¿¿¿ what day is it gmt???
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My flight home from festivus at SIL's landed 45 minutes early.
What is this devilry?
What is this devilry?
Hopefully not going above freezing?
Only to 72 F.Hopefully not going above freezing?
Yes. In the past I've done and seen them done using a Blue Sea ACR. Your choice as to whether you want to go for the automatic model that couples and uncouples by itself, or choose the switched version that allows you to manually couple the batteries, in the event that your starting battery dies, you need to winch, etc...
Manual Switch (has auto mode as well): https://www.bluesea.com/products/7622/ML-ACR_Automatic_Charging_Relay_with_Manual_Control_-_12V_DC_500A
Automatic coupling: https://www.bluesea.com/products/7610/SI-ACR_Automatic_Charging_Relay_-_12_24V_DC_120A
Outside of that, it is pretty easy to run a couple of battery cables and fuses over to the second battery.
EDIT: You could also get in a rechargeable jump start pack. That would get the truck up and going again too.
EDIT 2: Check out this thread for a bit more details on constructing your own system: https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/how-to-make-a-cheap-isolated-dual-battery-setup-for-50.77503/
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Speaking of the weather, it doesn't get much nastier than what we have in Boston today...
Which one should do only with identical batteries of the same age...
It's been like this since early November. I'm sick of this shitty weather. Biking sucks, skiing sucks. Managed to fall hard on my hip on north east ice (similar consistency to east coast Rox) while skiing a couple of days ago (serves me right for thinking I can ski on ice), so I can't even go to the indoor bike park for the moment.
Going to have to drive 2 hours through an ice/sleet/ freezing rain storm tomorrow to rejoin my wife and other kid for NYE...
Hasn't been the best end of year, but things could be worse, so I'll quit my whining now. I just wanted to get that out there!
This is where I wander into the woods for trail work and that sort of stuff.
It's been like this since early November. I'm sick of this shitty weather. Biking sucks, skiing sucks. Managed to fall hard on my hip on north east ice (similar consistency to east coast Rox) while skiing a couple of days ago (serves me right for thinking I can ski on ice), so I can't even go to the indoor bike park for the moment.
Going to have to drive 2 hours through an ice/sleet/ freezing rain storm tomorrow to rejoin my wife and other kid for NYE...
Hasn't been the best end of year, but things could be worse, so I'll quit my whining now. I just wanted to get that out there!
Also, just came up with an idea for a new connector trail, need to scout that.
Was given an Ember coffee mug for xmas.....
You know, the battery powered, self heating, bluetooth controlled coffee cups..... .
All the fancy shit this can do..... and I program it to read Fuck Off when I take a drink
You know, the battery powered, self heating, bluetooth controlled coffee cups..... .
All the fancy shit this can do..... and I program it to read Fuck Off when I take a drink
...and about my Coffee-withdrawls - just dozed off, woke from a dream w/ two mermaids, a Sea Cucumber and Cary Grant. Timothy Leary's Dog was trying to start a Subaru.
Question - what's a Tokyo Mule?
Question - what's a Tokyo Mule?
An inane alcoholic concoction, probably produced by the tourist industry.
Leftovers time! Tonight's menu: roasted duck with potatoes cooked in rendered duck fat and german pickles. Now beer.
This I knew, gonna use this opportunity to get two new batteries.
Ah - whatever it is/was, Cary Grant swears by them. The mermaid Sindy liked Kentucky Mules...
Did a short loop at Dupont again today. The lady friend has been coma sick for the last few days, which is a major bummer. She toughed it out and puked once on a climb, but felt a little better as the ride went on. Nice easy stuff in there for her.
And the sun was out, woot. Again we were the only folks in tshirts and shorts. Beauty day.
Did the tourist thing after and stopped at Looking Glass Falls. Instagrammers abound...
And the sun was out, woot. Again we were the only folks in tshirts and shorts. Beauty day.
