Covid19 Spare time

KARNUT · May 13, 2022

I’ve seen a migration towards more of a celebration of life rather than the whole viewing, funeral, graveyard service. Seeing people having to stand in line while people give condolences is excruciating for love ones. My wife’s grandparents donated their bodies. My father wanted to burned as he put it, make no damn fuss he said. My mother expressed the same. My wife and I are doing the same. The ashes what ever. Have a gathering if desired. Please use a photo of my 30s. Preferably with my wife.

pokismoki · May 13, 2022

On 5/12/2022 at 6:59 AM, Grumpy Bear said:

Advise that was given to me for living.

Acquire what you need, not what you want.

Don't be the first and don't be the last.

Don't try to be the most popular or be the least.

Be generous.

Dance with the one you brought.

Modesty in All Things

Any person self honest will find this harder than it looks.

words of wisdom !

shakenfake · May 13, 2022

Either I want to be buried in a solid gold casket so nobody can get my money or possessions when I die

OR

Just dump me in a lake

pokismoki · May 14, 2022

burry me in the ocean with all my money and posessions sunken to the bottom of the sea in and old sailboat, so no one else gets a free ride off my lifes hard laybor

customboss · May 14, 2022

Family, duty, honor, country.........Semper fidelis............ awe screw it pull the ladder up. That's telling.

US won't last very long with these attitudes.

Self made eh?

Ever heard the term "can't take it with you"?

OK ZOOMERS........

garagerog · May 14, 2022

Heard a term the other day that's my favorite to replace "can't take it with you." "Ever see a hearse towing a U-Haul trailer?"

Donstar · May 16, 2022

Twice yesterday I heard someone comment that, "Its hell getting old". This is a really stupid comment. imo. I suspect every adult has experienced a loved one who didn't make it to their senior years of life. There is one alternative to getting old and I truly appreciate that I'm lucky to be taking the getting old option. The theme of this thread has related to what we do with our time. There are many age appropriate and fulfilling things to do at every stage of our lives. Time spent being bitter about what we can't do serves no purpose. This spring I was researching the latest and greatest new lawn mowers to replace my 15 yr old Home Depot special. Mrs. Donstar was not so subtle in reminding me how cutting the lawn took away such a major part of the day and often left my body "hungover" for the rest of the day. She went on to explain how many professional lawn cuts we could get for the cost of a new lawnmower. She cinched the deal by telling me about the extra free time I'd have to enjoy my trike!

KARNUT · May 16, 2022

Being in a family business with its ups and downs life’s full enjoyment didn’t start for me until 58, retirement. Yes of course I had fun prior. Life’s responsibilities was always there. Getting the kids raise and them starting their paths is stressful to parents. Having a business is kinda on the same plain. Throw in a little OCD makes it all fun. Having a little pain of getting old, moving a little slower is worth the trade. Having 95 percent control instead of 1, is priceless. Eight years in and loving it.

garagerog · May 16, 2022

1 hour ago, Donstar said:

Twice yesterday I heard someone comment that, "Its hell getting old". This is a really stupid comment. imo. I suspect every adult has experienced a loved one who didn't make it to their senior years of life. There is one alternative to getting old and I truly appreciate that I'm lucky to be taking the getting old option. The theme of this thread has related to what we do with our time. There are many age appropriate and fulfilling things to do at every stage of our lives. Time spent being bitter about what we can't do serves no purpose. This spring I was researching the latest and greatest new lawn mowers to replace my 15 yr old Home Depot special. Mrs. Donstar was not so subtle in reminding me how cutting the lawn took away such a major part of the day and often left my body "hungover" for the rest of the day. She went on to explain how many professional lawn cuts we could get for the cost of a new lawnmower. She cinched the deal by telling me about the extra free time I'd have to enjoy my trike!

You're a wise man to listen to your Mrs., Donstar! About 7 years ago I purchased a new JD lawn tractor so I could ride instead of push as I was beginning to have back problems even tho my yard isn't that large. This worked well until last year until the arthritis in my back worsened to the point that hefting my propane powered weed whacker became the real issue. I could still use the lawn tractor if I wanted but the ancillaries such as weed whacking and edging are a no go now. I was fortunate enough to find a guy who is both reliable and inexpensive. He does this as a sideline to his full time job at Lowes, which is an added bonus for me because if I need Roundup or ant killer he can pick that up for me saving me a trip to the store.

Grumpy Bear · May 18, 2022

I bought a tractor when we moved to this 1/2 acer space and loved it. Then about 5 years ago my back started giving me fits. Keep me in bed for days sometimes. Seemed I was circling the drain. Doc mentions to me that walking is good for not just the heart but the entire body.

