Mrs.J

3 hours ago, mappy said:

please report back tomorrow about how you feel. I get my second next week.

Older Miss J goes tomorrow for her second Pfizer. Will let you know if she has any reaction. 

1 hour ago, dailylurker said:

Going for my second shot of Moderna next Friday. 14 days after that I'm going down to OC to find a nice anti masker/vaxer croud and just hang out enjoying my antibodies to the spiked protein. 

I got my second Moderna almost 2 weeks ago. Only a sore spot at the sight of injection. Nothing more. Although everyone is different. 

1 hour ago, vastateofmind said:

Yep. Even with AC on just the past two days, I can feel the dreaded drainage thing kicking in, which is a joy in combination with allergies. Was sort of hoping AC season would hold off a bit longer...Mrs. V is always too warm, I'm always too cold...UGH.

Your house sounds like our house. Along with the AC I keep ceiling fans going 100% of the time on the third level. Cannot fall asleep unless it is on and keeping me cool. 

5 minutes ago, mappy said:

From their website:

• Full Wind Restrictions (sustained wind speeds exceeding 50 mph for a continuous period of 10 mins or more; or wind gusts persistently exceed 50 mph over a period of 15 mins) only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses and heavy-laden tractor/trailers are permitted to cross the bridge. Tractor-box trailer combinations will not be permitted to cross any bridge if the gross weight is less than 64,000 pounds.

• Traffic Holds/Bridge Closure (sustained wind speeds exceeding 55 mph for a continuous period of 10 mins or more; or wind gusts persistently exceed 55 mph over a period of 15 mins) In the event of a sudden increase of sustained wind speeds or wind gusts that could jeopardize life or property, the MDTA may elect to discontinue the movement of all traffic across the bridge.

So I can see them limiting two-way traffic tomorrow, but not fully close. That's only happened a few times during hurricanes/tropical storms. 

Thanks!

I told her to check winds over at Assateague also. I would not want to be in a tent in high winds. 

Ok question? 

I have a friend who is going over to Assateague to tent camp this weekend. There plan is to head over tomorrow afternoon. Hence crossing the Bay Bridge and with the High Wind Watch already in place I told her to monitor conditions. Does she need to be concerned of getting to a bridge shut down? 

18 hours ago, nw baltimore wx said:

At 6 bucks a month, I’d run it all the time.

Yea!

I find that AC actually bothers my sinuses in the summer. Have had the ducts cleaned but wake up in the morning with a sore throat and massive drainage, so we set it to not be on all day if we can help it. 

17 hours ago, mattie g said:

@Mrs.J and @WxUSAF...

How much solar do you get in the winter? You'd have to get some, even with the low sun angle, right?

What percentage of your energy use in the winter comes from solar?

17 hours ago, WxUSAF said:

Minimum is like 300-400 kWh in December and January. Ends up being like 15-20% of total power. Our system doesn’t generate enough to run off credits in the darker months. We end up getting about 6-7 months of the year off the panels more or less. Winter is our biggest power usage from heating, way more then A/C in the summer.

Yea like @WxUSAF said winter is lower. This winter in particular. Our system covers 80% of the household power. Our solar benefits start around Mar and go through Oct/Nov. We live in a TH that the front faces E and the back W. We have a lot of windows, hence the model called the Brightwell. As soon as the DST changes in the spring lights are not on in the house till around 8pm. Also run our AC less than most people. 

Broke down and turned on the air. The girls said even in the lower level it was warm.

Sun is powering my house. Last electric bills was $6.02 

12 hours ago, blueberryfaygo said:

One really cool thing to do (if anyone doesnt know about it yet) is to hit Harpers ferry in an inner tube during the spring... its really fun!

That is some nice flat water tubing. A few years ago when my sisters family was visiting we did the float down Antietam Creek. Had a few rapid plunges on that one that were quite fun.You get dropped in somewhere up in Washington County and end up where it meets the Potomac. Think it was close to about 3 hrs. 

Beautiful out! 85 with a light breeze. Younger Miss J is having her first after 5 lesson tonight. Nice weather and longer sun light is key. 

19 hours ago, vastateofmind said:

It all looks amazing (as usual), but that corn pudding looks particularly tasty....haven't had that for many years, and it was a staple growing up in northern PA! Is your Brussels sprouts salad a cold or hot presentation? Regardless, I suspect @wxtrix would like that sprouts salad a whole lot...   

It is served at room temp. And have never had corn pudding but as it has no flour only corn starch in it, it is gluten free friendly. 

3 hours ago, wxtrix said:

i would like the recipe for sure!  I actually hate almost every vegetable, but i'm married to someone who loves them, so i cook them in all kinds of ways and he's the happy recipient.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

And that salad looks very yummy!

So last night had a trio of goodness. Oven Baked Spicy BBQ Chicken Quarters with Alabama white sauce for dipping with corn pudding and Brussels sprouts salad. 

