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I’m not as meticulous as some of these folks. Don’t tell @pellicle that I don’t use pill boxes and I only test bi-weekly (if I remember). I might get in trouble. 😁 I’m more experienced (32 years) with warfarin, but less well-read/studied. I’m pretty much always in range and don’t give it a...

Well, late to the party. Nice work overall. I have to admit I skimmed it as it’s a very busy time of year around here. Glad to see you’re back to work and seemingly doing well. Regarding the pericarditis-I’m convinced surgical teams are excessive in pushing IV fluids during procedures...

A couple shots from our Rim wanderings.

It was going to be closed this year for refurbishment so the lottery was shut down. They delayed the project in January and since they needed to fill up, they opened to first come/first served reservations- no lottery. My wife stayed up all night and got us a spot. She’s so awesome! 10...

Rumor has it, he’s still on that rock to this day. Begs the occasional passer by for a snack or more water.

Last year my wife and I hiked from the South Rim to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, staying overnight at the bottom. This year, the whole family wanted in on the action. With a pipeline break and trail damage closing the North Kaibob Trail, all seven of us hiked down the South Kaibob, stayed...

Forgive me for saying so, but it sounds like making questionable health decisions for the sake of appearances isn’t unfamiliar territory. Body builders have been doing it for decades. You have mild regurgitation. You may or may not need intervention in the future. What you do today may or...

Another one from the Smokies. Mouse Creek Falls. A couple miles out, then back. Beautiful little trail. Fairly flat too for that area.

It sounds like some qualified for and received payment. They are in the other thread. And they are long time reliable members here, so I’m inclined to believe them. But it is definitely a marketing survey with an outcome in mind and not a scientific research survey attempting to learn...

I’ve been miserably ticking away for over 32 years and now I don’t even qualify for a dumb gift card. Thanks, Chuck, for the insight. Looks like a lot of, “Have you stopped beating your wife?”, questions.

Yeah but the second one was because of something my parents did. Per Exodus anyway. Maybe even further back.

Welcome and thanks for sharing! I’ve had a St Jude valve for over 32 years and was 17 when it was installed. I did have a second surgery at 36 years old due to an aneurysm. They put in a new valve so I could have a one piece valve / graft. But the other valve was still just fine. I’m now...

Just saw your update only to see that our good friend carolinemc gave me the angry face during our earlier friendly exchange! 😂 Didn’t think I said anything upsetting. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Anyway - thanks for the update!

We were able to get back to the Smoky Mountains for spring break. I do enjoy waterfalls. Just one for now. I have some others I’m working on. Called Dry Falls. So called because you can walk behind it and stay dry. It’s just a short walk down some stairs off the road in North Carolina...

Nope. Just get out of there. 😁 Wish you well in your recovery!

That’s awful presumptive. How about Dr’s that just want to provide the best care for patients without having to worry about running a business and chasing down patients and generating revenue typically end up in places where they are paid a decent salary to do what they do best? So they get...

I recall a refill challenge like that one time. My cardiologist felt I was due for a check up. I couldn’t fit it into my schedule prior to running out. I left them a voicemail asking if they really felt it was appropriate to threaten my life over a scheduling challenge. I might have said...

Well, I was told I was the youngest person they’ve talked to, so there’s that. 😁 I was thinking I could have given the same interview as a classmate of theirs 30 years ago. Been at this a while.

Thanks again for the chat today. It was nice meeting you. Hope your research yields great results! My son really enjoyed the campus. Visited with Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, and Nuclear engineering presentations as well as some building and facilities tours. Seems like a great program...

I’ll check with the fam. He’s looking at the aerospace engineering and we’re taking the engineering tour.