The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 387

jinlo · 09-28-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Darn it! I've had another hemorrhage into my eye/retina. It has been almost a year since the last, and I hoped it would never happen again. I'm back to can't hardly see out of the right eye, which was my best eye. Darn it!

I believe you can darn a sock, but I don't think you can darn an eye. You can poke an eye, but my guess is that wouldn't help you at this point, maybe make it worse so I don't recommend it. That's some free medical advice.

I wonder what would happen if you went to one of those 3D movies in this condition.

All kidding aside, well wishes and prayers to you and a speedy recovery.

Oh, and don't play tennis for the next few days. That's another free tip.

Darqref · 09-29-2009, 02:32 AM

Our local newspaper has a feature similar to this thread, but they included raves as well as rants. So, in typical mobileread fashion, here's a subversion:

Rave: The current US public broadcasting miniseries "The National Parks: America's Best Idea". The first two of 6 episodes have aired, and the photography is beautiful. The story is inspiring, and well done in typical Ken Burns fashion. For those overseas, you should be able to find a dvd to order, but I don't know if you can get it in a compatible format. You definitely want to watch this on a hi-def TV screen. For those who have missed it, it should be replayed soon, and probably again nearer to christmas.

Every park mentioned so far makes me want to go visit (again, if I've been already), and as a fumble-fingered photographer, I drool at the colors and light these folks have achieved.

Dylrob · 09-29-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Don't worry, they can't. They'd have to file a police report to do that, and the damage would have to be over $500. I found that out after my elderly neighbor backed into my car which resulted with my bumper cracking and popping off.

That's reassuring. I mean for me, that is... Oy vey.

nomesque · 09-29-2009, 03:53 AM

Quietly muttering at a fellow author who's bewailing the fact that fulltime work PLUS a hobby leave no time for writing! OH! Life is SO hard! Try a fulltime job, marriage, energy-sapping medical problems, a toddler and an almost-teen!!!! GAH!

I know. Everyone has their trials. That's why I'm venting here instead of saying, "Geez, you've got time coming out your whatsit!!"

kennyc · 09-29-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Darqref

Our local newspaper has a feature similar to this thread, but they included raves as well as rants. So, in typical mobileread fashion, here's a subversion:

Rave: The current US public broadcasting miniseries "The National Parks: America's Best Idea". The first two of 6 episodes have aired, and the photography is beautiful. The story is inspiring, and well done in typical Ken Burns fashion. For those overseas, you should be able to find a dvd to order, but I don't know if you can get it in a compatible format. You definitely want to watch this on a hi-def TV screen. For those who have missed it, it should be replayed soon, and probably again nearer to christmas.

Every park mentioned so far makes me want to go visit (again, if I've been already), and as a fumble-fingered photographer, I drool at the colors and light these folks have achieved.

Damn! I meant to have Tivo record that, I missed it, hopefully they are re-running the episodes.

kennyc · 09-29-2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nomesque

Quietly muttering at a fellow author who's bewailing the fact that fulltime work PLUS a hobby leave no time for writing! OH! Life is SO hard! Try a fulltime job, marriage, energy-sapping medical problems, a toddler and an almost-teen!!!! GAH!

I know. Everyone has their trials. That's why I'm venting here instead of saying, "Geez, you've got time coming out your whatsit!!"

.

montsnmags · 09-29-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Damn! I meant to have Tivo record that, I missed it, hopefully they are re-running the episodes.

Coincidentally, Aussie TV is currently running in three parts the doco Yellowstone. I've seen the "Winter" episode, and Tivo's currently got the next episode from Sunday. I don't know what the whole thing will be like, but the "Winter" bit was spectacular, awe-inspiring, amazing...[continue inserting the usual descriptives to indicate how much I enjoyed it]

DixieGal · 09-29-2009, 10:38 AM

Thanks everyone! I guess the next procedure will be next Wed afternoon, a horrible horrible laser thing where they weld the back of your retina tightly against the rest of the eyeball. It was almost completed previously in several sessions, but they can only do about 1/4 of the retina in a session due to the painfulness. This will be the last bit and then both eyes will be totally welded.

