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Post by howard lee on Aug 24, 2023 6:10:01 GMT -5
#tbt
It's Throwback Thursday.
Photograph by Bernard Gotfryd
My cousin Peter, now a retired mathematician in Berkeley, and me, at his family home in Plainfield, NJ, circa 1958. Peter is four years my senior. We rough-housed a lot.
Wishing everyone a good day and good memories.
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Post by Cornflake on Aug 24, 2023 7:12:33 GMT -5
Good morning.
I'm grumbly this morning. As I've mentioned, my seizure in May caused an automatic suspension of my driving privileges for ninety days. The ninety days were up on August 18th. But I still can't drive until a medical review panel at the Department of Transportation concludes that I'm safe. Before they decide, I have to submit one or more certifications from the relevant doctors that I'm not dangerous. The team of specialists who treated me concluded that there was nothing neurologically wrong and that the problem was low sodium levels, a problem which is now fully under control. I was nonetheless referred to a new neurologist to get the necessary certification for the state. The neurologist understandably won't certify anything until he draws his own conclusion, starting from scratch with my fourth brain MRI of the year and an EEG. He's in no hurry. To put it mildly. It has occurred to me that since the problem wasn't neurological, the state may also want to hear from a nephrologist who can identify the cause of my seizure and certify that it's under control. My nephrologist is a good guy who actually gives a shit. I think I can get him to submit a certification. But even after I assemble enough certifications to satisfy the state, its medical review panel may not get to my case for weeks. Whenever it does, I'll then have to get a new driver's license because (I've learned) they automatically revoke the driver's license of anyone who has a seizure. It's looking like a month or more may easily elapse before this gets resolved. There's really no villain in this story but I'm not very happy about it.
Other than that it should be a good day. Hope it's a good one for all of you.
Wordle 796 4/6
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Post by billhammond on Aug 24, 2023 7:17:24 GMT -5
Trash pickup day!
Trump booking day!
Opening day at the MN State Fair! For which the weather has finally departed from super-hot and humid, and the forecast for the fair's 12-day run looks pretty much ideal, highs in the 80s, not much rain foreseen.
Time to move some commas around!
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Post by millring on Aug 24, 2023 7:27:49 GMT -5
I actually typed the correct answer to wordle on my third try ... and then said "nah" ... and tapped in a different word. So I got it in 4.
I'm awaiting the arrival of the other John B. Imma show off my Faridas.
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Post by billhammond on Aug 24, 2023 7:32:55 GMT -5
Good morning. I'm grumbly this morning. As I've mentioned, my seizure in May caused an automatic suspension of my driving privileges for ninety days. The ninety days were up on August 18th. But I still can't drive until a medical review panel at the Department of Transportation concludes that I'm safe. Before they decide, I have to submit one or more certifications from the relevant doctors that I'm not dangerous. The team of specialists who treated me concluded that there was nothing neurologically wrong and that the problem was low sodium levels, a problem which is now fully under control. I was nonetheless referred to a new neurologist to get the necessary certification for the state. The neurologist understandably won't certify anything until he draws his own conclusion, starting from scratch with my fourth brain MRI of the year and an EEG. He's in no hurry. To put it mildly. It has occurred to me that since the problem wasn't neurological, the state may also want to hear from a nephrologist who can identify the cause of my seizure and certify that it's under control. My nephrologist is a good guy who actually gives a shit. I think I can get him to submit a certification. But even after I assemble enough certifications to satisfy the state, its medical review panel may not get to my case for weeks. Whenever it does, I'll then have to get a new driver's license because (I've learned) they automatically revoke the driver's license of anyone who has a seizure. It's looking like a month or more may easily elapse before this gets resolved. There's really no villain in this story but I'm not very happy about it. Other than that it should be a good day. Hope it's a good one for all of you. That really, really sucks, Don! I feel bad for you.
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Post by John B on Aug 24, 2023 8:13:06 GMT -5
Honestly, it’s only a three day trip.
