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[declansdad]

Happy Sunday Guys, hope you all had a good one. We had 7 hours of driving to watch DS and his volleyball team go 1 and 2 in a tournament today. Good times.

 

[pkondz]

Happy Thanksgiving guys!

Hope you enjoyed your meal with the princess!
Sounds like I should've been there...

Happy Sunday Guys, hope you all had a good one. We had 7 hours of driving to watch DS and his volleyball team go 1 and 2 in a tournament today. Good times.

You'll miss that when he's older.



No you won't.

 

[declansdad]

You'll miss that when he's older.

No you won't.

LOL, when he's older he can drive and I will be the one sleeping in the back seat.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

The Menu:
Turkey (mine is real, hers is fake)
Mashed Potatoes
Portabello Mushroom Risotto for Stuffing
Steamed Broccoli with Parmesan
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Truffle Oil (for her not me)
Rolls
Home Made Pumpkin Pie (if your home is Publix)

Chianti Classico as the beverage

Hope you had a nice early Thanksgiving with the PP. Now I'm hungry.

I am waiting for the Phins game to start so I can watch them lose again.

I see that once again, you have underestimated the Eagles' ability to out-awful their opponents.

You'll miss that when he's older.



No you won't.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

'Morning all...
Hope all are well and better if possible.
Things are slowly getting back to something resembling normal for me so I suspect that it's about time I started trying to get caught up around here.

 

[budamacdvcr]

Looking forward to getting through this week, and enjoying a short week next week with some family holiday time. Speaking of holidays, thought I would share a bit of Mickey decorating to hopefully put a smile on your Monday faces.

Needed to upgrade the structure of our Mickey Ears so used some wire frames to produce something sturdy and to fit in with the rest of the garland. I know Norm is gonna give me a hard time but just too nice out this weekend to not take advantage of getting a head start on this stuff. Nothing turned on yet and still a good amount of work to be done but we are ahead of the game now both inside and outside.

First JV high school basketball game today for DS. Played as the 6th man today for the most part, chipped in with 6 points, more than a few rebounds and blocks. Pretty good start for him and the team with a 31 point win.

Tomorrow we will have a 3.5 hour drive to a volleyball tournament that probably won't go as well.

Despite the grumblings and long weekends traveling for sports, now that those days are over I do miss them. Enjoy the times.

LOL, when he's older he can drive and I will be the one sleeping in the back seat.

Good luck with that one. Mine often needed to do school work on the Sunday drive back home or was icing the knee and couldn't drive.

'Morning all...
Hope all are well and better if possible.
Things are slowly getting back to something resembling normal for me so I suspect that it's about time I started trying to get caught up around here.

Good to hear getting back to normal

 

[declansdad]

I like the Stella part of this decoration.

Despite the grumblings and long weekends traveling for sports, now that those days are over I do miss them. Enjoy the times.

Good luck with that one. Mine often needed to do school work on the Sunday drive back home or was icing the knee and couldn't drive.

Good to hear getting back to normal

I probably wouldn't let him drive anyway, he has his mother's sense of direction.

 

[Emma's Dad]

Thanks guys…
I really appreciate the concerns and offerings. Like I said, y’all are good folk.

I really didn’t want to come off as just being whiny and figured that the real lesson was to remind myself and those I know that no matter what, it could be worse.
But then again, context is the real difference between information and understanding.
So at the risk of being whiny, here’s the story (and don’t feel like you actually have to read this)…


I took a bit of a trip couple days ago. Total distance traveled: 5 feet; speed at impact: 32 feet per second/per second. Gravity is an unforgiving thing ya’ know. Anyway, I was out back to grab a few tools from the shed for a project when my feet came out from under me while descending the inclined walkway that accesses it (damn rain and wet leaves). Bang, just that fast; landed square on my back. Probably whacked my head as well but at the moment the only thing I was conscious of was that I couldn’t move. Nothing was working. Couldn’t feel the legs, arms flat where they landed, fingers curled up in a ball, nothing responding to my thoughts. That was about 30 seconds of true terror.

Then I noticed that I could lift and move my head but that was still about all at the moment. I tried to holler out to the house but DW was working at the other end with the radio on and wasn’t going to hear me. Time for drastic and foolish measures (because I’m stupid like that). I figured I needed to see what bits of meat I could get any control of. Tried for the toes first and they could wiggle (a very good sign that). Fingers?, still no go, but now I had a pins-n-needles sensation in both arms (and that wasn’t good, but beat the previous nothing). I refocused on the lower body and after a bit was able to get the legs to move a little at the hips and then to raise my arms to where I could see ‘em. Fingers still curled up in a useless ball but I could probably roll if had to and I figured that I probably had to.

