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[Territoo]

It gets rid of the cataracts and, since the natural lenses are replaced with artificial ones, it eliminates what flaws were in the originals. But the artificial lenses are imperfect, too. I did what most people do and chose lenses that gave me good distance vision but require reading glasses for any close work. Objects that are midway between the two are somewhat blurry but not so much that I need to wear glasses to see them. But I can no longer make things clearer by squinting, which is a loss, and I find that in general the replacement lenses provide a less flexible, adaptable kind of vision. As I said earlier, I would rather have my old eyes. I had to wear glasses with very thick lenses, but, with them on, I could see everything clearly. And, without them, I could still hold things really close to my eyes and see.

I do have a pair of prescription trifocals that are supposed to support near, middle, and far distance, but they're a strain to wear because my eyes are constantly having to locate the portion of the lenses that will allow me to see what I'm trying to see. I only wear them when I go out, because I don't enjoy always having to whip out a pair of reading glasses whenever I want to see something up close.

Don't get me wrong: I enjoy not having to wear glasses all the time anymore, and heaven knows the way I see now is miles better than it was with cataracts, but the rigidity, for lack of a better word, of my new vision is irksome. (It doesn't help, of course, that I frequently suffer from double vision because of MS, and it has also scarred the optic nerves in both my eyes.)

Sorry for the tome, everyone.

I can relate to vision problems. The best I can be corrected in far vision is 20/40 and I'm not even that right now in my left eye. As it stands, I can't legally drive at night. All distant vision is a bit blurry. I choose to sit towards the front, if I can. I'm hoping that when I see the opthalmologist next month, he can work on my vision in my left eye a bit more.

 

[uthinkofsomething]

Does anyone on here filter NETS through a coffee press? I have a large amount of filter for that. Not sure why I bought such a big piece but I paid quite a bit for it and if anyone needs it, I would be glad to give for free

I didn't even know that was a thing. I assume NETs have more "particles" in the finished liquid? Which makes sense since it seems to gunk up and burn on coils quickly.

 

[vaper1960]

Sorry for the tome, everyone.

Just a thought (and probably expensive) but I've seen low power microscopes that connect to a computer so you view it on the screen. OK... sounds "out there" but they actually don't cost that much. I suppose your hands would block the view though.
Hey... it's been a rough evening. Nephew's slightly autistic kid (almost 4) was throwing a screaming fit for two hours... I'm just hiding in the computer room trying to distract myself.

 

[uthinkofsomething]

Well... reality is a double bacon cheeseburger or pepperoni pizza (I doubt we were ever meant to eat such things)... and I know for a fact, we are not supposed to drink "mother's milk" from cows. Why do people get so freaked out about the thought of eating insects and worms? Do any of you actually know what's in hot dogs? You might be surprised. BTW... I am more than willing to test my theory Some other cultures (countries) are appalled by what we eat... including eggs! The very thought horrifies them.

Insects are actually the dominant form of life here... I suggest we keep eating the cows and leave the insects alone.
Yeast is the way to go. Future civilization will farm only yeast, which we will turn into meat, dairy, vegetable, fish, etc.

And the insect overlords like it too.

 

[NolaMel]

I ordered 25 boxes on Monday.

Hah! YOU'RE the reason there were so few left
It was a heck of a deal!

 

[Skeebo]

Well... reality is a double bacon cheeseburger or pepperoni pizza (I doubt we were ever meant to eat such things)... and I know for a fact, we are not supposed to drink "mother's milk" from cows. Why do people get so freaked out about the thought of eating insects and worms? Do any of you actually know what's in hot dogs? You might be surprised. BTW... I am more than willing to test my theory Some other cultures (countries) are appalled by what we eat... including eggs! The very thought horrifies them.

What's wrong with eggs?

 

[Koolkiz]

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Hah! YOU'RE the reason there were so few left
It was a heck of a deal!

Yes, it was. I went back to order more and poof they were gone.

 

[Koolkiz]

I basically eat meat and vegies. Low carb all the way. I don't eat sea insects or land insects. I'm actually allergic to most exoskeleton foods (like shrimp and lobster).

 

[uthinkofsomething]

this was one of my favs too and Heavenly 7. Also Nirvana's Chai Tea. So long ago.

Yes! The Heavenly 7 bar was awesome.

 

[uthinkofsomething]

10ml. I knew I liked the alpine so wasn’t afraid to do ten instead of five for a test.

Is that Flavorah Alpine Strawberry? I'm curious, can you compare it to another brand or type of strawberry?

 

[vaper1960]

And the insect overlords like it too.

Thank you... I needed a laugh. In home brew beer, the yeast is in the sediment. Full of nutrients and vitamin B So if I ever raise insects (to eat myself) I will supplement their diet with leftover brewers yeast.

 

[vaper1960]

Is that Flavorah Alpine Strawberry? I'm curious, can you compare it to another brand or type of strawberry?

Yes (but haven't tried it myself) There was much talk about it awhile back... seems to be in a league of it's own. I am what is known as "strawberry blind"... can taste it but barely (the only one I can really taste is a candy flavor... not what I'm seeking but at least I can taste it) In real life, I love strawberries and especially strawberry jam. BTW, FLV flavors are strong... use low %

 

[vaper1960]

What's wrong with eggs?

That was so funny (and perfect) I remember the thing with eggs through the years... eggs are bad, eggs are OK, eggs are good (they do also have lecithin that helps) So eggs with fried crickets sound good.
BTW (slightly off topic... but this is the random thread) Now they say Crisco is way worse than lard.

 

[vaper1960]

Ok folks... I'm officially changing the subject. Carry on.

 

[vaper1960]

I have re-focused my thoughts... BCF wishlist. First on my list is FW licorice (root beer didn't work for me) Honestly, my dear friend UJ convinced to try this (I love both IRL so worth a shot) Any suggestions for "must have" flavors? It has to be available from BCF. I need some more vanilla (currently using VT vanilla cream... nice but kind of wimpy) Do they have JF? (I want to try the RY4... supposed to be very good caramel) I also want the lemon. I don't have direct deposit so could be a few weeks before I get the stimulus.

 

[AnthonyB]

Crazy weather! Rain, thunder and then a hail storm (size of marbles) We are in the "lowlands"... very odd for March.

Crazy in Sydney too. We are about to get 2 months average rain this weekend. Apparently Warragamba dam will spill over. Seems like yesterday it was dry.

 

[AnthonyB]

boy getting behind is this thread is the worst. I always feel like I NEED to catch up, more so than I do on other threads. Scared I will have missed a recipe. It nags at me like folding laundry or matching socks

ditto! The only way I can keep up is if I quit my day job. Good to see it. My old favourite threads move one page every 6 months for the last few years.

 

[madstabber]

I recently bought some random flavors and wanted to know what people have done with these.
Purilum Strawberry fizzy
Flavor Revolution West Coast Punch
Flavor Monks Monks in Love
Any input is welcome and appreciated, thanks

 

[Katya]

She does read here when she has time.

Hello, Anna!

 

[Katya]

I do have it for some unknown reason. I guess I’ll have to do the same mix but with it to compare.

Ok I’ll do the mix tomorrow with my chefs.

My angels! TY! I don't mind ordering from overseas, but it's a bit foolish to buy a 10 ml bottle of something you don't even know you're going to like.

I use FA Fresh Cream with my tea, but always wanted to try a good milk flavor.