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Mark it was great to see your post on the sx 1010 volume pot. I had to go back and check a few times to make sure it was you. This is a great end to an already good day.
Twenty20Man
Is that you Michael?
Hey Mark I leave for awhile, (my own health issues, getting older is a bitch) and what happens..You can add my very best wishes to those you have. Your one of the great guys and we are all blessed to know you in any context.
Tom
Tom
i'm doing well in the new place, a longer trip for dad, but infinitely better than that alternative.
i finally had to get a cellphone, no wall jacks in the room, so..... got a
AT&T U2800A - GoPhone® - Prepaid -
from Wired's " best bang for the least bucks" article
$20 phone, different plans without contracts.
i am on "trach collar" during the day and the vent at night (functioning more or less like a smart bipap machine...). O2 at 40%, and i have a speaking valve in under the collar, so i can FINALLY talk without needing my finger.
i have bought (incoming to my house) an amplified tv antenna. tv channels 2 and 7 are m.i.a. on inside passive antennas, rest cut in and out,.
i have been looking for a power strip and/or surge strip with a minimum of 8 feet of cord (10 and 15's ARE out there) that is in stock somewhere accessible to my dad.
"rules" rule out an extension cord to the strip, thus the need for the ultra long cord.
the strip will be taped to the upright of the hospital table, for computer, phone, razor etc... thus lee, the mobile tech station IS growing
the laptop is secured to an angled holder with thera-band, and then to the table by more thera-band. pretty physically secure.
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DaWoofer
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Sounds like you got it going on. Next will be a workbench sounds like.
Still thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery. Did you happen to catch this post? http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=433023
I have another unit for you when you get back home and finish my 1980 that your working on. Now I'm pretty busy cleaning these units up and getting them up to speed. I'll post a pic of the newly acquired 1980 shortly, although it's so dirty its hard to tell what I got yet. I do know it was dropped on the right heatsink and I also have been told by the previous owner that only one channel works. I think I have a clue which one is not working. So get me back on you list for round 2. Perhaps I can drop this off when you finish the first one.
Anyway, keep the spirits up and like anything, you'll be back home before you know it doing what you love to do ( and what we love you to do also, Ha Ha). Thinking of you on this day as always, your friend Bryan.
Still thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery. Did you happen to catch this post? http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=433023
I have another unit for you when you get back home and finish my 1980 that your working on. Now I'm pretty busy cleaning these units up and getting them up to speed. I'll post a pic of the newly acquired 1980 shortly, although it's so dirty its hard to tell what I got yet. I do know it was dropped on the right heatsink and I also have been told by the previous owner that only one channel works. I think I have a clue which one is not working. So get me back on you list for round 2. Perhaps I can drop this off when you finish the first one.
Anyway, keep the spirits up and like anything, you'll be back home before you know it doing what you love to do ( and what we love you to do also, Ha Ha). Thinking of you on this day as always, your friend Bryan.
mattsd
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I'm glad to hear you are doing well Mark! Best wishes to you for continued recovery! You know, Bryan has an idea, you could have a portable workbench so you could work on stuff, heck, they may even bring some of their medical equipment for you to check out, I wonder if that would be possible. :scratch2:
But seriously, get well first, then worry about fixing gear.
But seriously, get well first, then worry about fixing gear.
Howdy Mark! I am sure that I am just another one of the countless many AK members that are lurking around this thread while keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I am really happy to hear that you are keeping up the good fight and headed in the right direction. You keep fightin' like you have been and we will keep the good vibes headed in your direction. Deal?
I have a N.I.B. power strip that is a few years old by now that I will be happy to send to you if you think it will work for you. It does have a high visibility black and yellow 15' cord on it. I don't have any suitable velcro ties that would be large enough to tie it to a bedpost but I can put some long zip ties in with it. You may have to put a couple together to make them long enough but somehow I think you can handle that.
If you would like to have it just let me know what the best way to get it to you will be. I am going to AK Fest next weekend so if someone close to you will be attending I can hand deliver it to them. That is just one option though.
All my best to you and yours!
Bruce
I have a N.I.B. power strip that is a few years old by now that I will be happy to send to you if you think it will work for you. It does have a high visibility black and yellow 15' cord on it. I don't have any suitable velcro ties that would be large enough to tie it to a bedpost but I can put some long zip ties in with it. You may have to put a couple together to make them long enough but somehow I think you can handle that.
If you would like to have it just let me know what the best way to get it to you will be. I am going to AK Fest next weekend so if someone close to you will be attending I can hand deliver it to them. That is just one option though.
All my best to you and yours!
Bruce
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Thank You, I had been looking for a reccomendation of model and store.
I now have and am using a surge suppressed power strip, a Belkin 7-Outlet Surge Protector Model # BE107201-08-DP with 8' cord from home depot for about 20 bucks...
