Good morning!!!!

[daugen]

same issue with my BP, Omron cuff, took pictures of readings for weeks to show Doc.
There is something called "white coat" syndrome where our BP goes up in doc offices. (David, we were typing at same time )
Didn't think it applied to me, I often felt like dozing off while waiting in waiting room...but my readings were often in 140's and while low/resting
number is more important, they get antsy when top number is over 140.

finally got internal prescription docs from facility, liked the hospital comments it had, seems they think I'll survive.
Will hold off on the wine until end of chemo...

I have examined this person and find no evidence to support the need for skilled nursing home care at this time.
This person's needs can be met in the Adult Care Home setting.
May consume alcoholic beverages.
May go out on leave of absence with medications

Now to get my car this weekend, and start taking short drives. All a function of chemo side effects and whether it makes me sleepy.
No desire to get intimate with NC deep ditches...
onward, slowly, carefully.

HF jackstands, 30 bucks. Napa jack stands, 100 bucks. yeah, you do get what you pay for...
glad I always doubled them up, they seemed pretty loose inside, but never had one slip on me.
Idea of getting squashed under mower deck highly unpleasant...

 

[sodamo]

Might want to re read what I posted.

But you do have to chuckle

 

[rswyan]

But you do have to chuckle

Mebbe Bup was being tongue-in-cheek ...

 

[LouNY]

Interesting day. Showed Dr my BP readings for the last 3 months. He liked what I showed him. But nurses test said 147/88. Went home and picked up my machine. Did BP again with there and my machine. Same readings as above. Took my BP again when I got home. 115/74. Not sure what is going on. Dr is going get back with me after blood test come back.

A couple of years ago I was getting my blood pressure checked quite frequently between my primary care and several specialist I was seeing,
at one of them my blood pressure was always higher then the others :confused3:
That one had a very attractive large breasted nurse and she would stand of to the side and behind with one pressed into the side of my neck
and the other into my shoulder, visiting with her always seem to bump my pressure up a bit :cool2:
And I certainly didn't mind it.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

BEF, is that your neighbor with the antique tractors? Nice way to display the Flag.

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Not the antique tractor guy, this is a new tractor, TYM I think. House is 3nd from me on same side of road but a half mile away. These people just bought this foreclosure, put in a huge garden this year, and just leveled ground to build something.

 

[Bird]

I've had a Walgreens blood pressure & pulse machine sitting here on my desk for a little more than 13 years. I used to check mine fairly frequently, but haven't checked it in a long time. However, I gradually cut back on the pills the doctor had prescribed, first to 3 a week instead of one a day, then 2 a week, and then yesterday was the last pill. And I just checked and my blood pressure, according to this old machine, is 135/77.

 

[newbury]

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I have examined this person and find no evidence to support the need for skilled nursing home care at this time.
This person's needs can be met in the Adult Care Home setting.
May consume alcoholic beverages.
May go out on leave of absence with medications

Now to get my car this weekend, and start taking short drives. All a function of chemo side effects and whether it makes me sleepy.
No desire to get intimate with NC deep ditches...
onward, slowly, carefully.
<snip>

:cool2::cool2::cool2:
On the road again....!!
/edit
YouTube

 

[rswyan]

81F and mostly cloudy. Thunderstorm popped up about an hour ago ... we didn't get much - just a nice steady shower - but a couple of counties to the east are under a flash flood warning. From the looks of the radar I suspect Rich is getting rained on.

Got one mealworm feeder done:

Inspector No. 7 is on the job:

Now just got to go put it up ...

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Interesting day. Showed Dr my BP readings for the last 3 months. He liked what I showed him. But nurses test said 147/88. Went home and picked up my machine. Did BP again with there and my machine. Same readings as above. Took my BP again when I got home. 115/74. Not sure what is going on. Dr is going get back with me after blood test come back.

Seems like my blood pressure is always elevated at the doctor's office, Ron. It's not a place I like to be, and I'm not used to keeping appointments any longer, so that makes me nervous, too. And I can never find a parking place, so the long, brisk walk to the office also is good for a couple of points on the meter.

That said, I've found that taking moderately deep breaths, and letting them out slowly, helps relax me. And relaxing the arm in the cuff also seems to drop the pressure reading. :confused3:

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Got one mealworm feeder done:

I gotta ask, RS.

What do mealworms eat, and how often do you have to feed 'em?

:laughing:

 

[daugen]

I looked at RS's mealworm feeder and no wonder that cat was attentive...looks like an old cat food can in there...

not having much luck with rv, found out today from very educated prospect, who used to work for MB,
chassis on my 2020 MB rv is a 2018, so warranty not transferable to second owner.
Not like the dealer told me that...big print giveth, small print taketh away.
I lowered the price a little more but otherwise I'll keep it, maybe move in there for awhile if my health improves.

 

[sodamo]

same issue with my BP, Omron cuff, took pictures of readings for weeks to show Doc.
There is something called "white coat" syndrome where our BP goes up in doc offices. (David, we were typing at same time )
Didn't think it applied to me, I often felt like dozing off while waiting in waiting room...but my readings were often in 140's and while low/resting
number is more important, they get antsy when top number is over 140.

finally got internal prescription docs from facility, liked the hospital comments it had, seems they think I'll survive.
Will hold off on the wine until end of chemo...

