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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 620
Posted By fat biker

Home from the hospital, Septoplasty this AM....

Home from the hospital, Septoplasty this AM. (deviated septum fix)
Miserable with a Capital M right now, at least the surgery is done!
Compounded by nasal allergies, my worst allergy year in a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 620
Posted By fat biker

Thank You! One and All! Emotions still bounce....

Thank You! One and All!
Emotions still bounce. Grieving takes time, this I know.
Hoping the medical stuff will all resolve in my favor. Helps to have a terrific medical team on board.
I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,425
Posted By fat biker

deacon mark, Very sorry to hear of your...

deacon mark,

Very sorry to hear of your crash and injuries.
I will spare us all the story of my 2007 near fatal crash.
Mostly, as I am feeling a bit fragile of late.



Crazy? Not qualified...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,133
Posted By fat biker

Welcome mrarkus! I expect you will like the...

Welcome mrarkus!

I expect you will like the new pedals.
Most people take a while to become accustomed to them.
Are you using a rearview mirror?
For me the mirror is one of those once you ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-24, 01:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 722
Posted By fat biker

Welcome rhenry01! Fine looking bike and a great...

Welcome rhenry01!
Fine looking bike and a great score to boot!
Well Done young man.
Almost forgot, another well done for the weight loss and A1C.

How is your wife doing?

fat biker
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 620
Posted By fat biker

July left hip, December right hip. Pacemaker in...

July left hip, December right hip. Pacemaker in May. Left eye cataract in August. Busy year, Wife of 42 years passed away early November. Much sadness.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 620
Posted By fat biker

Yeah! First Ride! New Hips!

Greetings All!

Please, help me Celebrate!
Just a short time ago I rode my bicycle around the block, with both new hips on board!
Most of 3 years, no aerobic exercise due to arthritis in both...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-09-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 822
Posted By fat biker

Zyrtec, Allegra, Xyzal and the rest of the...

Zyrtec, Allegra, Xyzal and the rest of the current batch of OTC allergy meds work for some.
They do not work for me.
Benadryl does, but only runs for about 4 hours.
YMMV.
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-09-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 697
Posted By fat biker

I am blind in my right eye since birth. 20/800 ...

I am blind in my right eye since birth. 20/800
Shingles on the left side of my face.
Could have cost me my sight.
I had received the old vaccination.

My Shingles outbreak.
5 medications, 3...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,908
Posted By fat biker

Beets? fat biker loves his beets! I have...

Beets? fat biker loves his beets!

I have had them roasted, but, oddly, never roasted them myself. Note to self...

Here is my Very Simple to Prepare Beet Salad Recipe for your consideration.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-24, 02:52 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,348
Posted By fat biker

I am 69 years old. My bike is 50 years old. I...

I am 69 years old. My bike is 50 years old.
I need new spd shoes and the tires need air.
Last year, I had three surgeries, thatś both hips and a pacemaker.
I expect to get back on the bike after...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 816
Posted By fat biker

Yeah! Hoo-Ray! Excellent! Outstanding! ...

Yeah!
Hoo-Ray!
Excellent!
Outstanding!

Had enough?

fat biker
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,037
Posted By fat biker

Welcome whiskerc!

Welcome whiskerc!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-24, 02:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,284
Posted By fat biker

Harumph! Best of Luck! I am looking at my...

Harumph!
Best of Luck!

I am looking at my own restart after two new hips and a pacemaker.
Shopping for new spd shoes.

fat biker
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-15-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By fat biker

Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-10-24, 02:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 822
Posted By fat biker

https://acaai.org/find-an-allergist/ Allergy...

https://acaai.org/find-an-allergist/

Allergy testing, allergy shots, variious OTC medications, handful of Rx medications.
If she is not already on Flonase, have her start it tomorrow. I use the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-02-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By fat biker

More on Intermittent Fasting

Since I have posted here previously on the subject of Intermittent Fasting and I recently came across an article that contradicts the practice, I felt I should bring it up here.

The earlier post...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,759
Posted By fat biker

Which is why I always ride with a mirror,...

Which is why I always ride with a mirror, attached to my helmet. For me, makes keeping my one eye on traffic approaching from behind much safer. I say my one eye, because from birth, I am legally...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,202
Posted By fat biker

Wow! Thank you. Please, take care. fat...

Wow!
Thank you.
Please, take care.

fat biker
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,336
Posted By fat biker

Pete, Sounds like a great dog. Blessed you...

Pete,
Sounds like a great dog. Blessed you have been.
I have the cremains of my four dogs on the floor of the bathroom closet. Thinking, next camping trip I will scatter them. Man, they all...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,613
Posted By fat biker

Continental Gatorskin tires + tire liners = Zero...

Continental Gatorskin tires + tire liners = Zero Flats

Pam, changing a bicycle tire or tube is hardly technical. Youtube or ask for a lesson at the local bike shop you use. You will need a set of...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-05-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,107
Posted By fat biker

It took me most of a year to lose 20+ pounds of...

It took me most of a year to lose 20+ pounds of unsightly belly fat. I attribute most of that to intermittent fasting.
My wife died in November and I pretty much stopped thinking about my weight,...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-07-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,527
Posted By fat biker

Mine is the generic 1%, mixed results on a...

Mine is the generic 1%, mixed results on a sore/strained shoulder.
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-09-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,465
Posted By fat biker

I just ordered it on thriftbooks, looking forward...

