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Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 5:48 am
by Avatar
The GF has gone off pipes for the moment, so she still rolls. And we usually roll at work, since there are several of us and it goes round better.

But at home, it's much easier to load a little pipe quickly and have a few tokes.
Skyweir wrote:Does it cool the smoke? Is that what it means by cooling screw?
Yes, it's got a spiral screw construction on the inside, so the smoke travels a much longer path than the length of the pipe.
Also, because of the screw-cap, it's effectively a smokeless pipe...the only smoke is what you exhale.
Best. Pipe. Ever.
(Should this all be in the "Spark" thread?

)
--A
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:43 am
by Skyweir
Nah .. it wouldnt be the Watch if we didnt go on tangents every now and then

Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:09 pm
by Menolly
Skyweir wrote:Nah .. it wouldnt be the Watch if we didnt go on tangents every now and then

^Truth^
While I have no interest in the current topic, I enjoy reading about what others find worth discussing. As long as it doesn't get heated or hurtful.
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:59 am
by Skyweir
Sweet

Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:48 pm
by aTOMiC
Not feeling great. Went to dAN's father's funeral yesterday and saw dAN for the first time in weeks. He is really struggling with health issues, severely limited sight, motor skills issues and he has lost a noticeable amount of weight. Outside of my wife dAN is my best friend in the world, we grew up together. I am pretty worried. Also just heard my Aunt Betty isn't responding to chemo and she is being moved to hospice. Just a hard time all around.
I think it is unlikely that dAN will be able to visit the Watch for the foreseeable future so I will try and post updates on his condition.
-Tom
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:41 pm
by Sorus
Oh, no. Condolences to dAN for his loss and best wishes for his health. And for your aunt. So sorry.
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 4:45 am
by Skyweir
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:33 am
by Avatar
Ah hell TOM, sorry to hear, and thanks for letting us know. Tell dAN we're thinking of him.
I'm mostly fine, relatively speaking. Think I'm fighting off a bit of flu or something, but too busy to get sick now.
Massive deadline for our entry to the Google Partner Awards, so will prob be working late today, and depending on how things go, maybe even have to work tomorrow.
So I can't hang around.
--A
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:12 am
by Skyweir
Sucks to be you

Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 5:59 am
by lucimay
aTOMiC wrote:Not feeling great. Went to dAN's father's funeral yesterday and saw dAN for the first time in weeks. He is really struggling with health issues, severely limited sight, motor skills issues and he has lost a noticeable amount of weight. Outside of my wife dAN is my best friend in the world, we grew up together. I am pretty worried. Also just heard my Aunt Betty isn't responding to chemo and she is being moved to hospice. Just a hard time all around.
I think it is unlikely that dAN will be able to visit the Watch for the foreseeable future so I will try and post updates on his condition.
-Tom
gosh i'm really sorry to hear about dAN's health issues. what's happened to his sight? and sorry to hear about his dad and your Aunt Betty. give him a hug for me, won't you. we haven't talked for years now but there was a time I considered us close friends. tell him my phone number hasn't changed and if he needs an ear, i'll be quiet and listen and not argue for the universe.

(that might make him chuckle) <3
ps...it's been 31 days since I had a smoke folks!! WOOT!

Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 3:00 pm
by aTOMiC
lucimay wrote:aTOMiC wrote:Not feeling great. Went to dAN's father's funeral yesterday and saw dAN for the first time in weeks. He is really struggling with health issues, severely limited sight, motor skills issues and he has lost a noticeable amount of weight. Outside of my wife dAN is my best friend in the world, we grew up together. I am pretty worried. Also just heard my Aunt Betty isn't responding to chemo and she is being moved to hospice. Just a hard time all around.
I think it is unlikely that dAN will be able to visit the Watch for the foreseeable future so I will try and post updates on his condition.
-Tom
gosh i'm really sorry to hear about dAN's health issues. what's happened to his sight? and sorry to hear about his dad and your Aunt Betty. give him a hug for me, won't you. we haven't talked for years now but there was a time I considered us close friends. tell him my phone number hasn't changed and if he needs an ear, i'll be quiet and listen and not argue for the universe.

(that might make him chuckle) <3
ps...it's been 31 days since I had a smoke folks!! WOOT!

Thanks, Luci.
I will let him know.
He has been having issues for about a year now, getting progressively worse. He has a couple of doctor appointments coming up that will hopefully identify his condition and offer a treatment. Fingers crossed.
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:54 am
by Sorus
Waiting for a diagnosis is so stressful. I hope they figure it out quickly.
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:00 am
by Savor Dam
Also stressful and frustrating when one has a major episode, only to have all the medical folks tell you it is "idiopathic"; a ten-dollar word for "we don't know what happened..."
Yes, it is comforting that the episodic crisis was dealt with and all is now well...but WTF caused it and how might one avert a reprise??
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:30 am
by Skyweir
True that SD


Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:07 pm
by Sorus
Modern medicine is pretty amazing, but doctors don't always know as much as they think they do and they hate admitting when they're wrong. Never be afraid to ask for a second opinion.
Just a general observation, not directed at anyone in particular. (Spent 6 months in 2007 being told I absolutely did not have a condition that my family has a history of. Absolutely did have it.)
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 12:53 am
by Skyweir
Mmm.. they sure can get it wrong.
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:13 am
by Avatar
Meh. Got the flipping flu.
--A
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:30 am
by Skyweir

... poor you. Plenty of fluids and rest if that is at all possible

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 4:57 am
by Avatar
If only. Too much happening. Left work early yesterday though, and will do likewise today. Also, periodontist appointment today. Meh.
--A
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:58 pm
by Skyweir
Oh no ... not good at all

bloody teeth whod have em? Hopefully youll feel better soon
