I worked for a company for only a few months. Gyromatic Safety Controls. They originally made a trunk mounted device to keep cars from fishtailing. In later years, It became a hidden safety item installed in many new cars, especially the early FWD cars who's super light back ends could swing around so easily. Then the car makers came up with a different type of suspension which pretty much stopped that problem.
I stopped driving OTR simply because of the number of FWD cars being used on the roadways. In my opinion, they are an accident looking for a place to happen. I've seen enough carnage by them, you know I will never own one! Nuff Said!
The belts in my race cars were called 5-point harness, but I never could figure out why. They only had four attachment points, and three buckles, some only had two buckles. The ones with two buckles were similar to our present day lap belts with one strap, only you had two straps that crossed each other. The ones with three buckles did not criss-cross until you closed the center buckle pulling the two straps together behind a padded leather chest pad. I like this one the best.
There were no straps between your legs like a parachute has, hi hi. But the lap belt was a lot wider than normal on both kinds I've had in the past.
What I hate are the air-bags. If you wear glasses, they can shatter them and blind you real easily.
One of Debi's friends had her jaw broken when the air-bag went off, and all she did was bump into large garbage bin at about 5 mph if that. It should have never actuated the air-bags in the first place.
Funny thing, when I was in my accident in the Blazer, none of the air-bags deployed at the time of the accident.
But when the tow truck pulled it up on top of their flat-bed car hauler, the passenger air-bag went off, hi hi.
I've been wearing the compression stocking also, they don't seem to help my feet from swelling up though.
To keep from having Charlie Horses, I was taking one Potassium pill per day, that worked.
But then my lab results showed my Potassium a tad too high, so I stopped them for a week.
The doc had me add Magnesium in their stead. That worked great for about a week.
So I added the Potassium back in, but only 3 days a week, until I ran out about a week ago.
I guess it figures I had a Charlie Horse this morning, hi hi.
What scares me is the ACHE that has no specific point, it radiates up and down the leg it attacks.
It is nothing like a Charlie Horse, just a very painful ache.
I now have appointments on the 10th, 11th, and 14th of this month.
I sure hope they have wheelchairs there to get me from the car to their offices.
I can't walk very far now without stopping to rest for about 15 minutes or so every ten feet or so.
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Your comments on seat belts are very interesting. I am trying to recall if the ones I wore in my buddy's Alpha went between my legs. My first thought were that they did because I also recall him saying these seat belts will prevent the person from crushing their knees against the dash. I guess if you don't go through the windshield you slide down under the dash. I recall him saying all that, but I don't have vivid memories of the way the 5-point belts were attached. I think the 5 points referred to restraints on both shoulders, both sides of the hips, and in between the legs.
Like yourself I've heard a few stories of people incurring injury from the air bags and not the internal parts of the car. I airbags are mandated in new cars, but those 5-point seat belts would eliminate the need for them.
You certainly have a different set of symptoms than I did for my leg pains. It could be nerve damage causing that generalized leg pain. Nerves can be damaged by diabetes and or any number of drugs you might be taking or have taken in the past. I think the swelling in the legs is possibly related to some meds you are taking too. My feet became swollen when the doctor came up with a new high blood pressure pill for me. When he noted the swelling he changed the pill again and that fixed the swelling problem. Now and days I will get something like arthritic pains but in strange places. It makes sense for the joints to be affected, but sometimes it seems like the middle part of the thigh bone. Fortunately for me it does not last long, nor does it occur very often.
I get my ears checked on the 20th of this month. I know my hearing is bad but I don't know what it will take to fix it, or if it can be fixed at all.
Like yourself I've heard a few stories of people incurring injury from the air bags and not the internal parts of the car. I airbags are mandated in new cars, but those 5-point seat belts would eliminate the need for them.
You certainly have a different set of symptoms than I did for my leg pains. It could be nerve damage causing that generalized leg pain. Nerves can be damaged by diabetes and or any number of drugs you might be taking or have taken in the past. I think the swelling in the legs is possibly related to some meds you are taking too. My feet became swollen when the doctor came up with a new high blood pressure pill for me. When he noted the swelling he changed the pill again and that fixed the swelling problem. Now and days I will get something like arthritic pains but in strange places. It makes sense for the joints to be affected, but sometimes it seems like the middle part of the thigh bone. Fortunately for me it does not last long, nor does it occur very often.
