Dentist Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Terminalxylem said: Hmmm. I’ve had little trouble with people visiting me in Hawaii. And I made the trip to visit my sister when she was in San Fran, but never in New Hampshire. I wouldn’t want to go to Ft. Myers either. Do you pick up the flight tab? I gotta be honest I've never been to Hawaii and if my sister lived there I wouldn't go there either, don't like the idea of the flight time and time change. If she lived in Vegas I'd go twice a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Gr00vus said: Well Terminalxylem, I have some bad news... Ha. Definitely not a fan of the move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Dentist said: Do you pick up the flight tab? I gotta be honest I've never been to Hawaii and if my sister lived there I wouldn't go there either, don't like the idea of the flight time and time change. If she lived in Vegas I'd go twice a year No. Visitors get a free place to stay, vehicle, meals and a tour guide. They can pony up for the flight. Once or twice a year is plenty family interaction for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swanson Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 6 hours ago, Terminalxylem said: If NFL players had some semblance of fiscal responsibility, they could live and retire comfortably just about anywhere on the planet. Personally, I’d take a big pay cut to play for San Diego, San Fran, Seattle or Denver. If they had some semblance of fiscal responsibility they'd all live in non-income tax states. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swanson Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 13 hours ago, Dentist said: Interestingly enough I have a sister who lives in Ft. Myers, so she's in a wonderful climate. I haven't visited her in 10 years, nor have her friends, my dad hates traveling to her and will only do it once per year out of obligation. I've seen similar experiences with multiple people.. people with homes in the Caribbean and such.. people just won't go out of their way to come to you... whereas now I live 5 min from my parents and my kids have a wonderful relationship with their grandparents... my sisters kids barely have any relationship with them by comparison. Since we moved to FL I can't beat the visitors off with a stick. Visitors we lived within a few miles of in Houston and see more frequently now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcat01 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Just saw this about Lasik. Lasik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kutta Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 4:41 PM, Gr00vus said: Razors/razor blades. There's probably something better, and I've tried many of the alternatives recommended here in various threads, but the top end Gilletttes really seem to do the least amount of damage to my face and last longer. I'll tell ya, those Mach 3's are a damn good razor. I shave my head and face a few times a week and it's always a great shave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuke Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 7 hours ago, bcat01 said: Just saw this about Lasik. Lasik Looks like I’m waiting another 10 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brony Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Lillie Q Carolina Gold BBQ sauce with any smoked meat is $. Q-tips over cotton swabs. Really good beer over so-so beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycriesmary Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 19 minutes ago, Brony said: Lillie Q Carolina Gold BBQ sauce with any smoked meat is $. Q-tips over cotton swabs. Really good beer over so-so beer. I still don't understand how people drink Bud and Coors, or the like. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binky The Doormat Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 8 hours ago, bcat01 said: Just saw this about Lasik. Lasik yikes - I always wanted Lasik, but was told my corneas were too thin. This could have really gone wrong for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, skycriesmary said: I still don't understand how people drink Bud and Coors, or the like. I feel the same about any beer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 48 minutes ago, shuke said: Looks like I’m waiting another 10 years. Maybe you can invest your $100k in lasik research? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIronSheik Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 18 hours ago, bcat01 said: Just saw this about Lasik. Lasik This has always been my fear with Lasik. You go in for elbow surgery and they mess up, you might have some slight pain in your elbow when you move it a certain way. You go in for Lasik surgery and they mess up, you're blind. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesar Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 3 hours ago, TheIronSheik said: This has always been my fear with Lasik. You go in for elbow surgery and they mess up, you might have some slight pain in your elbow when you move it a certain way. You go in for Lasik surgery and they mess up, you're blind. Yeah, but lets be real. The chance of them messing up BOTH eyes is pretty astronomical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIronSheik Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, Caesar said: Yeah, but lets be real. The chance of them messing up BOTH eyes is pretty astronomical. But I don't want to be blind in either eye. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. furley Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, TheIronSheik said: But I don't want to be blind in either eye. "Let the blind man cast stones at the eye of a camel, gb" -Winston Churchill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIronSheik Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, mr. furley said: "Let the blind man cast stones at the eye of a camel, gb" -Winston Churchill How drunk was he when he said that? