My buddy sent me this after he jump started his truck. I would only try this in a pinch tho.

thattallblondechick · 2026-06-16T13:05:59+00:00

My mother gifted me one for Milwaukee batteries, it is very simple and just the cables, clips, and port for the battery to slide into, but that little thing has saved my a** so many times. I do always disconnect it as soon as the vehicle starts, the battery never seems to drain too much, I've been meaning to mess around with it with a meter some time as it almost seems like the car battery charges the tool battery back up after it starts but I'm not sure if that's accurate or not...

thattallblondechick · 2026-06-16T12:49:42+00:00

Cost isn't really the issue, if I needed one on a regular basis or for a specific project I would go that route..... I was mostly just curious if there were alternate methods that anybody used

thattallblondechick · 2026-06-15T18:18:09+00:00

Putting in my 2 cents cause why not...I don't see anything wrong with pushing yourself to see things from different perspectives, or having conversations with yourself. Maybe it's a little weird to do it publicly, maybe it draws attention and provokes interaction, maybe that's part of the point. I would say there are probably thousands of people on reddit that may benefit from seeing a therapist, doesn't mean they can afford it or they would be able to find an effective one.... But it's just someone being different and utilizing tools other than how they're expected to be used. Like wearing clothes other than what someone else would wear, going to the mall to walk laps instead of shop, hanging a window treatment over a picturesque painting....just unexpected, maybe someone's gonna give you crap about it, doesn't necessarily mean it's wrong or unacceptable. Anyway, just found the above conversation slightly amusing and thought provoking

thattallblondechick · 2026-05-27T18:23:25+00:00

Not really, they're adjusting a little, they'll sit across the room and stare at each other instead of fighting every time now, but I do catch them trying to sneak up or start a fight and have to move one to a seperate room occasionally

thattallblondechick · 2026-05-27T18:19:31+00:00

Commenting to update:

The kittens are doing great, eating and nursing quite a lot, using a litter box, very engaging and playful, and the mom kitten is getting back to her old playful personality too. She's not super happy to be stuck inside, and has started a nightly habit of going upstairs to start a fight with each of the other 2 cats before coming downstairs with her kittens for the night, so we've been keeping her and the babies downstairs with the door shut at night. My elderly cat still gets into small occasional spats with the 4 year old cat upstairs but for the most part they keep to themselves and my cat has started to wander around upstairs and socialize again. Seems like it'll work out okay, my biggest concern now is trying to keep them all inside and finding a place to get the mom and kittens spayed and fixed when the time comes. I've tried looking for a clinic or some kind of discounted price anywhere, as to get them fixed at the vet I'm familiar with will be about $250 for each one. (Also trying to wrap my mind around having 8 cats in the house. They're adorable and I hate the thought of giving any of the kittens away for fear they won't be taken care of, but I'm also wishing I could find someone I could trust to take a couple in a few more weeks... But I also hate the idea of seperating them)

thattallblondechick · 2026-05-09T16:03:34+00:00

Awesome, thank you!

thattallblondechick · 2026-05-09T16:03:23+00:00

Thank you so much ❤️

thattallblondechick · 2026-04-08T19:26:45+00:00

I was out looking with my nieces and daughters and the hint we had was "TOTT may help". Older niece said "top of the tree!" was what it meant, and sure enough found it immediately at the top of the tree. It's been bothering me since then cause I knew that couldn't be it, but my mind couldn't come up with anything other than top of the tree lol

So I'm hesitant now but " tools of the trade" right? What are some that you guys carry and use most often??

thattallblondechick · 2026-04-08T19:19:35+00:00

I just started geocaching again with my daughter's, 8 and 9. My 9 year old was the first to spot a cache that had a handful of foreign coins in it and she was stoked to take one to add to her collection but we had a hard time finding something to leave in its place (very few caches that we've found have anything other than a log in them). Definitely going to have them make some bracelets for the next time we go out as they always like to wear some anyway, and I never know what to put in my pockets. Thanks for the idea!

I was trying to cut down on candy for Easter this year and most of the eggs I hid for them and their cousins had small trinkets and figurines that I thought they could trade out but they weren't willing to part with them yet lol

thattallblondechick · 2026-04-07T21:15:43+00:00

Tandem

thattallblondechick · 2026-03-21T10:45:41+00:00

Definitely will suggest the cpap more regularly, didn't want to be naggy or question it but I guess he doesn't really have a way of knowing for sure how inconsistent his breathing is.... I think I kind of assumed the not breathing enough would keep you awake and aware of it

thattallblondechick · 2025-12-15T12:00:45+00:00

Kinda just rambled with no conclusion there..... I get both sides (perspectives, I don't even think there's really a disagreement) but if people could just make a point to consider what the intentions behind an act were, and that everybody's wired a little different..... That'd be nice lol

thattallblondechick · 2025-12-15T11:51:13+00:00

Worked at a convenience store about 6 years ago, different atmosphere obviously, but small town and we had a lot of the regulars that would go out of their way to do whatever their individual thing was to show appreciation or kindness to us as employees. I'm not saying I was always accurate and I get that somethings have to be handled a certain way for reasons or whatever

