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Nov 1 2025 08:55AM
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Veteran’s Day and Those in Uniform
It’s long so bear with me I had to dig it out.
ALL OF US BURY OUR DEAD
All of us know we’re human
We’ll probably make a mistake
Trusting to luck and chance we can duck
If we don’t get a decent break
We tend to fall into patterns
Forgetting to use our heads
And every once in a while we have to bury our dead
All of us hide our emotions
Bury them deep inside
Not to display our grief and dismay
Is a point of professional pride
Yet a common feeling binds us
One we have learned to dread
One of pays so the bugler plays
And we touch our hands to our caps
At such a time we wonder
How our family will be raised and fed
When we are the subject of honor
When we come to bury our dead
All of us knows who kills us
But few of us understand why
The action we crave runs close to the grave
Though nobody wants to die
To give us a righteous answer
Are we wolf born though honor bred
Or a gaggle of fools who play by the rules
And forever must bury our dead
Author anonymous
Dedicated to all those in uniform currently or in the past.
God Bless you All
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Oct 28 2025 09:24AM
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Who’s the Man (person) Behind the Curtain-Wizard of Oz 1939
No I did not see it when it was first shown but I did see it in black and white originally. I’m asking who is in control of blogs, postings and profiles. Please don’t tell me the hx community polices themselves because I’ve never been asked to vote for anything except Excommunicatoing (John Wick) someone.
I’ve seen blogs disappear in a heartbeat (like the one today about cancellation of fees) and yet others are allowed to remain even though the go off topic and/or denigrate into name calling and accusations whether true or not. I’ve seen certain levels of members almost getting away with anything, saying what they want, abusing the OP’s blog by running up the comments to reach the magical level of 50 because they don’t like what’s being said about THEM (the comment poster).
I’ve seen profiles “here today, gone tomorrow” with the red warning “not a valid user”. I’ve pm’d providers received a response from them and when I reply shortly thereafter “poof” they are gone.
Is it a committee of level 5’s or members with longevity or one person? I’m not looking for identity of any member or members in the position just WHAT is behind the curtain?
Just curious that’s all maybe I’m the only one
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Oct 25 2025 06:34PM
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Oh No Another Medical Procedure
I can’t catch a break. I am now scheduled for rather invasive surgery called Blepharoplasty. I know it sounds scary and it is, first I’ll be awake with only localized anesthesia. This surgery is based on a medical necessity and has nothing to do with my vanity. My team of expert surgeons has assured me I will look 10 to 15 years YOUNGER after my surgery.
Now a couple things I’m concerned about being a member of the safety club. Some providers might report me to the safety club as being an imposter due to my youthful appearance. Others might report me as lying about my age however the lie will be I’m actually younger than my profile age thereby taking advantage of the more seasoned and experienced providers.
So wish me luck again. I won’t tell any of you when the procedure is completed. You’ll just have to wait to see me.
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Oct 22 2025 08:57AM
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California does it again Bans Glocks
Recently “our” Governor signed legislation that on July 1st 2026 the sale of NEW Glock handguns in California to common, law abiding citizens is prohibited. Now if you currently have a Glock you are not impacted by this and anyone on the Law enforcement community can still purchase them.
The reason for this is Glock uses a “striker bar” which hits a spring loaded firing pin as opposed to standard firing pin which is struck by the weapons hammer. Apparently the striker bar type can be easily converted to fully automatic with the purchase of some simple aftermarket parts. So the prohibited not only affects Glocks.
Apparently Glock is changing the internals of their new firearms so this conversion won’t be possible.
So how does this impact those of us who happen to own or like Glocks? Well first off the value of your Glock just increased. Second you can still purchase ANY used Glock from a private party. If you are in the Law Enforcement Community well this does NOT affect you.
So if you are in the market for a NEW Glock you have until July 1, 2026. I suggest to act now to avoid the expected price gouging this law is gonna bring.
Support the 2nd!
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Oct 16 2025 07:09PM
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Prostate Cancer update
I wasn’t gonna do a final follow up but I’ve been contacted by mostly males member who are experiencing the same disease and are asking what to expect. Not to regurgitate what I already mentioned I finished 28 of 5 day a week radiation treatments. After the 3rd week the radiation started to take its toll mostly bladder related. I developed “spastic” bladder which sent me running full speed to the nearest bathroom, tree, bush or thirsty-2 ouncer cup multiple times an hour. No I wasn’t incontinent I just had to go like right now no warning just a completely full bladder. I got some medication that settled it down and have to take it for another 6 weeks.
