One of my favorite movies. But are you tired Sixfoot?
One of my favorite movies. But are you tired Sixfoot?
Been having a lot of really big needles being jammed into my spine lately. Had to take a semester off. Getting close to figuring out why my body won't stop twitching and spazzing though, just really tired of the empirical gathering process.
I'm taking a spiritual vacation to California next week. Way past time to re-energize my soul.
Whoa 2 hours?
I'm never going to complain again about the 20minutes to town.
How can you do that?
I'd end up falling asleep.
Whoa 2 hours?
I'm never going to complain again about the 20minutes to town.
How can you do that?
I'd end up falling asleep.
20 minutes to town? Here it is 20 minutes to get halfway across town. I wouldn't relish a 2 hour commute every day. However, when we still working in the field and had to work all over the state, it was nothing for it to be 2, 3, 4 hours to the first appointment or I didn't think twice about driving 2 hours to Santa Rosa to do an audit and then another 2 hours home again. I guess it's all in what a body is used to. Thinking about a 2 hour commute in the dark in an Alaska winter is not appealing to me though.
Half an hour one way.I am dragging myself out tomorrow..off to the Rez to get a couple cartons of cigs. Taking a friend with me. Then I will stop off at Casey's house and give him a new stuffed toy to gnaw on. It will be my outting day, I guess. Not thrilled to go..but...I gotta.Hopefully today was a more positive day, Gracie!Maybe some yoga and meditation/relaxation exercises could help you and Mr. Gracie with your "spiritual" well being, for lack of a better word.
Once I get back home...my meditation will be deciding what color to paint the jelly fish.
How far is the reservation?
One of my favorite movies. But are you tired Sixfoot?
Been having a lot of really big needles being jammed into my spine lately. Had to take a semester off. Getting close to figuring out why my body won't stop twitching and spazzing though, just really tired of the empirical gathering process.
I'm taking a spiritual vacation to California next week. Way past time to re-energize my soul.
Back pain is definitely debilitating. Shortly after major surgery a little over two years ago, I suffered three collapsed vertebrae in my back including at least one fracture that healed on its own. And it hasn't been the same since though I haven't actually been treated for it as I just couldn't face more doctors and treatment at the time and didn't report the pain. Over time, the pain has subsided. My primary doctor did put me on Fosamax to strengthen bones when she discovered it a few months ago but my back still gives me some fits now and then.
Some steroidal meds can cause the twitching and spazzing. You should consult your doctor about that and maybe the meds could be changed or adjusted? And a cathartic vacation couldn't hurt. Unless you object, I will put you on the vigil list though. Some extra positive vibes and/or prayer sent your way couldn't hurt.
One of my favorite movies. But are you tired Sixfoot?
Been having a lot of really big needles being jammed into my spine lately. Had to take a semester off. Getting close to figuring out why my body won't stop twitching and spazzing though, just really tired of the empirical gathering process.
I'm taking a spiritual vacation to California next week. Way past time to re-energize my soul.
Back pain is definitely debilitating. Shortly after major surgery a little over two years ago, I suffered three collapsed vertebrae in my back including at least one fracture that healed on its own. And it hasn't been the same since though I haven't actually been treated for it as I just couldn't face more doctors and treatment at the time and didn't report the pain. Over time, the pain has subsided. My primary doctor did put me on Fosamax to strengthen bones when she discovered it a few months ago but my back still gives me some fits now and then.
Some steroidal meds can cause the twitching and spazzing. You should consult your doctor about that and maybe the meds could be changed or adjusted? And a cathartic vacation couldn't hurt. Unless you object, I will put you on the vigil list though. Some extra positive vibes and/or prayer sent your way couldn't hurt.
No objections to kind thoughts from people on this end. I'm on medications now (about 3 months so far), but the spazzing and twitching started a couple of years ago and has been slowly getting worse over time. So far, imagery taken has revealed 12 bulging discs from neck to tailbone, 8 of which have loss of height with one mostly collapsed. Had a couple of nerve conduction studies done, but they are still unsure of the root cause. I'll be seeing a neurologist soon and will be getting imagery on the rest of my central nervous system and brain. Most of the common causes for this have already been ruled out.
One of my favorite movies. But are you tired Sixfoot?
Been having a lot of really big needles being jammed into my spine lately. Had to take a semester off. Getting close to figuring out why my body won't stop twitching and spazzing though, just really tired of the empirical gathering process.
I'm taking a spiritual vacation to California next week. Way past time to re-energize my soul.
