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Does anyone here have experience with these? I'm exploring the possibility of buying one. Comfort is a high priority. I'm a big guy. Also high on my wish list: lumbar support, adjustablility (for my 6'4" frame, as well as workout level), "reasonable" price.

I was gonna guess bacon, jelly and tomato.

jack lalane swam from Alcatraz to "The City" that would be a good start--not poking fun at you, just trying to be mildly amusing. I definitely have enough blubber to maintain my core temperature in the icy waters of San Francisco Bay. I'm a very good buoy.

I think I need to get serious about losing weight and getting in better shape. Difficult to do when you can't stand or walk without pretty intense pain. Maybe I can get another epidural soon. Those help for 4-6 weeks. I have to find a way to get into the water (swim) and a recumbent bike (real or stationary).

Weeeell...The new orthopedist said there's nothing he can do to help me.

There's a train track less than 1/2 mile from my house. If I hop on board, will I eventually end up in Hope??

Getting ready for a colonoscopy?Steve, sorry to hear about your family's health troubles. I'm hoping all goes well. It's frustrating and agonizing not being able to do anything about it yourself!

Yeah, Bob knows everything!

The US (my country) charges more for packages from Australia than, say, Japan? Or did you think I'm Australian?

Why does it cost so dang much to ship to the US from Australia? It just always seems waaaaay more expensive, more than any other country.

I think he may have listed the specs for H3s...

Yeah, we don't want to be left in the larch. If they did lock this down, they'd have to explain their reasoning, so I'd cedar point.

I'll teak a break myself (although this thread has been very poplar). I don't think Amy would shut this down, but Trey might. I'd hate to see hemlock it.

You wood. Fini, that's just plane wrong! Really? I thought I nailed it. That's knot the impression I got. Well, there's no reason to be a birch about it. I'm not mad, I can keep this up fir ever and never get upset with yew. Sorry for being such an ash. I'm slightly ripped.

You wood. Fini, that's just plane wrong! Really? I thought I nailed it. That's knot the impression I got. Well, there's no reason to be a birch about it.

You wood. Fini, that's just plane wrong! Really? I thought I nailed it.

You wood.

Not for the average guy in the US...or so it seemed.

Lots of openings in that field.

Good memory, Josh! I think she liked 'em, but I don't know how it turned out. BTW, she and two of her friends will be back with us in February! We'll have to plan more experiments...

Really, that would be the hardest part for me, considering I don't want to think about the actual procedure. Never had one yet. I only fasted for a day. Actually had a regular breakfast the day before, with clear liquids (beef broth, soda, jello, etc.) the rest of the day. I could have really caused a stir by eating fresh beets...

Good for you! Have your doc prescribe some anti-anxiety meds to take beforehand. Have enough Valium and you'll feel like you could do the colonoscopy all by yourself. Seriously, if that's what it takes to get you to go do it, I'm sure the doc will have no problem prescribing it.

Get a colonoscopy at 50 years old...The worst part is the "prep"...Colonoscopies can prevent cancer. Turns out it's all good advice, all true. Well, I had my first one last week (at age 56!), and yes, the prep is indeed the worst part (that crap tastes terrible). The rest is, well, restful. Not painful, not embarassing. Going into it, I knew these were, or would be, true. The last one, about colonoscopies preventing cancer, I didn't understand. I thought they meant they could catch cancers early, and be able to treat them in early stages. But no, they can really prevent cancer. After the procedure, the doctor came into the recovery room and told me that they found and removed three polyps, and that they would be sent off to the lab. He also mentioned I was cancer-free (a good thing). A few days later I got a call from the doc's office. One of the polyps had pre-cancerous cells which, if not removed, can become cancerous (after many years). So, with this simple exam, the doctor may have indeed prevented cancer from developing in my colon! As you might imagine, I felt pretty good about all this. After an "all clear" exam, generally they want to see you in another 10 years. In my situation, they want me back in 5 years. No problemo. I now understand how important it is. And of course, I recommend this procedure to all of you guys over 50. It's real important. I understand colon cancer is a lot worse than drinking some bad-tasting bowel prep.

Ben, have you tried Vernor's ginger ale? I find it to be purdy good. Had an MRI at 6:30 this morning (lumbar spine). Easy, of course, other than having to hold my arms above my head (doubtful they would have fit at my side in the tight tube). Celebrating with a pale ale.

So I'm putting away some Costco items, and I've got this 2 pack of 2-liter bottles of light olive oil. I'm trying to remove the plastic thingy that joins them together. Well, I guess I pulled too hard from the wrong side, and I pulled the whole top off one of the bottles, spilling about 1-2 cups all over the place (cabinet in & out, floor, etc.). So now I'm trying to clean it all up with Krud Kutter (my trusty friend), floor mop, sponges and paper towels. I'm HELPING!!! It MUST be "beer thirty..."