Just checking to see if anyone else has dealt with this... honestly, I've been dealing with this crazy allergy flare-up for the last few days...
The first day, it popped up on my neck and part of my back—looked just like those annoying mosquito bites or when you accidentally brush against some poison ivy, only the welts were way bigger. I ended up hitting the ER, got a steroid shot and some extra meds through an IV, and boom, problem solved.
The second night, at the exact same time, it happened again. I took the antihistamine my doctor prescribed and it cleared up in a few hours.
Then today, here we go again! This time it’s just on my lip, and I look like a total mess, but I bet it'll spread to my back and everywhere else soon. I already popped some antihistamines to try and get ahead of it.
Oh, I should probably mention that I also have Chronos disease. I wouldn't say it's related, though. I've been on Imuran and folic acid for years now.
I haven't eaten anything different today compared to yesterday, so I really doubt it's something in my food. Drinks seem fine too; I only drink one specific type of juice all day, and the reaction always hits me in the evening.
I'm ruling out shower gels and stuff because I haven't even showered since this morning (besides my normal morning routine), and I didn't switch brands, so nothing flared up then.
I did try a new sinus spray a couple of days ago, so we thought maybe that was it, but I haven't used it in two days and the reaction is still happening every night.
Any ideas? Because I'm seriously starting to lose my mind here.
So, I'm a little confused here... why hasn't the Democratic Party sent me that option to do community service instead of jail time? Basically, I got hit with this ticket $167 (honestly, felt like a total scam because the cop claimed there was a 70 mph sign right there, but I later realized I didn't see it because it literally DOESN'T exist), and I haven't paid it or filed an appeal yet. I was told that if I just left it alone, I'd eventually get a notice to choose my payment method, but now I've suddenly got a threat of wage garnishment from the IRS???
Man, that’s just how they start their mornings, so I don't know why you're even surprised... they weren't even watching the race, they were probably just emailing San Andrea about it 😁
You could totally argue that Williams was way, way slower than Renault... and you could also say that despite that loophole in the regs, they actually served their penalty properly. Plus, they ended up finishing second! They were only about 20 seconds back before the SC came out. Honestly, it was such a killer drive—maybe even a bit more masterful than Alonso, who pretty much just cruised into that spot.
In my humble opinion, Rosberg drove way more masterfully than Alonso did. And let's not forget, the guy had to deal with that brutal 10-second stop-and-go penalty!!!
casualhound42 said:Press conference???🤣 Wait, are they interviewing the guys who were just punching each other in the pit lane now??? 🤣 🤣 🤣 Whatever, you guys just keep defending him... there are still 3 races left on the calendar, so let's see how it plays out! ☕
Listen, honey, after a race, EVERYONE is required to give statements. That means drivers from every single team, plus one official—like a technical director or a sporting director, etc. It all gets published in the Race Note for each team.
So, maybe just go check out the Singapore 2008 - Race Note - Ford
Yeah, he said exactly that, so what’s the big deal? It’s not like he’s Hamilton, constantly talking nonsense in front of the cameras. I mean, sure, maybe he didn't exactly give that mechanic a hug like Luca di Montezemolo might have wanted, and he probably was losing his mind and yelling in the garage, but during the press conference, he actually sat there and said exactly what I wrote. So, maybe don't spread such nonsense next time. And if you really don't believe me, just head over to ESPN.com and read the actual press conference quotes yourself.
If what Luca di Montezemolo said is actually true, Massa is an absolute legend. Apparently, right after the race, he went straight over to comfort the mechanic who messed up by pulling the green light too early. Even Massa himself was super chill about it, saying, "We are all human, mistakes happen." Honestly, it's pretty incredible—I have so much respect for his self-control because if that were me, I’d probably be giving them the death stare, let alone trying to be nice... 😁
lonebison19 said:So, what's he gonna do, just smash some records? 🤣
I don't think so, honestly. That start is probably gonna be a total struggle for him, at least until he gets used to those lights on the starting grid. 😁
Honestly, I’m wondering the same thing. I don't think casualhound42 can even wrap their head around a basic post—let alone mine or lonebison19's—much less actually grasp what we're saying... and as for the person who started this thread? I'd rather not even waste my breath on them...