Slowly I decided to roll to the left and let myself drop down off the slick ramp and onto the ground. Some more effort and I got to my knees and then I was able to get up on my elbows. Tried once more to get the fingers to do something, anything, bit still nope. I took the backside on one hand and pushed at the other hand’s fingers just to get them to move, then repeated the process the other way. That seemed to remind my brain that I still had them attached and I figured out how to at least get them to wiggle. Next step, use the edge of the inclined ramp again to try and get vertical. Wasn’t quite working through but I got halfway up and kind’a flopped my torso over onto the ramp and caught my breath for a moment or two. The legs could move but there was no strength for lifting at first so, focus when back to the arms. I was able to reach and somewhat grasp the tools that I’d dropped so I spent the next minute or two tiring to get control of the fingers. It took a few tries but I was starting to rework the process out in my head and got the tools tucked into one pocket. Next step: can you get up? Another long process of concentrating and using the ramp for leverage but I pulled that off finally.

How long was I down? I really don’t know. My sense of time was going to way off for the rest of the day but I suspect a decent estimate from the fall to getting back to my feet was maybe ten or fifteen minutes. Still very short on strength but I began to shuffle my way into the house. Obviously this now had DW scared. We figured that since I was up and about that an ambulance wasn’t necessary (and it would have taken me to facilities I’d rather not patronize anyway) so we got in the car and headed to the nearest urgent care center. By the time we got there I was able to walk relatively well but slowly and had worked out how to move everything again. They checked me out at the center but ultimately referred me to a full emergency room where a CT-scan could be done.

Another trip, more paperwork (and the time it took to refigure how to hold a pen and sign my name) and they did a scan on my lower back, shoulder/neck areas and head. The worst symptom at this point was the pins I was feeling in my hands and forearms (imagine getting dozens of tetanus shots in your finger tips and palms simultaneously and having the process repeat non-stop). Since I didn’t land on my arms of hurt them in any apparent physical way these Docs were concerned that what was happening was probably in my skull (as it was effecting both sides). When the images came back there was much good news and some puzzling news. First off, no swelling or bleeding in the brain; no ruptured or slipped disks and no discernible fractures in the vertebra. What they did find was that I have “Stenosis” of the spine. That is where the openings in the column that the nerves pass through are shrinking over time. It’s congenital and obviously not a result of the fall but is likely leading to some contact between the narrowed bones and the now stressed nerves headed out toward my arms. They also found that one of the ligaments in my back has calcified. Basically I’ve got an extra bone that most folk don’t have. Don’t know yet how that plays in but it may have helped strengthen that part of the spine and might have protected me somewhat form the fall. They released me from Emergency with steroids, a mussel relaxer, some decent pain meds and a referral to a back specialist.

Since then things are improving, but aren’t quite right. The needles sensation has left most of my fingers and has been replaced with a burning pain that is sensitive to touch and cold. That runs from both index fingers up to either elbow. Neck is sore and stiff but the lower back seems to be mending. I have an appointment this the spine doctor Friday but am restricted by the meds from being able to drive (which has ended a long planned trip this weekend… stupid, stupid stupid!) but it could still be far worse. At least I have been allowed to work from home this Closing week. Still have to be logged in and working by 6am, but I’m also still employed, so I’ve got that going for me.


Well, that's the story.
Like I said, The important part is just remembering to prize and respect all that we do have.
Cause in the blink of an eye it can all disappear.

'Morning all...
Hope all are well and better if possible.
Things are slowly getting back to something resembling normal for me so I suspect that it's about time I started trying to get caught up around here.

Wow! That's scary indeed, Rob. Glad to hear you are getting back to normal. Any closer to figuring out what happened?

Happy 8th Anniversary to the DisDad's Club!




Also, my sincere gratitude on this Veteran's Day to all of you who have served.

8 years? What? That's crazy talk. Many memories through the years here.

Happy DISDad Day!

Love the pic, Randall! Booyah!!!

 

[Emma's Dad]

Happy Birthday, Tim!

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Happy Birthday, Tim!

Ditto!

 

[declansdad]

 

[cj9200]

The Pirate Princess made it back in NJ in time for class. Can tell the dogs are already missing her. I keep telling them she will be back in a month.

Happy Sunday Guys, hope you all had a good one. We had 7 hours of driving to watch DS and his volleyball team go 1 and 2 in a tournament today. Good times.

Seven hours? Wow, dedicated parent.

Hope you enjoyed your meal with the princess!
Sounds like I should've been there...

Very much did. This may be the best tasting turkey I have made. Because we went to the Keys, I soaked in it in the brine longer than normal. Stuffed myself and immediately laid down on the couch and fell asleep. There is plenty left if you want to come down.

LOL, when he's older he can drive and I will be the one sleeping in the back seat.

Good luck with that one. Mine often needed to do school work on the Sunday drive back home or was icing the knee and couldn't drive.

There is no way I can sleep when the Kid is driving. I am a nervous wreck. I didn't give her the nickname Crash for nothing. Although in her defense, both fender benders came a few months after she got a license.

I see that once again, you have underestimated the Eagles' ability to out-awful their opponents.

