So if you didn't do anything airgun related what did you do today?

[Madd Hatter]

Matt, you served in Iraq and Afghanistan correct? Were you exposed to any of the burn pits? My ex son in-law came back from Iraq and ended up with some condition where he has to get a transfusion once a month. Can't remember what it was but some of the c@#p that our service members were exposed to really screwed them up. Make sure you tell the doctor about your service.

[Insanity]

Thanks Capt.

Robert I was down wind of the burnpit on fob Salerno for a year that included a crematory. Talk about stink...

[Hoosier Daddy]

That stinks Matt, Keep us posted and I hope it's something simple.

[Madd Hatter]

Matt, you need to get with the VA. I hope you don't have 1 of those burn pit related health problems. Your civilian doc my not be familiar with the health problems of those who served in the middle east.

[anti-squirrel]

it continuously amazes me that my 8 years on and working on nuclear submarines gave me less toxic materials (and less radiation) exposure than any troops stationed in the sandbox for just 2 years.

Some of the oils I worked with were way past toxic; never mind Hopcalite, JP5, regular 'old diesel fuel, and of course, cleaning and working on the sanitary tanks and pump.  MEA was another big one (I was the CO2-scrubber guru) but all in all, subs are relatively safe work environments provided you abide by the MSDS sheets (which didn't always happen).  I foresee a lot more troops coming down with oddball illnesses similar to GWS, only a decade later.  The Brass never really learns.

[avator]

Just finished setting all my NASCAR stuff to record for the next 10 days.
We like tuning in 30 minutes after the start of the live stuff so we can skip through the annoying commercials... When they do the side by side advertising, I hit the mute button.

[desmobob]

I picked up a new shotgun I ordered at my local gunshop today.

It's funny how things reverse as you get old... when I was young, I wanted the biggest bore shotguns and the most powerful rifles and pistols.  Today, I shoot far more with springer air guns than with powder burners.  And when I do go shoot them, I tend to grab rimfires instead of the magnums.

The shotgun I picked up today?  A .410 O/U for giggles at the skeet club (and economical reloading).   

Bob

[Madd Hatter]

I was going to say economical, the price of.410 is more than 12 gage but it would be cheaper to reload than the 12 that's for sure.

[Madd Hatter]

it continuously amazes me that my 8 years on and working on nuclear submarines gave me less toxic materials (and less radiation) exposure than any troops stationed in the sandbox for just 2 years.

Some of the oils I worked with were way past toxic; never mind Hopcalite, JP5, regular 'old diesel fuel, and of course, cleaning and working on the sanitary tanks and pump.  MEA was another big one (I was the CO2-scrubber guru) but all in all, subs are relatively safe work environments provided you abide by the MSDS sheets (which didn't always happen).  I foresee a lot more troops coming down with oddball illnesses similar to GWS, only a decade later.  The Brass never really learns.

Tell me about it. My son was in the second deployment to Serbia peace keeping force. He was dismount infantry on a Bradly fighting vehicle. They had to sleep in their vehicle at night and my son's place to sleep was over the ammo storage. That's where they stored the depleted uranium rounds. He ended up with melanoma on his side right where the depleted uranium rounds were. Luckily they as in the VA caught it early enough and got it all out.

[avator]

Here is a perk of retirement that may not be considered by you poor working stiffs....
No more jumping up at 5 am and dashing to the shower while the coffee is brewing before work.
I can wait until 5:30 in the afternoon to take my daily shower.... which I completely did...   

[Hoosier Daddy]

 

[avator]

The dogs seem to like me better too.. maybe because I smell like one of the boys...   

[Spacebus]

it continuously amazes me that my 8 years on and working on nuclear submarines gave me less toxic materials (and less radiation) exposure than any troops stationed in the sandbox for just 2 years.

Some of the oils I worked with were way past toxic; never mind Hopcalite, JP5, regular 'old diesel fuel, and of course, cleaning and working on the sanitary tanks and pump.  MEA was another big one (I was the CO2-scrubber guru) but all in all, subs are relatively safe work environments provided you abide by the MSDS sheets (which didn't always happen).  I foresee a lot more troops coming down with oddball illnesses similar to GWS, only a decade later.  The Brass never really learns.

