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VydorScope · 08-09-2014, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

Pretty darn good. My range of motion is very good and it actually looks like a knee instead of a mused cantaloupe. Biggest problem is that it is exacerbating some old injuries as I am walking correctly for the first time in 4 years. There is a nuerosurgen in my very near future

Hey! Glad to hear you are healing up well! yay!

VydorScope · 08-09-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Good morning, everyone. Libyan conflict – Gaza conflict – Ukrainian unrest... and yet so many think the biggest problem is that they have to press #1 for English. Such small minds... Oh well, might as well bring it on. Today is a good day for learning something new. I have a new tea to taste, a Ceylon tea that I found in a small market yesterday. Should be ready in two minutes. I'm going to try fencing with a new arm today too. See what it's like to be right-handed and ordinary. Then dinner and music with friends to wrap up a Saturday nicely.

Stitchawl

I found it hard at first to switch from left to right, but when sparring sometimes you don't get the option which side you are on. I found I had to fight differently and not just use the same tactics with the other hand/foot.

CRussel · 08-09-2014, 11:35 AM

Well, some good vibes coming through this thread. KK's gnu knee is behaving exactly as I had hoped and expected (and I sooo hope she's still going after the original surgeon), Betty is getting out and about (with appropriate precautions), pooh is still consuming Ardbeg slushies, Vincent is climbing to the top of the Virginia world (sorry about the poison ivy!), cromag's daughter is headed back, and Stitchy is turning ambidextrous. All good.

I'm in the midst of a bit of (hopefully good) turmoil at work, but all should be resolved this week, though the changes will continue to cause upheavals for months, I suspect. So this morning, a big glass of fresh squeezed orange juice from California Valencia oranges, and a mug of Anniversary Breakfast Blend tea as I head off to the farmer's market, and then to the feed store to get the hens some nice organic laying mash.

Stitchawl · 08-09-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by VydorScope

I found it hard at first to switch from left to right, but when sparring sometimes you don't get the option which side you are on. I found I had to fight differently and not just use the same tactics with the other hand/foot.

In my Kung-fu days, I had no major difficulty with right-handed work, both defense and offense, although my left side was much stronger. As you say, it requires a very different way to fight. But in Asian martial arts you start working both sides from the very beginning, learning to block, punch, and kick with left and right sides. In Fencing, you only work one side, unless you are an SCA member and fence with sword in one hand and main-guauch in the other. I started fencing when I was 16 and fenced steadily... all left handed. Now 50 years later, trying to learn to fence right-handed? My brain knows what to do, but my body don wanna do....

I'm drowning my sorrows in a small glass of tequila. It's working.

Stitchawl

VydorScope · 08-09-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

In my Kung-fu days, I had no major difficulty with right-handed work, both defense and offense, although my left side was much stronger. As you say, it requires a very different way to fight. But in Asian martial arts you start working both sides from the very beginning, learning to block, punch, and kick with left and right sides. In Fencing, you only work one side, unless you are an SCA member and fence with sword in one hand and main-guauch in the other. I started fencing when I was 16 and fenced steadily... all left handed. Now 50 years later, trying to learn to fence right-handed? My brain knows what to do, but my body don wanna do....

I'm drowning my sorrows in a small glass of tequila. It's working.

Stitchawl

We were taught both hands/feet. But which ever side (normally right) the sensi favored got more air time. Just human nature I guess.

kindlekitten · 08-09-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

Well, some good vibes coming through this thread. KK's gnu knee is behaving exactly as I had hoped and expected (and I sooo hope she's still going after the original surgeon), Betty is getting out and about (with appropriate precautions), pooh is still consuming Ardbeg slushies, Vincent is climbing to the top of the Virginia world (sorry about the poison ivy!), cromag's daughter is headed back, and Stitchy is turning ambidextrous. All good.

I'm in the midst of a bit of (hopefully good) turmoil at work, but all should be resolved this week, though the changes will continue to cause upheavals for months, I suspect. So this morning, a big glass of fresh squeezed orange juice from California Valencia oranges, and a mug of Anniversary Breakfast Blend tea as I head off to the farmer's market, and then to the feed store to get the hens some nice organic laying mash.

Definitely going after him!

