GLASSMANOAK'S Contest Thread #121.for WINNERS and with MULTIPLE WINNERS !!

[CountBoredom]

12/10 #5

Did I scare ya?

Not nearly as much as the thought of Uncle taking a bat to his cardiologist's head..!

 

[rangerrobin]

12/10 #5

12/10 #4

Blue, I had a DHL delivery today... except that all they delivered was a notice that they tried to deliver in the short span that I was out.

@tiggerrts - Sorry, nope, you musta been wearin' clothes!

We're having crazy loud thunder and lightning right now. My weather ap isn't always right, but it is now and I've never even seen that image used before!

 

[DaleH1985]

12/10 #6

Crazy weather everywhere this winter I guess. Here in wv it was in the 60s today. They are saying 70 on Sunday. It sure don't feel like December.

 

[Anthony-Usa_OH]

can you vote by liking this tree

please put ECF in the commit so everyone knows where they come from.

It's a rehab I went to years ago.

Just click pic and like.

 

[glassmanoak]

Great idea. I suggest a blogging website with addenda and comments.

I will be of any help that i I can.

Sorry for the late reply but my computer has been down since Saturda

14/5 #2

I do not know if this thread is the appropriate place to ask this question, but I feel I know you folks better than many other threads. I don't want to put it on Tootle Puffers because there are some rather nastily opinionated folks there, and mod Whompers might be too technical, Cloud Chasers is right out of the question, and Family Chat seems to be more interested in makeup or dogs or... I think you get the idea. Here's the deal: I am trying to get my sister off stinkies. With a few PIFs, she's got a couple EVOD-style personal vaporizers and a selection of juices, but even though she is playing with the binklies a bit, she hasn't made a commitment to stop smoking, and now that I have been smoke-free about six months, I realize that, even though pen-style mods are a logical starting place, and I swore back then I would never have to move up from there, you have to move up a bit to truly enjoy the vape and find your willingness to throw out the stinkies. I have tried to get her to read the stuff in the ECF library (Oliver - uh, Smokey Joe, has some good articles there) but she is not in the least technically inclined and none of those articles contain drawings or pictures that would make it a whole lot easier to understand the concepts of vaping. You all know that vaping is not smoking and one has to make some small adjustments to go from one to the other. So I have decided to write a short user manual (like Vaping for Dummies?) that would be written in sufficiently low-education-level text, including pictures and simple explanations. While I am not suggesting posting the entire manual here (6-10 pages max), I would like a couple of volunteers to review it and make suggestions for improvements. As soon as I get the first draft done, I could PM it to those volunteers for review. If those reviewers would look at it with "newby eyes" (don't get too critical because you now know everything -- it will not be written for those who are already well-established vapers -- it will be an Introduction to Vaping for Beginners). Or does such a thing already exist and I just haven't found it? What do you think? Is this something that might also help your friends? We could give it to everyone if it turns out to be worthwhile. Want to be a part of the project? Want to see it become a free handout at every vaping store? Feedback, please.

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Mt. St. Helens a couple years after she blew her top

 

[tiggerrts]

12/10 - 3: Dang it, now I see the problem @rangerrobin

@Uncle why don't you just go over there and.......... well use my imagination.

 

[rangerrobin]

12/10 #6

Now, this!

 

[Roadtrip635]

Well - Not a good day for "Me" and not for any of the reasons that you might think either . . . AND - I will leave it at that for the moment . . . I really don't want to bombard everyone with the details . . . However - For those who might be interested in knowing more - Cardiologist Appointment & RANT :

