Author Topic: What did you learn today? (Read 308593 times)

stevent · « **Reply #1800 on:** January 26, 2021, 08:11:53 PM »

Yes, yay for vaccines! my dad and my son in laws dad had shingles, not something I want to deal with!

CLAY · « **Reply #1801 on:** January 27, 2021, 10:01:14 AM »

Quote from: Baxter on January 26, 2021, 07:50:35 PM

Quote from: stevent on January 26, 2021, 05:59:22 PM
I found out that the second Shingles shot really does hurt worse than the first.

Opposite effect for me. But I knew someone with shingles, it was bad for her, so yea for shingles shots!

A 42 year old friend has it right now- the nerve above his left eye into his scalp. He's miserable. My second one comes the next time I have an appointment. I'm thankful to be getting it.

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #1802 on:** January 27, 2021, 01:17:27 PM »

My sister-in-law, who is almost exactly my age (40) to the day, had it about 5 years ago. She was miserable, and I plan to get the vaccine when prescribed.

Vulcanbill · « **Reply #1803 on:** January 27, 2021, 01:17:47 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMXNRFxjHfs - fascinating. smarter every day

Bounce · « **Reply #1804 on:** January 27, 2021, 06:01:16 PM »

My daughter got it in her 30s. Not a good thing for anyone who gets it.

That "above the eye and into the scalp" got my attention but then I realized it's not because of any shingles stuff. A side-effect of my C5, C5, C7 fusion was that, if I lightly draw my fingertips across my temple, it feel like I'm really doing it to eyeball; creepy like spider webs.

HipGnosis · « **Reply #1805 on:** January 29, 2021, 01:38:05 PM »

The generic name of the covid-19 crowned balls is: virion (plural virions)

(virology) A single individual particle of a virus (the viral equivalent of a cell).

MrsCablebandit · « **Reply #1806 on:** January 29, 2021, 02:02:19 PM »

Quote from: Bounce on January 27, 2021, 06:01:16 PM

That "above the eye and into the scalp" got my attention but then I realized it's not because of any shingles stuff. A side-effect of my C5, C5, C7 fusion was that, if I lightly draw my fingertips across my temple, it feel like I'm really doing it to eyeball; creepy like spider webs.

OK, THAT just freaked me out, so I had to try it for myself!!! I had a C6 corpectomy, so my screws are in 5 and 7 and they're all fusing together. Doesn't seem like that's a universal side effect.

Bounce · « **Reply #1807 on:** January 30, 2021, 05:18:54 AM »

Quote from: MrsCablebandit on January 29, 2021, 02:02:19 PM

Quote from: Bounce on January 27, 2021, 06:01:16 PM
That "above the eye and into the scalp" got my attention but then I realized it's not because of any shingles stuff. A side-effect of my C5, C5, C7 fusion was that, if I lightly draw my fingertips across my temple, it feel like I'm really doing it to eyeball; creepy like spider webs.

OK, THAT just freaked me out, so I had to try it for myself!!! I had a C6 corpectomy, so my screws are in 5 and 7 and they're all fusing together. Doesn't seem like that's a universal side effect.

Yeah. I think it's just a thing for the one surgery and how I heal. C5-C6-C7 with "triple dogbone".

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Flyer · « **Reply #1808 on:** January 31, 2021, 05:55:22 AM »

Never try to learn anything past half an empty wine bottle.

stevent · « **Reply #1809 on:** January 31, 2021, 05:00:21 PM »

In vino veritas, wine is the best thing to open up the ol' brain cells and let the goodness flow in.

Flyer · « **Reply #1810 on:** January 31, 2021, 05:22:35 PM »

Opening the flood gates over here, Boss!

CLAY · « **Reply #1811 on:** February 04, 2021, 08:06:13 PM »

...that I have a snow day tomorrow!

Flyer · « **Reply #1812 on:** February 04, 2021, 08:18:05 PM »

Quote from: CLAY on February 04, 2021, 08:06:13 PM

...that I have a ~~snow day~~ upper body workout tomorrow!

FXT

sleazy rider · « **Reply #1813 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:28:06 AM »

Quote from: Flyer on February 04, 2021, 08:18:05 PM

Quote from: CLAY on February 04, 2021, 08:06:13 PM
...that I have a ~~snow day~~ upper body workout tomorrow!
FXT

I'm betting that Clay being a gearhead has power tools to handle that job. Being on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan pretty much guarantees it. Question is - do the Enticers come out of the garage for the true upper body workout...

