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What are you doing today, II
- Thread starter NorthernRedneck
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Were do these home inspectors get their credentials?????
The lady came to reinspect her deficiencies listed from the 1st inspection on my daughters house she's buying we fixed the list from the 1st inspection now she wants more stuff done by closing Friday. My wife has surgery Thursday to that day is gone i went down tonight and got 2 more windows that "she missed" that were cracked (all the parts there but cracks (nothing a little clear packing tape would fix temporarily) my daughter is planning on replacing 1/2 the windows next spring so we are wasting time and $ fixing these one i took out today the lower rail of the sash is about 1/2 rotted away its getting a cane of plastic food filler and a coat of paint then new glass all done tomorrow between bus runs . i actually hate taking these panes out they are so old it has the wavy pattern in the glass. somr of the window stop molding nails were actually cut nails ill get a picture of them. I was trying to find when this house was built but ran in to a wall on county web site it only go's back to 1950 so it predates that.
The lady came to reinspect her deficiencies listed from the 1st inspection on my daughters house she's buying we fixed the list from the 1st inspection now she wants more stuff done by closing Friday. My wife has surgery Thursday to that day is gone i went down tonight and got 2 more windows that "she missed" that were cracked (all the parts there but cracks (nothing a little clear packing tape would fix temporarily) my daughter is planning on replacing 1/2 the windows next spring so we are wasting time and $ fixing these one i took out today the lower rail of the sash is about 1/2 rotted away its getting a cane of plastic food filler and a coat of paint then new glass all done tomorrow between bus runs . i actually hate taking these panes out they are so old it has the wavy pattern in the glass. somr of the window stop molding nails were actually cut nails ill get a picture of them. I was trying to find when this house was built but ran in to a wall on county web site it only go's back to 1950 so it predates that.
Cut nail abandonment occures just post WWII. I know my grand-pa's barn we raised in 1954 had some because they work well in oak. Round nails bend in oak , cut nails don't.
So today the Healthcare system sent me a physical Therapist. Her mission to follow up and asses my recovery. Train me for the future. Nice lady name Katy. She came to evaluate my progress and give some advice on exercises to improve my recovery.
Apparently, I am a bit ahead of the normal curve. She gave me several routines I wasn't using to help get the right leg to lift.
Right now, I can walk with the walker and even a cane but, I cannot lift the leg off the couch.
Ten evolutions done twice daily.
So, I did them.
Now I can't walk without pain.
Great!
We will try again tomorrow.
The bad news? I was hoping to beat the four month recovery period. She informed me that full recovery is a minimum 6 months and often a full year. Well, maybe & maybe not. I am determined to be functioning fairly normal in four months or less. At 79 Idon't have time to waste.
One thing help full did learn was I had the cane on the wrong side. I would think right leg right side cane. It wasn't working well. She told me try the cane on the left side. OMG the difference.
One more discovery today. Not only is my right leg 1 inch shorter. Worse, my foot is twisted out from 12:00 to abut 2:00. Not unusual in this injury. So, I will likely walk with a lisp. The truth is I have always had a hitch in my stride since I was 15 from my bad knee. Now it is much more pronounced.
Chester Good was my favorite character in "Gunsmoke." He walked with a "lisp."
Let's just call it character.
Apparently, I am a bit ahead of the normal curve. She gave me several routines I wasn't using to help get the right leg to lift.
Right now, I can walk with the walker and even a cane but, I cannot lift the leg off the couch.
Ten evolutions done twice daily.
So, I did them.
Now I can't walk without pain.
Great!
We will try again tomorrow.
The bad news? I was hoping to beat the four month recovery period. She informed me that full recovery is a minimum 6 months and often a full year. Well, maybe & maybe not. I am determined to be functioning fairly normal in four months or less. At 79 Idon't have time to waste.
One thing help full did learn was I had the cane on the wrong side. I would think right leg right side cane. It wasn't working well. She told me try the cane on the left side. OMG the difference.
One more discovery today. Not only is my right leg 1 inch shorter. Worse, my foot is twisted out from 12:00 to abut 2:00. Not unusual in this injury. So, I will likely walk with a lisp. The truth is I have always had a hitch in my stride since I was 15 from my bad knee. Now it is much more pronounced.
