Morning Cup Of Coffee And Weather

Ken & Peggy said:
It took a bit longer than anticipated but it was worth the wait. I couldn't have received much better news - Pathology report was all negative.
I will say to all the men, check your PSA and get that DRE done regularly. It's easy and a small inconvenience to endure that may spare you potentially devastating outcomes. Since my diagnosis 9 years ago I've been encouraging the guys I know (and those I don't) to do just that. Five friends had their prostate removed and are healthy, one was not so fortunate. I encourage you to watch yours like it was a job.
End of rant. ;)
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Glad to hear of your good report. I had my prostate removed in 2003 and just last month had 40% of one kidney removed. I’m otherwise healthy and without the prostate surgery would have been dead a long time ago.

In both my cases the cancer was caught early through tests. By the time you have symptoms it’s way too late.
 
Kevin S said:
Interesting comment, Sweeney.
Just my $0.02 and ymmv.

I think groups age out, naturally as the members do in real life or the subject matter becomes less popular.

Or as ownership changes- I'm thinking of car forums and similar communities that were bought out by Vertical Scope,
some of which became woke over The Holy Church of EV due to mods influenced by or succumbing to lawyers/marketing mindset in Toronto.

People have left in disgust in the one place I am thinking of, or been hounded out by cliques for daring to fart in the pews..;)

And the rise of Facebook which is a format that engenders a more specious "look at me" and "help me" vs reading old threads that are a goldmine...like here.

So, its a culture thing...

But then again, I tend to blabber on at times,
(so I apologize in advance) and
OBTW I also dont think you are a threadkiller,
as I find yours and others insights invaluable.

There are "ignore" buttons if someone gets on one's nerves...or just skip over the post. Or complain to the moderator who can gently private message someone to say "dont be that guy..."
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I own a firearm forum and they can get quite political. Because of that we (the co-owner and I) have banned any political, religious, or talk of sex. In the eight years we have had very little problems. Some of the members I’ve know for 20 years from other forums and have been to their homes and some have been to mine.

It’s a big happy family just like here.
 
Tour 931 said:
Glad to hear of your good report. I had my prostate removed in 2003 and just last month had 40% of one kidney removed. I’m otherwise healthy and without the prostate surgery would have been dead a long time ago.

In both my cases the cancer was caught early through tests. By the time you have symptoms it’s way too late.
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Glad things have gone well for you.
As you said, regular testing is key to catching so much of these cancers. And overcoming the stigma of doing regular prostate checks would save thousands of lives a year. Thankfully I have no hesitation talking about it :)
 
Kevin S said:
Salena Zito: On Memorial Day, soldiers — and all Americans — ponder what it means to be worthy of the ultimate sacrifice
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Thanks for the post. Hearing the less informed among my circle of acquaintances....

leave it to say that it is clear the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day is clear.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~​
 
A neighbor comes over and her dog likes to run the property and another neighbor’s dog comes over on his own. I think the dogs like the open spaces and the owners like the fact there are no roads nearby. Both have places near roads and the dogs need constant supervision. The dogs like it because they can run free and not get yelled at.
 
Tour 931 said:
A neighbor comes over and her dog likes to run the property and another neighbor’s dog comes over on his own. I think the dogs like the open spaces and the owners like the fact there are no roads nearby. Both have places near roads and the dogs need constant supervision. The dogs like it because they can run free and not get yelled at.
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Zoomies!
 
Kevin S said:
Corgies are perpetually trying to round up the sheep (doodles) at the dogparks we go to...
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I didn't know Corgies were herders --- With their leg length, I would have imagined they aren't good for much more than herding a worm stamped in the driveway after a spring storm. Poor Junniper, she wants to run with the big dawgs.

She tries to herd Mrs Sweeny & Myself all the time, which doesn't end well after an adult beverage or two...

Last night we had a really nice thunderstorm --- wth as rough as weather has been out west of us, I'm glad it wasn't our turn. I think that the sound of the rain, wind, and thunder is a natural lullaby. This is funny because a clap of thunder would send me into an absolute panic when I was a kid.
 
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