Andrew · « **Reply #1814 on:** February 05, 2021, 02:15:09 PM »

I learned that my local trash collection company has hollowed out the catalytic converters on my diesel garbage truck, or at least the one that services my house. Normally I am not home when they come by, but today I am. Sitting on the upper deck overlooking the ocean when up comes the garbage truck. I recognized the sound of the hollowed out Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) "cleair" hang on aftertreatment system (they run an older Cummins ISM and needed to put the system on to meet emissions standards, particulate matter and NOx reduction). At work we had over 100 of these systems on our older buses, they are long gone now. I got to be "the guy to call" when there were problems and as such got to see a lot of failures. When the substrate brakes away (vibration, age, or a hammer) the guts begin to fall apart. When empty they make an unmistakable hollow sounding roar. Just like the garbage truck that comes to my house.
I doubt anyone in the area has a clue about this, who would? But now that I know this, wondering if I care enough to make a call... It is a bit loud and kept me from hearing the soothing sound of the waves, birds chirping and a small private plane overhead. Naa don't care besides the truck has long gone. Maybe next week I'll feel differently after being stuck here in my room another week.

Flyer · « **Reply #1815 on:** February 05, 2021, 04:53:45 PM »

Quote from: Andrew on February 05, 2021, 02:15:09 PM

...kept me from hearing the soothing sound of the waves, birds chirping and a small private plane overhead...

No problem.
(cough, cough)
That’ll all soon be gone.

We had a serious problem with those systems on fire apparatus; constantly failing tests, throwing codes, dropping into limp mode...
We kept at it, the manufacturer kept at it, and now they “work”, for the twenty miles or so that we use them each week.

stevent · « **Reply #1816 on:** February 05, 2021, 05:06:47 PM »

I learned that if I sign up for the American Legion (for $25.) I get a "free" folding knife. LOL such a deal!

They did give me a sheet of monogrammed 'Murican flag address labels so they'll come in handy I suppose.

CLAY · « **Reply #1817 on:** February 05, 2021, 07:35:17 PM »

Quote from: sleazy rider on February 05, 2021, 10:28:06 AM

Quote from: Flyer on February 04, 2021, 08:18:05 PM
Quote from: CLAY on February 04, 2021, 08:06:13 PM
...that I have a ~~snow day~~ upper body workout tomorrow!
FXT

I'm betting that Clay being a gearhead has power tools to handle that job. Being on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan pretty much guarantees it. Question is - do the Enticers come out of the garage for the true upper body workout...

Yes!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ch7xFbAhB6rmDBNq6

Mounted on my loader are 2 halves of a 55 gallon plastic barrel mounted end-to-end. Moves now like a DREAM! If it gets really deep I have a front mount 2 stage snowblower for it as well. I just enjoy using the loader more.

I take care of my place, then across the street we have a single guy in his 60's. I do his driveway too. He's just a bit old to be out moving large amounts of snow.

Now I'm drinking. A few beers, and now I have a hankering for something fruity/tangy...

Bounce · « **Reply #1818 on:** February 06, 2021, 09:36:29 AM »

I learned that some falls are funny.

https://www.fjr-tips.org/misc/pics/memes/YackityCrash.mp4

While some aren't.

Flyer · « **Reply #1819 on:** February 06, 2021, 09:53:39 AM »

Didja Bounce?

Bounce · « **Reply #1820 on:** February 06, 2021, 09:12:18 PM »

Quote from: Flyer on February 06, 2021, 09:53:39 AM

Didja Bounce?

Not from the bike.

sleazy rider · « **Reply #1821 on:** February 10, 2021, 04:15:09 PM »

At my orthopedic doc's office yesterday, I saw my fresh right knee x-rays.

Lots of arthritis and damage to the joint compared to two years ago. We conferred (I SAID KNEE REPLACEMENT NOW!!!) and it's finally happening. CT scan required for Conformis to 3D metal print my custom joint/cutting templates on the clock for next week. Surgery is somewhat firm on the calendar for March 29th. 3-4 months of convalesence and PT in my future, but it's gotta be better than the current situation. Being stubborn and persistent, exercises will be slightly overdone. <grin>

I despise stairs and running is totally off the menu of options. Just hoping I didn't do damage to the hips with the contortions while walking. Everything from the waist down aches.

