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  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,861
    Mystarra said:

    like, totally RAD lookin walker 

    https://apuvalineavux.fi/liikkuminen/kavelytelineet/potkupyorat

     

    https://www.on24.fi/kauneustuotteet/invavarusteet/liikkumisvälineet/116160

    ...I like the top one.  Looks like it could handle rough walkways and even grass while the basket looks to be more practical for going to market with.  Are the tyres air filled?  You could even put coulored streamers on the handles and mount a headlamp on it for nighttime use.

  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675

       tee hee heee  

    kermie good for cheering up

  • McGyverMcGyver Posts: 7,085
    edited January 2019
    Miss Bad Wolf said:

    I keep getting calls from someone claming to be selling back braces.  I keep saying put me on do not call list but they keep calling anyway.

    It’s a Phishing scam... the back brace one and the one where they pretend to be leaving an important credit card bill notice but the first sentence of the message gets cut off... same as the free solar panels and free HVAC duct cleaning messages.

    Whenever possibly, don’t pick up for unknown numbers... some scammers are actually just looking for “live” numbers... people who will pick up for a stranger... they sell those numbers to other scammers who hope one of the scams will find its mark.

    Picking up will actually cause you to get more calls... talking to a “representative” or “pressing 2 to be removed from our call list” is useless because the calls are robocalls and the representatives are scammers.

    http://www.insurancefraud.org/IFNS-detail.htm?key=26978

    The above link is about the actual scammers, apparently there is a diabetes test strip version too.

    There is a special place in hell for these people.

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  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,098
    kyoto kid said:
    Mystarra said:

    like, totally RAD lookin walker 

    https://apuvalineavux.fi/liikkuminen/kavelytelineet/potkupyorat

     

    https://www.on24.fi/kauneustuotteet/invavarusteet/liikkumisvälineet/116160

    ...I like the top one.  Looks like it could handle rough walkways and even grass while the basket looks to be more practical for going to market with.  Are the tyres air filled?  You could even put coulored streamers on the handles and mount a headlamp on it for nighttime use.

    Needs a V8 engine!   Varoom, Varoom...

  • McGyverMcGyver Posts: 7,085
    LeatherGryphon said:
    kyoto kid said:
    Mystarra said:

    like, totally RAD lookin walker 

    https://apuvalineavux.fi/liikkuminen/kavelytelineet/potkupyorat

     

    https://www.on24.fi/kauneustuotteet/invavarusteet/liikkumisvälineet/116160

    ...I like the top one.  Looks like it could handle rough walkways and even grass while the basket looks to be more practical for going to market with.  Are the tyres air filled?  You could even put coulored streamers on the handles and mount a headlamp on it for nighttime use.

    Needs a V8 engine!   Varoom, Varoom...

    It actually has tie rods for the steering... it could easily be rigged up for electric power from a skateboard or scooter.

    Even easier for a JATO pack... kinda a one shot deal... but what a ride....

  • ChoholeChohole Posts: 33,604
    edited January 2019

    Could just buy a scooter  

    Mind you this is a one off build and a bit pricey    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2568273/Easy-rider-Hells-Angel-mobility-scooter-goes-4mph-looks-like-Harley-Davidson-police-chase-riding-pavement-legally.html

     

    Post edited by Chohole on
  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675

    learning about GFIC at work, seems a good sagety idea.

    so if the power goes out on your power tools, and if electricity comes back and you can't remember if you turned your power tools to the off position, power tools won't unexpectedly power on.  

  • TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,268

    I feel weak and got a headache 

  • TJohnTJohn Posts: 11,339
    kyoto kid said:
    Mystarra said:
    kyoto kid said:
    Mystarra said:

    portlans doesnt have a paratransit bus service?  ada not a state thing.

    ...actually we do. It is operated by the regional transit commission (Tri Met).  However my disability is not serious enough to qualify for the service as I don't require a walker, mobility device, or other form of assistance (yet) so I still have to deal with the normal scheduled service.

