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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 03:27:05 GMT, Gunner
wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 12:44:32 -0500, Jim Levie wrote: I've had this done twice. Once in '97 for a partially blocked right illiac artery that caused my right leg to go numb after heavy exercise and then much later for the "big one". Believe me, the "C clamp" is a vast improvement over the old procedure. Back then two-three nurses would take turns manually applying pressure to the incision. Being "good medical practitioners" they tend to err on the safe side, which means they do their level best to try to push your leg down through the basement from the sixth floor. It took some three hours or so and the only redeeming value was all the "good drugs". Mercifully I slept through a good bit of it. By 2001 (three days before 9/11) the technology had improved significantly. This time they used a "C clamp" with an inflatable pressure pad. By raising the pressure in the pad to a bit above blood pressure they can be sure that the artery stays closed. While not at all comfortable, its a lot more bearable. (and lots of drugs help...) Oddly enough..when they went in the second time for the actual angioplasty..the big high tech heart center used the two large orderlies for the pressure. The country hospital used the C clamp. After being badly bruised up from the angiogram the day before..it was a bit tender. 3 grains of morphine only took the top layer off. I asked the orderly to back off a smidge..and he didnt. I then TOLD him to back off a bit..and when he didnt. I recall grabbing him by the back of the belt and hoisting him off the floor one handed. Pain= adrenalin..and it really really really really hurt. I ran though my entire vocabularly of nasty words in 5 languages, causing a very diverse group of staff to variously bust up laughing, get all puffed up or blush. My lungs are good and I simply lost control..so they closed the doors to that wing. I understand that they heard me at the front lobby upstairs. Probably considered it bad for business ... Shrug..now my entire right leg has pin point hemmatomas from ankle to groin. Freckles I never had...lol Whooo. I got my freckles the easy way. G Sue He was a big ol boy too.. Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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Gunner: I'm back
It being a dull day, I decide to respond to what Gunner
fosted Sun, 20 Jun 2004 01:02:42 GMT on misc.survivalism , viz: Actually...center of mass. Aim for 2" above the belt buckle and the followup shots tend to string upwards through the remaining vital bits. Gunner Gunner, Agreed. The point was the one I keep driving home to my wife. Don't draw your weapon If you don't intend to use it. None of this "one step closer" stuff, pretty soon the perp has your gun and your toast. Ayup..the only time a warning shot should be fired, is in the center of mass. Both legally and for your personal safety. I was taught "employing lethal force is not 'the last option'. By that time, all other options are gone." Of course, I as taught not to draw a firearm without intending to fire, and don't fire without intending to hit them, and you shoot them to cause maximum harm. Taught that specifically by an Air Force career cop, so take it as intended: Not as an automatic progression, but as a "no half-measures" mindset. (the paperwork is tremendous.) tschus pyotr -- pyotr filipivich "Do not argue with the forces of nature, for you are small, insignificant, and biodegradable." |
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Gunner: I'm back
It being a dull day, I decide to respond to what Gunner
fosted Sun, 20 Jun 2004 03:27:05 GMT on rec.crafts.metalworking , viz: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 12:44:32 -0500, Jim Levie wrote: I've had this done twice. Once in '97 for a partially blocked right illiac artery that caused my right leg to go numb after heavy exercise and then much later for the "big one". Believe me, the "C clamp" is a vast improvement over the old procedure. Back then two-three nurses would take turns manually applying pressure to the incision. Being "good medical practitioners" they tend to err on the safe side, which means they do their level best to try to push your leg down through the basement from the sixth floor. It took some three hours or so and the only redeeming value was all the "good drugs". Mercifully I slept through a good bit of it. By 2001 (three days before 9/11) the technology had improved significantly. This time they used a "C clamp" with an inflatable pressure pad. By raising the pressure in the pad to a bit above blood pressure they can be sure that the artery stays closed. While not at all comfortable, its a lot more bearable. (and lots of drugs help...) Oddly enough..when they went in the second time for the actual angioplasty..the big high tech heart center used the two large orderlies for the pressure. The country hospital used the C clamp. After being badly bruised up from the angiogram the day before..it was a bit tender. 3 grains of morphine only took the top layer off. I asked the orderly to back off a smidge..and he didnt. I then TOLD him to back off a bit..and when he didnt. I recall grabbing him by the back of the belt and hoisting him off the floor one handed. Pain= adrenalin..and it really really really really hurt. I ran though my entire vocabularly of nasty words in 5 languages, causing a very diverse group of staff to variously bust up laughing, get all puffed up or blush. ROFLMAO! And they say Americans don't know more than English! My lungs are good and I simply lost control..so they closed the doors to that wing. I understand that they heard me at the front lobby upstairs. Probably considered it bad for business ... "You're scaring the other patients!" Good! Shrug..now my entire right leg has pin point hemmatomas from ankle to groin. Freckles I never had...lol He was a big ol boy too.. Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell -- pyotr filipivich. as an explaination for the decline in the US's tech edge, James Niccol wrote "It used to be that the USA was pretty good at producing stuff teenaged boys could lose a finger or two playing with." |
