Good morning! Are you up yet? What's your plans for today?

[Hoosier Daddy]

Don't you also go to some Barn Club meat feast once a month?

[Chris USA]

Don't you also go to some Barn Club meat feast once a month?

  That would be hard to give up. Though 1x per month is not too bad if you are doing it right the rest of the time. You got to treat yourself now and again. Slow and steady. It did not get there overnight and won't go away overnight.

Mine was high about 10 years ago, got put on meds., ate better and the next year it was good. Off cholesterol meds..

[Jshooter71]

Don't you also go to some Barn Club meat feast once a month?

  That would be hard to give up. Though 1x per month is not too bad if you are doing it right the rest of the time. You got to treat yourself now and again. Slow and steady. It did not get there overnight and won't go away overnight.

Mine was high about 10 years ago, got put on meds., ate better and the next year it was good. Off cholesterol meds..

Yes, I will be feasting in two weeks!!!

I’m not all that worried yet. Like I said “they were all freaking out”. I still need some questions answered. I didn’t get to call the doctor today. All I got from my wife today was she said they said my cholesterol was 217. I guess they’re talking LDL. I still don’t know what’s what. Until then, I did pick up the meds. And today I had a Messhall-Meatball sub from the Green Submarine:

[Chris USA]

Some quick internet #'s: ( considered "good")

Total? 125 - 200
Non-HDL 130
LDL (bad) less than 100
HDL (good) greater than 40 (60 is considered excellent)

Yea,... it is all confusing to me too.   At least you will know and can proceed from there going forward.

Me?,... good kielbasa and sausage are my weakness. They are typically 60% meat and 40% fat. 70/30 at best.

[Bicycleman]

I have been playing the Cholesterol game for about 20 years.  Generally speaking, what people are looking at is that 217 and saying that it is high.  The reason is that number should be no higher than 200. 
There are many causes for rising Cholesterol.  It could be a sedentary lifestyle.  Or it could be poor eating habits.  While smoking is very bad for the heart, I am not sure that it affects Cholesterol.  Many people exercise regularly, eat right, don't drink alcoholic beverages, don't smoke; and they still have high Cholesterol numbers.  I was told that those folks inherited that tendency toward high Cholesterol.
Whatever the cause, it is important to control Cholesterol so as to protect you Circulatory System.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

Don't you also go to some Barn Club meat feast once a month?

  That would be hard to give up. Though 1x per month is not too bad if you are doing it right the rest of the time. You got to treat yourself now and again. Slow and steady. It did not get there overnight and won't go away overnight.

Mine was high about 10 years ago, got put on meds., ate better and the next year it was good. Off cholesterol meds..

Yes, I will be feasting in two weeks!!!

I’m not all that worried yet. Like I said “they were all freaking out”. I still need some questions answered. I didn’t get to call the doctor today. All I got from my wife today was she said they said my cholesterol was 217. I guess they’re talking LDL. I still don’t know what’s what. Until then, I did pick up the meds. And today I had a Messhall-Meatball sub from the Green Submarine:

My Cholesterol has always been pretty low when checked. That still did not stop me from getting my main artery more than 90% clogged up though. My Cardiologist said people with my numbers don't have problems usually, but once we do they don't look at the numbers the same.

 My wife was gone taking care of her mom for 8-9 months prior, so my diet was not as good for that time. I also was laid up for three months.

 My total is currently 145 or less. HDL was last 37, my good Cholesterol is always low.

 I try to typically buy lean meats that are 85%-93% lean. With a real lean burger the flavor and moisture is helped a lot by avocado. and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. 

[Jshooter71]

Good morning GTA! Up at 0324 CT. It’s Friday, and I just learned yesterday it’s a 3 day weekend, even for me! I tried to go back to sleep, oh well, I’m up. I have to go see the chiropractor this morning, might as well go get a haircut at 0600. I really appreciate the insight on the whole cholesterol thing from all of you. I was a fitness guru during my 12 years in the Army, not as an instructor, just for myself and my buddies around me. At my peak, at 5’9”, I was 197# with a 28” waist. Trust me, I never thought I’d be concerned too much about my health in this sorta way. I’m trying to envision how to get back to fitness & healthy eating all the while working like a psycho. I never intended to have to work the way I do, but it’s what I do for now. Today I will be calling the doctor and this weekend I’ll be making/implementing a plan.

[Chris USA]

I usually get the 85/15 ground beef. A panad ,.. bread crumbs and milk,.. is a common trick for meat balls and meatloaf to keep the meat tender. Some dehydrated onions and worcestershire sauce in the mix helps too. Oil can be added to replace some of the fat. I have heard of avocado on a burger,.. but never in the mix. It might work?

Yes,... some people are predisposed to things. All we can do is give it our best shot.

[Lt. Dan]

My Cholesterol, Total was165 mg/dL

HDL Value was 41 mg/dL

LDL Value was 73 mg/dL

Triglycerides were HIGH ar 255 mg/dL
     Standard Range is 35 - 159 mg/dL

[Jshooter71]

Good morning GTA! Up at 0430. Never got the chance to call the doctor yesterday and neither did my wife. We’re both working like nut-jobs now. So, now we have to wait til Tuesday. Thanks for the examples given about cholesterol numbers. So now I’m thinking my 217 must be my total and that’s bad. I guess. I’ve taken the meds given, 2 nights now and I don’t feel any different. My concern was side effects, since I work they way I do. My wife got me some groceries yesterday before work so I can change my diet this weekend. Oatmeal, apples & bananas, turkey breast & low fat cheese, etc. Anyway, we’ll see.

