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charvik said:
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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:lmao:AWESOME news!!!
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:lmao: So happy for your son. What a relief!
 
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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:bowtie: Congrats Dilfer. I will have a celebratory freeze pop in honor of you and Cal tonight.
 
Got a VIP tour of the UPS Worldsort facility in Lousiville today along with a session in one of the flight simulators they use to train/retrain their pilots. Very cool stuff. Landing a 737 is stressful. :sadbanana:

 
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:

We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family.

Thank you for reading.
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Cool beans. Happy for all you; less stress for you and Mrs SLB, and little guy is happier. The Mrs is gonna be relaxed, and you're gonna get laid more. You getting laid more is gonna put you a great frame of mind to come here and bring the funny. When all that happens, you're one of my favorite posters.Sorry...I just like to figure out how this is going to help me.

Seriously, though, great stuff, and congrats.

 
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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That's great news. Good to hear.
 
General Malaise said:
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll said:
General Malaise said:
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll said:
Oh my. Trainwreck anybody? THIS is the surest "This will not end well." I have ever seen.
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He's just not content ruining one thread?
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Coast is clear, he's outta there for now, and onto trading options and commodities. :excited: It will be a bloodbath.
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Can't wait until he tells me he was on the right side of a trade that blows up.
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Is there a way I can just short him?
 
Thoughts on my first Skyline chili experience:

1. My first inclination would be to get the chili cheese dogs but I went for the full experience and got the sphagetti.

2. This stuff looks nasty.

3. They give you a crapload of cheese to disguise the nasty lookingness.

4. It's an interesting flavor. Not a huge fan of the cinnamon but it's not bad. I think I'd like this particular flavor more on the "coneys".

5. I have no doubt that this stuff is racing towards my colon at warp speed.

 
Thanks guys. I can't tell you what a life changer this has been. Right after I posted this Mrs. SLB called and said his doctor wants him to stop the Concerta altogether and just take his new ned med, Tenex, in the morning. Hopefully this is how things will be for now on.

BobbyLayne said:
You getting laid more is gonna put you a great frame of mind to come here and bring the funny. When all that happens, you're one of my favorite posters.

Sorry...I just like to figure out how this is going to help me.
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:goodposting: :lmao: Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it. I know I haven't been all that funny lately and I feed on laughs much like clowns feed on little children. That is just the way I grew up. Some guys tried to see how much more they could bench press than their buddies, we tried to see who could be the funniest but not in a Jackass sort of way. That is probably why I made that FB post Sunday which is the equivalent of lighting your farts on fire. Thankfully I have a wonderful wife that gets my sense of humor.

 
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heckmanm said:
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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That's great news. Good to hear.
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St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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I'm so far behind on this thread but glad I caught this one. Such fantastic news. :shrug: :thumbup:
 
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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:shrug: That's great news. If you don't mind me asking, what was the new med? I have a younger sibling that sounds pretty similar to this, so I was just curious about what worked for your son.
 
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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Great news SLB!I hope and pray he continues to get better. :goodposting: :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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Very cool. :goodposting:
 
St. Louis Bob said:
he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs.
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woo.. who fired the pepper spray in here... wow :goodposting:
 
njherdfan said:
That's great news. If you don't mind me asking, what was the new med? I have a younger sibling that sounds pretty similar to this, so I was just curious about what worked for your son.
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It's called Tenex. I picked them up from school Monday and when I asked Cal how school was he replied "Great! Two stickers, no homework!"When I got home from work tonight Mrs. SLB says "know how he hasn't had homework all week? Well he just hasn't been bringing it home." I asked Cal why and he said "I thought if I didn't bring it home I wouldn't have to do it."Damn it. :goodposting:
 
Stuck in Richmond, VA tonight. Staying at a hotel near the airport and this place is jam packed. People have been lined up in the lobby since about 5pm. It's finally clearing out now.

This guy is here. For $8 a pop, you go into a conference room with a few hundred people and just stare at him. He doesn't say anything, he doesn't do anything. He just lets you "stare into his eyes" for 45 minutes and suddenly all your problems are supposed to go away.

Brilliant. I really wish I had thought of something like that.

 
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Stuck in Richmond, VA tonight. Staying at a hotel near the airport and this place is jam packed. People have been lined up in the lobby since about 5pm. It's finally clearing out now.