I ordered a stand to start riding my mountain bike in the family room and strengthen the muscles in both legs in prep for the intrusive cutting. It's the least impact on the joints to condition muscles.

Hell, I may even be able to get back on a motorcycle again. Nahhhh!

Baxter · « **Reply #1822 on:** February 10, 2021, 08:12:05 PM »

Quote from: sleazy rider on February 10, 2021, 04:15:09 PM

At my orthopedic doc's office yesterday, I saw my fresh right knee x-rays. Lots of arthritis and damage to the joint compared to two years ago. We conferred (I SAID KNEE REPLACEMENT NOW!!!) and it's finally happening. CT scan required for Conformis to 3D metal print my custom joint/cutting templates on the clock for next week. Surgery is somewhat firm on the calendar for March 29th. 3-4 months of convalesence and PT in my future, but it's gotta be better than the current situation. Being stubborn and persistent, exercises will be slightly overdone. <grin>

I despise stairs and running is totally off the menu of options. Just hoping I didn't do damage to the hips with the contortions while walking. Everything from the waist down aches.

I ordered a stand to start riding my mountain bike in the family room and strengthen the muscles in both legs in prep for the intrusive cutting. It's the least impact on the joints to condition muscles.

Hell, I may even be able to get back on a motorcycle again. Nahhhh!

I know a lot of people who've had this done, all have liked the results even if the recovery is a bit much. You might be very happy with this. Especially given how extensive you describe your aches.

Bounce · « **Reply #1823 on:** February 11, 2021, 09:15:41 AM »

I had considered it until I lost 40% of my total body mass over the past 2 (and a little) years of weight loss.

sleazy rider · « **Reply #1824 on:** February 11, 2021, 09:38:24 AM »

Quote from: Bounce on February 11, 2021, 09:15:41 AM

I had considered it until I lost 40% of my total body mass over the past 2 (and a little) years of weight loss.

That's a goodly amount of joint stress relief, Bounce! Very nice work to get and maintain it.

My plan (fingers crossed) is to lose 10-15 pounds AGAIN, to get back to the 165# body weight range from just shy of 180 now. I'm not a big guy @5'8". COVID hibernation has not been good for my eating and exercise habits. Being unable to walk distances hasn't helped either. More liquids, less solids for now.

stevent · « **Reply #1825 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:40:55 PM »

Quote from: sleazy rider on February 10, 2021, 04:15:09 PM

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I despise stairs and running is totally off the menu of options. Just hoping I didn't do damage to the hips with the contortions while walking. Everything from the waist down aches.

I feel your pain, after getting pasted a few years ago basically everything from the waist down hurts. The bulged disc from last year healed after fervent tear filled prayers to Jesus. That's all I'll say about that. But the sciatica still crops up and my knees are bone on bone on one side and badly dislocated and kinda' healed on the other side plus one ankle was crushed and dislocated.

The best part is at 6 foot and 300(cough ahem cough)lbs the doctors say my BMI is too high to do anything on. On the plus side I spend most of my work day sitting and writing work orders and so forth, plus I got this dandy handmade black walnut cane from the Ukraine which I think lends a certain flair to my usual haberdashery.

Glass half full, silver lining, PMA etc..

MrsCablebandit · « **Reply #1826 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:54:37 PM »

I learned a little bit about the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Program while attending a webinar done by a young lady in NJ.

I also learned that my tolerance for the glottal stop (mout-IN versus mountain, buh-IN versus button) really seems to be a millennial trait and I don't know how to tactfully educate the young people I hear using it to "STOP FUCKING TALKING LIKE THAT, YOU SOUND LIKE A MORON!!!"

Vulcanbill · « **Reply #1827 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:07:45 PM »

Quote from: MrsCablebandit on February 11, 2021, 05:54:37 PM

I learned a little bit about the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Program while attending a webinar done by a young lady in NJ.

I also learned that my tolerance for the glottal stop (mout-IN versus mountain, buh-IN versus button) really seems to be a millennial trait and I don't know how to tactfully educate the young people I hear using it to "STOP FUCKING TALKING LIKE THAT, YOU SOUND LIKE A MORON!!!"

