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[singdaw]

EIGHT!

[singdaw]

Good night, friends.

[George]

CONGRATULATIONS to DR George on his lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!

Thanks, Singdaw!

[Ron Pulliam]

I have responded to the idiot via castrec. With facts. And I have all his insane e-mails that I'd be more than happy to share. Bottom line: On Saturday, after the package had been delivered, he was the LIAR, telling me repeatedly, over and over, that no package had arrived. Well, the USPS is pretty good about proof of delivery. Then he cancels his PayPal dispute because he now knows they know he was lying. And he admits on castrec that he DID get the package on Saturday - do you think this idiot had the courtesy to e-mail and tell me that and APOLOGIZE? Nope, not him. If anyone is on there, do feel free to take him on - that would be great.

What is "castrec"?  What is the actual site name?

It's an e-mail listserv. Click here for more information and info on how to subscribe:

https://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/castrecl

Thank you, George!

[Ron Pulliam]

My sometimes cleaning guy, Brian, is getting married in a couple weeks. I won’t be able to attend, but I’d like to send a gift. But what? What might two 30-ish guys need or want? Any ideas?

Are they registered anywhere?   

If not, are they coffee lovers?  Perhaps a French press and a couple of cups?

[Ron Pulliam]

Ron, I hope your new orthotics work out for you. I’ve been wearing custom orthotics for about ten years now and do like them. The first two pair were great from day 1, but my third pair have not. The first time they made them they weren’t right at all. They sent them back and the owner of the lab said he’d make them himself, but he was out of the country. So I waited. And waited. I have them now, but was told I’d have to break them in. Really? We’ll see. They’re certainly not comfortable as they are. They must fit your feet correctly. And I’ve found that not all shoes will take an orthotic equally.

This is my first time.  The lady told me to wear them for an hour today...and two hours tomorrow, but not to exceed that because I might find my feet get sore.

I wore them for several hours today.  Just couldn't find a time to remove my shoes.  I wasn't on my feet the whole time.

They are quite different.  My balance was a bit off...and now, several hours after removing my shoes, my feet feel quite strange.

Time will tell.

[Jeanne]

My sometimes cleaning guy, Brian, is getting married in a couple weeks. I won’t be able to attend, but I’d like to send a gift. But what? What might two 30-ish guys need or want? Any ideas?

Congratulations to Brian.  I suggest doing a Google search under registries.  If he is there you might find a good suggestion.

Good idea, Jane. I learned that many people share Brian’s name and that Amazon has a registry. I also saw some nice kitchen items that almost anyone could use.

[Jeanne]

I got them gift cards for some unique local restaurants that they hadn't gone to.  They loved it!

I was thinking about the same thing, but they live in an area I know nothing about.

[Ron Pulliam]

So this guy goes on a message board and still tries to trash BK’s business after getting the package, getting offered a refund when he basically never even had a problem and left a trail of lies his own self? I do hope someone takes him to task.

I once ordered from a guy on eBay.  After some time had passed, I opened a query asking for an update on the package.  The guy e-mailed me, most distraught, very certain I must have received it since he mailed it two days after I had ordered it.  He was incensed that I went through eBay even though i had no idea how to contact him directly.

A day or so later, he sheepishly sent an apology and found that the package he meant to send me had fallen off a table and was behind it. He thought he had mailed it.   He then did so, and I was happy to get it.

[Jeanne]

DR Rodz, was your concierge doctor able to do all you felt needed to be done? Are you happy with the results?

Yes, Jeanne. Was very pleased. Where I live, to find a skilled doc willing to come to the house is a blessing, but she was good even independent of that fact.

I’m glad to hear it. Finding a doctor you are happy with is a great thing.

[Jeanne]

My sometimes cleaning guy, Brian, is getting married in a couple weeks. I won’t be able to attend, but I’d like to send a gift. But what? What might two 30-ish guys need or want? Any ideas?

Are they registered anywhere?   

If not, are they coffee lovers?  Perhaps a French press and a couple of cups?

I hadn’t thought of that. Brian is a Starbucks fan. I’ll give that some thought.

[Jeanne]

Thanks to Jane,George, and Ron for their input. Appreciated!

[John G.]

Congratulations on the milestones, George and Rodzinski.

[John G.]

Starting Elvira Madigan, a 1960s Swedish flick from Sweden that I have never seen. The young actress is luminous snd, thanks to Criterion, the print is all color and light.

