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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #255 on: February 04, 2025, 10:16:18 AM »
Haven't been doing much this week just trying to stay warm and off the knee, swelling has gone down a bunch, pain is subsided about 60%, see the ortho Thursday. I need to get out in the shop and get some stuff done but it's been dang colder here than normal, really hasn't got out of the 30's for the last 2 weeks and we have more of the same forecasted for this week and I need to get the oil changed in my generator which is the source for charging the batteries for my off grid shop , grrrr, hope ya'll are doing well and staying warm!
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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #256 on: February 04, 2025, 10:37:27 AM »
A good time of year for gun building and the low warmth of the furnace in the shop makes for a slow finish curing.

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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #257 on: February 04, 2025, 11:06:03 AM »
Man, that's some tight curl!!!!!!!!! sweet!
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« Reply #258 on: February 04, 2025, 11:21:15 AM »
Rob, it looks like the extra $$$ you spent for the stock wood was well worth it.  That is amazing!
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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #259 on: February 06, 2025, 04:46:01 PM »
Went to the Ortho and had a syringe of steroids with a gas pipe for a needle stuck into my knee, that was FUN!, can't wait for 2 weeks to do the other knee!
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« Reply #260 on: February 06, 2025, 04:55:39 PM »
Went to the Ortho and had a syringe of steroids with a gas pipe for a needle stuck into my knee, that was FUN!, can't wait for 2 weeks to do the other knee!
Beav, I know what you mean.  Early in last spring I attended a session with my ortho lady.  I think she used the same style syringe.  This was for my shoulder.  But, it worked.  The shoulder hasn't bothered me since.

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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #261 on: February 06, 2025, 06:01:40 PM »
Jim, I hope your results are as good as the ones Bigsmoke had.


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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #262 on: February 06, 2025, 06:40:30 PM »
Me too, Doc says it takes 3 to 5 days to feel it kick in, we'll see.
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« Reply #263 on: February 06, 2025, 08:37:22 PM »
Took my Sweetie in yesterday for a gel injection in her right knee.  Not fun! Actually 2 injections but they just switched vials and the needle stayed in place.  Two to go, a week apart.  I feel for you!

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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #264 on: February 06, 2025, 09:14:55 PM »
Took my Sweetie in yesterday for a gel injection in her right knee.  Not fun! Actually 2 injections but they just switched vials and the needle stayed in place.  Two to go, a week apart.  I feel for you!

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Kee, what is this gel called and what does it do?
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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #265 on: February 16, 2025, 10:35:06 PM »
Just got back from a three day traditional jazz festival in Fresno.
What a fantastic way to spend Valentine's Day with my sweetie.
Had a great time.
John (Bigsmoke)
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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #266 on: February 16, 2025, 11:22:55 PM »
Day tripped rain de voos yesterday with the boss lady, had a good time visiting with old friends and keeping dry and warm in the barn, yea Smoke, you've been there! (the barn that is).
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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #267 on: February 17, 2025, 08:07:20 AM »
Just got back from a three day traditional jazz festival in Fresno.
What a fantastic way to spend Valentine's Day with my sweetie.
Had a great time.
John (Bigsmoke)


Wow, that stirred up a memory. Back in '66, I had a buddy who's father was a chief in the navy in Newport, RI. He gave us comp tickets for the  Newport Jazz Festival. Remember seeing Count Basie, Herbie Mann and Dizzy Gillespie. Unfortunately, I blew up the engine in my dads' '63 Chevy on the way home.
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« Reply #268 on: February 17, 2025, 10:24:21 AM »
Day tripped rain de voos yesterday with the boss lady, had a good time visiting with old friends and keeping dry and warm in the barn, yea Smoke, you've been there! (the barn that is).

Seems like I spent most of my time out in back of the barn.
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Re: What's Everyone Doing?
« Reply #269 on: February 18, 2025, 10:26:53 AM »
Just looked at the Photo thread from about 2019. Enjoy looking back. Scrolled down to engraved items (pic heavy).  This was before I was able to communicate here using modern technology. What an outpouring of talent. If you've never seen this before, check it out. I don't know if this man is even with us anymore, but wherever you're at, your work is beautiful. You and Darren have to be related somehow.


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