Thought about driving up there to spike the ball in your yard but said forget it because I would have to drive over that damn bridge. There is no way the Phins should have won that game. I did think of you when Landry caught the tipped pas for a TD. Hope your TV is OK.

Things are slowly getting back to something resembling normal for me so I suspect that it's about time I started trying to get caught up around here.

That is good to hear.

Needed to upgrade the structure of our Mickey Ears so used some wire frames to produce something sturdy and to fit in with the rest of the garland.

Very cool. Care to decorate my house? I'll take you to the Keys and buy a couple of drinks.

8 years? What? That's crazy talk. Many memories through the years here.

Hey Don, how are things? Many memories and friends made here.

Happy Birthday, Tim!

Ditto Randall's Ditto Tim.

 

[pkondz]

Happy BDay Tim!

There is plenty left if you want to come down.

That's got to be one of the best reasons to come to someone's house I've ever received.

 

[AirGoofy]

Happy Monday. Went to dr and got poked, prodded, and phlobotosized. Should get the results back later this week. I'll let you know if I'm still alive.

Happy Sunday Guys, hope you all had a good one. We had 7 hours of driving to watch DS and his volleyball team go 1 and 2 in a tournament today. Good times.

That's a lot of driving.

You'll miss that when he's older.

No you won't.

I see that once again, you have underestimated the Eagles' ability to out-awful their opponents.

Kirk Cousins looked like an amazing QB. Oh, wait, that's Washington.

'Morning all...
Hope all are well and better if possible.
Things are slowly getting back to something resembling normal for me so I suspect that it's about time I started trying to get caught up around here.

Glad to hear things are getting better of you.

Needed to upgrade the structure of our Mickey Ears so used some wire frames to produce something sturdy and to fit in with the rest of the garland. I know Norm is gonna give me a hard time but just too nice out this weekend to not take advantage of getting a head start on this stuff. Nothing turned on yet and still a good amount of work to be done but we are ahead of the game now both inside and outside.

No grief since it is Disney related. I'll let you get by with one week early.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Happy Birthday, Tim!

Ditto!

What those guys said!

Thought about driving up there to spike the ball in your yard but said forget it because I would have to drive over that damn bridge. There is no way the Phins should have won that game.

Agreed.

I did think of you when Landry caught the tipped pas for a TD. Hope your TV is OK.

The best comment I saw regarding that play was "That was the most Eagles play ever."

Kirk Cousins looked like an amazing QB. Oh, wait, that's Washington.

For a while I thought we were the only team that made him look competent.

 

[budamacdvcr]

I like the Stella part of this decoration.

Wondered if any of ya would notice that

Happy Birthday, Tim!

Third or forth, or whatever number I am - Happy Birthday Tim

The Pirate Princess made it back in NJ in time for class. Can tell the dogs are already missing her. I keep telling them she will be back in a month.

Very cool. Care to decorate my house? I'll take you to the Keys and buy a couple of drinks.

Don't know about you, but there are times when DD comes home that I am not sure I would rather she had stayed at school. Sounds like a plan on the decorations, especially that drink in the Keys. Gonna have to figure out how I could pull that one off.

Happy Monday. Went to dr and got poked, prodded, and phlobotosized. Should get the results back later this week. I'll let you know if I'm still alive.
No grief since it is Disney related. I'll let you get by with one week early.

Sorry about the poked and prodded part of your day and hope the Disney decorations put a smile on your face considering the other aspects of your day.

 

[declansdad]

Seven hours? Wow, dedicated parent.

3 and half hours each way, but no traffic.

As a guy that has coached this sport for close to 30 years, at all levels I am more than happy to drive him to play volleyball. What I want to see is him get the coaching that he and the other boys deserve.

 

[cj9200]

Forgot to mention, on this day in 1965, (50 years ago), Walt, Roy and Florida Governor Hayden Burns announced the "Florida Project" to the world. Appreciate it Walt, without that inspiration, I would not have the many memories I have of great vacations at your Most Magical Place on Earth.

Here is the link of the article that includes the press conference...

http://www.kendallinnovations.co.uk...announced-the-disney-world-project/15/11/2015

 

[declansdad]

Morning Guys.

Headed to Toronto today for a couple of days of meetings. Does anyone know if they have a NHL team there?

Have a good one.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

'Morning all...
The good news... I can still get to this site from work.
The annoying news, They've blocked nearly all media sharing so I gotta wait till I get home to see any images.

Que Sera...

Happy Birthday, Tim!

Well I'm glad someone is paying attention.
A Happy Belated to Tim.

Glad to hear you are getting back to normal. Any closer to figuring out what happened?

Basically, I suffering from a bit of whiplash.
Started PT yesterday to see if we can't get all the mussels in my upper back to let go of the grip of death that they're currently locked into. If I can get them loosened up I should get my range of motion back and after that the pain in my hands should dissipate over time.

Or not... nerves can be finicky when it comes to healing.
One step at a time.