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#61
Off Topic / Re: The Brassgoggles Model Mak...
Last post by James Harrison - May 21, 2025, 06:58:14 PMWell now. I've gone and got myself (or rather some of my models) invited to participate in a hobbies exhibition in Wolverhampton between July and October. I'm not going to try and monopolise the show - I'm only sending about six models in - but I've got to try and find the time to spruce them up and get them public-show ready before then.
Incidentally, I've always envisaged RLS as being resolutely a stay-at-home affair, so if anybody wants to see a few of my models in the metal (and plastic), this is quite likely to be one of your only chances.
Incidentally, I've always envisaged RLS as being resolutely a stay-at-home affair, so if anybody wants to see a few of my models in the metal (and plastic), this is quite likely to be one of your only chances.
#62
Architecture / Re: That 'big project' I've be...
Last post by James Harrison - May 21, 2025, 06:55:20 PMWell, this isn't good. Two weeks and no go.
Yes, but I have a validreason excuse.
Excuse #1 is that my employer has got a sort of challenge going to improve physical fitness through the month of May. In my office, that's become a sort of friendly rivalry. So time spent traipsing around trying to win at that, is time not spent working on the house.
Excuse #2 is that I've been asked to exhibit some of my toy trains in an exhibition over the Summer, so when I'm not indulging in 20km death hikes, I'm trying to spruce up and finish off various models in preparation for that.
But come July... come July... the house will have my full attention again.
Yes, but I have a valid
Excuse #1 is that my employer has got a sort of challenge going to improve physical fitness through the month of May. In my office, that's become a sort of friendly rivalry. So time spent traipsing around trying to win at that, is time not spent working on the house.
Excuse #2 is that I've been asked to exhibit some of my toy trains in an exhibition over the Summer, so when I'm not indulging in 20km death hikes, I'm trying to spruce up and finish off various models in preparation for that.
But come July... come July... the house will have my full attention again.
#63
Anatomical / Re: The calling card
Last post by James Harrison - May 21, 2025, 05:28:04 PMWow! Fifteen years, two weeks and four days... that might just be a record for thread necromancy around here.
#64
Off Topic / Re: YET *EVEN* MORE things tha...
Last post by Sorontar - May 21, 2025, 11:06:24 AMGreat to hear! May your journeys of professional exploration continue but with new routes presenting themselves.
Sorontar
Sorontar
#65
Metaphysical / Re: Introduce yourself (Mk. II...
Last post by Sorontar - May 21, 2025, 11:01:55 AMIndeed, welcome to the Brass Goggles, Mr Sattler. May your words of wit, knowledge and experience be heard and may you enjoy those of others.
Sorontar
Sorontar
#66
Anatomical / Re: The calling card
Last post by josephs - May 21, 2025, 02:33:37 AMWhat a fascinating find! Calling cards really were the social currency of their time—equal parts etiquette, identity, and sometimes a bit of subtle intrigue. The idea of "dropping a card" definitely feels like the 19th-century version of texting "just saying hi." And you're right—those printed florals on cards like Laura's probably mirrored the trends of the day before fading in favor of more minimalist styles.
Speaking of stylish statements, if you love the charm of vintage personalization, a custom neon signs [link removed] could be a fun modern twist! Imagine your name (or even "Miss Mabel Osborne, Tuesdays 3 to 6") glowing in a soft script—perfect for a cozy nook or creative space. Let me know if you'd like help designing one!
Speaking of stylish statements, if you love the charm of vintage personalization, a custom neon signs [link removed] could be a fun modern twist! Imagine your name (or even "Miss Mabel Osborne, Tuesdays 3 to 6") glowing in a soft script—perfect for a cozy nook or creative space. Let me know if you'd like help designing one!
#67
Off Topic / Re: GAAAAAHHHHHH Mk.VI: The Re...
Last post by Xenos - May 21, 2025, 12:52:36 AMQuote from: rovingjack on May 20, 2025, 11:48:52 PMdoc visits BP number 108/76. ordered blood tests (have to get them done tomorrow while fasting).
came back to the apartment tried my BP meter 127/87. go visit a former coworker and his wife, after mentioning it to him we break out their BP testers 141/83, 134/85, 127/81.
so 3 different home BP monitors reading between 125 and 150 in 14 readings over 3 days... but the nurse got 108.
if it wasn't for nails turning white on my left arm which I've been restrictive in using for 9 months due to shaking and what feels like a rotator cuff or axillary nerve, I'd be more willing chill out and take weeks to look into it with multiple docs.
but my gaaahhhh brain says, what if the shoulder has been your heart along, as well as the stiff searing neck I get at the computer, the nails going white could be circulation, and the funny bone tingles in both hands half the nights over the last 9 months could all be heart failure.
but doc listened to my heart, and the nurse said BP was 108, and my pulse and ox didn't strike their attention. so I should be able to make my follow up appointments at least.
Yeeeeeeeeeeah. That's worth gettin' at least an EKG or summat. The ol' ticker ain't one to screw around with (she says, continuing to screw around with her own). Water, rest, and destress (as best you're able). I find a cool shower helps as well. If you've got access to hibiscus tea (I know, I know, herbal remedies, whatnot), that brings the BP down (it's what we used in Sudan)--I have to be dead careful with it or mine drops to the 60s/40s range.
Stay safe, mate, don't over exert yourself.
#68
Off Topic / Re: GAAAAAHHHHHH Mk.VI: The Re...
