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[UK82]

I just got back from spending the night at my folks house. There's nothing scarier than seeing my Dad's name on caller ID at 2:30 in the morning. Another dizzy spell from vertigo/inner ear. It just lays him out cold. He has medicine for dizziness and nausea but he can only take them when a spell comes on. Problem is that he vomits them out most of the time so they're worthless. My poor mother can barely walk so it's particularly stressful for her. I wish I could do more but sometimes I feel helpless.

 

[_Rooster]

Seems like high tide would wipe that village out daily.

Linky

 

[bertfan31]

@Ben101er hate to hear that about your golf. I know how much it means to me and I don't want to think of the day I quit. My grandfather played for over 50 years and started shooting his age when he was in his 60's. He changed his swing for a while after suffering with back issues and then just said he was done.

 

[bertfan31]

Sawnee, I don't feel that way about you at all.

Interesting last sentence. Living in this place, it is not useless to me. I'm always learning and growing in the limits of my perceptions, I didn't give it purpose.

You didn't contribute much to the sarcasm level of the Earth, I'll tell you that. winking emoji here

 

[_Rooster]

Humans simply have to realize just how important we are to the Earth and to the universe itself for that matter.

OK. Part B: That my friend is faith. With all of the stinkers among farts, I do believe it's healthy I have a weak olfactory senses, I can only inform what I know about human divinity. The existence of our divinity is no greater a miracle than our existence in multiple Goldilock zones.

 

[bertfan31]

OK. Part B: That my friend is faith. With all of the stinkers among farts, I do believe it's healthy I have a weak olfactory senses, I can only inform what I know about human divinity. The existence of our divinity is no greater a miracle than our existence in multiple Goldilock zones.

Once again, that was meant to be pretty thick sarcasm. I'm not as important to the Earth as the average tree.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Some events in life you never forget. This is one of them for me. I was headed to work when i heard the news on the radio. I thought it was a joke because we were always joking that some day it would happen. Ships were always hitting the supports and notice no bumpers surrounded them. My coworker was an eye witness. He was on the bridge headed North from Bradenton when the Southbound span came crashing down. Just in time to see the Greyhound bus go over into the Gulf.

 

[berniecarbo]

I just got back from spending the night at my folks house. There's nothing scarier than seeing my Dad's name on caller ID at 2:30 in the morning. Another dizzy spell from vertigo/inner ear. It just lays him out cold. He has medicine for dizziness and nausea but he can only take them when a spell comes on. Problem is that he vomits them out most of the time so they're worthless. My poor mother can barely walk so it's particularly stressful for her. I wish I could do more but sometimes I feel helpless.

Not trying to be nosy, but has he been diagnosed? When Meniere's was bad enough that I'd pass out, I'd wake up and vomit steadily for about 8 hours. They gave me a suppository to use in those cases.

 

[warrior-cat]

I'm back baby! Decided to go fishing today even though the wind is gusting heavy. This morning not so bad. After struggling the first 6 times I went this year yielding only 3 total bass, this morning was a good change. After hooking 3 and not landing any of them I checked the lure and the hook. The spur on the hook was gone (broken off) so it was easy to spit out. I changed the hook but missed the 4th one too. But, the new hook proved useful as I proceeded to hook and land the next three. Missed the next one but landed another two after that. Missed the next then, landed my biggest one of the day. Score today Warrior-cat 6 - Large Mouth Bass 6. Brought a few (5) home, wife wanted some fresh fish to filet. Pictured below are the ones brought home.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Well.....I'm done for the day. Spent the afternoon mowing the back yard and half of one of the fields. Grass was getting tall but that's OK. I normally let it all grow fairly long this time of year (when it rains a lot Mother Nature does it for me 'cause you can't mow). Grass seeds...cut it...there, free grass seed every year. The fields 25 years ago were total weed patches. All kinds, types and sizes. Hardly a blade of grass to be found. After mowing at a fairly high setting (mow more often I guess) with the grass seeding itself like today...the fields look better than many people's front yards. Still has a lot of weeds but hard to see now with all the grass.

So, the Mrs is concocting some type of chicken casserole, get cleaned up, and maybe have an adult beverage (beer...no hard stuff) and ...... relax.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

I'm back baby! Decided to go fishing today even though the wind is gusting heavy. This morning not so bad. After struggling the first 6 times I went this year yielding only 3 total bass, this morning was a good change. After hooking 3 and not landing any of them I checked the lure and the hook. The spur on the hook was gone (broken off) so it was easy to spit out. I changed the hook but missed the 4th one too. But, the new hook proved useful as I proceeded to hook and land the next three. Missed the next one but landed another two after that. Missed the next then, landed my biggest one of the day. Score today Warrior-cat 6 - Large Mouth Bass 6. Brought a few (5) home, wife wanted some fresh fish to filet. Pictured below are the ones brought home.