I'm one of those people. I am medically retired due to an undiagnosable autoimmune disorder. Only spent six months in "the sandbox" (my Afghanistan trip was cut short due to my service connected disability), but I'm sure there were plenty of occupational hazards on all of the military installations I lived at from childhood till I got out.

[Insanity]

Here is a perk of retirement that may not be considered by you poor working stiffs....
No more jumping up at 5 am and dashing to the shower while the coffee is brewing before work.
I can wait until 5:30 in the afternoon to take my daily shower.... which I completely did...   

I shower after work well because dirty jobs with Mike. No not the famous one more like the special needs kid.

[brewbear]

Went to the Dr this morning for some issues I have been having with my gut. Last 3 months been feeling like trash and can tell at work when guys I out pace or keep pace with are now running circles around me. I decided ok time to see the Dr. so got a new family dr today, haven't been to one in at least 5 years. We kicked off this venture and seeing why I feel so sick. I have lost a bunch of weight and lack energy along with my apatite has tanked coupled with I have had to cut a bunch of stuff out of my diet so I don't upset my stomach.

I am expecting the worst with an ulcer but hoping it isn't that bad and something else that is more easily treated. What a real smack in the face. I will be waiting on an appt with a GI specialist soon.

Hope all is well with you Matt, hang in there... and give us a shout if need help with anything!

[Insanity]

Went to the Dr this morning for some issues I have been having with my gut. Last 3 months been feeling like trash and can tell at work when guys I out pace or keep pace with are now running circles around me. I decided ok time to see the Dr. so got a new family dr today, haven't been to one in at least 5 years. We kicked off this venture and seeing why I feel so sick. I have lost a bunch of weight and lack energy along with my apatite has tanked coupled with I have had to cut a bunch of stuff out of my diet so I don't upset my stomach.

I am expecting the worst with an ulcer but hoping it isn't that bad and something else that is more easily treated. What a real smack in the face. I will be waiting on an appt with a GI specialist soon.

Hope all is well with you Matt, hang in there... and give us a shout if need help with anything!

Thanks BB! I will say today I went back to work after a few days off. I did not feel any better but have to work... I felt ok then I felt absolutely terrible thinking on several occasions I would be horking my guts out but I kept it down. Then I heard some gerggles and felt some rumblings then my stomach cleared out and I felt better. I made sure I took my meds tonight because I forgot this morning I know it isn't going to be instant but I sure hope it helps. I have an appt with the GI specialist on the 24th. I hope that we can make progress quickly because I sure felt like a hindrance at work vs the one that just gets it done. Last thing I need is to have an issue while driving and not just one that only effects me.

[bReTt]

Here is a perk of retirement that may not be considered by you poor working stiffs....
No more jumping up at 5 am and dashing to the shower while the coffee is brewing before work.
I can wait until 5:30 in the afternoon to take my daily shower.... which I completely did...   

I shower at night before bed. I like to be fresh.  I just put a ball cap on to cover bed head in the morning and I wear a hardhat all day at work so my hair is messy anyway. 

[Insanity]

Here is a perk of retirement that may not be considered by you poor working stiffs....
No more jumping up at 5 am and dashing to the shower while the coffee is brewing before work.
I can wait until 5:30 in the afternoon to take my daily shower.... which I completely did...   

I shower at night before bed. I like to be fresh.  I just put a ball cap on to cover bed head in the morning and I wear a hardhat all day at work so my hair is messy anyway.

I wear a hardhat too but I shave my head bald no bed head that way but the beard well its wild.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Rode herd on several young and enthusiastic rangers.  Cool head main ting mon!  Lock up your daughters!  It's Spring break!  The most ignorant, entitled, obnoxious, bellicose, drunken, oblivious idiots on earth are on the rampage!  AMERICANS are on spring break!

Fortunately it's my Friday and I get to miss the madness that will ensue on Saturday.

[buellm2]

Rode herd on several young and enthusiastic rangers.  Cool head main ting mon!  Lock up your daughters!  It's Spring break!  The most ignorant, entitled, obnoxious, bellicose, drunken, oblivious idiots on earth are on the rampage!  AMERICANS are on spring break!

Fortunately it's my Friday and I get to miss the madness that will ensue on Saturday.

Don't worry.  In a few years they'll be all grown up and will be taking good care of us and our country.   Right?