Now what all the males want to know about. I now have dry ejaculations for the rest of my life. The radiation hopefully eliminated the cancer cells also destroyed the prostates ability to produce semen.
The next questions have been about ED. Now I am into my 3rd month of 6 months of the hormone Lupron treatment. You can research its effects on us males. The first 2 months I experienced minor issues but since I’m in the middle of my 3rd month it’s pretty brutal. I have no expectations of achieving orgasm it’s just not in the cards yet. Lupron depletes testosterone and your libido goes right out the window. I’m told by medical professionals it will come back….eventually.
So my future? I have blood test scheduled in 2 months. (They have to wait for the Lupron to exit my system) so I have my fingers crossed.
The other day I had lunch with 3 friends I used to work 2 younger than me 1 older. I asked out of the blue, “who here has had prostate cancer? 3 of us raised our hands with the younger 2 having their prostates removed.
Guys I can’t stress enough if you are in your late 40s get your PSA checked yearly.
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Sep 19 2025 05:54PM
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Update
Surprisingly this isn’t about me. Since you asked I’m doing quite well under the circumstances with less than 2 weeks of radiation left. Over the past 3 weeks however sitting in the “assembly” radiation line you learn quite a bit from people that have much more serious issues than I have. Other than prostate cancer the next most common cancer in men is throat cancer brought on mostly by the HPV virus. There were a small portion that were smokers and some used chew for a long period of their lives Now my “survey” is hardly extensive and is only intended to pass info along.
There is a vaccine out there for men(and women)that will definitely give some protection. I don’t think RFKjr. has banned it, he probably is getting weekly boosters of the stuff.
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Aug 25 2025 01:05PM
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Day 1 Radiation complete. For The Guys.
Just 27 more basically consecutive left. Actually it wasn’t bad. You must have a full bladder and be empty elsewhere. I’m told these 2 requirements keep the prostate stationary so the beam radiation can be more precise and not damage surrounding tissue. The technicians were quite nice and some not very hard to look at. I kept my Benjamin’s at the ready just in case the opportunity presented itself. But alas it did not.
So I’m told to drop my pants and chonies once again and hop up on the CT scanner. I guess once everything is lined up they start the radiation utilizing a contraption called a Linear Accelerator which is attached to a Flux Capacitor. (that last part is a joke) During my treatment of getting blasted by high intensity radiation I got to listen to music of my generation, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Bing Crosby and the like that is piped into the CT scanner.
On a side note I was actually pretty humbled while sitting in the waiting room. My cancer and its effects on me are nothing compared to some of the men and women I saw waiting for their specific treatments. Some patients were needing both chemo and radiation to make it another week and their bodies showed it.
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Aug 18 2025 10:46AM
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For the Guys only ED help
Full transparency disclosure THIS IS NOT ME.
While sitting in the waiting room recently for a scheduled doctor's appointment I had a conversation with an elderly gentleman about my age. I soon learned we shared a ailment in common, cancer. He asked me if I had experienced any ED problems with my diagnosis. Nope, never fit as a fiddle like I’m 19 again I responded. He seemed surprised. Even after your hormone shot of Lupron he asked skeptically. I responded, Nope, never, fit as a fiddle like I’m 19 again.
He then said, “Well if it ever happens you might consider , take your max dose of sildenafil (viagra) and take it with 2 capsules of Force Factor Nitric Oxide (I guess Amazon?) and within an hour you’ll have a “diamond cutter just like you were 19.”
I responded “Nope, never, fit as a fiddle like I’m 19 again.”
Now I haven’t checked the benefits of Nitric Oxide alone or had personal first hand knowledge of mixing them together. I guess I could check the internet but since I’m
“Nope, never, fit as a fiddle like I’m 19 again, I’ll defer to you.
Take note reactions may vary according to sources
Just an FYI but I’m always open to criticism
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Aug 8 2025 09:03AM
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Help Ladies
I need advice here. Some of you have responded to my blogs on the medical situation I’m dealing with. Well due to the hormone injection I received an unanticipated (at least to me) side effect has reared its ugly pointed head. For the last 24 hours my nipples are hard as fricking diamonds and the hurt! (Yes karma is dealing with me appropriately).
It’s like it is 20 below outside and I’m out there naked! Now I know some male clients may be wondering if I do incall or outcall. Settle yourselves down I am a committed heterosexual of the lesbian clan. And you couldn’t afford me. So I don’t swing to that side of the fence hard nipples or not. Now I definitely don’t judge what ever works for you I’m good with.