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Gunner: I'm back
"Garlicdude" wrote in message ... Strider wrote: As far as the VA goes, I (non vet) consider that to be back pay. It was the deal when they went into the military and VA heath care is OWED to Vets by the public. Strider Strider, My sentiments exactly. VA health benefits were earned. Often at a very high price. Harold |
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Gunner: I'm back
"Gunner" wrote in message ... On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 09:15:55 -0700, Tim May wrote: big snip------ The Ant and the Grasshopper story comes to mind. Tubby asshole with acess to the internet comes to mind... --Tim May Indeed. Large tubby asshole. Gunner Chuckle!!!! Harold |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:32:13 -0400, Bob Brock
wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:22:30 -0700, Tim May wrote: Sue wrote: I live pretty close to Mr. May. I don't know if he's important enough to have his obit in the SF Chronicle, but I keep reading and I keep hoping. We'll see whose obit appears first. But, I'm glad for you that Gunner has now fully left the libertarian/freedom orbit and is firmly ensconced in the welfare/socialist/gimmiecrat orbit. On that count, I agree completely. Gunner is more of an avowed NeoCon than a Libertarian. I'll never understand why he ever called himself one. Really? Define neocon. I always thought neocon was a liberal who voted to fight a war, and was used as a slur by Leftists to label those they consider traitors to the Leftist cause. Now on the other hand..define Libertarian. And do they all believe the same rank and file beliefs? Or is the saying "getting libertarians to agree on anything is like trying to herd cats" erronious? Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:29:18 -0400, Bob Brock
wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 01:19:00 GMT, Gunner wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 15:22:46 -0700, Tim May wrote: You mean the Veteran's Administration is responsible for the $400,000 bill he says his wife (or what he sometimes calls his "ex-wife") ran up? Nope..she is responsible for that. I only provide a place for her to live. In return, she keeps my home in somewhat good order and takes care of my critters. Period. We are still separated in actual fact. If you are living together, it would appear that you are living together. Only 2 days a week. We are roommates. Were you and your college roommate living together in the same context? Furthermore, she is disabled for life, unfortunately and is unable to provide for herself financially. She is considered by the State to be indigent, and indigent for life. If you don't like the States terms or criteria..please feel free to change the rules by which she is subject. Sounds like government tit to me. Yup. Or its her getting some of the money back she paid in in 30 yrs of working and paying taxes. Shrug..as I told Tubby Timmy..if you dont like the rules, change em. Then grab a shovel and help me bury her. As to my compassion for her condition..deal with it. While I understand that compassion is an alien word to you..its something that most humans have. Compassion? Sounds like the government tit to me. See response above. She never used drugs (though where you got that from, or why you keep bringing that lie up escapes me). Quite frankly Lard Ass, you are a tiresome bigot of the first water, who managed to be in the right time and the right place, where others with your same abilities were not. So I suggest the occasional sacrifice to Hermes may be in order on your part. Gunner A psudoLiberterian. And you sir, are an asshole. Shrug. You have my addy, if you wish to continue this in person. Bring a lunch and a designated driver or next of kin. Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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Gunner on Socialism and Socialized Medicine
On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 21:48:46 -0700, The Watched
wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 21:48:09 GMT, Sue wrote: Nice talk from someone who looks like this: http://www.mccullagh.org/image/d30-2...-dinner-2.html WOW, so who paid for the sex change operation ? I thought Tim was a guy.. and who's that fat guy next to him ?? ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 20:40:36 -0700, Garlicdude
