l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
Here in Lakewood I've never seen a Brown Recluse spider and I've lived here for 65 years. We do have Black Widows though. I've been bitten 3 times by varous Orb-weaver spiders. Nasty little sore then itchy bites but nothing that didn't heal up in a few days.
Actually, Happy_Camper, I don't know what I said about you that would require your forgiveness. I purposely stay out of the fray and I most certainly have not piled on as others have. I remember we conversed about Communism once, and you may have offered prayers for my father and/or daughter, but other than that, I have no recollection. .
No worries High Noon. Mauser was just trying to stir it up. I hope that all goes well and it turns out to be a little bit of nothing.
Here in Lakewood I've never seen a Brown Recluse spider and I've lived here for 65 years. We do have Black Widows though. I've been bitten 3 times by varous Orb-weaver spiders. Nasty little sore then itchy bites but nothing that didn't heal up in a few days.
Holy crap. You're lucky you didn't lose the thumb...or worse. How's the thumb now?
Methinks getting to a doc ASAP if'n your seeing advancing redness is always a good idea.
Thank God it was not my thumb. Those are pictures I came a crossed a number of year back and saved them. I don't know if he lost the thumb or not. The pictures are a reminder to watch were you stick your hands.
Why do guys come to the Fire for medical advice 🤣🤦♂️
Why, to hear astute advice and illustrative anecdotes such as this gem, of course!
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
A few years ago, a family asked me to visit a father who went for tests and got a hospital infection that quickly put him down. He thankfully got saved and the next day hospital staff overdosed him with something that put him in a coma and shut down his organs.
Why do guys come to the Fire for medical advice 🤣🤦♂️
Why, to hear astute advice and illustrative anecdotes such as this gem, of course!
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
A few years ago, a family asked me to visit a father who went for tests and got a hospital infection that quickly put him down. He thankfully got saved and the next day hospital staff overdosed him with something that put him in a coma and shut down his organs.
I don't want to give the impression that he shouldn't go to the qualified health care pro of his choosing. The silver lining in the whole tragedy is that the man's soul was saved before leaving. Most who die of this, that or the other don't have that option the week they pass away. Food for thought.....for all of us.
The ol lady got nailed by spider, not a BR last week. Next to plate and screws in wrist. She called doc next day and they took her right in. Normally have to wait for schedule.....not w that plate !
She got nailed on neck last yr, think it rotted out what little brain she had left.
As much screwing around as Ive done in woods and barns etc..
amazed I havent had more issues w bugs and other infections.
On the BR topic, I have found higher concentrations of them here in the high desert - maybe just unreliable anecdotal observation - but have been watching for them for a long time. They seem to like to stay on cardboard, in the folds - dark side of box, etc.
I have an appointment this afternoon with my dermatologist. I will report back regarding her diagnosis.
My mechanic loaned me a small stun gun. I went to the fire station and they politely declined to tase me. Cannot track down a cop. Mom refused to tase me. She laughed when I told her: "I can't believe you won't tase your own son." My brother said it would be his pleasure to tase me, so I'm gonna' get nekkid in the yard for him to do so - in case I schitt myself - then he can hose me off. I'm setting up chairs and will have a cooler of beer for spectators. Several friends have expressed interest in attending the proceedings. Not sure how painful it will be. A short blast from a small taser shouldn't be too bad?
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
best of luck with it. Hope it ends up being rather uneventful in the end. Have seen some serious scars from them.
Always reminds me of a song though.
Lullaby The Cure On candy stripe legs the Spiderman comes Softly through the shadow of the evenin' sun Stealin' past the windows of the blissfully dead Looking for the victim shivering in bed Searchin' out fear in the gathering gloom And suddenly a movement in the corner of the room And there is nothing I can do when I realize with fright That the Spiderman is having me for dinner tonight
Quietly he laughs and shaking his head Creeps closer now, closer to the foot of the bed And softer than shadow and quicker than flies His arms are all around me and his tongue in my eyes Be still be calm be quiet now my precious boy Don't struggle like that or I will only love you more For it's much too late to get away or turn on the light The Spiderman is having you for dinner tonight
And I feel like I'm being eaten By a thousand million shivering furry holes And I know that in the morning I will wake up in the shivering cold And the Spiderman is always hungry
Written by: Bransby Williams Boris Peter, Thompson Paul Stephen, O'donnell Roger, Tolhurst Laurence Andrew, Gallup Simon Johnathon, Smith Robert James
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
My question regarding stun guns is should the stun gun be activated and then quickly be touched to the spider bite area, or should it be placed on or close to the skin and then be activated? I imagine the duration should be less than a second or as quick as possible, but that is just a guess. Any advice on this? I am going to ask the Doc about it today. Also, should I tighten up my stomach muscles (such as they are) prior to the shock or not?
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
Crappy Hamster needs a 6" # 2 Phillip's screwdriver shoved in his fuuuucking ear and his brain fuuucking scrambled. Nice quick up and down then side to side action. Remove Insert in the fuuuckwads other ear. Repeat.
All Liberal Socialist Democrat scumballs like him need it also...
My question regarding stun guns is should the stun gun be activated and then quickly be touched to the spider bite area, or should it be placed on or close to the skin and then be activated? I imagine the duration should be less than a second or as quick as possible, but that is just a guess. Any advice on this? I am going to ask the Doc about it today. Also, should I tighten up my stomach muscles (such as they are) prior to the shock or not?
Try it both ways just to make sure.
Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved.
Well, you're a ray of sunshine. Let's make it as painful as possible.
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
My question regarding stun guns is should the stun gun be activated and then quickly be touched to the spider bite area, or should it be placed on or close to the skin and then be activated? I imagine the duration should be less than a second or as quick as possible, but that is just a guess. Any advice on this? I am going to ask the Doc about it today. Also, should I tighten up my stomach muscles (such as they are) prior to the shock or not?
Try it both ways just to make sure.
And you need to take video
Mark
NRA Life Member Anytime anyone kicks cancers azz is a good day!
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