What did YOU do today?

[Rick W]

And here I thought Alpine was a car audio manufacturer. Based on the one in my truck, they aren't very good at it and should probably stick to making the beer and headlight covers.



Depends, did it get infected or not? If not then the babysitting is probably worse. If it did, it's probably a wash.

I don't know when the last time I got my eye scratched was. It has happened but wearing glasses all of the time has probably cut down on the chances a lot. That said, about every 8 weeks I get a needle stuck in each of them. Similar feel, biggest difference is they numb the crap out of my eye first and it's happened so many times it doesn't bother me as much as it used to. Still feels scratched once the numbing agents wear off, but I think the repetition has taken the edge off of the discomfort.

Unless told different by your doctor, use eyedrops and keep it hydrated, it does help. With my injections the eyes are tearing up for hours afterwards, yet they are still dry. Using the eyedrops helps to lubricate them and clear up the discomfort much quicker. In my brain it doesn't make sense, eyedrops are artificial tears and my eyes are watering plenty, but it does make a difference.

Good advice, the doc gave me drops for infection, and the doc gave me lube drops.

The scariest part was driving back-and-forth to the doctor, and then back-and-forth to the pharmacy. I wear contacts from the time I get up to the time I quit about 930 or 10, when I put on my 40-year-old glasses to watch TV on the chance I fall asleep.

They are so scratched up, and there’s a little dab of superglue on one side, that it’s like looking through a sheet of paper in the sun. What I can see, I can see clearly, but compared to the contacts, it’s also like looking down a tunnel. So driving was like being in a video game, or some Florida thrill ride.

I didn’t hit anything hard, and I survived, but it made me think of getting a new set of glasses…

 

[JoshT]

That's probably not a bad idea. I tried the contact thing a couple of times over the years, didn't stick with it long for any of them. No problems putting them in, but getting them out could be an entirely different story at times. As much as my eyes have been poked and prodded over the last two years, it would probably be a breeze now.

I didn’t hit anything hard, and I survived, but it made me think of getting a new set of glasses…

Probably not a terrible idea. A basic pair can be had fairly cheap these days and never know when a situation like this may happen. I've got vision insurance through my job, so an exam and new pair every year. Old pair goes into the case and stashed for an emergency. Problem is that the last 20 years worth is still stashed all over the place and most of them would be way too far off to be usable. Need to find a place to donate them, the Lions club that chartered my old scout troop had a donation box for that.

Anyhow, I used to be able to get prescription safety glasses covered through work, need to see if I can still do that with the new position. Should be able to, still required to enter maintenance areas and wear the PPE. Be nice to still have a pair to handle the abuse, especially if I can get work to pay for it. Nothing saying that I can only use them at work.

 

[scotts90ranger]

Yesterday after I posted last I got as far as adding two stubs to mount angle grinders and one more piece of strap for grinders then the wife texted that something was wrong with the cat, he was sitting on the porch drooling and not moving... (not normal for him, he's full throttle or sleeping), he was reactive but something was wrong which was new over 15 minutes as he was zooming around last time I went on a walk to the garage from the shop... Little detour to the emergency vet for some fluids and some other minor meds and he's apparently on the mend... Got home at 4am, just enough time for a short nap to get up just before 6am... jerk

Tonight I took a nap after work for an hour (was going to do stuff, but that didn't work) then since it's like 45F out I cleaned the chimney and replaced the one broken fire brick, was less convenient since I couldn't find my diamond masonry cutoff wheel so I used a welding chipping hammer, worked fine...

 

[sgtsandman]

Out processing. Beyond that and packing, no idea.

 

[Roert42]

I've been to the Genesee Brewery in Rochester, NY a few years ago.
I've also been to the Victory Brewery in Downingtown, PA. Plus a few smaller ones locally.

Hamm's is about the cheapest Beer you can buy around here. 2 Years ago it was $12 for a 30 pack. Now I think it's up to $18.

Half Barrel of PBR is around $80, but I already own a keg so I just exchange the empty barrel when I want a keg for a party or something.


I like Moosehead, kinda taste similar to Yuengling too.