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Post by PaulKay on Aug 24, 2023 8:38:36 GMT -5
Good morning. I'm grumbly this morning. As I've mentioned, my seizure in May caused an automatic suspension of my driving privileges for ninety days. The ninety days were up on August 18th. But I still can't drive until a medical review panel at the Department of Transportation concludes that I'm safe. Before they decide, I have to submit one or more certifications from the relevant doctors that I'm not dangerous. The team of specialists who treated me concluded that there was nothing neurologically wrong and that the problem was low sodium levels, a problem which is now fully under control. I was nonetheless referred to a new neurologist to get the necessary certification for the state. The neurologist understandably won't certify anything until he draws his own conclusion, starting from scratch with my fourth brain MRI of the year and an EEG. He's in no hurry. To put it mildly. It has occurred to me that since the problem wasn't neurological, the state may also want to hear from a nephrologist who can identify the cause of my seizure and certify that it's under control. My nephrologist is a good guy who actually gives a shit. I think I can get him to submit a certification. But even after I assemble enough certifications to satisfy the state, its medical review panel may not get to my case for weeks. Whenever it does, I'll then have to get a new driver's license because (I've learned) they automatically revoke the driver's license of anyone who has a seizure. It's looking like a month or more may easily elapse before this gets resolved. There's really no villain in this story but I'm not very happy about it. This really sucks on so many levels. I can understand the motivation behind the procedures, but the insertion of a medical review board at the DOT is just insanely overprotective. It basically says they can't trust the opinion of doctors, but still require those opinions to restore privileges. It reminds me to that law that allows cops to confiscate cash and force you to prove you have it legitimately before giving it back.
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Post by paleo on Aug 24, 2023 8:44:50 GMT -5
Another 100 degree day here, cooler tomorrow.
Chinese dinner tonight in Cedar Rapids.
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Post by Marty on Aug 24, 2023 9:00:11 GMT -5
Good morning
69F-88F partly cloudy.
We will not be going to the State Fair it's a money spending fest with way too much walking. I will be in the shop working this morning and doing errands this afternoon since it won't be quite so beastly out there. Last night dinner was what ever we had that could be nuked, no stove or oven heat. Tonight rib eye and salad.
Now I have to call in a bunch of prescriptions to be filled so I can pick them up while out later.
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Post by drlj on Aug 24, 2023 9:02:34 GMT -5
Supposed to hit 104 in my area. It’s hot & humid right now & only going to get worse. Ugh!
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Post by Cornflake on Aug 24, 2023 9:10:15 GMT -5
Paul Kay, everything about this law is weird. To begin with, it works on an honor system. Hospitals and doctors don't report cases. The state only knows of a seizure if the patient reports it. Being a law-abiding guy, I dutifully reported what had happened after I finally found out what the law required. Most people never report their seizures. I'd have been better off if I hadn't. This rigmarole creates a strong incentive to disobey the law.
I have a friend who had an analogous situation. He had a brain tumor which caused a seizure. After the tumor was removed, he had no more seizures. He never reported it and just resumed driving.
Meanwhile, I know quite a few people who really shouldn't be driving, mostly because of booze problems or bad eyes. No one tests them. So I find this frustrating.
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Post by millring on Aug 24, 2023 9:20:06 GMT -5
How odd. I'm sure it will finally heat up, but for now I'm enjoying the cloudy, almost-rainy 75 degrees here in Warsaw. That wasn't the forecast.
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on Aug 24, 2023 9:29:56 GMT -5
Don, you might look into an ebike. No license needed and it greatly increases your range. Attach a small child trailer and you have a nice little grocery getter, Obvious limitations, but still…
Morning everyone. My MAK pellet grill failed last night. The auger wouldn’t turn and send pellets to the firebox. So I get to take it apart today and hopefully clear a jam and have it work again, If it’s not an auger jam then the controller board will need to be replaced. Fortunately MAK has a lifetime warranty so parts are free. We will see. Bike ride later.
