mostly_gas
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PJ, don't I remember you having a KIA or 2, Thoughts? Anybody else?
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jbrumberg
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Good Afternoon Everyone!!!
David- An awesome sunrise picture. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the + wishes. They are helping.
It was an interesting morning. I got a couple of unsolicited calls from the healthcare providers who have been involved with this injury, and on the basis of the calls we felt it was in my best interests to see an orthopedic surgeon ASAP rather than wait to next week. There is a mobile outreach treatment program, essentially an ER in a van that is available if bad stuff starts happening here. It was a pleasant surprise to see the same personnel assigned to my case this time were the same great staff who worked on my ankle. Only the PT then is now an PA. Even better news is that the ligaments are ok and I will not require surgery if my patella stays where it is = Wear the immobilizer, do not bend the knee, do not stress the knee's weight bearing capacity, do not do stupid stuff, and keep remembering to resist the temptation to do stupid stuff. In 2 weeks if things work out as hoped I will not need surgery. On the way home wifey bought some crutch crampons. Brogen appears to be adjusting to the tether, but I need to more fully load the wood cart or I may need to tether him to the tractor; it's not going anywhere any time soon . He did not know where to sleep last night with me downstairs and wifey upstairs so he slept everywhere and even stayed off the beds.
The plow guy has not returned my call yet (like the last time). We may need a backup plan like placing a "Plow Me" sign at the end of our driveway. I see a lot of independent small time operators driving around looking for work after every snow storm, We'll see.
Wifey started moving kindling and firewood into the house. She has another day to move wood before this snow storm arrives. +18" predicted for this area.
I do not think most of the posters here could avoid not getting those nice clothes soiled. I am naturally attracted to dirt, mud, and grease; fancy clothes seem to increase my attraction.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
My + thoughts, wishes, and prayers.
David- An awesome sunrise picture. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the + wishes. They are helping.
It was an interesting morning. I got a couple of unsolicited calls from the healthcare providers who have been involved with this injury, and on the basis of the calls we felt it was in my best interests to see an orthopedic surgeon ASAP rather than wait to next week. There is a mobile outreach treatment program, essentially an ER in a van that is available if bad stuff starts happening here. It was a pleasant surprise to see the same personnel assigned to my case this time were the same great staff who worked on my ankle.
Only the PT then is now an PA. Even better news is that the ligaments are ok and I will not require surgery if my patella stays where it is = Wear the immobilizer, do not bend the knee, do not stress the knee's weight bearing capacity, do not do stupid stuff, and keep remembering to resist the temptation to do stupid stuff. In 2 weeks if things work out as hoped I will not need surgery. On the way home wifey bought some crutch crampons. Brogen appears to be adjusting to the tether, but I need to more fully load the wood cart or I may need to tether him to the tractor; it's not going anywhere any time soon . He did not know where to sleep last night with me downstairs and wifey upstairs so he slept everywhere and even stayed off the beds.The plow guy has not returned my call yet (like the last time). We may need a backup plan like placing a "Plow Me" sign at the end of our driveway. I see a lot of independent small time operators driving around looking for work after every snow storm, We'll see.
Wifey started moving kindling and firewood into the house. She has another day to move wood before this snow storm arrives. +18" predicted for this area.
I do not think most of the posters here could avoid not getting those nice clothes soiled. I am naturally attracted to dirt, mud, and grease; fancy clothes seem to increase my attraction.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
My + thoughts, wishes, and prayers.
buckeyefarmer
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Big recall on Hyundai and kia.
daugen
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totally delighted to come home and see the two firemen leaving, having unclogged that whole rear ditch in about four hours.
One guy said "if I never do that again it will be too soon"....to which I absolutely agreed, and gave them both a big tip on top of what we agreed on. My ditch heroes. Just an awful job. Now we need to chainsaw a bunch of trees in the ditch, then lastly I may rent a mini ex and have a nice muddy time. But at least now the ditch won't hold three feet of water all the time. Only took me four years to accomplish this.
went out and watered the plants, 102 in the greenhouse. Everything is popping up.
Enjoy your Friday evening and drive safely.