Back pain is definitely debilitating. Shortly after major surgery a little over two years ago, I suffered three collapsed vertebrae in my back including at least one fracture that healed on its own. And it hasn't been the same since though I haven't actually been treated for it as I just couldn't face more doctors and treatment at the time and didn't report the pain. Over time, the pain has subsided. My primary doctor did put me on Fosamax to strengthen bones when she discovered it a few months ago but my back still gives me some fits now and then.
Some steroidal meds can cause the twitching and spazzing. You should consult your doctor about that and maybe the meds could be changed or adjusted? And a cathartic vacation couldn't hurt. Unless you object, I will put you on the vigil list though. Some extra positive vibes and/or prayer sent your way couldn't hurt.
No objections to kind thoughts from people on this end. I'm on medications now (about 3 months so far), but the spazzing and twitching started a couple of years ago and has been slowly getting worse over time. So far, imagery taken has revealed 12 bulging discs from neck to tailbone, 8 of which have loss of height with one mostly collapsed. Had a couple of nerve conduction studies done, but they are still unsure of the root cause. I'll be seeing a neurologist soon and will be getting imagery on the rest of my central nervous system and brain. Most of the common causes for this have already been ruled out.
Actually, the commute later in the evening is far better than when there's lots more traffic. You just have to be careful not to overdrive your headlights. I've stayed on graves over 20 years now in great part because I don't have to deal with too much traffic. Unfortunately, a 2-hour commute eats up four hours of time I could use to do other things that need doing. At least I have time to care for the critters. They are important to me.
Whoa 2 hours?
I'm never going to complain again about the 20minutes to town.
How can you do that?
I'd end up falling asleep.
20 minutes to town? Here it is 20 minutes to get halfway across town. I wouldn't relish a 2 hour commute every day. However, when we still working in the field and had to work all over the state, it was nothing for it to be 2, 3, 4 hours to the first appointment or I didn't think twice about driving 2 hours to Santa Rosa to do an audit and then another 2 hours home again. I guess it's all in what a body is used to. Thinking about a 2 hour commute in the dark in an Alaska winter is not appealing to me though.
You must be a phenomenal guy to deal with that kind of pain. I hope they can isolate and successfully treat whatever is plaguing you. Living with pain is certainly not fun.
One of my favorite movies. But are you tired Sixfoot?
Been having a lot of really big needles being jammed into my spine lately. Had to take a semester off. Getting close to figuring out why my body won't stop twitching and spazzing though, just really tired of the empirical gathering process.
I'm taking a spiritual vacation to California next week. Way past time to re-energize my soul.
Back pain is definitely debilitating. Shortly after major surgery a little over two years ago, I suffered three collapsed vertebrae in my back including at least one fracture that healed on its own. And it hasn't been the same since though I haven't actually been treated for it as I just couldn't face more doctors and treatment at the time and didn't report the pain. Over time, the pain has subsided. My primary doctor did put me on Fosamax to strengthen bones when she discovered it a few months ago but my back still gives me some fits now and then.
Some steroidal meds can cause the twitching and spazzing. You should consult your doctor about that and maybe the meds could be changed or adjusted? And a cathartic vacation couldn't hurt. Unless you object, I will put you on the vigil list though. Some extra positive vibes and/or prayer sent your way couldn't hurt.
No objections to kind thoughts from people on this end. I'm on medications now (about 3 months so far), but the spazzing and twitching started a couple of years ago and has been slowly getting worse over time. So far, imagery taken has revealed 12 bulging discs from neck to tailbone, 8 of which have loss of height with one mostly collapsed. Had a couple of nerve conduction studies done, but they are still unsure of the root cause. I'll be seeing a neurologist soon and will be getting imagery on the rest of my central nervous system and brain. Most of the common causes for this have already been ruled out.
I'm glad to know things are going better for both of you. Guy's gotta have his Can Am and the ability to enjoy it. I used to ride my motorcycle out to the desert and camp, or sometimes just lay back on the handlebars and watch the sky. I used to know Sierra Vista and Benson pretty well. My last relative in Benson died many years ago, though. She used to send me home with grocery bags full of pomegranates.
His deep blood blisters that he got wearing a air cast for his broken leg is finally getting towards the end of healing,maybe another two weeks and he's doing good.
He has been riding his Can Am all over the place.
It's in the 70's here and beautiful.
I'm fine and can finally have some fun and more time on the board again.
All of last year was a nightmare.
Kewl! If I lived in your neighborhood, I'd still have a motorcycle. Up here, it's a luxury I cannot afford. If you can ride 4 months of the year, you're doing good. Now, I ride a tractor or a backhoe, both are kind of fun and very useful. You should see those roots come out of the ground with the backhoe in action!I'm glad to know things are going better for both of you. Guy's gotta have his Can Am and the ability to enjoy it. I used to ride my motorcycle out to the desert and camp, or sometimes just lay back on the handlebars and watch the sky. I used to know Sierra Vista and Benson pretty well. My last relative in Benson died many years ago, though. She used to send me home with grocery bags full of pomegranates.
