Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22591825)

We eat out about once every three months.

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22591522)

Stephen is in the ER. Looks to me like another urinary blockage. I really need that lottery money now.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22591523)

Mrs datlas and I are looking at our late October trip options. We had considered LA/Hawaii but she got "sticker shock" from the airfare and other costs. Now we are considering other closer options that we can do in a day's drive. Her latest idea is Richmond, VA. We are looking for a place that will be warmer than PA, have good cycling options, and good food/cultural attractions.

Comments? Other suggestions?

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22591531)

Longest post-crash run ever at over 4 miles, second run in a row, at almost an 8:30 pace, with hills at elevation. So that's something at least.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22591865)

We do take out. Mrs. GeneJockey and I have largely avoided eating out for over 2 years now. And we don't do large social gatherings, because we're both introverts. I always mask to shop.

It's always possible we got IT at some point and had no more than subclinical symptoms. I kinda wish they had a widely available, cheap antibody test for that, but given that neither the vaccines nor prior infection prevent infection, there's no crying public health need for one.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22591970)

Good day today. Started with a nice ride with the missus. Saw a bobcat with four kittens.

Jumped in the pool for about an hour after.

Went to Jake’s Burgers for lunch.

Now it’s TdF Femmes and a nap time.

Life is good.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize2 (Post 22591969)

There is a known climb up the Blue Ridge, outside of Lynchburg. The Storming of Thunder Ridge does it. It gets rave reviews. I have never done it, not being a climber. Highest point on the ridge, iirc.
A member called SpaghettiLegs used to live there and could give you the lowdown. He's even in your field. You could talk shop.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize2 (Post 22591988)

Casual Friday

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22591999)

No blockage right now, but three stones in his bladder and a likely UTI.

I have a feeling I am going to have a MI when I see the bill.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize2 (Post 22591982)

Timely post. I'm due for my second booster. Should I go out of my way to get it? I had IT, back in January.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22592010)

Bummer for the both of you.

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22592016)

At least they are sending me home with two pain meds to make him comfortable. They had to sedate him to do a full exam because he was combative. Totally not how he normally is. Even sedated he was growling when they snaked the catheter through his plumbing.

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22592016)

At least they are sending me home with two pain meds to make him comfortable. They had to sedate him to do a full exam because he was combative. Totally not how he normally is. Even sedated he was growling when they snaked the catheter through his plumbing.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22592014)

You know, that's a good question. I'd say it can't hurt. BUT there are supposed to be new boosters out this fall that are based on later isolates that may be more protective. I don't know whether getting reboosted now will mean they'd delay boosting with The New Hotness come Fall.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22592026)

I had a catheter snaked thru my plumbing once. It was a claws out moment. My wife thought the nurse that did it was not leaving the room alive. The nurse is probably still talking about her near life experience.

N E V E R want to do that again.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22592030)

I'd probably need to be more sedated than Indy's cat for that kinda nonsense.

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22592016)

At least they are sending me home with two pain meds to make him comfortable. They had to sedate him to do a full exam because he was combative. Totally not how he normally is. Even sedated he was growling when they snaked the catheter through his plumbing.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22592068)

I don't even want to know what we spent on Rango. At least two nights at the vet hospital, x-rays, ultrasounds, bloodwork... But he's been good as gold since, and remarkably bouncy for a Greyhound getting on for 13 years old.

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22592016)

At least they are sending me home with two pain meds to make him comfortable. They had to sedate him to do a full exam because he was combative. Totally not how he normally is. Even sedated he was growling when they snaked the catheter through his plumbing.

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22592088)

Ohhhh, man. Not nice. Hope he’s okay, Indy.

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22592173)

Thanks. He’s home. I had to run out for food. Gave him some pain meds, antibiotic and some alone time. The stones may dissolve on their own.

“Only” $1,310 including 4 prescriptions. I was expecting around two large.