Good morning!!!!

[ronjhall]

Knee is doing exceptionally well as far as being able to ambulate around. It is still very swollen and I think that is restricting my range of motion. Last night I had difficulty sleeping not being able to find a position of comfort, and another "new" type of pain was making itself known and not wanting to be left out...

Seems that small issues in relation to the knee keep cropping up.... first it was the medication issue. That got resolved rather easily, only time consuming. Now an issue with Physical Therapy has cropped up... I still have yet to get a call back from the Ortho Surgeon.... all calls supposedly returned within 24 hours.... it's now 32 hours... need to make a pest of myself I guess....

Good news on knee recovery.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I got the prescriptions this afternoon finally.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Eric, Randy, the pond is froze over. First time ever since we've had this land 2002.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Another hard freeze tonight with expected temps dropping to anywhere from 14 to 20ｰ

 

[Steppenwolfe]

looks like storm is on its way out.
Much less than forecast, maybe four inches of wet icy snow.
Shoveled and snowblowed, hit tons of stones but none broke the machine, which was a nice switch.
I'd love to run the machine in soft dry snow but that's not what the last two storms have been like, and
the wet snow sticks to the stones and up they come, ding ding ding whack

Check out how the new Ford hybrid pickups can be used as home generators:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/202...t-hybrid-powering-texas-homes-winter-weather/
I'm very interested in that truck, not for the generator but the 24mpg overall. And 500 pound feet of torque to tow an rv with.
I'd love to avoid going up to a 3/4 ton.

very grey out, almost a little foggy.

I actually just ordered one this morning with the 7.2Kw onboard generator. Ford advertises 24 mpg period... Won't be able to let you know till May. Orders are backed up that far.

 

[toppop52]

It's common here for the custom golf carts to go 35 MPH. I know, I drive behind them in the neighborhood and there is no need to pass them as they are going speed limit.

In MD and NC, LSV’s are limited to 25mph. Those are the only states I’ve driven in them.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

In MD and NC, LSV’s are limited to 25mph. Those are the only states I’ve driven in them.

LSV??

 

[Buppies]

Yes what is an LSV?

 

[rswyan]

Low Speed Vehicles ?

 

[toppop52]

I only exchange them when they are out of date. I can get them refilled for half the cost of an exchange.

I do the same, I get mine filled at the gas company, cheapest deal going around here. The check the tanks if they’re close to expiration, so I do exchange them when I need to, it’s cheaper than buying them.

 

[Alien]

Limited to no more than 25 mph.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Low Speed Vehicles ?

That was my first thought, but think it’s Legal Street Vehicle. I always say Street Legal.
Lots of non legal go by my house.

 

[Dftodd]

I do the same, I get mine filled at the gas company, cheapest deal going around here. The check the tanks if they’re close to expiration, so I do exchange them when I need to, it’s cheaper than buying them.

Same here, although I got three propane tanks in the garage, and a propane grill I haven't used in two years

Back when we had the RV and dealing with 30lb tanks, plus grilling with the propane grill, the local propane place used to see me on a regular basis

It was about $50 to $60 to swap out one of the 30lb tanks. I could get it refilled for $20. $15 for the 20lb tanks.

 

[toppop52]

Yep, low speed vehicle, they can only be driven on roads with a speed limit of 35 or less except to cross at an intersection. They’re everything from jazzed up golf carts with all the safety equipment and a higher speed, to all ot fancy vehicles, cars and trucks. We rented a six passenger unit on the Outer Banks about ten years ago, it was a lot of fun and would easily exceed the advertised 25 mile range, even full. Almost bought one, then we sold the place down there. And yes, 25 mph top speed, except down hill with a big load, but much slower up the other side.

 

[Buppies]

Thanks rswyan never heard that term before

 

[sodamo]