I just couldn't post the info any sooner. Was installing it later last night.
progress report: in physical therapy yesterday I managed for the first time to stand on my own two feet, for 30 seconds no less, with minimal weight supported by my hands and arms. it takes BOTH legs to stay up, so taking a step - EVEN SHUFFLING - is not yet possible BUT it is the first time since i went in, and considering the ensuing bed riding i had to do, it's pretty effing impressive.
I now have and am using a surge suppressed power strip, a Belkin 7-Outlet Surge Protector Model # BE107201-08-DP with 8' cord from home depot for about 20 bucks...
I just couldn't post the info any sooner. Was installing it later last night.
progress report: in physical therapy yesterday I managed for the first time to stand on my own two feet, for 30 seconds no less, with minimal weight supported by my hands and arms. it takes BOTH legs to stay up, so taking a step - EVEN SHUFFLING - is not yet possible BUT it is the first time since i went in, and considering the ensuing bed riding i had to do, it's pretty effing impressive.
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Admiral
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Outlet Strip with 12 ft Cord
"i have been looking for a power strip and/or surge strip with a minimum of 8 feet of cord (10 and 15's ARE out there) that is in stock somewhere accessible to my dad."
Mark,
Walmart on thier web has a Model#: BE107200-12 outlet strip with a 12 ft cord. If it is not in stock, you could have it shipped to a local Walmart store and your dad could then pick it up.
Get well!:thmbsp:
Bill
Edit: Looks like Mark has what he needs.
"i have been looking for a power strip and/or surge strip with a minimum of 8 feet of cord (10 and 15's ARE out there) that is in stock somewhere accessible to my dad."
Mark,
Walmart on thier web has a Model#: BE107200-12 outlet strip with a 12 ft cord. If it is not in stock, you could have it shipped to a local Walmart store and your dad could then pick it up.
Get well!:thmbsp:
Bill
Edit: Looks like Mark has what he needs.
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WAY TO GO MARK!!! Keep it up and the Nurses are gonna have a hard time keeping you at bay!!! Small progress at 1st turns into larger progress. If you have a foot board on the end of the bed, push against it for exercise while horizontal. Getting those leg muscles built back up is a major improvement toward home.
Toe curls (imagine your feet are in grass or on a rug and you want to pull up some grass or rug with our toes) are a good way to move fluids and blood from the legs and back into the body. they also help keep the muscles toned up.
Sold the 1010 (2nd thoughts....regrets......maybe). anyway it's enroute to new home. I put a piece of 3/4" plywood cut to the bottom plate size and screwed to the bottom plate. Dimples drilled so the bottom plate screws clear the board. Hopefully It'll take a hit and transfer it to the frame rather than bend in the middle and hit the power supply board. I'll let ya know when it get to new home.
Keep up the good work. We're ALL pulling for ya. I think we can arrange a spec op to liberate ya if needed.
Larry
Toe curls (imagine your feet are in grass or on a rug and you want to pull up some grass or rug with our toes) are a good way to move fluids and blood from the legs and back into the body. they also help keep the muscles toned up.
Sold the 1010 (2nd thoughts....regrets......maybe). anyway it's enroute to new home. I put a piece of 3/4" plywood cut to the bottom plate size and screwed to the bottom plate. Dimples drilled so the bottom plate screws clear the board. Hopefully It'll take a hit and transfer it to the frame rather than bend in the middle and hit the power supply board. I'll let ya know when it get to new home.
Keep up the good work. We're ALL pulling for ya. I think we can arrange a spec op to liberate ya if needed.
Larry
1010 survives trip...news at 11.
It made it to it's new home. Message is that the trip apparently was uneventful. Internal visual inspection of the undersides with a magnifier showed no visual signs of derangement. It was brought up on a DBT just in case. Bulb stayed dim. Normal startup, lights, relay click,.....MUSIC!!! Everything is working. asked New owner to take picture of the plywood with the divots and mounting holes showing. Thinking of a tutorial on packing one. The divots were drilled so the bottom panel screws weren't taking the load. With the plywood directly contacting the bottom panel, any drop to the bottom is distributed along the whole periphery of the chassis frame. If the plywood is sitting on the screws then you have point pressure's on the chassis which can cause a higher percentage of failures.
I've been on pins and needles all weekend. Now i can relax.
Larry
It made it to it's new home. Message is that the trip apparently was uneventful. Internal visual inspection of the undersides with a magnifier showed no visual signs of derangement. It was brought up on a DBT just in case. Bulb stayed dim. Normal startup, lights, relay click,.....MUSIC!!! Everything is working. asked New owner to take picture of the plywood with the divots and mounting holes showing. Thinking of a tutorial on packing one. The divots were drilled so the bottom panel screws weren't taking the load. With the plywood directly contacting the bottom panel, any drop to the bottom is distributed along the whole periphery of the chassis frame. If the plywood is sitting on the screws then you have point pressure's on the chassis which can cause a higher percentage of failures.
I've been on pins and needles all weekend. Now i can relax.
Larry
drknstrmyknight
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Baby steps, I'm impressed! Our prayers and all good tidings are with you my friend!
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