In the garden, and RAIN!!! (2)
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I managed to get to the post office today and grocery shopping for my Christmas dinner.
It is now raining which means it has warmed up. So the snow will be starting to melt.
NICE! Hopefully it doesn't freeze up on you again soon.
We're not going to see the snow melting until Wednesday, but as long as we make it through the night without the power going out here it shouldn't 'be too bad until the HEAT WAVE comes through.
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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I know. I was cursing the whole time as it hit the floor.
I'm picturing it in my head now because I've been there before and I know that's exactly what I did. I bet though in a way you felt better after letting those bad vibes out.Quote:
You have a good point about it breaking on the floor and not in the fixture. I have needle nose pliers, bought them years ago but I would never have been able to get the base out.
Yeah. There's no way you're going to pull a broken bulb out with the pliers if you aren't in the right state to change the bulb normally. Sometimes it gets stuck on you too if you're not careful about wrenching it out. There's been several time that I wish I had a spare potato on hand to do it instead of trying to wrench it out like a big dumb ogre.Quote:
You must have been reading my mind SIX. I was thinking after mah jong tomorrow that I should look for a different type of light bulb for the fixture.
You get the LED for the fixture, I'll get one of those grabby things for myself.
I'm even worse today than I was Tuesday after doing all that sanding and fan cleaning overhead on the worst step ladder in existence. My back is fine, but my right hip, my shins and the bottom of my right foot around all three middle toes is killing me. I've got to walk up and down my steps one at a time right now. I don't think keeping my house so cold is helping.
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I did feel much better for letting it all out.
No, I couldn't have gotten the base out and chances are I could have hurt myself serious if that had happened. Even with the potato trick.
I got the LED bulb today but still can't get it in the &*^^%%$%^^&%%^&&& socket.
Cold is very bad when you have over done it and have pulled muscles that you didn't think you did. Get some sort of heat on those body parts to try and help is my best suggestion.
Damn... No dice still. Well at least it's ready for the new bulb.
Yeah. Don't have much in the way of heat. I've got an ancient heating pad, but that's really only good for my back. Everything seems to be better right now, but we'll see how it all works out in the morning when I wake up.Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I broke down and called my boss to see if one of them will come over and help me. I just hope they get here before it gets dark as I will be climbing up on another chair to reach a light that works. *sigh* Using that light means moving the kitchen table and climbing up on a chair that is near that light. Means have been sore since I fell on Tuesday going over to work.
I was going to suggest something along those lines but didn't because I think you're a lot like me in that regard. My aunt or brother would have been knocking on a neighbor's door already if they couldn't get maintenance to do it for them the second the bulb got out, but I don't like asking for favors or inviting people rNOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Got all the presents wrapped up before the deep freeze set in last evening.
14 presents wrapped in total, all with curled ribbons to boot. (I think I've somehow gone from feral to domesticated).
Hope nobody minds that for the most part they're all practical things. With how cheap I acquired all of them for, the wrapping materials cost more than 50% of the price of the stuff that I paid for it, and the amount of time I put in wrapping them well exceeded the price I paid.
All in all though, it's probably about $150-$200 worth of stuff that I paid $11 for. $17 if you include the wrapping materials.
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Got all the presents wrapped up before the deep freeze set in last evening.
14 presents wrapped in total, all with curled ribbons to boot. (I think I've somehow gone from feral to domesticated).
Hope nobody minds that for the most part they're all practical things. With how cheap I acquired all of them for, the wrapping materials cost more than 50% of the price of the stuff that I paid for it, and the amount of time I put in wrapping them well exceeded the price I paid.
All in all though, it's probably about $150-$200 worth of stuff that I paid $11 for. $17 if you include the wrapping materials.
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OMG we are SO about practical! Shirts, calendars, underwear, toothbrushes (I kid you not!). I'm SO easy to buy for! Every year I only ask for three things: a daily diary, a wall calendar, and a package of socks
Nice to know you're in the holiday spirit, BRENDA and SIX. Whether ppl are far away or close by, it's imptto keep those connections as strong as you can. We're having a small get together, just a few ppl and a simple dinner, but it will be great. Next year, maybe I can invite more.
May the spirit of the holidays bring you joy. Peace to you!
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Hehe... Yeah. I knew for years now that a certain place will work with local power companies and sell LED lightbulbs for an insanely cheap rate. I hadn't seen them for a long time, but recently I checked in and I was able to get fifteen 12-packs of 60 watt bulbs for a buck each. That was extra sweet because last time I saw the deal they were only 8-packs. I've got enough for the rest of my life and plenty left over to give away. Also had a ton of free or very close to free stuff like hand lotions, tools, and Christmas gift sets that didn't sell out last year too.
Nothing that was on your must-have list though, I'm afraid. I actually DID get 4 3-packs of socks that were free after rebate but I'm using them.
Super stoked about the get together tomorrow. I was in the spirit enough that I spent all the extra time wrapping up gifts for people I probably won't even see until sometime after new years, but it's the thought that counts, right?
Merry Christmas to you too.
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I managed to get to the post office today and grocery shopping for my Christmas dinner.
It is now raining which means it has warmed up. So the snow will be starting to melt.
NICE! Hopefully it doesn't freeze up on you again soon.
We're not going to see the snow melting until Wednesday, but as long as we make it through the night without the power going out here it shouldn't 'be too bad until the HEAT WAVE comes through.