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlwiles Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 PSA for the folks in here talking about buying good TP DO NOT buy Quilted Northern if you have a septic tank. There's a chemical additive that's added to the paper-making process to help give it strength when wet (like in paper towels) so they don't break down/dissolve like normal TP does. I used to work at the Georgia Pacific mill that made QN and Sparkle paper towels. I forget the ppm dosages but QN gets 2/3 of the amount of chemical that the towels get. QN was originally invented for women who complained about their fingers going through their TP while wiping, but it'll wreck your septic system. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. furley Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, TheIronSheik said: How drunk was he when he said that? substantially, i'd say, considering he believes that camels are a real thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kutta Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 15 hours ago, skycriesmary said: I still don't understand how people drink Bud and Coors, or the like. When I'm at a divey bar and want something "safe," Bud Light is always my go to. I don't trust the glasses in those places, or what comes out of the gun. And I don't want to get a funny look by ordering a fancy IPA or something they don't have. Bud Light bottle is always available and I'll never get any funny looks or diseases ordering it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NutterButter Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 1:34 PM, bcat01 said: Just saw this about Lasik. Lasik I'm pretty glad that this guy didn't bring this up prior to me getting the procedure b/c I might not have gotten it done and I'd still be wearing crappy glasses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 12 hours ago, TheIronSheik said: This has always been my fear with Lasik. You go in for elbow surgery and they mess up, you might have some slight pain in your elbow when you move it a certain way. You go in for Lasik surgery and they mess up, you're blind. Except that it hasn’t happened as a direct result of the surgery. Granted, the reporting of such complications is problematic. There is at least one case of an eye infection leading to loss of vision as a delayed complication of lasik, but there are also people who’ve gone blind from infections associated with contacts. And I’m sure someone has died from complications of elbow surgery, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuke Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 17 hours ago, TheIronSheik said: This has always been my fear with Lasik. You go in for elbow surgery and they mess up, you might have some slight pain in your elbow when you move it a certain way. You go in for Lasik surgery and they mess up, you're blind. You know people die from surgery infections all the time, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 11/16/2019 at 12:28 AM, shuke said: You know people die from surgery infections all the time, right? But for most other surgeries, there's no alternative as non-invasive to remedy the problem as glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianmarco Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 SSD drive for computer hard drive. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Was reading a thread on the Bogleheads forum (financial/investing advice), asking what they considered their best financial splurge. Lasik was one of the more common answers, with many people adding they wish they hadn't delayed doing it. And these are some of the most frugal people on the internet. I don't need corrective eyewear, so it's easy for me to say, but it really seems like concerns of Lasik going awry are overblown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortably numb Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Terminalxylem said: Was reading a thread on the Bogleheads forum (financial/investing advice), asking what they considered their best financial splurge. Lasik was one of the more common answers, with many people adding they wish they hadn't delayed doing it. And these are some of the most frugal people on the internet. I don't need corrective eyewear, so it's easy for me to say, but it really seems like concerns of Lasik going awry are overblown. Same boat Come on guys Getting a filling can lead to permanent nerve damage or death if you read the fine print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, comfortably numb said: Same boat Come on guys Getting a filling can lead to permanent nerve damage or death if you read the fine print. So can driving a car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[scooter] Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Bee-resistant walls. Definitely worth the price. