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Mick!
TreeHouser
We had this discussion elsewhere re. cotton v polyester.
Polyester is a bit cooler but you get terrible BO, plus the shirt seems to retain a memory of it.
So even by 9.00am, before the sweat starts to pour the shirt seems to sense your body heat and pump out a terrible smell!
You get a whiff of it and think ‘who is that?’ And it’s you!
Polyester is a bit cooler but you get terrible BO, plus the shirt seems to retain a memory of it.
So even by 9.00am, before the sweat starts to pour the shirt seems to sense your body heat and pump out a terrible smell!
You get a whiff of it and think ‘who is that?’ And it’s you!
SkwerI
Treehouser
This is exactly why I never liked those synthetic shirts first popularized by UnderArmor. I even bought some of their underwear once. Wore it one day and that night when I took my pants off they stank like crazy! I'll stick with cotton, thank you very much.
flushcut
TreeHouser
Probably better than melted plastic shirt stuck to you. Burns suck!
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Yeah, I have wicking shirts for climbing and cotton for around burning. Get an ember on your back in a poly shirt, ohhhh you know it
Nutball
TreeHouser
How did you manage that? The closest I can remember coming to getting burned was by resting the engines of a power pruner against me while using it after getting tired. And once when making a horizontal cut on top of a big log with this 395. No big deal, I just slid my hand out of the way after feeling the heat. Otherwise the port there keeps the exhaust away from me in most cases.
Mick!
TreeHouser
With toppers you do all sorts of funny things moving around a tree and cutting in cramped positions.
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Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
I got an email this morning from USPS saying my package was out for delivery, and that it needed a signature. It's a piece of plastic I ordered from Amazon last week. It cost me $3.46. Am I really supposed to wait around ALL day for the mail man? No idea why they sent it requiring a signature. 
Signing for packages is annoying, but modern tracking makes an annoying job as good as it can be. They at least accurately(usually) tell you what day it'll be there so you can prepare. Keeps you from having to play door tag bingo. I order tobacco from Sweden, and by law it's supposed to be signed for. For some reason, shipments from my preferred vendor don't have to be signed for. It just gets left at my door, which is awesome. If I use a different vendor, I have to make sure I'm around to sign for it, and I take the day off work if possible.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
Oh, they are accurate to the day, but that's an eight hour window. At this point, unless it shows up soon, I'll probably just order one from another source. I'm out of town during the week. I'm just not available to deal with it.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
I got my piece of plastic. No signature needed. 
I paid $3.46. The actual invoice from the shipper was $11.74. Not sure I really want to know how Prime works. Somebody must be getting screwed.
I paid $3.46. The actual invoice from the shipper was $11.74. Not sure I really want to know how Prime works. Somebody must be getting screwed.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
It's for folding leads on electronics components to the correct through-hole width. A resistor comes with leads long, and straight. I'll see if I can do a demo later. I bought some cheap electronics practice projects. A clock and a simple calculator.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
Lego isn't f-ing around! Would be a fun build!
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Well. The old F350 runs again. Now its time to button up little this and that's to make it road-able.
Damn thing was giving me fits. Spark, no spark. Started with mechanical issues and then went into electronic and then mechanical.....
I hate when something sits for too long. Engine finally gets here and I get that all installed. Then nada. Nuttin.
First, found the damn near new distributor lost a pin for the gear. OK. No worries. Got one and fixed that. Then the pick up module, got that. In fact, I ended up getting two. Get spark, then no spark. Everything I did would result in this. Ohm'd out the coils (2) and voltage etc. Found two broken connections. Fixed that. Same result. Turns out that the combination of issues were not all the issues. Damn cap was defective. The rotor contact would only sometimes come in contact with the coil pin that was spring loaded. Bad injection molding thing. So I ordered a better one on line from where I bought the unit. Upgraded the coil and the pick up module. Yeah! Got spark. But my battery got weak in all the activity. So new battery and backed that up with the diesel on jumper cables. Low and behold, she fired and ran.
The carb had a stuck float and I got that loose today. She ran and idled once I could pump fuel regular. SO now all it needs is the cab mounts fresh, body panels back on, and some wiring and hose tidy up. Thank the GODS. I was about ready to beat it with a base ball bat. Had me flustered.
Damn thing was giving me fits. Spark, no spark. Started with mechanical issues and then went into electronic and then mechanical.....
I hate when something sits for too long. Engine finally gets here and I get that all installed. Then nada. Nuttin.
First, found the damn near new distributor lost a pin for the gear. OK. No worries. Got one and fixed that. Then the pick up module, got that. In fact, I ended up getting two. Get spark, then no spark. Everything I did would result in this. Ohm'd out the coils (2) and voltage etc. Found two broken connections. Fixed that. Same result. Turns out that the combination of issues were not all the issues. Damn cap was defective. The rotor contact would only sometimes come in contact with the coil pin that was spring loaded. Bad injection molding thing. So I ordered a better one on line from where I bought the unit. Upgraded the coil and the pick up module. Yeah! Got spark. But my battery got weak in all the activity. So new battery and backed that up with the diesel on jumper cables. Low and behold, she fired and ran.
The carb had a stuck float and I got that loose today. She ran and idled once I could pump fuel regular. SO now all it needs is the cab mounts fresh, body panels back on, and some wiring and hose tidy up. Thank the GODS. I was about ready to beat it with a base ball bat. Had me flustered.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
One of the battles has been the heat as well. Hot to work on. Everything hot to the touch. Heat makes you grumpy and less patient. And things are just too damn hot. Electric things hate heat. Wires, battery, starter, coils, timing lights..... Phones, meters.....