Spoiler

I AM NOT A HAPPY CAMPER IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM . . . I didn't learn anything from the Cardiologist at all, especially since during the supposed exam "We" butted heads right from the start given they way he jump on the one and only issue he thought as the cause of "My" current issue . . . No Physical Exam, No Test Results - Nothing. . . His remarks were only based on what he read from the intake form . . . As though I don't know anything or ever heard that smoking is bad for you - even when I mentioned that I have been using a "E-Cig" and have already cut back half of what I did smoke . . . He kept insisting and harping on over and over again that "My" Heart Problem was only because I was still smoking (He didn't say anything about using the "E-Cig" at all) . . . Not only that, he was derogatory about almost everything, including the Sleeping pill "My" PCP prescribed as being the worse . . . Then it was that I was taking to many pills, especially the Supplements I have taken over the past 30+ years - according to him they Don't Work or Do Anything to help . . .Then instead of having a conversation about what else I was doing to improve "My" health . . . It was what I NEEDED to do . . . No Consideration about anything else I was doing already . . . Not that I lowered & was maintaining "My" Diabetic A1c count; Lost over 50 lbs - he said I still needed to lose weight even though I barely was eating anything now; I have lower "My" Cholesterol - which is even better than "My" PCP's, and more importantly, that the recent Lung X-Ray came back with nothing observable . . . Of Course - I did mention those things to him and he finally stopped . . . Then came the hands on exam which took less then 5 minutes (Blood Pressure/Listening to Breathing - nothing else), with the result of changing 2 Scripts I've been taking to higher dosages and scheduling a Ultra-Sound & next month a Nuclear Stress Test, also wants me to have Bllod work done and "MY" PCP to send him the past one . . . SO - Finally I asked what he thought the preliminary diagnosis was - He said that he couldn't say, but it is cause by Smoking . . .

JEEZZ - Alright already - enough . . . Yes - I know, smoking has an effect and has something to do with the issues I am having with "My" Heart, but it cannot be the only reason/s, especially with the Family history I have and the other medical problems I am dealing with . . . It's not what I am smoking it is all about the ones I have stopped smoking - SO STOP ! ! ! AND - That's how "We" left it for now . . . Can't wait to see what he has to say after all the test, but if he keeps this up I don't know what I will do yet . . . However, I will wait to see what happens next . . . Just Sayin' . . .

Well - Here is "My" usual last post of the night . . .



Okay - It's that time again . . .


For "Everyone" In NEED . . .

AND - For @jpf880 & "Wifey" . . . Some Very EXTRA SPECIAL . . .

"GOOD VIBES" & "Healing Thoughts"​

. . . are being sent "Your" Way​

Once again - For all of the 'Tree-Peeps" already gone to bed and those about to go . . .

Hope Ya' have very restful night and pleasant dreams . . .

Okay - I'm done for the Day . . .

It's . . .

AND - I'm off . . .

Good "MoringNite" All - See Ya' Tomorrow . . .

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12/10 #2

A few years ago I had a doctor do a similar thing. I was having a routine physical and from the beginning he was lecturing me about smoking, healthy diet, drinking, the usual things. That's fine and he's was right about making some of those lifestyle choices, but he just kinda kept going on and on, really piling on the scare tactics. He got especially animated about it while doing my blood pressure check, I swear it was like he was trying to rig the test and drive my blood pressure up. After doing my blood pressure check, he gets a concerned look on his face and lets out a little hmmmmph. I get a little concerned as he says he needs to take it again.

I noticed he had stopped with the badgering, which made me a little nervous. I asked if anything was wrong and said nothing was wrong. He genuinely looked disappointed to tell me that all my tests came back normal, he said he was especially "shocked" that my blood pressure was just fine.

I could tell I ruined his closing lecture on making more health changes, so I couldn't resist. I told him it was great news and was gonna celebrate with a cheeseburger, fries, a couple beers and smoke a couple cigarettes. I thought his head was gonna explode after I said that. I appreciate what he was trying to get across, but just didn't appreciate the condescending manner or the fact he had his mind set before I even arrived.

 

[KatzWh1skers]

12/10 #5
My weather ap isn't always right, but it is now and I've never even seen that image used before!

..I like lightning...and thunder...as long as it stays safely away from me Nice app pic though.
Feeling knda punk today, so just takin it easy.

 

[CountBoredom]

12/10 #6

I told him it was great news and was gonna celebrate with a cheeseburger, fries, a couple beers and smoke a couple cigarettes.

Priceless!

Robin, the weather prognosticators down here have been threatening us with the storm that's hitting you, saying it will wash out the weekend--and especially tomorrow and Saturday. But the forecast this morning said "Intermittent Clouds" tomorrow and "Mostly Sunny" on Saturday. Hmm... Stay safe!

I'm going to sign off in a few. Good night, Treefam!

 

[Roadtrip635]

12/10 #3

Keeping an eye on the football game tonight, our leagues fantasy football playoffs have started. I need a good start tonight.

