife drove me the 25 minutes back home then went to work.
I drove myself there last night where I see the doctor. I was fully prepared to get the injections done. He told me that the secretary again screwed up and that he only does the foam injections on certain days. He did 3 spots though as a test last night but rebooked me for the 29th for the full treatment.
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