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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Ok, it sound like you're on Obamacare. That explains the difficulty. You have my sympathy. BTDT I was on it for about 6 months after I retired at 62 and it was a total Charlie Foxtrot. I found it easier to work 28hrs/wk at Trader Joe's and get full "normal" medical coverage until I hit 65...
  2. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    I received a call about 5:30 last night that they were kicking Nicki out of the "hotel". I had a 2 hour notice to retrieve her which was more than enough time to get into Portland during later half of rush hour. Peace and harmony have returned to our household. My BP this morning was...
  3. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Willie - Congrats on 54yrs. That's a big deal!! Nicki will be 86 if we hit that number. Fingers crossed her health stays stabile. I'll just leave this here.
  4. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    They've unplugged Nicki from all the tubes and monitors. They're doing blood draws every 4 hours now instead of every 2. If her sodium level stays stable they are going to move her out of the ICU tonight. She may actually be able to come home tomorrow, but realistically Thursday. The...
  5. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    This seems to be medical condition Sunday, so here' mine. Nicki's ortho surgery on Friday went smooth, but it took 5 hours in post op to get her pain under control. I saw her about an hour after the procedure was done and they were pumping fentanyl and dilaudid into her. I left after an hour...
  6. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    It's on my bucket list. This tent has my attention. It reminds of the food we used to prepare when we did our Oktoberfest at the club. Every tent will have good bier, but I'm going for the food. https://www.oktoberfest.de/en/beer-tents/small-tents/hochreiters-haxnbraterei
  7. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Hey Michael, Trader Joe's is private labeling an Oktoberfest lager this year from a German brewery I have never heard of before. Pack size is 4-1 pint+ for $8.99, 6.2ABV, and it reminds me of Paulaner Oktoberfest lager.
  8. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Even my dog is on gabapentin 2x daily.
  9. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Just received the confirmation at 7:15am that Nicki's surgery is a go for this Friday. Pre-op phone call is at 6am tomorrow. Thankfully they're just keeping her overnight.
  10. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    I stopped by the shop to pick up my commission check for August. The owner showed me a tub with 6 HK 36k kits. They had to cut the receivers when they received them from the LE agency. They should do pretty well when I list them.......one every 2 weeks. We'll see if they close near this...
  11. M

    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Met with the orthopedic surgeon today. He showed us the xrays, ct scans, and MRI. The lesion was real obvious. He said that since Nicki is physically active and in great shape that the surgery should be done before the hairline fracture becomes a full fracture, so she can get back to her...
  12. M

    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    We've a good size fire about 20 miles away. It's been burning for about 3 weeks and is over 10,000 acres. Our AQI @ 7pm is 166.
  13. M

    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Sugar doesn't GAF either.:eek:
  14. M

    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    We'll know more Tuesday, but we were told if she does not regain the ability walk on the leg that they can insert a steel rod to support it.
  15. M

    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    We just experienced an ER visit. Sunday my wife was complaining about a pain in her hip, but couldn't pinpoint the pain. By Tuesday morning she couldn't stand or walk on the right leg, but sitting or laying down there was nothing. Again, she tried to press and find the exact pain point and...
  16. M

    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    I 100% agree with what all the pre- and full blown diabetics have stated about nutrition. I'm neither so I can't relate, but I can give my .02 on nutrition. Life is about choices. I seriously cut back on bad carbs and sugar in March. I have all, but eliminated "white" stuff and processed...
  17. M

    Gateway Subdivision

    These forest and dead fall blends are what you seek. https://www.sceneryexpress.com/products.asp?dept=1233
  18. M

    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    No thank you, nope, I'll pass.
  19. M

    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Welcome back Justin. I don't think leaving your previous employer was such a bad thing. You've greatly improved your quality of life.
  20. M

    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Happy Birthday Hughie!!! 80 is a milestone




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