I mailed two bill payments on December 28. To date, neither party has received them. Have cancelled the checks. My son told me that one of his neighbors had just received a letter postmarked December 22.
Power was out for 48 hours at my house in Austin but back on now. Water pressure is very very low. Water pressure probably wont be back to normal for a few more days. Using snow melt for flushing TMI.
Years ago I was researching hangars for small aircraft. One of the manufacturers was Erect-a-Tube. I received some really interesting recommendations when I Googled the manufacturer's name.
For local channels, I use an indoor powered antenna that I purchased from the big A. It is rather finicky about orientation and placement but when properly situated provides a decent picture. A plus is that it receives some channels that are not included in the standard cable's broadcast of local channels.
Several years ago I purchased a Kobalt 80 volt chain saw from Lowe's. I was really impressed by its power so much so that I also purchased a Kobalt string trimmer and lawn mower. All use the same 80 volt battery. All start immediately with the push of a button. At my age I don't need to wear myself out pulling some cord trying to get a gas engine to start.