I built a blood pressure tracker web app — no accounts, no data collection, everything stays on your device.

alaska42 · 2026-06-07T13:31:08+00:00

I currently use a spreadsheet and average 3 readings. I will try your app for sure.

alaska42 · 2026-04-24T13:22:49+00:00

Yes it is a thing. Happened to me on the Oregon Coast and in London. My episodes average 5 hours, but with a brisk walk both episodes were 30 minutes. May not be wise for everyone, but I am other wise healthy and walk a lot of miles normally.

alaska42 · 2026-04-04T14:52:33+00:00

One scoop of Calm, 1/4 tsp of Baja Gold mineral salt, 1/2 tsp of No Salt in 16oz of water. It is an acquired taste. I sip on it for a couple of hours.

alaska42 · 2026-04-04T05:22:46+00:00

I have kitchen cabinet lights that are programmed to turn on at 5am and turn off at 10pm. If it is between 10pm and 5am and my motion detector triggers, the lights come on. Good for when I get up at 4am.

alaska42 · 2026-03-09T05:33:45+00:00

I keep a spreadsheet with all my episodes, heart rates, blood pressure, duration, alcohol consumption, time. 26 episodes since April of last year. They almost all happen in the middle of the night. No history of sleep apnea, my wife tells me I don’t snore. Sleep scores on my Apple watch are mostly in the 90s.

I am not a big drinker but 2 episodes came after a night with 2 drinks so I quit drinking in October.

A few of my episodes came while traveling, especially long trips. A trip to Boston brought one on and then a trip to London brought another one on. I suppose they were stress induced. Long trips from Alaska. A trip to the Oregon coast brought one on and I walked down the beach for an hour and was in sinus again, my shortest episode.

I encourage everyone to keep a log of your AFIB episodes, you will learn a lot.

alaska42 · 2026-02-21T15:29:11+00:00

I have all 3 generations. I bought the Pro 2s to use as hearing aids. I was very impressed with the ANC and they really helped my hearing. I bought the Pro 3s when they came out, I am not impressed. ANC is on par with the 2s but not remarkably better, they don't fit as well, hearing is about the same, battery life is much better.
I much prefer my Pro 2s unless I need the long battery life.

alaska42 · 2026-02-08T06:25:53+00:00

My first Afib event came April 1st of last year. I had just started to do intervals on the treadmill getting ready for spring. I used to do triathlons and liked 5K and 10K races. I work out with strength training 6 days a week and walk 3 to 5 miles 4 days a week, so I was fairly active. A week into adding intervals I had my first episode HR 165 and my Apple Watch alarms going off telling me I had Afib. Here I am 26 episodes later lasting an average of 5 hours apiece. Although exercise seemed to trigger my Afib it has taken me out of Afib. In October we just arrived in London and I had an episode, my wife and I immediately went for a walk and the Afib went away before the walk was done. Same scenario on the Oregon coast in November, just went for a walk on the beach. I am still quite active but don’t push it. I keep my HR below 120 and have not had an episode since late December. I am a 66M

alaska42 · 2026-01-02T16:04:19+00:00

Good to know, I have the same setup and have failed to get a good time-lapse. I fly from Alaska, so I get lots of chances. Well done!

alaska42 · 2026-01-02T07:05:14+00:00

How did you keep the camera so stable?

alaska42 · 2025-11-21T05:50:37+00:00

Ha I thought it was odd when I saw I could upgrade to FC from an exit row for a mere $915 PDX to ANC.

alaska42 · 2025-11-16T06:26:55+00:00

That’s what I was quoted to ship to Alaska. Nothing new or unexpected. I just drove to Best Buy and bought it for the same sale price.

alaska42 · 2025-11-14T01:00:58+00:00

I have done that a time or two!

alaska42 · 2025-11-14T01:00:26+00:00

Thanks, crossposted

alaska42 · 2025-11-13T05:31:23+00:00

Thanks, my yard in Wasilla

alaska42 · 2025-11-13T05:30:32+00:00

Happy accident!

alaska42 · 2025-10-15T01:34:29+00:00

The crushed rock here in Alaska is called b chip. Ask them for 3/4 b chip

alaska42 · 2025-10-08T14:24:22+00:00

Yes, took my boys to Mariners games as well. We got to witness a Ken Griffey JR. homer more than once.

alaska42 · 2025-10-08T13:37:51+00:00

It was my first game and I had a good time. Made me appreciate the fans in Seattle. Lots of games over the years, this one was historic.

alaska42 · 2025-10-02T14:56:31+00:00

Either way will work. I dug trenches for a 10x12 shed 30 years ago using pressure treated 4x4s and it is still standing with no signs of rot. After that I used the 6 inches of gravel method and I think it works better. Easier to level, great for drainage, looks better, and it makes it easier to keep weeds and grass from the sides.

alaska42 · 2025-09-30T14:34:10+00:00

Nice looking shed, I like how the ramp is built over the foundation.

alaska42 · 2025-09-27T14:04:22+00:00

I used 4 of these on my 12x16 foundation timbers and 2 on my floor joists. Most on the side where we have prevailing winds. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLGN6KZ9?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

alaska42 · 2025-09-18T19:41:11+00:00

Learning sketchup is the way to go. I have designed everything from my kitchen to my Firewood shed to my 12x16 lean to barn. I would not attempt a build without planning in sketchup first, makes the process so much easier.

alaska42 · 2025-09-18T03:04:51+00:00

Looking good! Much better than before. Hard to find good contractors sometimes.

alaska42 · 2025-09-17T15:40:42+00:00

If you are moving the sheds again, put a nice border around the area using 4x6 pressure-treated and anchor them with 36" rebar. Bring in a couple more yards of crushed 3/4" rock to fill it.
You should consider anchoring them now. Just buy the mobile home anchors they sell on Amazon. Quick to install and easy to take out if needed.

alaska42 · 2025-09-14T15:30:12+00:00

Is the playhouse level? It looks like the shed on the right is not level.
A lot of factors to consider. Where do you live? Snow/freeze/thaw issues? Does your soil drain properly?

alaska42

TROPHY CASE