I've had sea bass but don't think I've ever had large, or small mouth bass. How is in comparison to some others....perch, walleye, cod, etc?

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Any chance that the China Long March 5B rocket lands on the WH? Just wondering.

 

[warrior-cat]

I've had sea bass but don't think I've ever had large, or small mouth bass. How is in comparison to some others....perch, walleye, cod, etc?

Some don't like it as much but, my wife has a mix she soaks it in that helps take away the fishy taste and smell. Not sure what is in it except lemon and baking soda.

 

[starchief5]

Been looking for a 57 Chevy project. This is the best I've been able to find so far. Should I go for it?

 

[warrior-cat]

Been looking for a 57 Chevy project. This is the best I've been able to find so far. Should I go for it?

Looks like a dead end to me.

 

[bertfan31]

Oh my! I am full! Brisket didn't happen like I planned but I snuck around behind it and overtook it in the end. I fiddled around and let the egg creep up to 300° and couldn't get it to come down below that without snuffing the fire. No worries, 5 hours later Mr. Brisket was at 203° so I took it off and wrapped it up good for a 2 hour rest.

I've seen where people have cooked them at 400° with good results. I think, from experience, that the higher the temperature you cook it at, the longer the rest period needs to be. Give the collagen time to convert to gelatin. Temperature alone doesn't get it done.

 

[bertfan31]

I've had sea bass but don't think I've ever had large, or small mouth bass. How is in comparison to some others....perch, walleye, cod, etc?

Sea bass is so gooood! Never ate one but I hear freshwater bass are not good eats. Hard to beat a perch though. Ate a bunch of walleye when I lived in Michigan and liked that too.

 

[_Rooster]

pretty thick

I thought it was a joke because we were always joking that some day it would happen.

I made that assumption too and now understand I'm a victim of anglo-saxon toxic masculinity caused anthropocentric speciesism that's made me an inhumane heartless cannibal. A clueless interpretation by folks exhibiting characteristics of serious narcissistic personality disorders with zero comprehension of diet, fire, proteins, or man.

 

[UK82]

Not trying to be nosy, but has he been diagnosed? When Meniere's was bad enough that I'd pass out, I'd wake up and vomit steadily for about 8 hours. They gave me a suppository to use in those cases.

You're not nosy at all. I appreciate the advice. Dad's been diagnosed on several occasions with both vertigo and inner ear problems. The doctor found a lot of drainage during his last visit too which compounds the situation. He's frustrated. His greatest fear is having an attack while driving. Scares me too so I've been his stand-in chauffeur whenever necessary.

 

[UK82]

Sea bass is so gooood! Never ate one but I hear freshwater bass are not good eats. Hard to beat a perch though. Ate a bunch of walleye when I lived in Michigan and liked that too.

Sea bass is the king of good eating IMO. It's right up there with crab and lobster. Expensive but well worth it.

 

[berniecarbo]

You're not nosy at all. I appreciate the advice. Dad's been diagnosed on several occasions with both vertigo and inner ear problems. The doctor found a lot of drainage during his last visit too which compounds the situation. He's frustrated. His greatest fear is having an attack while driving. Scares me too so I've been his stand-in chauffeur whenever necessary.

If he hasn't seen an ENT Dr, then I'd suggest that. I went a couple of years with heart doctors and neurosurgeons before seeing an ENT and finally finding out why I was dizzy and or passing out. Diet and plenty of water has been fantastic for me. General practicioners aren't always very familiar with his problem. Over the years, I've learned what to look for and can take meclizine or other motion sickness pills before it gets bad.

 

[UK82]

If he hasn't seen an ENT Dr, then I'd suggest that. I went a couple of years with heart doctors and neurosurgeons before seeing an ENT and finally finding out why I was dizzy and or passing out. Diet and plenty of water has been fantastic for me. General practicioners aren't always very familiar with his problem. Over the years, I've learned what to look for and can take meclizine or other motion sickness pills before it gets bad.

Thanks! He's been to an ENT several times. In fact he has an appointment this week. His list of doctors is impressive to say the least. Combine that with my Mom's and they're funding some rich kids college education.

 

[berniecarbo]

Thanks! He's been to an ENT several times. In fact he has an appointment this week. His list of doctors is impressive to say the least. Combine that with my Mom's and they're funding some rich kids college education.