This guy is here. For $8 a pop, you go into a conference room with a few hundred people and just stare at him. He doesn't say anything, he doesn't do anything. He just lets you "stare into his eyes" for 45 minutes and suddenly all your problems are supposed to go away.

Brilliant. I really wish I had thought of something like that.
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Jeebus. Can we send this guy to the Middle East to stare at, say, everybody?
 
I drove up to Dallas today to pick up some restaurant equipment I bought in an online auction. I think the Mexican who was pulling my order and loading my truck told me to pull into the warehouse, but there may be a language barrier. So I pull in and he loads me up and I drive away. At least as far as the garage door, where a bread rack i just bought, and they loaded into the back of my truck hit the garage door on my out.I get out and look. Bread rack looks ok, aluminum rollup garage door has maybe a 10-14" dent in the corner. Not bad, but door cannot go down.

I leave and as I am driving they call and say they want my a copy of my insurance card and Drivers Lisc. I tell them they loaded the truck in their warehouse and I did not see how I was to blame, and I already 20 miles away, and I'll call them tomorrow.

Am I responsible for the door? Am I required to give them that info?

I bid with these guys a lot and will likely do more profitable biz with them in the future and I do not want to "principle" myself out of a good thing.

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St. Louis Bob said:
njherdfan said:
That's great news. If you don't mind me asking, what was the new med? I have a younger sibling that sounds pretty similar to this, so I was just curious about what worked for your son.
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It's called Tenex. I picked them up from school Monday and when I asked Cal how school was he replied "Great! Two stickers, no homework!"When I got home from work tonight Mrs. SLB says "know how he hasn't had homework all week? Well he just hasn't been bringing it home." I asked Cal why and he said "I thought if I didn't bring it home I wouldn't have to do it."Damn it. :bag:
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cosjobs said:
I drove up to Dallas today to pick up some restaurant equipment I bought in an online auction. I think the Mexican who was pulling my order and loading my truck told me to pull into the warehouse, but there may be a language barrier. So I pull in and he loads me up and I drive away. At least as far as the garage door, where a bread rack i just bought, and they loaded into the back of my truck hit the garage door on my out.I get out and look. Bread rack looks ok, aluminum rollup garage door has maybe a 10-14" dent in the corner. Not bad, but door cannot go down.I leave and as I am driving they call and say they want my a copy of my insurance card and Drivers Lisc. I tell them they loaded the truck in their warehouse and I did not see how I was to blame, and I already 20 miles away, and I'll call them tomorrow.Am I responsible for the door? Am I required to give them that info?I bid with these guys a lot and will likely do more profitable biz with them in the future and I do not want to "principle" myself out of a good thing. :lmao:
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Compromise. Negotiate. Haggle. But god darn...I'd pay a lot of money to see you on Judge Judy against these guys. I'd probably use that as my "Make A Wish" should it ever come down to getting one.
 
njherdfan said:
St. Louis Bob said:
njherdfan said:
That's great news. If you don't mind me asking, what was the new med? I have a younger sibling that sounds pretty similar to this, so I was just curious about what worked for your son.
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It's called Tenex. I picked them up from school Monday and when I asked Cal how school was he replied "Great! Two stickers, no homework!"When I got home from work tonight Mrs. SLB says "know how he hasn't had homework all week? Well he just hasn't been bringing it home." I asked Cal why and he said "I thought if I didn't bring it home I wouldn't have to do it."Damn it. :goodposting:
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Awesome.My sons confused Michael Jordan for Michael Jackson tonight...it was an awkward conversation with one of them thinking Air Jordan was dead and that the King of Pop had been eaten by zombies. :lmao:
 
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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Man, I just read this. So great. So happy for you guys.
 
Oliver Humanzee said:
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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Man, I just read this. So great. So happy for you guys.
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:( Awesome. Next step is you or your wife getting tested. ADHD is highly genetic. Good luck!
 