I get my ears checked on the 20th of this month. I know my hearing is bad but I don't know what it will take to fix it, or if it can be fixed at all.
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On my harnesses, the lap belt was wide, and it was mounted to the floor of the car at an angle slightly different than production cars, there's no way you could slide down under that thing.
Both of mine, the shoulder harnesses came down from the roll cage, not from the wall of the vehicle like the factory installed units. The left one was integral with the lap belt. If it was the one with the center latch, it went all the way to the floor bracket, if it was the other style, it was affixed to the lap belt just inside your hip. The right one had its own bottom latch, and in both cases, it was to a stand-off from the floor bracket, but went through a loop on the lap belt first.
I guess different companies made them different ways.
I have seen some in cars at the track where straps went over your legs at the lap, but they were fairly loose so you could use the clutch and brake pedals without restriction.
My doc just tells me to exercise more, and keep my legs up. I have some arthritis, mostly in my hands though. I think I'm low on electrolites even though my lab test have come back with everything within the range they are supposed to be in.
I've always had a hearing loss in a certain range, and it's never bothered me. However, my tinnitus has gotten so bad, they say some folks go crazy from all the noise in their heads. I told him, I'm already crazy, hi hi.
Both of mine, the shoulder harnesses came down from the roll cage, not from the wall of the vehicle like the factory installed units. The left one was integral with the lap belt. If it was the one with the center latch, it went all the way to the floor bracket, if it was the other style, it was affixed to the lap belt just inside your hip. The right one had its own bottom latch, and in both cases, it was to a stand-off from the floor bracket, but went through a loop on the lap belt first.
I guess different companies made them different ways.
I have seen some in cars at the track where straps went over your legs at the lap, but they were fairly loose so you could use the clutch and brake pedals without restriction.
My doc just tells me to exercise more, and keep my legs up. I have some arthritis, mostly in my hands though. I think I'm low on electrolites even though my lab test have come back with everything within the range they are supposed to be in.
I've always had a hearing loss in a certain range, and it's never bothered me. However, my tinnitus has gotten so bad, they say some folks go crazy from all the noise in their heads. I told him, I'm already crazy, hi hi.
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Tinnitus is a tricky phenomena. I've had it for many years and can more or less ignore it most of the time. Some people do indeed have a very difficult time adjusting to all that noise. The place I'm going for the hearing test also does counseling with folks who have a hard time handling tinnitus. From what I read the basic idea is to keep your mind busy and try not to pay attention to the noise. As you might already know the so called ringing has many different variations. By and large mine is high frequency random noise. My left ear, the one with more severe loss, does the same but also produces a bugle type sound. The bugle, if you can believe this, plays a tune close to the song Amazing Grace. Well, that's what I associate it with, but it's not exactly music. It is very close to a bugle sound however.
I got the same advice for my legs. Exercise and keep the legs elevated. The elevated leg routine is suggested for me because of the reflux in the veins after being damaged by those blood clots I had many years ago. Apparently laying down in bed is not the same as elevated legs. They have to be above the heart for the routine to be effective. The doctor admitted that few people ever really do that, but that's the therapy to follow.
They had NASCAR races this past weekend ant this one was very unusual in that it was not on a customary track. The last NASCAR race was downtown Chicago on streets they blocked off for the purpose. I watched about ten minutes of it while we were eating in a restaurant and was totally amazed. Apparently they had to cut the race short because they had a late start and there were not enough lights on the street to keep it safe. I have seen a couple crashed in NASCAR races in my distant past. I don't know what kind of armored seat belts they have, but most drivers walk away unassisted from flaming crashes that destroy the entire car chases. I guess that's why a lot of folks watch the races to begin with. To me it's about as exciting as watching golf, or people playing chess. I.E., not at all.
I got the same advice for my legs. Exercise and keep the legs elevated. The elevated leg routine is suggested for me because of the reflux in the veins after being damaged by those blood clots I had many years ago. Apparently laying down in bed is not the same as elevated legs. They have to be above the heart for the routine to be effective. The doctor admitted that few people ever really do that, but that's the therapy to follow.