I have examined this person and find no evidence to support the need for skilled nursing home care at this time.
This person's needs can be met in the Adult Care Home setting.
May consume alcoholic beverages.
May go out on leave of absence with medications

Now to get my car this weekend, and start taking short drives. All a function of chemo side effects and whether it makes me sleepy.
No desire to get intimate with NC deep ditches...
onward, slowly, carefully.

HF jackstands, 30 bucks. Napa jack stands, 100 bucks. yeah, you do get what you pay for...
glad I always doubled them up, they seemed pretty loose inside, but never had one slip on me.
Idea of getting squashed under mower deck highly unpleasant...

Reads like continued progress

 

[sodamo]

I looked at RS's mealworm feeder and no wonder that cat was attentive...looks like an old cat food can in there...

not having much luck with rv, found out today from very educated prospect, who used to work for MB,
chassis on my 2020 MB rv is a 2018, so warranty not transferable to second owner.
Not like the dealer told me that...big print giveth, small print taketh away.
I lowered the price a little more but otherwise I'll keep it, maybe move in there for awhile if my health improves.

No need for another bath... I suspect keeping it and using for temp quarters as you explore options. Could even explore those visiting nurse programs if you need help.

 

[rswyan]

I gotta ask, RS.

What do mealworms eat, and how often do you have to feed 'em?

:laughing:

I haven’t clicked that link yet ...

But the page containing it is open on my desktop computer ...

 

[rswyan]

I looked at RS's mealworm feeder and no wonder that cat was attentive...looks like an old cat food can in there...

Correct ...

not having much luck with rv, found out today from very educated prospect, who used to work for MB,
chassis on my 2020 MB rv is a 2018, so warranty not transferable to second owner.
Not like the dealer told me that...big print giveth, small print taketh away.
I lowered the price a little more but otherwise I'll keep it, maybe move in there for awhile if my health improves.

Road trip ...

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I looked at RS's mealworm feeder and no wonder that cat was attentive...looks like an old cat food can in there...

not having much luck with rv, found out today from very educated prospect, who used to work for MB,
chassis on my 2020 MB rv is a 2018, so warranty not transferable to second owner.
Not like the dealer told me that...big print giveth, small print taketh away.
I lowered the price a little more but otherwise I'll keep it, maybe move in there for awhile if my health improves.

I’m confused. Warranty should be by the title year.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Good hot afternoon. 95° was our high this afternoon but it got to 103° in La Grange .. just 40 miles north. We did have a 10 mph breeze which helped.

I did get my hydraulics reconfigured on the big grapple but, even though it was under roof and out of the sun, our high temps had heated up the hydraulic oil in the hoses and cylinders. When I pushed the male connector against the frame, to relieve pressure, I got sprayed nicely. I'm thinking I need some of these .. for future hydraulics work and grease gun work?

Disposable Waterproof Oil-Proof Clothing Protector Plastic Aprons

The last thing to check is "polarity" of the new QD's on the New Holland. If it's correct .. all good. If not .. I only need to swap the electric leads on the 3rd function toggle. Hope I don't spill electrons .. in the cab?

The slight (20%) chance of rain .. didn't materialize today.

I did accomplish my second post-lockdown haircut and pantry restock this morning. Now I can get back on my morning outside work .. afternoon A/C tractor work.

Since our forecast precludes rain near term .. I'll likely mix up a tank of RM43, surfactant, and blue dye to spray fence lines, during the mornings, this week.

Are mealworms .. vegetarians?

 

[Buppies]

Sorry BEF I did not read post correctly my bad

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Sorry BEF I did not read post correctly my bad

Not a problem, one anniversary a year is all I can handle

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Yep. Use gasoline .. they said. It'd be safe and fun!

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Yep, that guy actually lit his with a bic lighter. hahaha.

Side story: We were having a good party at the same buddy's house, and a different friend was given some old cans of reloading smokeless powder.....Next thing we know WOOOOF! (and much louder than Brogen) He had to go shave off the leftover half of his beard. Funny thing, I guess the beard protected him. He was half drunk and never lost his smile during the whole ordeal.

76, going to 87 today, sure beats the upper 90ç—´. We got .7 of rain from a line of storms that moved down from northern Delaware, the severe weather was over by the time they got here.

Drew, thanks for the advice, itç—´ a complicated deal.

Mostly, the humidity is miserable, yesterday the temp was 99 and the index was 114, in one point.

Had two doctors appointments yesterday, one with my kidney doc and one with plastic surgeon to check my sun damaged ears and forehead. Have to use chemo therapy cream for a few months.

I hope y誕ll have a great day.

A buddy has to use that cream about every year or two. he says it works wonders for him.

Looks like we are in for quite a bit of rain today.

Not sure what effect that will have on the level of the water in the pond that has been draining down for the last week or so. Yesterday it had gone down about as far as gravity will take it. I would like to get on with putting in a concrete sluice this summer, but was unsure about the time it would take to go through whatever approval process was needed. There are several different public organisations potentially involved, the water people at the environment agency have been ok to deal with in the past, but it was looking like they only take the lead on rivers, this was more likely to need local authority consent, which can be .... interesting.

I spent a few hours on the internet to try and discover what was likely to be involved and then came up with this little gem (attached), which appears to be an amazing piece of common sense legislation that will make the sluice bureaucracy exempt. :cool2:

Eric, it reads fairly simple in the Queen's english, but I wonder if the local bureaucracy will have different interpretations like some here do for our 2nd amendment?