locomuttthat reminds me of the military, where you had to get all kinds of shots.
In the navy, at least, a lot of guys fainted while getting those shots, and when that happened, they were dragged off to the side and left alone until they came around, and then given the next shot. Then they promptly fainted again and the process was repeated until all the shots in the series had been given. Why the shots couldn't be given while they were out has never been explained, but as many as 7 shots were given in one series, Sometimes, it was the big tough looking guys who fainted away as opposed to the Caspar Milquetoast types. They always told us not to tighten our arm muscles when we got the spray needles, or it would cut us
Tom
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tree68locomutt it bounces a whole bunch! (and leaves bruises!) I've heard of people who were cut by them as well.
locomutt it bounces a whole bunch! (and leaves bruises!)
I've heard of people who were cut by them as well.
Yeah, I seem to remember that there were extra "band-aids" around the facility after sessions like that.
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
The comments about the size of syringes reminded me of an incident back when I was in the tenth grade. A new building, which housed the lunchroom, the home economics classroom, and the vocational agriculture facilties had been built, and my algebra class was now in the classroom formerly used for the vocational agriculture classes. Our teacher (principal and coach) gave us a test, sat back, opened a desk drawer, pulled a horse syringe out, and asked, "Anybody want a shot?" Nobody took him up on it.
Yesterday, when we went up to South Ogden so Ricki could visit her physical therapists, we saw part of not one, not two, but three UP freights. The first one was northbound from Salt Lake City, the second one (on our way up) was eastbound from Ogden, and the third one (on our way home) was also eastbound. We saw only part of each one because of their length, and we had no opportunity to stop and watch the whole. It was nice coming down a long hill to see the third one from above from a distance, go under it, and look back briefly to see it above. Yes, a freight train ran over us yesterday. Once in a great while, one wold run over me as I was on my way to work.
Johnny
MC - The old 'puter had been acting up. I really think I overwhelmed it - two many accessories attached.
Biggest problem with the new one is that it has Vista on it, and most of my drivers stopped at XP, so I spent a lot of time online finding the most current/compatible versions.
Beautiful day. I should find reasons to spend more of it outside...
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
I've not had to have one of those shots (yet) but that reminds me of the military, where you had to get all kinds of shots. (especially when we went to Germany for two weeks) Those "compressed air" "Shot Guns" Hurt! Not sure what sized needle (or nail) they would be compared to, but like a staple gun, if it's not held tightly against the surface, it bounces a whole bunch! (and leaves bruises!)
Good morning. CW, I had one of those cortisone shots on my knee as well. He came out with a needle that looked like a 10 penny nail and gave me a shot I still feel 7 years later!I like to have corroded!! Eventually, it was determined that mine was a bone chip and surgery took care of it. 68 degrees in Carolina with a nice day predicted. Everybody have a nice day,
morning
well matt is delayed 2 hrs this morning due to fog.track inspector is out looking at track west of Defiance.Time for a nap.Cw thanks for breakfast.
stay safe
joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
We have a damp, foggy....morning here in Muncie. Mid 60's temp. Might see some sun {and rain}, later today. But right now, it's really soupy. Visibility very poor...Take note Willy. School buses will be delayed today.
Quentin
Good Wednesday morning, everyone. And thank you all of you for your 'good wishes' for yesterday. Walt (Mutt) is correct: doctor was very pleased with the new brace: he noticed right off that it was doing the job, and bringing my right foot back in and is straightening it. They also took x-rays of both knees, front, sides, back), and the report is good on them. Although, when I told him about my having quite a bit of pain in the left knee, I wound up with a cortizone shot. First one of those I've ever had, and man alive, do they hurt!
All the morning beverages are ready, including the hot water for tea, breakfast is on the warmer bar.
I have one more trip to make this morning. Back to the Center for Orthotics and Prosthetics, so they can have a look-see on how I'm doing with the new brace, and make sure they approve of the choice of shoes I got. (I sure hope so, because I'm certainly liking them!)
How about a big pot of beef stew w/baked corn bread today for lunch and supper? I hope that is all right, since that's what I have cooking in the Crock Pots . Trying to think of something I can put on, and it'll be ready for you guys & gals in time for lunch.
You all have a great morning, take care, and see you all later.
tree68 Came home about $500 poorer tonight, but with a new desktop computer under my arm. The old one flat died. Now comes getting all of the software and files reloaded on this one. Sheesh!