They had NASCAR races this past weekend ant this one was very unusual in that it was not on a customary track. The last NASCAR race was downtown Chicago on streets they blocked off for the purpose. I watched about ten minutes of it while we were eating in a restaurant and was totally amazed. Apparently they had to cut the race short because they had a late start and there were not enough lights on the street to keep it safe. I have seen a couple crashed in NASCAR races in my distant past. I don't know what kind of armored seat belts they have, but most drivers walk away unassisted from flaming crashes that destroy the entire car chases. I guess that's why a lot of folks watch the races to begin with. To me it's about as exciting as watching golf, or people playing chess. I.E., not at all.
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Mine started out like crickets in a cornfield. Then progressed through the buzz and whistle stages, and now is just noise.
When I have the chance to just lay back and rest, I put my feet up on top of stool, instead of the hassock.
I used to enjoy going to the races. My cousin and I went a couple of times a year. But when they called a race in the middle and declared a winner, neither of us have ever went back again.
When I have the chance to just lay back and rest, I put my feet up on top of stool, instead of the hassock.
I used to enjoy going to the races. My cousin and I went a couple of times a year. But when they called a race in the middle and declared a winner, neither of us have ever went back again.
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That's an interesting comment about calling a race in the middle and declaring a winner. When I worked at Motorola there was an old Italian gentleman that was into sports, but not for the playing. He was big on gambling and from time to time would call his bookie from work. LOL That would have got him fired if management knew what he was doing, but then, he was also good buddies with the department supervisor. Anyway, he claimed many times that all sports were rigged. That race you mention would be one of his examples of how he knows. That plus he also had some questionable friends in the sports business. He did qualify his assertion at the time by saying college sports was not taken over by the mob yet. Well, there are some amazing things that happen at sports events and they sure do come off as being rigged. I know people bet on sports all the time. It's perfectly legal in some places. But, my old buddy claimed most of the coaches would receive phone calls which ultimately determined the final score.
You are one of those exceptional people who elevate their legs the correct way. Hopefully it all benefits you.
You are one of those exceptional people who elevate their legs the correct way. Hopefully it all benefits you.
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Even on the race track, you starting position plays a huge role in whether or not you even stand a chance.
That's one of the reasons I switched to figure-8 racing. It draws a larger crowd and pays a higher purse.
They usually have a demolition race at the same time, later on in the day, so the crowds are huge in comparison to normal.
I don't doubt nearly everything is rigged in some way. Although I've seen the underdog win a few times on horse races.
You can laugh at some of the things I do. At times when I'm on my back in bed, I flip the doggie steps up onto the bed and put my feet up on top of it. The longer I can stay that way, the smaller my feet get, hi hi.
I'm doing all I can to make it to my office each day, and some days, it takes me quite a while to get up here.
But I make it my goal to be able to make it up here! Once I'm up here, I'm usually good for the day!
That's one of the reasons I switched to figure-8 racing. It draws a larger crowd and pays a higher purse.
They usually have a demolition race at the same time, later on in the day, so the crowds are huge in comparison to normal.
I don't doubt nearly everything is rigged in some way. Although I've seen the underdog win a few times on horse races.
You can laugh at some of the things I do. At times when I'm on my back in bed, I flip the doggie steps up onto the bed and put my feet up on top of it. The longer I can stay that way, the smaller my feet get, hi hi.
I'm doing all I can to make it to my office each day, and some days, it takes me quite a while to get up here.
But I make it my goal to be able to make it up here! Once I'm up here, I'm usually good for the day!
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My Italian buddy specialized in betting on horse races. I had a cousin who took an interest in that too. My cousin claimed he had a foolproof method of coming out ahead in the long term. The only problem was he needed $100k in order to get the plan rolling. LOL My buddy at Motorola is the reason I ever went to a horse race track. I never had an interest in such things but he talked me into going with him a time or two. As you might expect sometimes a long shot (40:1 odds or more) would win a race. Those were the races he said he knew were rigged. Well, if I bet the favorite horse in that race, I too would think it was rigged.
I think you have the right idea setting the goal for the day as being able to get to your man cave. Being able to accomplish goals, even those which do not seem very complicated, is a positive reinforcement. A dose of of positive thinking can go a long way.
I think you have the right idea setting the goal for the day as being able to get to your man cave. Being able to accomplish goals, even those which do not seem very complicated, is a positive reinforcement. A dose of of positive thinking can go a long way.
