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[Foxfyre]

I sometimes wonder what is normal aging and what is not. For instance, being tired. Should I expect to do less and tire more quickly? Is it a mineral or vitamin issue? Medical problem?

It has been five or six years since my last blood series tests, so I went to a general practice physician. He gave me a series of blood tests and two x-rays. So far everything is normal except a slightly elevated PSA. Get the beloved colonoscopy next week. Never had one of those, but it seems more reliable than the cologuard test and the doctor can remove polyps while already there.

Up to this point, things have always come out my butt, not in. The less reverse trips in the better.

You probably know this, but the PSA test is for prostate not colon. But yet, a colonoscopy can absolutely remove 99% probability of colon cancer. The exam itself is nothing. The prep for it is quite an experience though.

I've read that it is normal for the PSA to elevate just a bit in old age. But for you younger guys do see your primary physician regularly and that exam should be done at least annually. Prostate cancer is one of the most common in men, but also the most curable when caught early.

Hombre is a prostate cancer survivor but because it was caught early--his doctor was watching his PSA--it was taken care of effectively and no chemo or radiation was necessary. Over 10 years now and no reoccurrence.

 

[Sbiker]

Morning, fellows!
It's interesting, which words and grammar constructions uncover me as Russian?

I just remember my student, which had a serious experience in US life, and it smells from his speech, but I cannot verbalize it

 

[Manonthestreet]

Does anybody drive just for the sheer joy of it anymore? I remember when I got my first decent car I would hit the superslab about midnight and make a big loop round the metro just relaxing and listening to music. When I got home sleep was instantaneous. Rescued a few people along the way. Haven't done that in a long long time.

 

[Foxfyre]

Does anybody drive just for the sheer joy of it anymore? I remember when I got my first decent car I would hit the superslab about midnight and make a big loop round the metro just relaxing and listening to music. When I got home sleep was instantaneous. Rescued a few people along the way. Haven't done that in a long long time.

Especially during the CB radio phenomena I spent a LOT of time in my car listening to the radio, chatting with folks on the CB and just driving. But that was in a pretty rural area where even the interstates had minimal traffic. Way too much traffic now for driving anywhere to be relaxing.

 

[Foxfyre]

Morning, fellows!
It's interesting, which words and grammar constructions uncover me as Russian?

I just remember my student, which had a serious experience in US life, and it smells from his speech, but I cannot verbalize it

LOL you uncovered yourself as Russian long ago by informing us you are Russian.

I have found almost all Russian people I've know to be delightful interesting people. Well one lady, beautiful woman and a former member of the Russian Ballet, who had immigrated to Kansas for God only know what reason, was pretty snooty and pompous. But I hired her as a ballet instructor for kids and she was excellent.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Got home from the State Fair to see 5 cop cars on the perimeter of our neighborhood. Didn't see any on the inside but figured I'd make the shotgun handy just in case.

 

[Montrovant]

Does anybody drive just for the sheer joy of it anymore? I remember when I got my first decent car I would hit the superslab about midnight and make a big loop round the metro just relaxing and listening to music. When I got home sleep was instantaneous. Rescued a few people along the way. Haven't done that in a long long time.

I drive to get from place to place. I do enough driving getting to and from work and going to the store each weekend (although recently, since my lady got a new car, she's been doing most of the weekend driving) that I don't know why I'd want to do more. Once or twice a year I drive up to Georgia, which is 7-8 hours each way.
I don't enjoy driving all that much. I certainly wouldn't go drive rather than watch a good movie/show, read a book, or come play on the computer.

 

[Foxfyre]

I drive to get from place to place. I do enough driving getting to and from work and going to the store each weekend (although recently, since my lady got a new car, she's been doing most of the weekend driving) that I don't know why I'd want to do more. Once or twice a year I drive up to Georgia, which is 7-8 hours each way.
I don't enjoy driving all that much. I certainly wouldn't go drive rather than watch a good movie/show, read a book, or come play on the computer.

I can relate to driving just for the enjoyment of it though. I don't do that anymore--again traffic has taken all the relaxation out of it and maybe it's because I'm much older now that driving for pleasure has lost its charms.

But I do remember when it was pleasurable.

