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03-06-23, 09:46 AM
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i have a serious issue with heat and humidity - although i can enjoy it while in a nonfunctional state (lying down drinking a cocktail / reading / napping / floating) it’s a no-go for actually doing anything above about 85 for me. so the 50-80 range we get here pretty much year round works for me. especially until this year, when rain only happened at night and a few times a year in the winter.
interestingly, my two kids have inherited this as well. they wilt almost instantaneously in heat/humidity, but argue endlessly about not needing a jacket here. or, maybe that’s because they never stop bouncing around.
interestingly, my two kids have inherited this as well. they wilt almost instantaneously in heat/humidity, but argue endlessly about not needing a jacket here. or, maybe that’s because they never stop bouncing around.
But If we're going to move back there when I retire, I'm gonna have to reacclimatize myself.
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03-06-23, 09:47 AM
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https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?fa...sV25Zbyvr0eoa8
I've been getting these to have on hand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A0CCN0
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03-06-23, 09:55 AM
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Well!! I just got my bloodwork results. The last two times I have records for, 2017 and 8-9 months ago, my triglycerides were 215 and 217. My doctor wanted to put me on pills this last time. I opted for dietary change, to see what I could do. I mostly cut out sugar, cheese, and butter, and stepped up on nuts and seeds, and bell peppers. And exercise. The results? 60. My cholesterol is down 20 points as well, at 164. The two types of cholesterol are not separated out, here. The lab tech thought that was quite normal, for someone who is paying attention and trying to get it down.
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03-06-23, 10:55 AM
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Garmin says you can use the 357 battery in the Vectors, so I would assume it is OK in the rally:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?fa...sV25Zbyvr0eoa8
I've been getting these to have on hand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A0CCN0
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?fa...sV25Zbyvr0eoa8
I've been getting these to have on hand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A0CCN0
SURPOWER CR1/3N 3V Lithium Battery 10 Pack 【5-Year Warranty】 https://a.co/d/8D07ZZe
03-06-23, 10:56 AM
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did that the next year - same ride - but this time with a lightweight bright yellow PI shell ... Zephyr or something like that ... returned a few days later to get the coat and it was gone ... super bummed ... but on the way out of the park I realized I had hidden it in a different spot - and then found it ...
maybe someday I’ll fit in that coat again
03-06-23, 11:11 AM
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Mammoth Lake snow report from a couple days ago but I imagine most of it's still there 
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03-06-23, 11:15 AM
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03-06-23, 11:28 AM
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03-06-23, 11:31 AM
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03-06-23, 11:32 AM
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03-06-23, 11:32 AM
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Well!! I just got my bloodwork results. The last two times I have records for, 2017 and 8-9 months ago, my triglycerides were 215 and 217. My doctor wanted to put me on pills this last time. I opted for dietary change, to see what I could do. I mostly cut out sugar, cheese, and butter, and stepped up on nuts and seeds, and bell peppers. And exercise. The results? 60. My cholesterol is down 20 points as well, at 164. The two types of cholesterol are not separated out, here. The lab tech thought that was quite normal, for someone who is paying attention and trying to get it down.
03-06-23, 11:38 AM
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Well!! I just got my bloodwork results. The last two times I have records for, 2017 and 8-9 months ago, my triglycerides were 215 and 217. My doctor wanted to put me on pills this last time. I opted for dietary change, to see what I could do. I mostly cut out sugar, cheese, and butter, and stepped up on nuts and seeds, and bell peppers. And exercise. The results? 60. My cholesterol is down 20 points as well, at 164. The two types of cholesterol are not separated out, here. The lab tech thought that was quite normal, for someone who is paying attention and trying to get it down.
And thanks for the bell peppers reminder, I meant to plant some seeds yesterday but never got a round tuit.
03-06-23, 11:43 AM
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So the CDC COVID-19 metric used to help determine if masking should be mandatory or optional in healthcare settings (which BTW is "community transmission" NOT "community level") has dropped in my area (finally!) from "high" to "substantial" which means that healthcare facilities may decide to go mask-optional. We are still fully masked in my practice but I am hopeful it will transition to mask optional soon. I honestly don't mind the mask and likely will continue even if/when the change happens, but I know my patients are quite weary of it and most would welcome the option to unmask.
03-06-23, 11:45 AM
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Well!! I just got my bloodwork results. The last two times I have records for, 2017 and 8-9 months ago, my triglycerides were 215 and 217. My doctor wanted to put me on pills this last time. I opted for dietary change, to see what I could do. I mostly cut out sugar, cheese, and butter, and stepped up on nuts and seeds, and bell peppers. And exercise. The results? 60. My cholesterol is down 20 points as well, at 164. The two types of cholesterol are not separated out, here. The lab tech thought that was quite normal, for someone who is paying attention and trying to get it down.
What about your glucose? I keep close track of my numbers as well, but not Triglycerides which are usually only in the upper 40s. My last glucose was 98 (borderline), tot Cholesterol was 207, and A1C was 5.9 (borderline). I have an appointment this month to check all my levels. This is the stuff I get meticulous about.
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03-06-23, 11:58 AM
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So the CDC COVID-19 metric used to help determine if masking should be mandatory or optional in healthcare settings (which BTW is "community transmission" NOT "community level") has dropped in my area (finally!) from "high" to "substantial" which means that healthcare facilities may decide to go mask-optional. We are still fully masked in my practice but I am hopeful it will transition to mask optional soon. I honestly don't mind the mask and likely will continue even if/when the change happens, but I know my patients are quite weary of it and most would welcome the option to unmask.
03-06-23, 12:25 PM
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Per the CDC you guys could consider going mask optional. I know things move in slow motion there.
03-06-23, 12:27 PM
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03-06-23, 12:35 PM
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Well!! I just got my bloodwork results. The last two times I have records for, 2017 and 8-9 months ago, my triglycerides were 215 and 217. My doctor wanted to put me on pills this last time. I opted for dietary change, to see what I could do. I mostly cut out sugar, cheese, and butter, and stepped up on nuts and seeds, and bell peppers. And exercise. The results? 60. My cholesterol is down 20 points as well, at 164. The two types of cholesterol are not separated out, here. The lab tech thought that was quite normal, for someone who is paying attention and trying to get it down.
03-06-23, 12:36 PM
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03-06-23, 12:38 PM
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03-06-23, 12:41 PM
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03-06-23, 12:54 PM
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