Show all posts by user

Re: F/U on friend who OD’ed on water - 27 days ago

Isn’t drinking water also a “cure” for low blood pressure?

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: F/U on friend who OD’ed on water - 27 days ago

I’m wonder what problems he has to have blood pressure that high.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

F/U on friend who OD’ed on water - 27 days ago

He had high blood pressure of 186/120. His nurse friend said drinking a lot of water “might bring it down.” He said he drank about two gallons during the day.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: F/U on capacitor for HVAC - 27 days ago

The tab numbers don’t match up. I figured they would.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

F/U on capacitor for HVAC - 27 days ago

The old one’s top rusted and you can’t read the “herm” and other stuff. I thought the number of tabs would match up but they don’t. Will the colors of the wires match up with the letter and words on the new capacitor? Say color X goes with “Fan” and so on. I can’t get to it right now to see what colors there are. I remember a yellow and I think purple. I doubt if Amrad will ta

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Boeing CEO says company shouldn't have agreed to Trump's Air Force One deal - 28 days ago

Are we stuck with the Trump paint scheme?

by Dennis S - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: “ Supreme Court Leans Toward Coach in Case on School Prayer “ - 30 days ago

QuoteSpeedy QuoteDennis S When the Christians take over the government, do you really think they will act as a unit and get along? The Baptists, the Mormons, the Jehova’s Witnesses, the Methodists, the Seventh Day Adventists, the Pentecostals, and on and on? You forgot the Roman Catholics who have already taken over the Supreme Court. I don’t consider Catholics Christians. (See what I’m

by Dennis S - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Extreme hip pain. Bursitis? - 30 days ago

Quotelost in space I did (still do). I hope it's not like this for you. About ten years ago I started having pains around my right hip and lower right back, made worse by pressure from my belt. I went beltless and used suspenders instead. Then it got worse after a fall, with pain and spasms in that area. Screaming pain and a hospital stay of a week, but no signs of bone or tissue damage. Boto

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Extreme hip pain. Bursitis? - 30 days ago

Quoteanonymouse1 So go get a massage? I’m going to try physical therapy. It should be lots cheaper.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Extreme hip pain. Bursitis? - 30 days ago

QuoteRacer X High doses of ibuprofen or Aleve for a few days at least certainly are worth a try, assuming you don't have liver or kidney issues. That and a heating pad. Thanks. I give that a try. It feels like it’s crying out for a gentle work out.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Americans are softer than a baby's bottom - 30 days ago

QuoteAcer Quotemrbigstuff QuoteDennis S And they wear gloves to make meatloaf. Hear, hear. People are getting nuts! Make sure it's those creepy all-black ones, that look like something from an autopsy. It usually is the black ones on YouTube. I guess if you buy 100 pairs, you need to use them up.

by Dennis S - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Extreme hip pain. Bursitis? - 30 days ago

I’ve never had joint pain to speak of. This started with muscle spasms above my hip and into my ribs. Now it has settled into the outside top of my hip and hurts like crazy, but doesn’t always hurt. I’m seeing my doctor next week, but don’t count on him to fix it. He seems to go down a list and diagnose it as the top common problem. So that’s probably recommending ibuprofen. I don’t w

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: “ Supreme Court Leans Toward Coach in Case on School Prayer “ - 30 days ago

When the Christians take over the government, do you really think they will act as a unit and get along? The Baptists, the Mormons, the Jehova’s Witnesses, the Methodists, the Seventh Day Adventists, the Pentecostals, and on and on?

by Dennis S - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Those not on Amazon Prime - Do you have items you regularly buy to get over $25 when you need a cheap item? - 30 days ago

Yeah, I’m doing it with vitamins.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Today's cute video: a dachshund playing soccer with a turtle - 30 days ago

I bet that turtle could operate the camera better than that camera person if you gave it a chance.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Those not on Amazon Prime - Do you have items you regularly buy to get over $25 when you need a cheap item? - 30 days ago

Prime is handy, but it’s too much money for me when you look at the cost for a year. It would be nice to get a $10 item anytime you need it. Are there items like groceries that you can always add on to get the over $25 free shipping?

