| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Ascension Island, S Atlantic Ocean |
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| Occupation: | saving lives |
| Number of Posts: | 2958 |
| Registered on: | 11/10/2009 |
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re: Just diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
Posted by Volt on 4/22/24 at 7:14 pm
Resistance (weight) training is the key. I did my research paper for my masters in nursing on the comparison of resistance vs cardio training as they pertains to lowering A1C. I was glad to see the results pointed to resistance training as the more effective route. Of course, combining the two is...
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re: Summer Trip to Italy Question
Posted by Volt on 4/20/24 at 7:08 pm
[quote]Family members took the bus on that drive a few years back…one said it was [b]absolutely the scariest moment in his life[/b]. [/quote]
I took the bus from Sorrento to Positano and yes, i was uncomfortable to say the least. Cliffs, fast bus driver, mopeds pulling out in front of the bus ev...
re: Harmless water snake vs Cottonmouth ID from distance?
Posted by Volt on 4/20/24 at 2:35 pm
He let that cottonmouth swim right between his legs....HELL NO!!...
re: Eurostar Tickets
Posted by Volt on 4/18/24 at 6:43 pm
I second the advice on buying the train tickets individually vs the rail pass. I came across many reviews where people said they had issue after issue when trying to use their pass at stations all over Europe. Often having to buy tickets on the spot, which of course cost the most and would cause d...
re: 80ft+ wave anomaly bigger than Texas off South Africa & Antarctica?
Posted by Volt on 4/14/24 at 7:58 pm
That's just south of where I'm at on Ascension Island.
Looks like we'll have to band together here and get ready for the encounter...
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re: Everglades National Park Trip Review
Posted by Volt on 4/14/24 at 7:28 pm
I went there twice during Thanksgiving '18 and New Years '18/'19.
I was fortunate to see many species of birds I'd never seen, some manatees, an American crocodile, and some baby gators chirping for momma who was hanging out in a culvert just below where I was standing.
Also got to see/tour ...
re: Good pair of waterproof hiking shoes?
Posted by Volt on 4/1/24 at 6:31 pm
Not sure about the waterproofing, but I have a pair of the Salomon X Ultra and I use them while hiking on a volcanic island on all types of ground, including the sharp as hell lava rocks and they are great.
I even wear them when we play a softball game on the klinka which is hardened volcanic as...
re: Anybody else using their HSA as a retirement vehicle?
Posted by Volt on 3/22/24 at 2:50 pm
[quote] now including OTC meds[/quote]
The IRS.gov site you linked states…
[quote]Nonprescription Drugs and Medicines Except for insulin, [b]you can't include[/b] in medical expenses amounts you pay for a drug that isn't prescribed.[/quote]...
re: I have some money to invest in Vanguard Funds. Which are the best performers?
Posted by Volt on 3/22/24 at 2:23 pm
VGT...
re: Getting contacted by work during vacation
Posted by Volt on 3/20/24 at 5:55 pm
I’m currently in Berlin in the middle of a 32 day European vacation and I’ve had to deal with issues since I’ve been gone. I’ve had to listen to a fellow employee cry and staffing issues that are so frustrating that I’m thinking about moving on. ...
re: At what point do you said Frick it and buy a new vehicle
Posted by Volt on 3/12/24 at 7:46 am
[quote]Don't do it. I drove nothing but F150's since the '90s. Quality was worse with each one[/quote]
Ya know, there’s people everywhere that say this crap about every vehicle (year and model) ever made.
My trucks:
- 2001 F150 Super crew 4x4 with 330,000+ miles
- 2011 F150 Super crew 4x4 ...
re: Expired supplements
Posted by Volt on 3/10/24 at 7:11 pm
[link=(https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/drug-expiration-dates-do-they-mean-anything#:~:text=What%20they%20found%20from%20the,has%20become%20unsafe%20to%20use.)]Harvard Study[/link]
When patients ask me that question, I refer to this study done by Harvard at the request of the US mil...
re: Bayeux/Normandy
Posted by Volt on 3/9/24 at 3:16 pm
I’ll be they for three nights on March 13. Really looking forward to the D-Day tour. ...
re: Terrible rhomboid knot/pain
Posted by Volt on 3/5/24 at 4:54 pm
[quote] I find the corner of a wall and use that to dig the knot out.[/quote]
I’ve gotten to know many a door corner over the years in this way. Especially in places where I’ve worked.
Also, trigger point injections and a trigger point gun can do wonders. ...
re: What amount do you save per month?
Posted by Volt on 3/3/24 at 2:39 am
[quote]I don’t want to regret not enjoying life.[/quote]
Amen brother. That’s what living life should be all about. I’ve seen too many people have their lives cut short. I’m in Spain now on day 2 of a 31-day European trip.
“Get busy living or get busy dying.” ...
re: How early should I arrive to airport?
Posted by Volt on 3/1/24 at 8:24 pm
At 2pm today it was busy, but the AA counter was empty (even though I didn’t check a bag). I have pre-check, and although the line was long, I was through it in under 10 min. ...
re: Why do people travel with giant suitcases?
Posted by Volt on 3/1/24 at 8:21 pm
I’m headed to Europe for 31 days with a 40L Osprey backpack and a 6L Osprey day pack. It too some work, especially with the colder weather that I will encounter, but I have everything I needed to bring. Only thing is that I may have to buy a Becker coat when I get there, but I hope not. ...
re: 2023-2024 Ski Thread
Posted by Volt on 3/1/24 at 8:17 pm
I hope to go back to Whistler one day and pray for clear skies and good snow. They have had a lot of rain there this season. Local said it rained for two weeks over Christmas all the way up to the peaks. They said that means next year will be epic.
Visibility was poor the rest of the week fo...
re: Good base for Amalfi Coast.
Posted by Volt on 2/25/24 at 9:19 pm
I stayed in Sorrento also.
[quote]From the train station in sorrento, their is a public bus that runs down the Amalfe coast to positano and amalfi.[/quote]
The bus ride was interesting to say the least. Mopeds pulling out in front of the bus, blind corners that can barely fit even one car,...
re: 2023-2024 Ski Thread
Posted by Volt on 2/19/24 at 11:12 pm
Skied six days at Heavenly (Tahoe) last week and now at Whistler.
Today was my first time on the mountain, and so far, I’m expecting it to get a lot better. A lot of people and ice everywhere. The challenge of skiing and learning a new mountain for the first time is compounded by the number of...
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