What did you do today?

[highup]

Most neighbors simply asked if he was either a Republican of Democrat. That just tells me they are close minded. People who vote one way or another, across the board, is just:

1) Being lazy
2) Being Ignorant
3) Being close minded.

(Holy Hell, I'm beginning to thing MSNI is rubbing off on me!)

Just tell them you're independent.

 

[MSLI]

Z you need to put some soft music on and meditate into blissful sleep. That’s where I’m heading

 

[highup]

I took my antibiotics and napped today. I've been so exhausted. Itsy woke me up in time to bring my friend over to try to fix the phoneline. He got an end on RJ11 firmly on the line so we could try a different jack (an extender kind) but still nothing but buzzing on the line. Went out and cleared a path to the phone box outside. Friend tested it and we plugged in a phone-- same buzzing. So it's on AT&T's side. Of course, they told me online that if I want it resolved they will pass it off to their DSL team (I think for U-verse services, which I do not have) and that they will call me at the number listed in my account file. I then lost my temper a bit and responded in allcaps about what part of MY LANDLINE DOESN'T WORK is unclear? and that the listed number is my landline and that I have to go stand outside to get reception for my cellphone, it was raining, I have an ear infection and don't want to talk on the phone anyway. So they said they would relay messages for me. But what an asinine system where they have to call you if your phoneline is out. Catch 22 bc they can't call you if its your only phone and its not working. Told them its been out about a month now and I expect a refund or discount for the time it has not been working. We'll see if that happens. First thing they did was give me a phone number after I told them my phone wasn't working though. Ugh. It's like when you call about your ISP not working and they remind you that you can go to their website for stuff and it's like "No, I can't. That's why I'm calling".

Did I mention they will relay messages for me instead? My brain is not working.

Took my friend to Walmart after he worked on the line. Got him some groceries and grabbed some stuff Mom requested. Got home and Mom wanted a burger then some ramen, and then some broccoli. At least my balance was good enough to stand up and cook. I almost fell asleep on the couch. I'm still hungry though... I only had a burger.

Many years ago my brother had a buzzing sound on his line. It ended up being the electrical ground being loose at the earth ground outside on the metal rod. Might want rubber gloves, rubber boots and an insulated wrench if you want to snug it up a tad.

 

[zannej]

Earth-ground? For the box outside you mean? We don't have ground wires on any of our outlets. There is a grounding rod next to the pole but ground wires weren't used to go to any outlet-- which is why I want to find the beginning of the line and put in a GFI and mark it as "no ground". I don't know if there is a grounding rod for the telephone line.

I think I'm going to find some thunder by the sea sound effect stuff to try to sleep-- if I can get Ginger to let go of me. She's clinging to me and bit me when I tried to move her. LOL.

So as an update the employee I talked to on Twitter said she'd continue to handle my case but that she's off work until Tuesday and will talk to me again then.

 

[Csason]

While In Pensacola last year I was Navel gazing, not very long I might add, because the Blue Angels wizzed by in a flash

Navel Gazing and Belly Button Ignoring styles don’t generally solve problems on their own, but I would agree that a running engine has more opportunities for forward movement than a sitting one that gets lost in trying to understand all the moving parts. However I would like to have a few detailed engineers in the pit crew studying fuel ratios, airflow, etc etc. in order to build upon and fine tune efficiency in the race.

I just listened to an interview with Klaus Schwabs and he seemed quite calm and analytically sound. What specifically are the concerns about him ? As for Gates, when you have that much money, what do you do with it ? You speculate and invest were the next big market will be…..Biodiesel could be that speculation and he’s American So as a nation I see it as a good thing. Am I missing something here ?

Yes you are, I won’t go any further.

 

[zannej]

Still waiting to hear back from AT&T but the person who handled my complaint said she won't be back until Tuesday.

Took my brother to DMV to renew his license but he failed the vision test. Took him to the local eye clinic but apparently they shut down. He made some calls to different eye doctors and finally found a place an hour away that takes his insurance and can see him tomorrow morning. He got someone to cover his shift tonight so he won't have to drive with an expired license.

Cooked for Mom and will probably nap soon. I drank a ton of water last night and throughout the night so I kept having to get up to pee. Fippy was not happy because he kept having to move out of my way. Yasuke was excited because he kept forcing the door open and running in to see me and have me pet him. He's my bathroom buddy.

 

[Csason]

Finished 1350 feet of 60” by 10” ridged core vinyl plank Friday and didn’t have anything sitting on go so didn’t do squat today . Mostly just set around in the shed and tinker with a lawnmower or two

 

[C.J.]

My tools arrived today so I went into the shop to make sure things are good for setting up tomorrow. Last time I was here the Shopsmith wasn’t operational. I come back 9 months later and it’s working. This thing has all the accessories. Table saw, band saw, planer, sanders and whatever else it has. How cool is that.

Currently I am standing out on my back patio sippin on some Disaronno and watching the sun go down. I smell someone’s BBQ, mmm. Gotta love that about Phoenix in February.

 

[zannej]

Between AT&T, Fedex, and Samsclub I am about to tear my hair out. Fedex sucks.

I really need some chocolate and a nap so I will post more on my day later.

 

[C.J.]

So me n a couple of the guys at work are on the same page as far as wanting to build stuff but not wanting to pay for wood. At quitting time we pop a couple beers and separated some pallets. Between the pallet buster and the pallet denailer. We made quick work of things and have our first stack of free to me wood. I’m sure we’ll repeat the process tomorrow. Stay tuned to see what we make in our spare time.