wrote: Gunner wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 13:59:11 -0700, Garlicdude wrote: Gunner wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 07:35:10 -0700, Garlicdude wrote: Santa Cruz Mike wrote: " A bullet in the foot first warning, next the thigh, then a good chest shot... then between the eyes" Little Gunner If you draw your weapon the first shot should be between the eyes. Actually...center of mass. Aim for 2" above the belt buckle and the followup shots tend to string upwards through the remaining vital bits. Gunner Gunner, Agreed. The point was the one I keep driving home to my wife. Don't draw your weapon If you don't intend to use it. None of this "one step closer" stuff, pretty soon the perp has your gun and your toast. Ayup..the only time a warning shot should be fired, is in the center of mass. Both legally and for your personal safety. What you have to do, is consider the following: 1. Is your life of the life of another in immediate danger? A. Yes. Employ deadly force as needed B. No. Leave the area NOW. 2. Will the situation escalate into your life being in danger, through mechanisms beyond your control? A. Yes.. see A above B. No. See B above. SNIPPED Never let anger be your guide. You MUST use the Reasonable Man concept. Is it reasonable to you and the community to shoot at this place and time, under thise conditions? Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell Good advice. If you ever feel the need, come on down to Taft some weekend, and Ill run you and the missus through the accelerated self defense course. Just bring some Mt. Dew and a couple hundred rounds of ammo for your sidearms. I teach several different techniques. Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 01:19:00 GMT, the renowned Gunner
wrote: Quite frankly Lard Ass, you are a tiresome bigot of the first water, who managed to be in the right time and the right place, where others with your same abilities were not. So I suggest the occasional sacrifice to Hermes may be in order on your part. Gunner Now, Gunner, you shouldn't go quoting Aristophanes. Tim's probably wondering why you're suggesting he buy overpriced French silk ties. Best regards, Spehro Pefhany -- "it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com |
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Gunner: I'm back
In article , Carl Byrns
writes: (It's hard not to twist the knife here and remind you of all those tobacco industry supported studies that show smoking is harmless. Think they're still true?) Uh .. what "studies"? It's interesting to note that all studies to find out exactly what about it is a hazzard (so that perhaps the risk could be reduced) were squashed. Why was that? Fundies again? -- Cliff |
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Gunner: I'm back
Sue wrote in
: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:17:23 -0700, michael wrote: Sue wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 14:56:33 -0700, Tim May wrote: took out some trash He has no business lecturing us on politics and morality as if he's some latter-day Heinlein. As you have never had any business complaining about women eating too much. That one sure came back to bite you in the ass. Snicker. Hypocrite. Once again: http://www.mccullagh.org/image/d30-2...-dinner-2.html Sue That pic is really for sale?! So, who is in the pic? Looks like some of the "jelly people" to me. I've no idea if it's for sale. If it is it might make a good dart board. Or perhaps toilet paper. The pleasure of wiping my ass with Mr. May's likeness would be worth the mild discomfort from the stiffness. One of the two people in the picture is the delightful, warm hearted, humane, caring, generous, kind Mr. May. I'll leave it to you to figure out which one. Oh, wait. With all of those adjectives it would be neither. Scrap the adjectives. Jelly people???? Sue mikey I can understand Big Timmys attitude now... Having to look at that ugliness each day inthe mirror would give anyone the horrors |
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Gunner: I'm back
In article , Strider
writes: It was the deal when they went into the military and VA heath care is OWED to Vets by the public. Not per the shrub and the republicans it seems. (This guy's probably another one of those stinking "liberals", always wanting to give out handouts with our tax money.) "I say quite deliberately that the Christian religion, as organised in its Churches, has been and still is the principal enemy of moral progress in the world." Bertrand Russell --Why I Am Not A Christian -- Cliff |
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Gunner: I'm back
In article , Sue
writes: Sue - proudly from Mr. May's killfile Someone put a nice sweet little girl like you in their killfile? Probably a right-winger. They love to think about killing .... "Every instant of time is a pinprick of eternity. All things are petty, easily changed, vanishing away." Marcus Aurelius --Meditations -- Cliff |
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Guns and Democracy (was: Gunner: I'm back)
In article , The Independent
writes: The object is to stomp them so hard the first time that they wont want to mess with us again. Had your head candled lately? http://www.agintheclassroom.org/cam/...c/image014.jpg Naturally, this leads every one else to say exactly the same sort of thing about idiots like you. But you don't know who or where they are .... "Paley's argument is made with passionate sincerity and is informed by the best biological scholarship of his day, but it is wrong, gloriously and utterly wrong." Richard Dawkins --The Blind Watchmaker -- Cliff |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 05:00:21 GMT, Sue calmly