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Americans are softer than a baby's bottom - 30 days ago

And they wear gloves to make meatloaf.

by Dennis S - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Mom, 91, gets dizzy and sometimes “crumple” or falls. I’m wondering if it’s POTS. - 30 days ago

She just got back from the doctor. He said she did have four medicines that could lower blood. He said she had the symptoms of POTS, but due to her age and the medicine probably causing the blood pressure fall, he was going to pursue getting her medicine regulated. He dropped potassium pill and furosemide. His nurse had already taken her off a beta blocker. He said she needs a third lead on her p

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Heat Pump AC took over ten tries before it started. Does that mean capacitor is weak or worn out? - 30 days ago

I just ordered an Amrad Made in USA for $35.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: "Inept 'People's Convoy' chased out of Bay Area by egg-throwing kids" - 4 weeks ago

“ The dreams of the “People’s Convoy” quickly died in the Bay Area after a critical tactical error: turning onto a street with a Safeway and a group of bored kids.” The Safeway part is hilarious. This is funny too. Their dogs are peeing on their food:

by Dennis S - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Can someone explain the CPT terminal on a HVAC capacitor and how to wire it? - 4 weeks ago

I was confused about hooking up the newfangled CPT but I found this: “The CPT is only used when a hard-start kit is being utilized in the AC unit.” pdq - that helps although I don’t think Amrad will talk to me since I’m a civilian. I should be able to just transfer the wires from the old capacitor to the new one.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Can someone explain the CPT terminal on a HVAC capacitor and how to wire it? - 4 weeks ago

Quotemattkime I hope you're okay :-( Thanks. It comes and goes. It hit when I was working on the outside HVAC unit.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Can someone explain the CPT terminal on a HVAC capacitor and how to wire it? - 4 weeks ago

I had a post below. I’m having a medical event*and can’t concentrate or do too much closeup looking at the unit right now. I need to figure this out so I can order the condenser tonight. I hooked up the old one OK years ago. I can’t concentrate on google instructions. I can count on y’all to simplify things so I can understand. Also I’m having a hard time finding dimensions although I b

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Uh oh! I figured out how to make dump cobblers. - 4 weeks ago

“ Perhaps try defrosted frozen fruits?” Good idea. Thanks.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Have you ever heard a porcupine? - 4 weeks ago

There was one on NPR yesterday but I can’t find it. It sounded like Marge Simpson.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Mom, 91, gets dizzy and sometimes “crumple” or falls. I’m wondering if it’s POTS. - 4 weeks ago

She takes medicine often through the day and drinks a full glass of water lose when she does. But she drinks 3-4 cans of Diet Coke. She drinks a glass of tea or Diet Coke with meals. Edit: The recommended water intake is pretty close to the dangerous level discussed in the water poisoning thread below.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: RE: that dump cake thread - 4 weeks ago

Quotewurm I may give this a shot today. I think only one person mentioned the size pan to use for this. Is it a 13 x 9"? Glass or metal or does it even make a difference? I picked an internet recipe at random. They used 2 15 ounce peach cans and a 9 X 13 pan. I think I used 10 ounce cans. I don’t think any of that matters, myself. You could look at a few recipes to get a better idea of w

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Is it just my perception or are the culture wars getting worse? - 4 weeks ago

Our own political theater won’t work because our audience has brains and integrity.

by Dennis S - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Mom, 91, gets dizzy and sometimes “crumple” or falls. I’m wondering if it’s POTS. - 4 weeks ago

She has a-fib and had the ablation several years ago.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals

Re: Mom, 91, gets dizzy and sometimes “crumple” or falls. I’m wondering if it’s POTS. - 4 weeks ago

QuotepRICE cUBE I know someone with similar symptoms described here and it ended up being POTS. Better have it checked on. She’s seeing her cardiologist Monday.

by Dennis S - Tips and Deals