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I never went very often, maybe once every 2 or 3 years is all. But one time, I guessed the Tri-Fecta right. Had all three tickets, but unfortunately, not the Tri-Fecta ticket, hi hi. I still came home with more than double the amount of money I went there with, so it was still a good day. But it didn't get me hooked to going back anytime soon, hi hi.
I had a fairly good late morning today, and the frau was going to take me to the eyeglass store at 12:30. She had the car running and backed up for me to get in. I suddenly went downhill fast, O2 dropped like a rock, heart rate soared to over 117, which put an end to that instantly. Had to have help getting into the house to do my nebulizer treatments. Still not feeling very well yet almost 3 hours later.
But I'll make it to my office if it takes me all day to get here, hi hi.
I had a fairly good late morning today, and the frau was going to take me to the eyeglass store at 12:30. She had the car running and backed up for me to get in. I suddenly went downhill fast, O2 dropped like a rock, heart rate soared to over 117, which put an end to that instantly. Had to have help getting into the house to do my nebulizer treatments. Still not feeling very well yet almost 3 hours later.
But I'll make it to my office if it takes me all day to get here, hi hi.
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Horse racing, and gambling in general, can affect people in many different ways. Many years ago a friend of the family went through a divorce due to her husband's obsession with horse racing. It was so bad that he took a second mortgage out on the house to pay off his debts. My mom, on the other hand, reacted exactly opposite. Arlington Park Racetrack opened on Mothers Day one year and we decided to take mom to her very first race. It was a bad idea because most of Chicago's moms where there too and there was no more seating available. Be that as it may mom was very impressed but did not want to place any bets. I gave her $20 and told her she didn't need to know anything about the horses. Just pick an number and place the bet for the fun of saying she did it once in her life. She nearly panicked and could not go to the window to get a ticket. I did it for her and the nag was one of those also-rans. But, it was very exciting to watch the race on which you have an invested interest.
One time with my cousin at Arlington I spotted a horse on the program whose name I liked. As race time approached the favorite was paying 2:5 or something ridiculous like that. I figured my horse would never win against such a sure thing so that I put $2 on it to place. The damned horse lead the pack most of the race, but as frequently happens in the stretch the powerhouse moves ahead of the pack. My horse did in fact finish second and paid 40:1. It was the most thrilling race I ever witnessed, and I must say I never bet on another horse since then.
I took the $75 or so and bought a painting from a local gallery by an artist I never heard of. I still have it hanging as a reminder of my good fortune. Now, if I could only duplicate that success with the lottery ...
One time with my cousin at Arlington I spotted a horse on the program whose name I liked. As race time approached the favorite was paying 2:5 or something ridiculous like that. I figured my horse would never win against such a sure thing so that I put $2 on it to place. The damned horse lead the pack most of the race, but as frequently happens in the stretch the powerhouse moves ahead of the pack. My horse did in fact finish second and paid 40:1. It was the most thrilling race I ever witnessed, and I must say I never bet on another horse since then.
I took the $75 or so and bought a painting from a local gallery by an artist I never heard of. I still have it hanging as a reminder of my good fortune. Now, if I could only duplicate that success with the lottery ...
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It is very easy to get addicted to gambling. Even the things you know you can't possibly win or ever come out even.
I would save up some money for entertainment, and on rare occasions that entertainment was a casino.
I would play some slots until I had enough extra money to go play some other games.
But those days are long gone now, you can't even win a little bit at the slots anymore, hi hi.
About the only horse racing I ever like to watch was Harness Racing.
We had a check-pool at one of the places I worked. Actually a few of them, office wide, department wide, and whole company wide. In our little office wide one, the only contenders were members of your small office, so the big office did not know how much we were betting, because the department wide and company wide were limited to one-dollar. I think because over that it would be illegal. In fact, it was worded such that you were making a donation to, and they named another charity each month.
When I first started working there, the checks actually had a hand of 5 cards printed on them for this purpose.
Around my third year there, they cut that out for some reason, and we had to go by the serial number on the checks.
If I recall, their checks had four number a dash and then seven numbers. The first four numbers we used for an Ace and Picture Cards. The other seven numbers did not include picture cards, but a zero was a ten. One of the draftsmen made a wall chart showing which of the first four number went with which picture cards.
Also, after the first three years, the office did not alert us to what our cards were so we knew the winner before opening our paycheck envelopes, hi hi.
I never won the company wide, but did win the department wide once, and the office wide several times.