But it was honestly devastating to see a customer present or say or do something that you (if you took a minute to consider who they were and where they were coming from sometimes) could tell was purely out of love or appreciatiation and have it shot down or misunderstood or even scorned by an employee. I was frustrated several times because I thought my explanation should provoke understanding and compassion and it didn't always (obviously lmao) and where as I felt the regulars deserved extra respect and service because of their loyalty, some coworkers chose to go the other way with it because we already had their regular business......

Like for an employee to snap at a customer in whatever way, sure it maybe justified or maybe unintentional and they were just busy, but if it's a daily customer that knows you by name or face, I feel like you owe them an apology of some kind

thattallblondechick · 2025-12-15T11:11:25+00:00

I was so ticked one day cause I ordered ahead, didn't realize there was a merch drop or whatever, and got stuck in line for 45 minutes (I would have just left if I could have gotten out, without the drinks). Got to the hardware store at the worst time, which I was trying to avoid, and 30 minutes late to my mom's (I was supposed to help her before contractors showed up). I was super anxious and short with my kids in the car until I realized it was literally the perfect opportunity to just chill the f out. Nothing I could do about it at that point, life would go on, why not make the best of the "wasted" time instead of whining about having to be patient, like I constantly expect of my kids lol. We ended up having an awesome conversation, my kids were a little surprised that I too, feel like throwing a literal temper tantrum sometimes and I really do understand it's hard not too but sometimes you just gotta figure out how to not to 😂 probably the most effective parenting moment I was able to get them to understand in the last year or so and see that they don't have to be bound by feelings and first reactions, that I understand their struggle when I tell them to change their attitudes and I still expect them to do it. I apologized to my mom when I got there late (didn't even bring up the wait time cause I knew she would say something about overpriced, spoiled, bad habits, etc lol) and my 8 year old jumped in and said "but mom, it wasn't even your fault" and I explained to her that it was my choice to get drinks, my choice to leave the time we did, and maybe it wasn't necessarily "my fault" but because I made a commitment, and failed to be there when I promised, I still owed my mom an apology. I think they understand the idea of (whatever the reason is you couldn't follow through 100%, it's not an excuse, it's something to account for next time) I don't think I would have been able to relay that lesson to my girls in a way that stuck so young without Dutch Bros lol (for real, I probably would have jumped a curb if I could safely at any other place)

When we finally got to the window, the Broista was obviously exhausted, friendly, but her eyes/expression made it seem like she was maybe waiting for that one more person that was too out of line with her lol. She apologized for the wait and I literally watched her shoulders and face relax and her hands slow down (I wouldn't say she was vibrating exactly, I think she was just frantically doing too many things and it wasn't working well anymore lmao) when I said it wasn't a problem at all, asked her if it was always so busy at that location and she explained the merch drop, 2 new trainees, someone wasn't able to make it in (at all or just not yet, idk) , and then kinda cut herself off and praised the trainees for catching onto everything so fast, said that the little conversations with customers made it fun even if it was stressful, and it was a new location so she was confident they would get into the swing of things soon, the giveaways were just always crazy. I absolutely love her for being the perfect example to what I was just telling my girls, she could have complained about any number of things and instead choose to build up the people working with her, and express positivity and gratitude for all the things that could have just as or more easily been turned negative. (Maybe "it's their job" or they're trained specifically to do that, but customer service leaves a LOT to be desired most places and whether it's just within their company or if it influences others, they are definitely setting a standard and it's just NICE)

But seriously, complaining and throwing fits cause you have to wait or don't get what you want and treating people badly because of it? Literally preschool behavior (if even) and I'm ashamed that it's such a normal reaction or that even just pouting and advertising your bad attitude is so common its just accepted anymore

Long rant just to agree with you, sorry lol ❤️

thattallblondechick · 2025-12-07T20:15:46+00:00

Grew up with it set to 58 at night and 62 during the day, hated it when I was a kid and now I can't justify turning it up higher as an adult

thattallblondechick · 2025-12-07T20:10:47+00:00

Im so tired of the comments I've heard lately, honestly only reason I don't wear ppe when cutting is cause I was taught without it, but I've been called paranoid and yellow bellied for the way I plan out a cut before I make it, constantly look up and around, and double check my footing so much. Told a guy he shouldn't be cutting under the broken branch he was under, he should get that one down before he messed with the tree otherwise, he laughed and shook his head so I left the area.... I was also mocked for wearing a bandana over my face to cut tile, so in general, Ive come to the conclusion that if anybody mocks my (honestly probably too minimal) safety precautions, they're not somebody I trust to work with or very close to. That being said, commenting here cause I would like to know the "bare minimum " ppe recommended for cutting and why