[John G.]

Great use of the Mozart Piano Concerto 21.

[Ron Pulliam]

I haven't really wanted to talk about my ENT visit yesterday, because I haven't really sussed out what I think about it.

They gave me a CT scan and another hearing test before I saw the doctor.

The doctor breezed in, did quick check of my record and then asked why i was back so soon.  He wanted to see me in six weeks and my visit yesterday was only four weeks.  I told him I took what they offered me, and he was quite put out that "they" seem to think they know better than the doctors.

He looked at my CT scan and wasn't heartened by what he saw.  My sinuses are somewhat swollen although the polyps have shrunk considerably.  He decided he needs a couple of more tests, one of which has to be done by a certified radiologist.  He then added, "That test is to rule out a brain tumor."

As amusing as that thought was, the only thing that went through my mind -- and continues to go through my mind -- is Woody Allen in "Hannah and Her Sisters" thinking for certain he has a brain tumor.

I see the doctor again in six weeks and it strikes me as weird that I am going to ponder a "brain tumor" for that long.

[John G.]

But I am fading. Will finish tomorrow.

[Ron Pulliam]

FWIW, I am quite certain I don't have a brain tumor, and I am not given to leaping to conclusions.

[Jeanne]

Ron, I hope your new orthotics work out for you. I’ve been wearing custom orthotics for about ten years now and do like them. The first two pair were great from day 1, but my third pair have not. The first time they made them they weren’t right at all. They sent them back and the owner of the lab said he’d make them himself, but he was out of the country. So I waited. And waited. I have them now, but was told I’d have to break them in. Really? We’ll see. They’re certainly not comfortable as they are. They must fit your feet correctly. And I’ve found that not all shoes will take an orthotic equally.

This is my first time.  The lady told me to wear them for an hour today...and two hours tomorrow, but not to exceed that because I might find my feet get sore.

I wore them for several hours today.  Just couldn't find a time to remove my shoes.  I wasn't on my feet the whole time.

They are quite different.  My balance was a bit off...and now, several hours after removing my shoes, my feet feel quite strange.

Time will tell.

So she advised you to break them in. This was the first time I was told that. They may need to make an adjustment. The podiatrist told me that it.s easy for him to do. When. Mine fit correctly I never go without them.

[John G.]

Hugs and vibes, Ron.

[Ron Pulliam]

Thanks to Jane,George, and Ron for their input. Appreciated!

You are most 'wekkum!

[Ron Pulliam]

Good night, friends.

Good night, Bok Choy!

[George]

I have responded to the idiot via castrec. With facts. And I have all his insane e-mails that I'd be more than happy to share. Bottom line: On Saturday, after the package had been delivered, he was the LIAR, telling me repeatedly, over and over, that no package had arrived. Well, the USPS is pretty good about proof of delivery. Then he cancels his PayPal dispute because he now knows they know he was lying. And he admits on castrec that he DID get the package on Saturday - do you think this idiot had the courtesy to e-mail and tell me that and APOLOGIZE? Nope, not him. If anyone is on there, do feel free to take him on - that would be great.

What is "castrec"?  What is the actual site name?

It's an e-mail listserv. Click here for more information and info on how to subscribe:

https://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/castrecl

Thank you, George!

You're welcome, Ron!

[George]

I got them gift cards for some unique local restaurants that they hadn't gone to.  They loved it!

I was thinking about the same thing, but they live in an area I know nothing about.

There is that. My friends lived fairly close, so I knew of some places that they might not have gone to.

[George]

Thanks to Jane,George, and Ron for their input. Appreciated!

You're welcome, Jeanne!

[George]

Congratulations on the milestones, George and Rodzinski.

Thanks, John!

[Jeanne]

FWIW, I am quite certain I don't have a brain tumor, and I am not given to leaping to conclusions.

I truly feel that many patients have a good sense of what is wrong with them. Doctors have their checklist to run through, but listening to the patient isn’t on it.

Vibes you are correct and you find what is wrong and are able to correct it.

[Jeanne]

Good night.

[George]

FWIW, I am quite certain I don't have a brain tumor, and I am not given to leaping to conclusions.

I truly feel that many patients have a good sense of what is wrong with them. Doctors have their checklist to run through, but listening to the patient isn’t on it.

Vibes you are correct and you find what is wrong and are able to correct it.

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~

[George]

A lull.