"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

joeradza said:
At my age falling on the ice has its advantages. Or, should I say excuse compared to falling at home.
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I sometimes think I'm in pretty good shape for my age, but my sense of balance has certainly deteriorated substantially. I used to always take off, and put on, my pants by standing on one leg and lifting the other to pull it out of, or put it into, the appropriate pant leg. Similarly, I always used to put on my socks by standing with sock in hand, lifting a leg, and putting a sock on the raised foot. I still try to dress that way, but there are often lots of "do-overs" necessary because I start tipping over and have to abort the pants or sock attempt, put the raised leg down to keep from falling, and re-start the process. I need some "improve balance exercises" I guess!

- GT
 
5K Qs said:
I sometimes think I'm in pretty good shape for my age, but my sense of balance has certainly deteriorated substantially. I used to always take off, and put on, my pants by standing on one leg and lifting the other to pull it out of, or put it into, the appropriate pant leg. Similarly, I always used to put on my socks by standing with sock in hand, lifting a leg, and putting a sock on the raised foot. I still try to dress that way, but there are often lots of "do-overs" necessary because I start tipping over and have to abort the pants or sock attempt, put the raised leg down to keep from falling, and re-start the process. I need some "improve balance exercises" I guess!

- GT
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Don't tip over when you have both feet in one pants leg!
 
joeradza said:
5K Qs 5K Qs I quit kidding myself about the shape I'm in Gary. After my covid caused stroke left me with neuropathy there was no sense in pretending. I'm just thankful for each new day to enjoy the things I can and the challenges I fight to overcome.
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Joe, I wish you the best. People think that COVID is "no big deal." I wish we could get smart about the facts and the real danger to everyone's health. Take care.
 
joeradza said:
Thanks. The aftereffects were my undoing. I've got to ask ever since I first saw you post Mister Coffee. Joe DiMaggio fan?
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Joe, if by "aftereffects," you mean Long COVID, you should speak about this. It's a real thing.

I'm a big Joltin' Joe fan. It's a New York thing. :)
 
5K Qs said:
I need some "improve balance exercises" I guess!

- GT
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I started thinking I needed “improve balance exercises” when I realized I couldn’t do things which required standing on one foot for more than a second or two any more. Turned out to be peripheral neuropathy (hereditary). More of an irritant than a real problem so far, but I’ve learned to be much more conscious of my balance when doing ordinary tasks (and I don’t walk around on the roof like I used to.):(
 
Headwinds said:
I started thinking I needed “improve balance exercises” when I realized I couldn’t do things which required standing on one foot for more than a second or two any more. Turned out to be peripheral neuropathy (hereditary). More of an irritant than a real problem so far, but I’ve learned to be much more conscious of my balance when doing ordinary tasks (and I don’t walk around on the roof like I used to.):(
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Once we turn into Octogenarians we have to think about the things we should not do that we used to do without thinking .

Harry
 
Mister Coffee said:
Joe, if by "aftereffects," you mean Long COVID, you should speak about this. It's a real thing.

I'm a big Joltin' Joe fan. It's a New York thing. :)
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From what the doctors told me strokes are common among covid patients. My symptom manifested itself in CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). I'm still here to see the sun rise every morning which I'm very thankful for. I implore everyone to do everything in their power to do what's necessary for themselves and everyone around them to prevent the spread of this scourge.
 
joeradza said:
From what the doctors told me strokes are common among covid patients. My symptom manifested itself in CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). I'm still here to see the sun rise every morning which I'm very thankful for. I implore everyone to do everything in their power to do what's necessary for themselves and everyone around them to prevent the spread of this scourge.
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Thank you for sharing that, Joe. You are in my thoughts. Take care.
 
joeradza said:
5K Qs 5K Qs I quit kidding myself about the shape I'm in Gary. After my covid caused stroke left me with neuropathy there was no sense in pretending. I'm just thankful for each new day to enjoy the things I can and the challenges I fight to overcome. (underlining added for this post)
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Alan, sorry to hear of your health challenges. It does sound like you have a wise, courageous and healthy attitude which will cause you to overcome. Keep up the fight, you're in my prayers, my friend.
 
The forum has been slow recently. No doubt about it. There are several threads about it in the Tech Support Forum. The issue will get more attention and is more likely to be fixed if folks post about it in a place that the owner looks at. (Hint: He don't look in this thread.)
Here's a likely candidate:

Forum SLOW. This gets so tiring

and makes it difficult to enjoy my time here....
www.bladeforums.com www.bladeforums.com

My comments about Covid and vaccination are in the political forum, where such discussion belongs.
 
I had COVID. It really took the wind out of my sails. I'm working with my doctor to do everything I can to prevent getting it again. Everybody don't take risks- stay healthy.
 
joeradza said:
5K Qs 5K Qs I quit kidding myself about the shape I'm in Gary. After my covid caused stroke left me with neuropathy there was no sense in pretending. I'm just thankful for each new day to enjoy the things I can and the challenges I fight to overcome.
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Hope things get easier for you Alan, terrible thing :( :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
5K Qs said:
I sometimes think I'm in pretty good shape for my age, but my sense of balance has certainly deteriorated substantially. I used to always take off, and put on, my pants by standing on one leg and lifting the other to pull it out of, or put it into, the appropriate pant leg. Similarly, I always used to put on my socks by standing with sock in hand, lifting a leg, and putting a sock on the raised foot. I still try to dress that way, but there are often lots of "do-overs" necessary because I start tipping over and have to abort the pants or sock attempt, put the raised leg down to keep from falling, and re-start the process. I need some "improve balance exercises" I guess!

- GT
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I used to jump up in the air and put both socks on at the same time 😁 now I sit down on a chair its much easier (safer).
 
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