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Post by epaul on Aug 24, 2023 9:38:12 GMT -5
Good morning. I'm grumbly this morning. As I've mentioned, my seizure in May caused an automatic suspension of my driving privileges for ninety days. The ninety days were up on August 18th. But I still can't drive until a medical review panel at the Department of Transportation concludes that I'm safe. Before they decide, I have to submit one or more certifications from the relevant doctors that I'm not dangerous. The team of specialists who treated me concluded that there was nothing neurologically wrong and that the problem was low sodium levels, a problem which is now fully under control. I was nonetheless referred to a new neurologist to get the necessary certification for the state. The neurologist understandably won't certify anything until he draws his own conclusion, starting from scratch with my fourth brain MRI of the year and an EEG. He's in no hurry. To put it mildly. It has occurred to me that since the problem wasn't neurological, the state may also want to hear from a nephrologist who can identify the cause of my seizure and certify that it's under control. My nephrologist is a good guy who actually gives a shit. I think I can get him to submit a certification. But even after I assemble enough certifications to satisfy the state, its medical review panel may not get to my case for weeks. Whenever it does, I'll then have to get a new driver's license because (I've learned) they automatically revoke the driver's license of anyone who has a seizure. It's looking like a month or more may easily elapse before this gets resolved. There's really no villain in this story but I'm not very happy about it. Other than that it should be a good day. Hope it's a good one for all of you. Wordle 796 4/6 ⬜⬜⬜🟨⬜ 🟨🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Don, two words. North Dakota! If you can find your car, you can drive it.
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Post by Marshall on Aug 24, 2023 9:47:48 GMT -5
Honestly, it’s only a three day trip. What guitar are you bringing?
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Post by Marshall on Aug 24, 2023 9:50:36 GMT -5
Paul Kay, everything about this law is weird. To begin with, it works on an honor system. Hospitals and doctors don't report cases. The state only knows of a seizure if the patient reports it. Being a law-abiding guy, I dutifully reported what had happened after I finally found out what the law required. Most people never report their seizures. I'd have been better off if I hadn't. This rigmarole creates a strong incentive to disobey the law. I have a friend who had an analogous situation. He had a brain tumor which caused a seizure. After the tumor was removed, he had no more seizures. He never reported it and just resumed driving. Meanwhile, I know quite a few people who really shouldn't be driving, mostly because of booze problems or bad eyes. No one tests them. So I find this frustrating. Duh !
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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 24, 2023 9:59:41 GMT -5
Mike--you mean this auger's no good?
(Bill: Yes, I'm aware of both errors.)
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Post by Marty on Aug 24, 2023 10:04:26 GMT -5
Paul Kay, everything about this law is weird. To begin with, it works on an honor system. Hospitals and doctors don't report cases. The state only knows of a seizure if the patient reports it. Being a law-abiding guy, I dutifully reported what had happened after I finally found out what the law required. Most people never report their seizures. I'd have been better off if I hadn't. This rigmarole creates a strong incentive to disobey the law. I have a friend who had an analogous situation. He had a brain tumor which caused a seizure. After the tumor was removed, he had no more seizures. He never reported it and just resumed driving. Meanwhile, I know quite a few people who really shouldn't be driving, mostly because of booze problems or bad eyes. No one tests them. So I find this frustrating. I don't know if MN requires it but I didn't report it. But I also did not drive for a year and a half afterward. I knew my reflexes were way too slow to be able to drive safely. Didn't get behind the wheel until I was damn sure I could drive safely. Driving is not a Right, it is a earned privilege and a responsibility.
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Post by John B on Aug 24, 2023 10:13:18 GMT -5
Honestly, it’s only a three day trip. What guitar are you bringing? Ibanez acoustic.
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Post by Marty on Aug 24, 2023 11:23:30 GMT -5
What guitar are you bringing? Ibanez acoustic. Only one? What's all that other stuff?
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