tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post8518870480669992490..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Day 10 in the Solar FiascoSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-29427155835067759112014-06-04T17:41:55.108-04:002014-06-04T17:41:55.108-04:00As a sufferer of plantar fascitis and sesamoiditis...As a sufferer of plantar fascitis and sesamoiditis I feel your pain! Don't delay, get it tended to right away as my PF was ignored and then took over two years to heal! Stretching, rest and ice. In addition to the other suggestions above, if it's PF a frozen water bottle works WONDERS for rolling your foot on, icing and massaging in one shot. These days it's my right elbow...the elbow version of carpal tunnel I believe since it flares up after long periods of mouse or camera usage. The icing of various body parts just seems to rotate now that I'm over 40. SIGH....Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-86885167948986446722014-05-29T07:52:26.080-04:002014-05-29T07:52:26.080-04:00Plantar Fascitis is possible...I have had a few ca...Plantar Fascitis is possible...I have had a few cases at work involving that...sounds painful. I'm not an MD so I don't really know. I am hoping the solar is worth all this trouble. I trust that it can be done and if Greg or AM Solar can't fix it, they will have to find someone who can! Hope it is soon!!! Dad does have the patience of a saint...nice perk that he likes fix-it type projects. That would be a no thanks from me ;)Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-64767237541829153292014-05-28T21:18:24.356-04:002014-05-28T21:18:24.356-04:00Sherrie, unfortunately I am not a big help with yo...Sherrie, unfortunately I am not a big help with your toe issues nor your solar fiasco. I will just hang in here and empathize with you. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-28455472453384906972014-05-28T19:03:43.049-04:002014-05-28T19:03:43.049-04:00Sorry about all of your solar installation problem...Sorry about all of your solar installation problems. I can empathize with you as we had a difficult solar install on our vehicle as well. Luckily, our installer/ manufacturer was as committed to getting it fixed and functioning correctly as your installer is. I was always relieved to know that I was dealing with honest and reputable individuals, although I will admit at times I was really frustrated with the situation. We had issues with low voltage, solar not charging, generator not charging, error messages, faulty solar controller, etc.I am happy to report everything is all functioning properly now and everything works as it should. Just keep the faith that everything will work out and when you look back at this hopefully it will be just a small bump in the road for you. you will also be so much more knowledgeable about DC, AC, Solar etc. which I know will serve you sometime down the road. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-78331994491802861102014-05-28T00:28:15.211-04:002014-05-28T00:28:15.211-04:00Well? I think you ought to throw a part when this ...Well? I think you ought to throw a part when this solar business gets fixed.... OR we could have a party now and do a dance or something around your Winona and make the whatever electrical things shape up! People energy is good stuff!<br /><br />Furnish pie.... AND don't know about your toes. I get cramps in my toes sometimes so bad ... I wear flops?! and when I go into the grocery and come back out in the heat... get in Homer and blast! my toes curl up... wth..<br /><br />I've had to get out and walk the cramp out... pretty funny looking ... ol woman with curled toes. You're aging every day, Sherry. I mean unless you're Benjamin Button, we age not grow younger and stuff happens... toes, fingers, elbows... always something... but do drink plenty of water. ;)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62140289400550197192014-05-27T19:37:46.228-04:002014-05-27T19:37:46.228-04:00Thinking of you and hope you can find the solution...Thinking of you and hope you can find the solution for your toes soon! and, of course the solar too... Maybe besides seeing a podiatrist you could also treat yourself to a relaxing massage with special attention to feet/toes.<br />Take good care,<br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61478017001603440042014-05-27T13:21:48.980-04:002014-05-27T13:21:48.980-04:00Wish I had some words of wisdom for your toe pain ...Wish I had some words of wisdom for your toe pain and/or your solar pain, but I got nothing. Just know we're all hanging in there with you and sending positive thoughts your way. Good luck!Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32127071832832647712014-05-27T13:10:22.984-04:002014-05-27T13:10:22.984-04:00I'm so sorry the solar is still causing troubl...I'm so sorry the solar is still causing troubles and now to have foot pain. It doesn't sound like the symptoms I had from Plantar Facitis, but what worked for me was to stretch the muscle in your arch. You can do it manually with your hand pulling your toes back or while walking just stretch the muscle in the arch.