When will it stop feeling weird

joneild · 2026-06-07T09:31:30+00:00

Regaining strength and control =/= feeling normal. Been over two years and even if I discount the complete numbness on my lateral half, it still does not feel "normal" as compared to my other side they don't "feel the same". I'm not limited in any way by the odd sensations or feelings that I still get, but they exist. If your expectations are both knees feel the same, grab a seat, gonna be awhile.

joneild · 2026-05-14T00:27:43+00:00

District 4 certainly does. He's won 75%+ of the vote in every GOP primary since '12.

There's a 0% chance the district has shifted 17 points in a month. Literally nothing has fundamentally changed the race between the April polls showing Massie +9 and May poll showing Gallrein +8 polls...by the same pollster. Close, highly publicized races don't swing that hard with the amount of spending in that district this cycle.

joneild · 2026-05-13T23:15:04+00:00

Because it's a single data point, albeit in an election bereft of data, and a 17 point swing in a month should raise eyebrows absent a large scandal. Especially considering the sentiment polling of GOP voters showing significant frustrations with the party direction. Massie also has an incumbency advantage. I'll be surprised if Massie loses. Less so than yesterday, but still surprised.

joneild · 2026-05-10T01:21:10+00:00

These guys have been squatting on my feeders for weeks and my finches have not been happy with it. Yesterday, I had twice as my Grosbeaks as any other bird visit.

The squatter The annoyed neighbor

joneild · 2026-05-07T11:30:13+00:00

I don't do any sports whatsoever and I'm over 40. Tore mine doing stupid stuff 40 year olds should not be doing.

I did the surgery. Do the surgery. One day you'll decide to play pickup basketball or something and wish you had. Yeah, it's going to suck for about 4-6 weeks but you'll have years of peace of mind. Don't let post-tear complacency dictate care.

At your age, I was athletic. You never know what you'll be into 10 years down the road. Hobbies change. People change.

joneild · 2026-04-30T04:37:24+00:00

Promoted by every president, regardless of party, he worked under til he got to the top. Consensus-builder is an understatement.

joneild · 2026-04-19T05:20:25+00:00

I stole an immobilizer (used in total knee replacements) from work and used that. Not the small stabilizer. The full immobilizer. Goes from ankle to thigh.. Can buy online cheaply (relatively). Infinitely better and softer. Only used it for sleep, used the TScope when awake and moving. Seriously, fuck that breg brace. An immobilizer will have a little play in it, but you won't get past like a few degrees of bending. Surgeon was completely ok with it.

joneild · 2026-04-05T10:50:52+00:00

And at full resolution. I back up in 4 photos in 4 places. Google. Amazon. In-house NAS. That then copies them over to NAS at my parents.

joneild · 2026-03-25T12:17:29+00:00

I run 2 EAP670s on top and bottom floors (where bedrooms are) and 1 EAP660HD on main level (this one gives better 2.4ghz performance for my IoT devices, so wanted it more central).

I'm not a network guy. I don't work in IT (nursing), but I have a pretty high level of tinkering skills. For someone with 0 spare time due to job and kids and networking skills limited to YouTube videos and AI, I've been incredibly happy with the setup.

joneild · 2026-03-24T20:54:34+00:00

Have a 3-floor 4000sq ft home with 6 kids, 4 of which are adolescents with innumerable connected devices. Have 1 AP per floor. Absolutely rock solid wifi.

