Random stuff - the anything else thread
Jul 12th 2021, 4:55 pm
#9046
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I buy Jobst relief from here
$34US right now.
$34US right now.
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
Jul 12th 2021, 5:07 pm
#9047
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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 
I'd be lucky to spent that on a whole outfit for myself 
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
I'd be lucky to spent that on a whole outfit for myself They're a great safeguard when flying. No way Pedro to the breast reduction,
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
Jul 12th 2021, 6:50 pm
#9048
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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.
Instacart not working yesterday really sucks.
Instacart not working yesterday really sucks.
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Jul 13th 2021, 12:39 am
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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.
Jul 15th 2021, 3:34 am
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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
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...mple-1.6101208
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Jul 15th 2021, 4:33 am
#9056
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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
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...mple-1.6101208
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
Jul 15th 2021, 4:43 pm
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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.
So she's suing
The case is waiting to be heard.
Jul 15th 2021, 5:10 pm
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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
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...mple-1.6101208
Jul 15th 2021, 6:30 pm
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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.