ranted: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 03:27:05 GMT, Gunner wrote: Oddly enough..when they went in the second time for the actual angioplasty..the big high tech heart center used the two large orderlies for the pressure. The country hospital used the C clamp. After being badly bruised up from the angiogram the day before..it was a bit tender. 3 grains of morphine only took the top layer off. I asked the orderly to back off a smidge..and he didnt. I then TOLD him to back off a bit..and when he didnt. I recall grabbing him by the back of the belt and hoisting him off the floor one handed. Pain= I might have grabbed him by something else (which could more easily control him) without busting my heart open. Shrug..now my entire right leg has pin point hemmatomas from ankle to groin. Freckles I never had...lol Whooo. I got my freckles the easy way. G Sue Oh, it was a nekkid calendar shoot on a sunny day? I see. -- STOP THE SLAUGHTER! || http://diversify.com Boycott Baby Oil! || Programmed Websites |
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Gunner: I'm back
Gunner wrote:
If you ever feel the need, come on down to Taft some weekend, and Ill run you and the missus through the accelerated self defense course. Just bring some Mt. Dew and a couple hundred rounds of ammo for your sidearms. I teach several different techniques. Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell Gunner, Thanks for the generous offer, just might do that one day. After a hard day of training we can hit the night in beautiful downtown Taft. -- Regards, Steve Saling aka The Garlic Dude © Gilroy, CA The Garlic Capital of The World http://www.pulsareng.com/ |
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Gunner on Socialism and Socialized Medicine
In article , Sue
writes: Chuckle. Mr. May will most likely reply that he not only shook hands with those two people but slept with them as well. G Perhaps someone would like to rent the Lincoln Bedroom or Camp David? [ President Bush opened the White House and Camp David to dozens of overnight guests last year, including foreign dignitaries, family friends and at least nine of his biggest campaign fund-raisers, documents show... At least nine of Bush's biggest fund-raisers appear on the latest list of White House overnight guests, covering June 2002 through December 2003, and-or on the Camp David list, which covers last year. They include: Mercer Reynolds, an Ohio financier, former Bush partner in the Texas Rangers baseball team and former ambassador to Switzerland. Reynolds is leading Bush's campaign fund-raising effort. He was a guest at the White House and the Camp David retreat in Maryland's Catoctin Mountains. Brad Freeman, a venture capitalist who is leading Bush's California fund-raising effort, has raised at least $200,000 for his re-election campaign and is also a major Republican Party fund-raiser. Freeman stayed at the White House. Roland Betts, who raised at least $100,000 for Bush in 2000, was a Bush fraternity brother at Yale and a Texas Rangers partner. Betts stayed at the White House and Camp David. William DeWitt, a Bush partner in the oil business and Texas Rangers who has raised at least $200,000 for Bush's re-election effort, stayed at the White House. James Francis, who headed the Bush campaign's 2000 team of $100,000-and-up volunteer fund-raisers and was a Bush appointee in Texas when Bush was governor. Francis was a White House guest. Joseph O'Neill, an oilman and childhood friend who introduced Bush to Laura Bush and raised at least $100,000 for each of Bush's presidential campaigns, stayed at the White House. Colorado Gov. Bill Owens and New York Gov. George Pataki, who each raised at least $200,000 for Bush's re-election campaign, were White House guests. James Langdon, who raised at least $100,000 for Bush, is a Washington attorney specializing in international oil and gas transactions. Langdon, whose clients include the Russian oil company Lukoil, is a member of Bush's foreign intelligence advisory board and served on Bush's 2000 presidential transition team on energy policy. ] http://billmon.org/archives/001197.html Anyone have later info? This is a bit stale .... "It is impossible to calculate the moral mischief, if I may so express it, that mental lying has produced in society. When a man has so corrupted and prostituted the chastity of his mind as to subscribe his professional belief to things he does not believe, he has prepared himself for the commission of every other crime." Thomas Paine --The Age of Reason -- Cliff |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 06:01:14 -0700, the renowned Larry Jaques
wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 05:00:21 GMT, Sue calmly ranted: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 03:27:05 GMT, Gunner wrote: Oddly enough..when they went in the second time for the actual angioplasty..the big high tech heart center used the two large orderlies for the pressure. The country hospital used the C clamp. After being badly bruised up from the angiogram the day before..it was a bit tender. 3 grains of morphine only took the top layer off. I asked the orderly to back off a smidge..and he didnt. I then TOLD him to back off a bit..and when he didnt. I recall grabbing him by the back of the belt and hoisting him off the floor one handed. Pain= I might have grabbed him by something else (which could more easily control him) without busting my heart open. Shrug..now my entire right leg has pin point hemmatomas from ankle to groin. Freckles I never had...lol Whooo. I got my freckles the easy way. G Sue Oh, it was a nekkid calendar shoot on a sunny day? I see. http://home.earthlink.net/~ohpancho/welder.jpg Best regards, Spehro Pefhany -- "it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com |
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Gunner: I'm back
Gunner, does this mean your aren't coming to Phoenix?
