COFFEE POT #8, for all to take a drink and chat. Welcome all posters. 4 yrs old and still going.

Good Morning

Overcast with sprinkles, some rain forcast but spotty. Hi 60s today.

Diner rolled in with eggs, hash browns, bacon and toast. Looks like I can skip lunch today. Granny is going to babysit awhile so unemployed son in law can take a state test for retraining. Its a shame really as he is a darn good machinest.  Finally had a chat with Brutus last nite, he had family over the weekend. Thats it for now....S.J.

Aloha all. Grey and cool  here. RT, congrats on 25! It seems like the moving goes on forever here at work, since it's being done a few rooms at a time. Laz, sounds like a nice time . Wish I was still here.

Good late morning everyone.  You are right Chief!  need to get things checked out.  We have an emergency right now on a retired colleague.  I am on call, but it came down early in the day.  New guy should be the one doing it, but the other guy is going to do the case.  As it is, we would go in for an emergency case even if the new guy was on call and doing it....patient comes before pride.

Ray, I have done a number of abdominal aortic aneurysms.  When they rupture, the mortality is very high.  Good thing you were found early.  With regards to John Ritter, he had a ascending aortic aneurysm, which starts at the outflow of the heart and goes up the aorta towards the carotid arteries, etc.  His issue was that he was being treated for a heart attack instead of the real problem.  This happens these days as most institutions have gone to "treatment plans" and when someone comes in with certain symptoms, they are treated and evaluated for those symptoms till they rule that plan out.  In the end, it takes about 9 hours to exhaust the "plan" for a heart attack.  Bob, our friend out at the telescope can tell you about that.  We see it and it takes a sharp emergency room Dr. to catch a Ascending Aortic Aneurysm early so we can do something about it.

OK, enough shop talk.  Landscapers are taking care of the yard, which is really appreciated this time of the year.  Glad someone else can deal with the high temps better than I.  I am trying to schedule a week off to work on the layout.  Have to make sure that I have the fishing trip covered for when they give me that date.  Also, want to visit grandmother in TN who is 97.  Not sure how long she will be around and want her to meet our daughter.  Speaking of our daughter, yesterday, we celebrated 4 years with her and called it our "Family Day".  A little miniature golf and some dinner together.  We are blessed to have her.

Brent, good luck with the "Other Project"  hope all is going well for that and that we hear some great news before long.  I know it has been a long road.
Mike, glad for Lucas.  Remember well your struggles with that and his ups and downs.  Really makes one appreciate how blessed you are to have them.

Gotta run, hope it is a good day for all of you.
God Bless,
Dennis

 Good Morning:

Chief - Good one about the "Virginy" cows. BTW I can say from experience that a 30-06 works well on them beavers.

SJ - Didn't you forget the most important part of your breakfast? And I don't mean the coffee.

Dennis - If you don't want to answer this I will understand.

On the leg blood clot, I went to the Dr. office first. He suspected a blood clot, especially with my past history, but checked my blood oxygen level by having me walk briskly up and down the hall with a thing on my finger attached to a meter and took a reading every minute for 3 minutes. The leg hurt like heck. The hospital scan showed a piece of the clot had broke loose and migrated to my upper thigh. Caused by the brisk walk?

The hospital checked the blood oxygen level with the finger thing with a built in meter and without walking. I wander if I shouldn't have gone directly to the ER.

Today's Smart Farmer Saying: Good judgment comes from experience, and a Lotta that comes from bad judgment.

Pat

Pat, what he was concerned with would be a pulmonary embolism (clot goes to the lungs).  What they had on your finger was an oxygen saturation monitor.  They wanted to make sure that that was not the case.  Either way, they need to make an admitting diagnosis in order to order the CT scan.  These days, any tests need to be justified by a diagnosis in order for insurance companies, or the gov't to pay.  Regarding going directly to the ER, probably would not make much of a difference, unless you had presented with shortness of breath or desaturated when doing your exam.  If you had significant clotting, they would have had to do an embolectomy.  The signs of that would have been a cold leg.  If you had thrown clot to your lungs, they would normally treat that with a filter that they put in the vena cava.  It sounds like you got good early treatment that is the important thing.  I'd stick with that Dr.

Well, winding up to be a good day.  Have a few housekeeping things before I leave for the hacienda.  Have to verify some work done on some of the equipment and also have to send out the call schedule for the month ahead.