I would save up some money for entertainment, and on rare occasions that entertainment was a casino.
I would play some slots until I had enough extra money to go play some other games.
But those days are long gone now, you can't even win a little bit at the slots anymore, hi hi.
About the only horse racing I ever like to watch was Harness Racing.
We had a check-pool at one of the places I worked. Actually a few of them, office wide, department wide, and whole company wide. In our little office wide one, the only contenders were members of your small office, so the big office did not know how much we were betting, because the department wide and company wide were limited to one-dollar. I think because over that it would be illegal. In fact, it was worded such that you were making a donation to, and they named another charity each month.
When I first started working there, the checks actually had a hand of 5 cards printed on them for this purpose.
Around my third year there, they cut that out for some reason, and we had to go by the serial number on the checks.
If I recall, their checks had four number a dash and then seven numbers. The first four numbers we used for an Ace and Picture Cards. The other seven numbers did not include picture cards, but a zero was a ten. One of the draftsmen made a wall chart showing which of the first four number went with which picture cards.
Also, after the first three years, the office did not alert us to what our cards were so we knew the winner before opening our paycheck envelopes, hi hi.
I never won the company wide, but did win the department wide once, and the office wide several times.
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Well, I like to play the lottery mostly due to the fantasy I have about what I'd do with the winnings.
My chances of winning Power Ball is 1 in 250, 000,000
My chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 850,000
Thus, I'd have to be struck by lightning 294 times before I win the lottery.
I know all that, but it's still fun to pursue the fantasy once in a while.
Motorola definitely discouraged gambling on site. In my early days that rule was more or less ignored and there were check pools such as what you tell about. The bigger pools were with football. I never partook in the check pool but did buy a square or two for the football games. Looking back on it all I can honestly say I'm not addicted to gambling, but I will welcome the opportunity to win big for a small investment.
At one time our neighbors invited us over to play poker on Friday nights. It was penny ante kind of stuff and I had a cigar box full of copper cents. That went on for a few months but then there were some hurt feelings that certain people were winning too often. In order to remain friends with the neighbors we all agreed to end that Friday night event.
I played with penny stocks under the same assumption as gambling. In that case I broke even after a few years of losing. At that time I decided not to invest in penny stocks anymore. It also didn't help that the brokerage company I dealt with was being investigated for shady practices. LOL
My chances of winning Power Ball is 1 in 250, 000,000
My chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 850,000
Thus, I'd have to be struck by lightning 294 times before I win the lottery.
I know all that, but it's still fun to pursue the fantasy once in a while.
Motorola definitely discouraged gambling on site. In my early days that rule was more or less ignored and there were check pools such as what you tell about. The bigger pools were with football. I never partook in the check pool but did buy a square or two for the football games. Looking back on it all I can honestly say I'm not addicted to gambling, but I will welcome the opportunity to win big for a small investment.
At one time our neighbors invited us over to play poker on Friday nights. It was penny ante kind of stuff and I had a cigar box full of copper cents. That went on for a few months but then there were some hurt feelings that certain people were winning too often. In order to remain friends with the neighbors we all agreed to end that Friday night event.
I played with penny stocks under the same assumption as gambling. In that case I broke even after a few years of losing. At that time I decided not to invest in penny stocks anymore. It also didn't help that the brokerage company I dealt with was being investigated for shady practices. LOL
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Or you could win one of the smaller payouts when some of the numbers line up just right.
I hear ya! Unfortunately, the ODDS are STACKED Against Us, hi hi.
We played penny ante poker when I worked at Sverdrup & Parcel. They made us take a full hour lunch each day.
At the end of like 3-1/2 years of playing, I was like only 3 cents ahead. One guy was a dollar ahead is all.
Now nickel, dime, quarter, games can get expensive, and the losses do add up.
Many eons ago, I traded OTC stocks, and hit a few fairly decent ones, that grew fairly large in a short amount of time.
Also tried Penny Stocks but never had one even pan out a little.
Then I figured, I would put my money into starting my own businesses, and they all made a profit fairly soon, and then I would sell them and make even a little bit more from that.
I almost didn't make it up to my office today. The frau was ready to call the ambulance again, but I convinced her to wait.
I hate spending 12 hours in the ER without even a sliver of ice to quench my dry throat and mouth.
I hear ya! Unfortunately, the ODDS are STACKED Against Us, hi hi.
