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Red Squirrel

No Lifer
May 24, 2003
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Had to help my sister with setting up a movie at church for youth group, so that kind of broke my day and figured I would wait until I get that done to start on what I wanted to do. Well the movie I downloaded was not the right version so I had to go back home to download another in 15 minutes, then she decided to do it at her house. So all that for nothing, in the end. Now I don't really feel like doing what I was suppose to do. Oh well, there's always tomorrow. :p

I did cat cat food and cat litter today, and dropped off my taxes, so least I did get something done today. Trying to do any errands with this coronavirus is nuts hopefully I have everything I need in the house for a while so I can avoid needing to go out again.
 

clamum

Lifer
Feb 13, 2003
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I dont know what that means but I tried napping during lunch when I worked at Hynix. Mostly is just slows your metabolism and makes you useless after lunch time.
Brill = brilliant

I like them because I'm an idiot and don't get enough sleep during the week. With the new job and getting up an an hour before I used to it's been like 4 hours a damn night.

I usually won't fall asleep, at least maybe not until later in the week when I'm the most tired, but it's a good break anyway.
 

lxskllr

No Lifer
Nov 30, 2004
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10,702
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Schnookums is having problems peeing. Probably urine crystals. He's getting little dribbles out, so I'm hoping he can wait til Monday. Looking for a new vet cause I didn't like the last one, and I can't decide on the two choices that are close to me. I like the vibe on the one that's a little farther away, but it's a little farther away, and can be a PITA to turn into. That's two objective criteria against them. No sure if "good vibes" outweigh objective negatives :^/
 

EliteRetard

Diamond Member
Mar 6, 2006
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After looking this up, I actually picked up some Apple Cider Vinegar and believe it or not I think it works. I seem to be doing it less, much less, throughout the day.

I've haven't been drinking it regularly yet, like once in morning and once in evening, but I'll stick with it cause I think it's working.

Thanks for the info.

Yep, worked well for my sister who used to take drugs for the issue (doctors want to sell drugs, not cure stuff).
After a while it seems to have helped her system "reprogram" and she rarely needs to take anything anymore.
To be clear, I'm not claiming this as any kind of cure. Just one of the few home remedies that's fairly safe to try.

If you are going to drink vinegar for any length of time, definitely make sure you take care of your teeth.
It can also irritate soft tissue, so that's why I suggest taking it just after starting a meal and washing it down with the rest.
I'd say limit how long you take it at first (like a week), maybe check in with a dentist if you want to continue (just to be safe).
If the vinegar seems to help (and your system never corrects itself) you could discuss this with a doctor or whoever.
There may be another way to safely readjust your system for proper natural digestion without drugs (or vinegar) for life.
 

shortylickens

No Lifer
Jul 15, 2003
80,287
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Schnookums is having problems peeing. Probably urine crystals. He's getting little dribbles out, so I'm hoping he can wait til Monday. Looking for a new vet cause I didn't like the last one, and I can't decide on the two choices that are close to me. I like the vibe on the one that's a little farther away, but it's a little farther away, and can be a PITA to turn into. That's two objective criteria against them. No sure if "good vibes" outweigh objective negatives :^/

I think I know what your problem is.

You named him Schnookums.
 
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clamum

Lifer
Feb 13, 2003
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Yep, worked well for my sister who used to take drugs for the issue (doctors want to sell drugs, not cure stuff).
After a while it seems to have helped her system "reprogram" and she rarely needs to take anything anymore.
To be clear, I'm not claiming this as any kind of cure. Just one of the few home remedies that's fairly safe to try.

If you are going to drink vinegar for any length of time, definitely make sure you take care of your teeth.
It can also irritate soft tissue, so that's why I suggest taking it just after starting a meal and washing it down with the rest.
I'd say limit how long you take it at first (like a week), maybe check in with a dentist if you want to continue (just to be safe).
If the vinegar seems to help (and your system never corrects itself) you could discuss this with a doctor or whoever.
There may be another way to safely readjust your system for proper natural digestion without drugs (or vinegar) for life.
Yeah I've seen about the impact on teeth it could have. I make sure to wash my mouth and teeth with water well after drinking it.

But yeah I think I'll try it for a week, doing it regularly (like yesterday I only had one dose and today none; just not used to doing it so it's not a habit yet).