God Bless,

Dennis

PS: Pat, no problem, I don't mind helping when it is within my scope of practice/knowledge base.

dwiemer

Pat, what he was concerned with would be a pulmonary embolism (clot goes to the lungs).  What they had on your finger was an oxygen saturation monitor.  They wanted to make sure that that was not the case.  Either way, they need to make an admitting diagnosis in order to order the CT scan.  These days, any tests need to be justified by a diagnosis in order for insurance companies, or the gov't to pay.  Regarding going directly to the ER, probably would not make much of a difference, unless you had presented with shortness of breath or desaturated when doing your exam.  If you had significant clotting, they would have had to do an embolectomy.  The signs of that would have been a cold leg.  If you had thrown clot to your lungs, they would normally treat that with a filter that they put in the vena cava.  It sounds like you got good early treatment that is the important thing.  I'd stick with that Dr.

Well, winding up to be a good day.  Have a few housekeeping things before I leave for the hacienda.  Have to verify some work done on some of the equipment and also have to send out the call schedule for the month ahead.

God Bless,

Dennis

PS: Pat, no problem, I don't mind helping when it is within my scope of practice/knowledge base.

Dennis, I truly want to thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, and in such detail. It put my mind at ease. This thread is a real wealth of information, on any subject, and shows the willingness of the members to help.

Pat

Pat I wouldn't recommend driving down the road with your leg sticking out the window of the pickup truck might cause more problems than you already have. ( like hitting all those mailboxes)

Doug thanks

Evening all not a lot going on tonight just taking it easy.

Still waiting on my 2 flat cars that were supose to get mailed via Priority mail but the guy sent Parcel post ( or as wife calls it turtle express) its been 12 days now. I'm giving him till friday( after mailman runs which is about 11:45) then I think I will file complaint thru paypal/ebay. that will be 2 weeks.

Sure wish if someone states priority they would send it priority.

dwiemer

With regards to John Ritter, he had a ascending aortic aneurysm, which starts at the outflow of the heart and goes up the aorta towards the carotid arteries, etc.  His issue was that he was being treated for a heart attack instead of the real problem

Dennis, thanks for taking the time to enlighten me on the subject.  I new there was something different about Ritter's problem.

Good afternoon all, I finally got my other switch machine wired up this morning.  Gave up on working two switches from one controller so I put in one for each.  I wanted to have separate switch point indicators for each switch.

Added some more dry acid to pool this AM to try and fix PH and total alkalinity per pool store. Wanted to  swim this evening but grandson has a scrape on his knee and his mother wants him to stay out today.  I might go in by myself.  It's still hot here.

Picked up some more cucumbers at local produce store but they are too big.  Look like small watermellons.  I exagerate but I like cucumbers smaller.  The super markets are asking a buck apiece for theirs.  I get them for three or four for a dollar so I can't complain too much.  Have to have Chief E mail me some of his after he fills up that five gallon bucket again. Dbaker I see that  battle scarred box car from Ohio is still residing on your railroad.  That was an ugly scene when the car ran over those people in the picture.

More later, Ray

Good Evening

No rain, well some places did but not here. I couched most of the day, oh yea I did some things but nothing important, Banilla is waiting for the thingy crew...S.J.

Good evening all,

Late breaking news!  Tony George out as chairman of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  To show you how the priorities are set in Indiana, that story took precedence in the news over the budget battle that could have shut down the state government (fortunately a budget was passed so I can go to work tomorrow).  It is nice to know Hoosiers have their heads on straight :-)

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, all.  Loosing somebody so young, so suddenly is tough.

 Prayers for ailing wives, blood clots, blood pressure, and other assorted ills.  Am I mistaken, or have we traveling an extra rough stretch of road recently?

Hitched a ride on the Tardis tonight.  We flew over some interesting topics.

Gotta figure out some way to get better ventelation in the third floor train room so I can get more run time in the summer.  Reparing screens and installing a fan will be a start.  Maybe this weekend.

Nice chats with 8nT, Sir James, and Doug tonight on his way home   Great pic Doug, Kelly looks like she loved her vacation!  I have to catch up on her blog - it's been a couple weeks, but I've been busy with stuff.

Prayers for Ray, Patrick, JimSP's family, Chief's Better Half, and all in need   Lucas is another great example of the power of prayer here on the board - lots of great guys here

88 - oops, sounds like good work makes more work where you work too!  Hope everything goes well on your projects at work and home!

Special thanks to all who have been praying for my wife day after day - it is greatly appreciated.  Got word today that the insurance approved the facility, but not the procedure, that must wait for more test results to reach the insurance company - sounds about like what you were talking about, Dennis.  Wife had a transfusion today - she was at 7.5 yesterday. 

Mike - I'll drive tonight, you can hang out - just watch and make sure that Patrick is good and stays propped up, last night he was trying to dance with Don's neighbor lady

LOVE the farmer advice - keep it coming!  Where is Jack?  Banks?  Bob!  Greg?  Hey guys - keep us updated!

RT,

       Parcel Post is very slow.  I bought a copy of Resident Evil 0 from a seller in Utah, and it took about two weeks to get to PA.  Try contacting the seller to see what is up. Priority Mail is much faster.

