April '23 Chat -- "April Fools" --- yep, thats accurate for this bunch

[darkness]

Just depends on how they grow. Had mine pulled after I turned 30, all they did was numb my gums, I was awake for the whole thing and drove home. Did the same for the other side once the first was healed up

True. My molars were fully exposed and straight. Only reason I had them pulled was because I was tired of biting my cheeks. There was some deal thru the union for dental work paid up to $1500. I had all 4 pulled at once. After the first one I was asked if I had alcohol before the procedure. No. Ok well we can’t get it to stop bleeding. On to the second one, it shatters as they’re pulling it. Third tooth breaks right away and they do a root canal to get it out. They did a root canal on the forth one straight away and it came out swimmingly. Awake for the whole thing .

 

[Chevy1925]

Yeah mine came in rrreeaaalll late. All the X rays as a kid never showed them till I was in my twenties and they were just starting to come up. Figured I’d just wait till they bugged one. Lower came in 90* to what they should and lifted a gum, when caused infection and here we are. Uppers were straight but caused crowding so he yanked them. He almost did a partial extraction on the lowers due to how close to the nerve they were and how you couldn’t tell root from bone in the X rays. I left it up to him if he thought he could do the full extraction. Guess the roots had some wiggle to them so he did a full extraction.

Honestly, I don’t see how this would be any easier as a kid. Swelling has gone way down today and I can chew more. This was going to hurt no matter what lol

 

[Dozerboy]

I had mine done as a kid. They didn't put me under, just numb me. It was kind of cool to watch the whole thing in the reflection of my dentist glasses. Listening to her break the teeth in my mouth was a little weird though. They where all bone impacted.

Recovery wasn't too bad other than my neck hurt from her pull on my teeth so hard. I decided to go fishing a few days after having it done and was out in the heat for too long. Then spent like 2 days in bed after that, just wiped out. They got infected too, so I was bitting down on gauze to get all the puss out. I really didn't follow the dentist instructions at all as far as after care like I should have. Maybe I was just lucky it wasn't worse.

 

[malibu795]

Company is getting new truck.. finally came in...~18 months later...X15 at 500/1850 hp/tq, automated manual 13s with 4.10 gears and 40" tires 70 mph is going to be about 1800rpm and redline is 2000rpm.. most likely won't be able to pass anyone but we're not slowing down for hills... Should have gotten 3.70/3.90 gears.. no clue how much TQ management there is or how messed up shift tables are yet.. should be able to start out in 4/5 gear especially empty..
46k drives 14k steers double frame on the drives and 2-80gl tanks
Trucks look nice, no clue if it makes our job easier or not... Currently it's x15s at 450 with 10sp and 3.58 gears.. so much TQ management a loaded trailer will shove the truck down a on ramp faster than the ECM let's it accelerate... 20mph headwind I have a hard time run 65.
Ohio lets us permit 115-117k on 5 axles pending over all length.

 

[68ss]

I drive a 2001 freightliner everyday to pull a pneumatic tanker for cement. We are looking at a newer tractor with a wet line kit for a rear dump.

 

[TheBac]

So the bridal shower went off without a hitch.

Kole and I were "labor", just there to help setup and tear down, then we two went out and got a beer and talked about his new job as an EE2 with Hitachi. Man, is that an exciting opportunity for him and his wife, Britt. She also found a new teaching job at a HS in a town near his work, and they're working on moving to a new townhouse next month. They hope to buy a house next year.

The party theme was whimsical "butterflies", as seen on the screen behind Hannah . Roni made all those scrubbies over the past three weeks as gifts for guests, plus all the decorations and the food and desserts. It was a LOT of work, but she seems to thrive on that kind of thing. They played a few games and took lots of pics and just had a good time.

Last pic is typical Han, goofing off with her Dad. I told her I'd post that pic.



And here we thought 2022 was a busy year. Oy vey. Next up, the Big Top is coming, the end of next month.

 

[2004LB7]

Awesome Tom. Sounds like you had a lot of fun.

 

[TheBac]

Thanks Jason.

 

[Dozerboy]

I'm happy for your family and you Tom. You must be so proud. It's going to be sad, but I'm excited to see my little girl grow up and become a yong woman. Luckily she is only 7, so she will still be my little girl for a little while yet.

 

[TheBac]

Thanks Dozer. Treasure everything, esp when they're little. Its a different dynamic when they're adults. Not bad, just different (as witnessed by the last pic).

 

[darkness]

Well the wifey fulfilled her end of getting a stamp in her passport. We went skydiving over the weekend. Always a great time and she said she enjoyed it and would do it again.

 

[1FastBrick]

Nice!!! And you got the pictures to commemorate it as well. Did they give you certificates too???

 

[TheBac]

Cool for her! You look like you were having fun too.


You'll never get me to do that, though. Nope, no way.

 

[68ss]

I think I am chicken shit. I don’t know if I could do it.

 

[1FastBrick]

I think I am chicken shit. I don’t know if I could do it.

I wasn't sure my self. When I did it and it was time to jump, I was having second thoughts and wanted to turn around.... Too Late!!! Out we went...

I can't even begin to describe it. At first its like a fear of Oh crap what did I just do... Then it changes to Wow!!! Look how different things look up here...

I did mine down in San Diego. The Military actually use the facility I went through for practice training.

 

[1TRIKHD]

I wasn't sure my self. When I did it and it was time to jump, I was having second thoughts and wanted to turn around.... Too Late!!! Out we went...

I can't even begin to describe it. At first its like a fear of Oh crap what did I just do... Then it changes to Wow!!! Look how different things look up here...

I did mine down in San Diego. The Military actually use the facility I went through for practice training.

My sister and her friend did it back in high-school when they were in Australia vacationing. One of the instructors video taped the whole thing. The looks on their faces was priceless.

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[darkness]

Nice!!! And you got the pictures to commemorate it as well. Did they give you certificates too???

No certificates. This was my 4th time and don’t buy the picture or video package. Especially with a significant other. Other than my actual jump they include us both lol.

 

[darkness]

My sister and her friend did it back in high-school when they were in Australia vacationing. One of the instructors video taped the whole thing. The looks on their faces was priceless.

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This was either her “holy shit he jumped” face or the “oh shit I’m next face!”

 

[Dozerboy]

I never went skydiving, but I did that indoor I-fly. I did pretty good, but my little girl who was 6 did amazing. I can tell you one thing. If you have sinus problems your sinus will never be so clear again in your life. It was amazing how well I could breathe after. I almost didn't like it....lol