CRussel · 08-09-2014, 05:49 PM

Okayti First Flush Darjeeling while I watch some golf and take a bit of a nap.

poohbear_nc · 08-09-2014, 07:58 PM

@Betty - we have a similar situation in Durham - lots of fantastic hiking trails in Duke Forest, the American Tobacco trails, Eno River park - but armed thugs haunt the trails - many attacks this year - on male & female hikers even traveling in pairs or groups - robbed, beaten & shot even ... sad situation - police finally installed a couple of surveillance cameras but not really effective - so picking a hiking trail in Durham can really be a life/death choice! I'm not yet ready to hike while carrying firearms.

Tonight - Talisker whilst listening to the rain bucket down.

KK - great news about the knee - now the agony of the rest of your body realigning to normal ....

Stitchawl · 08-09-2014, 10:19 PM

A hundred and eighty were challenged by Travis to die
By a line that he drew with his sword as the battle drew nigh
A man that crossed over the line was for glory
And he that was left better fly
And over the line crossed 179

Hey Up Santa Anna, they're killing your soldiers below
So the rest of Texas will know
And remember the Alamo

Jim Bowie lay dying, his blood and his powder were dry
But his knife at the ready to take him a few in reply
Young Davy Crockett lay laughing and dying
The blood and the sweat in his eyes
For Texas and freedom no man was more willing to die

Hey Up Santa Anna, they're killing your soldiers below
So the rest of Texas will know
And remember the Alamo

( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i79X9...09018E476AD5BA)

One of Johnny Cash's best! Good morning, everyone. I guess history repeats itself... On this day in 1755 the British started the Bay of Fundy Campaign to kick the Acadians out of the Maritimes.. But most dark clouds have a silver lining. If the Acadians hadn't moved, we wouldn't have Jambalaya, Andouille sausage, and accordions playing Zydeco! Yee Ha! Let's not forget the delightful stereotype Brooklyn accent either. That's another of theirs that can even be heard in the New Orleans area too!

Well there's East India Company's "Assam" tea in my cup this morning, and some rosemary foccia on my plate. Eating light this morning as we're off to the big hotel buffet for lunch again with friends. Thai, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Malaysian, and American foods, fruits, petit fours, cakes, plus fresh crepe, ice cream, and hot fudge sauce too! Damn, I love this life!

Stitchawl

cromag · 08-10-2014, 10:44 AM

On the road and my stomach is acting up. As soon as I can trust it, I'm heading out for a coffee.

poohbear_nc · 08-10-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cromag

On the road and my stomach is acting up. As soon as I can trust it, I'm heading out for a coffee.

Immodium is a traveler's friend ....

Guinness in my glass

CRussel · 08-10-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Immodium is a traveler's friend ....

Guinness in my glass

AMEN!

Talisker 10yr.

Stitchawl · 08-10-2014, 10:28 PM

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).

I've got so much honey the bees envy me.
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.
Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).

I don't need no money, fortune or fame.
I've got all the riches, baby, one man can claim.
Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).

( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa5nUD0k9XQ )

Good morning, everyone! A nice Monday morning, and it feels good to be in love! A fresh mug of new Ceylon tea, my second one already, sitting beside me, and a plate of food from the Food Lady to get me going. Spicy way to start the day!

[QUOTE=poohbear_nc;2893993]Immodium is a traveler's friend .... /QUOTE]

That little white pill that must swell up to the size of a tennis ball and plug up the plumbing so, so wonderfully fast! I've learned to ask for it in 11 languages...

Stitchawl

CRussel · 08-11-2014, 01:00 AM

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That little white pill that must swell up to the size of a tennis ball and plug up the plumbing so, so wonderfully fast! I've learned to ask for it in 11 languages...

You can keep your Amex card. This is the "Never leave home without it!" for me. (Says the guy who ALWAYS gets whatever it is. No matter how careful I am.)

More Talisker.

cromag · 08-11-2014, 02:32 AM

Thanks, all! I have some of that stuff, but it doesn't actually do much for me when I get like ... this. A couple of days and it'll be smooth sailing. Just hang out near modern plumbing in the meantime.

Some water in my cup.