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
Pulled the trigger on this kitchen table/computer desk/knot & hitch tying table for my apartment. It's nice a sturdy looking and gets good reviews and I can easily setup my tripod ontop of it (perpendicular setup) or behind it (horizontal setup), depending upon my need and (my lights as well). Pretty happy about it. Get it between July 27-July 31.
Still getting my mattress on the 2nd with the free raising stand, and going to IKEA on Monday with the male parental unit, since it probably won't be packed, so I can check out a potential couch. Excited to finally have some furniture. Just got to get the TV setup and moved from my parent's house to my apartment and I'll be golden. Got to remove the old wall bracket from the back and install legs. Nothing an autistic spectrum child can't pull off.
@CurSedVoyce Even humans are mostly electric and we hate heat. Except the elderly and my sister (she must be anemic or something) who like it at crazy high temperatures year round. Yuck. 68 degrees is where I'm comfortable. They call it room temperature for a reason.
Still getting my mattress on the 2nd with the free raising stand, and going to IKEA on Monday with the male parental unit, since it probably won't be packed, so I can check out a potential couch. Excited to finally have some furniture. Just got to get the TV setup and moved from my parent's house to my apartment and I'll be golden. Got to remove the old wall bracket from the back and install legs. Nothing an autistic spectrum child can't pull off.
@CurSedVoyce Even humans are mostly electric and we hate heat. Except the elderly and my sister (she must be anemic or something) who like it at crazy high temperatures year round. Yuck. 68 degrees is where I'm comfortable. They call it room temperature for a reason.
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
I'm in agreement with @lxskllr's temp assessments. But I'm less aggressive (usually), and more playful than a polar bear. But goofy, and sometimes mentally clumsy, strong, resilient, and very loyal to my kin. So I'm probably an Emperor Penguin.Your spirit animal has to be a polar bear
This is an actual photo of my spirit...animal...
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I can't stand cold weather, get over 100 feet up right off the water somewhere and there's simply no way to stay warm. I can't take the heat like i used to after i got sick, but I'll take it over freezing any day. Before i was only happy if it was 110 out and i just caught on fire
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
Treeaddict
Treehouser
I used to love the heat and hate the cold. I’ve switched preferences somewhere around 40 years old (now 45). This may switch again as blood thins. I hope I don’t ever keep the T stat at 85* and simultaneously cover with an afghan though.I can't stand cold weather, get over 100 feet up right off the water somewhere and there's simply no way to stay warm. I can't take the heat like i used to after i got sick, but I'll take it over freezing any day. Before i was only happy if it was 110 out and i just caught on fire
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
Most people appreciate the hot weather and heat, in general, more as they age. But during the middle years of one's life (25-50), are produced us outliers who go aginst science and decide that the heat is not for us.
As you age, there are a few different body changes that can affect your cold tolerance, including
- Your metabolism slows. It’s normal for your metabolic rate to decrease, and along with it, your body’s response to the cold. For example, certain body receptors may not work as quickly to tell your blood vessels to constrict and maintain your body temperature.
- The fat layers under the skin start to thin. This fat layer conserves body heat, so you’re more likely to feel cold when it starts to thin.
- Your blood vessels lose elasticity. When your blood vessels aren’t as flexible, your circulation decreases. When your blood doesn’t circulate normally, it’s harder for your body to retain heat. This can cause your hands and feet to feel cold.
Conditions that increase cold sensitivity
Your increased cold sensitivity may be a normal part of aging, but a health condition may also be the reason why some people need to constantly bring sweatshirts and sweaters everywhere and freeze their balls or ovaries off at 90 degrees with a mild wind.Cardiovascular disease
Blood circulation plays a significant role in how your body retains heat. If your blood can’t flow normally through your body, your arms, legs, hands and feet may start to feel cold. This is because your body will prioritize blood flow to critical areas like your brain and heart.Cardiovascular diseases — including heart failure, coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease (PAD) — can affect how blood flows in your arteries and blood vessels. For example, plaque buildup can restrict and even block blood flow.
Anemia
Anemia is a condition where you don’t have enough red blood cells, which carry oxygen to tissues throughout your body. When you’re anemic, your body will direct the oxygen-full red blood cells to important organs, such as your brain, kidney or heart. This can leave your skin, hands and feet feeling cold because there’s less blood flow and oxygen coming to those parts of your body.Kidney disease
Kidneys filter waste out of your blood, and kidney disease can disrupt this process. When waste builds up in the body, your core body temperature can decrease. Kidney disease can also cause anemia, which can leave you feeling cold.Diabetes
Diabetes can cause different health issues that affect your cold sensitivity, including kidney disease and anemia. However, high blood sugar can also damage your nerves, especially in your arms and feet (also called diabetic neuropathy). When the nerves are damaged, your arms and feet may feel cold, numb or tingly.Thyroid problems
Thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism affect how your body regulates hormones. Some hormones help control your body’s temperature. When you have a thyroid issue, you may not have enough of these temperature-controlling hormones, which can leave you feeling cold.Knotorious' Summary
So, if you're feeling cold all of the time, it's either because you're a pussy, getting older or because you have a medical problems. If you are feeling colder unusually frequently, don't ignore the symptoms! Get checked out by a doctor and reference this post, or some other online research!
If you're like @lxskllr, @Treeaddict and myself, and fully appreicate a chilled room, a freezing cold outdoors, and open your windows during the winter time, then you're part of a unique, and special breed, built for the coldest of conditions, which means we might become the top survivors in a nuclear holocaust after radioactive debris blocks the sun or during another ice age lol
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