His deep blood blisters that he got wearing a air cast for his broken leg is finally getting towards the end of healing,maybe another two weeks and he's doing good.
He has been riding his Can Am all over the place.
It's in the 70's here and beautiful.
I'm fine and can finally have some fun and more time on the board again.
All of last year was a nightmare.
Benson and surrounding area is great for riding.
Hubby and I went on it down to Tombstone last week and we had this parquin falcon flying beside us down Hwy. 82.
It was looking at us checking us out for quite a long time. It was beautiful.
Actually, the commute later in the evening is far better than when there's lots more traffic. You just have to be careful not to overdrive your headlights. I've stayed on graves over 20 years now in great part because I don't have to deal with too much traffic. Unfortunately, a 2-hour commute eats up four hours of time I could use to do other things that need doing. At least I have time to care for the critters. They are important to me.
Whoa 2 hours?
I'm never going to complain again about the 20minutes to town.
How can you do that?
I'd end up falling asleep.
20 minutes to town? Here it is 20 minutes to get halfway across town. I wouldn't relish a 2 hour commute every day. However, when we still working in the field and had to work all over the state, it was nothing for it to be 2, 3, 4 hours to the first appointment or I didn't think twice about driving 2 hours to Santa Rosa to do an audit and then another 2 hours home again. I guess it's all in what a body is used to. Thinking about a 2 hour commute in the dark in an Alaska winter is not appealing to me though.
Black ice is an issue, but I am aware of it. Bigger issue here are the moose that tend to appear out of nowhere. 1800-2000 lbs of meat on the hoof is pretty fatal to a little Lexus like I'm driving now. I do admit, too, that my night vision isn't what it was. I use the lines on the road to guide me, which makes snowing nights a bit more challenging. Fortunately, we haven't had so many snowy nights this year.Actually, the commute later in the evening is far better than when there's lots more traffic. You just have to be careful not to overdrive your headlights. I've stayed on graves over 20 years now in great part because I don't have to deal with too much traffic. Unfortunately, a 2-hour commute eats up four hours of time I could use to do other things that need doing. At least I have time to care for the critters. They are important to me.
Whoa 2 hours?
I'm never going to complain again about the 20minutes to town.
How can you do that?
I'd end up falling asleep.
20 minutes to town? Here it is 20 minutes to get halfway across town. I wouldn't relish a 2 hour commute every day. However, when we still working in the field and had to work all over the state, it was nothing for it to be 2, 3, 4 hours to the first appointment or I didn't think twice about driving 2 hours to Santa Rosa to do an audit and then another 2 hours home again. I guess it's all in what a body is used to. Thinking about a 2 hour commute in the dark in an Alaska winter is not appealing to me though.
Oh I understand. We used to travel at night just for that reason--less traffic. And also because the kids would be asleep in the back of the station wagon making for less hectic travel. The last job I had working for the other guy, I would leave the house between 4 and 5 a.m. and loved driving all the way across town to work sometimes without meeting another car. 14 hours later I would drive home again. In the dark.
These days though, we aren't as comfortable driving at night, black ice on the highways is scarier, it is meaner and more dangerous out there if we break down somewhere. Old age tends to rearrange your priorities a bit.
Black ice is an issue, but I am aware of it. Bigger issue here are the moose that tend to appear out of nowhere. 1800-2000 lbs of meat on the hoof is pretty fatal to a little Lexus like I'm driving now. I do admit, too, that my night vision isn't what it was. I use the lines on the road to guide me, which makes snowing nights a bit more challenging. Fortunately, we haven't had so many snowy nights this year.Actually, the commute later in the evening is far better than when there's lots more traffic. You just have to be careful not to overdrive your headlights. I've stayed on graves over 20 years now in great part because I don't have to deal with too much traffic. Unfortunately, a 2-hour commute eats up four hours of time I could use to do other things that need doing. At least I have time to care for the critters. They are important to me.
Whoa 2 hours?
I'm never going to complain again about the 20minutes to town.
How can you do that?
I'd end up falling asleep.
20 minutes to town? Here it is 20 minutes to get halfway across town. I wouldn't relish a 2 hour commute every day. However, when we still working in the field and had to work all over the state, it was nothing for it to be 2, 3, 4 hours to the first appointment or I didn't think twice about driving 2 hours to Santa Rosa to do an audit and then another 2 hours home again. I guess it's all in what a body is used to. Thinking about a 2 hour commute in the dark in an Alaska winter is not appealing to me though.