 

[Sbiker]

LOL you uncovered yourself as Russian long ago by informing us you are Russian.

I have found almost all Russian people I've know to be delightful interesting people. Well one lady, beautiful woman and a former member of the Russian Ballet, who had immigrated to Kansas for God only know what reason, was pretty snooty and pompous. But I hired her as a ballet instructor for kids and she was excellent.

"Nothing betrayed the Soviet agent in him, neither a shabby quilted jacket, nor a PPSh, nor a parachute dragging behind his back.."

Some Russians may be pretty snooty and pompous. Nobles... Or former nobles. White bone, blue blood, instead of us, descendants of peasants

 

[Foxfyre]

"Nothing betrayed the Soviet agent in him, neither a shabby quilted jacket, nor a PPSh, nor a parachute dragging behind his back.."

Some Russians may be pretty snooty and pompous. Nobles... Or former nobles. White bone, blue blood, instead of us, descendants of peasants

Well Russia doesn't have a monopoly on snooth and pompous. The USA definitely has it's share of that too.

As for your 'soviet agent' analogy, really funny.

 

[saveliberty]

I suspect prostate cancer is very low in women Foxfyre...

I'm halfway through the laxative regimen tonight. Apparently, there are at least three options on what they use for that. Mine is easy and not bad tasting at all. Yay me. Yes, I know this is for the colonoscopy.

 

[Foxfyre]

I suspect prostate cancer is very low in women Foxfyre...

I'm halfway through the laxative regimen tonight. Apparently, there are at least three options on what they use for that. Mine is easy and not bad tasting at all. Yay me. Yes, I know this is for the colonoscopy.

I never minded the stuff you have to drink either.

But yes women don't have to deal with prostate cancer (or any of the other issues with the prostate). But all you guys over 40 really should have periodic screening for it as again it is the among the most curable of cancers when caught early.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Had an outside faucet leaking so we called a plumber AAAND it morphed into the wife gets a new kitchen sink and faucets and a new sink and shower head.. Went from $300 to $1100

 

[Foxfyre]

Had an outside faucet leaking so we called a plumber AAAND it morphed into the wife gets a new kitchen sink and faucets and a new sink and shower head.. Went from $300 to $1100

You won't miss the $1,100 after awhile. But you guys can't really understand how those faucets are important to us gals.

 

[SFC Ollie]

Does anybody drive just for the sheer joy of it anymore? I remember when I got my first decent car I would hit the superslab about midnight and make a big loop round the metro just relaxing and listening to music. When I got home sleep was instantaneous. Rescued a few people along the way. Haven't done that in a long long time.

I go for day trips that take me on roads I've never been on before. Normally on days I would be missing my Mary I do things like drive to lake Erie for coffee or try to find the end of a local road that I've never been to the end of before.

 

[Foxfyre]

I go for day trips that take me on roads I've never been on before. Normally on days I would be missing my Mary I do things like drive to lake Erie for coffee or try to find the end of a local road that I've never been to the end of before.

I used to do that too. Even now if I am early picking somebody up, I might explore a neighborhood a bit that way.

The next time you come through Albuquerque on your way to visit Mary, try to make it around lunch time or so and let's meet for lunch. I would imagine that Ringel05 might be interested in joining us as well.

 

[Oddball]

Saturday morning!

That's not how any of this works.

Let the cartoon begin!

 

[Manonthestreet]

 

[Manonthestreet]

We bought a king adjustable bed at the State Fair. Gave our Queen regular bed to the daughter which left the bedroom mostly empty so I decided now was a good time to clean the carpet. Did the living room, one long hall rug and the bedroom. We have 2 white cats for some reason unknown that confine themselves to the bedroom unless they need to use the catbox. They hide under the bed or in her closet. Got up from the computer to go cut the grass and noticed 1 of em sitting on a cat stoop in the living room which is on the opposite side of the house. Hopefully this continues.

 

[Ringel05]

One of my brothers came to visit a couple of weeks ago, that was nice. Finally started riding my Yamaha again and considering upgrading from this 2009 VStar 950 to a Honda Rebel 1100. Bigger engine, lighter bike, more agile and newer tech. Sell the Yami and use the proceeds to add a fairing, crash bars and saddlebags.

My VStar:

The Rebel 1100: