When the power came back on after being out when a storm took out a tree that in turn blew the top off of a pole, had to have some Buddy. Quite a site to see a strike from about a mile away. Lightening is so cool to behold. Anyway, hats off to the crew that replaced everything and restrung the lines,great work and up in only 10 hours. The son and I decided to pull the camping gear and cook them bacon, eggs, and hot coffee for breakfast. Great job guys!!
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These Music Matters Blue Note pressings are amazing.
Around these parts it's the other end of the spectrum that would be an issue.Camping gear is such a lifesaver when you need it.
My girlfriend and I have a stockpile of items for Hurricane survival. Gas stove with about 10 propane cyls, solar cells, batteries, lanterns, flashlights, 1500 watt generator with 5 gallons of Sta-Bil stabilized fuel, 5 volt USB fans, and the list goes on and on. Never had to use any of it because, IMO, we are prepared. Murphy's Law. Have none of this and sure enough, you'll be without power for weeks. All of the power in Hawaii comes from Oil imported from the Mainland. That supply stops for even a few days and it's all over but the crying. I've got enough solar batteries to be able to run just about anything but high amp 110. The generator could run the fridge. The issue will be refrigeration. I do have a 12 volt cooler that is only 2 amp so that's way less than a 10 amp fridge. That at least is better than nothing. I can convert that 12 volt cooler to an air conditioner in a pinch. Easy to do. Lots of videos on Youtube showing how to do that. Could be a lifesaver if there is no power, high humidity, and 95 degree temps after a hurricane wipes everything out.
Clifford Jordan "Dr. Chicago" - Bee Hive Records (1985) promo
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This is the last album in the series from the short life of this cool little label....
Around these parts it's the other end of the spectrum that would be an issue.
We could survive a nasty storm during the spring/summer/fall. I try and keep enough water, gas, propane, canned goods, um beer (heh heh), etc. around to get through a tornado(no hurricanes around here).
Winter would kick my ass, though. A power outage for a few days in -25c or so temps would be tough.
Camping gear is such a lifesaver when you need it.
My girlfriend and I have a stockpile of items for Hurricane survival. Gas stove with about 10 propane cyls, solar cells, batteries, lanterns, flashlights, 1500 watt generator with 5 gallons of Sta-Bil stabilized fuel, 5 volt USB fans, and the list goes on and on. Never had to use any of it because, IMO, we are prepared. Murphy's Law. Have none of this and sure enough, you'll be without power for weeks. All of the power in Hawaii comes from Oil imported from the Mainland. That supply stops for even a few days and it's all over but the crying. I've got enough solar batteries to be able to run just about anything but high amp 110. The generator could run the fridge. The issue will be refrigeration. I do have a 12 volt cooler that is only 2 amp so that's way less than a 10 amp fridge. That at least is better than nothing. I can convert that 12 volt cooler to an air conditioner in a pinch. Easy to do. Lots of videos on Youtube showing how to do that. Could be a lifesaver if there is no power, high humidity, and 95 degree temps after a hurricane wipes everything out.
Around these parts it's the other end of the spectrum that would be an issue.
We could survive a nasty storm during the spring/summer/fall. I try and keep enough water, gas, propane, canned goods, um beer (heh heh), etc. around to get through a tornado(no hurricanes around here).
Winter would kick my ass, though. A power outage for a few days in -25c or so temps would be tough.
Thanks Billy. I would love to own all those tables you have. Especially the Yamaha. Didn't know you had a MH MMF 7.1. Wow !!! Gotta tell me more in a PM so this thread isn't sidetracked.Been meaning to tell you.....
GREAT Vinyl Engine, my friend. I have an MMF-7.1 that I don't use that often. I seem to spin the old Pioneer PL-514 the most, with the Yamaha YP-D4 next in line. But Music Hall makes a GREAT line of tables. Congrats!
Nice !!! It's your fault I play her so much. Such an easy voice to listen to.I'll Join you.
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