The Vent and Rant Thread

[kazbates]

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

I made the mistake of squishing a dead bee between my fingers when I was a kid. The funny thing is that I used to catch them in my hand all the time and was never stung once.

We have carpenter bees in our shed. Every time I go near, I get buzzed by the guards. Fortunately, the guards are all males, and male carpenter bees can't sting; but their superficial resemblance to bumble bees is enough to keep most people and animals far away.

We have them here, too! They love to drill holes in Ryleigh's playset because the redwood we used to build some of the structure is so soft. Unfortunately, the guard bees scare Ryleigh and no matter how many times we try to tell her that they won't hurt her, she still runs away screaming. We've been considering taking the whole thing down since she won't play on it because of the bees.

[wodin]

I've lost 50 pounds (23 KG) since September due to ill health (Ulcerative Colitis and Diabetes). I started a little overweight, but now I'm in the tongue sticking out category. My Doctor says I'm not underweight, but I still like to gain a few of those pounds back.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by wodin

I've lost 50 pounds (23 KG) since September due to ill health (Ulcerative Colitis and Diabetes). I started a little overweight, but now I'm in the tongue sticking out category. My Doctor says I'm not underweight, but I still like to gain a few of those pounds back.

oh my! are you on the mend?

[wodin]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

oh my! are you on the mend?

Nope, both conditions are chronic and incurable; they are, however, under control.

I don't like to whine here, so I do most of my whining over at HealingWell.

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by wodin

Nope, both conditions are chronic and incurable; they are, however, under control.

I don't like to whine here, so I do most of my whining over at HealingWell.

According to Furhmans Eat to Live type II diabetes is reversible by following his diet. I don't recall if the book said anything about colitis.

BOb

[wodin]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

According to Furhmans Eat to Live type II diabetes is reversible by following his diet. I don't recall if the book said anything about colitis.

BOb

Thanks Bob, for your concern.

I know some folks over at HealingWell who control their type II diabetes purely by diet, but that does not mean they are cured. I control mine through a combination of medication and diet, but it is controlled, not cured.

As for the UC, there are plenty of quacks around who seek to profit from others ‘ misfortune, but the only recognized cure is a total or partial Colectomy. I’m not ready to sign on for that yet!

[DMcCunney]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

According to Furhmans Eat to Live type II diabetes is reversible by following his diet. I don't recall if the book said anything about colitis.

BOb

Reversible != curable. You can go a long way toward controlling Type II diabetes with proper diet, but once you have it, you can't cure it. It doesn't go away. It's a chronic, long-term condition that requires constant management.

The good part is, it can be managed. The bad part is, you can't ever stop doing what is necessary to manage it.
______
Dennis
(Who is not diabetic, but who knows a number of folks who are.)

[WT Sharpe]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

That reminds me of a joke...

BOb

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

That's where I was.

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Three swords men arguing about who had more skill.... heard it?

BOb

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

That's the one...

Originally Posted by pilotbob

I'll let you post it to the joke thread.

BOb

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

You do it, I'm not a quick typist.

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Ok... but I will google for it then cut-n-paste.

BOb

Well, somebody post it! I'm dying of curiosity.


(BTW, death by curiosity is not as rare as many people think!)

[poohbear_nc]

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Well, somebody post it! I'm dying of curiosity.


(BTW, death by curiosity is not as rare as many people think!)

Look in the "Add/Read a Good Joke to Lighten Your Day" thread before rigor mortis sets in!

[DMcCunney]

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Well, somebody post it! I'm dying of curiosity.

He did, here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...postcount=1071

(BTW, death by curiosity is not as rare as many people think!)

No, but satisfying the curiosity has been known to be fatal.

"I wonder what happens if I do this?" <BOOM!>
______
Dennis

[pilotbob]

AWESOME SCALE !!!

Just weighed myself, I usually do it same time in AM... and something must have snapped.... my weight loss journal should show at least a 2lb loss this week (I record each Friday AMs weight). Although I am hoping for 3+.

Wait was this weight post a rant? Hmm.... perhaps it was an anti-rant.

BOb

[kindlekitten]

I just fell off my deck . not normally an epic event, and also not normally something I would do. I tripped over a feed bag while watering my hanging tomatoes. my new knee wouldn't support me and I fell... over bending the knee (I'm not able to completely bend it yet) while it happened. it kind of feels like I tore something in the back of my thigh. I have it elevated and iced and have taken a double dose of pain killer and I just want to cry so badly!!!`

[poohbear_nc]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I just fell off my deck . not normally an epic event, and also not normally something I would do. I tripped over a feed bag while watering my hanging tomatoes. my new knee wouldn't support me and I fell... over bending the knee (I'm not able to completely bend it yet) while it happened. it kind of feels like I tore something in the back of my thigh. I have it elevated and iced and have taken a double dose of pain killer and I just want to cry so badly!!!`

Ouch - sounds more like a visit to the ER or doctor is called for! Safer to get things checked out. Is there someone there (human) to look after you?

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Ouch - sounds more like a visit to the ER or doctor is called for! Safer to get things checked out. Is there someone there (human) to look after you?

no *sniffle*

[poohbear_nc]

Double ouch! Keep your cell phone near you to call for help if needed. Otherwise hug a warm large puddie tat - but DON'T let him jump onto your lap.