 

[MSLI]

Nice ! So C.J. I’m confused and that’s happening more and more Are you back at your old job in Arizona ?

 

[Floorist]

So me n a couple of the guys at work are on the same page as far as wanting to build stuff but not wanting to pay for wood. At quitting time we pop a couple beers and separated some pallets. Between the pallet buster and the pallet denailer. We made quick work of things and have our first stack of free to me wood. I’m sure we’ll repeat the process tomorrow. Stay tuned to see what we make in our spare time.

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Adirondack chairs sell for about $280 here.

 

[MSLI]

Yes you are, I won’t go any further.

Is it at all possible that Gate’s involvement in this , that and the other things Could be inaccurate ? And if that possibility exists wouldn’t it be prudent to
refrain from bold statements ? Did you guys see the movie ‘ The Next Three
Days ‘ with Russell Crowe ? Things aren’t always what they appear to be.

 

[C.J.]

Nice ! So C.J. I’m confused and that’s happening more and more Are you back at your old job in Arizona ?

Yes, back in Arizona. The old man broke his hip around Christmas so I had to make my way back out West. Life is funny!!

 

[C.J.]

Anybody ever use a Drill Doctor? This thing is bad ass and it’s only the handy man (250) version. I’ve had it in my shed for years and used it for the first time today. You guys gotta get you one.

 

[havasu]

I always break the smaller drill bits, bit id love to borrow that thing, just for an hour, to sharpen the bits that werent broken.

 

[C.J.]

I always break the smaller drill bits, bit id love to borrow that thing, just for an hour, to sharpen the bits that werent broken.

It’s pretty handy. Came with old fashioned read em instructions and a vhs tape. Can’t watch the tape so I read the instructions. Pretty simple concept and it works. I would definitely invest in one of the higher end Drill Doctors.

 

[havasu]

A VHS tape? LOL!

 

[highup]

Earth-ground? For the box outside you mean? We don't have ground wires on any of our outlets. There is a grounding rod next to the pole but ground wires weren't used to go to any outlet-- which is why I want to find the beginning of the line and put in a GFI and mark it as "no ground". I don't know if there is a grounding rod for the telephone line.

I think I'm going to find some thunder by the sea sound effect stuff to try to sleep-- if I can get Ginger to let go of me. She's clinging to me and bit me when I tried to move her. LOL.

So as an update the employee I talked to on Twitter said she'd continue to handle my case but that she's off work until Tuesday and will talk to me again then.

Here's a pleasant relaxing sound.
Sometimes you get some really cool visuals.
https://www.youtube.com/live/62nnWHiYGpo?si=vR7zrdIzRwKMy8OJ
There's a low dam across the river next to interstate 5 here in Oregon. Fish have to get their pictures taken to proceed upriver.
Once in a while, it gets pretty active.
Old school phone lines had a ground from the phone box outside.

 

[zannej]

CJ, sorry to hear about your dad breaking his hip. My uncle broke his hip around Christmas as well. Fortunately the medical tech has improved so that it's not a death sentence anymore.
Thanks, highup. I listen to a thunder by the sea thing that helps me relax.
Helps me get to sleep sometimes.

So, Fedex was refusing to deliver my package. First didn't attempt delivery, then said my address wasn't valid. They called and talked to Mom who gave directions but still didn't deliver. I hit up Fedex and they said something about the name of the recipient not being right and them not being able to process instructions. I hit up Samsclub online and told them Fedex was being stupid and I wanted them to be given instructions. So the samsclub person added instructions BUT they also said they were canceling the order and reordering it. I told them I wanted the original one bc I don't know if 2nd will arrive in a timely fashion. I told Fedex the same. So, to my surprise, Fedex did deliver, but they tossed the package on the grass in front of my gate. I would not have found it if the hadn't shown a proof of delivery photo. I sent that photo to Fedex on Twitter and said "The driver doesn't know what a PORCH is". They lodged a complaint with the driver's manager and said they were going to try to stop these problems from happening. Because the package in the grass was soaking wet, even on the inside. Fortunately, samsclub had packed the item in plastic inside the shipping bag so it was OK. But that's not the first time they left something out and it got wet. It's 3rd or 4th time. The next package was put on the porch. Don't know what will happen with the one that is still coming.

I missed talking to the person from AT&T because I was sick and didn't check the messages. But she said she's going to schedule a repair to be sent out and they will have to call me on my cellphone.

Meanwhile, my brother can't drive until he gets new glasses so I have to drive him.

Yesterday I tried to rest but mom kept waking me up just when I got into good sleep. She insisted I had to go to walmart to get stuff. So I went with my brother. Then this morning I needed to go get mail and we were almost out of oranges so back to walmart and more oranges and my brother wanted some stuff to cook. He's trying to cut back on sugars now. Got stuff and got home and then Mom insisted I had to go back to buy her some deodorant. Friend had just gotten off work and some of the mail I got had gifts for his fiance so I went to walmart, grabbed cow feed from TSC, and then went to see which (if any) of the jewelry she wanted. The 3 things I thought she would want were the ones she wanted (I did bring some other things) so she's happy. Her teeth were sore from being worked on though.

Back home resting and playing star trek fleet command. Time to hunt the swarm enemies.