Thanks for the well-wishes and suggestions guys. I just got back from the doctor. She gave me a scrip for amoxicillin, so hopefully in a few days I will be doing better.
As for the sinus rinse stuff, I can't. Seriously, cannot bring myself to do it. I get nosebleeds from saline nasal spray. And just about anything else that goes up my nose. Heck, sometimes I just get nosebleeds from having a stuffy nose. I've heard really good things about how well they work, but I have issues with seeing my own blood. Other people's blood not a problem. Mine makes me faint.
Oh, and Bryce's bad day continues as well, poor thing. His glasses snapped in half partway through the school day. I'm debating what to do about it now. If I go over there now I'll only be in time for him to have his old glasses for a couple hours. And it will be almost an hour extra driving. So I think I'm probably just gonna have to let him tough it out. :(
*glances out at monsoon*
Yep. Definitely May.
When antihistamine's not cutting it, I find Ocean's saline rinse really helpful. For it or its competitors, the pressurized spray can is a lot better than the squeeze variety. I don't even buy those things any more.
My wife regularly uses a netty(?) pot - kinda like a little teapot, fill it with warm water, mix in this weird part-salt compound, pour in one nostril and let it drain out the other. It helps.
A Big +1. My mom and a good friend of mine use 'em with great results.
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I will check on the Iron Kingdom books. I doubt that he has any.If it is discounted, it is only a 22% discount before taxes.Ah, that's okay then. Seems the prices are better on the web. :)
Now if he's sitting on Iron Kingdoms hardcovers, then no question - I'll take 'em. :)
A man can dream.....big dreams. :P
BTW .... for a dragon reputed to have a huge RPG hoard .... I'm kind of surprised you don't have a lot of the 3.x books...
You don't own the Iron Kingdoms hardcovers?
Tragic.
I will check on the Iron Kingdom books. I doubt that he has any.If it is discounted, it is only a 22% discount before taxes.Ah, that's okay then. Seems the prices are better on the web. :)
Now if he's sitting on Iron Kingdoms hardcovers, then no question - I'll take 'em. :)
A man can dream.....big dreams. :P
BTW .... for a dragon reputed to have a huge RPG hoard .... I'm kind of surprised you don't have a lot of the 3.x books...
You don't own the Iron Kingdoms hardcovers?
Tragic.
I only have the first one. I'd strangle puppies for the second one.
Tonight is a Rise of the Runelords night- we will find out what our talented DM will be doing now that the nutso rogue/monk burned down the wooden sailboat fortress of the goblins, but I"m sure it'll be quite a ride.
I'll make sure to let you know how the session goes.
Mwahahahahaha!
*locks Freehold DM in a car trunk*
It smells like a gym locker in here!
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Hey, Lynora, have you ever tried (spoilered for grossness) ** spoiler omitted ** Just a thought.Ugh. Bad morning. Kidlet woke up screaming at 3. Ended up tucking him in bed with me which meant I didn't really sleep. He got all disoriented and cranky this morning because he got woke up by my alarm. Then we had scary bad drive to school on flooded roads in really heavy rain. Got him there only ten minutes late which was a serious accomplishment. Made doctor appt for this afternoon since I am now quite sick. Probably a sinus infection.
I really hope the rest of you are having a better day than I am.
I have also heard good things about Neti pots . These are pretty much the same thing as the sinus rinse, just a different delivery system.
Edit- Apparently I should learn to read ahead before responding. :)
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Great for colonics, too.
Why does that sound so nice? There must be something wrong with me.
Though I have often heard the average person retains something like 10-20 pounds of dried stool in their intestinal track. I am not sure how true that is but just imagine how you would feel if that was all gone.
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My wife regularly uses a netty(?) pot - kinda like a little teapot, fill it with warm water, mix in this weird part-salt compound, pour in one nostril and let it drain out the other. It helps.
Sorry, I didn't see this before I responded. But yes, I have heard good things about these devices. I have never tried it myself though.
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Thanks for the well-wishes and suggestions guys. I just got back from the doctor. She gave me a scrip for amoxicillin, so hopefully in a few days I will be doing better.
As for the sinus rinse stuff, I can't. Seriously, cannot bring myself to do it. I get nosebleeds from saline nasal spray. And just about anything else that goes up my nose. Heck, sometimes I just get nosebleeds from having a stuffy nose. I've heard really good things about how well they work, but I have issues with seeing my own blood. Other people's blood not a problem. Mine makes me faint.