:-) Get back up to speed soon, though knowing you, you're probably forcing yourself already.... Marty |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 07:29:14 GMT, Gunner
wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:32:13 -0400, Bob Brock wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:22:30 -0700, Tim May wrote: Sue wrote: I live pretty close to Mr. May. I don't know if he's important enough to have his obit in the SF Chronicle, but I keep reading and I keep hoping. We'll see whose obit appears first. But, I'm glad for you that Gunner has now fully left the libertarian/freedom orbit and is firmly ensconced in the welfare/socialist/gimmiecrat orbit. On that count, I agree completely. Gunner is more of an avowed NeoCon than a Libertarian. I'll never understand why he ever called himself one. Really? Define neocon. I always thought neocon was a liberal who voted to fight a war, and was used as a slur by Leftists to label those they consider traitors to the Leftist cause. Thought implies a brain. You heart lasted longer than your brain did. Now on the other hand..define Libertarian. And do they all believe the same rank and file beliefs? Or is the saying "getting libertarians to agree on anything is like trying to herd cats" erronious? Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 07:33:58 GMT, Gunner
wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:29:18 -0400, Bob Brock wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 01:19:00 GMT, Gunner wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 15:22:46 -0700, Tim May wrote: You mean the Veteran's Administration is responsible for the $400,000 bill he says his wife (or what he sometimes calls his "ex-wife") ran up? Nope..she is responsible for that. I only provide a place for her to live. In return, she keeps my home in somewhat good order and takes care of my critters. Period. We are still separated in actual fact. If you are living together, it would appear that you are living together. Only 2 days a week. We are roommates. Were you and your college roommate living together in the same context? What, she kicks you out of your own house and you have to live under the bridge the other five day? Furthermore, she is disabled for life, unfortunately and is unable to provide for herself financially. She is considered by the State to be indigent, and indigent for life. If you don't like the States terms or criteria..please feel free to change the rules by which she is subject. Sounds like government tit to me. Yup. Or its her getting some of the money back she paid in in 30 yrs of working and paying taxes. Shrug..as I told Tubby Timmy..if you dont like the rules, change em. Then grab a shovel and help me bury her. I wasn't talking about her you damed idiot. As to my compassion for her condition..deal with it. While I understand that compassion is an alien word to you..its something that most humans have. Compassion? Sounds like the government tit to me. See response above. Ditto. She never used drugs (though where you got that from, or why you keep bringing that lie up escapes me). Quite frankly Lard Ass, you are a tiresome bigot of the first water, who managed to be in the right time and the right place, where others with your same abilities were not. So I suggest the occasional sacrifice to Hermes may be in order on your part. Gunner A psudoLiberterian. And you sir, are an asshole. Shrug. You have my addy, if you wish to continue this in person. Bring a lunch and a designated driver or next of kin. Hell gunner, you're doing good to walk out to your truck. I don't pick on the phisically or mentally channenged. You give as good as you get, so quit ****in and moaning about it. What a ****ing baby. Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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Gunner on Socialism and Socialized Medicine
In article , Tim May says...
Gunner needs to ... Any time I see somebody who keeps saying "you need to do this..." and "you need to do that...," or the ever-popular "you know what your problem is, your problem is such-and-such..." that's when I know to quit reading/listening. It's really a great tip-off. Jim ================================================== please reply to: JRR(zero) at yktvmv (dot) vnet (dot) ibm (dot) com ================================================== |
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Gunner: I'm back
Welcome back Gunner.
It's a wake up call no mistake. Had an MI 23rd January '89 with no warning at all. Sitting watching baseball finals on TV, midnight here in the UK, and chest pains that just would not go away. Somehow I just knew what was happening and called our emergency services who arrived inside 5 minutes - the longest 5 minutes I have ever had - they wired me up to their portable heart monitor and confirmed a heart attack. Ended up in Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, famous for holding the Paraplegic Games, and its spinal injury facilities. Spent two weeks there recovering. Bottom part of the heart muscle damaged only. Oh..and I will be quitting smoking (or trying really hard) as I need lead a bit more healthy a life style. Shrug..this is gonna be a total bitch and will likely be harder than undergoing the other stuff..I have quit 14 times before...sigh... You WILL NOT regret this move. I didn't. It reached fever pitch for me about 3 weeks after getting out of hospital. Sunday evening around 8pm my nerves where jangling from nicotine deprivation. Ready to climb up the wall. Decided to go to our corner shop/store to buy a pack of 10 smokes just to kill the craving. Got to the shop and thank God it was closed. Took this as a sign and did not walk the mile or so into town to local supermarket. Cravings stopped there and then. For the next couple of years it was just a case of "something missing" after a meal or coffee etc, all craving gone. After 4 years just a total relief that I had stopped smoking. Absolutely the best thing I could have done!! Now I cannot stand being in a smokey room or even around anyone that is or has smoked. You will know what I mean in the months and years to come. This intense dislike grew and didn't happen overnight. I lead a normal life and just watch salt and fat intake. Not easy in the UK where all processed food is saturated with the stuff. Only time I think of it is when I am out walking in cold weather and slight angina sets in if I walk too fast. When I see what could have happened to me, I sure am happy. Get well soon and do give up the weed. Regards GeoffH Norfolk - UK not VA |
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Gunner: I'm back
In article , Gunner says...
