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Kristoff

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Hi, Lyn! Thanks! :):<3:
Unfortunately, jacques is back at the vets again. They are trying to figure out what's wrong, and I hesitate to say much here, since we have NO idea what's going on. I am considering posting the issues in the Heath thread.
But other than that, we are doing quite well, thanks. :<3:
Nice to see you are still here- glad your computer is cooperating! :p

Thank you for stopping by, Bea! It’s hard to find comforting words, which is why I didn’t say anything right away... We love Jacques, and it’s so hard that she’s not well... A big electronic hug [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️
 

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Good morning all. The sun is back out and we are forecast unseasonably warm weather for the next week or so. Just what I need to help my recovery :)

I am aware of what needs to be done to catch up with the chores backlog that has built up over the last few weeks. However, I am just going to have to resist the temptation to get stuck in and attempt to fix it all now. My energy levels are not ready for that yet.
 

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Good morning all. The sun is back out and we are forecast unseasonably warm weather for the next week or so. Just what I need to help my recovery :)

I am aware of what needs to be done to catch up with the chores backlog that has built up over the last few weeks. However, I am just going to have to resist the temptation to get stuck in and attempt to fix it all now. My energy levels are not ready for that yet.

Don’t be too stubborn ... they certainly won’t go anywhere and it’s more important to let yourself get up to speed first!
 

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Sun’s up this morning - snowstorm tonight. The Bluejays are flocking to the feeders. Ogh, power was off for about 3.5 hours yesterday. Solar backup powered internet without failure. A good thing.

Wifey got a real pair of new hiking boots on Sunday so today might be a walk to break them in.
 

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Sooooo, high winds today with the big storm approaching. Knocked a very tall tree down near here and BAM! power is down. Luckily......we had similar situations like this in the past and thats why I installed some solar panels that are connected to 4 deep cycle batteries. From battery we have DC to AC converter = POWER source.

Soooo two extension cords later and our internet router/connection is operational. Solar = connected

Heres the incident....wifey was nearby.

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Good to know that Sully has backup power... ;)
 

Pastel Tortie

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We learned the hard way a few years ago. A big giant thunderstorm knocked power out to the entire region for many days, close to a week. No phones, no internet, no where to charge cell phones, etc. After this incident, I bought a few solar panels and deep cycle batteries. Simple system, won’t power the refridgerator, but will run a light or two, internet, charge phones. Etc.
Keep in mind (for if you upgrade your PV system or whatever), you don't have to power a refrigerator constantly... Just enough, intermittently, to hold temperatures down to an acceptable threshold. My parents have a generator for hurricane related power outages. It doesn't power everything, certainly not all the time, but the intermittent power strategy makes good use of their resources.
 

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Good morning all. The sun is back out and we are forecast unseasonably warm weather for the next week or so. Just what I need to help my recovery :)

I am aware of what needs to be done to catch up with the chores backlog that has built up over the last few weeks. However, I am just going to have to resist the temptation to get stuck in and attempt to fix it all now. My energy levels are not ready for that yet.
Pace yourself, don't overdo it. We know you're a SuperMum... or is that a SuperJoesMum? ;) Anyway, we don't want you having a relapse.

Or any of the rest of you who have been under the weather! :p
 

Blackdog1714

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It started suddenly last Autumn and I have been doing the exercises and taking painkillers to try to alleviate it and it had eased off, but now all this hopping on it has brought it back with a vengeance. It's more comfortable to crawl about in my knee pads - not very dignified though!!
How many shoe inserts have you tried. I am having my best succes with Powesrstep Pinnacle max- I overpronate terribly. I hope you are not like my friend nothing worked for him and he finally had surgery. It relieved about 40% of the pain so not perfect.
 

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Keep in mind (for if you upgrade your PV system or whatever), you don't have to power a refrigerator constantly... Just enough, intermittently, to hold temperatures down to an acceptable threshold. My parents have a generator for hurricane related power outages. It doesn't power everything, certainly not all the time, but the intermittent power strategy makes good use of their resources.

Right. Having it periodically cycle on over an hour would work. Our fridge is set in to the wall area in such a way that I think it’s close to impossible to unplug. I should double check and see. It would Be interesting to see how long we could cycle the fridge power until the batteries were drained. I’m guessing pretty long since it’s just a simple motor. We have learned to NOT open fridge doors during power outages.
 

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