Batteries...

 

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.  ;-)