We played penny ante poker when I worked at Sverdrup & Parcel. They made us take a full hour lunch each day.
At the end of like 3-1/2 years of playing, I was like only 3 cents ahead. One guy was a dollar ahead is all.
Now nickel, dime, quarter, games can get expensive, and the losses do add up.
Many eons ago, I traded OTC stocks, and hit a few fairly decent ones, that grew fairly large in a short amount of time.
Also tried Penny Stocks but never had one even pan out a little.
Then I figured, I would put my money into starting my own businesses, and they all made a profit fairly soon, and then I would sell them and make even a little bit more from that.
I almost didn't make it up to my office today. The frau was ready to call the ambulance again, but I convinced her to wait.
I hate spending 12 hours in the ER without even a sliver of ice to quench my dry throat and mouth.
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In my case gambling has the attraction of big payouts for a small investment. If I were to take it up as a hobby I think I would go back to the horse races for the thrill of it all. It seems that many gambling ventures require a lot of specialized knowledge and/or a lot of time invested to get any kind of return. The lottery is the exception, but that is nearly a guaranteed loss every time. It helps to know the history of the horses and the jockeys if you are going to be a professional gambler in that venue, but it's not a requirement. My only win there was due to me liking the name of the horse. LOL The beauty of a horse race is that you don't have to sit around for hours waiting for the outcome. It's all over in a matter of minutes. I can be and have been thrilled just watching the horses jockey for position and hoping a miracle will happen in the last few seconds. Of course leaving the races with a bag full of cash is fun too but that is exactly where the addictions are rooted.
I know it's a relatively a small accomplishment, but you DID make it to your office today. I haven't decided if you are crazy or just plain ol' stubborn, but in any case you have the will and determination to carry on. I know I've told you before but that kind of chutzpah is inspiring. I know what you mean about wasting a day in the ER, but ice is one thing they never hesitated to give me in the process. Then again, I usually didn't have tubes down my throat nor have difficulties breathing. Apparently you can do pretty much what they do at the ER, so why bother going there?
I know it's a relatively a small accomplishment, but you DID make it to your office today. I haven't decided if you are crazy or just plain ol' stubborn, but in any case you have the will and determination to carry on. I know I've told you before but that kind of chutzpah is inspiring. I know what you mean about wasting a day in the ER, but ice is one thing they never hesitated to give me in the process. Then again, I usually didn't have tubes down my throat nor have difficulties breathing. Apparently you can do pretty much what they do at the ER, so why bother going there?
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Casino's have a way of making small wins seem like big wins, to get you hyped up to spend more.
Those wins are carefully timed also, and as they gain your confidence, the wins become further and further apart, so you think the big one is coming up soon, but never does of course.
I almost didn't make it up here this morning. I took two steps, then stood still for a minute, two more steps and stood still for a minute. My O2 may be up at 97, but when my heart races I feel like I can't breathe. So, after each two steps, I do pursed lip breathing until my heart rate drops under 100 again.
12 hours in the ER, and my mouth is already super dry from the meds I'm on, was more than miserable. I wanted outta there!
Those wins are carefully timed also, and as they gain your confidence, the wins become further and further apart, so you think the big one is coming up soon, but never does of course.
I almost didn't make it up here this morning. I took two steps, then stood still for a minute, two more steps and stood still for a minute. My O2 may be up at 97, but when my heart races I feel like I can't breathe. So, after each two steps, I do pursed lip breathing until my heart rate drops under 100 again.
12 hours in the ER, and my mouth is already super dry from the meds I'm on, was more than miserable. I wanted outta there!
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The slots at the casinos had artificial intelligence well before any computer company took advantage of the idea. I know they watch the players but I'm not sure about how finely tuned the machine observations are. I believe there is still an element of luck involved at the slots, but of course the house cannot lose money. They must rig the games in order to stay in business.
