P!ss and Moan Time

[followsthewolf]

Good luck, guy..

Hurts like hell.

[Palehorse]

Motherf*****!!!!  I think I have a kidney stone.  I go to the Doctor later this morning to see what is going on, and what we can do about it.  Been hurting since Wednesday afternoon, and it has not let up one bit.  Yes, I'm getting cranky.

Oh hell's bells! 

Drink tons of water and take whatever drugs the docs give you. I hate to say this but pretty much the treatments out there  only address passing the damned thing. They'll give you something for the pain and perhaps to stimulate urine production, but unless it (or they) is/are large enough to use ultrasonic waves to break them up, you're going to have to pass them/it.

Hurts like hell I know. It has dropped me a time or two, (Really, down to the ground I went the pain was so severe), before I learned to drink water all the time. 

[Henry Hawk]

I have a good friend who deals with this about every two years and pretty much what PH just said is true!!!

Hang in there 442!!..

[Mr442]

Good news and bad news.  It wasn't a kidney stone, but it was diverticulosis.  Dr. said it can have similar pain symptoms as a kidney stone, so I ended up getting a CT scan and x-ray to figure it out.  Got some nasty pills to take and the pain has pretty much subsided.  I had a colonoscopy on Monday, and knew I had some diverticula that had never bothered me.  According to the Doc, the colonoscopy likely triggered a bout of the diverticulosis. 

[Mr442]

I almost put this in the other spot, and a follow up may end up there.

I have just been told that my position is going away in a few months.  No deadline yet, and no early retirement package offered yet either.  This was an early warning from my boss, so I could have extra time to make plans.  I knew when I moved into this spot 15 years ago that it was temporary at best, so all is not doom and gloom.  A support position is always on the bubble.  Now I wait and see if a package is offered at a later date, when I am given a deadline.  Based on past history with this company, it is very likely.  If they don't, I may have to tighten my belt a tad and jump into retirement.  The only jobs open are ones in production, back on shift work, and there ain't no way in cowboy hell that I am going back to shift work.  Today marks the end of my 37th year, so the timing is ironic.

[Palehorse]

I almost put this in the other spot, and a follow up may end up there.

I have just been told that my position is going away in a few months.  No deadline yet, and no early retirement package offered yet either.  This was an early warning from my boss, so I could have extra time to make plans.  I knew when I moved into this spot 15 years ago that it was temporary at best, so all is not doom and gloom.  A support position is always on the bubble.  Now I wait and see if a package is offered at a later date, when I am given a deadline.  Based on past history with this company, it is very likely.  If they don't, I may have to tighten my belt a tad and jump into retirement.  The only jobs open are ones in production, back on shift work, and there ain't no way in cowboy hell that I am going back to shift work.  Today marks the end of my 37th year, so the timing is ironic.

Oh hells bells! 

[me]

Hope things will work out in your favor.

I almost put this in the other spot, and a follow up may end up there.

I have just been told that my position is going away in a few months.  No deadline yet, and no early retirement package offered yet either.  This was an early warning from my boss, so I could have extra time to make plans.  I knew when I moved into this spot 15 years ago that it was temporary at best, so all is not doom and gloom.  A support position is always on the bubble.  Now I wait and see if a package is offered at a later date, when I am given a deadline.  Based on past history with this company, it is very likely.  If they don't, I may have to tighten my belt a tad and jump into retirement.  The only jobs open are ones in production, back on shift work, and there ain't no way in cowboy hell that I am going back to shift work.  Today marks the end of my 37th year, so the timing is ironic.

[Henry Hawk]

I almost put this in the other spot, and a follow up may end up there.

I have just been told that my position is going away in a few months.  No deadline yet, and no early retirement package offered yet either.  This was an early warning from my boss, so I could have extra time to make plans.  I knew when I moved into this spot 15 years ago that it was temporary at best, so all is not doom and gloom.  A support position is always on the bubble.  Now I wait and see if a package is offered at a later date, when I am given a deadline.  Based on past history with this company, it is very likely.  If they don't, I may have to tighten my belt a tad and jump into retirement.  The only jobs open are ones in production, back on shift work, and there ain't no way in cowboy hell that I am going back to shift work.  Today marks the end of my 37th year, so the timing is ironic.

to be able to work 37 years anywhere in this day and time is amazing....I wish you the best 442..  

[Mr442]

I spoke with my HR rep today, and he told me how the re-allocation process works.  What it boils down to, once I receive my notice, I will have 3 months to find a position, or I will be out the door.  However, if I don't apply for any positions, and just ride it out. I can take my retirement and get 18 months of severance along with it.   

And that is why I almost put this in the other thread with happy things.

[Palehorse]

I spoke with my HR rep today, and he told me how the re-allocation process works.  What it boils down to, once I receive my notice, I will have 3 months to find a position, or I will be out the door.  However, if I don't apply for any positions, and just ride it out. I can take my retirement and get 18 months of severance along with it.   

And that is why I almost put this in the other thread with happy things.

Glad its working in your favor. . .

[Mr442]

  deer!!

Took out Bambi yesterday evening with the truck.  Then Bambi took out my grille, which punctured my air conditioner condenser.  The bumper is bent a little as well, but no other damage.  I guess I should be glad I wasn't on the bike, or it would have been nasty.  Under normal conditions I should have been able to stop, but the rain on a very slick US 36 kept me from doing so.  Two years ago in an attempt to save money, the highway boys did a chip and seal.  I lost a windshield on the other truck then due to all the loose rocks.  No problem with loose rocks now, as the only thing left is the seal, and it is slicker than snot when it rains.  I was stomping the brake pedal as soon as I saw the deer, but the truck was not stopping as quick as it should have been.  I did hear the ABS system making all of it's usual noises, just like when you are on ice.

So all of you hunters, please go out and shoot every one of these forest rats you see.

[Palehorse]

deer!!

Took out Bambi yesterday evening with the truck.  Then Bambi took out my grille, which punctured my air conditioner condenser.  The bumper is bent a little as well, but no other damage.  I guess I should be glad I wasn't on the bike, or it would have been nasty.  Under normal conditions I should have been able to stop, but the rain on a very slick US 36 kept me from doing so.  Two years ago in an attempt to save money, the highway boys did a chip and seal.  I lost a windshield on the other truck then due to all the loose rocks.  No problem with loose rocks now, as the only thing left is the seal, and it is slicker than snot when it rains.  I was stomping the brake pedal as soon as I saw the deer, but the truck was not stopping as quick as it should have been.  I did hear the ABS system making all of it's usual noises, just like when you are on ice.

So all of you hunters, please go out and shoot every one of these forest rats you see.

Oh damn! That really suxs! 

[Mr442]

Rain rain go away.  A dry spring, until now.  WTF??????????????

[Palehorse]

Rain rain go away.  A dry spring, until now.  WTF??????????????

I hear that! I need some saddle time bad! 

[me]

I hear that! I need some saddle time bad!