I just ordered it on thriftbooks, looking forward to the read.
Thanks for posting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,299
Posted By fat biker

Very sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories.

Very sorry for your loss.
Treasure the memories.
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-04-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 855
Posted By fat biker

Good for You, Kicking your own butt! Thanks for...

Good for You, Kicking your own butt!
Thanks for sharing.

fat biker
Forum: Commuting
01-04-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,472
Posted By fat biker

Another vote for tile.

Another vote for tile.
Forum: Commuting
12-20-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,258
Posted By fat biker

Years ago, one of my easiest and shortest...

Years ago, one of my easiest and shortest commutes..
AM, 10 minutes more by bike.
PM, Exact same time.
On the bike, headed home, I would typically ride past a line of cars, three industrial blocks...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-16-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,070
Posted By fat biker

I had my left hip replaced in July this year. I...

I had my left hip replaced in July this year.
I had my right hip replaced this Monday 12/11/23.
Just got home on Thursday and since my wife died last month I am flying solo. So far, so good. Yes, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,542
Posted By fat biker

Thanks Noglider. Strength I have, Itīs the...

Thanks Noglider.
Strength I have, Itīs the peace I need.
Not sleeping well, the meds my doctor prescribed, so far, not working so great.
Hope springs eternal.

fat biker
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,542
Posted By fat biker

Thank You. A tough year for sure. fat biker

Thank You.
A tough year for sure.

fat biker
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-23, 01:37 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,542
Posted By fat biker

March Pacemaker implanted July Left hip...

March Pacemaker implanted
July Left hip replaced
August Left eye cataract surgery
PT much PT
November wife died, turned 69

If I recall correctly I rode the bike exactly twice, after having...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-23, 01:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,336
Posted By fat biker

Pete, Sorry to hear your dog has aged out. ...

Pete,

Sorry to hear your dog has aged out.
May I ask the breed?
I expect I will have another dog soon, probably two.
My hope is, after my pending second hip replacement, to try cross country...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,399
Posted By fat biker

Somebody please explain to me how a drunk hit and...

Somebody please explain to me how a drunk hit and run kills a person and is released.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,368
Posted By fat biker

A Book I would like to suggest to all. The...

A Book I would like to suggest to all.
The Promise of Sleep by William C. Dement, Md, Phd

Dr. Dement was a pioneer in sleep science.
I was fascinated by the book, with all of the ground that it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,081
Posted By fat biker

Happy Birthday! Welcome! fat biker

Happy Birthday!
Welcome!

fat biker
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-13-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,394
Posted By fat biker

I would not spend much thought on the why's. ...

I would not spend much thought on the why's.
Just recently had the left hip replaced. PT kicks my butt on Tuesday and Friday.

Cannot wait to get the right hip replaced and then get back on the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-10-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,296
Posted By fat biker

Thanks everybody. Cataract surgery went...

Thanks everybody.

Cataract surgery went super, I can see again.

Hip replacement surgery went well also. Physical Therapy kicks my butt twice/week.

Shopping for new SPD shoes, looking...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-10-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,303
Posted By fat biker

daniell, Relax, take a deep breath.. ...

daniell,



Relax, take a deep breath..



I had my left eye cataract removed on July 10. It was very nearly a non-event.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,683
Posted By fat biker

Wow! Dr. Layne does a thorough job of skewering...

Wow!
Dr. Layne does a thorough job of skewering Dr. Fung.
Thank you for posting this.

fat biker
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-23, 11:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,683
Posted By fat biker

https://www.booksfree.org/the-obesity-code-by-jaso...

https://www.booksfree.org/the-obesity-code-by-jason-fung-pdf-free-download/

Cliffs Notes version.
According to Dr. Fung it is not about exercise, fat, calories or some superfood.
It is about one...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Posted By fat biker

Magazine Recommend

Greetings All,

I just learned that Road Bike Action Magazine is no more, I had subscribed in the past and was prepared to start up again.
I had also subscribed to Bicycling Magazine, so I guess...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By fat biker

Well Done!

Well Done!
Forum: Commuting
08-02-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,545
Posted By fat biker

Well Done! Now, Hang In There. fat biker

Well Done!
Now, Hang In There.

fat biker
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-28-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,955
Posted By fat biker

Costco has excellent customer service. You...

Costco has excellent customer service. You should have returned the batteries for either replacement or refund.
Personally, I have never had a bad Duracell battery.
YMMV

fat biker
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-27-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,955
Posted By fat biker

Duracell, Costco. Done.

Duracell, Costco. Done.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 954
Posted By fat biker

As we know on our bicycles, vibration is a...

As we know on our bicycles, vibration is a constant.
Lessons I have learned as an electronic technician, working around mechanical engineers..
Either mechanical or chemical thread lock required.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,785
Posted By fat biker

At the suggestion of a physician, I read a book. ...

At the suggestion of a physician, I read a book. The book..
The Obesity Code, by Jason Fung

Here is my two-minute condensed version.
It's not about calories or fat or how much you eat or how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,255
Posted By fat biker

starg8, I have nothing to contribute to your...

starg8,

I have nothing to contribute to your search for the right bike.

I want to congratulate you on your weight loss and also encourage you to hang in there on the road ahead.

fat biker
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,632
Posted By fat biker

Congratulations! Enjoy the ride. fat biker

Congratulations!
Enjoy the ride.

fat biker
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