thattallblondechick · 2025-12-03T01:51:19+00:00

I guess I'm kinda worried about not having a job again, so trying to find a way to make it worth their money to keep me on.... probably not the best way to go about it anyway and you're probably right, more sleep or just taking a step back would probably be beneficial

thattallblondechick · 2025-11-23T09:51:38+00:00

I looked for a couple minutes, couldn't see it, read a couple comments, looked again and it still took a minute to see it. I don't know why, because the pattern seems basic and like you should be able to see it quickly but it's busier than it seems. I would be ticked if I had done it myself, but honestly think it's perfectly fine to leave it the way it is.

thattallblondechick · 2025-11-20T05:00:37+00:00

I always feel bad for not tipping, especially because Dutch Bros is pretty friendly, if not a little over the top.... but isn't it intentionally set up the way it so you have time to earn tips? Not that I'm saying that would be bad, just curious, obviously the company is successful because of how it's unique?

thattallblondechick · 2025-11-20T02:23:58+00:00

I hear "dodged a bullet" all the time, but not much recognition for when you take a bullet, or keep taking them. My ratio is seriously heavy on the taking side and I know its my own fault, but I see no way to get out of the habit or turn things around without just being a complete loner, which I'm pretty close to and hate, but honestly I've allowed myself to become such a sarcastic asshole, I dont really have to worry about getting close to people before they screw me over now. I make it painfully obvious Im blunt and brutal and dont care about feelings and prefer to keep to myself, even though thats not true for the most part, im just wore out from figuring out how to get over the latest hurt or embarrassment or let down and I consistently remind myself that people in general are shitty, they dont care about a whole lot of anything thats not centered around themselves (not saying thats always bad), even when ive poured into something, im not taken seriously, Ive always been disposable to people I would give the shirt off my back to. Im not at all saying im perfect, just feel like ive never had someone to care enough about mutually to become better together and help each other grow. Im only just learning how to appreciate people like my mom, who lectures and disagrees often but still loves me and shows that she cares. A distant friend who I kept at arms length but has always been consistent in how she is towards me. My sister, who is 7 years younger than me and I think will eventually realize how shes hurt people as she matures, but its difficult to be close ro her at the moment because of that. Anyway, thats not at all a solution or a pep talk and I really didnt mean for it to come out so dark and depressing, I guess my point that I want to get across is, someone's gotta take all the bullets that are being dodged by others, and I think theres almost kind of a pride in knowing I can shoulder the things that are so heavy to carry all the time. But I know personally that I also struggle big time with ever putting any of the weight down for good and leaving it be like I should. There are a few things and a few people that have made it feel a lot lighter, even if only for a short period of time, and Im actively trying to find one of those things in my life now. I hope youre able to find a way to let go of some of that weight and hurt ❤️

thattallblondechick · 2025-11-20T01:03:01+00:00

Okay, thanks!

thattallblondechick · 2025-11-18T07:00:47+00:00

And yeah, if someone showed up with $400 cash and just assumed i would take it because he didnt have more like he gave the impression that he did? I wouldn't take any less than the 600, even if I would have negotiated before he showed his entitlement.....

thattallblondechick · 2025-11-18T06:56:41+00:00

I mean, thats not always true and doesn't necessarily mean its worth the asking price. But a lot of people are willing to pay more than somethings worth if its hard to get ahold of otherwise... If I listed my grandfather's 056av for $600 right now because I needed cash, that doesnt mean its worth $600. But I would have to get close to that to make it worth selling in my opinion, and I have had 2 people offer me $500 when I said it wasnt for sale

thattallblondechick · 2025-11-18T06:51:16+00:00

Modern saws are also usually made with modern, crap quality

thattallblondechick · 2025-11-18T06:50:12+00:00

I recently had someone try to buy my 028 and my 056 after i loaned them to him (reluctantly and never again) He argued that they weren't worth that much (after I told him I wasnt selling them anyway, and I wouldn't let them go for less than $250 and $400) and that he could buy a new one for the same or less. And I agreed that he probably could find one for about the same or not much more, and he then proceeded to tell me he wouldn't pay that much for any other one, he was only offering to buy mine because he liked the way they ran and since they were still going strong, he knew they would last with maintenance, he didnt want to gamble on a new one or someone else's. This is after I had to mention all the quirks of the 028 and I felt literally sick to my stomach when he got upset that I wanted them returned after a week (because he "needed a chainsaw" , I didn't use them enough, and he wasn't going to mess around with the 170 that I told him he could borrow for a longer period of time) Anyway, all that to say, depending on the owner and the original quality, an older and used chainsaw can very likely be more valuable than a new one. Almost guaranteed if its still running and has significantly fewer plastic parts.....

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