Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I have to wear them. 20-30 mmhg. For swelling in ankles and feet. Knee length. Totally self conscious wearing them with shorts so I don't go out in shorts anymore.

First pair $105CAD around 2011. :ohmy:
I've tried all over to get cheaper ones including health product providers and Amazon. I've tried dropping the mmhg thing but they didn't do the job and I've ordered supposedly the same 20-30 and they very obviously weren't.

I now order from a company in the US and with mailing costs converts to $45CAD a pair.
They look 'normal' but to the touch you can see how elasticated they are and they snap back if you hook a finger in. They do the job just as well as the $105 pair but $45 for a pair of socks is crazy.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I only had to wear the one, thank goodness. I still use them when flying, although thanks to Covid that’s been 20 months. I get the bra thing…trust me a breast reduction will sort it out. ;)

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

The proper method is wear rubber gloves to avoid snags and for traction. Slide your foot into the sock as far as it will go, then gently tug it onto your foot, then "massage" the sock upwards using the flat of your hands on either side of your leg. Pulling on it in increments will position it in varying bands of tension, so not good. Knee length should come to 1" below the knee. When I was being assessed for the active gym portion of rehab, the therapist poked my legs and the dent stayed in like on bad fish.. He asked how my heart was and got the surgeon to prescribe the socks (20-30). One pair was under $90.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I buy Jobst relief from here
$34US right now.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I can understand you not wanting to wear the 'proper' compression socks with shorts, it wouldn't be the best look. Great that you've found something a bit more discreet (and cheaper!) that does the job. I'm not one to talk about the price of socks, when my sister was having chemo last year her feet were always cold so I bought her a pair of cable knit cashmere socks. $120 :eek: I'd be lucky to spent that on a whole outfit for myself :lol:


They're a great safeguard when flying. No way Pedro to the breast reduction, scouse I like my boobs.

Thanks Caretaker, I'll read your destructions to scouse in the morning. Might save some swearing. Sounds like you got some very good post-op care :thumbup:

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Thanks for the link.. a family member suffers dreadfully from a swollen leg since his quadruple bypass surgery 6 years ago (they stripped the artery from ankle to groin to replace the arteries that were blocked; he can't wear 'normal' socks at all because the tops dig in and cut off the circulation, he usually has to wear the 'no show' type.. so these may be an alternative.

I've purchased the Dr Scholls 'diabetic socks' from Walmart for him to wear in the coldest months, which apparently aren't too bad, but they aren't compression enough to reduce the swelling. https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/dr-scho...=richrelevance

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I'll scan the sheet when I get home.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

The parcel saga is even more baffling than it appears. The merchant confirmed the address label was correct and had my address on it hence why it did make it to BC. The merchant got a call from Nova Scotia today from someone asking why they sent them a random package, Canada Post marked my address as incorrect, and then put a new label on it with the address in Nova Scotia, why Canada Post did this, don't know, but it did get delivered today in Nova Scotia. :lol:


Instacart not working yesterday really sucks.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...893ce1a68c.png

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I was vacuuming under the baseboard radiators, and man I hope what dust that shot out of the vacuum doesn't have asbestos in it.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

[QUOTE Spouse of Scouse]Thanks Caretaker, I'll read your destructions to scouse in the morning.[/QUOTE]
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...ebde0b9e27.jpg

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...ebde0b9e27.jpg[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate :thumbup:

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Government is interesting in some ways, the effort the ministry puts in finding a way to not help with a one time emergency funds ($60) probably costs them more in the long run than just providing it if the person asking doesn't have a history of asking for said funds.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Horrible crane accident in downtown Kelowna today.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...61b1181bb5.jpg

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

"A B.C. nurse whose face is partially paralyzed says her driver's licence was suspended and her car impounded after she was unable to provide a breathalyzer sample during a roadside check — and that Canadian laws about alcohol breath tests leave people with certain disabilities no way to prove their innocence."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...mple-1.6101208

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

:ohmy:
You would think that they could offer a saliva roadside test for those that can't use a breathaliser.. to be followed up by a blood test if it proved positive. (or a Urine test, if feasible to do one!)
Something like these https://www.drugtestkits.ca/alcohol-tests.html

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

There is a court case waiting to be heard ................. a woman with breathing difficulties was asked to take the breathalyser test, told the officer there was no way she could do it. Was ordered to do it, obviously couldn't, so he did the same ........ suspended her license and the car was impounded.

