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MTgirl · Mar 10, 2023

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I was talking to the granddaughters!

CVYota · Mar 10, 2023

MTgirl said: ↑

I was talking to the granddaughters!
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dewayne · Mar 10, 2023

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So Dewayne on the county website it lists three different addresses as this is a county wide event? Curious how long a drive for us.
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The Main part is in Monterey. they have stuff in a few other towns like Mcdowell. Monterey is at intersection of Rt 250 and Rt 220. 250 comes from the Shenadoah Valley right off I-81. 220 comes from WVA. its an hour from my house going 250. you will cross 4 mountains.id say its quite a drive for you Doug.

dewayne · Mar 10, 2023

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are you getting some to share with all of us?

geez Tom. had no idea you'd gone through all of that.
the kids comments just me a chuckle - definitely felt like my warranty ran out when i hit 40. my back issues started not long after. damn kids aren't too far off on their thinking
i do. i got a Tenkara USA Hane to tinker with last year. Used to fish years ago but lost interest (and accidentally left my gear in AK with my ex husband) so I've just been slowly getting back into it. The Tenkara is fun, works best in smaller streams. You don't have much reach so you cant fish big water where the fishies can run away, got to keep them close. Works fine for me - if I go to a bigger river I just end up on the little side channels that everyone else ignores. Main river is full of fishermen and side channels are usually just me.
If you are thinking about one I give two thumbs up to Tenkara USA - they were spot on with customer service during my ordering process and have great reviews for standing by their stuff as far as warranties and replacements and things like that. They regularly send me coupon codes too - would be happy to share if you get serious about buying something

Morning Cuties!
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Im working this weekend. Dought ill go. its way too crowded for my liking. i like it out there when its normal. stop to see relatives and eat at the diner in Monterey.

2ndhandTacoman · Mar 10, 2023

Happy Friday afternoon. The weather guessers keep showing some snow for today, Saturday and Monday. I've only seen about 10 minutes worth of snowflakes coming down then it went away.

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This weekend and next is the Highland Co. Maple Festival.where im from. biggest money maker for the county,school groups,ruritans. least populated county in VA. no stop lites in the entire county. its prime for syrup making territory. sugar maples sap runs when its freezing at night and warms above freezing in the day. we use to make it at the homeplace. over open fire pit in the sugar camp.grandad may some high end syrup,flavor over open fire blows away the high tech syrup made today.
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Those sound like some awesome memories to have!

Icarus II · Mar 10, 2023

I'm supposed to be working from home on Mondays and Fridays. The network access program that we use for remote computers is about as reliable as a weather forecast. 1 1/2 hrs into my day and I had to come to the office. I need to retire.

Marty65 · Mar 10, 2023

Afternoon everyone! I’ve slept about as much as I can stand today. I’m heading north again tonight with puppies and cats always an aromatic ride you always know when it’s time for a cleanup. But the ride back is pretty good I’m taking my bag just in case a fishing trip breaks out.

CVYota · Mar 10, 2023

Raining again today. The gutter company showed up today. They work in the rain but can't seal.

MTgirl · Mar 10, 2023

Eye doc says I need bifocals

vssman · Mar 10, 2023

Welcome to the club

Marty65 · Mar 10, 2023

MTgirl said: ↑

Eye doc says I need bifocals

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Can you wear contacts? They have their drawbacks but it’s as close as your going to come to natural vision.

MTgirl · Mar 10, 2023

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Can you wear contacts? They have their drawbacks but it’s as close as your going to come to natural vision.
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yes. i haven't been able to wear them most days because i can't focus up close with them. i have to wear my glasses to work and can see the computer screen fine, just have to take them off to see my phone. and i've noticed that i stopped wearing my glasses when i read a book before bed too. no problems outside and i can wear either my glasses or my contacts when i drive. he gave me a different scrip of contacts to try with some readers and then i need to get bifocals in my glasses.