My wife's brother tells the story of when he was a member of a VIP club at one of the Vegas casinos. He lives outside Chicago but made the trip to Nevada a few times each year. The staff got to know him and always gave him the royal treatment. One day he got a phone call from the casino manager to say he was such a good customer they want to fly him out and put him up for several days all at the expense of the casino. They explained it was all part of an ad campaign. So, big brother took them up on the deal and played the slots quite a bit. He left Vegas several hundreds of dollars ahead of the game, but that wasn't the point of him being there. He managed to attract a crowd to root him on a few times, and of course most of that crowd got enthusiastic enough to play the slots too. Especially the one he was winning. We all agreed that it was an interesting coincident that he won so much and attracted a crowd. LOL
Well, I don't think anybody appreciates what they do in the ER of a hospital. The experience is nearly always traumatic. Thus I don't blame you for wanting to avoid such places. However, the fact that you can leave there alive is generally a good thing. Staying home might not produce such good results.
My wife's brother tells the story of when he was a member of a VIP club at one of the Vegas casinos. He lives outside Chicago but made the trip to Nevada a few times each year. The staff got to know him and always gave him the royal treatment. One day he got a phone call from the casino manager to say he was such a good customer they want to fly him out and put him up for several days all at the expense of the casino. They explained it was all part of an ad campaign. So, big brother took them up on the deal and played the slots quite a bit. He left Vegas several hundreds of dollars ahead of the game, but that wasn't the point of him being there. He managed to attract a crowd to root him on a few times, and of course most of that crowd got enthusiastic enough to play the slots too. Especially the one he was winning. We all agreed that it was an interesting coincident that he won so much and attracted a crowd. LOL
Well, I don't think anybody appreciates what they do in the ER of a hospital. The experience is nearly always traumatic. Thus I don't blame you for wanting to avoid such places. However, the fact that you can leave there alive is generally a good thing. Staying home might not produce such good results.
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Slots were originally set to give a certain percentage of payouts.
Now they have computers controlling them, and monitor you pay-card, so you get less wins.
My brother never got a free invite, however, he did have a crowd watching him a few times when he did good.
Trouble is, the bad times were many and the good times far and few between.
I won't catch diseases at home, like viral pneumonia which is rampant in hospitals. And so is Covid right now!
Now they have computers controlling them, and monitor you pay-card, so you get less wins.
My brother never got a free invite, however, he did have a crowd watching him a few times when he did good.
Trouble is, the bad times were many and the good times far and few between.
I won't catch diseases at home, like viral pneumonia which is rampant in hospitals. And so is Covid right now!
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All gambling establishments need to make a profit in order to stay in business. That is the main reason the games are rigged. That doesn't deny the player a chance of winning big, but then you can also win big in the Power Ball Lottery if you buy enough tickets. It used to all be mechanical with slots but now that industry is dominated by high tech; computers are everywhere. I think the percentage the house takes is pretty much the same as it was with the mechanical machines, but now changing those payout odds can be done remotely. With the advent of AI, there soon will not be a need for any human intervention. The casino manager will simply talk to the AI box and ask it to bring in a little more revenue, or not. The AI will decide how to do that.
I'm not sure how risky a hospital stay is these days, but I agree with you 110%. You don't need to take any unnecessary chances. It's got to be a tough call, however, because we are not talking about a mere 12 hour inconvenience. Your existence is at stake and it's better to be safe than sorry in that regard. Unfortunately, if you don't feel safe in the ER, it might just be better to take your chances on your own.
I'm not sure how risky a hospital stay is these days, but I agree with you 110%. You don't need to take any unnecessary chances. It's got to be a tough call, however, because we are not talking about a mere 12 hour inconvenience. Your existence is at stake and it's better to be safe than sorry in that regard. Unfortunately, if you don't feel safe in the ER, it might just be better to take your chances on your own.
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Casino's make big money, a lot of it.
And they let you win just enough to get you hooked on the possibility of winning big.
If I can get back down to the house, there is a possibility I won't be able to make it back up here again.
I also have a doctors appointment tomorrow, a GI doc, which won't help me breathe better.
And they let you win just enough to get you hooked on the possibility of winning big.
If I can get back down to the house, there is a possibility I won't be able to make it back up here again.
I also have a doctors appointment tomorrow, a GI doc, which won't help me breathe better.
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If casinos make "a lot" of money it's due to the fact that the patrons are spending a lot. The profit in a casino is derived from a percentage of the amount people spend placing bets. That percentage can vary but people are not stupid. Not even gamblers. If the payout isn't reasonable, they go to some other casino. There are a lot of them.
Hope the GI specialist can help you out. If you are late or a no show tomorrow, I will know the reason why.
Hope the GI specialist can help you out. If you are late or a no show tomorrow, I will know the reason why.