    There are also private ones but they are at least as expensive if not more than a taxi (which is pretty pricey here). I checked several taxi fare calculators and to get out to where that office is would be something like 42$ - 45$ each way plus tip.. Crikey, I could pretty much take the train to Seattle for that.  Lyft and Uber can cost a bit less or a bit more (about 25$ - 65$ depending on traffic, route, time of day, service level & such) but I don't bother with them because you don't know what kind of vehicle you will get (unless you use one of their premium services) or driver. 

    any vision pronlems?  eye dr filled out my application  i cant read address signs

    ...not bad enough.  I can read signs without glasses fine.  I looked at Tri-met's Lift (what the ervice is called) requirements again and it would be pretty difficult to get certification. This is really meant for seriously disabled people as our entire bus and LRT feet is all "low rider" allowing for easy wheelchair/scooter boarding that takes almost no time (compared to the older buses that had those lifts which took several minutes to operate and occasionally would break down).

    The main issue issue for myslf is the long grueling multi bus trip (while I am still recovering)  that involves lots of standing and waiting around for connections (as well as a bit of a walk from the last bus to the location) in bad weather.  I do not fare well in crowds (hence I don't attend many major events) so I won't even consider taking that other route eve though it gets me closer.

    Don't you use a cane? I would think that would qualify.

  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,337
    Chohole said:

    Could just buy a scooter  

    Mind you this is a one off build and a bit pricey    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2568273/Easy-rider-Hells-Angel-mobility-scooter-goes-4mph-looks-like-Harley-Davidson-police-chase-riding-pavement-legally.html

     

    That's fine if you like the idea of possibly being pulled over once a month at least!  laugh

    Dana

  • ChoholeChohole Posts: 33,604
    DanaTA said:
    Chohole said:

    Could just buy a scooter  

    Mind you this is a one off build and a bit pricey    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2568273/Easy-rider-Hells-Angel-mobility-scooter-goes-4mph-looks-like-Harley-Davidson-police-chase-riding-pavement-legally.html

     

    That's fine if you like the idea of possibly being pulled over once a month at least!  laugh

    Dana

    I still have one of those on my wish list.   I could live with the inconveniences.  

  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,337
    edited January 2019
    Mystarra said:

    learning about GFIC at work, seems a good sagety idea.

    so if the power goes out on your power tools, and if electricity comes back and you can't remember if you turned your power tools to the off position, power tools won't unexpectedly power on.  

    I'm not sure you are understanding the purpose of these and how they work.  They are to protect you if you or your utility/appliance get wet.  The GFIC outlet detects the sudden extra flow due to the presence of water, and kicks off.  It's like a specialized circuit breaker.  The power will not come back on to that outlet without action by you.  You have to press the red button to reset it.  And this will only work if there is no water present.  If there is, it will kick off again.  These are typically installed in bathroom or kitched outlets that are close to sinks or work counters that normally can get wet, and on outlets that are in the same circuit as outdoor outlets.  In fact, I think electrical code now states, nationwide, that they must be installed in those locations.    If there is a power outage, it does not affect these outlets.  When the power comes back, the power is live in these outlets.  I think there is a newer version of this safety outlet that might have more protection, such as what you mentioned, but I'm not sure about that.

    It seems that they are now calling them GFCI outlets.  I don't know why they switched the letters around.  I should mention, they detect any ground fault, not just water presence, but that is the most common issue detected.  And it is a NEC (National Electric Code) requirement now.  Interesting information: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/how-gfci-receptacles-keep-you-safe

    Dana

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  • McGyverMcGyver Posts: 7,085
    Mystarra said:

    learning about GFIC at work, seems a good sagety idea.

    so if the power goes out on your power tools, and if electricity comes back and you can't remember if you turned your power tools to the off position, power tools won't unexpectedly power on.  

    They sell small GFIC adaptators at Home Despot and Lowes... They are little portable units about the size of an egg (a little bigger, but more or less), you can plug them into a non GFIC outlet and then plug whatever you want into them.

    I use them on plug in tools when I’m somewhere with no GFIC... Mostly to protect the tools from crummy outlets at other people’s places... but they are also good to have in damp conditions too.

  • McGyverMcGyver Posts: 7,085

    Ughrrrrr... This is quite annoying... apparently there is a small cupped recess molded into the sole details on my sneakers... the wear on the sole has reach the point where the area around the recess is pretty even... so now when I walk on tile or smooth surfaces the recess acts like a suction cup.

    Its annoying because it’s not enough to be useful in climbing up walls... just enough to stick slightly or make suction sounds.

    What kind of monster designs a shoe like that?

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,861
    Tjohn said:
    kyoto kid said:
    Mystarra said:
    kyoto kid said:
    Mystarra said:

    portlans doesnt have a paratransit bus service?  ada not a state thing.

