crazyjim Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I don't know the details, but there's an portable oxygen unit that you plug into a power source on a car/truck. Couple of friends have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 6 hours ago, Cornpatch said: Have to agree here 100%. All the years (I am 73) that I have made models , sanding them, filling them, painting them and gluing them together, I never wore a mask or anything else. I also did a lot of woodworking, sanding and staining without wearing a mask. Well about 7 years ago I passed out in the living room, wife dialed 911 and I got a ride to the hospital in the meat wagon, and like Stitchdup the prognosis was that my lungs were shot, almost completely gone. Well I survived, but now I am attached to an oxygen machine 24/7/365. Even when I go out I have to take along a tank of oxygen on a cart. I get 2 hours out of a tank, so if we're going to be out longer than that we have to put a spare tank or two in the trunk. This whole thing is a PITA Take it from me it ain't no fun. So as Stitchdup says wear a good mask when doing anything with a model or wood. Jeff 5 hours ago, crazyjim said: I don't know the details, but there's an portable oxygen unit that you plug into a power source on a car/truck. Couple of friends have them. I was going to ask the same question. Saw them on television... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I am seeing portable concentrators (battery powered) that have 12v car chargers available. Nothing else specifically for car use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 That's probably what I'm thinking of. I know the VA supplies them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornpatch Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 yes there out there but there darn expense, around 3700.00 for that there thing. I unfortunately can't use one, you have to be able to hold no higher than a 4, they prefer a 3, I have to go up to a constant 5. Thought about cheating and buying one myself and using it as a 4 but the boss (wife) won't let me. Don't know where I would get 3700.00 anyway. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, Cornpatch said: yes there out there but there darn expense, around 3700.00 for that there thing. I unfortunately can't use one, you have to be able to hold no higher than a 4, they prefer a 3, I have to go up to a constant 5. Thought about cheating and buying one myself and using it as a 4 but the boss (wife) won't let me. Don't know where I would get 3700.00 anyway. Jeff Jeff, without oxygen what is your number if I may ask sir? I understand you can’t be below 90 when they put the tester on your finger. I am at 94 percent now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornpatch Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 14 hours ago, slusher said: Jeff, without oxygen what is your number if I may ask sir? I understand you can’t be below 90 when they put the tester on your finger. I am at 94 percent now... Carl I am very seldom without oxygen---if I am I can tell right away.-last time I fell below 90 I passed out and had to be taken to the hospital in the meat wagon-was told when they got here I was at 86-Doctors uped me from a 4 to a 6 on my home oxygen consintrator- and a 5 on my tanks-right now I carry a steady 92 at home- can get to 94 if just sitting watching TV . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 4 hours ago, Cornpatch said: Carl I am very seldom without oxygen---if I am I can tell right away.-last time I fell below 90 I passed out and had to be taken to the hospital in the meat wagon-was told when they got here I was at 86-Doctors uped me from a 4 to a 6 on my home oxygen consintrator- and a 5 on my tanks-right now I carry a steady 92 at home- can get to 94 if just sitting watching TV . That’s good take care of yourself sir..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 This little guy pleased me today! Rescue from a local shelter, and my wife has wanted a cat for a while...cute little fella, likes Miatas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Cool looking kitty. I miss my 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 6:37 PM, CabDriver said: This little guy pleased me today! Rescue from a local shelter, and my wife has wanted a cat for a while...cute little fella, likes Miatas ? ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Bought a built model off eBay that I've been trying to find a decent example of for years and years. It came yesterday and it's in even better shape than it looked in the photos, and the price wasn't bad at all. It's so nice I might just lay some minor Snake-Fu on it and put it on the shelf and put off stripping and repainting it until I get a bunch of other stuff done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Just got out of the hospital after 8 days in and2 days out then 3 more days back in. Glad to be back home in my own bed with my fur babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Welcome home ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Renegade said: Just got out of the hospital after 8 days in and2 days out then 3 more days back in. Glad to be back home in my own bed with my fur babies. Yes welcome home. Those fur babies are just like kids.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Found out the local vintage club used my photos for their annual video again this year after the professional they hired ended up being too poor to use. They asked what i'd like for it and i said free entry cos I'm just happy to help them out. I go every year and take pics of everything anyway. I dont know why they keep hiring people to do it, if they think my pics are good enough they're welcome to use them since they raise a lot for local charities from each show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 At 3pm pacific time today, I get a daughter in law. That pleases me VERY much ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 14 hours ago, Sam I Am said: At 3pm pacific time today, I get a daughter in law. That pleases me VERY much ! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 14 hours ago, Sam I Am said: At 3pm pacific time today, I get a daughter in law. That pleases me VERY much ! Congratulations SAM! I got one of those last fall and expect another one (a Doctor no less!) coming October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I found out my daughter, son in law and brand new grandson are coming for a visit next week. My wife has flown to see the baby but this will be the first time for me. Looking forward to it. First and only grandchild for me....so far ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 It was Saturday actually. I went to the LHS for some paint and I saw two guys under 70 buying model cars! In fact, they were probably around 40, if not a little younger. One guy had the 1/16 Revell VW bus, the other guy had a Dom's Charger and one other 1/24-25 kit that I didn't see what it was. Maybe there is a little hope for the hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Just sitting out on the front porch swing in the sun , temp in the mid 70s . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 1/10/2020 at 4:43 PM, slusher said: I was going to ask the same question. Saw them on television... My wife has COPD do to kemo nearly 20 years ago. She is still able to travel and be active due to her Inogen portable oxygen concentrator. Not cheap by any means but it only weighs about 2-1/2 pounds so it's pretty easy to carry and much easier to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 We had some freezing rain and then a couple inches of snow on Thursday. I looked out today and saw two neighborhood boys shoving it by hand. They never asked for a dime for their act of kindness,just good kids helping out an old man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, misterNNL said: My wife has COPD do to kemo nearly 20 years ago. She is still able to travel and be active due to her Inogen portable oxygen concentrator. Not cheap by any means but it only weighs about 2-1/2 pounds so it's pretty easy to carry and much easier to use. And how long does the air supply last in that portable concentrator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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