If you are seeing an ENT, you probably don't need this info, but fwiw I'll pass it on as it had an effect on me. They kept me taking stuff like Claritin D to avoid sinus infections as the infection could get in the ear. I haven't looked lately, but at the time sinus meds all had negative impact on the prostate and now I have an enlarged prostate. All the sinus meds say take with water. I figured out the water was doing as much good as the meds, so I quit taking the meds. My ENT gave me a list of things to eat and what to avoid and I'm pretty strict in following it. The list looks a lot like one a heart dr would give you.

 

[Ben101er]

Conch Key, a tiny fishing village in the Keys. Don't hang around if a hurricane comes that way. You will wind up in Cuba.

Hey, where is the golf course?

 

[UK_fan_41102]

That is my favored pie.

Before marriage, my wife hated coconut cream pie, now it's one of her favorites thanks to me.

 

[Ben101er]

Any chance that the China Long March 5B rocket lands on the WH? Just wondering.

I was hoping it would hit the YUM.

 

[Ben101er]

@Ben101er hate to hear that about your golf. I know how much it means to me and I don't want to think of the day I quit. My grandfather played for over 50 years and started shooting his age when he was in his 60's. He changed his swing for a while after suffering with back issues and then just said he was done.

Well, you will have to come down and play in my farewell tour.

 

[bertfan31]

Well, you will have to come down and play in my farewell tour.

I'll certainly do that!

 

[UK82]

If you are seeing an ENT, you probably don't need this info, but fwiw I'll pass it on as it had an effect on me. They kept me taking stuff like Claritin D to avoid sinus infections as the infection could get in the ear. I haven't looked lately, but at the time sinus meds all had negative impact on the prostate and now I have an enlarged prostate. All the sinus meds say take with water. I figured out the water was doing as much good as the meds, so I quit taking the meds. My ENT gave me a list of things to eat and what to avoid and I'm pretty strict in following it. The list looks a lot like one a heart dr would give you.

Thanks. I'll pass on the info since I'll be seeing the old man tomorrow for Mother's Day.

 

[vhcat70]

Not trying to be nosy, but has he been diagnosed? When Meniere's was bad enough that I'd pass out, I'd wake up and vomit steadily for about 8 hours. They gave me a suppository to use in those cases.

Was also thinking Meniere's.

 

[vhcat70]

If you are seeing an ENT, you probably don't need this info, but fwiw I'll pass it on as it had an effect on me. They kept me taking stuff like Claritin D to avoid sinus infections as the infection could get in the ear. I haven't looked lately, but at the time sinus meds all had negative impact on the prostate and now I have an enlarged prostate. All the sinus meds say take with water. I figured out the water was doing as much good as the meds, so I quit taking the meds. My ENT gave me a list of things to eat and what to avoid and I'm pretty strict in following it. The list looks a lot like one a heart dr would give you.

FWIW, at your advanced age, prostate likely enlarged w/o the sinus meds.

 

[berniecarbo]

FWIW, at your advanced age, prostate likely enlarged w/o the sinus meds.

I agree, but I think it came earlier than it should have.

 

[_Rooster]

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Happy Mother's Day to all who are mothers.

This should be a beautiful day weather wise. Lots of sunshine. One of my cousins pastors a church in Indian Rocks and we are heading down to visit and enjoy fellowship with friends and family.

We lost my mother in 2007 at age 95 but her memory will remain for an eternity. She was a good woman, excellent wife and mother. So I consider I was blessed. I trust all have a great day

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 76°F, cloudy and humid. Slight rain chance today, increasing tonight. Our high should reach 87°F.

Glad everybody survived the Chinese rocket. Errant space debris can mess one's week up quick.

Happy Mother's Day.

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 55° and sunny, with Gusty winds and a high of 72° expected later today.

Everyone stay safe out there today.

 

[awf]

Happy Mother's Day to the ladies of the D........where would we be without you......

 

[cordmaker]

Morning D, wind is howling here in the Berg!!!!! Storms moving in!!!

Happy Mother's Day to BEV!! I use to be called Mr. Mom, raised 3 youngins for 12 years by myself, it was a struggle!!! Full custody!!!!

I hope the D, has a great day and Prayers for the D!!!!!
Oh, by the way, Mrs. M made a Pecan Pie yesterday, we had no sugar in the house, don't ever remember that, but she used honey, plus she threw in some chocolate chips, better this morning than last night!!!!

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. I hope all the wifes and daughters and mothers are having a great Mother's Day. Thought I'd put up a classic Bill Monroe song, covered by Ernest Tubb, in case you want to dance with that special mother in your life.