Chester Good was my favorite character in "Gunsmoke." He walked with a "lisp."
Let's just call it character.
More like Walter Brennan with a hitch in his gittyup.
When I broke my ankle recovery was worse than my total knee replacement go figure.
keep up the PT and keep moving.
I've been taking on the task of both my job and briefly the hospice, which did not last long.
We lost Rose last night, as she chose to come to where I work.
It was fast.
Thankfully
We lost Rose last night, as she chose to come to where I work.
It was fast.
Thankfully
NorthernRedneck
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Today I elected to move lawn furniture off the big deck so we can put our big botted plants outside. I have at least five huge trees inside the house which need to go outside. They weigh from 70 lbs to well over 100 lbs. Normally, I would just pick them up and place them outside. However, I only have the one good leg.
Crumpy and I should get it done together. Sunday afternoon is scheduled for clouds and possible rain. Perfect!
Crumpy and I should get it done together. Sunday afternoon is scheduled for clouds and possible rain. Perfect!
This is the third major attempt to assassinate President Trump.
Does the left have any idea the hell they will unleash if they ever succeed?
Hmmn.
I betting they do. It is their plan to create that very ciaos.
Does the left have any idea the hell they will unleash if they ever succeed?
Hmmn.
I betting they do. It is their plan to create that very ciaos.
Changed the oil in my Getrag 360 transmission in the Dodge truck from 10-30 motor oil to Redline Sincromesh, the oil that came out looked new, also checked both diffs. and the transfer case, clean and full. Lastly greased everything on the undercarriage that had a grease fitting on it. Now except for engine oil I’m good for 30k miles.
Still planning on moving large potted plants outside today. Crump is less interested, but I know we will get a few of them done. The 8' banana tree is a must today. Perhaps also the mango palm.
NorthernRedneck
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It's been pouring rain all day. Roads are washing out as culverts and ditches are still frozen. The sump pump hasn't stopped in days. Snow is down to just the piled banks left. I still have a lake in the yard down by the garage. It did stop raining enough for me to get outside with the dogs earlier for a bit.
Got all the fluids and greasing done yesterday, this morning I used a floor jack and a short 4x4 to remove a couple big dips on the bed floor in front of the tailgate, then washed it and put it back under its tent. Was going to install powered retractable running boards but being retracted wouldn’t protect the sides of the truck, plus they have had problems. I think they look good and much easier to get in and out, especially for the wife. Have some gauges to finish installing and get the bed liner sprayed in then 
that should wrap it up.
that should wrap it up.
Dodging Tornadoes.
Alarms have gone off at least three different times today.
So far, we have been missed.
Rains and high winds much of the day.
Alarms have gone off at least three different times today.
So far, we have been missed.
Rains and high winds much of the day.
And once again the sirens blow. This is number four today.
Some penny sized hail with sirens blowing constantly.
I guess they mean it but so far no excitement at 19 Oakridge west.
I built this house some fifty years ago. Still modifying, modernizing some of it. My plan this summer included new shingles on the garage portion and a new roof over the back deck. Now delayed by my broken hip but still my hope to do now that I have the time.
Sirens are still going, Over 15 minutes non stop. Must be serious.
Maybe plans will change?
Working on my daughters house one ceiling fan kicked my but horse hair plaster, furring strips, drywall. i shimmed drywall so the mounting screws didn't compress it it still took 3 tries to get the fan to run true with out wobbling or rubbing.
the 2nd one was a piece of kake compared to #1 on to # 3 got base plate mounted blades assembled will be back to it tomorrow night.i have doctors appointment for my shoulder pain tomorrow and knee pain.
the 2nd one was a piece of kake compared to #1 on to # 3 got base plate mounted blades assembled will be back to it tomorrow night.i have doctors appointment for my shoulder pain tomorrow and knee pain.
NorthernRedneck
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Wow. Stay safe.
We're dealing with our own weather issues as the ground is still frozen. We got 50mm of rain a few days ago and flood watches were already being issued for that. Creeks and rivers are near cresting creating flooding. I just drove to the city for scouts and one creek in particular was nearing the edge of the road having already surpassed it's banks by a few feet. And it's still pouring rain.