Oh no you di - in

Flyer · « **Reply #1828 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:16:37 PM »

Quote from: Vulcanbill on February 11, 2021, 06:07:45 PM

Quote from: MrsCablebandit on February 11, 2021, 05:54:37 PM
I learned a little bit about the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Program while attending a webinar done by a young lady in NJ.

I also learned that my tolerance for the glottal stop (mout-IN versus mountain, buh-IN versus button) really seems to be a millennial trait and I don't know how to tactfully educate the young people I hear using it to "STOP FUCKING TALKING LIKE THAT, YOU SOUND LIKE A MORON!!!"

Oh no you di - in

I love this place.

stevent · « **Reply #1829 on:** February 11, 2021, 07:32:42 PM »

Quote from: MrsCablebandit on February 11, 2021, 05:54:37 PM

I learned a little bit about the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Program while attending a webinar done by a young lady in NJ.

I also learned that my tolerance for the glottal stop (mout-IN versus mountain, buh-IN versus button) really seems to be a millennial trait and I don't know how to tactfully educate the young people I hear using it to "STOP FUCKING TALKING LIKE THAT, YOU SOUND LIKE A MORON!!!"

That does seem to be trending these days, and yes they sound like morons. Almost as stupid as British kids and their Jafackin accents.

viffergyrl · « **Reply #1830 on:** February 11, 2021, 09:37:50 PM »

Quote from: Flyer on February 11, 2021, 06:16:37 PM

Quote from: Vulcanbill on February 11, 2021, 06:07:45 PM
Quote from: MrsCablebandit on February 11, 2021, 05:54:37 PM
I learned a little bit about the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Program while attending a webinar done by a young lady in NJ.

I also learned that my tolerance for the glottal stop (mout-IN versus mountain, buh-IN versus button) really seems to be a millennial trait and I don't know how to tactfully educate the young people I hear using it to "STOP FUCKING TALKING LIKE THAT, YOU SOUND LIKE A MORON!!!"

Oh no you di - in

I love this place.

Vulcanbill · « **Reply #1831 on:** February 12, 2021, 06:59:14 AM »

I learned that my wife's tolerance for me talking like that is similar to yours, MrsCB. Kinda like farts... Seems funny at the time but a few seconds later, you learn the error of your ways.

MrsCablebandit · « **Reply #1832 on:** February 12, 2021, 10:49:39 AM »

Quote from: Vulcanbill on February 11, 2021, 06:07:45 PM

Quote from: MrsCablebandit on February 11, 2021, 05:54:37 PM
I learned a little bit about the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Program while attending a webinar done by a young lady in NJ.

I also learned that my tolerance for the glottal stop (mout-IN versus mountain, buh-IN versus button) really seems to be a millennial trait and I don't know how to tactfully educate the young people I hear using it to "STOP FUCKING TALKING LIKE THAT, YOU SOUND LIKE A MORON!!!"

Oh no you di - in

Quality. I tip my cap in your direction, sir!

CLAY · « **Reply #1833 on:** February 15, 2021, 03:10:46 PM »

Quote from: viffergyrl on February 11, 2021, 09:37:50 PM

Quote from: Flyer on February 11, 2021, 06:16:37 PM
Quote from: Vulcanbill on February 11, 2021, 06:07:45 PM
Quote from: MrsCablebandit on February 11, 2021, 05:54:37 PM
I learned a little bit about the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Program while attending a webinar done by a young lady in NJ.

I also learned that my tolerance for the glottal stop (mout-IN versus mountain, buh-IN versus button) really seems to be a millennial trait and I don't know how to tactfully educate the young people I hear using it to "STOP FUCKING TALKING LIKE THAT, YOU SOUND LIKE A MORON!!!"

Oh no you di - in

I love this place.

I laughed WAY harder than I should have at "di-in"...

coho · « **Reply #1834 on:** February 16, 2021, 09:11:23 PM »

Today I learned that our oceans are NSFW.

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From Wikipedia:Chaetopterus pugaporcinus, commonly known as the Pigbutt Worm or Flying Buttocks, is a species of worm first described by scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in 2007.[1] The worm is round in shape, approximately 10 to 20 millimeters in length (roughly the size of a hazelnut), and bears a strong resemblance to a disembodied pair of buttocks. Because of this, it was given a Latin species name that roughly translates to "resembling a pig's rear."

