- Thanks, Warrior.
- 75% of single mothers are unvaccinated. Hard to understand.
- Both of my rotator cuffs are sore.
- Unsteady on my get.
- I'm only 78.
- If all else fails, changer your bait to sand colored worms.
- As you were.
- Take good care.
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I have been having to ice down my hip and we made some home made ice packs. We put 1 cup of alcohol and 2 cups water in a freezer bag, this makes the best ice pack I have ever used!!!! It doesn't freeze sloid so you can mold it around what ever you need. A word of warning, DO NOT out it directly on your skin, it will burn it!!!! Word of experience!!!
First thing I do in the morning is take 600 mg of ibuprofen and about 45 mins later I take 400 more........I also use some homeopathic remedies.........Oh.......and don't forget the occasional shot of alcohol for break through pain.......I am supposed to be on Celibrex.......when I quit taking it it was running me $475 a month.
That's what I was on at one time, my best friend who is a pharmacist wanted me off of it, I take Meloxicam now. Cost me less than $20 for a 3 month supply.
I have thought about trying to build a small still.......number one to see if I can do it and secondly..........to have a snort or two of good moonshine around........
I haven't even looked into the cost of the medication since I have been on Medicare.......as long as it is bearable........I was diagnosed with chronic arthritis in my mid 40's.....they said I had the spine of a 75 yr old man.......It hasn't gotten any better...........
awf, I don't know where you get your meds, I wanted to stay with my friends drug store, but wallyworld made the price where I didn't have a choice. I have 4 prescription that I pay less than $40 for all of them every three months! It also helps that my wife's nephew is a specialist in Medicare, every year he calls us and moves mine to whatever is best and cheapest!!!
Just to let you fellers know...OEC is still functioning at a fairly medium level. Glad to see everyone else is also.
Went to the U P this summer, caught some beer, drank some fish. It was nice.
I'll be back.
Went to the U P this summer, caught some beer, drank some fish. It was nice.
I'll be back.
Good choice but if you ever reach a point in your life where you must have spine surgery make sure you get the best you can find. I hit the internet and did some research. Last year (during covid) I had major spinal surgery and most of my spine was fused and the doc built me a new pelvis. Even at my age I would do it again a hundred times. The relief from pain was immediate but I did have to learn to walk again.
I had reached a point where I could not walk and my future was a wheelchair and unbearable pain. Two neurosurgeons told me they could not help me as it was too complicated and they were not sure of the results. They said they knew of two doctors who might attempt helping me but one was in New York City and the other in Tampa. I told them no way I go to New York for surgery in the middle of Covid-19 so I would try my luck with the doc in Tampa. He agreed to see me and told me it would be rough and was I up for it? I told him I would sharpen his knife, just cut me and relieve the pain. Surgery was about 10 hours and within a few days I was in rehab and on my way. Now I can walk without any kind of aid and have a normal lifestyle. At age 78 I am thankful.
I will share a few x-rays. The first is before surgery. This is an absolute train wreck with nerves and my spine all twisted together.
After surgery. Notice the spacing and the nerves are not pinched by bone
A side view. Again the doctor cleaned it up and minimized the stenosis. And I got back two inches of height I had lost. Now I am back to 6'2" the same as I was in the Army.
But as I said going through this is not a piece of cake and prayers from friends and family helped me push that extra step in rehab. But it was worth every effort.
Thanks Sawanee. Doctor said he suggested to hold off for now so I’m good with that. Would require taken out the problem disk and putting a spacer in, then go into back to insert screws. Right now it’s not so bad with medication.
Good news, sounds like you have a good physician. That is important when you are messing with your spine. God bless you and good health wishes
Good to see you OEC, was wondering if I was going to have to put an ABP out on you and come looking for you!!!Just to let you fellers know...OEC is still functioning at a fairly medium level. Glad to see everyone else is also.
Went to the U P this summer, caught some beer, drank some fish. It was nice.
I'll be back.
