jfv wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:00 am

eephus wrote: Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:16 pm

Dave N. wrote: If there’s any single good thing about FM Steve’s passing, it’s that it got me thinking about my own ticker. Sitting in the waiting room, waiting on my Steve Albini Memorial Heart Scan.

You are not alone. I had all my shit scanned (fine). I know of many others and one bypass surgery so far as a result.

Why this isn't an annual prescribed routine checkup covered by insurance for middle-aged and older folks (like getting cameras stuck up our asses) is beyond me.

jfv wrote:

jfv wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:00 am

eephus wrote: Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:16 pm You are not alone. I had all my shit scanned (fine). I know of many others and one bypass surgery so far as a result.

Why this isn't an annual prescribed routine checkup covered by insurance for middle-aged and older folks (like getting cameras stuck up our asses) is beyond me.

Just looked up how much the scan costs (without insurance) and it's $60 USD.

Ok, am a little less angry and booked an appointment, but still...

Wood Goblin wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 10:43 am

seby wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:25 am Plantar fasciitis

Hilarious #limps

I had this several years ago and eventually got a cortisone injection to cure it. The good news is that the cortisone worked, and stretching exercises prevented it from returning.

The bad news is that the shot was, by many, many orders of magnitude, the most painful injection I’ve ever received.

Still, ten seconds of pain was worth it.

Wood Goblin wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 10:43 am

seby wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:25 am Plantar fasciitis

Hilarious #limps

I had this several years ago and eventually got a cortisone injection to cure it. The good news is that the cortisone worked, and stretching exercises prevented it from returning.

The bad news is that the shot was, by many, many orders of magnitude, the most painful injection I’ve ever received.

Still, ten seconds of pain was worth it.

enframed wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:56 pm Not today but yesterday saw President Claudia Sheinbaum speak in Mexico City for her 1st 100 Days. Was pretty cool. No idea what she said, but America was mentioned. Crowd was insane.

Last night went to a Mexico City goth club, UTA/Bar Donceles which was a hoot. The Outfield deep cuts passing as goth, Cyndi Lauper, too. Hilarious. Four floors, 6-8 rooms with different DJ in each room. Local craft beers (was OK). Fun time.

Today found some 1990s Christian Dior Dune perfume at an antique shop. Smells fucking amazing.

Also bought this, which is apparently a Mad Magazine type satirical publication.

Wood Goblin wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 10:43 am

seby wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:25 am Plantar fasciitis

Hilarious #limps

I had this several years ago and eventually got a cortisone injection to cure it. The good news is that the cortisone worked, and stretching exercises prevented it from returning.

The bad news is that the shot was, by many, many orders of magnitude, the most painful injection I’ve ever received.

Still, ten seconds of pain was worth it.