Something to consider, that is taught to cops and those who may be in harms way is the Tuller Drill. Keep your rubber gun in your holster, and have a gent with a rubber knife stand 21 feet away. On the knife mans inititive, he runs at you with his rubber knife and tries to stab/cut/kill you. ( I like to use permanant Magic Marker as the knife). Sounds like the 21 feet is the carnival trick to the deal. It says how fast a man can run vs how fast one can remove the weapon and aim it. When doing this, is the shooter allowed to start running away from the knife-wielder while drawing his weapon? Jim ================================================== please reply to: JRR(zero) at yktvmv (dot) vnet (dot) ibm (dot) com ================================================== |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:09:38 +0000 (UTC), GeoffH
calmly ranted: Decided to go to our corner shop/store to buy a pack of 10 smokes just to kill the craving. Got to the shop and thank God it was closed. Took this as a sign and did not walk the mile or so into town to local supermarket. Cravings stopped there and then. For the next couple of years it was just a case of "something missing" after a meal or coffee etc, all craving gone. I found that going outside and taking a deep breath of fresh air worked as well to relax me as inhaling those toxic fumes. When "outside" wasn't available, I just closed my eyes and imagined myself on a sprintime mountain top. I still do the creative visualization thing but haven't had a craving for -eons- now. Only time I think of it is when I am out walking in cold weather and slight angina sets in if I walk too fast. That reminds me of this cartoon. (Watch wrap) http://www.charitycards.co.uk/product_details.php?id=EPLK02016&catId=537&PHPSESS ID=b1ca87ffa4f3cd267427e5396797e0ce "When asked how Cheney's angina was, Bush replied 'Boys don't have anginas!'"-- Tina Fey Get well soon and do give up the weed. Ditto (to Gunner.) -- STOP THE SLAUGHTER! || http://diversify.com Boycott Baby Oil! || Programmed Websites |
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In article , Gunner says...
Really? Define neocon. Neocon = chickenhawk. That would be a guy like Cheney who likes war well enough to start one, but would never be caught dead actually fighting in one. Chickenhawk in this context *not* used to refer to Robert Mason's book about helicopter pilots. Jim ================================================== please reply to: JRR(zero) at yktvmv (dot) vnet (dot) ibm (dot) com ================================================== |
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Gunner wrote:
Just bring some Mt. Dew and a couple hundred rounds of ammo for your sidearms. Mountain Dew is in the jetwash of your past. Better make it Sprite. (Aunt) Kevin Gallimore -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Gunner: I'm back
On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 06:01:14 -0700, Larry Jaques
wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 05:00:21 GMT, Sue calmly ranted: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 03:27:05 GMT, Gunner wrote: Shrug..now my entire right leg has pin point hemmatomas from ankle to groin. Freckles I never had...lol Whooo. I got my freckles the easy way. G Sue Oh, it was a nekkid calendar shoot on a sunny day? I see. Chuckle. No, the only freckles I have left are on my arms. Nekkid? I don't expose my body to public ridicule. Not even in a bathing suit anymore. Sigh. Sue |
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Gunner:
Damn glad you're doing OK. You take care of yourself, now, ya'hear? Just curious, why didn't you call 911? They can begin effective treatment immediately, assuming they are Advanced Life Support equipped. Was the drive to the ER much faster than the ambo could arrive at your place? Or was it it your stubborn self-sufficient attitude? ;-) Jeff |
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Gunner: I'm back
"Richard A. Faust" wrote in message
... Tim May wrote: Translation of the "various county and state programs" part: * Gunner the avowed enemy of socialism is going to use....socialism. * We non-smokers get to pay for Gunner's heart problems. * Those of us who saved and invested are taxed to pay for an indigent. If a conservative is a liberal who's been mugged, a liberal is a conservative who didn't save, smoked, had a heart attack, and expects the suckers to pay for his condition. Talk is cheap Tim, until *you* might need some help. None of us is an island. The people in our country look after good people who might be down on their luck. You are despicable to kick a man when he is down. Glad to see you have survived your ordeal Gunner. Good luck with your recovery! I killfiled Timbo long ago, but I see he appears to be on Gunner's case about health care financing. I suppose he's just jealous that so many of actually care about Gunner, whereas news of Timbo being stricken with a life threatening illness would engender reactions ranging from a widespread disinterested yawns to occasional jubilation. Instead, he should be grateful that forced sterilization and/or euthanasia aren't covered. Jeff |
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On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 15:20:38 GMT, Sue calmly
ranted: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 06:01:14 -0700, Larry Jaques wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 05:00:21 GMT, Sue calmly ranted: Whooo. I got my freckles the easy way. G Sue Oh, it was a nekkid calendar shoot on a sunny day? I see. Chuckle. No, the only freckles I have left are on my arms. Nekkid? I don't expose my body to public ridicule. Not even in a bathing suit anymore. Sigh. I thought our pincushiony friend, Gunner, said you were a calendar girl, so I assumed... wink -- STOP THE SLAUGHTER! || http://diversify.com Boycott Baby Oil! || Programmed Websites |