Kevlar
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Ok, I'm not going to complain about the couple inches of snow we had this morning.
Power is still out. And the current estimate is that 48,000 customers are without power this morning.
I need to run out to the bank, and I'm also hoping to get a haircut and an oil change. Got to pick up some salt for the softener.
Bank should have power, it is 1/2 block away from the fencing club and the fencing club didn't lose power so I presume the bank is on the same grid lines.
Not sure if my barber shop has power. Ditto the shop in town where I take the wife's car for oil changes and the local feed store that sells softener salt. Guess I'll find out.
Our utility company has been putting up new power transmission poles in the area. From the photos I've seen posted on the book of many faces, most of the downed power poles are the NEW POLES. My guess is the ground around their bases had not had a chance to firm up before the wind storm hit.
The road in this photo is the road I would normally drive down to get to my barber shop.
I need to run out to the bank, and I'm also hoping to get a haircut and an oil change. Got to pick up some salt for the softener.
Bank should have power, it is 1/2 block away from the fencing club and the fencing club didn't lose power so I presume the bank is on the same grid lines.
Not sure if my barber shop has power. Ditto the shop in town where I take the wife's car for oil changes and the local feed store that sells softener salt. Guess I'll find out.
Our utility company has been putting up new power transmission poles in the area. From the photos I've seen posted on the book of many faces, most of the downed power poles are the NEW POLES. My guess is the ground around their bases had not had a chance to firm up before the wind storm hit.
The road in this photo is the road I would normally drive down to get to my barber shop.
23 hours without power, and counting.
I have a generator so the house has power. The SIL living over my workshop and back garage has no power. We transferred the food from her refrigerator/freezer to one of ours early this morning. Seems like quite a few people have generators in my area now. The utility company is not even giving an estimate on when power will be restored.
I went out to get softener salt. Asked the girl at the register if someone could load if for me because I'm still under a 10# lifting limit. The bags are 40#. She was a fairly petite girl. There were several big guys working in the parking lot spreading out plants, figured she would get one of them to load the bags. Nope. Walked to the salt bags, she grabbed them 2 at a time and tossed them into the back of the SUV. Drove back home and backed into the garage just to where I stack the salt and dropped the bags off the tailgate, except for 1 bag that I dropped onto a hand truck and wheeled that one around the house to the lower patio door so I can wheel it into the softener closet.
I have a generator so the house has power. The SIL living over my workshop and back garage has no power. We transferred the food from her refrigerator/freezer to one of ours early this morning. Seems like quite a few people have generators in my area now. The utility company is not even giving an estimate on when power will be restored.
I went out to get softener salt. Asked the girl at the register if someone could load if for me because I'm still under a 10# lifting limit. The bags are 40#. She was a fairly petite girl. There were several big guys working in the parking lot spreading out plants, figured she would get one of them to load the bags. Nope. Walked to the salt bags, she grabbed them 2 at a time and tossed them into the back of the SUV. Drove back home and backed into the garage just to where I stack the salt and dropped the bags off the tailgate, except for 1 bag that I dropped onto a hand truck and wheeled that one around the house to the lower patio door so I can wheel it into the softener closet.
Is your generator diesel, NG or LNG
Started the tractor mowing of the property, pretty high weeds this year, kept raining passed normal. Neighbor cut his a 3 weeks ago, now doing it again after a couple big storms in the last couple weeks. Not my favorite chore. But it’s once a year and a small price to pay to not live in a city.
NorthernRedneck
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Nice. I might be able to take the tarps off my Jacobsen by next week and start the annual lawn sweep towing around a 48" sweeper behind. I walked by it earlier and the mower deck was mostly free of snow. My buddy finally came and picked up his old rat rod he had stored behind my shop for the winter. He just left and his son pulled in with his vac truck. He does dryer vents and furnace duct cleaning. So we got that done.
Natural Gas.
I used to have a tri-fuel generator (for 17 years) until that blew up. The current one is a Generac brand natural gas with an auto switch.
any idea what they charge? we just paid $1300. not sure what's a fair rate
I know LNG is expensive to run, don’t know about NG. Let us know the cost for your outage, would be interested to know.