“House rejects Bowles-Simpson, Obama budgets”
The Zero’s budget goes down, 414-0.
Finally, the House exhibits a sign (just one, mind you) of sanity.
Me: Scairdy Cat
Just finished up some interim fixes on our main electrical service panel. Breathing normally again. *heh* I’m not particularly ashamed to say I’m uncomfortable working around the mains to our home. When I was a very stupid young boy, I managed to shock myself breathless–and even more senseless than I was before contacting 110 volts at 15-20 AMPs–on a few occasions just “messing around” (no, not the proverbial forks in outlets; not even I was that stupid as a child) with still plugged in radios, etc. Now, as a Certified Olde Pharte, I take more precautions than I’m sure are needed, but at least I’ve steered clear of any more 110 Volt (or 120, now) shocks. I especially don’t need the 100 AMP mains coursing through my body.
So… yes, I have replaced main circuit breakers on service panels without having the electric company pull the service temporarily, contrary to ALL advice from EVERYWHERE. *heh* But. I do
- Wear a long-sleeved cotton shirt and
- Rubber gloves with protective over-gloves (to keep the
rubber gloves from being damaged, maintaining their protective
nature) and - Stand on a rubber mat with rubber-soled shoes while
- Using insulated tools
I also may add additional eye protection beyond just my glasses.
Scairdy cat? Maybe, but I have managed to stay alive… 🙂