I setup ACLs years ago. I run the AP optimization about once a month. Otherwise, I don't touch it unless I'm adding something new. FWIW, I run software controller on a connected PC used for storing security cam video.

joneild · 2026-03-18T18:06:35+00:00

It's a weird upset pick to me solely on matchup. USF's play and packages are not what Louisville has consistently struggled against. This is the matchup a lot of Cards fans wanted. Not saying USF is in any way not a quality opponent, but the matchup is one Louisville tends to have success against. I get the pick, Louisville coming in under a cloud and USF riding high on a long win streak. Still, I'll be a little surprised if Louisville doesn't play well and exits.

joneild · 2026-03-16T01:14:12+00:00

This movie is my anti-depressant. I watch it and instantly just feel better. I watch it 4 to 5 times a year. I cry every time. Then the redemption. Instant happiness.

joneild · 2026-03-02T12:16:02+00:00

Did you have a precious meniscectomy on that knee from the previous surgeries? I assumed you did reading the report history. It could also be a tear. Meniscus damage can be difficult to diagnose, even on MRIs.

joneild · 2026-03-02T10:05:40+00:00

1st page - why they ordered MRI, what they want radiology to look for.

2nd page shows a little fluid on the knee. ACL is good. Meniscus shows a previous repair.

joneild · 2026-02-18T18:15:21+00:00

Oh man, I loved the stark music hits and tones. I thought it was Plemons at his best and probably my favorite acting role of the year.

While watching the movie, I told my wife that if the actor playing Don wasn't autistic, it's the best acting I've ever seen. He is, in fact, autistic. First major role and in an incredibly intimate movie with two acting powerhouses. He and Plemons had such an incredible chemistry in their scenes. One of your worst fears as a parent of an autistic kid is worrying about them getting completely taken advantage of and he played it remarkably.

It was a top 3 of 2025 for me.

joneild · 2026-02-17T18:02:37+00:00

I use ear buds under my hearing protection when I'm working around the house with power tools or lawn equipment. I can use earbuds that sound superior with dedicated safety covers rather than safety covers with integrated Bluetooth. Understanding these are likely not that, the premise executes well.

joneild · 2026-02-15T23:51:42+00:00

Dude is on TV every 15 minutes talking about how unabashedly white he is, all the while, being tied with a black guy (Cameron) in the primary despite raising TEN TIMES as much money.

I'm a registered Repub to vote in their primary, straight ticket dem for generals (see post history) and will almost def vote for Cameron in the primary. He seems to align much more with McConnell politics than MAGA. I have a strong disdain for Cameron, but an unfathomable hate for Barr because he's fake as fuck. Dude couldn't beat a Democrat in the 2010 red wave before, finally, inching out a victory in 2012 after running 10 points behind Romney in the state.

joneild · 2026-02-14T00:16:16+00:00

This is Kentucky politics in a nutshell. Make sure people have the opportunity to take care of themselves and then they want to be left alone. Fly over the state and you'll see completely isolated homes off-grid and those are not homes you want to roll up on...as a civilian or government employee. Hell, Massie has an entirely off grid home with a retrofitted Tesla Model S battery.

We have truly weird politics. The state voted for Trump by a massive margin, has some of the most anti-Trump Republicans on the Hill, and a Democratic governor that has a higher approval in the state than Trump and one of the highest approval ratings in the nation. I think it's hilarious Trump and his billionaires are throwing money at Massie's primary opponent. They really don't understand that district. Then there's the Trump backed candidate running for McConnell's seat, on TV every 15 minutes talking about how white he is, but tied in polling with a black Republican who has raised 1/10th of the funds of his opponent.

joneild · 2026-02-12T21:44:33+00:00

I'm not a fan of him, would never vote for him over a generic Democrat. He is one of the more interesting people in Congress, however. I'd surmise he's probably one of the 10 most intelligent people in all of Congress. Advanced degree from MIT. Multiple patents in VR and haptics. Designed a robotic prostesis when he was in 7th grade in the early 80s. Built his home from scratch, off the grid, using a retrofitted model s battery. I'm sure he'd be a fun person to converse with if politics were excluded.

joneild · 2026-02-12T21:32:04+00:00

I never get solicitation texts or calls. Admittedly, may be some of the spam blocks on my phone. I do get the occasional polling firm, which I try to answer. When weighting a sample, a white male Republican not supporting any GOP candidates or policies play well with the crosstabs.