A funny:
I used to be a maintenance mechanic for several years in a factory (made the Subway buns). They brought in a factory manager who was a know-it-all engineer (aren't they all?). He would insist we do things his way rather than how we knew how to do it. When his way didn't work, he would say, "Hmm, that shouldn't do that."
Kind of sounds like what happened to us at Dyno Nobel making det cord, he comes in and says why don't we try doing it this way! Well because it won't work like that, this is explosives we are working with here! Well when do you want to try doing it your way? Next week, ok go ahead, I taking vacation next week!!!!
The orthapedic surgeon that I was seeing has designed many you devices for surgery like the halo for neck surgery......one of the top surgeons in the country.........he was reccomended by my doctor friend and my uncle who was a doctor...........he told me that there was nothing he could do for my spondylosis or the spinal stenosis....I have lost 13/4" height since I signed up for the Navy in 1972...........Good choice but if you ever reach a point in your life where you must have spine surgery make sure you get the best you can find. I hit the internet and did some research. Last year (during covid) I had major spinal surgery and most of my spine was fused and the doc built me a new pelvis. Even at my age I would do it again a hundred times. The relief from pain was immediate but I did have to learn to walk again.
I had reached a point where I could not walk and my future was a wheelchair and unbearable pain. Two neurosurgeons told me they could not help me as it was too complicated and they were not sure of the results. They said they knew of two doctors who might attempt helping me but one was in New York City and the other in Tampa. I told them no way I go to New York for surgery in the middle of Covid-19 so I would try my luck with the doc in Tampa. He agreed to see me and told me it would be rough and was I up for it? I told him I would sharpen his knife, just cut me and relieve the pain. Surgery was about 10 hours and within a few days I was in rehab and on my way. Now I can walk without any kind of aid and have a normal lifestyle. At age 78 I am thankful.
I will share a few x-rays. The first is before surgery. This is an absolute train wreck with nerves and my spine all twisted together.
After surgery. Notice the spacing and the nerves are not pinched by bone
A side view. Again the doctor cleaned it up and minimized the stenosis. And I got back two inches of height I had lost. Now I am back to 6'2" the same as I was in the Army.
But as I said going through this is not a piece of cake and prayers from friends and family helped me push that extra step in rehab. But it was worth every effort.
Reminds me of something I read once about starting the country over but with the capital just a little farther west
Where do I find such lessons? Been wanting to make my own for 10 yrs
Just got my bill for my wrist brace with thumb spica splint, it was $198 before my insurance. The same exact splint is on Amazon for $19.98.
Yea, no smashed car or bloody bodies.
What about Longmire?
Swanee is just trying to outdo my metal!Good choice but if you ever reach a point in your life where you must have spine surgery make sure you get the best you can find. I hit the internet and did some research. Last year (during covid) I had major spinal surgery and most of my spine was fused and the doc built me a new pelvis. Even at my age I would do it again a hundred times. The relief from pain was immediate but I did have to learn to walk again.
I had reached a point where I could not walk and my future was a wheelchair and unbearable pain. Two neurosurgeons told me they could not help me as it was too complicated and they were not sure of the results. They said they knew of two doctors who might attempt helping me but one was in New York City and the other in Tampa. I told them no way I go to New York for surgery in the middle of Covid-19 so I would try my luck with the doc in Tampa. He agreed to see me and told me it would be rough and was I up for it? I told him I would sharpen his knife, just cut me and relieve the pain. Surgery was about 10 hours and within a few days I was in rehab and on my way. Now I can walk without any kind of aid and have a normal lifestyle. At age 78 I am thankful.
I will share a few x-rays. The first is before surgery. This is an absolute train wreck with nerves and my spine all twisted together.
After surgery. Notice the spacing and the nerves are not pinched by bone
A side view. Again the doctor cleaned it up and minimized the stenosis. And I got back two inches of height I had lost. Now I am back to 6'2" the same as I was in the Army.
