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Ahhhhh....sweet relief ! The humidity broke, the temp is a cool 76, Raised the window on the front storm door, raised the windows at the back, turned the AC off.......sweet fresh air cross current 
Also....better safe than sorry! Hopefully it's not, but it could be worse than just sitting in the dark!
Ahhhhh....sweet relief ! The humidity broke, the temp is a cool 76, Raised the window on the front storm door, raised the windows at the back, turned the AC off.......sweet fresh air cross current
I'm enjoying the self-same conditions here!!LOVE it!
Ummm, I'm willing to bet VA gets more rain than FL from Erika.
Keep in mind, that the stronger she gets, the earlier the northern swing. BUT, if she has the same resilience as Danny did and slips south into the GOM (highly unlikely), I could be in some serious doo-doo.
Regardless, come any June, have your 'cane supplies ready!!!
Ya folks here on he porch have helped me to feel good and re affirmed my self image. I'm a humble soul , and really don't expect praise for doing the right thing. I just wanted to share the one good thing I did today.
that's what peppermint patties are for.....
I haven't had one of those in a very-very long time. Today I grabbed 2 at the check-out counter ... yep I like 'em .. a lot. (Not so much garlic)
So you folks 'knowledgeable' about generators. What do you look for when purchasing one? What names/brands are good ones. Do you have 'em hooked up to you house wiring with the cutover switching and all? Or do you just run heavy duty extension cords to you appliances?
It's not common in our area for extended power outages ... but the last couple few years we have had bad outages in areas around/close to us that were out for up to a week. Makes one wonder about getting something.
It's not common in our area for extended power outages ... but the last couple few years we have had bad outages in areas around/close to us that were out for up to a week. Makes one wonder about getting something.
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Not "that" knowledgabubble but I just went with engine. Honestly don't remember what brand the gen is outside of 7500w. Also don't feel like headin out to da shed to check it.
Now the furnace and the sump pump are on a switch with a line running outside. If power dies, just throw a switch (just a lite switch actually) and it takes it off the grid and plug it into the gen. Then anything else that needs it gets an extension cord.
Now the furnace and the sump pump are on a switch with a line running outside. If power dies, just throw a switch (just a lite switch actually) and it takes it off the grid and plug it into the gen. Then anything else that needs it gets an extension cord.
There was barely room for us in the car what with that cat crate and the lap dog (she rides in the passenger's lap) plus all the other crapola, nope, no generator. There is a 500 watt inverter built into the car though, don't think it'll run the refrigerator though.Going to Florida during hurricane season, should have found room for it in your car
Wish I could tell you, but I can't. My father has a fancy shmancy setup where his automatically kicks in if the power goes out. I'm pretty sure it's wired into his system. It runs on gas, and I think it self tests every 6 months? I'm not sure. I'd have to ask him. It wasn't cheap.
We are and and I'm not overly concerned. This one ain't gonna be bad. Don't forget folks, I was born and raised here.
If I had the money and we had natural gas here I wouldn't hesitate to buy a standby generator. The two most common are Generac and Kohler. Either reviews well. If you were to have something in the 16 to 17 kw range installed (around 5 to 5500 bucks) you could act like nothing happened after about 10 seconds of being.in the dark. One of those would probably run everything in your house, central a/c and furnace included.
That price is if you do the install yourself. Add a grand or so if you have it done. If you lose power for a week or so when it's 10 below you won't regret it. With the condition of the National electrical grid I don't think I would live someplace without one these day. I know I'm putting one in here if I can get 500 gallon propane tank installed. Gotta ask the homeowners association according to the Covenants. I hate that Crap! And no I really don't want to live here. No choice at the moment. Don't forget I'm moving a 3 br, 2 1/2 bath with 2 car garage into a 2br,2ba townhouse with a f...ing homeowners association.
Roto, it would matter to us!I know I've been scarce, but right now life away from the computer has me ripping and running. Once again, I need to go back to work to get some rest.
Debadoo, I'm glad your son's surgery turned out well. May he recover quickly and fully.
Welcome Newcomers! I think you'll like it here. Hell, they let ME in!
I almost went to the HO last night so y'all could see what I look like after I finish mowing the lawn. I had on a bandanna with one of those old fashioned lady gardening hats with the large brim. I thought I looked pretty funny. OH well, maybe next time. The computer has been giving me hell with my video driver and what not. I'm sure it's fixable, but I just haven't gotten around to it. I've been thinking of a new one, however, I don't know how much longer I'll have a job.
Yep, the oil and gas industry is floundering right now, and all service industries associated with it. I was in a meeting on Friday, and they told us that right now they're not trying to lay anybody off. However, if the price of oil slips any further, all bets are off. I truly don't know how much longer I'll be at my base, since the company we are contracted out to is at serious risk of bankruptcy. If that happens, they may make a place for me at headquarters, like they may not.
Now, as much as I'd like to retire, I really can't right now. So, we shall see. The funny thing about all of this is that I'm not really worried about what could happen. The good Lord has seen me through this many years, I have faith he'll keep me going some kind of way. I just mostly live on a one-day-at-a-time basis. I could drop dead tomorrow, and it wouldn't matter anyway.
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