Did the tourist thing after and stopped at Looking Glass Falls. Instagrammers abound...
Hibachi for dinner with my kids and parents was a good time. Monday night half price filet special even. Now to see a star war.
I believe what JBP is trying to say is apply a load to the battery to allow it to warm up a bit before starting it.
Yes, I have a feeling I might have an opportunity to try this tomorrow morning.
She sounds hardcore. Thumbs up.
you better have been wearing shorts and a t shirt-it was like 70 today!Did a short loop at Dupont again today. The lady friend has been coma sick for the last few days, which is a major bummer. She toughed it out and puked once on a climb, but felt a little better as the ride went on. Nice easy stuff in there for her.
And the sun was out, woot. Again we were the only folks in tshirts and shorts. Beauty day.
Did the tourist thing after and stopped at Looking Glass Falls. Instagrammers abound...
You could also start a small fire under the engine compartment.
Cooked for my Doctors Holiday Party. Very nice affair. Linens and everything. I found these huge Pork Loins and Roasted them stuffed with Spinach, Pears, a few Cranberries, and Shallots. Honey glazed Carrots were a success. I had enough drippings to make a pan sauce. It turned out awesome. The Kitchen was very well outfitted. I had fun. I made provisions to feed the Staff. Carrot Cake with Buttercream frosting with glasses of Port Wine.
Close, I hooked up the ten amp trickle charger for the night.
In other cold ass news, the digital lock froze on one of my ATMs.
Are you a vending machine guy for money?
have not seen it yet....i found my stash of 70's hoodlum type movies.....working my way through..
the killing of a chinese bookie
the outfit
harper
charley varick
the drowning pool
the 7 ups
le samourai
le cercle rouge
will probably see uncut gems tomorrow...or tonight...
stealth garage.....build addition that looks like living space but has industrial sliding glass door in back to pull car in....does a structure have to be zoned as such to stick a car in it.....
Haha, we are on 1/10th of an acre. Smart car, perhaps!
Yes. Its good money for almost no work.
Perfect bike bum gig. I charge $10 per gumball.
I’ve been under the weather for a few days. Attack of the poops. I blame my youngest. As such, “sick days” and “working from home” a bunch. No idea how much PTO I have left, but nobody pays attention anyway. One of the reasons I can’t justify jumping ship from my current gig. Hyper flexibility
Found a new condition XTR shifter on PB. Win. My 3 year old XT started to wiggle on the bar clamp and was bugging me. Re-tightening it just wouldn’t last...
Found a new condition XTR shifter on PB. Win. My 3 year old XT started to wiggle on the bar clamp and was bugging me. Re-tightening it just wouldn’t last...
Jesus fucking Christ. Kid didn't bring her boots, so now we're trying to rent on one of the busiest weekends of the year. AND apparently my wife didn't read the part about showing up early enough to make sure you get a spot on the torch light parade which is the whole reason we are here this weekend and of course it's full up. I am BEYOND pissed off right now. It's after noon and I have done exactly zero skiing. 
You know what would help that? Another kid.Jesus fucking Christ. Kid didn't bring her boots, so now we're trying to rent on one of the busiest weekends of the year. AND apparently my wife didn't read the part about showing up early enough to make sure you get a spot on the torch light parade which is the whole reason we are here this weekend and of course it's full up. I am BEYOND pissed off right now. It's after noon and I have done exactly zero skiing.
Torch that place! Also, Y U posting from yesterday?
I guess that's just the kind of day I was having.Torch that place! Also, Y U posting from yesterday?
You should ski in jeans in protest.Jesus fucking Christ. Kid didn't bring her boots, so now we're trying to rent on one of the busiest weekends of the year. AND apparently my wife didn't read the part about showing up early enough to make sure you get a spot on the torch light parade which is the whole reason we are here this weekend and of course it's full up. I am BEYOND pissed off right now. It's after noon and I have done exactly zero skiing.