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About the back problems, nothing surprises me... even as much as it might shock and sadden y'all. Here's a word that will make everything sound worse when you look it up: stenosis. I have 2 problems going on that cause stenosis. The bone spurs and disc problems. Yep. No surprise there. Known about that since just before my last lumbar surgery.
i had kidney stone problems, it is the worst pain i have ever had.
I don't want to hurt your feelings, but that's nothing compared to what myself and others have been through. The pain I'm in now is nothing compared to what I've been through. The worst pain I've had left me on the floor crying until I could manage to drag myself to my the phone.
Yeah. I know. I weld, and build smokers. I also use the right tools to move heavy parts where I want them. Anything heavier than 25 pounds, I get hubby to do it for me. That wasn't always the case. I used to train in MMA, patrolled with the Guardian Angels, and worked as a bouncer at a night club when I was young. Sometimes, my mind thinks I still am.
Got a bit crafty again....
Made this with a downloaded logo and my printer...then just affixed it to a Dollar Tree beer stein with packing tape. Ya, it's ghetto, but it works.
No spending $20 on a KC Chiefs mug when I have lots I can decorate. If the logo gets damaged, I just print another one.
Made this with a downloaded logo and my printer...then just affixed it to a Dollar Tree beer stein with packing tape. Ya, it's ghetto, but it works.
No spending $20 on a KC Chiefs mug when I have lots I can decorate. If the logo gets damaged, I just print another one.
i was part founder of angels of the north. we gave pedos to the cops. no my feelings are not hurt at all, i have had 2x brain euneysms removed 3 heart attacks and a stroke. i had open heart surgery and been fighting cancer for 3 years. yes i know others have been through a lot and i hoe they get over it and live well, i worked on the door of a club in the north of england so yeah i know pain. i was a time served sheetmetal worker working in the shipyards so yeah, we have a little in common. take care
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Sorry my friend, but you have the wrong logo there...Got a bit crafty again....
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Made this with a downloaded logo and my printer...then just affixed it to a Dollar Tree beer stein with packing tape. Ya, it's ghetto, but it works.
No spending $20 on a KC Chiefs mug when I have lots I can decorate. If the logo gets damaged, I just print another one.
Yesterday was our bi-weekly shopping trip to Abilene. We decided to catch a movie, and then top it off by going to IHOP for omelets.
Our waitress was so horrible, I posted about it on Reddit. 90% of the comments support the waitress for bringing cold food, no drink. Putting down my husband for finding her playing on her phone, and having to ask another waitress for a manager.
Interestingly, I got more upvotes than comments. As for our dinner, it was redone, comped, and we got a voucher for $20 for our next visit any time this year. Hopefully, that waitress won't be there... or any of her ilk.
Our waitress was so horrible, I posted about it on Reddit. 90% of the comments support the waitress for bringing cold food, no drink. Putting down my husband for finding her playing on her phone, and having to ask another waitress for a manager.
Interestingly, I got more upvotes than comments. As for our dinner, it was redone, comped, and we got a voucher for $20 for our next visit any time this year. Hopefully, that waitress won't be there... or any of her ilk.
All the more reason to get a Bug A Salt gun. I went to change into my n8ght clothes, and right where no ordinary bug smasher could get, there sat a large black widow spider. For me, one shot - one kill. Sure, it was where it could not bite me... this time. Where could it have been tomorrow or the next day?
Of course, mine has a barrel extension I made to fit it. Works better since the small end does not frighten targets away.
Of course, mine has a barrel extension I made to fit it. Works better since the small end does not frighten targets away.
Went to a pizza place in Topeka, but this has been 12 or so years ago. They brought out the pizza, look at it and a bunch of live ants were crawling all over it ! They made a new pizza, however, appetite was gone. Also gave me a voucher for a free pizza. Oh, and the second pizza didn't come with companions.
I bet it came topped with lawyers, eh?
Damn critters...
well doneAfternoon everyone!
Today is my 10 year vapeversary!!! I can't believe I made it!
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Big Congrats @misswish!!!Afternoon everyone!
Today is my 10 year vapeversary!!! I can't believe I made it!
Afternoon everyone!
Today is my 10 year vapeversary!!! I can't believe I made it!
Congratulations on a whole decade!Afternoon everyone!
Today is my 10 year vapeversary!!! I can't believe I made it!
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food
Yes, lawyers could be a food group. Not healthy though...
I really don't get into football, but good for them. Impressive they won two super bowls in a row....
Sorry @gopher_byrd
your team lost ....maybe next year they will get another shot at it.
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@Lady Sarah I have cervical stenosis, I know the pain and I am so sorry you are having to deal with that. Have had a fusion on c5/6. 3 bulging discs in the lower back and ya, I'm broken so I know everything that you are having to deal with is a frustrating and painful thing. Doc keeps wanting me to try this spinal cord stimulator thing and after I researched it, ya that's not happening. Have you tried steroid injections? They do seem to help me a bit. They don't last long. Couple of months if I am lucky but they do give some relief.