I didn’t get my haircut yesterday, so I’m headed to the barbershop in a few minutes. Yesterday after work I double-cut 2/3 of my grass. I’ll finish that after the sun comes up. I’ve got line trimming to do & trim some bushes & low hanging branches. I need to relocate my backyard bird feeders to the front, so the dogs will quit eating the birdseed. After a shower & maybe lunch, I plan on shooting airguns with my little shooting partner. My wife has to work all 3 days of my 3 day weekend.

[DevilsLuck]

Lacing up for a run on Walmart. The early bird gets the worm. Or in this case the beer, ammo, and meat.

[avator]

Good morning GTA! Up at 0430. Never got the chance to call the doctor yesterday and neither did my wife. We’re both working like nut-jobs now. So, now we have to wait til Tuesday. Thanks for the examples given about cholesterol numbers. So now I’m thinking my 217 must be my total and that’s bad. I guess. I’ve taken the meds given, 2 nights now and I don’t feel any different. My concern was side effects, since I work they way I do. My wife got me some groceries yesterday before work so I can change my diet this weekend. Oatmeal, apples & bananas, turkey breast & low fat cheese, etc. Anyway, we’ll see.

I didn’t get my haircut yesterday, so I’m headed to the barbershop in a few minutes. Yesterday after work I double-cut 2/3 of my grass. I’ll finish that after the sun comes up. I’ve got line trimming to do & trim some bushes & low hanging branches. I need to relocate my backyard bird feeders to the front, so the dogs will quit eating the birdseed. After a shower & maybe lunch, I plan on shooting airguns with my little shooting partner. My wife has to work all 3 days of my 3 day weekend.

As long as she don't leave a 'to do' list, you're good to go.

[lizzie]

Good morning all!

Just off of a few day stretch on the job. Probably will go next door and start dismantling the floor and sub-floor in my demolition project, and see how many bruises and skin tears I can sustain. 😄

[Jshooter71]

Good morning GTA! Up at 0430. Never got the chance to call the doctor yesterday and neither did my wife. We’re both working like nut-jobs now. So, now we have to wait til Tuesday. Thanks for the examples given about cholesterol numbers. So now I’m thinking my 217 must be my total and that’s bad. I guess. I’ve taken the meds given, 2 nights now and I don’t feel any different. My concern was side effects, since I work they way I do. My wife got me some groceries yesterday before work so I can change my diet this weekend. Oatmeal, apples & bananas, turkey breast & low fat cheese, etc. Anyway, we’ll see.

I didn’t get my haircut yesterday, so I’m headed to the barbershop in a few minutes. Yesterday after work I double-cut 2/3 of my grass. I’ll finish that after the sun comes up. I’ve got line trimming to do & trim some bushes & low hanging branches. I need to relocate my backyard bird feeders to the front, so the dogs will quit eating the birdseed. After a shower & maybe lunch, I plan on shooting airguns with my little shooting partner. My wife has to work all 3 days of my 3 day weekend.

As long as she don't leave a 'to do' list, you're good to go.

Thanks, Bill. I try to stay ahead of the game. All she said was not to work outside 10 hours and leave Ayrabella inside. I’ll make sure to spend plenty of time with her vs. outside work. To stay ahead, we’ll fold laundry, at some point, that she said she needed to do, but I’m sure she couldn’t after I went to bed.

[Jshooter71]

Good morning all!

Just off of a few day stretch on the job. Probably will go next door and start dismantling the floor and sub-floor in my demolition project, and see how many bruises and skin tears I can sustain. 😄

Sure looks like you’ve taken no prisoners, Ms. Lizzie, in your last photos on that job! 

[lizzie]

Good morning all!

Just off of a few day stretch on the job. Probably will go next door and start dismantling the floor and sub-floor in my demolition project, and see how many bruises and skin tears I can sustain. 😄

Sure looks like you’ve taken no prisoners, Ms. Lizzie, in your last photos on that job! 

Lol- and I have scars to prove it!

I am actually considering getting some of those "old people arm protectors" to wear when doing construction. 😄

[Lt. Dan]

Good morning GTA! Up at 0530. I never got the chance to make a cover for my front yard water faucet yesterday. So I hope to finish that today.

[avator]

Morning...
Dogs decided that 3:40 was time to get up this morning. Been outside shooting the Air Speed since daylight. Betty Lou is in the kitchen whipping up breakfast.
No real plans for the day... just take it as it comes

[Lt. Dan]

I have a water faucet in my front yard. It's about ten yards from the corner of my house and it's great to use when washing a car or whatever.  It's about a foot underground and I have a 8-1/2 diameter section of heavy PVC pipe for access. 

Years ago I had a metal cover but it was bent by my mower blades and I had placed a 1/2" plexiglass cover temporarily. LOL well that plexiglass cover was too large and my front wheel on my mower kicked it up the last time I mowed and shattered it.  I found a water meter cover at Daddy's shop a while back but it didn't have a base with it. Brain storm! Cut one to fit the 8-1/2" PVC pipe.

[Hoosier Daddy]

CAMPING!!!!