Y2W39 Day 6

Posted on November 3, 2012 by admin

Travel day.

I returned home today.  It was a rough trip.  I like to think of myself as a thinker and planner.  I like to weigh possibilities and have contingincy plans.  Initially I felt pretty good.  I brought my folks a generator, and I brought mine as well incase of any issues.  I bought a brand new chainsaw and also packed my sawzall.  I bought a shower in a bag kit and a toilet in a bucket kit for obvious reasons, but did not need either.  I had plenty of extension cords, 4 gas cans, flashlights, tools, you get the idea.

So my failure was with using the chainsaw.  I damaged the chain.  The tension bolts came loose, and I temporaraly lost one.  The chain jumped out of its track and the motor gear chewed up the chain enough that is would not fit back in.  From there I realized I did not have my metal file or other means to repair the chain she the chainsaw was useless after 10 cuts.  That ended my tree cutting abilities.  I used my sawzall as best I could but it is no replacement for a chainsaw when there are 4 or 5 trees to cut up.  I was defeated.

On the plus side I was able to get my folks power, provide a cooking source, ability to make coffee in the AM, watch tv and have some heat.    I can’t say the setup was  a comfortable living arraingement, but it sure beat being in the dark, no heat listoning to a battery powered radio.  Hopefully the power will be back on

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Y2W39 Day 5

Posted on November 2, 2012 by admin

AM:

water and grocery store run

PM:

cutting wood and moving/stacking wood

 

Today was a work day in the yard.  i did ok but broke the chain on the chainsaw.  I had to use my sawzall after that.  It pays to always have a plan B.  The sawzall is not the right tool for the job but it does cut wood and allows for slow progress which is better than no progress.  A local handyman showed up with his chainsaw and made small work of the tree.  He and his helper were great.  With their help I was able to get done 2 to 3 hours quicker than I thought I would.  I was able to clear the tree from the car.



 

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Y2W39 Day 4

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

At my folks house. I got the generator working and now they have power for a space heater, tv and lights!  plus fresh brewed coffee in the morning.  I did not exercise today but will be cutting wood all day tomorrow.  FUN!

 

 

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Y2W39 Day 3 HALLOWEEN!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by admin

Happy Halloween!  except those that were in Sandy’s path, maybe not so happy.

AM:

Jog 3 miles 36 min

PM:

Scaring kids on Hallowwen!  We had some screams, some tears and some nightmares created

I worked today and tried to find out how family and friends were doing in NJ.  Most were doing ok.  Most did not have power and some have damage from the storm but nothing major.  I am on my way tomorrow to bring some power and lend a hand.

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Y2W39 Day 2

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

AM:
45 min elliptical machine

PM:
none

I lucked out with another day off from Sandy. I went out some today and my immediate area was not so bad. I hit the gym and the grocery store and all was well. I celebrated the day by completing my first play through of Borderlands 2 with my first character.

We were lucky. Other family members not so much. Some are in a black out with no heat while others lost power for more than a day. We many all be the lucky ones compared to family and friends living down the shore.

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Y2W39 Day 1 Hurricane Sandy!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by admin

AM:

30 min elliptical machine

PM:

None

 

Hurricane Sandy is coming to town.  It is 4:19 and the weather is getting pretty rough.  The winds have picked up and I think we will be losing power soon.  Short one today.  Be safe everyone.

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Y2W38 Day 7

Posted on October 28, 2012 by admin

Today was all about Sandy.  We prpeeped for Sandy with more shopping and a trip to the Home Depot for caulk.  We have had some leaking in through the basement ceiling and we believe we found the troulbe area and sealed it up good with some caulk.

My right hand is pretty banged up from where I was hitting the coffin last night.  It started hurting last night and I started using a flashlight to hit the side but the damage was done.

Without the flash you can see the discoloration much better.

and finnally,  Dinner!  Baked Ziti.

 

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Y2W38 Day 6 Trail of Terror!

Posted on October 27, 2012 by admin

AM:
40 min elliptical machine

PM:

Trail of terror!

Our neighborhood hosted the Trail of Terror today in the large neighborhood park, Douglas Park. Oh What fun it was. I got to hide in my 7 foot coffin and scare folks as they walked by. I had screams, crying, laughing, whimpering and parents and children going the other way just so they did not walk to close. FUN! I stood still and waited until they we close or passing by me and I would slam the side of the coffin and lunge out at them. Everyone had a good time. We will be doing it again next year if it happens again.

Here are some pictures in the daylight to see the props. Two guys made most of them over the course of a couple months. They used all wood and treated the wood to make it look like stone or metal. The one guy does props for a living and the other works in construction. The one guy’s wife helped with the makeup for the vampires and zombies.

Once the darkness came it was game time!  This was one of the most fun Saturday nights I have had all year.  Since the storm is coming Halloween may not happen if the town’s power goes out, this night of fun will have made up for it!

 

 

 

 

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Y2W38 Day 5

Posted on October 26, 2012 by admin

AM:
leg press
180-15
270-12
360-12
450-12
540-12

Bench press
135-12
185-5
205-5
215-5
225-1
235-1
245-1

Deadlifts
135-10,10,10

20 min elliptical machine

PM:
grocery shopping for the big storm!

Today was an OK day. I took it easier on the leg presses today but felt it was important to get some time in working those same muscles. I had a great bench press workout today. I worked out up to 245 pounds. That is not the most I ever did but it was a good amount for me and the most I have pushed in a while. To finish off my weightlifting I did 3 sets of barbell dead lifts. I did not want to tweak my back so I kept it light at 135 pounds. Now that the run is behind me I need to find something new to focus on and work towards.

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Y2W38 Day 4

Posted on October 25, 2012 by admin

AM:

55 min elliptical machine

PM:

went shopping and did not work out.

 

I an pretty sore from the weight lifting I did the other day.  I over did it with the leg presses.  I feel like I pulled some muscles and it is tough walking right now.    There is a storm on the horizon and we don’t yet know how bad it might be.  Next week could be a wild one.

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