The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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Cesar R M said:
As a photographer...technically, these photos are awful lol.
It was cloudy and getting dark. but just wanted to get some photos of these.

funny thing.. the birds taunted me today. I had not my camera and they were flying everywhere in broad light x_x
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:D ;)
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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donaldtoo said:
There was a designated outdoor smoking area at my high school. It was still there when I graduated in '80.
Not sure what year they finally quit allowing smoking anywhere at school.
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At my old high school you had to walk across the street to smoke except for the ones who walked to the park to smoke Colorado style. I hung out in the library or science labs with the other geeks
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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BuddyThomas said:
So, because my current employment is being eliminated as of July 1 (I start a new job on July 11), I figured that it is a good time to go get a physical. My previous doctor retired a few years back and I've been a bit lazy about finding someone new. But I looked online on my health insurance's providers and basically picked someone out of the hat. My exam was today at 4PM. I was there for two hours!!!

This was the physical to end all physicals. I was poked and prodded, and given tests that I didn't even know existed. This was all new to me. In the past, when I went to a physical, my doctor would just take my blood pressure and then ask me some questions, and that was it.

Today, I got this:

Blood pressure test - on each arm. It was high, and I am now prescribed on a blood pressure pill. Hurray. I am officially old.

The breathe in breathe out thing with the stethoscope.

Then I was told to pull down my pants and lay down on the table and face the wall. What the?!?!?!! The next thing you know, I was violated in a way that cannot be described on a family message board. The unexpected prostate exam was not fun.

Then, the doctor said he was going to send someone in to continue the tests, including a blood draw.

WHAT????? I am so needle-phobic that I usually need a few days to work up to a blood test. Plus, I had just been violated up my freaking ***. How much can one person take???

I told him that I didn't think blood was a good idea, but he said they are very gentle in his office and left and slammed the door. What the -------??!?

So I sat there sweating for a good ten minutes and then this guy comes in with a rolling tray with all this stuff on it. He was very friendly and said that first they were going to do an EKG.

Strapped all these things all over me and did that. No problem.

Then, he did a blow into a tube test to test my lung capacity or something. I guess as the town drunk, I should be familiar with blow into a tube test, but since I do not drive, not so much. But I blew into the tube and was told I passed that one with flying colors.

Then, he said he was going to do a blood draw.

I repeated that I really needed a few days to work up to it, and didn't know this was going to happen today, but there was no talking my way out of it, and minutes later, there was the rubber tube around my arm, and the needle in my vein, and the scream right at the back of my throat. I had asked him how long it would take and he said 20 seconds. It was the longest 20 seconds of my year. Needles and me do not get along. I would make a terrible heroin addict.

So that's enough, right? Wrong!

Next, I had to get an echocardiogram, because apparently an EKG was not enough.

And finally, I don't even know what this test is called but six of what looked like blood pressure bands were placed on my legs and arms and then they did a circulation test to make sure my blood is circulating properly. (It is - the assistant showed me the results).

And that's about it.

Oh wait - I forgot - I had to pee in a cup as well.

That is the craziest physical I have ever had in my entire life. This doctor is detailed, let me tell you. And I guess that's a good thing.

Now of course I am terrified to go for my results in a month. With my luck, I am going to have 17 types of cancer, a failing heart, and it goes without saying that I am going to be told "Mr. Thomas, I'm sorry but we simply could not find your liver." I'll have to tell him that it fell out and got flushed down a toilet at the last drink around the world.

I feel just fine, so I guess its good to find out if anything wonky is going on, but after all those tests, I'm like - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Sorry. Just needed to vent. Luckily, this is right next to my apartment, so I think I was entitled to a treat today, and I had one, ;)

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WOOF! :confused:
Sympathy like.
But, at least it sounds like all is well! :)
And, those treats look awesome...! :hungry:
 
betty rose

betty rose

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donaldtoo said:
It's no problem, Bets! You just posted them as thumbnails instead of full images. All you have to do is click on them and that opens another window where they are larger...! :)

BTW, nice pics!
Thanks for sharing...! :)
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Great hubby is still at work, so glad this worked out. I have said many times, I'm no good at computer things. I tried deleting but couldn't . Is this a better format? It seems not to take too much space. I will do this in the future if this is better for everyone.
 
betty rose

betty rose

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MouseDreaming said:
Thank you!
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I love your pics, I'm not as good to getting back to earlier posts, just can't remember when I left off and began again. Congrats to the graduate. That was a special moment for daughter and me. I virtually raised her alone, as hubby traveled for work a lot. We have gotten much closer, since her hubby travels, and everything falls on her. She also understands, when hubby is home, the rules change. I was the much more lenient parent. I couldn't correct her anymore than my doggies. I found humor in all the antics. Did she take advantage? Yes. But, she is the best Mother and Daughter that anyone could ever have. She is a very responsible adult. She is writing books, doing podcasts for Disney, and started with an idea from Walt Disney, if you can dream it, you can do it. And she is doing it. Making her dreams come true.
 
betty rose

betty rose

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MouseDreaming said:
I just clicked on one, and it came up bigger. The rest were just a click, too. Thanks for the beautiful pictures!
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You are welcome, the first pictures of the trip was hubby's doing . I took control on day 2. Lol. He just's shoot. I like the more perfect set up. You will see the difference, as we roll along. I had some really strong days, and days where I was tired. The pictures will tell the tale....more poor lighting, and blurry. Hubby has the camera, but wants just a quick pic, I like to take my time, and position him to get the best shot. I love setting this up, so he can point and shoot. I do admit he does know how to set the camera to get the best shot. He had the first day of relearning how to use the camera. Older age can make you forgetful from trip to trip.
 
betty rose

betty rose

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figmentfan423 said:
At my old high school you had to walk across the street to smoke except for the ones who walked to the park to smoke Colorado style. I hung out in the library or science labs with the other geeks
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In my ancient day, smoking was a violation that would cause you to get expelled a semester from school. Only the "rich kids" got away with that in Columbus, Indiana. Most parent's smoked at that time. I loved spending time at my best friends house , no one smoked there. It was my safe haven, in high school.
 
betty rose

betty rose

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figmentfan423 said:
At my old high school you had to walk across the street to smoke except for the ones who walked to the park to smoke Colorado style. I hung out in the library or science labs with the other geeks
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Marijuana was totally forbidden. Got you expelled for life. I was a high school conformist. I would never think of breaking the rules. I was so afraid of my parent's sending me to reform school. The I went to IU, a very liberal college, I didn't do drugs as my best friend was my room mate. She acted as my mother when I went to college. I do have more liberal views today. I took a long time to believe, live and let live, as long as no one is being hurt by another's actions. Life does come with it's own rules. As Doctor's oath....first, do no harm. I live by that , and it has worked so far. I will change when, it no longer works.
 

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