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[Wat_Tyler]

The truth for snap-on is the tool box is empty for that price! LOL

I like the tools.


I can make do with a Husky box from Home Despot.

 

[dkak001]

I like the tools.

Agreed, they are good tools.

I can make do with a Husky box from Home Despot.

We have horrible freight, so general brand it is for us! Same idea...

 

[subdudeme13]

Exactly. A shit ton is exactly 3.1416 front end loaders full of manure.

Not to be confused with a metric shit ton.

And fucktons are a whole other weight a measure.

I should mention I did work in the precious metals industry for a number of years. We used avoirdupois weight and troy weight for the good shit!
Then I worked for a plate steel company 16" thick plates 16' long and 10' wide (don't hold me to that) and those weighed an enorumous shit ton. You could say I really know my shit. I know! enough of this crap!

 

[Wonderer67]

Heh heh… you said

16" thick

Heh heh.

 

[Wonderer67]

I should mention I did work in the precious metals industry for a number of years. We used avoirdupois weight and troy weight for the good shit!
Then I worked for a plate steel company 16" thick plates 16' long and 10' wide (don't hold me to that) and those weighed an enorumous shit ton. You could say I really know my shit. I know! enough of this crap!

Very interesting. I know what Troy weight is, but I don’t know the other word.

(just looked it up - sorry @likes2watchU )

noun

a system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces or 7,000 grains, widely used in English-speaking countries.
"avoirdupois weights"

Those steel plates must’ve weighed 10 to 15,000 pounds each.

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

I like Stone weight…

17 stone sounds better than 238lbs

 

[PersonalFavors]

Agreed, they are good tools.

We have horrible freight, so general brand it is for us! Same idea...

I like harbor freight. I hope they can get their prices back competitive again. With the forced inflation their prices matched all the others. Before the trillions in spending the fall of craftsman to Lowe’s hurt the tool industry too. Their prices went up. And the non-tool craftsman reduced quality so much that when your high quality garden hose gets to the point you need to replace it the replacement they offer is junk.
I like harbor freight for the simple tools. I bought a set for each floor of the house. Only problem is now when I go to use a tool on the third floor I remember I used it for something and can’t remember where I put it. I think several of the other tools I bought at harbor freight were to replace tools I knew I had but maybe someone else used and didn’t put back where they belong. Could be age but I can’t remember.
I’ve also bought large items. Like a 12” table saw when I replaced my deck. Was thinking a lower brand I’d wear it out. Nope. Still have it wish I could sell it and have the space back.

 

[Wonderer67]

I like Stone weight…

17 stone sounds better than 238lbs

Truth!

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

I like harbor freight. I hope they can get their prices back competitive again. With the forced inflation their prices matched all the others. Before the trillions in spending the fall of craftsman to Lowe’s hurt the tool industry too. Their prices went up. And the non-tool craftsman reduced quality so much that when your high quality garden hose gets to the point you need to replace it the replacement they offer is junk.
I like harbor freight for the simple tools. I bought a set for each floor of the house. Only problem is now when I go to use a tool on the third floor I remember I used it for something and can’t remember where I put it. I think several of the other tools I bought at harbor freight were to replace tools I knew I had but maybe someone else used and didn’t put back where they belong. Could be age but I can’t remember.
I’ve also bought large items. Like a 12” table saw when I replaced my deck. Was thinking a lower brand I’d wear it out. Nope. Still have it wish I could sell it and have the space back.

I liked that you could get a basic set for simple outboard maintenance and keep it on the boat. If it rusts? So what, go back and get another $5 wrench.

 

[Wonderer67]

Watertown new York 8 foot of snow in the last 3 days.

I have been in Watertown (Ft Drum).

That is a real fuckton of snow!!!! Damn. I remember when everyone was gasping when Buffalo got 6 feet of snow a couple of years ago..

Damn.

 

[Wonderer67]

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We have definitely had our share of that!