That is unfortunate. Well, I hope the amoxicillin helps knock out the infection.
You don't own the Iron Kingdoms hardcovers?
Tragic.
*sobs* I know....
Nor the Ptolus hardcover either...
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I only have the first one. I'd strangle puppies for the second one.I will check on the Iron Kingdom books. I doubt that he has any.If it is discounted, it is only a 22% discount before taxes.Ah, that's okay then. Seems the prices are better on the web. :)
Now if he's sitting on Iron Kingdoms hardcovers, then no question - I'll take 'em. :)
A man can dream.....big dreams. :P
BTW .... for a dragon reputed to have a huge RPG hoard .... I'm kind of surprised you don't have a lot of the 3.x books...
You don't own the Iron Kingdoms hardcovers?
Tragic.
Oh my.
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Oh, and Bryce's bad day continues as well, poor thing. His glasses snapped in half partway through the school day. I'm debating what to do about it now. If I go over there now I'll only be in time for him to have his old glasses for a couple hours. And it will be almost an hour extra driving. So I think I'm probably just gonna have to let him tough it out. :(
Poor guy. I know how frustrating that can be.
<uncomfortable silence>You don't own the Iron Kingdoms hardcovers?
Tragic.
*sobs* I know....
Nor the Ptolus hardcover either...
I need Gygaxian Redemption. How shall I find it? *sniffle* *wipes snot on forearm*
I only have the first one. I'd strangle puppies for the second one.Oh my.
I'd strangle FDM for strangling puppies for the first one.
AB ... on a semi-serious note...have you ever been to that comic book store on the corner of 256 and Livingston? The name escapes me at the moment. Not really a comic afficando, but there are a couple of genres I'm slowly getting into. Not sure what they stocked or if you even follow that genre. And sometimes, certain comic stores may be sitting on RPG swag that's collecting dust.
LUNCH TIME... ya know, now that we've talked about strangling puppies and power wash colonics. I think I'm in the mood for chicken.
I see. Choking the chicken for lunch. Plenty of protein in the diet couldn't hurt...
My...that was very fowl of me to suggest that.
I need Gygaxian Redemption. How shall I find it? *sniffle* *wipes snot on forearm*<uncomfortable silence>You don't own the Iron Kingdoms hardcovers?
Tragic.
*sobs* I know....
Nor the Ptolus hardcover either...
I own the Ptolus hardcover, but as for the Iron Kingdom stuff... I found out about it too late to get it at a reasonable priice. What is Gygaxian Redemption?
I need Gygaxian Redemption. How shall I find it? *sniffle* *wipes snot on forearm*<uncomfortable silence>You don't own the Iron Kingdoms hardcovers?
Tragic.
*sobs* I know....
Nor the Ptolus hardcover either...
I am HERE to REDEEM the lost lamb.
I am HERE to DELIVER the sinful soul.ALLELUGAX! RECEIVE REDEMPTION, BROTHER!
::Smacks Urizen on the head soundly with mace::
BEGONE, spirit of NONPOSSESSION!
::Smacks harder, repeatedly::
I need Gygaxian Redemption. How shall I find it? *sniffle* *wipes snot on forearm*<uncomfortable silence>You don't own the Iron Kingdoms hardcovers?
Tragic.
*sobs* I know....
Nor the Ptolus hardcover either...
Speak unto me child! I will wipe your sins away with the power of Gygaxian Naturalism!
Edit- Oh! The Hierarch is here. All praise the Hierarch!
<rolls a d20>
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AB ... on a semi-serious note...have you ever been to that comic book store on the corner of 256 and Livingston? The name escapes me at the moment. Not really a comic afficando, but there are a couple of genres I'm slowly getting into. Not sure what they stocked or if you even follow that genre. And sometimes, certain comic stores may be sitting on RPG swag that's collecting dust.
I am not sure if you were familiar with British Papermill in the old Scarborough Mall. I can't recall what they call that mall now, even if it still exists, but it used to sit next to Meijer, across from Andersons.
In any case, the comic store at Livingston and 256 is the same store under a new name. I can't recall the name. I used to go to the British Papermill a lot, but I haven't been to the new location. I am not sure what kinds of gaming stuff they might have laying around, but I did pick up a huge collection of old Dragon magazines at the old location once. So, it is worth a try.