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Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
What I find on my walk tomorrow will depend on what happens tonight. It was pretty nasty up here as from 10am my time, the Ministry of Transportation for the government of BC closed 2 bridges in my area due to snow on them and ice bombs falling off the bridge cables.
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Damn... sorry to hear that Brenda. You were so close.
At least you got it out without breaking it. The only way to really get it out at that point is either with a pair of needle nose pliers, or with a spare potato.
If you can get one, you may want to try an LED bulb. They're built really sturdy compared to the glass ones, and if you did drop it you wouldn't have a mess on your hands even if it breaks.
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Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
I know. I was cursing the whole time as it hit the floor.
I'm picturing it in my head now because I've been there before and I know that's exactly what I did. I bet though in a way you felt better after letting those bad vibes out.Quote:
You have a good point about it breaking on the floor and not in the fixture. I have needle nose pliers, bought them years ago but I would never have been able to get the base out.
Yeah. There's no way you're going to pull a broken bulb out with the pliers if you aren't in the right state to change the bulb normally. Sometimes it gets stuck on you too if you're not careful about wrenching it out. There's been several time that I wish I had a spare potato on hand to do it instead of trying to wrench it out like a big dumb ogre.Quote:
You must have been reading my mind SIX. I was thinking after mah jong tomorrow that I should look for a different type of light bulb for the fixture.
You get the LED for the fixture, I'll get one of those grabby things for myself.
I'm even worse today than I was Tuesday after doing all that sanding and fan cleaning overhead on the worst step ladder in existence. My back is fine, but my right hip, my shins and the bottom of my right foot around all three middle toes is killing me. I've got to walk up and down my steps one at a time right now. I don't think keeping my house so cold is helping.
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Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
I did feel much better for letting it all out.
No, I couldn't have gotten the base out and chances are I could have hurt myself serious if that had happened. Even with the potato trick.
I got the LED bulb today but still can't get it in the &*^^%%$%^^&%%^&&& socket.
Cold is very bad when you have over done it and have pulled muscles that you didn't think you did. Get some sort of heat on those body parts to try and help is my best suggestion.
Damn... No dice still. Well at least it's ready for the new bulb.
Yeah. Don't have much in the way of heat. I've got an ancient heating pad, but that's really only good for my back. Everything seems to be better right now, but we'll see how it all works out in the morning when I wake up.Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I broke down and called my boss to see if one of them will come over and help me. I just hope they get here before it gets dark as I will be climbing up on another chair to reach a light that works. *sigh* Using that light means moving the kitchen table and climbing up on a chair that is near that light. Means have been sore since I fell on Tuesday going over to work.
I was going to suggest something along those lines but didn't because I think you're a lot like me in that regard. My aunt or brother would have been knocking on a neighbor's door already if they couldn't get maintenance to do it for them the second the bulb got out, but I donNOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Laundry day for me then a walk in the rain and slush.
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I scrolled up to see what I'd missed. I missed a lot!!!
SIX, apparently you survived a once-in-a-generation storm. That intensely cold air surge nearly crossed the entire USA, there are now power outages in Tennessee and other eastern states. Let's hope that doesn't happen again for at least 20 years! Glad to hear the weather will be moderating by midweek
The dripping water tip was for sis in western New York. They get moisture from Lake Erie turned into snow, which is why western New York state gets dumped on so heavily.
She sent me a picture, some drifts are 5' high. Fortunately one of the neighbors has a front end loader, one has a small snowplow, and EVERYONE has a snowblower!
You OTOH have what is called an "interior" or "continental" climate. Far from any large, temperature-moderating body of water you get hotter in the summer and much colder in the winter! OMG I feel for you!! But it could be worse: At least you aren't in N Dakota!!
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BRENDA it sounds like you got the same cold air surge. "Ice bombs" from bridge cables,??? Whooda thunk??
Glad to see that the lightbulb got replaced, especially with an LED. They really are sturdier and longer- lasting than regular. I wouldn't worry about the bulb being dropped. Unlike regular or fluorescent bulbs, it doesn't need to be a vacuum or inert gas inside. All of the functional stuff is really in the base of the bulb, and the light is emitted from a small solid rectangle. In the picture below, the light is emitted from those yellow-orange "pads".
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The only concern about LEDs is that they need to dissipate heat so they work best and last longest in cooler weather and don't work in entirely enclosed light fixtures.
FWIW since my chemo the neuropathy in my hands is so bad I can't tell if Im really holding on to something and my grip strength is down, so I bought (or people bought for me) a number of hand aids designed for arthritis, and one of them is a flexible silicone mit that gets me better sticktion on whatever I'm holding. Maybe that might help you? Just a thought. (I also keep a small pair of pliers in the kitchen for opening small caps and a special jar opener for bigger stuff. The right tools really help.)
Weather-wise we have nothing to complain about. But I keep thinking one day we will pay for that good weather with that destructive earthquake they keep warning about.
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If we did not MAKE someone poor - William Blake
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Yeah. I've sure never experience -49 windchill in my life. Or at least if I did, I was just a kid and didn't pay any mind to it. Been checking in on everyone in the circle and it seems everything is fine.
Going to my friends and it looks like his wife's relatives are braving what's left of the cold after all, so that's going to be nice.
Catch up later.
Enjoy your night everyone.
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