Came home about $500 poorer tonight, but with a new desktop computer under my arm. The old one flat died. Now comes getting all of the software and files reloaded on this one. Sheesh!
Some of my bad electronic ju-ju rubbed off over the 'net?
Well, good news is always good news! Way to go, CW.
For now it's time for bed.
grampaw pettiboneGood morning! 67 degrees and partly cloudy in Carolina this morning. The guess is for a high of 87 and some rain, but that's basically what it was yesterday and neither happened. Miss Paula, leave that doctor alone, and get an apple or two instead. Remember the old adage about apples and doctors? Everyone take care
Good morning! 67 degrees and partly cloudy in Carolina this morning. The guess is for a high of 87 and some rain, but that's basically what it was yesterday and neither happened.
Miss Paula, leave that doctor alone, and get an apple or two instead. Remember the old adage about apples and doctors?
Everyone take care
Well, guess it's Good News, and........Good News! Dr. says she is doing well, and unless there's an emergancy she shouldn't have to go back to see him until this time next year. Things seem to be doing as well as (he) expected.
Tom, she took him an apple, and he Did Not Appreciate it!
Joe, we probably could have had one of Matt's "Fog Days" this morning; couldn't see very far in front of you this morning. (think weather service said about 1/8 mile visibility.)
Dan and Randy, ease up on those construction projects and take some "You Time"!
cherokee womanI have another doctor's appointment this afternoon, but I should be here for lunch menu. Go back to the knee surgeon this afternoon. It'll be the 2-yr. checkup on my right knee, and he can also check out the ankle/arch support brace.
Careful, Paula, you may become a doctor "junkie." I should talk, since we are going up to South Ogden right after lunch today for the third of twelve physical therapy sessions (two sessions a week) for Ricki and tomorrow I make my semi-annual visit to my radiologist. Ricki is working on an appointment with a podiatrist to get her toenails cut (she doesn't trust me so much after one of my trimmings caused a nail to grow inwards). I trust your doctor found all well with your knee.
As to Ricki's ejector chair, it did not suit (and it certainly did not suit me, either; it took too long to get into and out of); it was not really comfortable, and the upholstery material was not kind to her bottom so we turned it in for another recliner for me--she discovered that you can get out of my old recliner much more easily than she could get out of her tilt-awhirl (rotating rocker) that she had used for more years than we can remember.
CNW 6000 I spent most of my Labor Day laboring as well (I feel the pain Randy!), and also on a garage. We got 16 trusses installed on my 24x24 garage yesterday and finished 85% of the sheeting on the walls. I have to frame in a window on the East side and then trim up some of the OSB that's hanging into the doors and finish by cutting the last little pieces over each car door. That should keep me busy through the week and then it's time to do sheeting/tar paper/shingles next weekend. Weekend after that (19th/20th) should be siding, windows, access door, & doors. All of this started with "Yes, dear...we could really use the space." LOL!
I spent most of my Labor Day laboring as well (I feel the pain Randy!), and also on a garage. We got 16 trusses installed on my 24x24 garage yesterday and finished 85% of the sheeting on the walls. I have to frame in a window on the East side and then trim up some of the OSB that's hanging into the doors and finish by cutting the last little pieces over each car door. That should keep me busy through the week and then it's time to do sheeting/tar paper/shingles next weekend. Weekend after that (19th/20th) should be siding, windows, access door, & doors. All of this started with "Yes, dear...we could really use the space." LOL!
Funny, Dan, my dad's ideas start out with 'I've got an idea of what to do with this small problem of ours'. Problem is, it turns into a very large project later on (dad figures he will use about three to four pallets of retaining wall block around the garage and the patio.). The concrete work yesterday turned out real nice, helps when one can bring home the concrete mix truck from work, no need to worry about how to get a concrete mixer in the driveway. After this is done, the next big outdoor project is removing all the old railroad tie retaining walls from our parking area and front garden, and replacing them with retaining wall block. Somewhere in all of this, construction of a pole barn outbuilding will take place as well......
Beautiful late summer day here, think I'll go enjoy it....
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
CNW 6000 I hope that the Dr has good news for you CW. A slightly chilly & 'dewy' morning today here in the land 'o cheese & brats. Supposed to be summer-like through the next 7 days or so (Willy-any insight?) with the exception of tonight/Wed AM.