 

[Fuzzy Thunderbear]

12/10 #6

Hmmm... you west coasters asked for wet and/or snowy weather and I've been sending that energy out for you. Now you got it and are complaining? No comprende, amigo...

Anyway, the day here is done and I'm gonna do one last quick cruise through the forum, then wrap it up. Good night me hearties...

 

[tiggerrts]

12/10 - 5: Good luck Road. Anybody else seeing the rain still about to reach Seattle?
Good night all, sleep well.

 

[Anthony-Usa_OH]

12/10 #2

Headed to bed goodnight everyone! :wave:

 

[rangerrobin]

..I like lightning...and thunder...as long as it stays safely away from me Nice app pic though.
Feeling knda punk today, so just takin it easy.

Thunder doesn't bother me so much because I know it can't hurt me. Lightning on the other hand can be a bit scary, but cool at the same time. The graphics on my phone were super cool, especially since they matched what was actually happenin'.

Feel better....

12/10 #6

Hmmm... you west coasters asked for wet and/or snowy weather and I've been sending that energy out for you. Now you got it and are complaining? No comprende, amigo...

No complainin', just commentin'. It's excitin' when we get a storm like this, especially after the drought we've been in!

 

[DaleH1985]

Well off to bed. Good night everyone.

 

[Roadtrip635]

12/10 - 5: Good luck Road. Anybody else seeing the rain still about to reach Seattle?
Good night all, sleep well.

12/10 #4

Thanks Tiggs, gonna need all the help I can get.....

 

[jpf880]

Thanks Everyone! Wifey still isn't doing to well, maybe a bit better than yesterday. The ammonia level in her blood was up to 117, that's very bad, in a normal person a level of 70 is considered critical, a normal reading is 7 to 35. Anytime before it's gotten over 100 she's been admitted to the hospital. I'm not sure why the didn't admit her this time.

Please keep the Prayers and Good Vibes coming.

Uncle and Everyone else in this thread are in mine every nite.



G'Nite Uncle!

 

[rangerrobin]

Prayers always @jpf880

Good Night / G'Mornin' and Good Vibes Tree Fam!

 

[Uncle]

they get fixated on one thing and won't leave it alone to hear anything else......I never know how to talk to people like that......

It can be difficult, however depending on who it is I usually just sound off by saying to them . . . "So What's Your Point ? ? ? Does it really look like I care" . . . They sometimes get so dumb founded - they finally shut up & walk away - and if they don't I do . . . Just Sayin' . . .

regardless of all the fancy diplomas hanging on the wall.

AH - Like 'You" - I don't rely on just that, when I deal with someone it got to be more than diplomas . . . Reputation from someone that really knows has a lot more validity to "Me" . . . Just Sayin' . . . that

I hope his research and discovery skills are better than his bedside manner. Otherwise, I second the bat idea.

So Do I . . . That is why I am willing to wait until after the test are done and see what he has to say at our next appointment before I make a rash decision about him as he has "Me" . . . AND - Depending on whether or not he is willing to have a conversation with "Me" instead of at "Me" so we can work together to improve "My" health than fine - he will continue to be "My" Cardiologist - if not . . .

He got especially animated about it while doing my blood pressure check, I swear it was like he was trying to rig the test and drive my blood pressure up.

I thought of that last night after I posted . . .

I appreciate what he was trying to get across, but just didn't appreciate the condescending manner or the fact he had his mind set before I even arrived.

YEP ! ! !

The last win I had from GMO back in November is still a no show.

If "You" still haven't received any package by this weekend - Please email "GMO" at glassmanoak@gmail.com to let him know - He WILL make it right by Ya' . . . Just Sayin' . . .

Everyone else in this thread are in mine every nite.

SO DITTO ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^


Well - Here is "My" usual last post of the night . . .



Okay - It's that time again . . .


For "Everyone" In NEED . . .

AND - For @jpf880 & "Wifey" . . . Some Very EXTRA SPECIAL . . .

"GOOD VIBES" & "Healing Thoughts"​

. . . are being sent "Your" Way​

Once again - For all of the 'Tree-Peeps" already gone to bed and those about to go . . .


Hope Ya' have very restful night and pleasant dreams . . .

Okay - I'm done for the Day . . .

It's . . .

AND - I'm off . . .

Good "MoringNite" All - See Ya' Tomorrow . . .

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