Got a Milly wakeup about 4am....ugh.
Too early for using the electric grinder..it's as loud as a vacuum cleaner.
So, I ground up some beans the old manual way. It produces a better dialed-in grind anyways for pour-over coffee. Just a fun ritual and good exercise.
Yummy....
Too early for using the electric grinder..it's as loud as a vacuum cleaner.
So, I ground up some beans the old manual way. It produces a better dialed-in grind anyways for pour-over coffee. Just a fun ritual and good exercise.
Yummy....
Lovely coffee grinder. I've thought about getting a hand mill coffee grinder from time to time, I think I would if I saw one with that type of vintage look.Got a Milly wakeup about 4am....ugh.
Too early for using the electric grinder..it's as loud as a vacuum cleaner.
So, I ground up some beans the old manual way. It produces a better dialed-in grind anyways for pour-over coffee. Just a fun ritual and good exercise.
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Yummy....
That's a 1960s Armin Trosser I picked up years ago for $35 on eBay. Conical Burr grinders rock.
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FWIW.....the Chiefs victory parade in KC will be streamed live. This is the Official TV broadcast...it's also on the NFL Network.
www.kshb.com
Ppl started showing up like 4am their time...on Valentine's Day....Like a million people out for this....
I've never seen anything like this before..it's like the Macy's parade.
KSHB 41 coverage of Kansas City Chiefs Kingdom Champions Victory Parade
KSHB 41 has exclusive, inside-the-ropes coverage of this year’s Chiefs Kingdom Champions Victory Parade.
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Ppl started showing up like 4am their time...on Valentine's Day....Like a million people out for this....
I've never seen anything like this before..it's like the Macy's parade.
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I had some of them injections about 20 years ago, back when they sedated me for it. They would work for a little while, and then I'd go back for more. Then, they decided to do it in office, and I would leave in more pain than when I walked in.
Now that I have stenosis running from L2 to S1, they suggested it again? Nah. I'm on schedule to see the neurosurgeon who did my lumbar surgery 7 years ago to see what she suggests. Half-ass treatments that resolve nothing do not compare to fixing problems. That would be like having some Gen Z lawyer try to restore a 1966 Chevy Chevelle.
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Well, you are right about a more permanent solution. I have been too chicken to let them cut into my lower back. The neck went okay but the recovery time was horrid. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope for a great outcome. It's great you can have the same doctor.
I know that at some point I will have to suck it up and get over my fear and go see a surgeon. For now though, I still do okay with the injections and the stretching exercises I do. I do still have pain, but I can still function and unless I really over exert myself during the day, it's manageable.
Unfortunately, the way it ended was very very horrible and sad. I don't know how many shot, but several were in critical condition, several were children, not sure how many adults wounded.FWIW.....the Chiefs victory parade in KC will be streamed live. This is the Official TV broadcast...it's also on the NFL Network.
KSHB 41 coverage of Kansas City Chiefs Kingdom Champions Victory Parade
KSHB 41 has exclusive, inside-the-ropes coverage of this year’s Chiefs Kingdom Champions Victory Parade.
Ppl started showing up like 4am their time...on Valentine's Day....Like a million people out for this....
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I've never seen anything like this before..it's like the Macy's parade.
Yeah, that was terrible...from jubilant partying to chaos in seconds. I was watching live on the stream.
it was after the actual parade, and just at the conclusion of the on-stage show.
KCPD: 1 dead, 22 injured by gunfire in shooting near Chiefs Champions Victory Parade route
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department responded to a shooting near the Chiefs Champions Victory Parade route minutes after the rally concluded.
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Project Dragonhead is well on its way. The jumbo Easter egg cut and shaped will make it so I can wear it more like a helmet, rather than a mask. I have more parts being molded in latex for this at the moment. I even bought colored lenses to put in the eyes.
Intuitive Machines-1 Lunar Landing
plus.nasa.gov
I watched the first American landing in 1969....now a private unmanned craft will try to land on the moon today...another first!!!
Also saw this:
abcnews.go.com
www.nbcmiami.com
I don't seem to have any issues on my cell or Internet, but some who rely on cellular only might. I also have Wi-Fi calling. Seems like mostly Eastern USA stuff earlier this morning. ATT says it's mostly resolved...(c0ff)
Like, other than peering and inter-network connectivity, who still uses the Deathstar network?? I have one of their mugs from the 1990s...
AT&T outage caused by software update, company says
AT&T outage impacting US customers prompts investigation into possible cyberattack.
Is your iPhone in ‘SOS' mode? Here's what that means for your service amid nationwide outage
If you have an iPhone, you may have noticed ‘SOS’ in the status bar. This is Apple’s service option on the iPhone 14 or later models when there is an outage like the one experienced Thursday or when cell service is unavailable. Here’s what to know.
www.nbcmiami.com
I don't seem to have any issues on my cell or Internet, but some who rely on cellular only might. I also have Wi-Fi calling. Seems like mostly Eastern USA stuff earlier this morning. ATT says it's mostly resolved...(c0ff)
Like, other than peering and inter-network connectivity, who still uses the Deathstar network?? I have one of their mugs from the 1990s...