@vastateofmind here you go.  I add in annuals for more color pops but that will not happen till Mother's Day. Beds will also be refreshed with mulch at that time and the bulbs will be cutback. 

Here is my front bed

Here is the rose bush, day lilies and White Salvia

Here is the Sedum

This is my bed out near the sidewalk it has day lilies cat mint and Lyropie.  

So looking forward to a decent span of nice weather to get some outside work done. Kidney stone front, I think it has passed. At least I am not feeling the pain that I had been for over 2 weeks. Got some weeding done this morning out front and the front perennials are coming in beautiful this year. Rose bush is going to go nuts looking at the buds on it currently. And I have to say my most favorite perennial out there is my Sedum. It dies a dramatic death every winter. But once the warm sun stays out it explodes into green sort of like coming back from the dead. 

Korean beef bowls with pickled veg and Kimchi. 

Well after another rough morning my Dr put in for me to get a CT scan. Just got confirmed a 3mm stone in my bladder that I am going to have to pass. On meds to help with the movement. Looks like my weekend is going to be not fun. 

This cold is just plain rude today!

New recipe tonight. Chili Lime Chicken with Chorizo rice. 

5 hours ago, Mrs.J said:

I may or may not be passing a Kidney stone this morning. Seriously worse pain that childbirth, and have done that twice. This is possibly my 3rd stone over the years. Going into Dr with a possible UTI but this pain is really making me lean towards a stone. 

Thanks to all who responded to this. As of now confirmed a raging UTI and on antibiotics. If it does not clear after on drugs will get a scan. One horse pill in out of two for today and am starting to feel a bit better. 

32 minutes ago, H2O said:

Used to work with this guy who acted the super tough macho guy thing.  But found out one day that he passes out at the sight of a needle.  Ain't it funny how that is? 

The fear of flying is grounded in just common sense.  Get it?  Grounded?  I'm the worst.  But something heavier than air going up into said air and not falling back down due to thrust and lift physics messes with our heads.  and worrying if the person flying knows what they are doing.  Planes have redundancy but that doesn't stop weird shit from happening.  When I fly I love the take offs and landings but if i could sleep while in the air I'd be happier.  i can't tho.  Don't give me a wing seat either.  I don't need to see that flexing if there is turbulence.  Thank god for internet on flights where I can look at funny animal videos to distract me.

4 minutes ago, rclab said:

Good morning H2O. I have needle phobia som interestingly, I end up being a life time blood donor. Adding in pre computer records I’m going on 100 donations. My fear goes back to childhood when I was held down for a butt stab. Not many kid friendly techniques in those days. I’m scheduled to donate this afternoon and I still feel anxious. I just close my eyes and bravely remember a scene from my beloved Peanuts. I believe Linus was getting a splinter removed and his mom told him to, during the procedure, pretend he was captured by pirates and to be brave by not telling them where his treasure was hidden. I remember back and use that, of course like Linus, without fail, I tell them where the treasure is hidden every time. As always ...

Yea I am a needle phobe also. Goes back to being held down to get stitches in my lip. I use Lamaze breathing and turn my head away. Also ask to not tell me they are going to jab me and just do it. 

I may or may not be passing a Kidney stone this morning. Seriously worse pain that childbirth, and have done that twice. This is possibly my 3rd stone over the years. Going into Dr with a possible UTI but this pain is really making me lean towards a stone. 

Have to make another trip over to VA this morning. I took the ponies sheet home to get it washed because I thought we were done with below freezing temps. If she was still a hairy beast I would not bother but shedding season has been wild this year and she has her summer coat already. 

2 hours ago, Rvarookie said:

I’m def not anti-vaccine and really appreciate the science here, but for someone that doesn’t get the flu or shot, my only angst of getting vaccine is to not disrupt my body chemistry. 
 

I’m not ruling out getting it someday, but just wanted to share some perspective on what others may be thinking. We are all not inconsiderate assholes or anti vaccine people. I wear my mask but also try to live my life and do what I “think” is best for my health. 

 

Nice that you get that choice. I did not choose to get cancer at 41, but I did and will forever be susceptible to illnesses such as COVID. I was one of those who never got the Flu shot either out of being lazy. But with the loss of 7 Lymph nodes my bodies "natural" system no longer works the way it once did. I hope you are never in a situation like mine or others. And thank you for a least wearing a mask. 

Second Moderna shot in the arm this morning. 
 

So relived!! That much closer to getting back into everyday life. 

4 hours ago, Always in Zugzwang said:

On the pre-registration list for MoCo vaccination sites, also occasionally checking CVS and Giant, etc., when I can (though those are really hit or miss with openings, gotta get it at the right time).

Sent you some resources for appts. 

Also @wxtrix is right about the Hagerstown site. They I believe have walk ins everyday 10-2. FCC now is a mass vax site will have to look into that one about walk ins though.