<br /><br />To me it sounds like is Mortons Neuroma. I Googled toe pain and here is what I found.<br /><br />https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=A0LEV1MzxYRT5DYAzWZXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEza2ZxdGR2BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDA0OF8x?qid=20090928123236AAMgMYF<br /><br /><br />Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-42683381887037829842014-05-27T12:11:22.664-04:002014-05-27T12:11:22.664-04:00So sorry to hear about you having to tun back but ...So sorry to hear about you having to tun back but with all that money invested and time you must get that fixed! Your foot could be as your friends John and Pam said but being that it is inly in your toes is odd. I had that wonce for a long time and had gone tp a doctor and got a shot. I also filled up a plastic 8Oz. bottle with water,froze it,then rolled my foot across it. Felt great and helped alot. Also plunge your foot in cold ,cold water and keep it in there as long as you can. Take it up and roll your foot. Just a few extra tips.<br />Love yarobinkwalton@gmail,comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14414663558383436152014-05-27T10:20:27.116-04:002014-05-27T10:20:27.116-04:00Sorry to hear you are having to turn around, but t...Sorry to hear you are having to turn around, but that's a wise decision and Greg is hanging in with you ... which is a good thing.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-46066078021590304492014-05-27T10:07:54.025-04:002014-05-27T10:07:54.025-04:00we just spent $800 having our Aqua Hot worked on i...we just spent $800 having our Aqua Hot worked on in Goshen. . .now the Diesel Jets won't fire. . .sooo, we had the option of driving 4 hours back or having it looked at on our way to Mackinac. . .I know this doesn't help with your situation. . .but just know that you are not in the repair boat alone, we know it's not a great place to be. . .however, I think there are always reasons for delays. . .frustrating though they may be. Hang in there. . .prayin' for a quick fix once you make it back to the installer. . .good grief!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82995948215317218742014-05-27T09:34:03.941-04:002014-05-27T09:34:03.941-04:00Oh no --- I'm so sorry that you're having ...Oh no --- I'm so sorry that you're having to turn around and go back -- although at this point, it does seem like the best solution. This WILL be solved, one way or another. How fortunate that Greg has so much integrity and will do whatever it takes to make it right. Meanwhile, I hope you guys can find some pleasant distractions from the mess. Might also be a good time to visit a podiatrist if your foot problem doesn't go away in a few days with ice, stretching, and antiinflammatories. Eric had a similar issue and needed orthotics. Breathe and keep on finding moments of beauty in every day -- you're good at that. xoxoLaurelhttp://www.ravenandchickadee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-59523676612144198802014-05-27T09:27:37.210-04:002014-05-27T09:27:37.210-04:00I hope that going back and staying until it is wor...I hope that going back and staying until it is working right is the best solution. Not sure about the Plantar Fasciitis. I had it one summer because all I wear in summer is flip flops with no arch support. I finally started wearing new flip flops (Orthaheel) with great arch supports, and it went away eventually. I don't remember toe issues, however. Hope to hear better news your next post!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5208778017703544032014-05-27T09:20:26.802-04:002014-05-27T09:20:26.802-04:00I have plantar fasciitis and the pain has not been...I have plantar fasciitis and the pain has not been in my toes. The "electric" funny bone feeling sounds like nerve pain. Definitely go see a podiatrist while Winona is getting fixed. Since we tend to take better care of our rigs and our pets than we do ourselves it would be good to spend this forced down time to check it out. Don't give up on the solar - once resolved, you're going to love the freedom :-).Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-58122073985974875092014-05-27T08:42:23.659-04:002014-05-27T08:42:23.659-04:00Catherine says- "stretch your calves". ...Catherine says- "stretch your calves". Plantar Facitis is basically a tight tendon and stretching your calves will probably work it out. Also, eat bananas for the potassium.<br />We have no advice on the solar issue ..Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-50223840870818053922014-05-27T08:20:30.469-04:002014-05-27T08:20:30.469-04:00I thought the same as Pam, plantar fasciitis. The...I thought the same as Pam, plantar fasciitis. The symptoms sound very similar to what our friend experienced last year and a tennis ball seemed to work for him as well.<br /><br />Hope this is your last trip back to visit Greg and that he gets to the bottom of it soon. When we had electrical problems with our last rig, we spent so much time going back to WI to problem solve the situation…very frustrating. