I know this is sudden but...

[JAG1]

That's a Hickory floor that John did himself. It's beautiful too!

[JAG1]

Hey Mike is your camera froze up? Where's the snow pic My friend?

[Mopar1973Man]

4 hours ago, JAG1 said:

Hey Mike is your camera froze up? Where's the snow pic My friend?

Will this do? I'm up in McCall getting my dressings changed on my back. I fired up the security camera and did a screenshot for you. Ive got 2-3 inches roughly.

 

[JAG1]

Thank you Mike, I hope all goes well.

 

We had a big wind last night... at least that's what my younger neighbors think. I've seen when 15 trees fell across our road in 96 with 100 mile an hour gusts. That was a major wind storm back then. This time just some branches fell but, mostly the size used to make Christmas wreaths.

Edited January 10, 2024 by JAG1

[Mopar1973Man]

Minnie is starting to get buried where it's parked. Battery is dead and tires are worn out.

 

Like I'm outside doing light work like sweeping the garage floor, Mark is plowing the driveway. Then Jakob is splitting and stacking wood on Beast.

[JAG1]

Better get prepared Mike, the big one is coming starting tomorrow night snow is starting with sub zero temps. Supposed to go on all next week. I hope you have plenty of firewood, coffee and things to eat. After this event your going to want to march in favor of global warming downtown Portland, Oregon.

Edited January 11, 2024 by JAG1

[Mopar1973Man]

We will see. I'm not worried.

[JAG1]

On 1/11/2024 at 6:31 AM, Mopar1973Man said:

We will see. I'm not worried.

I've never seen you worried much Mike.

 

At least my area may get some interesting weather. Going to start tonight with some snow and possible ice storm.

 

[Mopar1973Man]

Dropped another 4 inches last night got up this morning at 5am for a bag draining house was black. Inverter batteries ran out and died at 24.0 Volts. At about 7:30am I wheeled my 6500w generator out used jumper cables to start the generator and plug in the house. I've got internet and cell phones again even though the entire valley is dead. Again I'm not worried I've got back up plans. As for the power outage it's my neighbor again one of his trees broke off and fell into the lines. As I sit here enjoy a hot cup of coffee while everyone else is still waiting for power.

 

Power is still out and went out at about 3:30am.

Edited January 12, 2024 by Mopar1973Man

[JAG1]

Finally got a short set of steps railing done for a couple in their mid eighties. I was afraid to let them go without it much longer esp. since the ice and snow is coming our way. I was having a hard time the last hour or so as the temps are dropping a lot.

[Doubletrouble]

 Woke up this morning and checked the outside temp on my weather app. It's a toasty 1°F here with wind chills sitting at -23° , it's a bit chilly out there.

[JAG1]

Woke up at around 5 am and was 14 degrees F here. 1 1/2 inches of sleet. Wind calm. Weird to walk on that sleet though, it's like little ball bearings that squish out.

[Mopar1973Man]

Today is my last day around home then I pack up and travel toward Nampa to Tianne's place she is going to let me camp out at her place. I'm doing OK still rather rough getting sleep and dealing with my bags every 3 hours.

[IBMobile]

7 hours ago, JAG1 said:

it's like little ball bearings that squish out.

Those are peas you were walking on.

[JAG1]

3 hours ago, IBMobile said:

Those are peas you were walking on.

Yep, feels just like frozen peas. It's real nice to walk on but have to be careful carrying firewood since it is slippery!

 

Mike we are hoping all goes well for you. Your going to the doc for surgery, is that right?

[Mopar1973Man]

Post Op appt. More or less discuss what is going to happen to me... Then set up my chemo and its schedule. Then afterwards I've got to do the final surgery which they remove everything. 

[JAG1]

IBMobile goes in for eye surgery to have both Cadillacs removed. I hope that goes well also.

[Mopar1973Man]

Oh he will do good it's a fairly common process today for that. @IBMobile will be seeing better in no time and back here reading 

[PilotHouse2500]

Just saw this.  Your attitude is a wonder to behold, too many would fold up and give up!  Keep that attitude going and do all you can do in life!

[Mopar1973Man]

You guys are my other family. I can't just fold up and leave you all hanging. I'm committed to keeping M73M.com going. I've done 20 years if wrenching on trucks Dodge, Ford, and Chevy. I might have limitations in my life but I'm going to make it. Doctor already told me no problem on survival just going to be long road of medical to do. Today I'm not feeling great with a sore throat and just tired.