Oh I understand. We used to travel at night just for that reason--less traffic. And also because the kids would be asleep in the back of the station wagon making for less hectic travel. The last job I had working for the other guy, I would leave the house between 4 and 5 a.m. and loved driving all the way across town to work sometimes without meeting another car. 14 hours later I would drive home again. In the dark.
These days though, we aren't as comfortable driving at night, black ice on the highways is scarier, it is meaner and more dangerous out there if we break down somewhere. Old age tends to rearrange your priorities a bit.
I'm not complaining about the lack of snow. You just adjust. I've been working graveyard shift so long now, it's normal for me. It would be different if I had a family, but no one needs my daytime hours except the critters, and they don't care as long as food and water are provided. The house critters are all mellow and tuned into the routine.Black ice is an issue, but I am aware of it. Bigger issue here are the moose that tend to appear out of nowhere. 1800-2000 lbs of meat on the hoof is pretty fatal to a little Lexus like I'm driving now. I do admit, too, that my night vision isn't what it was. I use the lines on the road to guide me, which makes snowing nights a bit more challenging. Fortunately, we haven't had so many snowy nights this year.Actually, the commute later in the evening is far better than when there's lots more traffic. You just have to be careful not to overdrive your headlights. I've stayed on graves over 20 years now in great part because I don't have to deal with too much traffic. Unfortunately, a 2-hour commute eats up four hours of time I could use to do other things that need doing. At least I have time to care for the critters. They are important to me.Whoa 2 hours?
I'm never going to complain again about the 20minutes to town.
How can you do that?
I'd end up falling asleep.
20 minutes to town? Here it is 20 minutes to get halfway across town. I wouldn't relish a 2 hour commute every day. However, when we still working in the field and had to work all over the state, it was nothing for it to be 2, 3, 4 hours to the first appointment or I didn't think twice about driving 2 hours to Santa Rosa to do an audit and then another 2 hours home again. I guess it's all in what a body is used to. Thinking about a 2 hour commute in the dark in an Alaska winter is not appealing to me though.
Oh I understand. We used to travel at night just for that reason--less traffic. And also because the kids would be asleep in the back of the station wagon making for less hectic travel. The last job I had working for the other guy, I would leave the house between 4 and 5 a.m. and loved driving all the way across town to work sometimes without meeting another car. 14 hours later I would drive home again. In the dark.
These days though, we aren't as comfortable driving at night, black ice on the highways is scarier, it is meaner and more dangerous out there if we break down somewhere. Old age tends to rearrange your priorities a bit.
My night vision had gotten to the point it was virtually nil until my cataract surgery several years ago and the surgery restored my night vision to better than it had ever been. Hombre just had one cataract surgery done and will have the other eye done in a few weeks and hopefully that will restore his night vision that was also pretty well shot. But even though my night vision is okay now, I still don't like to drive at night. And yes, La Nina is probably hampering your winter moisture like it has for all of us in the west this winter. That too shall pass.
One of my favorite movies. But are you tired Sixfoot?
Been having a lot of really big needles being jammed into my spine lately. Had to take a semester off. Getting close to figuring out why my body won't stop twitching and spazzing though, just really tired of the empirical gathering process.
I'm taking a spiritual vacation to California next week. Way past time to re-energize my soul.
Back pain is definitely debilitating. Shortly after major surgery a little over two years ago, I suffered three collapsed vertebrae in my back including at least one fracture that healed on its own. And it hasn't been the same since though I haven't actually been treated for it as I just couldn't face more doctors and treatment at the time and didn't report the pain. Over time, the pain has subsided. My primary doctor did put me on Fosamax to strengthen bones when she discovered it a few months ago but my back still gives me some fits now and then.
Some steroidal meds can cause the twitching and spazzing. You should consult your doctor about that and maybe the meds could be changed or adjusted? And a cathartic vacation couldn't hurt. Unless you object, I will put you on the vigil list though. Some extra positive vibes and/or prayer sent your way couldn't hurt.
No objections to kind thoughts from people on this end. I'm on medications now (about 3 months so far), but the spazzing and twitching started a couple of years ago and has been slowly getting worse over time. So far, imagery taken has revealed 12 bulging discs from neck to tailbone, 8 of which have loss of height with one mostly collapsed. Had a couple of nerve conduction studies done, but they are still unsure of the root cause. I'll be seeing a neurologist soon and will be getting imagery on the rest of my central nervous system and brain. Most of the common causes for this have already been ruled out.
