It's amazing that he was allowed into the Veteran's Forum. They let just anyone in there, these days.
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It's amazing that he was allowed into the Veteran's Forum. They let just anyone in there, these days.
Hi everyone, been playing butch rig man and barely following the Decorah nest let alone ECF.
Going through a week helicopter/ship/water survival [put ME in helicopter body, then drop it to 15 feet under water, then turned upside down and then I have to punch out the window/door and escape] then fire fighting today. getting too old for this stuff [done it many times over the decades] though kind of proud that at 63 I can still do it, the kids in the class take care of us old men. Got to fight a engine room fire today, they put me in the middle of the hose team most of the time but still asked if I wanted any cheese and crackers with my whine, dam kids.
Going through a week helicopter/ship/water survival [put ME in helicopter body, then drop it to 15 feet under water, then turned upside down and then I have to punch out the window/door and escape] then fire fighting today. getting too old for this stuff [done it many times over the decades] though kind of proud that at 63 I can still do it, the kids in the class take care of us old men. Got to fight a engine room fire today, they put me in the middle of the hose team most of the time but still asked if I wanted any cheese and crackers with my whine, dam kids.
Just give those kids a swift kick in the .... and tell them that you have lived through things that they have only read about. (I'm 61) 
NO they live through it too, the kids were crew training with me not the firemen teaching. They understand that I have to keep the fire pumps running and generators on line
[told them if you have to put ME on the fire hose team just go to the life boats, MY placew is the control room with a Scott Air Pack in case it fills with smoke]
[told them if you have to put ME on the fire hose team just go to the life boats, MY placew is the control room with a Scott Air Pack in case it fills with smoke]
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they "seem" to know that, but they train in VERY hot sims on the rigs while i do the power thing. Have to tell that i fought the Nam war with a screwdriver [USAF, B52's and KC135's] all the Mid East vets understand
Got a question: driving home from the fire field (after eating lunch with the class and feeling tired but OK) i started cramping all the muscles that I had overworked, almost had to pull the car over.
Get cramping a lot in my hands when I over work them, never had many other parts [arms calves and feet] do it too.
Anyone know what to do/eat to prevent the cramping?
I will alwase try an avoid working as hard as I did today but can’t do that with my hands.
Karen got me milk and cheese and everything was OK after a nap
Get cramping a lot in my hands when I over work them, never had many other parts [arms calves and feet] do it too.
Anyone know what to do/eat to prevent the cramping?
I will alwase try an avoid working as hard as I did today but can’t do that with my hands.
Karen got me milk and cheese and everything was OK after a nap
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Hmmm.....can't help you with that. When my body cramps up, it's because I did too much and need to let it rest.
Mauscle cramps are a very common symptom of dehydration. Dehydration is almost inevitable with vigorous physical activy, especially in hot weather. Excessive sweating also cotributes to sodium imbalance. Vaping only makes things worse, as it tends to dehydrate your body also.
Drink plenty of liquids and make sure your electrolytes are replenished after a workout.
Low calcium and magnesium levels may also lead to cramps.
What to drink? WATER!!!! Lots of water. Some sports drinks may be helpful as they will replenish your lost electrolytes. But water (and chicken soup) are best!!!
And use caffeine (tea, coffee) in moderation; caffeine is a known diuretic.
Drink plenty of liquids and make sure your electrolytes are replenished after a workout.
Low calcium and magnesium levels may also lead to cramps.
What to drink? WATER!!!! Lots of water. Some sports drinks may be helpful as they will replenish your lost electrolytes. But water (and chicken soup) are best!!!
And use caffeine (tea, coffee) in moderation; caffeine is a known diuretic.
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My sister takes potasium pills for leg cramps..not sure if that would be good for hand cramps or not...might want to ask a doctor Charlie~
Good Morning!!!
+ 10 on dehydration....you were sweating heavily weren't you ?
And food after a heavy "workout"....
Throw a banana in your lunch box for potassium.
Sorry, but it seems like as we get older we dehydrate more quickly.......
and yep.....when was the last check up ..especially with all the stuff you do !
And food after a heavy "workout"....
Throw a banana in your lunch box for potassium.
Sorry, but it seems like as we get older we dehydrate more quickly.......
and yep.....when was the last check up ..especially with all the stuff you do !
nope, we all are holding our breath till the eight of may ........
Tib, before Cindy turns, we have Hiram13pm on the 4th. Chris posted the May list (so far), a few pages back.
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