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Small beach crabs. I hope they were just plastic...
I was going to ask if he stuffed crabs down his pants. Crazy fun!
I love TE. In recent months, I've had some questions about the fit of some products I either bought or wanted to buy. In two instances, an employee took the time to actually compare the fit of different products to one another. Another took the time to make sure that I promptly received some bike shorts that appeared to be on back order. I mean what other retailer habitually provides this kind of support and service? Plus, when I talk to someone there (Edna and Theresa come to mind), it's liking talking to a friend. They're so patient, and I know that I'm talking to people who actually use these products--maybe not the specific item I'm calling about--but they "get it." Thanks so much Susan; your company rocks.
Do they know you're Indysteel, or do you stay anonymous?Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
Anonymous. At most, they know I participate on the forums, but that doesn't always come out in the conversation.Quote:
Originally Posted by redrhodie
I've spoken with TE staff a good number of times over the last few years and my experience matches what others have said here. They had no idea if I was a forum member or not, but in my opinion TE has the best customer service possible for an internet-based store and most brick and mortar stores.
I've been going through a lot in recent months, severe financial stress (enough said) and other unrelated stressors that have certainly stretched me to my limits. I am starting to see a little light at the end of the tunnel, and while it is hard right now to say what that light is (could be the headlight of a freight train, or the dawn of a new day) I just want to say the following:
I am very thankful for all that I DO have, a job that I love, an apartment that makes me feel like it is home, mountain biking and cycling that helps me connect to the world around me, and....
I am especially thankful for all of you here at TE. Given my posting history here this may sound odd, but I tend to isolate myself, especially when under stress, but this forum we have here is so supportive that I keep coming back to it. I love that we do share something of our lives with each other. It might be a "virtual" sharing but in the end that hasn't mattered, and it has been great to meet some of you in person.
Ok, I've had my say...
Hugs. Money worries suck enough, without having other stuff on top of it.
(((((Catrin))))) Hang in there. Hoping the light at the end of that tunnel is everything you're hoping for...
I just saw the remnants of a car vs. bike crash, and it didn't look good. The SUV had a smashed windshield, and the mangled bike was still on the side of the road. I feel kind of sick now. I hope the rider is still alive. I'll try to find out more.
Thanks Owlie and Oak, it is appreciated. A part of me (the depressed part) says that things can't/won't change but you know, that is just silly. I am doing what I need to do for those things I can change and just dealing with the rest. Am very thankful for my bikes!
Red - that sounds terrible! I hope that it wasn't as bad as the wreckage indicates :eek:
Catrin, I hope you find some peace.
Red, I feel badly just reading about what you witnessed.
Sigh. If there's going to be an article about cycling in the news, why does it have to be The Most Fashionable Bikes on the Market. So - your choices are Huffy or Gucci. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
I guess I should be glad to see cycling mentioned in any positive way, but really?
http://newport.patch.com/articles/bi...us-head-trauma
This is about the crash yesterday. I suspect I see this poor man all the time. He's in critical condition. The driver doesn't know what happened. It makes me sick, because this is a dead straight section of road without any merging traffic. The only way she would not have seen him is if she wasn't paying attention. I hope charges will be filed.
Very sad Red...
My mom's cancer problems continue... Her lung cancer has returned, and with the emphysema and her getting a MRSA infection from the original lung surgery in November means that she isn't a candidate for further surgery. They weren't able to take as much of her lung as they wanted originally due to her lungs already being compromised which is likely why the cancer has returned.
The PET scan has left no doubt that it is cancer, and that it has not spread outside of her lung. A biopsy is the next step and they did that last week...but they didn't get what they wanted to. There apparently isn't any doubt about the cancer, but they can't proceed with the radiation until they have a "good" biopsy due to insurance requirements. She had enough problems recovering from the biopsy last week and, in fact, is still recovering.
I don't understand why she must be subjected to yet another biopsy since there is no doubt the cancer has returned...but apparently PET scans aren't definitive enough for insurance companies. I am no expert, and perhaps my understanding is faulty, and watching her go through this frustration is hard. Poor mom...
((((Catrin)))))
((((Red)))))
If the comments are accurate, it sounds like the rider passed away from his injuries. It makes me sick too. I wonder if charges will be brought - I hope so. However, all too often, they aren't:(
Since I haven't been able to find any news other than that story, I just called one of the local news stations to see why this hasn't been covered, and was told they're working on it. I feel like I should also contact the State Attorney General, to give support to the filing of charges.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blueberry
The comments haven't yet degraded to the point which I know they will, but even at this point, they frustrate me. Knowing the road and conditions, I see no reasonable excuse for this "accident". They always use sun glare as an excuse for not pressing charges around here, and that wasn't a factor.
Edit, (((((Catrin))). I'm sorry about your mother.
I'm so sorry, Catrin. I'll keep you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers.
(((Catrin))) and (((Red))) - sometimes, it is very hard to understand why the world works the way it does. I'm thinking of you both.
