why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Racer X 69 · 11-16-2017, 08:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Happy Birthday Jim!

Racer X 69 · 11-16-2017, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Jim, regarding the Cognac and pain killers:
Most all medications that have a CNS (central nervous system) depressant effect say that you shouldn't use alcohol while taking the medication.
I've never understood the reason for that warning because it's been my experience that the two work really well when used concomitantly.

Same here.

What I didn't like was when the Quack, er, doctor, prescribed Gabapentin for radicular neruopathy, and I was expressly prohibited from using alcohol with it.

But lemme tell ya, one beer was like drinking a case.

Or three.

I decided I liked to enjoy a good beer now and then more than I wanted to not feel like my arms and legs were numb all the time.

And I eventually found a connection between getting regular exercise and eating better, with feeling better overall. I'm down about 60 pounds since I hung up the keys to Monstro, and since July when I began the work hardening upon returning to work have been getting regular exercise.

Amazing how such simple things have resulted in better overall health.

The numbness rarely bothers me now.

The chronic neck and back pain is nearly negligible.

I'm not sure if the artificial hip will ever feel normal and completely pain free, but it sure feels better than the original joint did for the last 10 or so years I had it.

And my left foot is kind of better than it was a year ago, but I wonder if the screws and Nitinol clip will present a lifelong relationship similar to the Titanuim hip.

I only wish I could get the foot doctor to advocate for me to get the right foot squared away.

Racer X 69 · 11-16-2017, 08:45 PM

Some friends of Mark's from New Zealand.

You Tube

Racer X 69 · 11-16-2017, 09:01 PM

We all make a make in this world, however large or small. Some of us leave a nearly indelible mark that transcends generations. Others barely a whisper.

Then there are guys like this: Bruce Williams Zaccagnino.

Such a unique individual.

Racer X 69 · 11-16-2017, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Today is hump day, for working stiffs that is.

Tomorrow is Friday.

Yay.

That much closer to Monday.

Another yay.

bertwert · 11-16-2017, 10:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Looks like I'm a wee bit late to the party, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jim!

tim60 · 11-16-2017, 10:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Tomorrow is Friday.

Yay.

That much closer to Monday.

Another yay.

Wrong, today is Friday. Even was when you posted that message.

**savoche** · 11-17-2017, 01:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Looks like I'm a wee bit late to the party, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jim!

And I'm even later than Bert with the weeing.

.H B D
. A I A
.P R Y
. P T !
.Y H !

Racer X 69 · 11-17-2017, 03:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

Wrong, today is Friday. Even was when you posted that message.

Not here it wasn’t.

When I posted that comment it was about 2 hours past my bedtime, but still Thursday.

Barely.

Now, it is indeed Friday, 2:38 am, and I just killed the alarm clock.

For the last time this week.

Monday will be here way too soon.

There is a bright side though. The union contract stipulates that the company can’t compel us to work over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Yay.

Again.

But they always ask for “volunteers”.

I never work on any of the paid holidays.

Racer X 69 · 11-17-2017, 03:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Looks like I'm a wee bit late to the party, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jim!

Better late than pregnant Bert.

**savoche** · 11-17-2017, 04:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

2:38 am, and I just killed the alarm clock.

I'd probably have used a shotgun for the job if my alarm clock woke me up at that hour

tim60 · 11-17-2017, 05:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Now, it is indeed Friday, 2:38 am, and I just killed the alarm clock.

Getting woken up at that time to go out driving on icy roads while still bleary (not beery) eyed and half asleep.

robtcorl · 11-17-2017, 06:06 AM - **1 Like**

7:00 AM Friday morning here in the middle of the USA, first cup of joe downed, one eye open, time for another cup.

Rupert · 11-17-2017, 07:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

I've never understood the reason for that warning because it's been my experience that the two work really well when used concomitantly.

Those warnings were written by the Church Lady on SNL. Mrs Rupert probably had something to do with it too

......When inverted, they both often give great advice!

Regards!

FantasticMrFox · 11-17-2017, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Most all medications that have a CNS (central nervous system) depressant effect say that you shouldn't use alcohol while taking the medication.
I've never understood the reason for that warning because it's been my experience that the two work really well when used concomitantly.

Well, and that's the reason

Among pretty much everything else, the CNS regulates respiration and cardiac rhythm. E.g. the latter is controlled through the vegetative nervous system (Tr. sympathicus and N. vagus => just studying these for my first real exam on Monday

). Now imagine what happens if your CNS is being depressed (= lower activity), and you enhance that effect with alcohol.