But as I said going through this is not a piece of cake and prayers from friends and family helped me push that extra step in rehab. But it was worth every effort.
I love Longmire enough to watch it 4 times.
Just to let you fellers know...OEC is still functioning at a fairly medium level. Glad to see everyone else is also.
Went to the U P this summer, caught some beer, drank some fish. It was nice.
I'll be back.
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Welcome back. Great seeing you again.
I take an 800 every morning but that's it for the day. I am prescribed 3 of those per day. I told him that I thought 2400 was too much and he asked me why I thought that. I told him that I had a progressive disease and I would progress the medicine as I needed it. He said it sounded like I had a good handle on it and to let him know if he could help.
Love my doc! Been seeing him for about 25 years. He's my age is going to retire soon. He told me he has a guy who's expecting me someday.
I've had some damn good shine in my days down in Tennessee and Alabama. Also seen people who've tried to pass off pure grain or that Georgia Shine crap you see at the liquor store.
Fortunately, I've traveled the entire country and sampled homemade alcohol from all over. Some of the best beer I've ever had in my life came from a coworker in Louisiana.
Keep posting Don and you'll become more steady on your get. Find yourself a game to play on the computer. Solitare or Free Cell would be sufficient. Exercise your brain and just Keep on Keeping On!
Alcohol? I've heard people talk about it, but you say it will help with pain?
I've drawn up plans for a copper still. It's a column style so I can accomplish in one run what would take me several in a pot still. You can buy them on the interweb but I think they're too spendy.
I've spent some days in the U P! Different world up there, I love it! If I hadn't came from Kentucky I think I would have made a good Michigan man.Just to let you fellers know...OEC is still functioning at a fairly medium level. Glad to see everyone else is also.
Went to the U P this summer, caught some beer, drank some fish. It was nice.
I'll be back.
So glad that surgery worked out for you. Lucky you got ahold of an old soul who said screw the odds, I think I can do this! Younger generation would give up before they started.Good choice but if you ever reach a point in your life where you must have spine surgery make sure you get the best you can find. I hit the internet and did some research. Last year (during covid) I had major spinal surgery and most of my spine was fused and the doc built me a new pelvis. Even at my age I would do it again a hundred times. The relief from pain was immediate but I did have to learn to walk again.
I had reached a point where I could not walk and my future was a wheelchair and unbearable pain. Two neurosurgeons told me they could not help me as it was too complicated and they were not sure of the results. They said they knew of two doctors who might attempt helping me but one was in New York City and the other in Tampa. I told them no way I go to New York for surgery in the middle of Covid-19 so I would try my luck with the doc in Tampa. He agreed to see me and told me it would be rough and was I up for it? I told him I would sharpen his knife, just cut me and relieve the pain. Surgery was about 10 hours and within a few days I was in rehab and on my way. Now I can walk without any kind of aid and have a normal lifestyle. At age 78 I am thankful.
I will share a few x-rays. The first is before surgery. This is an absolute train wreck with nerves and my spine all twisted together.
After surgery. Notice the spacing and the nerves are not pinched by bone
A side view. Again the doctor cleaned it up and minimized the stenosis. And I got back two inches of height I had lost. Now I am back to 6'2" the same as I was in the Army.
But as I said going through this is not a piece of cake and prayers from friends and family helped me push that extra step in rehab. But it was worth every effort.
If you put out a ABP on him, then I don't you'll need to do anything else.
I inspected nuclear power plants for 35 years. If you knew how many times I heard, "well, that's the way we've always done it" as an excuse to cut corners, you would have a different view. Neither of us own the company. We are paid to do things the way they want it done. It's a very simple concept and it prevents you from having responsibility for any problems that arise.
Follow the procedures. They worked in the past and they'll work in the future. Marshmellows or dynamite.
13/4" is a good argument for metric measurements. I read it as "3 and a quarter". 13/4 is more accurate.
Reminds me of something I read once about starting the country over but with the capital just a little farther west
On the interweb my friend. There are forums chock full of knowledgeable shiners happy to share their craft secrets.
