Posts by Larry Fowler40

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how certain cities seem to suddenly pop up on everyone's radar just because they managed to snag one major tournament or a week of high-profile matchups. It feels like a massive gamble for local infrastructure and businesses. You spend all this money to roll out the red carpet, hoping the "vibe" sticks, but does it actually change how people perceive a place long-term, or is it just a flash in the pan?

I remember a few years back when my hometown tried to host a major regional championship. For about four days, the energy was incredible—every restaurant was packed and the streets felt alive. But once the trophy was handed out and the crowds headed home, it felt like the city just went back into a coma. It felt like we spent a fortune on a temporary high rather than building something sustainable.

It makes me wonder if these big sports showcases are actually worth the investment for the local economy, or if they're just expensive PR stunts to make a city look "world-class" for a weekend. Do you guys think hosting these massive events actually helps a city's reputation in the long run, or is it mostly just a temporary boost for the hospitality industry?

I know I’m digging up an old topic here, but I had a bit of a scare yesterday during my chemo session. I felt what was definitely air entering through the IV line—maybe two small bursts, about an inch each? I have no idea how many milliliters that actually is since I don't know the diameter of the tubing, but it felt significant. My nurse didn't seem particularly concerned, which is strange because back when I was on the heavy-duty rounds, they were incredibly meticulous about making sure zero air entered the system. Now, I'm sitting here spiraling, reading all these horror stories about pulmonary embolisms, and honestly, I'm terrified. I mean, if the aggressive chemo treatments and the metastases haven't finished me off yet, is a little bit of air really what's going to do it? J