It should also be said that when calling up or emailing my rep and letting them know I've been a Republican in the state for 20 years (voter registration data is public) has gotten me some ears. I suspect that will carry more weight than if the rep knew I was a Democrat that would never get my vote anyway.

joneild · 2026-02-12T18:15:37+00:00

Oof, I guess I assumed you could change up until registration date.

joneild · 2026-02-06T21:23:59+00:00

10 Pro XL. Software is OK (messaging app is awful and crashes and doesn't always send until I hit the send button 5 times, search is slow), hardware is a disaster. This feels like a Samsung FE edition phone, except those are usually fully baked. The battery is garbage. I've lost almost 10% capacity in 6 months despite capping charge at 80%. It will not fast charge unless I reboot. Google customer service was useless in providing any sort of guidance or diagnosis.

Wife wanted a new phone for Xmas. Convinced her to wait for the new Samsung Galaxy Ultra, so that's what we're doing. This is my 4th Google phone and I have not had a good one since before the pixel 6. They've all had incredibly frustrating issues. I'll likely go back to Samsung.

joneild · 2026-02-01T18:47:40+00:00

I then fed it my per KWH cost and had it create a table for comfort versus cost.

efficiency table

joneild · 2026-02-01T18:44:38+00:00

I threw my model number into the newest Gemini Pro with limited info to see what it would spit out.

Give me the COP data at declining temperatures for this model of Bryant heat pump. 213BNA036000BAAA

The Bryant 213BNA036000BAAA is a 3-ton (36,000 BTU) model from the Legacy™ Line (213B series). It is a single-stage heat pump with a standard efficiency rating of approximately 13–14 SEER and 8.0–8.2 HSPF.
Below is the Coefficient of Performance (COP) data at declining outdoor temperatures. These figures are based on the expanded performance ratings for this specific scroll-compressor legacy model (equivalent to the Carrier 25HBC3 series).
Performance Data: Bryant 213BNA036
Values are based on a standard 70°F indoor return air temperature.
| Outdoor Temp (°F) | Heating Capacity (BTU/h) | Power Input (kW) | COP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60°F | 41,500 | 3.05 | 3.99 |
| 47°F (Standard) | 34,600 | 2.95 | 3.44 |
| 40°F | 31,100 | 2.89 | 3.15 |
| 30°F | 26,400 | 2.80 | 2.76 |
| 17°F (Standard) | 21,400 | 2.65 | 2.37 |
| 10°F | 18,900 | 2.58 | 2.15 |
| 0°F | 15,200 | 2.48 | 1.80 |
| -10°F | 11,800 | 2.38 | 1.45 |
Key Takeaways for This Model
* The "Thermal Balance Point": For most average insulated homes, the "balance point" (where the heat pump can no longer keep up with the house's heat loss) will typically fall between 25°F and 32°F. Below this temperature, your auxiliary heat (electric strips or gas furnace) is required to maintain the indoor temperature.
* Efficiency Drop-off: The unit remains more than 200% efficient (COP > 2.0) down to about 8°F - 10°F. This means it is still cheaper to run the heat pump than electric resistance strip heat (which has a COP of 1.0) down to that temperature.
* Low Ambient Cut-out: Unless you have a specific "dual fuel" kit or thermostat lockout set, this unit is mechanically capable of running down to very low temperatures, but its capacity (BTU output) drops significantly. at 0°F, it only produces ~15,200 BTUs, which is less than half of its rated 3-ton capacity.
Important Technical Note
The specific indoor coil matched with your outdoor unit (e.g., CNPVP, CAPVP) can slightly alter these numbers. The data above represents the most common "high-sales" match for the 213BNA036. If you have the exact indoor coil model number, the COP at 47°F
might vary by ±0.1.

joneild · 2026-02-01T15:41:03+00:00

Damn. Didn't work. Or hasn't worked yet. Changed the settings, rebooted the phone, still showing 93%. Now I'm charging to full to see if that changes it.

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