So she's suing

The case is waiting to be heard.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Give her her license and car back, make that idiot cop pay all her expenses, and place him on 30 days unpaid leave as punishment for being such a prick.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

This was the type cop people warned about when the laws around drunk driving were changed, people said oh cops will use common sense, well there are simply too many cops who don't use common sense, and just want to create massive issues for people, this is why cops need limited powers, only a judge should be able to mandate fines, suspend licenses etc after hearing all the evidence, this whole situation now is guilty until you prove your innocent, and those without funds to have access to a good lawyer are going to be the ones more affected because it seems near impossible to fight these roadside things without a lawyer.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Could you imagine flying across the Atlantic in an aircraft like this? Early aviators were brave souls.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...64a6c2d55.jpeg

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I agree but they probably had more leg room and better food than todays trans atlantic flights,

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Probably didn't fight over the overhead bins either or bring on board inflatable alligators or big sombreros.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Not on that one. With every possible inch dedicated to carrying fuel I think Lindbergh's comfort had to suffer a bit

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...095d33ef14.jpg

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Comfort you will need to be the judge. :lol:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...17b97f911c.jpg

Photo of the Spirit Of St. Louis on its first flight during testing in San Diego, here it is seen departing what was then called Dutch Flats, which with time no longer exists, just concrete and traffic now. The city was inspired after this to build an airport which opened the following year, just a couple miles west of the above location, and named the airport Lindbergh Field, which the airport was called until 2003 when they renamed it San Diego International Airport. The airport is still in the same location as it was when it opened, although the passenger terminal moved to the opposite in the 1960's where the original 1960's terminal still stands.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...4af15b4e8f.png

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Would be nice to have like a small reptile/aquarium supply store online.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Anyone know what language this is?

https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreak...tm_name=iossmf

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Paul O'Grady accent.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I do wonder sometimes what the purpose of these types of listings are from 3rd party sellers, surely nobody is going to spend 11k on a toaster over. Money laundering via Amazon? Oh well shipping is only $5.54 :rofl:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...aa4e6f067c.png

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Well isn't that just typical. On Amazon US it's available for a bargain $1529.24 :rofl:

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Even the scammers jack the price up on the Canadian site.....:rofl:

I guess these listings serve some purpose, I just don't know who would actually pay that price....so not sure what the purpose is for such listings.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

:lol::rofl:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-57883692

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

She shouldn't have been allowed into the country in the first place, the bigoted loudmouth. As the Deputy Prime Minister said, 'pack your bongo and get out of the country' :lol:

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Contract Amazon delivery drivers are getting lazier and lazier I swear :sneaky:

This was my package getting thrown to the ground this afternoon, good job it wasn't 9AM with everyone at work all day.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Amazon has unrealistic expectations, low pay, and it's any surprise any of their stuff gets delivered these days.

Amazon has had people give up on the job middle of delivering, parking up the truck and walking away (for those who don't use their own car.)

Not the worst I have seen, the videos on youtube with Amazon drivers can be entertaining.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

That's pretty shabby. The last time I bought anything on Amazon was about 2 years ago and it was a Battco laptop battery. The driver came up to the house but instead of putting it in the mailbox or between the screen door and front door (like the letter carrier does) he just dropped it on the porch and didn't even ring the doorbell. At the time I thought that was careless; didn't realise I was getting the deluxe service. Luckily I don't need or order anything from Amazon so it isn't an issue. The item I purchased online last Wednesday from BC was delivered yesterday (3 business days via Express Post) and since it was a bit big for the mailbox, it was tucked between the front doors. I'll bet he rang the bell too; he usually does.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Well at least you aint a mug like me by buying crap I don't need on Amazon and inadvertently contributing to his space trip fund :lol:

"I want to thank every Amazon employee and every Amazon customer, 'cause you guys paid for all this. So seriously, for every Amazon customer out there, and every Amazon employee, thank you from the bottom of my heart, very much. It's very appreciated."

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Just a fun video.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Renting is such a pain, ffs what do they expect people to do for 3-5 hours each day for 3 days? They are replacing bathroom fans, and apparently will be done over 3 days, doing 3-5 hour sessions, kicker bathroom wont be available for use, 1 bathroom and no alternatives nearby, oh it's going to be highly stressful, I have IBS and cannot predict when it will flare up, happens 2-4 times a week.

The bathroom fan works fine, doesn't even look old, actually looks nearly new. lol

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

That sounds silly, ooooh, maybe they're installing a different type. I had an issue like that at work where I had to make a new hole and reposition the duct. Still.... If the last 2 days are for drywalling it should still be useable other than those 3 -5 hr periods. Hang onto Charlee like she's a real killer so they hurry. :lol:

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I do kind of worry about the dust that will be created, not sure if there is asbestos or not in these units.

Day 1 Abatement (I assume removal of the fan etc)

Day 2 Install new fan

Day 3 Paint/touch up dry wall/repair drywall

Sound like day 1 will be the longest and most pain in the rear day, they are going to give free refreshments for the inconvenience though.


It's mostly the bathroom issue that concerns me, on a flare up day, I can need to go every 5-10 minutes for 3-5 hours, maybe my body will cooperate that day.