War of the worlds in 1938. (I work right newer Grovers Mill where it “happened” and there’s a cool plaque.

But now, there’s really weird drone shit going on right around the area where I live! I haven’t seen any, but my intuition is that it’s the government using drones because Trump’s New Jersey property is in central jersey.

 

[likes2watchU]

Finally. All caught up. wait...
*refresh*
Yep, caught up at least for the moment.

Speaking of catching up...

Im glad you have each other, it makes such a difference. I’m a rare disease patient and for a while I had someone who kept tract of me

I do envy people who are lucky enough not to have to play the chronic disease game solo. That's its own little drama llama IMO

That totally sucks, BSK. The "trust issues" in me feels like you were set up.

That was my initial reaction too. But I've never worked for either the federal government or the military so also falls into "I don't know what I don't know"

I have decided that pop is part of the problem...so no more pop goes into my belly

When I had my GI issues, I read that the carbonation can be problematic. It can slow down digestion, I believe? Well I don't drink pop, I do enjoy unflavored carbonated water. Sometimes the bubbles feel good and sometimes they don't. But might be worth it looking into. I remember as a child getting some flat soda sometimes for a stomach ache. Can't remember if it was cola, clear, or Ginger ale. But it was almost always flat.

Now to your question. The second I read pain under the scapulae, I thought "aneurysm."

To answer your first question - You need to be VERY CONCERNED!

To answer your second question - No. Aneurysm formation really has very little to do with your fitness level.

Was it the actor John Ritter who had an aortic aneurysm? Very scary! So glad you're following up and looking into this. Hopefully they do some sort of a cancellation list where they can call you if somebody cancels their appointment before you're scheduled to go in.

Unfortunately there are many of us who miss our partner and loved one. I miss mine and she always said that she would take care of her old man. I miss her the most this time of year.

holidays can be rough. Thinking of you and everyone else who is missing someone at this time of year.

I have one that has cold and hot therapy. For a time, I was needing the cold therapy. They're harder to find. I do like this one.

Yes, the one I posted offers heat therapy only. I'm glad you found one that swings both ways.

For those with back pain such as Lili, therapeutic massage is best.

I would love a good therapeutic massage! I am simply too ticklish. I have had more than one professional therapist extend my appointment time, and ultimately return my money saying they put more knots in than they removed.

maybe just end around this whole referral BS…

If it gets you in sooner? 100% approve of that plan

They'll have to change the name to Snowtown then . . . .

Just until spring? Then back to Watertown again

I told someone that there brain and mouth was like a manure spreader!!!!

That sounds like a very apt description. Thank you for keeping them over there by you.

I like Stone weight…

17 stone sounds better than 238lbs

Agreed. I learned about stone weight the year I studied in Scotland. The only scale in the place where we stayed measured in stones.

So my dad got a whole bunch of Snap-on tools for free. He tried to pay for him offered to have somebody else stop by the house to look and send a bill they were like no worries

Nice! And lovely of him for trying to pay for the goods he received. Not everyone would follow up like that.

just looked it up - sorry @likes2watchU

Excellent. My work here is done.
Just kidding but do love that you're looking stuff up. I always love when people reach for a reference source.

Personal PSA:
I'll be away most of this weekend. Out of town surprise party for my SIL's bday. Roads and weather will determine if I drive to/from Saturday or stay over until Sunday.

 

[Missk_2022]

If cats get the zoomies.... do they get speeding tickets?

 

[likes2watchU]

If cats get the zoomies.... do they get speeding tickets?

 

[ramoredrake]

Agreed, they are good tools.

We have horrible freight, so general brand it is for us! Same idea...

I believe it is called Horrible Fright

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

We have definitely had our share of that!

War of the worlds in 1938. (I work right newer Grovers Mill where it “happened” and there’s a cool plaque.

But now, there’s really weird drone shit going on right around the area where I live! I haven’t seen any, but my intuition is that it’s the government using drones because Trump’s New Jersey property is in central jersey.