88,

      I honestly don't know how you can stand to be so deeply involved with computers. I've had enough with programming and microprocessors for my life.

I still haven't started any benchwork yet.  I need to figure out how much wood I need. I have also been working on a track plan on the laptop. Two weeks ago, I tore the Sunfire apart and fixed the headlight harness.  I also learned that creepers and steep driveways can be a bad combo. Spent last week fishing. Tomorrow, I need to get the PGT cleaned up for state inspection on Friday.  Took her around the neighborhood Sunday to be sure she is ready for inspection. Ran great. It is so nice to be driving a quality car again.

Mornin'... Okay 97Probe, can't get that creeper vs driveway "moment" outta my head...conjurs up Chevy Chase!

Where was I   Oh yeah, Overcast and 64 here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Did not get to go sailing yesterday, as scheduled crew bailed out, then ugly weather hit area.  Did get vinyl lettering applied to stern, and the name and port of call look sweet in bold script.

Off today.  So is wifey.  Her cleaning day, so I will stay outta her way...

cnw1995 - What...?  No gratuitous speedo shot...?

fifedog

cnw1995 - What...?  No gratuitous speedo shot...?

OK, Pat, no problem, glad I could put your mind at ease.  That said, please do follow up with your MD as you want to keep things from happening again.  And keep in mind, airplane rides, or long trips that have you in one position are bad.  Stop and walk around a little every so often so that it doesn't happen again.

Well, got up early to a quiet house.  Wife eventually got up and came to spend some time with me while on the computer.  I didn't get much time to post as we were looking at certain reservations of places to go while at Disney in September.  Also have son's birthday this week, so making plans as we have to have multiple parties to entertain grand parents and friends alike.  None of them can be hear the same day, so it is a lot of mini-parties instead of one big one.

Watched "Extreme Machines" on DVR yesterday on Trains.  Some neat footage of Ohio Central and on the guy from across the pond who dabbles in old trains.  Has owned the Flying Scotsman as well as a number of other vintage trains.  He was/is a record producer who has worked with a number of big stars and says that when they all come to his office and see the trains, they never talk about music.  They all want to head to his yard and ride the rails.

Getting ready to head in.  Hope everyone has a blessed day.
Dennis

Good morning all,

It is cool and cloudy in SE Indiana, which should make for an interesting game tonight.  Did some errands last night.  Walked to the YMCA, did weights, and walked home.  One of my favorite receptionists was there.  She always greets me with a "Hi, Michael".  Sort of like "Norm!" on "Cheers", but she is much better looking than "Carla" :-)  Still shaking my head over Tony George not being in charge at the Speedway and the IRL.  May not be the best situation for the IRL.  Back at work today (technically never left) as the legislature passed a budget late last night.  Talk about brinkmanship.  I do not care what anyone's politics are, but I feel it borders on criminal negligence when 150 adults cannot reach agreement on the one task they are elected to do and which could adversely affect the lives of over 6 million citizens.  End of rant.

It was nice just "rubbernecking" on the Tardis although Patrick was getting mighty friendly with Don B.'s "neighbor" :-)   Beacon is lit.  I had the regular fare on the dining car.  Prayers as always going out to those in need.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

HI GYZ,

  Nice here today at 62 this morning.  Up at 0530 took dog for a mile walk then ran a nice 6 miler with our HS Soccer Coach.  We had a great run and talk all the way, sure beats just hearing yourself breath?  He's 50 and I'm 52,, not to bad for a couple of FOGs?  Gotta do edging again today then Bills.  Maybe GOLF this afternoon?  Firewirks on the Susquehanna River tomorrow nite.

DOUG, WIFE looks like she had a GREAT time.  Sure hope you did?  Welcome back.

PAT, hope all works out with yhat clot?  Prayers for you.

Stay frosty,

laz57

PS. Movie PUBLIC ENEMY looks like a hit?  Neat TOMMY GUN MOVIE!!!!

Good evening from a bright Stockport, had seven hours of really heavy dew, drove seventy miles through it in the tin can. M66 paralells East Lancs Railway for a couple of miles. Paced a BR Standard 4 2-6-4T with four on. Looked good in the rain.

Spent fifteen quid on petrol, fifteen quid on lunch and fifteen quid on bathroom fitting.Off to Grapes for half a gallon of Robbies bitter.

Found the off switch for Radio and TV. What's this rumour I hear about a coloured bloke popping his clogs?

Have a great fourth of thingy guys, easy on the laughing juice etc...

Thought there wasn't much to read for being gone a week. Shifted it to #9.

Started this, decided I was waffling, tried to delete it.

Now how do I do that? No delete button!!!