Flyer · « **Reply #1835 on:** February 17, 2021, 06:54:30 PM »

Gorillas are only human too.
https://youtu.be/6yB51vdkZAE

HipGnosis · « **Reply #1836 on:** February 19, 2021, 03:10:31 PM »

The inventor of the sports treadmill died at the age of 54.
The inventor of gymnastics died at the age of 57
The world bodybuilding champion died at the age of 41
The best footballer in the world, Maradona, died at the age of 60
-- while --
KFC inventor died at 94
Investor of Nutella died at the age of 88.
The inventor of Turkish shurmeh and Stake died at the age of 104
Inventor and cigarette maker Winston died at the age of 102
The inventor of opium died at the age of 116 in an earthquake.
Hennessy whiskey inventor died at 98

Baxter · « **Reply #1837 on:** February 19, 2021, 04:41:27 PM »

Quote from: HipGnosis on February 19, 2021, 03:10:31 PM

The inventor of the sports treadmill died at the age of 54.
The inventor of gymnastics died at the age of 57
The world bodybuilding champion died at the age of 41
The best footballer in the world, Maradona, died at the age of 60
-- while --
KFC inventor died at 94
Investor of Nutella died at the age of 88.
The inventor of Turkish shurmeh and Stake died at the age of 104
Inventor and cigarette maker Winston died at the age of 102
The inventor of opium died at the age of 116 in an earthquake.
Hennessy whiskey inventor died at 98

Cool! I'd say let's party!

But my guess is that some of the health nuts "self selected" like running guru Jim Fixx, who started running due to heart problems and eventually succumbed to a heart attack at 52.

Flyer · « **Reply #1838 on:** February 19, 2021, 07:49:35 PM »

Just Jane.
(*contains suggestive nose-art)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-56130157

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #1839 on:** February 20, 2021, 04:50:21 AM »

the human brain is the only earthly object which has named itself.

Bounce · « **Reply #1840 on:** February 20, 2021, 08:59:37 AM »

18,500 btu kerosene heaters put out 0 btu when you fail to get k-1 before the need.

Flyer · « **Reply #1841 on:** February 23, 2021, 07:25:14 PM »

Good read!
https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0320-404692/1953-triumph-bobby-sirkegian-thunderbird-drag-bike/

Flyer · « **Reply #1842 on:** February 25, 2021, 08:13:53 PM »

“the number 42 is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything.”
-Douglas Adams, A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The Adams Effect:
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/pole-shift-0014976

stevent · « **Reply #1843 on:** February 25, 2021, 10:12:18 PM »

I've learned I can't balance a checkbook to save my fekkin' life. I was off by $94. and I'll be damned if I can find it. I've went over everything 6 ways till Sunday all the way back to last August and I still can't find where I went off.

coho · « **Reply #1844 on:** February 25, 2021, 10:15:18 PM »

Quote from: stevent on February 25, 2021, 10:12:18 PM

I've learned I can't balance a checkbook to save my fekkin' life. I was off by $94. and I'll be damned if I can find it. I've went over everything 6 ways till Sunday all the way back to last August and I still can't find where I went off.

Under by $94: dammit, I suck at math.
Over by $94: woohoo, I suck at math!

Bounce · « **Reply #1845 on:** February 26, 2021, 08:06:11 AM »

Quote from: Flyer on February 25, 2021, 08:13:53 PM

“the number 42 is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything.”
-Douglas Adams, A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The Adams Effect:
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/pole-shift-0014976

And it makes perfect sense when you get the question phrased properly. There's a concern that if the matching question and answer both existed at the same time, the world would be destroyed and replaced by something even more ridiculous. Some schools of thought believe this has already happened... more than once.

sleazy rider · « **Reply #1846 on:** February 26, 2021, 08:46:31 PM »

Learned that to sell stuff quick, make it very attractively priced.

Cleaning office of spare computer parts and whole computers. Me 'n eBay are getting to be good friends. It's good I don't want top dollar for any of this stuff. List it at a price plus shipping with the best offer option that gets it in the mail and off my desk. Shipped a laptop, 64 gb of server memory, some golf gadgets and a Callaway driver today. More memory going tomorrow since the needed bubble envelopes got delivered today. The camper funding grows.

miles · « **Reply #1847 on:** February 28, 2021, 12:11:18 AM »

I learned today that the highest point within the city of Los Angeles is over 5,000 feet in elevation.