    ...actually we do. It is operated by the regional transit commission (Tri Met).  However my disability is not serious enough to qualify for the service as I don't require a walker, mobility device, or other form of assistance (yet) so I still have to deal with the normal scheduled service.

    There are also private ones but they are at least as expensive if not more than a taxi (which is pretty pricey here). I checked several taxi fare calculators and to get out to where that office is would be something like 42$ - 45$ each way plus tip.. Crikey, I could pretty much take the train to Seattle for that.  Lyft and Uber can cost a bit less or a bit more (about 25$ - 65$ depending on traffic, route, time of day, service level & such) but I don't bother with them because you don't know what kind of vehicle you will get (unless you use one of their premium services) or driver. 

    any vision pronlems?  eye dr filled out my application  i cant read address signs

    ...not bad enough.  I can read signs without glasses fine.  I looked at Tri-met's Lift (what the ervice is called) requirements again and it would be pretty difficult to get certification. This is really meant for seriously disabled people as our entire bus and LRT feet is all "low rider" allowing for easy wheelchair/scooter boarding that takes almost no time (compared to the older buses that had those lifts which took several minutes to operate and occasionally would break down).

    The main issue issue for myslf is the long grueling multi bus trip (while I am still recovering)  that involves lots of standing and waiting around for connections (as well as a bit of a walk from the last bus to the location) in bad weather.  I do not fare well in crowds (hence I don't attend many major events) so I won't even consider taking that other route eve though it gets me closer.

    Don't you use a cane? I would think that would qualify.

    ...no, but I probably should, particularly after my accident as I do get a little vertigo now and then if I stand up or turn too qulickly.  

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,861
    LeatherGryphon said:
    kyoto kid said:
    Mystarra said:

    like, totally RAD lookin walker 

    https://apuvalineavux.fi/liikkuminen/kavelytelineet/potkupyorat

     

    https://www.on24.fi/kauneustuotteet/invavarusteet/liikkumisvälineet/116160

    ...I like the top one.  Looks like it could handle rough walkways and even grass while the basket looks to be more practical for going to market with.  Are the tyres air filled?  You could even put coulored streamers on the handles and mount a headlamp on it for nighttime use.

    Needs a V8 engine!   Varoom, Varoom...

    ...and Positrac.

  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,098
    edited January 2019
    McGyver said:

    Ughrrrrr... This is quite annoying... apparently there is a small cupped recess molded into the sole details on my sneakers... the wear on the sole has reach the point where the area around the recess is pretty even... so now when I walk on tile or smooth surfaces the recess acts like a suction cup.

    Its annoying because it’s not enough to be useful in climbing up walls... just enough to stick slightly or make suction sounds.

    What kind of monster designs a shoe like that?

    Otto Octavius: PhD (i.e. Doc Ock)

    Post edited by LeatherGryphon on
  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,337
    McGyver said:

    Ughrrrrr... This is quite annoying... apparently there is a small cupped recess molded into the sole details on my sneakers... the wear on the sole has reach the point where the area around the recess is pretty even... so now when I walk on tile or smooth surfaces the recess acts like a suction cup.

    Its annoying because it’s not enough to be useful in climbing up walls... just enough to stick slightly or make suction sounds.

    What kind of monster designs a shoe like that?

    The kind that wants you to need to buy another pair soon!

    Dana

  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675

    bossman asking me for 65 different things at once, nagging me for a spreadsheet, then sends email asking for other shit, he knows i'm busy with the spreadsheet.>.<

  • TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,268

    Where is Blender?

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,861

    ...on the kitchen counter?

  • ChoholeChohole Posts: 33,604
    kyoto kid said:

    ...on the kitchen counter?

    or maybe stored in a kitchen cupboard!

  • TJohnTJohn Posts: 11,339
    Chohole said:
    kyoto kid said:

    ...on the kitchen counter?

    or maybe stored in a kitchen cupboard!

    That's where mine is,

  • TJohnTJohn Posts: 11,339

    Still healing. Send them healing wishes my way. And plenty for all that needs 'em.