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31604406676406527872014-05-27T07:57:09.304-04:002014-05-27T07:57:09.304-04:00Seems you mentioned that these guys were offering ...Seems you mentioned that these guys were offering a "special" to a few folks in order to help them gain experience before becoming certified. Would be interesting to know how the other installations have gone and whether or not any have experienced problems with their installations or with their rigs following the installation. Might give you a clue about the true abilities of the installers. They may be the nicest guys in the world with the highest level of integrity, but even when this is solved (and it WILL be!), you'll always wonder what went wrong.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-89447232275549935602014-05-27T06:24:56.800-04:002014-05-27T06:24:56.800-04:00Well, Bummer:o(( So wish it had just been the bat...Well, Bummer:o(( So wish it had just been the battery. Sorry you have to delay summer plans but heading back sounds like the right thing to do. Hope the foot pain goes away and is just a "one of those things" problem. If not, get it checked out...your feet are more important than solar!!!Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12861534480215271722014-05-27T01:31:48.388-04:002014-05-27T01:31:48.388-04:00Well CRAP!..I think Karma will work out for you tw...Well CRAP!..I think Karma will work out for you two good folks...Just hang in there, like you have any choice.<br />I would have done the same thing for a deal, being on SS and pension. Not like we can go work some overtime to make up for it.<br />Take Care,<br />DavidUpriverdavidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51753034331542754302014-05-27T00:28:53.580-04:002014-05-27T00:28:53.580-04:00I hope they can fix the problems fast and get you ...I hope they can fix the problems fast and get you on your way. I would not be able to do any of the troubleshhooting Daved has been doing and would have to get a repair service to fix it. Hope your foot feels better. Is the pain near your toes. - gout ? Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-79663688335029614252014-05-26T23:17:48.855-04:002014-05-26T23:17:48.855-04:00My comment disappeared. In short--I think you made...My comment disappeared. In short--I think you made a wise decision to return to Greg as it is his responsibility to get your problem fixed. Your foot is more of a worry for me. I had plantar fasciitis, but the pain was mainly on the ball and heel of my feet. The doctor had me freeze a bottle of water and roll it back and forth three times a day. I also had to quite my "busy" job a Publix. Your feet take a lot of punishment with all your hiking and running so maybe when the MH is being fixed, you need to look up a local podiatrist and see what he says. There's plenty of info on the web. Google "toe pain" and see if any symptoms fit your situation. I hope you feel better soon. Please keep us posted. Please excuse if you get two comments.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371157074687319596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-44935527844951964362014-05-26T22:47:01.661-04:002014-05-26T22:47:01.661-04:00Oh my, you guys just can't seem to catch a bre...Oh my, you guys just can't seem to catch a break! Dealing with the non working solar and now your foot. We have no ideas about either, sorry to say.<br />GayleJim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-67206750808903438432014-05-26T22:44:09.499-04:002014-05-26T22:44:09.499-04:00Wish I was close enough for the battery sale! My...Wish I was close enough for the battery sale! My goodness, what a conundrum you are in! Everyone else says "go back," but before I drove 177 miles, I might get a second opinion from a DC specialist. Sometimes, a problem like that needs a new set of eyes....<br /><br />Sending lots of positive thoughts....SuzanneSuzannehttp://www.taketothehighway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-58927979880021711982014-05-26T22:20:39.737-04:002014-05-26T22:20:39.737-04:00Perhaps you should keep the batterys and forget so...Perhaps you should keep the batterys and forget solar. You may be better off in the long run. Have them refund all money spent.ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33215241597344961892014-05-26T22:20:33.298-04:002014-05-26T22:20:33.298-04:00Sherry, could your foot problem be plantar fasciti...Sherry, could your foot problem be plantar fascitis? Our son had this and it sounds just like his symptoms. He is a distance runner and was always barefoot at home. Going barefoot a lot can cause this. Rolling your foot on a tennis ball at night was his biggest help. I've attached a website that explains this. Hope this helps.<br /><br />http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/plantar-fasciitis-topic-overview<br /><br />Sorry you have to come across the turnpike again...not a fun road for sure!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.com