I saw something on the web this morning…it’s a southern boy talking about “the drones”…

“Now when they come, we have to take turns shooting…that way we know who hit what!”

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

Finally. All caught up. wait...
*refresh*
Yep, caught up at least for the moment.

Speaking of catching up...

I do envy people who are lucky enough not to have to play the chronic disease game solo. That's its own little drama llama IMO

That was my initial reaction too. But I've never worked for either the federal government or the military so also falls into "I don't know what I don't know"

When I had my GI issues, I read that the carbonation can be problematic. It can slow down digestion, I believe? Well I don't drink pop, I do enjoy unflavored carbonated water. Sometimes the bubbles feel good and sometimes they don't. But might be worth it looking into. I remember as a child getting some flat soda sometimes for a stomach ache. Can't remember if it was cola, clear, or Ginger ale. But it was almost always flat.

Was it the actor John Ritter who had an aortic aneurysm? Very scary! So glad you're following up and looking into this. Hopefully they do some sort of a cancellation list where they can call you if somebody cancels their appointment before you're scheduled to go in.

holidays can be rough. Thinking of you and everyone else who is missing someone at this time of year.

Yes, the one I posted offers heat therapy only. I'm glad you found one that swings both ways.

I would love a good therapeutic massage! I am simply too ticklish. I have had more than one professional therapist extend my appointment time, and ultimately return my money saying they put more knots in than they removed.

If it gets you in sooner? 100% approve of that plan

Just until spring? Then back to Watertown again

That sounds like a very apt description. Thank you for keeping them over there by you.

Agreed. I learned about stone weight the year I studied in Scotland. The only scale in the place where we stayed measured in stones.

Nice! And lovely of him for trying to pay for the goods he received. Not everyone would follow up like that.

Excellent. My work here is done.
Just kidding but do love that you're looking stuff up. I always love when people reach for a reference source.

Personal PSA:

Was it the actor John Ritter who had an aortic aneurysm? Very scary! So glad you're following up and looking into this. Hopefully they do some sort of a cancellation list where they can call you if somebody cancels their appointment before you're scheduled to go in.

OK…this is weird.

According to my mother. We’re related to the Ritter’s!. Tex Ritter was my maternal grandmothers first cousin…talk abut some family history…I had forgotten that’s what John died of

The good news is I’m all signed up and get my test on Monday morning. Gonna take it real easy through this weekend!

 

[dkak001]

Very interesting. I know what Troy weight is, but I don’t know the other word.

Grains... Known to anyone who shoots at all. Arrow weight, bullet weight, and powder charge weight...

 

[Wat_Tyler]

7000 grains = 1 pound.

 

[Wonderer67]

7000 grains = 1 pound.

150 grains makes an m2 round.

 

[Wonderer67]

OK…this is weird.

According to my mother. We’re related to the Ritter’s!. Tex Ritter was my maternal grandmothers first cousin…talk abut some family history…I had forgotten that’s what John died of

The good news is I’m all signed up and get my test on Monday morning. Gonna take it real easy through this weekend!

Tell em Dr lil and Dr k told you to take bedrest.

Take it easy. Glad you found a quick appt.

 

[Rj_1954]

The only measurement I use is:
4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoon
A plain donut has approx. 10.8 grams
I'm only allowed 4 grams all day
A Krispy Kreme donut would put me in a coma..

 

[Oldermom935]

I saw something on the web this morning…it’s a southern boy talking about “the drones”…

“Now when they come, we have to take turns shooting…that way we know who hit what!”

180 counted in one night in new jersey. Size approximately 6 foot. Now spotted in multiple states from New Jersey to as far as California. We can protect other countries but can't protect ours? I'm biting my tongue here.

 

[Oldermom935]

I saw something on the web this morning…it’s a southern boy talking about “the drones”…

“Now when they come, we have to take turns shooting…that way we know who hit what!”

"Locked and Loaded"!