what did you do today? (2008-2015) (closed)

[happy2bretired]

Woke up to a very cold house. No heat coming from the furness so I turned it off and called furness guy. Furness guy came and couldn't find anything wrong with it after letting it cycle on/off a few times. He thought it COULD be the "circuit board". I decided to let it go this time and if it does it again, I will be buying a new part for furness called a circuit board.

Went downtown to get some Jamaican dollars for my one day in Jamaica that's coming up soon. They were out. Will go back again early next week after they order some more. Seems kinda funny with a bank not having $$. Glad they didn't say they were out of US dollars.

 

[SarahW]

I didn't do anything. It was great.

 

[Purron]

At 4:30 I realized I was low on cat food and made a run to the store before the snow starts.

You are one good cat mom

 

[Dawg52]

Dentist appointment this morning, just routine cleaning. This afternoon, trimmed some bushes at my mother's house. Lot's more to go. Late this afternoon took the mutt for a walk, so plenty of exercise today.

Looks like possible snow over the next couple of days so that could be interesting. And just heard on the local news that today is the 150th B'day of my city. Think I will have another med to celebrate.

 

[Purron]

Think I will have another med to celebrate.

I second that emotion

 

[ls99]

Watched the snow fall. In between watching, played setting up an old 486 75 Mhz Toshiba with win98 and Weather Monitor software for logging my weather station.

Finally around 6 PM got concerned with the 4 to 5 feet of snow on the garage roof. Not sure it really was designed for that sort of load. Lets see a cubic foot of snow at around 40% water content (that is not too soggy) is roughly 20 lb. x 4 foot column is 80 to 90lb/square foot. The run of the trusses is I think 25 feet in each direction from the peak. Garage is 40 foot long.

That is looong span for a big snow load. To get the picture of that kind of weight, visualize a roof full of skinny kids a$$hole to bellybutton standing on my roof.

Sure did not want open sky view. Shoveled off about a third of the snow cover.

Now surfing the net with a snifter of brandy within arms reach. Meds is good.

 

[Martha]

Watched the snow fall. In between watching, played setting up an old 486 75 Mhz Toshiba with win98 and Weather Monitor software for logging my weather station.

Finally around 6 PM got concerned with the 4 to 5 feet of snow on the garage roof. Not sure it really was designed for that sort of load. Lets see a cubic foot of snow at around 40% water content (that is not too soggy) is roughly 20 lb. x 4 foot column is 80 to 90lb/square foot. The run of the trusses is I think 25 feet in each direction from the peak. Garage is 40 foot long.

That is looong span for a big snow load. To get the picture of that kind of weight, visualize a roof full of skinny kids a$$hole to bellybutton standing on my roof.

Sure did not want open sky view. Shoveled off about a third of the snow cover.

Now surfing the net with a snifter of brandy within arms reach. Meds is good.

About 8 years ago we had winter with 12 feet of snow. Several of those feet were parked on our garage roof. One day I let the dog out to pee in the wee hours and I felt like something just wasn't right. Something wasn't. The garage roof had collapsed into the garage and the walls were all splayed outward.

 

[Notmuchlonger]

DW and I did shopping. We hit 3 stores. Like discount ninjas. Then took a wonderful walk in 60 degree weather. I had to wear sunglasses today since I got blinded by the light... :insert youtube:

Oh and had cabbage soup for lunch gooooood stuff.

 

[ksr]

The garage roof had collapsed into the garage and the walls were all splayed outward.

Yikes. Did you have cars parked in the garage when this happened?

 

[TromboneAl]

The garage roof had collapsed into the garage and the walls were all splayed outward.

Shouldn't houses in Minnesota be built to handle that much snow? Was it a very old garage?

 

[bruce1]

Visited with my cousin. Cleaned up more junk. A squirrel showed up at my bird feeder. I am now feeding a great variety of birds, one rabbit and one squirrel.

 

[freebird5825]

dh2b had the day off today...and I made him a very happy man...I went to the mall* with him to Macy's to get some new w*rk shoes for him. Such an easy man to please.
(* I hate malls, I hate shopping.)
Then I decided we deserved an upscale lunch out together, a rare treat on our very tight eating out budget. I surprised him when I pulled into a trendy seafood restaurant called the Hook Line & Sinker. We treated ourselves to a $45 luncheon.
He had planked salmon, baked potato, broccoli and salad bar. I had a sampler plate with 3 jumbo coconut shrimp, calamari, and crab/cheese stuffed mushroom caps, and salad bar.
Then we split an apple crisp a la mode for dessert.
Oink x 2 ! We won't be eating again until tomorrow AM, or even later.

 

[Purron]

It's what I didn't do that was so wonderful....I didn't shovel any snow

 

[TromboneAl]

I went to the mall* with him to Macy's to get some new w*rk shoes for him. Such an easy man to please.
(* I hate malls, I hate shopping.)

So, your man wanted to go shopping at the mall, and you reluctantly tagged along. I guess you live in Backwards Town, NY.