One guy said "if I never do that again it will be too soon"....to which I absolutely agreed, and gave them both a big tip on top of what we agreed on. My ditch heroes. Just an awful job. Now we need to chainsaw a bunch of trees in the ditch, then lastly I may rent a mini ex and have a nice muddy time. But at least now the ditch won't hold three feet of water all the time. Only took me four years to accomplish this.
went out and watered the plants, 102 in the greenhouse. Everything is popping up.
Enjoy your Friday evening and drive safely.
PJSprog
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Yes. I drive a '14 Soul, and my Wife just bought a new '19 Niro. before that she's had two Sorento SUVs, a Sedona minivan, and a Sephia sedan. We've had no major problem with any Kia vehicles, and like them a lot. When it's time to replace the Soul, I'll likely get another Kia. I really like the Rondo, but they stopped selling those in the US a few years ago. I may have to smuggle one in from Canada.
I have a friend whose wife watched her Kia Soul burn up on the side of the road just last year. Apparently, the newest recall is only for vehicles that had an engine replacement from a previous recall.
jbrumberg
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The plow guy returned my call..... It turns out that he's a weather geek too..... I bet neither of us thought the call would last so long. When this weather event is over he's coming over to see the sites that I/We/Us use. I have no driveway worries now or ever. And with the roof snow management I will finally have a $ value as to my roof raking, roof shoveling, and ice dam busting efforts. One has to live in the northern tier to fully appreciate the challenges. I actually really like doing this stuff too; but maybe this forced "time out" was meant to be this year. ....... Do nothing stupid.......
I have no driveway worries now or ever. And with the roof snow management I will finally have a $ value as to my roof raking, roof shoveling, and ice dam busting efforts. One has to live in the northern tier to fully appreciate the challenges. I actually really like doing this stuff too; but maybe this forced "time out" was meant to be this year. ....... Do nothing stupid.......
wngsprd
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The plow guy returned my call..... It turns out that he's a weather geek too..... I bet neither of us thought the call would last so long. When this weather event is over he's coming over to see the sites that I/We/Us use.
Glad you had something in common with him and things are working out, at least on this.
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Often what men do when they think things like:
"If I lean out far enough I can reach it"
"I'll be careful and not slip"
"If I just get a little more leverage it will come loose"
doesn't seem stupid when we start to do it, but results in things like:
"I fell off the ladder"
"I broke my wrist"
"I thought that glo plug I broke was stronger".
Don't ask me how I know.
Take it easy, enjoy TBN, label some digital photos or something. Older body parts take longer to heal.
jbrumberg
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Billy- One way or another things always work out. This guy's life is weather dependent; I definitely understand his interest. The roof is just another challenge to be addressed.
"... Don't ask me how I know... Older body parts take longer to heal."- Newbury Thanks. You know, I know, many of the other frequent fliers here know, and the rest suspect. It seems that the older we get the better we used to be; and some of the fish tales are really, really true TBN has helped me through a few shared and enjoyed highs and the lows.
"... Don't ask me how I know... Older body parts take longer to heal."- Newbury Thanks. You know, I know, many of the other frequent fliers here know, and the rest suspect. It seems that the older we get the better we used to be; and some of the fish tales are really, really true
TBN has helped me through a few shared and enjoyed highs and the lows.
mostly_gas
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Good evening all. 42F this morning, overcast, calm wind. wind was forecast to be brisk, less overcast in afternoon, and high temp made it to 65F. Slow start to day, did get some stove wood on the porch, checked hose faucets were covered, and got a bike ride in, managed to beat the worst of the wind. Did go to Sherman to look at one car and price and color nixed it. Wife still got dinner at Red Lobster, dog sitting duties over for the weekend
Thanks for the feedback PJ and Buckeye. PJ have not been through car abuse with granddaughter. Issue is more finding car at price point and color and mileage.
David nice sunrise pic.:thumbsup:
Jay good luck with your knee, not doing stupid is the hard part, not that I ever do stupid
prayers for all.
Thanks for the feedback PJ and Buckeye. PJ have not been through car abuse with granddaughter. Issue is more finding car at price point and color and mileage.
David nice sunrise pic.:thumbsup:
Jay good luck with your knee, not doing stupid is the hard part, not that I ever do stupid
prayers for all.