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Kusojiji said:
I think I'm on my 2nd 60 day. I think it is working better than the whatever I was on before, that messed up my memory but I still can't remember squat. I think I was on that one for at least 5 years.
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It really does work, but hopefully your doc is sending you for monthly blood draws to check organ functions.

What are the serious side effects of meloxicam?​

Heart Attack and Stroke. Meloxicam can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This risk is higher in people who already have heart disease and with higher doses and longer use of meloxicam.

Stomach Bleeding. Meloxicam can increase your risk of bleeding, ulcers, and tears (perforation) in your gut. This can sometimes lead to death. The risk is higher if you have a history of stomach ulcers, or bleeding problems, take higher doses of meloxicam or take it for longer than directed, have poor health, are age 60 or older, have liver disease, smoke, drink alcohol, or take certain other medicines.

Liver Damage. Liver damage, also called hepatotoxicity, can happen when taking meloxicam. This can sometimes lead to liver failure or even death.

Increased Blood Pressure (Hypertension). Meloxicam may increase your blood pressure or make it worse if you have a history of high blood pressure.

Heart Failure. Meloxicam may increase your risk of heart failure

Kidney Damage. Kidney damage can happen when taking meloxicam.

High Potassium Levels (Hyperkalemia). Meloxicam can cause a high potassium level (hyperkalemia), which can be serious and may lead to death.

Severe Skin Reactions. Meloxicam can cause severe skin reactions called exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) that can lead to death if not treated.

Anemia. Meloxicam may cause anemia, which is when you have low levels of red blood cells.

Bleeding. Meloxicam can increase your risk of bleeding, especially if you have a bleeding disorder or take other medicines that increase your risk for bleeding.
 
Good morning Crew. Left Orlando via a 50 minute flight to Fort Lauderdale then onto to Austin, Texas. Overall we had a very good time in Florida. Other than a possible golf trip in the future there are no “real” reasons for us to come back. True friends who moved to Florida over the years have either passed or returned to the great white north! We saw gas prices from $4.59 to $4.89 as we passed by in a Uber. We did not rent a car this time and probably a wash in $$$ but we sure walked a lot too. We went for the warmth and a trip to the Kennedy Space Center. Everything else was extra. Gas here in Austin was $3.59 near the airport. We left home in Wisconsin at $3.69 per gallon.

We are in Austin to see the son and his girlfriend. Had a great meal last night. They took us to a Laotian place and the food was great and we shared way too many plates. We let him pick as he knows the food and his mom’s spice/heat issues. He nailed that. We are in his (still 4 sale) condo in downtown Austin. Today we will have dinner at the girlfriend’s house. But 1st they will pick us up at 10:30am and we will travel to Wimberly to check out the ranch. The remodeling is done for the main house and her mother moves in with her older sister this month. He parceled out 5 acres and the girlfriend owns it. His new hangar has been done for a few months and the old hangar is serving as his business office. His house is about 6 weeks from move in. We will get our 1st look at it today. Even after 9 months of owning the Wimberly property he’s unsure if he will move there 100% of the time. Yeah, I don’t get it either…

Too much time sitting at airports the last couple of months had me designing my new Paper Mill and the backstory behind it. Yesterday while waiting in Fort Lauderdale I finalized the logo for the new mill. Yes I used Google Gemini to help
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The building of my own new paper mill will begin in May. I have about 6 months left on my friend’s paper mill but I’ll start making time for my own.

Be well
 
Good Morning All. Happy Easter to all. Clear and 43°, quite a bit chillier than it's been, but warming back up into the 70's today and the foreseeable future. Maybe rain again next weekend.

Slow day around the SFW estate yesterday, minimal chores outdoors since it was so wet, but I did do a trash burn.

Headed out a bit after noonish for my brother's house for the annual family Easter gathering. So a bit of traveling involved here. Slightly smaller gathering than Christmas with only 36 expected this year. I'll be hosting the next event at Thanksgiving at my daughter's home. We were assigned dessert so my wife is making chocolate chip cookies, which got postponed from yesterday due to the "Final Four" games!