Thanks for update, Ted . Best of luck with the PT, it’s important. That was how I started with the recumbent bike.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 15F for the start, overcast moderate wind. Moderate wind day, overcast cleared off during afternoon, and high temp was 30F. Started day by checking on order part, Site then told me it was on back order canceled order found another site, has part in stock but no overnight shipping ETA Sunday. Thinking about playing with soldering conductors to try and see if I can get fridge to work, thought anyone? Cleaned insert stoked fire filled wood wagon, and conserved energy, and got good nap.
Covid update: Cooke, Montague, unchanged , Grayson 10609 confirmed cases, 169 active cases, local no update.
Rick you know what you want, the trick is to find it
David should I post pic of my red golf cart?
Dennis still praying for him, thanks for the update
Drew have fun watching the snow
Eric the board replaced a defrost timer, some versions only $75, this one $300 Until I get fridge fixed don't want it too warm
Drew with the rolling blackout I am thinking it is harder to find the storm damage. Nobody would be off for days just from the blackouts
Phil hope they can get a handle on the reflux issue
Mike CFO not happy ain't nobody happy, hope not too much snow
Ron nice vehicle, have fun with it. nice cardinal
Work that much rain is a bummer.
Luther last time forecast 3-5 inch less than 2 fell
Randy so you are melting the surface to repair the scratches?
Thomas hope you are ready for snow, never used wheelbarrow for napping!
Don I had none yesterday, stepdaughter had them.
Buppies sounds like a nice ride
Randy hope property sells soon
Paul there have been burst pipe here at the lake,the guy who leads Men's Meeting is one. I don't know how much is your need for speed?
Randy I used my wheelbarrow for most of the trip from woodpile to front porch, When splitting used the loader.
Work, sound like nice ride
Billy any pressure vessel like propane tank has to be tested periodically, BIL just went through that a few years ago with dive tanks
Mike hope ice does not mess with you too much good luck with barn project
Bill no heat wave yet
Rick see I knew you could make a decision
RNG not sure why they would have second thoughts, you go through this every year, the power situation won't happen every year. Chili sounds good
Ken I used to have to cross Missouri river traveling to/from work. 45 minute commute exceded 4 hours more than once.
James hope you get place cleaned up before SWMBO gets home
senecak19 nice setup and welcome to GM thread
Buppies, for which are of the country did Larry forecast for?
Drew still fun to get out of house, sorry no produce to show for it
RS nice pic, glad to hear duck was good. Site failed to mention board on back order, reordered from other site
PJ just like I remember, and they do it on a bridge so we gridlock sorry about wife tooth
David sounds like you are making progress on internet project
RonD(imported_OWDouglas) Welcome back, new user name?:welcome:
Lou good deal on the vaccine
RS thanks for tip on movie
Bill can you handle the extra degrees?
Drew glad snow under performing.
Ted glad knee is doing well I would be really surprised if you don't have swelling for day or 2. Hope you can get rahab worked out they will start you soon. glad you are getting moisture
Kyle glad you were able to get scripts, sorry about wife and Covid
Steppe hope truck works for you.
Randy and who beside me leave their LSV as delivered?
prayers for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle's daughter/sister & family Covid/friend's grand baby/son&wife Covid, David(moss)/remodel/divorce, Ron/hearing/son/aunt, Phil/reflux/wife's eyes, Dennis/older brother/son, Grev/wife's eye, Randy/family, Bill/DIL, Ted/knee recovery,and Country.
stay safe and healthy you all.

 

[sodamo]

Got 2 wired nodes of my Unifi network installed and working. Having a problem adding a wireless node. Research I guess.

Had to take break to rescue a firetruck. Seems one of the neighbors had a 911 ambulance call and the small pickup sized truck came with it. Don’t know the details and didn’t ask, but truck was off to side of the driveway. Although a 4x, it was mired. Another neighbor called as his JD is having problems. Drove my LS and took a strap. Couldn’t pull it forward, slightly uphill. Changed tactics and pulled somewhat diagonally and done. That way really tore up some turf but it worked. The 2 firemen were most appreciative. I suggested we may be owed a free rescue, but I preferred not to collect. Shoulda got a pic, darn.

 

[Looking4new]

Kyle, we are going to get down to 14ｰF tonight. I will gladly send you the extra cold air if you want.

mostly, the DIL got in home o2 today.

Way back in 1958 (I was all of 11 years old when I done it), there was no physio therapy for a boogered up knee. I had busted mine in a bicycle race when my bike fell apart. 6 weeks in hospital and another 6 weeks with a full length cast on my leg, but at home. Right from my crotch to my ankle. Done it on July 1. Got the cast off just before my birthday in September. Just bend it they said. A little bit this time and a little more every day. At first it hurt like h3ll, but over time it worked out okay, more or less.
I am a firm believer in the foolishness we did as kids is coming back to bite us in the butt, now that we are older.

 

[RoyJackson]

2021-02-19, 0326

18 right now...high in the upper 20's today. Light snow coming down now...maybe an inch, if that. Be a slow drive in today, I reckon...