Seems my life revolves around batteries these days: managing them, charging them, replacing them.
I went to Mark's house today to make music with "the big group"; 5 of us today, since Ron is out of town. I took my Bose S1 Pro (small amp/PA) with the relatively new battery in it (I replaced it a couple weeks ago). I enjoy using this amp - besides the good sound, I can pull it out, plug in a wireless guitar connector to it, and I am good to go... no need to have to dig around for a place to plug in.
Mark got a new mixer; I was there early to check it out...
The preamps in it sound good and nice added features, like effects and monitor control for each channel (just for grins, I did give it a try with my in-ears monitor - not really necessary in this playing for fun situation, but good to know it supports that).
I enjoy time with these guys. Danny brought pizza, Carl brought cookies, and Cindy provided a tasty ice cream-like desert. It's important to eat well to keep up your strength when making music. ;-)
When I got home shortly after 5:00, Joan was about ready to put supper on the table. She told me, "The battery for your CTX came in today - I put it in the garage." I ordered new batteries for the CTX and the Burgman - the Burgman's battery is supposed to get here on Sunday. I have been nursing these batteries along with a Battery Tender, but they need to be replaced.
After supper, I pulled out the old CTX battery and put in the new. Easy; although I did need to have Joan hold a light for me so I could see to get the rubber strap attached that holds the battery in place while riding. A quick check on the battery shows it is strong. Once in, I turned the key and the bike popped right off. The CTX is a bit of a "battery hog," since it uses electronics to run the Dual Clutch Transmission. Good to go!
I also plugged in the Bose, my iPad, the wireless guitar connectors, and the wireless in-ears monitor that all got used today. Batteries are my life. ;-)
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Yes, but the "good old days" of extension cords for everything were not always so good. We have a number of power tools to keep charged up (fortunately Ryobi stuff mostly uses the same battery packs). That beats corded tools any day.
Went to a funeral for an elderly friend yesterday afternoon and tonight I have to make a call to Alaska, where a friend had to put down one of their beloved Maine Coon cats on Tuesday evening. You also know how that feels....
I do know how that feels; 4 times now, and each time is heart-wrenching. I know you will have some kind words for your friend.
In these current "good days," there are a lot more outlets, so fewer extension cords needed. We do still have a couple corded power tools that are more powerful than the battery versions, so an easy way to plug them in is good (Jackery). Like your Ryobi stuff, our Worx tools use the same battery size, so we try to "rotate the stock."
Here's an interesting situation: our RoadTrek does not like to use a GFCI 20 amp circuit when plugging in. Not an issue at any RV park or campground (where they have 30/50 amp connections). If we choose to plug it in at the house, we have the option of one garage wall socket, set up for use with a freezer (no GFCI). The only reason we'd have for plugging in at the house is if we are loading it and need to run the air conditioner overnight. And, a 30 amp extension cord is necessary.
I will share with him the very comforting words you said yo me: We live longer than our feline friends and that is sad because we have to say goodbye. But it gives us the chance to love several of them throughout our lives. I have never forgotten that and have shared it often.
These fur babies weave their way into our hearts. Those who have been there know.
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