By chance one evening I was watch a football game and saw Drew Brees doing his pregame stretch and was amazed how limber this guy is. I mention this to Doc next visit and I get the entire 411 on the topic. Doc is same age as I. Sitting is a back killer. Those bands of tendons from your quad to pelvis shrink and put a vise on the spine. So I started stretching and walking behind a Honda self propelled about two years ago. Takes me three hours if done in one shot. Perfect? No, but not a single day lost in bed in two years either and a fraction of the trips to Doc. Next day body hangover? Yea....a bit stiff but a good stretch and a cuppa put me right pretty quick.

That first week was awful and I'll never be able to put the sole of my foot on the back of the opposite shoulder blade like Drew but boy is it nice to not be in constant pain. Pain...THAT was a waste of time.

Haven't rode that tractor in 2 years.

In this stance I put my right hand on a coffee table or chair for balance and stretch the hip of the leg with knee on the ground with my back straight as possible or even arched back. A few minutes each side first thing in the morning. That lower lumbar pain just melts away.

Donstar · May 18, 2022

40 minutes ago, Grumpy Bear said:

I bought a tractor when we moved to this 1/2 acer space and loved it. Then about 5 years ago my back started giving me fits. Keep me in bed for days sometimes. Seemed I was circling the drain. Doc mentions to me that walking is good for not just the heart but the entire body.

By chance one evening I was watch a football game and saw Drew Brees doing his pregame stretch and was amazed how limber this guy is. I mention this to Doc next visit and I get the entire 411 on the topic. Doc is same age as I. Sitting is a back killer. Those bands of tendons from your quad to pelvis shrink and put a vise on the spine. So I started stretching and walking behind a Honda self propelled about two years ago. Takes me three hours if done in one shot. Perfect? No, but not a single day lost in bed in two years either and a fraction of the trips to Doc. Next day body hangover? Yea....a bit stiff but a good stretch and a cuppa put me right pretty quick.

That first week was awful and I'll never be able to put the sole of my foot on the back of the opposite shoulder blade like Drew but boy is it nice to not be in constant pain. Pain...THAT was a waste of time.

Haven't rode that tractor in 2 years.

In this stance I put my right hand on a coffee table or chair for balance and stretch the hip of the leg with knee on the ground with my back straight as possible or even arched back. A few minutes each side first thing in the morning. That lower lumbar pain just melts away.

I agree that walking behind my self propelled lawn mower is healthy exercise and was something I enjoyed. All of the other tasks connected with "cutting the grass" is the disagreeable stuff! Since we sub-contracted my yard responsibilities my daily step count has not suffered. Over the past several years, I've recorded my daily step count as part of my evening routine. Any downward trends are quickly rectified or acceptably rationalized!

KARNUT · May 18, 2022

I hate yard work. I love the results of doing it myself. I’m replacing tools to make the chore easier. I’ve seen the results of use it or lose it. There’s a different between tiredness and pain. Work out pain and hurting pain. There’s one job I had to quit doing with my extended hedge trimmer. It took too long to recover. Not doing it all at once was the key.

Edited May 18, 2022 by KARNUT

KARNUT · May 18, 2022

5 minutes ago, Donstar said:

I agree that walking behind my self propelled lawn mower is healthy exercise and was something I enjoyed. All of the other tasks connected with "cutting the grass" is the disagreeable stuff! Since we sub-contracted my yard responsibilities my daily step count has not suffered. Over the past several years, I've recorded my daily step count as part of my evening routine. Any downward trends are quickly rectified or acceptably rationalized!

I asked my doctor about the step count frenzy. The question was how many and pushing through discomfort. If I walk too much the hips and knees complain loudly. Four thousand is the threshold. His answer was move every hour. And my number was more than enough.

txab · May 18, 2022

Looks like in my spare time I'll be getting a tooth implant instead of having a crown installed. Got a tooth that has a crack in it. That's about 4 grand out the window

The Zip · May 19, 2022

8 hours ago, txab said:

Looks like in my spare time I'll be getting a tooth implant instead of having a crown installed. Got a tooth that has a crack in it. That's about 4 grand out the window

Without a crown there will be a gap in the smile, implant is below the gum. Had an implant back in Feb, it takes at least 3 to 6 months to heal if a crown is installed. Absolutely no pain for the implant, didn't require and meds. Although results may vary, easier if a tooth is extracted, the surgeon can use the open space vs cutting in a gum without a hole. Going to schedule for the crown, 4500 for implant and crown.