Marty65 · Mar 10, 2023

MTgirl said: ↑

yes. i haven't been able to wear them most days because i can't focus up close with them. i have to wear my glasses to work and can see the computer screen fine, just have to take them off to see my phone. and i've noticed that i stopped wearing my glasses when i read a book before bed too. no problems outside and i can wear either my glasses or my contacts when i drive. he gave me a different scrip of contacts to try with some readers and then i need to get bifocals in my glasses.
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The contacts I use I can see everything except ultra fine detail that’s why I always have a pair of clicks hanging around my neck. But I can read and see pretty much everything I need daily but I need something a little extra to Ty my knots. But tippit is freaking tiny!! And my glasses I never wear are bifocals.

Canadian Caber · Mar 10, 2023

Yes, welcome to the club. My wife used to make fun of me but not no more!

ReturnOfTaco · Mar 10, 2023

gone home now... trying to get over this miserable cold. You guys have a great weekend. Stay safe!

2ndhandTacoman · Mar 10, 2023

MTgirl said: ↑

Eye doc says I need bifocals

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It's not the worst news ever, but a change, none the less. You'll be fine.

My eye Doc had me try out some bifocals, I could not adjust to them no matter how hard I tried. It screwed up my depth perception so bad I was getting motion sickness. Small font up close is what I can't focus on anymore. Hopefully they work out for you!

ImpulseRed008 · Mar 10, 2023

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This hits a little too close to home for me.

It was 6 months after my 40th birthday that I suffered my spinal cord injury from a large tumor that had wrapped itself around my spine without my knowing it was there, until my legs just stopped working. Fortunately, it only took a week for the doctors to diagnose and fix the situation, and I was able to learn to walk again. But I still have very nasty back pain, and a fair bit of permanent nerve damage (lower legs and feet are partially numb and tingly all the time, sense of balance is significantly impaired, other things...)

I have also had a left hip "re-surfacing" surgery, an a couple lower vertebrae fused to alleviate a sciatica problem. Now my left knee is going to hell over the last couple months....
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So sorry you are dealing with all that, Tom.

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Good morning. Happy Friday. Today I will be on a 4 wheel scooter as it looks like my Plantar fascia decided to rupture the other day. Yesterday I did the whole crutches thing. Haha what a comedy…I should have had someone video me. The office staff couldn’t handle it anymore so they put me in a wheelchair. Today I will be cruising in style. Getting old sucks. Have a great day. Stay Well…Stay Safe
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Ouch. Hope you recover fast.

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Morning 50's. Spent last Sunday with Baby Zay and Baby Alora. Baby Addie came over to visit Tuesday after work. Hoping for a visit this weekend, trying to make it a full workday but IDK....
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for spending time with the munchkins.

MTgirl said: ↑

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waah, waah, waah.... been wearing them for 20+ years. . you'll get used to them

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It's not the worst news ever, but a change, none the less. You'll be fine.

My eye Doc had me try out some bifocals, I could not adjust to them no matter how hard I tried. It screwed up my depth perception so bad I was getting motion sickness. Small font up close is what I can't focus on anymore. Hopefully they work out for you!
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Took a few days but I got used to mine. Couldn't handle the lines, so went with the no line and haven't looked back...

evening all

Tacoma Mike · Mar 10, 2023

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Welcome to the club.. lol
Just get a set of gradients and follow your nose.
No one will know. And to be honest. After a few days I bet you won’t even notice…

Yea, it’s an age thing

vssman · Mar 10, 2023

Sciatica is barking this evening. Don’t know what I did but man, I’m paying for it now. Very lower back. Thankfully not going through the arse or down the leg yet.

MTgirl · Mar 10, 2023

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Sciatica is barking this evening. Don’t know what I did but man, I’m paying for it now. Very lower back. Thankfully not going through the arse or down the leg yet.
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lay flat on your stomach and put your legs in a "4" with the sore side being the bent side. focus on pushing your hips into the floor but relaxing your butt. helps relieve the tension on the nerves from your butt/hip muscles

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