(((((((Catrin, mom, red, "accident" victim))))) - thinking of all of you.
Thinking of you, Catrin
((Red, Catrin, Catrin's mom))
Took the metro today. Walking up the fairly steep hill to our apartment on my way home after work I heard a thin little "pling-pling" behind me, and past me comes a tiny little blonde waif of a girl, pedaling her heart out with skinny little legs on an awful heavy girls bike with no gears and way too small wheels. Big heavy pink helmet on top.
I wanted to just whisk her away to a bike shop and buy her a proper, light and rigid bike, but settled for just praising her warmly for being able to pedal so far up the hill! before stopping and pushing her bike to the top.
If she holds out a few more years, she could be a champion.
My mom had a needle biopsy 2.5 weeks ago that was unsuccessful - they didn't get the cells they wanted. Friday she went back, and after a CT scan they determined the only way they COULD get it was to bore a hole through one of her ribs :eek: :( Thankfully the doctors decided there was no good reason to put her through all of that as there is no doubt the cancer has returned. They were only doing it to jump through the insurance company's hoops anyway.
Her next step is 35 radiation treatments, hopefully this will be enough to put it in remission. There are no other options, after her terrible experience in Nov/December she isn't a candidate for further surgery.
Catrin, I'm so sorry you mom is going through this, yet again. Wishing you and your mom peace and strength.
I'm so sorry Catrin. What a tough ride she's had.
Thank you, what makes this even harder for her is this is her third bout :(
Oh, Catrin. ((Catrin, Catrin's mom))
I'm so sorry, Catrin. I sure hope the radiation is successful.
I hope your mom does well, Catrin.
Thank you, Crankin, Indy, Owlie, Oakleaf and Snapdragen - I hope this turns out well for her...it certainly puts my own current stressors into perspective, that is for sure.
I've been thinking so much about my mom that I didn't give the good news from my doctor. He now considers my mild type 2 diabetes to be resolved. Not controlled, but gone due to lifestyle changes :cool: :) :D :cool:
I actually didn't know this was possible, and I checked with a friend of mine who is a chemist at a major drug company who deals specifically with diabetes and he agreed that it is quite possible if it was mild to begin. Not that I didn't believe my doctor but it was such a surprise. Pity the hypoglycemia won't go away - but it doesn't come up near as often as it once did. :cool:
Now I only have to get stuck once a year...I REALLY like that idea!
That's great news Catrin!
That is so fantastic!!! Congratulations!! So many people don't understand the dangers of diabetes & just let it go until it is full blown (are you listening DH? I didn't think so!!). Thankfully he is controlling it with diet & exercise so farQuote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
Technically speaking mine was full blown, but in reality I had just crossed the A1C line from prediabetes to diabetes - after three years of a LOT of hard work my A1C is now consistently down to almost 5.0 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dogmama
I know several people who didn't pay attention to their condition, and they eventually required insulin. After that things reached the point where toes were amputated and other serious issues developed related to diabetes. There is now a connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's. My body had my attention.
It took a great deal of work to get things turned around - even with my mild version, and it was expensive - but frankly - I considered the money better spent now than in 10-15 years when doctors and possibly hospitals would wind up getting much more. I know me well enough that I couldn't/wouldn't push myself hard enough to do it on my own and I am very thankful for those who helped me. Now I just need to avoid the trap of thinking that I can relax due vigilance - thankfully all of the work has become fun and I can't imagine stopping now ;) It really has been a change of lifestyle and THAT is hard.
Way to go, Catrin.
You really deserve a treat, Catrin.
A healthy one.
My 5'6" husband says he has to control his diabetes because he is already too short.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
Catrin, I know what a struggle it is. We don't even watch "Cake Boss" anymore because it kicks off cravings. It's only been about four months, but he has dropped 30 pounds, goes to the gym & continues to eat properly. And really, the diabetic diet is quite healthy.
It sounds like your DH is doing great Dogmama! I remember when I started this journey 3 years ago. It seemed that all I had to do to drop one pound was to lift my arm once or twice - wish it was still that easy :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dogmama
Ice cream is still a weakness of mine, and I will eat it now but only in very small amounts (2-3 tablespoons up to no more than 1/2 cup - and only on days where I've exerted myself). I don't find my diet to be restrictive, but I am very used to it.
Nutrition epiphany of the year:
When I'm craving pizza, it's probably just the SALT my body wants.
D'oh. I KNOW how prone I am to a mild hyponatremia. I also know how allergic I am to yeast, milk, and wheat (among other things). :rolleyes:
Next time my fingers start reaching for the phone I'm going to try dropping a Zenergize tablet or two (or a scoop of that Skratch Labs everyday hydration as soon as I can get my hands on some).
For some reason the things I normally like to eat for dinner just do not taste right loaded up with salt, not in the amounts I need in summertime, anyhow. Pizza, on the other hand, is a natural born electrolyte delivery vehicle. :p