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kbkchooch said:
Gotta call the doctor today and see what he wants to do next. After the surgery, they upped my Avoratatin dosage. One of the listed side effects is muscle weakness, and joint pain and oh boy it has hit with a vengeance. I had a little discomfort with the old dosage, but it wasn’t anything I couldn’t live with. Now getting out of the chair or getting out of a vehicle, the first two or three steps are an adventure, hips don’t wanna straighten,,my muscles can barely pull me off the John. My movement looks really bad for a guy that’s only 64.
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Karl - I have refused to take Atorvastatin any more because of the muscle and joint side effects. Not sure if that's the drug that you are referring to.
 
Todd. Happy Birthday.

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santafewillie said:
Karl - I have refused to take Atorvastatin any more because of the muscle and joint side effects. Not sure if that's the drug that you are referring to.
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I think I am gonna back off of it for a week or 2 and see if I feel better, then I can let the DR. know for sure. One of the other side effects is extremely loose stool or diarrhea . That hit Saturday out of the blue, that goodness I was home! It has been better since.
 
Good morning all!

A very busy day of running so far, so I'm kind of later than usual. I was on for a few minutes this morning.

Not quite as cold as the previous few days. Currently 23F with an expected high of 36F. The air was fairly damp
this morning when I hauled the garbage/recycle bins out the curb, so it felt much colder. It has since seemed to
dry out a bit and feels more pleasant. Full sunny skies expected throughout the day.

Other than busy with some last minute Christmas errands and a post office run to get the Christmas cards stamped and
in the mail, not much else going on other than the usual stuff.

Have a safe day everyone!
 


boogietrain94 said:
so question for the wise of the forums. what is the reason over seas trains run 100+ mph but over here in MERICA they only are max at like 75mph


and for the Brits of this page don't try to make me convert to kph because math was not my strong suit and I forgot the formula
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What formula? MPH is good enough for me. :cool:

As for the speed restriction of 75mph in the U.S.A. I do not know. Maybe you did not use flexitrack?
 
boogietrain94 said:
so question for the wise of the forums. what is the reason over seas trains run 100+ mph but over here in MERICA they only are max at like 75mph


and for the Brits of this page don't try to make me convert to kph because math was not my strong suit and I forgot the formula
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160kph and 120kph roughly.

US is predominantly a freight country and the system is geared to freight speeds. Passenger trains run at the speed supported by the rails.

They only run 100mph on track sections that have been upgraded to support those speeds.

While in Japan the Shinkansen can run up to 200mph, that is on special dedicate track that only serves Shinkansen, is designed for the speed, and is constantly monitored.

In Germany they’ve been upgrading track but a lot still maxes out at slower speeds so they don’t get constant high speed on most lines.
 
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boogietrain94 said:
so question for the wise of the forums. what is the reason over seas trains run 100+ mph but over here in MERICA they only are max at like 75mph
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Trains have speed restrictions primarily for safety and operational efficiency. These restrictions are implemented to manage risks associated with various factors, including:

  • Track Conditions: Curvature, track quality, and maintenance status can necessitate lower speeds to prevent derailments.
  • Signaling Systems: Speed limits are often dictated by signaling systems that ensure safe train operations, especially in areas with intersections or grade crossings.
  • Environmental Factors: Weather conditions, such as rain or snow, can affect traction and visibility, requiring trains to slow down.
  • Operational Safety: Regulations, such as those from the Federal Railroad Administration, enforce speed limits to protect passengers, crew, and infrastructure from accidents.
 
chadbag said:
160kph and 120kph roughly.

US is predominantly a freight country and the system is geared to freight speeds. Passenger vehicles run at the speed supported by the rails.

They only run 100mph on track sections that have been upgraded to support those speeds.

While in Japan the Shinkansen can run up to 200mph, that is on special dedicate track that only serves Shinkansen, is designed for the speed, and is constantly monitored.

In Germany they’ve been upgrading track but a lot still maxes out at slower speeds so they don’t get constant high speed on most lines.
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oOoOO ok
 


It’s 9:25am. I’m tired. I woke up around 5:40am (and that after several wake up episodes) and didn’t really go back to sleep until does off for 30 minutes at 8am. Woke up again and laid in bed and decided to get up. Maybe take a short nap after lunch.

At 9-9:10 it was only 40F. Looks overcast from the bathroom window. Yesterday the forecast for today was sunny. Not turning overcasty until Wednesday afternooon.

The forecast still shows low 50S and claims mostly sunny right now with partly cloudy 🌤️ most of the day. We’ll see.
 
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