Random Thoughts or Whatever

[Quadman2]

Very unfortunate.


Not surprising, but definitely upsetting.

It def is!

Talked with an insurance agent one time, and this was years ago, just what would be the end result of having been picked up on a DUI, and after a few minutes of consideration, going through the whole process of "righting the wrong", and going to a must attend classes...it was well over $10k. Probably more today.

But even with the above "consideration", personally, I think the laws are still too forgiving those who flaunt the highway regulations for impaired driving.

For example, in the Scandinavian countries, not sure which one, but one assessed the fine by taking into account your income of money made in a year. And, just a while back, one well off driver ended up owing $176k while driving under the influence of.

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[Quadman2]

...For example, in the Scandinavian countries, not sure which one, but one assessed the fine by taking into account your income of money made in a year. And, just a while back, one well off driver ended up owing $176k while driving under the influence of.

Forgot to mention that this was the second time he received a similar fine for the same infraction for speeding.

Go figure?


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[nailer]

"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake." - Francis Bacon

 

[old_tv_nut]

My grandmother always said if you drop silverware it means company's coming.

 

[old_tv_nut]

My shampoo label says
"Safety tip: keep out of reach of children"

 

[Quadman2]

My grandmother always said if you drop silverware it means company's coming.

Very true!

Just like accidently spilling salt. (bad luck)

Ya gotta take a pinch of it and throw it over your shoulder.

But, make certain, it's your LEFT shoulder! (cancels out bad luck)


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[Mr.White]

I've been dealing with what appears to be sciatica for over a year. I surmised that it is because I gained back half of the 100 pounds that I lost in 2018-2019. I just now discovered that if you drink a lot of liquids that are diuretic in nature such as coffee and you intake very little sodium it will cause all sorts of muscle issues. I drink a lot of coffee and avoid sodium as much as possible. The last two days I have been adding one teaspoon of sea salt to a glass of water per day. WOW! My right leg feels so much better!

 

[Quadman2]

Has "unlimited "credit" added to the "downfall" of the Western World"?

Although some might be living on it today?


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[geezin']

Credit is the only way to sell overpriced product to the working people. Witness Harley-Davidson's decline. Trying to sell a $10K motorcycle for $30K+ ≠ long term fiscal health.

 

[ducati_EL34]

For me, it's a problem. Unless hitting the wooden stand is the object.

For pistols, I'm used to a 50-foot target

I've been dealing with what appears to be sciatica for over a year. I surmised that it is because I gained back half of the 100 pounds that I lost in 2018-2019. I just now discovered that if you drink a lot of liquids that are diuretic in nature such as coffee and you intake very little sodium it will cause all sorts of muscle issues. I drink a lot of coffee and avoid sodium as much as possible. The last two days I have been adding one teaspoon of sea salt to a glass of water per day. WOW! My right leg feels so much better!

I drink lots of coffee and avoid most salt. I also drink a lot of water.

Most of my (minor) muscle problems stem from a 12hr/day schedule, mostly sitting. I have since retired, and have more time to go to the gym.

 

[Quadman2]

...Most of my (minor) muscle problems stem from a 12hr/day schedule, mostly sitting. I have since retired, and have more time to go to the gym.

Even a walk, if possible twice a day would help.

And maybe do some serious stretching right after getting up. Don't over do these.


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[ducati_EL34]

Even a walk, if possible twice a day would help.

And maybe do some serious stretching right after getting up. Don't over do these.


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You are correct.

While I was still working full time, my cholesterol levels were up. My cardiologist wanted to put me on a stronger med.

Knowing I was soon to retire, my wife suggested we wait. After retirement, I was exercising six days a week. Come the next cardiologist appointment, my cholesterol levels were back to where they had been. So no new meds.

I was already exercising, only now I was doing more of it. That is what I based my statement on.

 

[Quadman2]

...I was already exercising, only now I was doing more of it. That is what I based my statement on.

Be esp careful when/if arching backwards!

Have been warned of this above procedure before by Chiropractors.

And do the movements SLOWLY, listening to your body, both while and after.


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[Mr Boochie]

Cramps in feet and hands may be helped with a Magnesium supplement. The Glycinate salt is the one to use.

Follow dosage instructions. And talk to MD, if you have any pre-existing renal issues.

 

[nailer]

"There arises from a bad and inapt formation of words, a wonderful obstruction to the mind." Francis Bacon

 

[ernieb1536]

Has "unlimited "credit" added to the "downfall" of the Western World"?

Although some might be living on it today?


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Unlimited credit and the must have it now impulse !

 

[Quadman2]

Random thought: 'Old sailing ships and modern bridges are a bad mix!'


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[SuperjazzyJa]

It has been brought to my attention that there are people who are overly concerned about others being "over polite". My hiking buddy sent me a reel on IG where a viewer wrote in complaining about news anchors thanking each other for doing their job. The response was funny as hell. They said "bleep you" instead.

Seriously, so what? There is nothing wrong with thanking people for doing their jobs. Anytime a customer, coworker, manager, etc thanks me for doing my job, I appreciate it. It makes me feel good about what I did, especially when it's the customer. Customer satisfaction is my biggest priority and if a customer shows appreciation, that makes the job worth doing.

Just like when I am handed a paycheck or cash, I thank the person who hands it to me. I don't have to say anything, but it's important to me that the person handling me the money feels appreciated.

There is not one f***ing thing wrong with having manners. If anything, the world needs more of people showing gratitude to each other. It's a small thing that makes a huge difference.

Thanks to everyone who reads this for your time.

 

[SuperjazzyJa]

Unlimited credit and the must have it now impulse !

That brings to mind a thought on ordering things. Having always been a brick and mortar store shopper, I was never fond of ordering anything. If I can't go to a store, pick up an item and look at what it is, try to get some sense of quality, usefulness for my purpose, etc, I probably won't buy it. There are very few exceptions.

Like most of you, I remember the days when you had to send away for something via regular mail, the only kind that existed back then. You could also order via phone with the 800 number and pay C.O.D. A lot of times the ad said "Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery". Back then, I had no patience for that kind of wait.

Now, you can order something from Amazon and the like and get your item(s) in a day or 2. The irony here is that now that I am much older and have a lot more patience than I did all those years ago, I can get my order much sooner. The last foreman I worked with at the landscaping company ordered a special charging cord for me on Amazon. She orders from them a lot and has some sort of discount deal. Helped her, helped me. She looked it up at lunch time one day and ordered it and handed to me the next day. Knowing this, I stopped at the ATM on the way to the bus stop the morning after she ordered the cord and got the money so I could pay her right away.

Crazy changes over a rather short time relative to the length of time humans have existed.

 

[SolderIron]

10 ft of 1/2" copper tubing is $20 to $30