I like my heart beating and my lungs breathing

11-17-2017, 01:37 AM - 2 Likes	#41873
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by bertwert Looks like I'm a wee bit late to the party, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jim! And I'm even later than Bert with the weeing. .H B D . A I A .P R Y . P T ! .Y H ! Last edited by savoche; 11-17-2017 at 01:46 AM.

11-17-2017, 07:24 AM - 1 Like	#41879
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Parallax I've never understood the reason for that warning because it's been my experience that the two work really well when used concomitantly. Those warnings were written by the Church Lady on SNL. Mrs Rupert probably had something to do with it too......When inverted, they both often give great advice! Regards!

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11-16-2017, 08:28 PM - 2 Likes	#41866
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Happy Birthday Jim!

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by Parallax Jim, regarding the Cognac and pain killers: Most all medications that have a CNS (central nervous system) depressant effect say that you shouldn't use alcohol while taking the medication. I've never understood the reason for that warning because it's been my experience that the two work really well when used concomitantly. Same here. What I didn't like was when the Quack, er, doctor, prescribed Gabapentin for radicular neruopathy, and I was expressly prohibited from using alcohol with it. But lemme tell ya, one beer was like drinking a case. Or three. I decided I liked to enjoy a good beer now and then more than I wanted to not feel like my arms and legs were numb all the time. And I eventually found a connection between getting regular exercise and eating better, with feeling better overall. I'm down about 60 pounds since I hung up the keys to Monstro, and since July when I began the work hardening upon returning to work have been getting regular exercise. Amazing how such simple things have resulted in better overall health. The numbness rarely bothers me now. The chronic neck and back pain is nearly negligible. I'm not sure if the artificial hip will ever feel normal and completely pain free, but it sure feels better than the original joint did for the last 10 or so years I had it. And my left foot is kind of better than it was a year ago, but I wonder if the screws and Nitinol clip will present a lifelong relationship similar to the Titanuim hip. I only wish I could get the foot doctor to advocate for me to get the right foot squared away.

11-16-2017, 09:01 PM	#41869
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	We all make a make in this world, however large or small. Some of us leave a nearly indelible mark that transcends generations. Others barely a whisper. Then there are guys like this: Bruce Williams Zaccagnino. Such a unique individual.

11-16-2017, 09:56 PM	#41870
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by robtcorl Today is hump day, for working stiffs that is. Tomorrow is Friday. Yay. That much closer to Monday. Another yay.

11-16-2017, 10:03 PM - 2 Likes	#41871
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Looks like I'm a wee bit late to the party, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jim!

11-16-2017, 10:47 PM - 1 Like	#41872
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,738	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Tomorrow is Friday. Yay. That much closer to Monday. Another yay. Wrong, today is Friday. Even was when you posted that message.

11-17-2017, 03:45 AM - 1 Like	#41874
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by tim60 Wrong, today is Friday. Even was when you posted that message. Not here it wasn’t. When I posted that comment it was about 2 hours past my bedtime, but still Thursday. Barely. Now, it is indeed Friday, 2:38 am, and I just killed the alarm clock. For the last time this week. Monday will be here way too soon. There is a bright side though. The union contract stipulates that the company can’t compel us to work over the Thanksgiving holiday. Yay. Again. But they always ask for “volunteers”. I never work on any of the paid holidays.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by bertwert Looks like I'm a wee bit late to the party, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jim! Better late than pregnant Bert.

11-17-2017, 04:10 AM - 1 Like	#41876
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 2:38 am, and I just killed the alarm clock. I'd probably have used a shotgun for the job if my alarm clock woke me up at that hour

11-17-2017, 05:51 AM - 1 Like	#41877
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,738	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Now, it is indeed Friday, 2:38 am, and I just killed the alarm clock. Getting woken up at that time to go out driving on icy roads while still bleary (not beery) eyed and half asleep.

11-17-2017, 06:06 AM - 1 Like	#41878
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	7:00 AM Friday morning here in the middle of the USA, first cup of joe downed, one eye open, time for another cup.

11-17-2017, 10:31 AM - 1 Like	#41880
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by Parallax Most all medications that have a CNS (central nervous system) depressant effect say that you shouldn't use alcohol while taking the medication. I've never understood the reason for that warning because it's been my experience that the two work really well when used concomitantly. Well, and that's the reason Among pretty much everything else, the CNS regulates respiration and cardiac rhythm. E.g. the latter is controlled through the vegetative nervous system (Tr. sympathicus and N. vagus => just studying these for my first real exam on Monday ). Now imagine what happens if your CNS is being depressed (= lower activity), and you enhance that effect with alcohol. I like my heart beating and my lungs breathing

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