And then, probably another vitrectomy on the left to scrape away scar tissue, but not until it becomes intolerable. It is "pulling" and "puckering" and I see things curvy. And it feels like something is scratching my eye. But I can live with that at least another 6 months or so - anything to avoid that again!

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Originally Posted by jinlo

I wonder what would happen if you went to one of those 3D movies in this condition.

Uh-Oh, now you've flung a craving on me and I'll have to go see something to try that out! It might make me ralph in 4-D!! The bathroom on our floor here at work is covered, walls and floor, with tiny tiles. The waviness and blurriness was so bad yesterday that I had to piddle with my eyes closed!

DixieGal · 09-29-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

Coincidentally, Aussie TV is currently running in three parts the doco Yellowstone. I've seen the "Winter" episode, and Tivo's currently got the next episode from Sunday. I don't know what the whole thing will be like, but the "Winter" bit was spectacular, awe-inspiring, amazing...[continue inserting the usual descriptives to indicate how much I enjoyed it]

Good thing that they are filming every aspect of it for posterity. It's supposed to erupt and destroy North America pretty soon, geologically speaking, within the next 100,000 years or so. Meanwhile, I've never been to see it. We keep planning a trip out there, and something comes up every time.

kennyc · 09-29-2009, 10:45 AM

kennyc · 09-29-2009, 10:48 AM

My non-rant is that my new Pocket Pro reader is now on the truck for delivery! Yea!

DixieGal · 09-29-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Whassamatta? I went to 400% zoom and still couldn't figure out why you have the sad face?

EDIT: And then I read your next post. CONGRATS!

kennyc · 09-29-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Whassamatta? I went to 400% zoom and still couldn't figure out why you have the sad face?

EDIT: And then I read your next post. CONGRATS!

Hugs for you and sad about your situation....

DixieGal · 09-29-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Hugs for you and sad about your situation....

Aww, that's sweet. Now I can make out that the smilies are hugging!

Sparrow · 09-29-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Thanks everyone! I guess the next procedure will be next Wed afternoon, a horrible horrible laser thing where they weld the back of your retina tightly against the rest of the eyeball. It was almost completed previously in several sessions, but they can only do about 1/4 of the retina in a session due to the painfulness. This will be the last bit and then both eyes will be totally welded.

Fingers crossed for you Dixie, I really hope it goes well - and I also hope you have a huge treat planned for afterwards, you deserve it!!

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Darqref space cadet Posts: 334 Karma: 2999999 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle area Device: Rocket PRO, gen3, Pocketbook360	Our local newspaper has a feature similar to this thread, but they included raves as well as rants. So, in typical mobileread fashion, here's a subversion: Rave: The current US public broadcasting miniseries "The National Parks: America's Best Idea". The first two of 6 episodes have aired, and the photography is beautiful. The story is inspiring, and well done in typical Ken Burns fashion. For those overseas, you should be able to find a dvd to order, but I don't know if you can get it in a compatible format. You definitely want to watch this on a hi-def TV screen. For those who have missed it, it should be replayed soon, and probably again nearer to christmas. Every park mentioned so far makes me want to go visit (again, if I've been already), and as a fumble-fingered photographer, I drool at the colors and light these folks have achieved.

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nomesque Snooty Bestselling Author Posts: 1,485 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ipswich, QLD, Australia Device: PRS-650	Quietly muttering at a fellow author who's bewailing the fact that fulltime work PLUS a hobby leave no time for writing! OH! Life is SO hard! Try a fulltime job, marriage, energy-sapping medical problems, a toddler and an almost-teen!!!! GAH! I know. Everyone has their trials. That's why I'm venting here instead of saying, "Geez, you've got time coming out your whatsit!!"

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,922 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	My non-rant is that my new Pocket Pro reader is now on the truck for delivery! Yea!