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Richard Johnson wrote:
Well, Timmy boy. He has paid for it in taxes, as have you. He may be against the concept, and principle, but being forced into that system, and paying for the years he has paid for it, he has the right to get value for the money that was taken from him. As do you and as do I. If the system allowed him to opt out, and he failed to put the $$ away for this eventuality, then you would be correct. As it is the only opt out is via suicide. He has paid for it all these years, he should get the benefit of that payment. So, you are full of ...it. How much does one pay in taxes with an annual income of $20,000 ? Sure sounds like "from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs" to me. At this point, I don't suppose Mark should be bitching too much about socialized medicine. It would be ... ungrateful. |
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In article , Bob Brock
wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 01:19:00 GMT, Gunner wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 15:22:46 -0700, Tim May wrote: You mean the Veteran's Administration is responsible for the $400,000 bill he says his wife (or what he sometimes calls his "ex-wife") ran up? Nope..she is responsible for that. I only provide a place for her to live. In return, she keeps my home in somewhat good order and takes care of my critters. Period. We are still separated in actual fact. If you are living together, it would appear that you are living together. And I can't find a comment (or a public record, though the Net is notorious for not having most such records yet on file) that they actually obtained a formal (legal) divorce. Gunner (Mark Wieber, for the purposes of searching for records) described in detail how his wife left in 1976 to live with some guy named Carl Wyatt, how they partied and caroused and how she got pregnant and how Gunner then took her back. And how she went to another guy, and some women, and another guy, and Carl again, and then how she drained his remaining assets. But nowhere do I find a clear statement that she and Gunner were legally divorced. Which, if they were not divorced (or if her co-residence with him was long enough to constitute a common law marriage), then in fact Gunner is also responsible for her medical bills as well (which Gunner says are about $400,000). I have ended relationships for situations which are about 150 times less bad than what Gunner described happened first in 1976 and then many times later. It's clear his wife/ex-wife/whatever treated him like a toilet and that he put up with it. Weird. Furthermore, she is disabled for life, unfortunately and is unable to provide for herself financially. She is considered by the State to be indigent, and indigent for life. If you don't like the States terms or criteria..please feel free to change the rules by which she is subject. Sounds like government tit to me. Yep. Even while Gunner was writing dozens of rants a week (someone said he averaged 30 posts per day for the past year, but I haven't checked this out) about the evils of socialism and the moral principles of not taking other people's money, his wife was consuming $400,000 in taxpayer-paid medical care and is (probably) now collecting a monthly disability check...it may be what Gunner is living on. As to my compassion for her condition..deal with it. While I understand that compassion is an alien word to you..its something that most humans have. Compassion? Sounds like the government tit to me. She never used drugs (though where you got that from, or why you keep bringing that lie up escapes me). Gunner spoke of his methamphetamine-using son (Richard, by the father Carl Wyatt) and of his wife's partying binges in the mid-70s and later. With the talk of group sex, partying, multiple boyfriends, methamphetamines, etc., I think it's _reasonable_ (in fact, I would put the odds at 99.9%) to assume the wife was doing her share of what was common in that environment in the mid-70s and into the Things Go Better with Coke era. But I will no longer cite her as a druggie, though her son certainly was. A slut, for sure. A slut who treated Gunner as a toilet, definately. Here's one quote from (misc.survivalism, 2000-06-21): "1976 Wife gets bored. Takes credit card, and spends 3 days partying, and meets new fellow. (Carl Wyatt). Affair lasts 5 months.. at which point she finds she's pregnant. Husband (me) boots her ass out when finding out she is pregnant with another mans child, and maxing the credit card out on motel rooms, booze and room service (He was married, so she paid for the room..or rather, I did) "In her 9th month of pregnancy.. she shows up, belly out to there, and asks to come home until the baby is born. Two weeks later, I hold her hand in the delivery room, then sign the birth certificate with my name as the father. "snip 6 years of financial fiascos and 2 surgerys for the boy...no insurance) "She gets bored again.. has an affair with Carl for 4 months before I find out. The she has an affair with Al Quatroche for 3 months where she explores her sexuality, in group sex, bi sex etc. I sit home, baby sitting. She then apparently tired of all the fun and games (the boy friends got tired of her and sent her home) and came home declaring undying love. I of course, take her in. "snip 7 years of financial fiascos climaxed by 4 surgeries for boy, loss of kidney to birth defect uncaught by doctors. No insurance) "Year unknown. Wife gets bored once again... Locates and proceeds to have a 5 ....." (rest not included...too depressing, even for me) |
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On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 06:05:21 -0700, Garlicdude