Just think about it for a second. If he hadn't made that mistake, Felipe Massa could've walked away with at least 8 more points. That would've put him 5 or 6 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Plus, if that engine hadn't blown up on him back then, he would’ve had another 10 points in the bag. So, we're talking a 12 or 13 point lead over Lewis right there. Basically, because of blunders like that from Ferrari, they've dropped at least 25 to 30 points. Just those two mishaps I mentioned account for maybe 18, if not 20 points.
And honestly, if a 15-point lead with three races left to go isn't considered dominant—though I guess it's not quite like Michael Schumacher back in 2002—then I really don't know what is!😁
So, I guess we should just be thankful stuff like this happens, because at least it keeps the season interesting!
That’s not even really where the issue lies. I think you’ve got it a little backwards—it's not about needing to overhaul everything from the ground up. It’s more like we just need to tweak those specific little details, like that traffic light situation... you know, in another team on the grid, you wouldn't need a total rebuild, just the right adjustments to finally snag that first-place trophy. But man, the way it was phrased was just a total disaster.
And honestly, maybe we should just be thankful these kinds of things actually happen to Ferrari. If they didn't, we'd probably just be stuck reliving the absolute dominance of the 2002 season over and over again.
The guy who started this thread is basically a pro at trolling and popping off these kinds of topics, so I just wanted to flag his latest nonsense for the mods. As for my comment about IQ, that was just my own personal take (like it says at the end), especially considering all the evidence I already laid out 🙂
Whoever thought using a damn digital screen was a good idea needs to be smacked upside the head😁
The whole issue is that a human is still running the show, and that person is just watching what's happening through a screen... so the guy hits the green light the second he sees them pulling the hose out, but if the hose gets stuck and needs a little wiggle... you're screwed because the car has already taken off and the hose is gonna yank you down You don't run into those kinds of issues with a lollipop man, because if he does his job right, he only raises the stick once the hose is totally clear
Honestly, I feel like people with an IQ as low as this guy's should probably be banned from posting on the forum altogether, or maybe we just give them their own special sub-forum labeled 'for total idiots.' Just my humble opinion, though!
I think he was just wobbling because he had to turn while he was still braking... basically using those left-right movements to keep the car stable, you know? Like, he was trying to prevent the car from sliding out and slamming into Lewis Hamilton or spinning entirely... which, unfortunately, didn't work out for him later on. I really don't think it has anything to do with his mental state; it wasn't like Kimi Räikkönen did that on purpose just to force him out.
I actually remember a similar situation involving Michael Schumacher, if I'm remembering correctly—it was Kimi Räikkönen right behind him. While Schumacher was defending his position, coming out of a right-hand turn, Schumi veered left onto the curb, with Kimi right there behind him... People were talking about it on forums for weeks because the onboard camera showed that at the exact moment Schumi hit the curb, he jerked the wheel hard to the left, driving even deeper onto the curb to block Kimi... but honestly, every law of physics suggests he did it just to stop the car from spinning, since the car started sliding slightly after hitting that raised curb...
Sam Roberts said:you're basically digging your own grave here
he should've just let him go right then—it doesn't even matter if he would've overtaken him later on or not
the whole issue is that he didn't let him slip by immediately
well, you pretty much just answered your own question there
which really just highlights Lewis Hamilton's "intelligence," which he's once again putting on full display after last year's finish. All he had to do was let him through that one corner, and he probably would've passed all five of them anyway. But nope, the kid got a little too ahead of himself trying to make the move right then, and look where that got him.
Say whatever you want, go ahead and trash him, but something like this would never have happened to Michael Schumacher or Hakkinen. That old guard was smart enough to actually know the rules. Like, *all* the rules. Just think about how back in the day, they were the only ones who knew to stay put on the starting grid if the red lights started flashing instead of just going out... everyone else would jump the gun and then slam on the brakes...