The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 2398

BetterRed · 03-28-2023, 05:27 PM

Was rather unwell on a flight from Singapore to Honolulu via Taipei, fortunately the plane was half empty so I was able to grab four seats at the back to lie on.

Self inflicted poisoning - too much booze with the fish head curry and chilli crab.

ownedbycats · 03-28-2023, 07:44 PM

In my case, expired food bank offerings -- I imagine a smell/taste test would've caught it except I have lingering remains of a cold from last month

issybird · 03-28-2023, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ownedbycats

I got food poisoning...

I hope the worst is over. My sympathies!

Hitch · 03-28-2023, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BetterRed

Was rather unwell on a flight from Singapore to Honolulu via Taipei, fortunately the plane was half empty so I was able to grab four seats at the back to lie on.

Self inflicted poisoning - too much booze with the fish head curry and chilli crab.

Oh, god!

Hitch

CRussel · 03-29-2023, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

So sorry. BTDT. Not fun. Worst was a time I got it after a business lunch during a power outage in SF. It hit the next day on the plane to Hawaii for a vacation. Trust me, you don’t want this on a plane.

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Originally Posted by Hitch

Having any sort of illness on a plane is grim; that would be a nightmare.

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Originally Posted by isarl

Fully prepared to take this one on faith – no need to replicate your trial! What a nightmare!

Yes, it was a nightmare, and yes, I advise taking it on faith!!! I eventually made it to the room in Lanai, somehow, and then spent the rest of my vacation not eating. By the 4th day I was able to eat a bit of grilled fish and some white rice. But up to then was fairly horrible.

Should you ever find yourself in a power outage, do NOT trust the aoli that has been out for too long. This one was worse than the bad clam I had on a motorcycle trip down the east coast of the US.

mlewis78 · 03-29-2023, 06:38 PM

Been having back pain even 5 weeks after I fell backwards at home. It got so bad on Monday that I realized that I have to see someone about it even before I go for to knee doctor, but it was so much better after a lot of sleep on Tuesday. Not good today. I swam last night. It might be too much stretching (.85 mile). I have no trouble walking though. It's better if I keep moving. Started sleeping with pillow between my knees to keep the back in good position.

HLS · 03-29-2023, 06:58 PM

I think I went from an ebook addiction to a device addiction. I just bought the Scribe. Now I'm buying the Elipsa not to mention I own 3 ipads and 3 galaxy tabs. I also have 2 Oasis, 4 Nooks lol

I almost forgot i have Kobo H20 and the 1st gen Clara

HLS · 03-29-2023, 07:04 PM

I been sleeping well the past 12 months then out of the blue 11 days ago I been waking up stiff and sore and in pain. Not able to sleep. Nothing changed to trigger this. I would sleep fine the first 3 hrs of the night but the remaining time in bed im up and awake. up and down up and down ... I am losing my mind. I even take strong meds that knock you out

ownedbycats · 03-29-2023, 07:10 PM

If applicable, when was the last time you flipped/rotated the mattress? They tend to sag a bit after a while.

DiapDealer · 04-02-2023, 07:06 AM

When baseball season starts with your team on a west coast swing and you're in the Eastern Timezone. One of the first seven games are on at a reasonable time.

Deskisamess · 04-02-2023, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

When baseball season starts with your team on a west coast swing and you're in the Eastern Timezone. One of the first seven games are on at a reasonable time.

Those 10 p.m. games are a pain for sure. I watched one of the Guardians game in a replay the following morning.

Deskisamess · 04-02-2023, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HLS

I been sleeping well the past 12 months then out of the blue 11 days ago I been waking up stiff and sore and in pain. Not able to sleep. Nothing changed to trigger this. I would sleep fine the first 3 hrs of the night but the remaining time in bed im up and awake. up and down up and down ... I am losing my mind. I even take strong meds that knock you out

Might be time for a new mattress. How old is the one you're using?