cosjobs said:
I drove up to Dallas today to pick up some restaurant equipment I bought in an online auction. I think the Mexican who was pulling my order and loading my truck told me to pull into the warehouse, but there may be a language barrier. So I pull in and he loads me up and I drive away. At least as far as the garage door, where a bread rack i just bought, and they loaded into the back of my truck hit the garage door on my out.I get out and look. Bread rack looks ok, aluminum rollup garage door has maybe a 10-14" dent in the corner. Not bad, but door cannot go down.I leave and as I am driving they call and say they want my a copy of my insurance card and Drivers Lisc. I tell them they loaded the truck in their warehouse and I did not see how I was to blame, and I already 20 miles away, and I'll call them tomorrow.Am I responsible for the door? Am I required to give them that info?I bid with these guys a lot and will likely do more profitable biz with them in the future and I do not want to "principle" myself out of a good thing. :excited:
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:lmao: :lmao: Oh man, I don't know why you crack me up so much but you do. As I began to read that I had already seen the :confused: at the bottom. So when I got to the part about you and the language barrier, and then you pulling your truck in for a load, I knew exactly what was going to happen and started cracking up.It ended up not so funny, sorry man, but thanks for the laugh. I guess it reminded of this time I drove 1100 miles back to LA from Fort Collins. In a U-Haul with all my ####. Unscathed. Meeting family at Pancho's, I got all fired up once I saw them. Everybody's waving. Including the valet who I, in turn, waved off because I got this! But their waves were for me to stop. I rammed that parking garage so hard I thought it was gonna fall down on top of us. Welcome back, here's your first bill. :lmao:
 
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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Thats great Bob. I hope he adapts well to the meds. I have a cousin who was suspended from KINDERGARTEN for kicking the teacher. He was a mess for years until they diagnosed him. Now he's an aricraft mechanic, one of only two to graduate on his first testing. Great to hear!
 
Thanks again everyone. :excited:

Bonzai said:
Awesome. Next step is you or your wife getting tested. ADHD is highly genetic. Good luck!
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Early_10 said:
Thats great Bob. I hope he adapts well to the meds. I have a cousin who was suspended from KINDERGARTEN for kicking the teacher. He was a mess for years until they diagnosed him. Now he's an aricraft mechanic, one of only two to graduate on his first testing. Great to hear!
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Yeah, my wife is ADD no doubt about it. It is a real drag. Thanks to her witch of a mother, she is in deep denial about it and any mention of testing for her is the beginning of a fight. My main goal right now is to get Cal right and in particular through this school year. We are going to be moving soon for no other reason than to get him into a good school that can help him with these challenges.I'm of course no angel here myself. He learns a little too much from me what some would call "questionable morals." I just call it family tradition.
 
Awesome news SLB! :nerd: Thanks for sharing.

Somewhat related i guess. I take meds for OCD..it basically took over my life right after college. The meds have been a tremendous help..more than i can even explain.

But now i am scared to death of my kids going through what i went through in dealing with this, and it definitely has a hereditary component to it. Anyways, my almost 4 year old shows signs of it at times, and it just about brings me to tears. Only time will tell if its just normal idicsyncracies that toddlers tend to get caught up on or whether its something more. But I worry. We all worry..its our job.

Anyways, thanks again for your story and best wishes for Cal. I love the FFA ifamily, and especially you fine folks in this thread.

 
St. Louis Bob said:
If anybody cares since I mentioned some of these issues in the past:We got the results of the hours and hours of testing done on Cal 3 weeks ago. The good news is that he isn't bi-polar or autistic but has severe ADHD. According to the doctor "if friends of yours say their kid has ADHD, more than likely, it isn't even close to what Calvin has." So they halved the Concerta (Ritalin derivative) that he has been taking with plans to discontinue use altogether. In its place they started him on a new med that was 1mg the first 10 days, then 2mg the next 10 with finally stopping at 3mg so his body can get use to it. It really has been a miracle. His head seems to be so much clearer that organizing his thoughts and communicating has dramatically improved. He hasn't had something that has just set him off in well over a week because of this. This is compared to several to multiple times a day. He is so much happier too. He has always been very intelligent and gotten good grades but as I documented here, was often in trouble because of conduct. The last 6 days of school he has gotten the best he could in conduct (two stickers) and has been so proud of himself. Things have been so much better around our home. He actually goes to sleep at night when we put him to bed. It has been a battle, and I mean a BATTLE, to put him to bed every night for the last 4 1/2 years. Imagine a terrible fight you have had with a SO, that is what we had to go through almost every night. If all of this wasn't awesome enough, he keeps telling me thank you for helping him and how much he loves me, something I make sure I tell my wife and kids every day, along with giving me long hugs. I know I generally come off here as a smart ### ########, and I am, but I'm much more of a sensitive soul that would do anything to help my friends and family. Thank you for reading.
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:thumbup: Awesome, man.
 
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