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Also, for some of ya, this may be huge...it's out today.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9018736/
Avatar: The Last Airbender
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9018736/
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We're on the moon!!!
news.yahoo.com
Odysseus makes first U.S. moon landing since 1972
A robotic lunar lander launched by a private U.S. company was initially scheduled to reach the moon at 5:30 p.m. ET but was delayed.
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Yep. Hubby wanted me to find out if I paid the bill. It's autopay. Consumer Cellular got hit as well. It's been resolved, but he goes crazy if the phone or internet are disrupted for even 10 seconds. I can't even reboot the router before he gets on the phone with tech support.Also saw this:
AT&T outage caused by software update, company says
AT&T outage impacting US customers prompts investigation into possible cyberattack.
Is your iPhone in ‘SOS' mode? Here's what that means for your service amid nationwide outage
If you have an iPhone, you may have noticed ‘SOS’ in the status bar. This is Apple’s service option on the iPhone 14 or later models when there is an outage like the one experienced Thursday or when cell service is unavailable. Here’s what to know.
I don't seem to have any issues on my cell or Internet, but some who rely on cellular only might. I also have Wi-Fi calling. Seems like mostly Eastern USA stuff earlier this morning. ATT says it's mostly resolved...(c0ff)
Like, other than peering and inter-network connectivity, who still uses the Deathstar network?? I have one of their mugs from the 1990s...
Not much going on today...got woke a few hours before my 10am alarm by Milly, watched some news and TV, swept and mopped the kitchen and bathroom floors, made some tasty sliders, and now watching NASCAR.
Funny times...
www.cnbc.com
Modelo is apparently the most popular beer in America nowadays.
IMO, if Bud Light was the most popular...it deserved to be dethroned. I'm in the PNW, so lots of Mexicans...and about a zillion locally made IPA's...lol!
Eh, Modelo isn't terrible....I do enjoy the darker variant.
Apologies to my Newcastle Brown Ale glass...
I opened the bottle using a ECKO can opener that belonged to my late Gramma.
From the 60s...made in Chicago of actual American steel. Irony is delicious.
How Modelo dethroned Bud Light to become the top-selling U.S. beer
How Modelo overtook Bud Light's spot as America's bestselling beer
Modelo is apparently the most popular beer in America nowadays.
IMO, if Bud Light was the most popular...it deserved to be dethroned. I'm in the PNW, so lots of Mexicans...and about a zillion locally made IPA's...lol!
Eh, Modelo isn't terrible....I do enjoy the darker variant.
Apologies to my Newcastle Brown Ale glass...
I opened the bottle using a ECKO can opener that belonged to my late Gramma.
From the 60s...made in Chicago of actual American steel. Irony is delicious.
Not a big fan of IPA's, I don't like my beer to be overwhelmed by citrus/pine/grass/etc. A good Porter is the way to win me over.Funny times...
How Modelo dethroned Bud Light to become the top-selling U.S. beer
How Modelo overtook Bud Light's spot as America's bestselling beer
Modelo is apparently the most popular beer in America nowadays.
IMO, if Bud Light was the most popular...it deserved to be dethroned. I'm in the PNW, so lots of Mexicans...and about a zillion locally made IPA's...lol!
Eh, Modelo isn't terrible....I do enjoy the darker variant.
Apologies to my Newcastle Brown Ale glass...
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I opened the bottle using a ECKO can opener that belonged to my late Gramma.
From the 60s...made in Chicago of actual American steel. Irony is delicious.
Spent some time in Mexico many years ago on business, the hotel was one that kind of catered to American business travelers I guess. Asked at the bar for a cervesa (think there is supposed to be an accent of some sort in that word?) that was authentic Mexican, as opposed to the "Mexican" beers common in the US. Always wished I could remember what the name of the one was they suggested. Pretty sure it was a lager, but it was something that wasn't at the time anyway available in the US except in a couple of border cities. But I really enjoyed it, and wish I could remember the name now, just to see if the distribution area has expanded.
As for Modello? It's OK. Had an ECKO can opener just like that in my house growing up, but with a magnet on it, always hanging on the fridge.
Hmm, never been to Mexico...maybe one of these?
I used to drink a lot of Tecate as I had a Mex store on my block....
If it was one of those, the one that jumps out at me is Victoria. But I am almost certain that it was NOT made by Modello, so unless they acquired Victoria since 2012, I don't think that was it. But maybe?Hmm, never been to Mexico...maybe one of these?
I used to drink a lot of Tecate as I had a Mex store on my block....
Well, BA is THE site for all things beer...
Here's a list.
Top Rated Beers: Mexico
What are the best beers from: Mexico? Here's a list of the highest rated beers from brewers in: Mexico.