wrote: Gunner wrote: If you ever feel the need, come on down to Taft some weekend, and Ill run you and the missus through the accelerated self defense course. Just bring some Mt. Dew and a couple hundred rounds of ammo for your sidearms. I teach several different techniques. Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell Gunner, Thanks for the generous offer, just might do that one day. After a hard day of training we can hit the night in beautiful downtown Taft. Better yet..we go to Bakersfield to Trouts, Rockin Rodeo, or Buck Owen's Crystal Palace. Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 09:58:08 -0400, Bob Brock
wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 07:29:14 GMT, Gunner wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:32:13 -0400, Bob Brock wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:22:30 -0700, Tim May wrote: Sue wrote: I live pretty close to Mr. May. I don't know if he's important enough to have his obit in the SF Chronicle, but I keep reading and I keep hoping. We'll see whose obit appears first. But, I'm glad for you that Gunner has now fully left the libertarian/freedom orbit and is firmly ensconced in the welfare/socialist/gimmiecrat orbit. On that count, I agree completely. Gunner is more of an avowed NeoCon than a Libertarian. I'll never understand why he ever called himself one. Really? Define neocon. I always thought neocon was a liberal who voted to fight a war, and was used as a slur by Leftists to label those they consider traitors to the Leftist cause. Thought implies a brain. You heart lasted longer than your brain did. Seems like I hit a nerve. I love watchin you twitch. Now on the other hand..define Libertarian. And do they all believe the same rank and file beliefs? Or is the saying "getting libertarians to agree on anything is like trying to herd cats" erronious? Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 10:01:15 -0400, Bob Brock
wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 07:33:58 GMT, Gunner wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:29:18 -0400, Bob Brock wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 01:19:00 GMT, Gunner wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 15:22:46 -0700, Tim May wrote: You mean the Veteran's Administration is responsible for the $400,000 bill he says his wife (or what he sometimes calls his "ex-wife") ran up? Nope..she is responsible for that. I only provide a place for her to live. In return, she keeps my home in somewhat good order and takes care of my critters. Period. We are still separated in actual fact. If you are living together, it would appear that you are living together. Only 2 days a week. We are roommates. Were you and your college roommate living together in the same context? What, she kicks you out of your own house and you have to live under the bridge the other five day? Ah..no. I work in Southern California, and keep a place in Pomona, Calif. My big home is where my toys and critters are at. Furthermore, she is disabled for life, unfortunately and is unable to provide for herself financially. She is considered by the State to be indigent, and indigent for life. If you don't like the States terms or criteria..please feel free to change the rules by which she is subject. Sounds like government tit to me. Yup. Or its her getting some of the money back she paid in in 30 yrs of working and paying taxes. Shrug..as I told Tubby Timmy..if you dont like the rules, change em. Then grab a shovel and help me bury her. I wasn't talking about her you damed idiot. You are getting really unstable. Make up your mind, or consult a mental health professional (which is my main suggestion) As to my compassion for her condition..deal with it. While I understand that compassion is an alien word to you..its something that most humans have. Compassion? Sounds like the government tit to me. See response above. Ditto. She never used drugs (though where you got that from, or why you keep bringing that lie up escapes me). Quite frankly Lard Ass, you are a tiresome bigot of the first water, who managed to be in the right time and the right place, where others with your same abilities were not. So I suggest the occasional sacrifice to Hermes may be in order on your part. Gunner A psudoLiberterian. And you sir, are an asshole. Shrug. You have my addy, if you wish to continue this in person. Bring a lunch and a designated driver or next of kin. Hell gunner, you're doing good to walk out to your truck. I don't pick on the phisically or mentally channenged. You give as good as you get, so quit ****in and moaning about it. Bring your lunch, and we shall see who can walk the walk. What a ****ing baby. Snivel all you want, asshole. Gunner That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell |
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On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 17:55:46 GMT, Gunner
wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 09:58:08 -0400, Bob Brock wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 07:29:14 GMT, Gunner wrote: On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:32:13 -0400, Bob Brock wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:22:30 -0700, Tim May wrote: Thought implies a brain. You heart lasted longer than your brain did. Seems like I hit a nerve. I love watchin you twitch. Nah, you hit a nerve when I found someone after my wife died and you made your smart assed comments about it when I found someone else. You are worthless as a survivalist. Hell, you can't survive in the normal world without intervention and the government tit. I like watching you twitch too, so perhaps the government subsidy was worth it in entertainment value. |
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