LTE 2.0

[DukieInKansas]

For my birthday, my sister and brother-in-law gave me 3 hours of house cleaning. Maria came and cleaned my house. When I changed jobs, my retiring boss paid me for my unused vacation. I decided to take a vacation from cleaning and the wonderful Maria is coming to my house every other week. It was so wonderful to come home to a clean house - and I didn't have to do anything but pick up stuff last night. I'm a very happy camper!

[CathyCA]

The one-legged guy is back. This time he is charged with running from the police.

In a car, in case you were wondering.

It would really be freaky if he was wearing one stolen shoe and carrying a baton at the time he was stopped.

I am laughing hysterically at that visual you've created, Captain!

[CathyCA]

For my birthday, my sister and brother-in-law gave me 3 hours of house cleaning. Maria came and cleaned my house. When I changed jobs, my retiring boss paid me for my unused vacation. I decided to take a vacation from cleaning and the wonderful Maria is coming to my house every other week. It was so wonderful to come home to a clean house - and I didn't have to do anything but pick up stuff last night. I'm a very happy camper!

That is lovely!

[captmojo]

The one-legged guy is back. This time he is charged with running from the police.

In a car, in case you were wondering.

It would really be freaky if he was wearing one stolen shoe and carrying a baton at the time he was stopped.

I am laughing hysterically at that visual you've created, Captain!

And I still am.

[Miles]

If they ever come up with a way to test for CJD in humans, I'd get it, just so I could continue being a blood donor. But right now, as the nurse at the bloodmobile told me, the only test available is via an autopsy. I'll pass, thanks.

Isn't that the same method to be definite of rabies?

Good thing we didn't step in it.

For animals, yes. Rabies can be detected in humans after combining a variety of tests. So if you've got to get something, rabies is better?

[DukePA]

If they ever come up with a way to test for CJD in humans, I'd get it, just so I could continue being a blood donor. But right now, as the nurse at the bloodmobile told me, the only test available is via an autopsy. I'll pass, thanks.

Isn't that the same method to be definite of rabies?

Good thing we didn't step in it.

For animals, yes. Rabies can be detected in humans after combining a variety of tests. So if you've got to get something, rabies is better?

Rabies is definitely preferable to CJD. We are able to detect rabies and a series of vaccines takes care of the problem. CJD is untreatable and an aggressive, nasty prion. It is devastating.

[captmojo]

I have a bad case of the 'Can't help its'. I'm not sure, but I think the only real cure is more cowbell!

Actually, I broke down and went to a record store (remember those?) today after work. I couldn't stand it any longer. My purchase is suggested in the 'Endorsements' thread.

[lawgrad91]

Yesterday's defendant told the court that he took "Philippine" as a medication.

[bjornolf]

The twitterverse is abuzz with racist comments after Joel Ward scored the definitive goal in the closest series in NHL history to lift the Caps over the Bruins. Stay classy, Boston.

[Lavabe]

Yesterday's defendant told the court that he took "Philippine" as a medication.

What??????????!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!

[IowaDevil]

Yesterday's defendant told the court that he took "Philippine" as a medication.

You lawyers have all the fun!

[IowaDevil]

Yesterday's defendant told the court that he took "Philippine" as a medication.

You lawyers have all the fun! Will never figure out how you keep a straight face!

[IowaDevil]

Sorry folks for the double trouble - but then I can use the posts! ;)

[CathyCA]

Yesterday's defendant told the court that he took "Philippine" as a medication.

Felodipine, maybe? For his "high blood," er, hypertension.

(I'm not a doctor, but I do have to figure this stuff out from time to time.) When my brother was in medical school, they had a specific class which dealt with country medicine and names that people out here in the sticks call their ailments and maladies. They also took a field trip to a farm so that they could see how people got injured in certain pieces of equipment.

Here are some examples of country medical terms:

Hard attack = heart attack
Athletic seizure = epileptic seizure
Cadillacs = cataracts
Oldtimers Disease = Alzheimer's
Chicken pops = chicken pox (Hey, even I called them "chicken pops" when I had them.)
Roaches on the liver = cirrhosis of the liver
Prostrate cancer = prostate cancer
Fireballs of the Eucharist = uterine fibroids
Sick as hell anemia = sickle cell anemia
The sugar = diabetes

[lawgrad91]

Yesterday's defendant told the court that he took "Philippine" as a medication.

Felodipine, maybe? For his "high blood," er, hypertension.

(I'm not a doctor, but I do have to figure this stuff out from time to time.) When my brother was in medical school, they had a specific class which dealt with country medicine and names that people out here in the sticks call their ailments and maladies. They also took a field trip to a farm so that they could see how people got injured in certain pieces of equipment.

Here are some examples of country medical terms:

Hard attack = heart attack
Athletic seizure = epileptic seizure
Cadillacs = cataracts
Oldtimers Disease = Alzheimer's
Chicken pops = chicken pox (Hey, even I called them "chicken pops" when I had them.)
Roaches on the liver = cirrhosis of the liver
Prostrate cancer = prostate cancer
Fireballs of the Eucharist = uterine fibroids
Sick as hell anemia = sickle cell anemia
The sugar = diabetes

We have more than our fair share of people coming to court who complain about their "high blood" and having "the sugar."

Defendant's attorney asked what meds he took for schizophrenia. He said "Philippine." Must be a large pill.

I don't have a lot of sympathy for him, since he left a lady younger than me a widow, raising four fatherless children by herself.

At least I'll be retired when he gets out of prison.

[devildeac]

Yesterday's defendant told the court that he took "Philippine" as a medication.

Felodipine, maybe? For his "high blood," er, hypertension.

(I'm not a doctor, but I do have to figure this stuff out from time to time.) When my brother was in medical school, they had a specific class which dealt with country medicine and names that people out here in the sticks call their ailments and maladies. They also took a field trip to a farm so that they could see how people got injured in certain pieces of equipment.

Here are some examples of country medical terms:

Hard attack = heart attack
Athletic seizure = epileptic seizure
Cadillacs = cataracts
Oldtimers Disease = Alzheimer's
Chicken pops = chicken pox (Hey, even I called them "chicken pops" when I had them.)
Roaches on the liver = cirrhosis of the liver
Prostrate cancer = prostate cancer
Fireballs of the Eucharist = uterine fibroids
Sick as hell anemia = sickle cell anemia
The sugar = diabetes

You forget the smiling mighty Jesus (aka spinal meningitis) .

[windsor]

A woman I work with complains constantly about the sugar and high blood....it comes from her mommas side poor thing...I am sure her being north of 300lbs has nothing to do with it.
(She also has "poor feet" from her daddy's folks].

[devildeac]

A woman I work with complains constantly about the sugar and high blood....it comes from her mommas side poor thing...I am sure her being north of 300lbs has nothing to do with it.
(She also has "poor feet" from her daddy's folks].

I'd also have "poor feet" if I added about 150 pounds to my frame. Do I know her? Is she a patient of mine?

[YmoBeThere]

My feet are relatively flat and they are both lefts. But for the most part, unless I run into something, they feel fine.

[YmoBeThere]

The twitterverse is abuzz with racist comments after Joel Ward scored the definitive goal in the closest series in NHL history to lift the Caps over the Bruins. Stay classy, Boston.

Boston does have some issues...