I haven't mentioned the burp thing to my doctor before cause I've always just considered it "normal" for me. But it's not. So I will next time I see her though that's prob next December for my yearly checkup, unless I'd want to make an appointment specifically to discuss that.

Thanks again dude. Yeah it may not work for everyone but it *seems* to have for me.
 

shortylickens

No Lifer
Jul 15, 2003
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I saw something I will never have.


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spacejamz

Lifer
Mar 31, 2003
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Rented the 4k version of the last Terminator movie (for $8 GGGGRRRR, but at least it was cheaper than going to see it in the movies or buying the disc that would be at most watched one or two more times in the next 5 years)....

Realized after watching the movie we listened to the regular stereo sound track instead of the Dolby sound track....FVCK!!!
 

Ajay

Lifer
Jan 8, 2001
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I dont know what that means but I tried napping during lunch when I worked at Hynix. Mostly is just slows your metabolism and makes you useless after lunch time.
I used to do that when I was younger. I had a really high metabolism then was an energizer bunny, but I would crash after lunch. Short nap in the car and I was good to go for the rest of the day. At night, I swear I was asleep b/4 my head hit the pillow.

Too bad I can't rewind my body like one could do with old skool odometers.
 

IronWing

No Lifer
Jul 20, 2001
73,047
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I think I stepped into @highland145 's world. I arrive at work to find a slobbering drunk voicemail about some illegal shit going down with one of our projects and how Wells Fargo screwed the elderly caller out of her mortgage and that they had "seized sovereignty" over all lands in the county where she lives. We have a project in the area seized so she called me. On one hand, I kind of want to call her back to find out how she got my number. On the other hand, I kind of want to burn my telephone.
 

highland145

Lifer
Oct 12, 2009
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I think I stepped into @highland145 's world. I arrive at work to find a slobbering drunk voicemail about some illegal shit going down with one of our projects and how Wells Fargo screwed the elderly caller out of her mortgage and that they had "seized sovereignty" over all lands in the county where she lives. We have a project in the area seized so she called me. On one hand, I kind of want to call her back to find out how she got my number. On the other hand, I kind of want to burn my telephone.
The whole county? Too rich for me. Couple of acres here, a couple of acres there...more my style.
 

Konocti Lisa

Junior Member
Mar 16, 2020
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None. Except my extreme concern for medically fragile family & friends in Bay Area. I live in a very isolated place where the demographic travels the least of any in California , surrounding counties free of virus. There are hardly any children here. Everyone is desperately impoverished and usually too old to have any surviving or caring family like in all the homeless vets here in the street. Treacherous mountain roads ensure isolation.
 

lxskllr

No Lifer
Nov 30, 2004
60,268
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Schnookums is having problems peeing. Probably urine crystals. He's getting little dribbles out, so I'm hoping he can wait til Monday. Looking for a new vet cause I didn't like the last one, and I can't decide on the two choices that are close to me. I like the vibe on the one that's a little farther away, but it's a little farther away, and can be a PITA to turn into. That's two objective criteria against them. No sure if "good vibes" outweigh objective negatives :^/
Well, I'm $174 lighter, and the vet basically said "Fuck if I know...". He said they still don't know what causes the problem, but he gave Schooks an antibiotic shot, a shot of something else, and sold me prescription Purina food. He said he's had good luck with it in the past. Said he didn't know about the diarrhea, but told me to try to get a sample for testing later.

New protocol starting today was they met the patients in the parking lot, and carried them in. No public in the waiting area. I prefer that tbh. Can't smell the dog stink outside :^D I was gonna clean and sharpen my truck saw, but they were so quick I only got it cleaned. I like the feel I get from this vet, but time will tell if he's good. It's a family practice. He's my age. His father was a vet, and he works with his daughter. I like that. Indicates that's what they really want to be doing, and aren't just in it for a paycheck.
 

sdifox

No Lifer
Sep 30, 2005
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Made too much chicken karaage last night. I had to eat it again for dinner and my stomach is not happy with me.
 

nutxo

Diamond Member
May 20, 2001
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I got a call this afternoon. My boss says she needs me in the conference room. Heading to the office I pass another supervisor on the phone saying she will be right there.. A minute later I passed the warehouse manager and he was on the phone.. OH FUCK.

Get to the conference room and its my boss and her boss and they tell me to wait. One by one the supervisors from all the departments show up. They inform us sales are down 70% . Hours are being cut and salaries are being cut. They said if we could save money without cutting hours in our departments we could avoid this.