  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,098
    edited January 2019

    Complaint:  The snow has started.  Blizzard conditions expected by tonight. frown 

    Non-complaint:  But, my cupboard is full, my refrigerator is full my freezer is full, the house is warm, water is still unfrozen, electricity is on, phone works, I don't have to go anywhere, my Internet still works, TV, stereo, and computers still work, my electric blankie still works, my back is almost back to normal, and I'm not anticipating a heart attack or another slipped disk in my back (knock on wood). yes

    Post edited by LeatherGryphon on
  • TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,268

    Complaint: time is moving too fast and I need to get ready to go to work.  Non-Complaint I can go to work.

    Non Complaint is that I got a coupon for a free wallflower base or refil, but the complaint is that I only get one and the other part I have to pay for.

  • TaozTaoz Posts: 10,260

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    scorpio said:
    junk said:

    It seems this particular forum thread is about complaining about non-Daz items.  Does this sound correct?  Where do I complain about Daz items specifically the user gallery. 

    *rant* 
    I'm frustrated that people can post a bunch of photo's in one dump (I see someone had called this shovelware or something like that) .  For example I see 16 images just shoveled up to the gallery just ten minutes ago by one artist.  Last night the same person did 59 images in about two minutes time!  I believe if there was a limit of say one per hour or X amount per day would be fair so that everyone gets a chance to be on the first page.  It's like internet search results where anything on page 2 is barely seen and anything on page 3, or on, is dead.  Needles to say that 59 image in a couple of minutes dooms everything to page 2 and 3 in a blink of an eye.  This limit would force people to be more selective in what is uploaded AND put more work into ONE image rather than a minimal amount of work into ten images. 
    *rant over*

     

    One of the reasons I don't post much to galleries these days, same happens at rendo.

    Rendo giving people 3 cents per upload doesn't exactly reduce the amount of uploads, I think.

  • Charlie JudgeCharlie Judge Posts: 13,253

    Major Complaint: The air handler motor for my heat pump burned up and chose the night of the start of a long weekend to do it. I was lucky enough to find somebody to come out at night and replace it.but I had to pay exorbinant after hours fees and it cost me a small fortune.

  • scorpioscorpio Posts: 8,533
    Taoz said:

    .

    scorpio said:
    junk said:

    It seems this particular forum thread is about complaining about non-Daz items.  Does this sound correct?  Where do I complain about Daz items specifically the user gallery. 

    *rant* 
    I'm frustrated that people can post a bunch of photo's in one dump (I see someone had called this shovelware or something like that) .  For example I see 16 images just shoveled up to the gallery just ten minutes ago by one artist.  Last night the same person did 59 images in about two minutes time!  I believe if there was a limit of say one per hour or X amount per day would be fair so that everyone gets a chance to be on the first page.  It's like internet search results where anything on page 2 is barely seen and anything on page 3, or on, is dead.  Needles to say that 59 image in a couple of minutes dooms everything to page 2 and 3 in a blink of an eye.  This limit would force people to be more selective in what is uploaded AND put more work into ONE image rather than a minimal amount of work into ten images. 
    *rant over*

     

    One of the reasons I don't post much to galleries these days, same happens at rendo.

    Rendo giving people 3 cents per upload doesn't exactly reduce the amount of uploads, I think.

    There's also one group that tend to flood the gallery using on account, I'm wondering if its the same set thats doing it here.

  • TaozTaoz Posts: 10,260
    scorpio said:
    Taoz said:

    .

    scorpio said:
    junk said:

    It seems this particular forum thread is about complaining about non-Daz items.  Does this sound correct?  Where do I complain about Daz items specifically the user gallery. 

    *rant* 
    I'm frustrated that people can post a bunch of photo's in one dump (I see someone had called this shovelware or something like that) .  For example I see 16 images just shoveled up to the gallery just ten minutes ago by one artist.  Last night the same person did 59 images in about two minutes time!  I believe if there was a limit of say one per hour or X amount per day would be fair so that everyone gets a chance to be on the first page.  It's like internet search results where anything on page 2 is barely seen and anything on page 3, or on, is dead.  Needles to say that 59 image in a couple of minutes dooms everything to page 2 and 3 in a blink of an eye.  This limit would force people to be more selective in what is uploaded AND put more work into ONE image rather than a minimal amount of work into ten images. 
    *rant over*

     

    One of the reasons I don't post much to galleries these days, same happens at rendo.

    Rendo giving people 3 cents per upload doesn't exactly reduce the amount of uploads, I think.

    There's also one group that tend to flood the gallery using on account, I'm wondering if its the same set thats doing it here.

    What would they get out of that here? To be recognized or something?

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