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, comfortably numb said: Same boat Come on guys Getting a filling can lead to permanent nerve damage or death if you read the fine print. I can't read the fine print without my glasses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Extra-strength condoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTskibum Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 3:55 PM, James Bond said: Bosch dishwasher. If you try one, you won't look back. Awful, I will definitely go with a different brand next time, 1000 dollars, 4 years old, and issues like the soap not opening all the time. It is 2-3 times louder when now when compared to when i bought it, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Ball 2K3 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, MTskibum said: Awful, I will definitely go with a different brand next time, 1000 dollars, 4 years old, and issues like the soap not opening all the time. It is 2-3 times louder when now when compared to when i bought it, etc. Couldn't disagree more. Will never buy another brand than Bosch when it comes to dishwashers. About seven years, still working great, still wouldnt know if it was running if it wasnt for the little red dot on the floor and I have horribly hard water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Hoard Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 23 hours ago, Terminalxylem said: So can driving a car. There is never a 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msommer Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 2:05 PM, CletiusMaximus said: Good champagne a real cigar cutter higher quality tailored suit Cuban over Dominicans. Cigars, obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msommer Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 and to supplement tailored suits, tailored shirts, even casual shirts. Been hooked since '91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutterButter Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Anyone mention vasectomy yet? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 On 11/18/2019 at 12:21 PM, Leroy Hoard said: There is never a 100%. My point is people take unlikely risks all the time, even some life threatening ones. Including the guys who are fearful of going blind from lasik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 10:56 PM, BeTheMatch said: Is blindness considered a serious complication? That's what I'm afraid of. Exactly this. Maybe it's a very small percentage of people, but yeah, going blind sounds pretty terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Hoard Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Otis said: Exactly this. Maybe it's a very small percentage of people, but yeah, going blind sounds pretty terrible. You think it sounds bad, wait until you see how it looks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 And I wear one day disposable contacts which are a minor inconvenience but generally fine. I'd rather not have to, and have even better vision than with the contacts, but at the risk of going blind or having major eye discomfort? Even if it's a 1/1000 risk? Just seems like I'm better off where I am. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The General Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 6:39 PM, skycriesmary said: I still don't understand how people drink Bud and Coors, or the like. Bud/Coors light when you are in the sun all day is just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The General Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 8:29 PM, McJose said: Agree and I don’t even drink wine. But my wife does...and who can blame her. We’ve probably had every type of wine opener invented. There’s an electric one gathering dust somewhere around here. The waiter’s wine opener is still the go-to. Can’t beat it. https://images.app.goo.gl/PiboEAvq2iZdxo1R6 We’ve got at least 3 in the house. I even keep one in my travel shaving kit since it opens beer bottles too. Yup all you need. If you have decent bottles of vino that you drink more frequently but are only going to have a glass this thing has been great: Coravin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTskibum Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 8:58 PM, Terminalxylem said: I feel the same about any beer. A doctor from Hawaii that does not drink beer. What are the odds? Like to ski and rock climb? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The General Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I go with the dealership on car repairs. They charge more but it's no hassle and I haven't had to deal with a bunch of bull#### :knocksowood: In similar vein I'm never going cheap again on car tires. Just pay the extra per tire ends up being worth it Haircuts. Would go cheaper but been going to the same guy forever and don't have to think about it Shampoo. Just steal the wife's, she buys some deluxe stuff Produce and Meats, food in general really 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, MTskibum said: A doctor from Hawaii that does not drink beer. What are the odds? Like to ski and rock climb? Not sure what you're getting at. Sounds like a set up for a joke? Anyhoo, I like most outdoor activities. But for skiing, I prefer Vail over Montana. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminalxylem Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Otis said: And I wear one day disposable contacts which are a minor inconvenience but generally fine. I'd rather not have to, and have even better vision than with the contacts, but at the risk of going blind or having major eye discomfort? Even if it's a 1/1000 risk? Just seems like I'm better off where I am. What risk would be acceptable? One in a million? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTskibum Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Terminalxylem said: Not sure what you're getting at. Sounds like a set up for a joke? Anyhoo, I like most outdoor activities. But for skiing, I prefer Vail over Montana. Sorry, i did read through your other posts and it seems to be quite the coincidence. There was someone that was a doctor from Hawaii from another fantasy football site that did not drink. I even went skiing with him in Vail a few years ago, which makes your previous post all the more suspect. However he did not have a 20 year old kid, as one of your previous posts mentions. Just a coincidence it seems, sorry for the confusion. Edited November 23, 2019 by MTskibum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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