I hope that the Dr has good news for you CW. A slightly chilly & 'dewy' morning today here in the land 'o cheese & brats. Supposed to be summer-like through the next 7 days or so (Willy-any insight?) with the exception of tonight/Wed AM.
I'm not so sure of that. It looks like you'll be the warmest (mid to upper 70s) this afternoon through Thursday and cooler (lower 70s) over the weekend. Low temperatures in the mid 50s tonight and then upper 50s for the rest of the week and weekend.
Willy
a wet start to a tuesday.Truck is getting ready for winter with some new tires.Matt is on time and on the bus.tommorow will start to dry out.Time for a nap.
Dan
Good Tuesday morning everyone. Sure hope you all had a good day yesterday.
Walt, thanks for taking care of supper last night. You did a fantastic job with the grilling, as usual!
Coffee, juices, milk, chocolate milk, iced teas, lemonade are ready, as well as hot water for hot tea.
On the breakfast bar this morning: oatmeal, toast, bagels, bear claws, and sausage/egg biscuits, along with hash browns, biscuits & sausage gravy.
We have 65 degrees here this morning,with fog. Going for a high of about 81, 82 today. Along with a chance of scattered showers/storms for this afternoon, evening.
I have another doctor's appointment this afternoon, but I should be here for lunch menu. Go back to the knee surgeon this afternoon. It'll be the 2-yr. checkup on my right knee, and he can also check out the ankle/arch support brace.
Everyone have a very good morning, and you all take care.
Well, even after a very light drizzle, we've managed to go ahead and get the grilling done; steaks, chops, brats, hot dogs, etc.are off the grill and on the warming tables; so everybody Dig In and grab your food!!
Deshler is getting to look kinda interesting now.No one has been lined across the diamond yet.Cw thanks for supper.Time to get cleaned up and ready for work.Justin keep those posts a coming.
grampaw pettibonecherokee womanI took the dog (4 legged one) out this morning Now that's a left handed compliment if I ever heard one!
cherokee womanI took the dog (4 legged one) out this morning
Now that's a left handed compliment if I ever heard one!
You should have heard the "right handed one"......or maybe not!
Mook, I'm not sure that would be a case of "Diamonds are Forever" though! (?)
Justin, Congrats on going over a 1,000 posts!!
Mookie tree68You're gonna need some Wheaties if you want to wear that diamond, Ms Mook! A girl has to get her diamonds where she can...
tree68You're gonna need some Wheaties if you want to wear that diamond, Ms Mook!
A girl has to get her diamonds where she can...
OH! I get it now! Diamonds! Like switch diamonds!
Oh!
Silly me!.
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cherokee woman I've got the potatoes on, they'll be ready in a little bit. Everything else is on hold, until about 4, 5:00. Hopefully, we won't get any more rain, so we can grill out. Did have a shower this morning, when I took the dog (4 legged one) out this morning. Now it's mostly cloudy, with a liitle bit of sun shining off and on.
I've got the potatoes on, they'll be ready in a little bit. Everything else is on hold, until about 4, 5:00. Hopefully, we won't get any more rain, so we can grill out. Did have a shower this morning, when I took the dog (4 legged one) out this morning. Now it's mostly cloudy, with a liitle bit of sun shining off and on.
CW, I can’t wait for supper! It’s 20 till 5:00 here! I can’t wait!
We were supposed to have lots of rain today. Well, we haven’t got a drop!
Well, back to school tomorrow.
Everyone have a good evening!
Justin
Joe, I'll make sure I have a couple of plates for you for work tonight. And Lance, just in case, there'll be a couple of to-go plates for you, also, if you have to work tonight.
rvos1979 Has been a rather busy weekend so far, helped Dad pour concrete around our garage and started a new patio out by our pool, just got a call from him today, he wants to pour another section today. In between that, might get the benchwork finished for a two by twelve foot switching layout, I have a Walthers paper mill sitting around that I'd like to use. Gotta get out to help pour, so see everyone later....
Has been a rather busy weekend so far, helped Dad pour concrete around our garage and started a new patio out by our pool, just got a call from him today, he wants to pour another section today. In between that, might get the benchwork finished for a two by twelve foot switching layout, I have a Walthers paper mill sitting around that I'd like to use.
Gotta get out to help pour, so see everyone later....
Have a great day
PL
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