I did spend more than the usual time out in the train shed yesterday, since it was so wet outside. Got a lot of ground cover done in the LH corner where the general store is going to be located. Got the road in and now need to bring the ground cover up to it.
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Across the tracks, I got the next two driveways plotted out and their first coat of paint.
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Time now to fill in that ground cover as well. No time today because I won't be here.

Kusojiji - Heating elements are not corroded. Water here is especially good and mineral-free. The one that I replaced on Friday was a recycled one that I put in last December, so that may have been a factor.
Steve - It snowed here in April just once in my lifetime, in 2007!

Great news this morning about the rescue of the missing airman in Iran.

Everybody have a blessed Easter Sunday.
 


Good morning all!

A very Happy Easter to everyone!

A cool Northern Illinois morning. Currently its 39F with an expected high of 53 with plentiful sunshine. All in all not a bad day
weather wise.

Just working on the unpacking and the mound of laundry. We unpacked the car last night but just threw everything in the living room. I
already ran to the boarders and got the dog out of boarding jail. I also had to fill the car up as the low fuel light came on as we were just
coming into town last night and after spending over 16 hours in the car I didn't wasn't to deal with it last night.

I will wander out to the shed and throw the trickle charger on the mower. The grass is actually not as bad as feared from all the rain last
week. I might be able to hold off for a few more days till I can get it serviced and switch the snow blower and the mower around.

Have a safe day everyone!
 
Well, had my lunch of Willies "Tomato Stew" (aka Chili) then I rubbed my ham.

Asked the wife if she wanted to help. She just gave me the side eye, and said I was on my own.
Here's a pic of the result:

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Now I wait four hours, then carve. Using Apple Wood for the smoke.
 
A blessed Easter Day to everyone. I'm late today because of Mass and making lunch.

It was cold this morning, but I don't know how cold as I didn't have time to look. It's 51°F chilly degrees outside at 1220. It looks a lot warmer than it is. I'll probably spend most of the day inside. Might run trains later.

The Integrity crew is supposed to be running a drill very soon of getting into their environmental suits in case of an emergency. I don't know if they will broadcast it or not, but I'll be checking in on them. Spacecraft is down to 1,619 MPH or less than the top speed of most USAF combat aircraft, and has still not started increasing yet at a current distance of 62,550 miles from the moon.

I watched some interesting tests yesterday, and (I haven't checked today yet) they seemed to have to toilet problem under control for now.

Have a wonderful and joyous Easter. Servus!
 
troyphoto said:
Well, had my lunch of Willies "Tomato Stew" (aka Chili) then I rubbed my ham.

Asked the wife if she wanted to help. She just gave me the side eye, and said I was on my own.
Here's a pic of the result:

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Now I wait four hours, then carve. Using Apple Wood for the smoke.
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I need a "happy drooling face" instead of just a thumbs up for some of these pics of yours (and others).
 


Happy Easter to all................

TLOC said : We are in Austin to see the son and his girlfriend. Had a great meal last night. They took us to a Laotian place and the food was great.

If I'm in Austin you will find me in a BBQ place, not Laotian. But thats just me.

Hoping to cook up a dozen or so pork enchiladas this afternoon.

Have a Blessed day....John
 
Marlin39 said:
It really does work, but hopefully your doc is sending you for monthly blood draws to check organ functions.

What are the serious side effects of meloxicam?​

Heart Attack and Stroke. Meloxicam can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This risk is higher in people who already have heart disease and with higher doses and longer use of meloxicam.

Stomach Bleeding. Meloxicam can increase your risk of bleeding, ulcers, and tears (perforation) in your gut. This can sometimes lead to death. The risk is higher if you have a history of stomach ulcers, or bleeding problems, take higher doses of meloxicam or take it for longer than directed, have poor health, are age 60 or older, have liver disease, smoke, drink alcohol, or take certain other medicines.

Liver Damage. Liver damage, also called hepatotoxicity, can happen when taking meloxicam. This can sometimes lead to liver failure or even death.

Increased Blood Pressure (Hypertension). Meloxicam may increase your blood pressure or make it worse if you have a history of high blood pressure.

Heart Failure. Meloxicam may increase your risk of heart failure

Kidney Damage. Kidney damage can happen when taking meloxicam.

