Posts by dustyharbor7

Is there any way to let someone know their inbox is full without having to go and reply to all the specific threads they've been reading?

Since there’s already a thread about terrible posture, I figured I might as well jump in and see if anyone has some specific exercises to help fix it. Lately—well, actually for quite a while now—my back has been absolutely killing me in the mornings, and sometimes it just stays sore all day long. My doctor actually ended up giving me a referral to go see a physical therapist to get my spine checked out. It isn't just one spot, either; I'm feeling pain in my upper back, right behind the collarbone area, and down in my lower back too. It’s pretty constant.

I do try to stay active, though. I hit the gym about three times a week and focus on things like crunches, push-ups, and back extensions...

thanks

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone might have a Windows product key handy for Release Candidate 7? I’ve been trying to find a way to download it online, but I can't seem to track it down anywhere lately. If anyone happens to have an extra one lying around, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks so much!

Since we're already talking about top lists

Elvis Presley
Janis Joplin
EKV

...that's a pretty solid start, I guess, if I don't want to go overboard.

I mean, he basically handed half of it over to his brother. He split about $400,000 between different index funds, some stocks, and stuff like that... then he kept another $100,000 for himself, which I guess was a pretty sweet deal. He’ll probably use it for some big trip, maybe even hit up Vegas before he heads out 😁

You’ve definitely come to the right place; I think everyone from the local mayor down to the neighborhood shopkeepers hangs out around here...

By the way, my gums are absolutely trashed from dealing with tonsillitis... I haven't kicked the bucket just yet, though some people might wish I had.

Some people have actually told me I look a bit like Boris Karloff

I mean, I basically detox by letting mosquitoes suck all the toxins right out of my blood, since apparently I'm not allowed to donate blood anymore anyway 😢

restlessmarlin6 said:Hmm... let's say you consider yourselves friends. Or, well, he thinks you are, but you're actually looking for a way to scale back how much time you spend together.🙂

Of course, if you just blow him off completely or suddenly go cold, there's a real chance that—given his tendency to be pretty critical—he might try to trash your reputation in front of a whole bunch of people you definitely don't want to have drama with.

I mean, look, if everyone else ends up taking his side, then honestly, just walk away and find a new circle of friends...

You don't have to be harsh about it. Maybe just act a little less available for drinks or hanging out... eventually, he'll probably get the hint.

Not a chance... honestly, I'd just walk away. At least that's what I do, because things like that just get under my skin too much.

Jose Chase2 said:I’m definitely no expert here, but I really feel like there's a genuine danger with Satanism.👎

Honestly, I think that kind of risk exists with pretty much any church out there in the world. You mentioned Satanism—which is more of a belief system—rather than pointing to one specific denomination, but you know, it's all similar in that sense...

I mean, help me understand why the whole Satanism thing got you so worked up. Could you maybe give me an actual example of what you saw from MM? I ask because I actually went to one of their shows, and I didn't see anything remotely resembling Satanism; though, I suppose it's possible they just weren't leaning into that side of things during that particular set.

You've only got that problem because you were watching it way too closely!

I’m perfectly fine flying solo, honestly. It doesn't really bother me at all. If I’m being totally honest, there was this one night where I was heading to bed and just felt that pang—you know, when you're wishing there was a womanly presence next to you in bed, but specifically someone to connect with, not just someone for a quick hookup. But looking back over the last year or so, that was really the only single day I actually felt that void, so... yeah.

hollowhawk15 said:So, here’s the situation: I started dating this girl about two months ago. We were actually close friends for a long time before we made things official. Everything in the relationship feels great—really solid—except for one thing: our social lives.
The real issue is this:

Whenever we go out separately, I just can't seem to enjoy myself. My mind is constantly racing, wondering where she is or what she’s up to... it's tough.😵
A big part of why this hits me so hard is that she isn't originally from here; she’s just in town for college. Lately, she’s been hanging out almost exclusively with this one "friend" who is basically a bad influence. This girl is always dragging her to these wild parties or house gatherings with all these random groups of guys she meets everywhere... which, honestly, is exactly why I get so anxious.

So, what am I supposed to do? It feels stupid to tell her that it bothers me when she goes out with this friend, especially since she doesn't really have many other people to hang out with. But at the same time, staying quiet feels wrong because I feel like I’m eventually going to snap, and then I'm the bad guy.

Has anyone dealt with something like this?
How can I keep her close without being a total control freak?
🙏

Hey, I might have a solution for you! Just snap a photo of that "bad influence" friend and let me know which parties they usually hit up. I’ll make sure to track them down at every single party and have a little chat with her. And don't worry, I'll keep an eye on your girlfriend too, provided she lets me. I might even try wearing some disguises a few times, though after five or ten parties, they'll probably figure out it's me. So, what do you think?

Joe@ said:Well, obviously I 😁

Anyway, just let me know how it goes 😁

Does anyone happen to know the best way to get to that Paintball club out near Springfield? I think it’s located just past the outskirts of Pittsburgh. Thanks!

Thanks so much to everyone for all the advice!

Honestly, I’m starting to doubt if there's even a way to speed up the recovery, but well... I went and messed up my ankle last weekend. Luckily, nothing is broken, thank God. It was pretty swollen for the first few days—actually, it still feels a bit puffy—but at least I can walk without a limp now. I just have to be careful not to do any sudden pivoting or twisting movements because that really hurts.

Does anyone know of any specific exercises, creams, compresses, or maybe some other kind of therapy that could help this clear up faster?

thanks!

I really enjoyed this movie. Does anyone have any good recommendations for something similar?

I really hope the Americans don't overhear this... they'll probably just make an exception for themselves and declare themselves the big shots! 😲 😱 😱