OSUT#247 Independence Day and Summer Picnics

[ancjr]

I can't wait to see it !

Me too!

 

[actaeon277]

what's happening

 

[ancjr]

what's happening

 

[actaeon277]

My 15 year old jump start box is completely dead... I wonder if there's anything useful or recyclable inside?

Could open it up and see what battery is inside. Look up replacement costs.
As mentioned, not much inside.

 

[ancjr]

Could open it up and see what battery is inside. Look up replacement costs.
As mentioned, not much inside.

I suspect it's a motorcycle battery from the size and shape of the case.

 

[actaeon277]

I suspect it's a motorcycle battery from the size and shape of the case.

maybe, maybe not.
many of them are small batteries. smaller than a motorcycle battery

 

[ancjr]

Maybe rather than buy a really expensive battery for the family truckster, I can replace the battery with something stock and just add a second battery...

 

[radar8756]

I suspect it's a motorcycle battery from the size and shape of the case.

There is a large assortment of Size / Shape / Amp-Hour batteries

Lead Acid / Gel / Lithium

Newer Lithium use different chargers to prevent them catching Fire

 

[ancjr]

There is a large assortment of Size / Shape / Amp-Hour batteries

Lead Acid / Gel / Lithium

Newer Lithium use different chargers to prevent them catching Fire

I'm familiar with the 2 & 3 cell, 2000-5000 mah size lithium from radio controlled cars and planes.... never had one blow, but many puffed.

 

[radar8756]

I'm familiar with the 2 & 3 cell, 2000-5000 mah size lithium from radio controlled cars and planes.... never had one blow, but many puffed.

I think this one is from a tablet

lithium battery fire

 

[ancjr]

I think this one is from a tablet

lithium battery fire

We had to keep them inside approved fiberglass bags while in the pit areas.

 

[ancjr]

Miss Daisy wants the heat on.

 

[actaeon277]

I just love, when migraines get a sense of humor.

It starts to go away.
You think it's going to get better.

And then BAMM!
It's back even worse than before.

Like waves of an ocean, but slower.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Afternoon all! So glad to be back home. Couldn't wait to get out of my shoes. Legs, knees and hips were going at me all day. They were a waste of money.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Although I'm sure they'd be fine shoes for someone that is wheelchair bound. For walking, not so much.

 

[actaeon277]

Afternoon all! So glad to be back home. Couldn't wait to get out of my shoes. Legs, knees and hips were going at me all day. They were a waste of money.

Back when we had to buy our work boots (at the mill), a guy bought a pair that was too small for him, so he offered them to me.
I'm a 8.5 extra wide (EEE).
He gave me either an 8.5 regular, or 9 regular.
I thought they'd work, that maybe I wasn't as wide as I thought.

ONE SHIFT convinced me otherwise.
I couldn't torture myself that way even for FREE.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Back when we had to buy our work boots (at the mill), a guy bought a pair that was too small for him, so he offered them to me.
I'm a 8.5 extra wide (EEE).
He gave me either an 8.5 regular, or 9 regular.
I thought they'd work, that maybe I wasn't as wide as I thought.

ONE SHIFT convinced me otherwise.
I couldn't torture myself that way even for FREE.

These are Skechers "GoWalk" (ostensibly for you know, walking.) They fit fine, nice and lightweight, but there is zero arch support. Felt more like a pair of Dollar Store sneakers.

 

[actaeon277]

These are Skechers "GoWalk" (ostensibly for you know, walking.) They fit fine, nice and lightweight, but there is zero arch support. Felt more like a pair of Dollar Store sneakers.

I get Dr. Scholl's custom fit inserts.
There was a Meijer in my area that had a thing to step on, and it told you what inserts you needed.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I get Dr. Scholl's custom fit inserts.
There was a Meijer in my area that had a thing to step on, and it told you what inserts you needed.

I've tried those before and they're okay. I just ordered a pair of New Balance cross trainers. I know they're good to go.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Looks like we may get some rain or storms in the next hour or two if this line holds together.