Edit- I said it might be Central City, but I know that is not right. That was a fantastic store that went out of business awhile ago.
I'd strangle FDM for strangling puppies for the first one.I only have the first one. I'd strangle puppies for the second one.Oh my.
Only if you bury me with the second one. And maybe a pdf of the first one.
~cries~ You all have more books then I.
So anyway back from Sumo, Tried Sushi for the first time. Different.
Welcome, Brother.
I take it you are a fan of Sushi?Welcome, Brother.~cries~ You all have more books then I.
So anyway back from Sumo, Tried Sushi for the first time. Different.
Only occasional financial anemia keeps me from eating it every day. Otherwise I SO WOULD.
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So would I. I love Sushi.Only occasional financial anemia keeps me from eating it every day. Otherwise I SO WOULD.I take it you are a fan of Sushi?Welcome, Brother.~cries~ You all have more books then I.
So anyway back from Sumo, Tried Sushi for the first time. Different.
Not sure if I am a fan or not yet. What would either of you recommend.
Speak unto me child! I will wipe your sins away with the power of Gygaxian Naturalism!
Edit- Oh! The Hierarch is here. All praise the Hierarch!
<rolls a d20>
ALLELUGAX, Brother!
A NAT 20! Roll to confirm!
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So would I. I love Sushi.Only occasional financial anemia keeps me from eating it every day. Otherwise I SO WOULD.I take it you are a fan of Sushi?Welcome, Brother.~cries~ You all have more books then I.
So anyway back from Sumo, Tried Sushi for the first time. Different.
I like sushi. I just like mine beer battered, deep fried, and then served with chips. :)
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Not sure if I am a fan or not yet. What would either of you recommend.So would I. I love Sushi.Only occasional financial anemia keeps me from eating it every day. Otherwise I SO WOULD.I take it you are a fan of Sushi?Welcome, Brother.~cries~ You all have more books then I.
So anyway back from Sumo, Tried Sushi for the first time. Different.
See my post above for my way of serving it.
Not sure if I am a fan or not yet. What would either of you recommend.So would I. I love Sushi.Only occasional financial anemia keeps me from eating it every day. Otherwise I SO WOULD.I take it you are a fan of Sushi?Welcome, Brother.~cries~ You all have more books then I.
So anyway back from Sumo, Tried Sushi for the first time. Different.
For beginners, I would suggest tuna- both as sushi and as a roll. Salmon and shrimp are also quite good, as is my personal favorite, mackerel. Be sure to save egg for dessert, however, as it is quite sweet.
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For beginners, I would suggest tuna- both as sushi and as a roll. Salmon and shrimp are also quite good, as is my personal favorite, mackerel. Be sure to save egg for dessert, however, as it is quite sweet.Not sure if I am a fan or not yet. What would either of you recommend.So would I. I love Sushi.Only occasional financial anemia keeps me from eating it every day. Otherwise I SO WOULD.I take it you are a fan of Sushi?Welcome, Brother.~cries~ You all have more books then I.
So anyway back from Sumo, Tried Sushi for the first time. Different.
I think these are good choices.
I personally prefer rolls, though your standard rice and fish sushi is very tasty.
I should point out that most of the rolls you see in restaurants are Western-inspired and not very traditional. Personally, I don't mind, as I think they are very good and can be extremely creative, but I am sure there are those out there that do.
I am not sure what you started with CJ, but the default American roll is the California roll. It is crab (or imitation crab) with avocado, cucumber rolled in rice and nori.
Personally, I really enjoy a spider roll, which is fried soft shell crab, cucumber, daikon and what not. Each place tends to do this roll a bit differently.
Beyond that, anything with cream cheese is very tasty. A local restaurant does a roll with apples, shrimp, crab, mayo, avocado, masago (which is roe) wrapped in a soy wrap and tempura deep fried. It is to die for. They also make something they call the Nutty Almond Roll, which has some of the same ingredients but omits the apples and adds walnuts and coconut.
As a side note, this restaurant often replaces the traditional nori with thin soy wraps, which I prefer. I am not sure how many restaurants on a national level do that, but I would recommend it if you find you don't like the taste or texture of nori.
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Actually developed a taste for Nori by itself at a friends house.
I wish I recall what it was named but it was Tuna. They also had an extra set of California rolls that I also ended up with.
both were ok.
As for some of you other suggestions thank you. I will say though I am one of the few people who does not care for cream cheese.