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Old 07-15-14, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
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It's gotta get chilly at 14,000 ft.
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
Which I'm assuming is not actually happening?
...no thanks to you, missy.
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Old 07-15-14, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
It's gotta get chilly at 14,000 ft.
One of the worst rides I have ever done. Then one has to try and ride out the descent without destroying their bike.
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Boozer is finally gone. I really disliked that dude.
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
...no thanks to you, missy.
What, now I'm responsible for @surgeonstone's heart attack too?
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Old 07-15-14, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
OK, the toxic spawn of @LAJ's garden.

By the way, did you ever take methotrexate in your brew of magic potions?
My mom was on it briefly but her liver wouldn't tolerate it. Her liver had nearly failed once already so I was against even trying it but she was desperate. Why? Are you taking it? Are you tolerating it okay?
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Originally Posted by LAJ
One of the worst rides I have ever done. Then one has to try and ride out the descent without destroying their bike.
Sounds brutal. And then very chilly.
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
What, now I'm responsible for @surgeonstone's heart attack too?
...it's either you or @coasting, take your pick.
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Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
I especially like that, because whenever I have a minor surgical or test procedure like septoplasty, knee cartilage work, hernia repair, even endoscopy and colonoscopy I have to get cleared pre-op due to my cardiology history. I know what it's like.
I have gone through this with every surgery for 25 years. I have a conduction abnormality that looks for all the world like I'm having an acute MI. Seven years ago I was making rounds and got severe chest pains and diphoretic. I went to the ER. , same story. Guys I said , it's gastritis or an ulcer. It is not an MI. They wanted to start a lytic drug which , if it was an ulcer , would be disastrous. I would not let them but I did end up with a completely normal cardiac cath. Kind of funny.
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Originally Posted by datlas
j point elevation?
Yup
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I'm more stunned that your name is Charlie. Totally ruins the image.
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Originally Posted by RUOkie
I just didn't post on BF for a few months
Well yeah but why?
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Originally Posted by surgeonstone
Well yeah but why?
How can you resist our witty repartee'.
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We joke about Fox News, but I actually had Fox News Denver frantically trying to reach me for comment last night before the 9:00 news. Called the office and the house, and then sent me an email. I did not respond.

My wife and I talked about it last night. I'm not normally one to comment and, it's Fox.
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Originally Posted by RollCNY
I'm more stunned that your name is Charlie. Totally ruins the image.
Well there's been Chuckles( big sister ), Chas the **** (best friend), Chuck. (High school) , Chuckie wuckie the big fat duckie( little sister ), Charl (brother), and Prince Charles , ( professor ). Take your pick. I am immune to all.
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Boozer is finally gone. I really disliked that dude.
Who is he.
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Originally Posted by surgeonstone
Who is he.
Bulls. Basketball. Whiny ass.
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
Which I'm assuming is not actually happening?
"Elizabeth , I'm coming to get you honey "
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Originally Posted by RollCNY
I wish you well, and strength in resisting the urge. My suggestion to you is that if the pain gets unbearable, go ride your bike. You are going to be in agony either way, but some wind in your face will go a long way.
I really like that advice. Will have to try it.
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Bulls. Basketball. Whiny ass.
Oh, I thought you meant some 41'er like razor or something.
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I obviously know very little about basketball , or any sport involving balls , I include sex in that description.
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Boozer is finally gone. I really disliked that dude.
Me too.
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Originally Posted by Makel
Ding Ding!!! Winner winner chicken dinner!!

Methotrexate does not sound familiar, so I will say no.

I took all this stuff. But they would have different names sometimes. The Mustargen was the worst, Oncovin caused lots of pain, and Vincristine/Bleomycin combo was particularly awesome in killing all my blood cells good and bad, thus always resulting in a week of deferment. There was one, can't remember which one that was really hard on my heart, to the point that I almost came out of the chair and yanked needle out of my port in a kind of uncontrolled reflex motion. Grannie had to calm me down on those days.

I really liked the bag of steroids and other drugs that I would get each week, I felt good for about an hour. I always ate French fries while I was getting chemo. :-)
My sister used to go to one particular Mexican restaurant after her chemo. She really loved it and mom was worried she'd hate it when all her sessions were over but she got lucky and still likes it.
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Originally Posted by surgeonstone
Well there's been Chuckles( big sister ), Chas the **** (best friend), Chuck. (High school) , Chuckie wuckie the big fat duckie( little sister ), Charl (brother), and Prince Charles , ( professor ). Take your pick. I am immune to all.
Chuck Biscuits?

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