Hitch · 04-03-2023, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Deskisamess

Might be time for a new mattress. How old is the one you're using?

True indeed. Mattresses wear out a lot sooner than people expect.

Hitch

ownedbycats · 04-03-2023, 01:14 PM

I never realized this until a German friend pointed it out, but "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps" is physically impossible (and possibly a good way to trip and fall).

4691mls · 04-03-2023, 04:24 PM

Searching for or women's shirts size medium on the eBay app results in the app autoselecting also juniors medium and maternity medium. For those unfamiliar with US women's clothing sizes, juniors sizes are much smaller and usually intended for skinny teenagers. And why on earth would they think everyone one searching for women's medium clothing would want to search maternity clothing by default?

If I uncheck either the juniors or maternity size selection the app then unchecks the regular medium size category too.

03-29-2023, 06:58 PM	#35962
HLS Wizard Posts: 2,028 Karma: 15107670 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	I think I went from an ebook addiction to a device addiction. I just bought the Scribe. Now I'm buying the Elipsa not to mention I own 3 ipads and 3 galaxy tabs. I also have 2 Oasis, 4 Nooks lol I almost forgot i have Kobo H20 and the 1st gen Clara Last edited by HLS; 03-29-2023 at 07:04 PM.

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03-28-2023, 05:27 PM	#35956
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,569 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Was rather unwell on a flight from Singapore to Honolulu via Taipei, fortunately the plane was half empty so I was able to grab four seats at the back to lie on. Self inflicted poisoning - too much booze with the fish head curry and chilli crab.

03-28-2023, 07:44 PM	#35957
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 8,622 Karma: 61176603 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	In my case, expired food bank offerings -- I imagine a smell/taste test would've caught it except I have lingering remains of a cold from last month

03-29-2023, 06:38 PM	#35961
mlewis78 Guru Posts: 859 Karma: 6449772 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York City Device: Kindle Oasis 2 (7"); HDX 8.9"; Ipad2	Been having back pain even 5 weeks after I fell backwards at home. It got so bad on Monday that I realized that I have to see someone about it even before I go for to knee doctor, but it was so much better after a lot of sleep on Tuesday. Not good today. I swam last night. It might be too much stretching (.85 mile). I have no trouble walking though. It's better if I keep moving. Started sleeping with pillow between my knees to keep the back in good position.

03-29-2023, 07:04 PM	#35963
HLS Wizard Posts: 2,028 Karma: 15107670 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	I been sleeping well the past 12 months then out of the blue 11 days ago I been waking up stiff and sore and in pain. Not able to sleep. Nothing changed to trigger this. I would sleep fine the first 3 hrs of the night but the remaining time in bed im up and awake. up and down up and down ... I am losing my mind. I even take strong meds that knock you out

03-29-2023, 07:10 PM	#35964
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 8,622 Karma: 61176603 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	If applicable, when was the last time you flipped/rotated the mattress? They tend to sag a bit after a while.

04-02-2023, 07:06 AM	#35965
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,549 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	When baseball season starts with your team on a west coast swing and you're in the Eastern Timezone. One of the first seven games are on at a reasonable time.

04-03-2023, 01:14 PM	#35969
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 8,622 Karma: 61176603 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	I never realized this until a German friend pointed it out, but "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps" is physically impossible (and possibly a good way to trip and fall).

04-03-2023, 04:24 PM	#35970
4691mls Wizard Posts: 2,776 Karma: 30081762 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US Device: ALL DEVICES ARE STOCK: Kobo Clara, Tolino Shine 2, Sony PRS-T3, T1	Searching for or women's shirts size medium on the eBay app results in the app autoselecting also juniors medium and maternity medium. For those unfamiliar with US women's clothing sizes, juniors sizes are much smaller and usually intended for skinny teenagers. And why on earth would they think everyone one searching for women's medium clothing would want to search maternity clothing by default? If I uncheck either the juniors or maternity size selection the app then unchecks the regular medium size category too.