Last post by rovingjack - May 20, 2025, 11:48:52 PMdoc visits BP number 108/76. ordered blood tests (have to get them done tomorrow while fasting).
came back to the apartment tried my BP meter 127/87. go visit a former coworker and his wife, after mentioning it to him we break out their BP testers 141/83, 134/85, 127/81.
so 3 different home BP monitors reading between 125 and 150 in 14 readings over 3 days... but the nurse got 108.
if it wasn't for nails turning white on my left arm which I've been restrictive in using for 9 months due to shaking and what feels like a rotator cuff or axillary nerve, I'd be more willing chill out and take weeks to look into it with multiple docs.
but my gaaahhhh brain says, what if the shoulder has been your heart along, as well as the stiff searing neck I get at the computer, the nails going white could be circulation, and the funny bone tingles in both hands half the nights over the last 9 months could all be heart failure.
but doc listened to my heart, and the nurse said BP was 108, and my pulse and ox didn't strike their attention. so I should be able to make my follow up appointments at least.
came back to the apartment tried my BP meter 127/87. go visit a former coworker and his wife, after mentioning it to him we break out their BP testers 141/83, 134/85, 127/81.
so 3 different home BP monitors reading between 125 and 150 in 14 readings over 3 days... but the nurse got 108.
if it wasn't for nails turning white on my left arm which I've been restrictive in using for 9 months due to shaking and what feels like a rotator cuff or axillary nerve, I'd be more willing chill out and take weeks to look into it with multiple docs.
but my gaaahhhh brain says, what if the shoulder has been your heart along, as well as the stiff searing neck I get at the computer, the nails going white could be circulation, and the funny bone tingles in both hands half the nights over the last 9 months could all be heart failure.
but doc listened to my heart, and the nurse said BP was 108, and my pulse and ox didn't strike their attention. so I should be able to make my follow up appointments at least.
#69
Off Topic / Re: GAAAAAHHHHHH Mk.VI: The Re...
Last post by Xenos - May 20, 2025, 09:09:09 PMQuote from: rovingjack on May 20, 2025, 06:50:30 AMthe blood pressure cuff I pulled out of storage and replaced the batteries on is throwing weird readings. 3 doc visits in the last 3 months have me in the 117/76 range as it's been for years. but I overheated the other day and since then my fingernails on were white with red crescent at the top. most returned to normal the last few days, except after washing dishes, they all turn white for a bit. but two on my left hand have remained white. and since I've had some ulnar nerve buzzing in both arms at night for months I'd have no clue if I was having arm pain...
so pulled the cuff out, replaced batteries, struggle with weak shaky hands (another issue i've had for almost a year now), and it tells me 136/87. well that disconcerting but go to bed, test in the morning 134/88. not liking it try before dinner 145/89. try again 131/84. try other arm 128/78. WTF. eat dinner wash up, try left arm, 151/87, right arm 118/76. left 134/83, right 151/81. left 128/83.
there is something wrong with one of us, and since I can still hold my breath for two minutes, have no sharp or persistent pain or numbness currently, no headache... I'm going to bed and have a doc visits tomorrow after group therapy.
if I don't wake up- this was one of my comfort spaces in the world. hope it's a good dream.
edit: survived the night. here's hoping we can get help today.
Hey mate, don't you go checking out on me, too, yeah? Hang in there. You got this.
On my end of things, just got the call. Grandad's gone.
Today's gonna be Guinness and Irish Protest Music all day.
#70
Off Topic / Re: GAAAAAHHHHHH Mk.VI: The Re...
Last post by rovingjack - May 20, 2025, 06:50:30 AMthe blood pressure cuff I pulled out of storage and replaced the batteries on is throwing weird readings. 3 doc visits in the last 3 months have me in the 117/76 range as it's been for years. but I overheated the other day and since then my fingernails on were white with red crescent at the top. most returned to normal the last few days, except after washing dishes, they all turn white for a bit. but two on my left hand have remained white. and since I've had some ulnar nerve buzzing in both arms at night for months I'd have no clue if I was having arm pain...
so pulled the cuff out, replaced batteries, struggle with weak shaky hands (another issue i've had for almost a year now), and it tells me 136/87. well that disconcerting but go to bed, test in the morning 134/88. not liking it try before dinner 145/89. try again 131/84. try other arm 128/78. WTF. eat dinner wash up, try left arm, 151/87, right arm 118/76. left 134/83, right 151/81. left 128/83.
there is something wrong with one of us, and since I can still hold my breath for two minutes, have no sharp or persistent pain or numbness currently, no headache... I'm going to bed and have a doc visits tomorrow after group therapy.
if I don't wake up- this was one of my comfort spaces in the world. hope it's a good dream.
edit: survived the night. here's hoping we can get help today.
so pulled the cuff out, replaced batteries, struggle with weak shaky hands (another issue i've had for almost a year now), and it tells me 136/87. well that disconcerting but go to bed, test in the morning 134/88. not liking it try before dinner 145/89. try again 131/84. try other arm 128/78. WTF. eat dinner wash up, try left arm, 151/87, right arm 118/76. left 134/83, right 151/81. left 128/83.
there is something wrong with one of us, and since I can still hold my breath for two minutes, have no sharp or persistent pain or numbness currently, no headache... I'm going to bed and have a doc visits tomorrow after group therapy.
if I don't wake up- this was one of my comfort spaces in the world. hope it's a good dream.
edit: survived the night. here's hoping we can get help today.