I bought a case of PBR in Toronto one time around 2019. I think It was $60 Canadian. At first I was shocked at the price, but then I told myself their Money was worthless like Zimbabwe to make myself feel better.

 

[scotts90ranger]

Went to my brothers to see if I could see any deer (nope), after getting gas on the way home I decided to stop at the Habitat for Humanity Restore to see if they had any trim that I need for my shed, sure did and was $2 each for the two sticks they had so I grabbed it (like $10 at home depot) and next to it was two sticks of 1/4" by 2" aluminum bar stock 12' long also marked $2 so grabbed those, not sure how much it would have been but I'm sure it's more than $4... might actually use aluminum to make things now since I have a spool gun...

 

[JoshT]

Out processing. Beyond that and packing, no idea.

Getting out or changing job / duty station?

next to it was two sticks of 1/4" by 2" aluminum bar stock 12' long also marked $2 so grabbed those,

Never been in a restore, but would not expected to find that at one. Might have to check it out sometime.

 

[sgtsandman]

Getting out or changing job / duty station?



Never been in a restore, but would not expected to find that at one. Might have to check it out sometime.

Routine deployment. I still have a little over a year on my current enlistment.

 

[racsan]

Did quite a bit today, put away the garden as the few frosty mornings this week zapped what plant life was still growing. Cleaned out the chicken house & put all that into the garden beds. Lowered the roost bars by 8”, they are now 29” off the floor and it might be a bit easier on the chickens feet when they go to the floor in the mornings, one right now is molting & couldn’t get up to the roost, not sure this was enough but will find out when I go check on them for the night. Brought my egg fridge in the house since it cant keep eggs from freezing when it gets really cold. Built a small table for it so its not on the floor 19”x21” by 36”. legs are 4x4’s. overkill but its stable. And im not bending over. Was just going to stack tires & throw a sheet over it but she wasn’t on board. lol

 

[JoshT]

Routine deployment. I still have a little over a year on my current enlistment.

I considered that to, but didn't think you'd have to outprocess for that. Can you share where you're heading, or is that an opsec thing? Just being nosy. Where ever it is, stay as safe as you can.

 

[sgtsandman]

I considered that to, but didn't think you'd have to outprocess for that. Can you share where you're heading, or is that an opsec thing? Just being nosy. Where ever it is, stay as safe as you can.

With the National Guard, we out process. I have no idea what the Reserves and Active Duty do or call it.

As far a location, the Middle East. On an open, searchable forum, that's the most I can narrow it down. I'll be back before the winter is over if the Israel thing doesn't flare up into a big war. Of course, they could always move us and extend our orders if something flares up more with Ukraine or pops off with China. So, there's that.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Welded some more on dad’s 99 Ranger. Have to finish one tab (it keeps overheating the body mount so it has to be done piecemeal), have to add another tab because I started blowing through so I’m not far enough onto good metal, and I found one more hole to patch. Then I should be done except rebuilding a crossmember. The one in it needs patched, but I think it’s going to be easier to grind the rivets, pop it out and use it as a pattern to make one out of 3” C-channel. I have to play captain caveman to fabricate steel since I don’t have a lot of metal working tools beyond the basics. Trying to curve steel in to repair the original crossmember would be an exercise in frustration in the vehicle and barely better out. I should be able to fabricate my own crossmember faster and easier.

 

[SenorNoob]

Changed oil and PCV valve on my aunt's vehicle. (2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara)

Rode motorcycle until the DB Killer decided to kill itself. That was "fun" to remove.
Also 350cc engine with a straight pipe is LOUD.

 

[Rick W]

With the National Guard, we out process. I have no idea what the Reserves and Active Duty do or call it.

As far a location, the Middle East. On an open, searchable forum, that's the most I can narrow it down. I'll be back before the winter is over if the Israel thing doesn't flare up into a big war. Of course, they could always move us and extend our orders if something flares up more with Ukraine or pops off with China. So, there's that.

In my prayers, proud of you, jealous of your service. Stand tall, stand together, get some!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Entered the netherregeions of the combine, it's always fun to go work under the seat!

Pulled the return elevator out. We got about all the goody we could out of the top sprocket...