 

[Martha]

Shouldn't houses in Minnesota be built to handle that much snow? Was it a very old garage?

My 105 year old house handled it fine, it was engineered properly. The much news 70s garage was poorly constructed as a two story garage, all weight of the hip roof on the outside walls, no trusses. Oddly, several years later we had a guy come over to put new garage doors on our garage. He asked whether the garage used to be two stories. We said yes and told him about the collapse. He was the one who put on the second story and roof . He claimed that he told the owner that she wasn't designing it properly. But he did what she asked anyway.

 

[Goonie]

I drove a leisurely 367 miles to Paducah, KY, on the first leg of our journey to Florida.....It was mostly sunny, no wind, no snow, no rain, and very little traffic! We made a few stops along the way to stretch, answer nature's call, and just plain relax and enjoy the scenery!

Just finished our FREE supper....Drury Inns now have a "5:30 Kick Back Menu"...Today they had salad, baked potato bar, BallPark franks, chili, chips, snack mix, celery & carrots, soda pop, coffee, and tea....and 3 free drinks per person (beer, wine, or mixed drinks)...All included FREE with your room! They also have a nice hot breakfast too!

Tomorrow after breakfast, we head out to the Atlanta, GA, area....another leisurely day's travel!

 

[bbbamI]

Looked at the snow a lot today. Very pretty and at the same time, so strange.

Checked my figgers again on the tax return. Unless I fat-fingered something, we should be getting a refund of $4421.00! In the past we have always been about even. This return was different as we took a couple of distributions last year that had a mandatory tax rate. We're getting a lot of that back. Now, DH has to recheck my pecking....while I rub my hands in glee at the 'windfall'....bwahahahahaha

 

[freebird5825]

So, your man wanted to go shopping at the mall, and you reluctantly tagged along. I guess you live in Backwards Town, NY.

East Nowhere, NY, actually. 10 miles from Backwardstown.

The reason I hate malls is the gross feeding frenzy of mass consumerism, the blatant marketing manipulation, and whiny kids who insist on wanting EVERYTHING that glitters.
I simply endure it as a necessary evil. You just can't get good fitting shoes online.

 

[Notmuchlonger]

Sucked up the sun and beaaaauuuutiful warmth. Did a nice deed for a neighbor of ours. Was a rewarding day for both of us. Time to relax and enjoy the evening. Have a great Valentines weekend folks

 

[RedHawk]

I drove a leisurely 367 miles to Paducah, KY

If you stop there on your way back, check out one of the BBQ joints.

 

[kyounge1956]

Second of ten furlough days this year. I made a medical appointment, paid a bill, ran a couple errands, then pruned the parental rosebushes. Still at my parents' house, not watching the extended yak-fest before the Olympic opening ceremonies (which I may not watch either).

 

[Meadbh]

My 105 year old house handled it fine, it was engineered properly. The much news 70s garage was poorly constructed as a two story garage, all weight of the hip roof on the outside walls, no trusses. Oddly, several years later we had a guy come over to put new garage doors on our garage. He asked whether the garage used to be two stories. We said yes and told him about the collapse. He was the one who put on the second story and roof . He claimed that he told the owner that she wasn't designing it properly. But he did what she asked anyway.

Safe design matters!
Remember the wedding hall disaster in Jerusalem in 2001?
YouTube - Versailles Wedding Hall Collapse
The owner of the banquet hall didn't like the aesthetics of the poles - said it interfered too much with dancing - and had the structural supports removed!!!! They subsequently went to jail.

Versailles wedding hall disaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Dreamer]

Tomorrow after breakfast, we head out to the Atlanta, GA, area....another leisurely day's travel!

I hope that you continue the safe leisurely day's traveling to FL. Have a great time, but who is going to tell us how many days until Spring?

 

[Goonie]

If you stop there on your way back, check out one of the BBQ joints.

I hope that you continue the safe leisurely day's traveling to FL. Have a great time, but who is going to tell us how many days until Spring?

On the return trip, we'll just be zippin' through Paducah, as we'll be leaving from a couple of days in Nashville.

The road trip today was just about the same as yesterday....'cept there was a bit more traffic due to people being off work and doing weekend stuff (and paying much more attention to cellphones, kids in their car, hair-doos, eating/drinking, etc., than they were to the road and the other vehicles around them...saw several near misses).

Got here in Marietta, GA, just before 3pm....watched the end of the NASCAR Nationwide race, then went to Ruby Tuesday's for dinner.

Tomorrow's a shorter drive day....about 244 miles...to Valdosta, GA. We have a couple of planned stops along the way...like the one for pecan ice cream for 'lunch'!!!

 

[Purron]

Shovelled the snow the plow piled up in front of our diveway -- a hard, solid 4 foot tall mass of ice and crud. Noticed snow damage to our house from a clogged gutter. Called my insuance company to report the damage. Worried a lot about this. Generally got bummed out about life, the universe and everything. Thought about moving to Hawaii.