We were supposed to have 2 ricks of firewood delivered today between 2 and 3 this afternoon. Left messages at 3:30, 4:15 and 5:00. Finally got in touch with them at 5:30. They had me down for October 14th delivery. Customer service in today's world really sucks.
Good to have you back!!Just to let you fellers know...OEC is still functioning at a fairly medium level. Glad to see everyone else is also.
Went to the U P this summer, caught some beer, drank some fish. It was nice.
I'll be back.
I have a couple of friends who both run businesses. Both of them tell me that the best you can expect from the employees is the bare minimum. It's part of the "new normal" I guess.
see the above reply
My wife was in the hospital at least 25 years ago and she was billed $8 for a a regular bandaid. TS.
A little story for you moonshiners. After the ground war was over in the Gulf we moved through Kuwait and back to Saudi to sit and wait for our return home. As the date to go home got close we moved from the desert to Khobar Towers in March of 90 after loading our howitzers and equipment on to ships. While at Khobar towers we made friends with a few Saudi nationals who helped us get their version of that good ole white lightning. You would pay $20.00 for a small mason jar of their version so, I bought 2. Would go to the roof after dark with my walkman and easy listening music and just drink enough to feel it and relax looking at the stars.
I will eventually have a still. That's a given. However, since I can go to the store and buy 191 proof alcohol it doesn't really make sense, fiscally or legally, for me to do it on a consistent basis.
I trust very little of what I see on the interweb, thank you. I will find someone local that knows. Thought maybe someone had knowledge of some folks here in KY I could learn from directly
I've never bought firewood. Always cut it myself. How much does that much wood cost and refresh my memory as to where you're located. I have several trees down and plenty of firewood on hand already. Would rather it went to someone I know.
So YOU had the date wrong.
That's awfully kind of you! I live in enemy territory, Louisville. I've rescheduled delivery for this Friday. Ricks sell for 70 to 120 bucks delivered. Cheaper if you pick it up yourself. Unfortunately I don't have the means. Stacking usually costs more. I'll be paying $100/rick delivered and dumped, not stacked. Good wood. Mostly oak, ash and hickory. Seasoned obviously. At least it better be.
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Ok. That's a bit far from me, but if they don't deliver let me know. I'd bring you what I have that's seasoned and cut up the trees to season here, just don't know if I could work it out.
Good Wednesday Morning D
I woke up to clear skies and a pleasant 72° and we expect to reach 84° by midafternoon when we have a 60% chance of thunderstorms. We had a nice rain as we were going to bed and it put me to sleep. I have not run my irrigation system this summer because there was no need to. We had plenty of rain. In a few weeks it will be on the rest of the winter until the rainy season gets here.
I am up early this morning to take a run down past Treasure Island to pick up a piece of furniture for my wife. It is about 70 miles and I am going to try to dodge any rain that may be coming off of the Gulf.
So I trust all are well and prayers to all.
The lake is full
I woke up to clear skies and a pleasant 72° and we expect to reach 84° by midafternoon when we have a 60% chance of thunderstorms. We had a nice rain as we were going to bed and it put me to sleep. I have not run my irrigation system this summer because there was no need to. We had plenty of rain. In a few weeks it will be on the rest of the winter until the rainy season gets here.
I am up early this morning to take a run down past Treasure Island to pick up a piece of furniture for my wife. It is about 70 miles and I am going to try to dodge any rain that may be coming off of the Gulf.
So I trust all are well and prayers to all.
The lake is full
You guys knew the right connections. During Desert Storm, us poor grunts settled for rubbing alcohol strained through bread and injected into an orange with a syringe. Called 'em bombs.
During OIF, I ran into a old airframe contractor at Balad Air Base who brewed his own beer using a cooler. Not bad, actually.
Good morning D-League. It's currently 70° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring thunderstorms and a high of 75°.
Everyone stay safe on this hump day.
Everyone stay safe on this hump day.
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