High Potassium Levels (Hyperkalemia). Meloxicam can cause a high potassium level (hyperkalemia), which can be serious and may lead to death.

Severe Skin Reactions. Meloxicam can cause severe skin reactions called exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) that can lead to death if not treated.

Anemia. Meloxicam may cause anemia, which is when you have low levels of red blood cells.

Bleeding. Meloxicam can increase your risk of bleeding, especially if you have a bleeding disorder or take other medicines that increase your risk for bleeding.
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The wife was on this for her RA, along with other strong stuff. She hasn't taken it since she was switched to Rinvoq. (Which is nastier and much more expensive.
 
I just checked my bottle and it states 90 days, so I'm on my 2nd 90. I haven't heard from the doc since I started this, so will reach out. I've been having a very itchy scalp since starting on this and thought it may have been due to the dryness, but it is still persistent.
 
Good afternoon on this Resurrection Day! 63 here and sunny, a really pretty day. Last night was a fun night with family over for dinner and some games. Lots of laughter and good food. Today was a great day at church followed by an Easter Egg hunt for the kiddos. Then back to our house for leftovers followed by a nap. No major plans for tonight except the Cardinal's Baseball Game. MRI on my spine tomorrow to see how much damage is actually in there. You guys have a great day.
 
westtexjohn said:
Happy Easter to all................

TLOC said : We are in Austin to see the son and his girlfriend. Had a great meal last night. They took us to a Laotian place and the food was great.

If I'm in Austin you will find me in a BBQ place, not Laotian. But thats just me.

Hoping to cook up a dozen or so pork enchiladas this afternoon.

Have a Blessed day....John
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We have done Franklin’s, Black’s, Freemen’s, Leroy and Lewis (our favorite) Barbecue and many other BBQ places in Austin over the years. We will get 1 new one in and revisit 1 for sure while we are here. The food in Austin is great way beyond just BBQ
 
DeaconKC said:
Good afternoon on this Resurrection Day! 63 here and sunny, a really pretty day. Last night was a fun night with family over for dinner and some games. Lots of laughter and good food. Today was a great day at church followed by an Easter Egg hunt for the kiddos. Then back to our house for leftovers followed by a nap. No major plans for tonight except the Cardinal's Baseball Game. MRI on my spine tomorrow to see how much damage is actually in there. You guys have a great day.
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Best to u on the MRI
 


Saw an interview today on a podcast where Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen was the guest. Then we reached season 5 episodes 1 & 2. We should have been watching these last week but real life got in the way.

I made a beef roast for supper. Normally we go to my mom’s on Easter but she had a big dinner last week and we weren’t expecting her to do another one. She went to my sister’s place an hour away.

I just used a crockpot and put the roast in, after searing in a dry pan. About 1 1/3 cup beef broth. A package of instant in soup mix on top of the roast, then a sauce made with a can of cream of mushroom soup, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, a couple spoons red wine vinegar, 2 heaping tablespoons spoons sour cream, some white pepper and some garlic powder. Not too much. Thinned with about 2/3 cup beef broth and poured over the meat and onion soup powder. Cut an onion into wedges and placed in the broth. Cooked 6 hours. The powder and sauce on top of the meat just cooks down and slides into the broth. Made a gravy from the liquid after cooking and then removing the meat.

Made mashed potatoes with skins on. Cut up potatoes into large slices and soaked for a while. Then cut into smaller pieces (so no piece of skin was too big) and boiled about 15 minutes. Into the kitchen aid mixer with a cube of butter, a table spoon or two of soy sauce (no other salt), some white pepper and garlic powder (not too much). Turn on the mixer and add some milk while it’s being turned into mashed potatoes. I also added a small amount of heavy cream we had in the refrigerator. Maybe 1/4 cup.

We also had broccoli and a green salad. Was a nice simple dinner for a Sunday dinner. I’d not seen the beef roast in the crockpot using the onion soup and cream of mushroom before but my mom did it a month to two ago. So I decided to try my version.

Ended off the day eating some Easter candy. Too much in fact. But I won’t eat candy this week so it’s a one time splurge.
 
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