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08-09-2014, 11:35 AM	#29118
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,315 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Well, some good vibes coming through this thread. KK's gnu knee is behaving exactly as I had hoped and expected (and I sooo hope she's still going after the original surgeon), Betty is getting out and about (with appropriate precautions), pooh is still consuming Ardbeg slushies, Vincent is climbing to the top of the Virginia world (sorry about the poison ivy!), cromag's daughter is headed back, and Stitchy is turning ambidextrous. All good. I'm in the midst of a bit of (hopefully good) turmoil at work, but all should be resolved this week, though the changes will continue to cause upheavals for months, I suspect. So this morning, a big glass of fresh squeezed orange juice from California Valencia oranges, and a mug of Anniversary Breakfast Blend tea as I head off to the farmer's market, and then to the feed store to get the hens some nice organic laying mash.

08-09-2014, 05:49 PM	#29122
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,315 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Okayti First Flush Darjeeling while I watch some golf and take a bit of a nap.

08-09-2014, 07:58 PM	#29123
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,113 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	@Betty - we have a similar situation in Durham - lots of fantastic hiking trails in Duke Forest, the American Tobacco trails, Eno River park - but armed thugs haunt the trails - many attacks this year - on male & female hikers even traveling in pairs or groups - robbed, beaten & shot even ... sad situation - police finally installed a couple of surveillance cameras but not really effective - so picking a hiking trail in Durham can really be a life/death choice! I'm not yet ready to hike while carrying firearms. Tonight - Talisker whilst listening to the rain bucket down. KK - great news about the knee - now the agony of the rest of your body realigning to normal ....

08-09-2014, 10:19 PM	#29124
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	A hundred and eighty were challenged by Travis to die By a line that he drew with his sword as the battle drew nigh A man that crossed over the line was for glory And he that was left better fly And over the line crossed 179 Hey Up Santa Anna, they're killing your soldiers below So the rest of Texas will know And remember the Alamo Jim Bowie lay dying, his blood and his powder were dry But his knife at the ready to take him a few in reply Young Davy Crockett lay laughing and dying The blood and the sweat in his eyes For Texas and freedom no man was more willing to die Hey Up Santa Anna, they're killing your soldiers below So the rest of Texas will know And remember the Alamo ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i79X9...09018E476AD5BA) One of Johnny Cash's best! Good morning, everyone. I guess history repeats itself... On this day in 1755 the British started the Bay of Fundy Campaign to kick the Acadians out of the Maritimes.. But most dark clouds have a silver lining. If the Acadians hadn't moved, we wouldn't have Jambalaya, Andouille sausage, and accordions playing Zydeco! Yee Ha! Let's not forget the delightful stereotype Brooklyn accent either. That's another of theirs that can even be heard in the New Orleans area too! Well there's East India Company's "Assam" tea in my cup this morning, and some rosemary foccia on my plate. Eating light this morning as we're off to the big hotel buffet for lunch again with friends. Thai, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Malaysian, and American foods, fruits, petit fours, cakes, plus fresh crepe, ice cream, and hot fudge sauce too! Damn, I love this life! Stitchawl

08-10-2014, 10:44 AM	#29125
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,704 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	On the road and my stomach is acting up. As soon as I can trust it, I'm heading out for a coffee.

08-10-2014, 10:28 PM	#29128
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	I've got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it's cold outside I've got the month of May. I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl). I've got so much honey the bees envy me. I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees. Well, I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl). I don't need no money, fortune or fame. I've got all the riches, baby, one man can claim. Well, I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl). ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa5nUD0k9XQ ) Good morning, everyone! A nice Monday morning, and it feels good to be in love! A fresh mug of new Ceylon tea, my second one already, sitting beside me, and a plate of food from the Food Lady to get me going. Spicy way to start the day! [QUOTE=poohbear_nc;2893993]Immodium is a traveler's friend .... /QUOTE] That little white pill that must swell up to the size of a tennis ball and plug up the plumbing so, so wonderfully fast! I've learned to ask for it in 11 languages... Stitchawl

08-11-2014, 02:32 AM	#29130
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,704 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Thanks, all! I have some of that stuff, but it doesn't actually do much for me when I get like ... this. A couple of days and it'll be smooth sailing. Just hang out near modern plumbing in the meantime. Some water in my cup.

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