For those who think they need to buy the largest generator on the market to survive a 7-day power outage, I have some insight for you. Our inverter generator is almost 10 years old, and until Hurricane Helene, we’d never had to use it for an extended outage. I make sure to run it for about 30 minutes with a load (plugging in something heavy) once a month, and I change the … [Read more...] about My generator experience this week…
Not all heroes wear capes…
Or badges and uniforms. Some wear Carhartts, work boots, and hard hats. They may not have time to eat properly, arrive unshaven and disheveled, and sometimes carry a certain odor from long hours of work. They come from out of town and invade our community like an army of misfits, wielding chainsaws, hand tools, bucket trucks, cranes, and electrical equipment. We don’t know … [Read more...] about Not all heroes wear capes…
Lessons from Hurricane Helene: What Worked and What Didn’t
Disclaimer: These are my thoughts and perspectives. They are not all encompassing or intended to cover every scenario. My scope is limited and may be somewhat myopic. These are just my "Bathroom pontifications" congealed into a narrative as I see it. You don't have to agree. You can even think I am dead wrong. It doesn't matter. These are MY … [Read more...] about Lessons from Hurricane Helene: What Worked and What Didn’t
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Supreme Court Throws Out Bump Stock Ban
Just my perspective... Bump Stocks and Binary Fire Control Systems: These devices are indeed popular among firearms enthusiasts for their ability to increase the rate of fire, making shooting more dynamic and, for some, more enjoyable. Despite this, they are often criticized as being impractical for most real-world applications, including hunting or self-defense, primarily … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Throws Out Bump Stock Ban