I am so self conscious about this I purchased nipple covers for MEN from Amazon yes they sell everything with discrete packaging and delivery. And yes this is the first time I’ve had to to this.
Apparently as the testosterone is lowered in my body estrogen automatically increases. I think I’m imagining it but my boobs might be getting bigger.
Go ahead make fun my kids have already put me in blast.
F..K!
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Aug 7 2025 06:20AM
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Treatment day 2 through 30!
Just got my radiation treatment scheduled. For some reason the treatment seemed shorter when my doctor told me, it’s going to be 5 days a week for 5.5 weeks. When I saw the 3 pages of pending appointments starting at the end of this month and ending in October excluding weekends and holidays, hope my condition takes those days off as well, that seems ominously long. The actual radiation treatment will take about 30 minutes.
This will probably be the last post I place on this subject. I know some of you will be relieved I’ll be dropping this and my very personal adventure here but know this I have received multiple pm’s from people male and female ,who are either beginning their own journey, in the middle, completed it or have a loved one dealing with this disease. Their stories and stories from other friends I have and those that have become friends because of this disease are sometimes overwhelming. That’s the reason I did this definitely not for me. I’ve appreciated the support from them and I hope they appreciated my reciprocal support.
Only one person here, knowing that I was dealing with this disease, wished the worst for me. She recently told me and I will quote her
…..I hope that karma finds you and deals with you accordingly.
I won’t disclose her handle but she should buy a lottery ticket because what she’s predicted is coming true God or Karma is dealing with me accordingly. I just hope they are more forgiving.
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Aug 6 2025 05:37AM
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Gonna Be Hot Hot Hot
Looks like for the next week or so we are headed for some triple digit temps for our region. So of course we should be mindful of keeping our pets out of vehicles and under shade or indoors as much as possible.
However if you want to get away consider these places
Harbin China- mid 80s all week near the Russian & N. Korean border rain and thunder storms predicted. The odor or human and animal waste fertilizing their lush green farmland can be overwhelming at times.
Moscow Russia-low to mid 70s all week rain thunderstorms and the occasional drone & missile attack from the Ukrainian region.
Kiev Ukraine-low to mid 80s all week scattered showers and clouds and also the occasional drone, missile & rocket attack from , you guessed it, the Russian region.
Tel Aviv Israel-mid 80s to mid 90s actually quite nice with clear sky’s giving you a great view to seek shelter from, yes there it is, bombs, drones, rockets and missile forming in the north, south, east and west of the city.
Tijuana Baja Mexico-high 70s to mid 80s sky’s clear with slight delays at the border crossing due to the occasional search of your vehicle, search of your person, search of everything else and make sure you have the proper documentation complete with ancestry and dna analysis.
So hope these potential locations make your travel decisions a little easier
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Aug 4 2025 01:09PM
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Treatment Day 1 For the guys only!
Well I started my treatment for my prostate cancer today . Contrary to the belief of some of the elder hx members both male and female I publish my adventure here only for those �coming of age� members to be informed. There are Wikipedia Commodore 64 experts who have no personal real world experience with this disease but because of their level 4 or 5 then by automatic decree they are one. I�m not looking for sympathy from anyone I get plenty from my family and close friends who genuinely care for me. My motive is strictly to inform and educate with what I AM going through.
Preparation for first day completely full bladder and completely empty bowel.. I know thanks for the visual.
Get to the CT scan room. CT tech. who is a rather attractive female tells me to drop my pants and shorts. I automatically start reaching for my wallet to pull out some Benjamins but then reality took over. On the slide table. They are �mapping� my prostate location .
Once the mapping is completed the CT tech now turns into a tattoo artist. She is going to tattoo permanently locator marks on my body to line up the radiation machine. One on each hip and below my belly button. I ask her if she can put a Mickey facing inward on one side, Minnie on the other facing inward and a Goofy or Pluto looking down. She chuckles and tells me that I can imagine them to be anything that I want. Damn I said to myself if I wasn�t on Medicare I could get something nicely done. As it is I now have my first tattoo more like a prison tattoo but not 3 dots below an eye. The placing of the tattoo mark arove my junk actually stung pretty bad.
Now to the Lupron hormone shot. This is one time release shot that last 6 months and then takes 6 months to a year to fully recover from. Why you ask? Prostate cancer and actually Breast cancer feed off of testosterone (yes females do have testosterone) and Lupron removes testosterone and inhibits its production.
My main concern is that since I got the shot in my hip I have an almost overwhelming urge to strip down naked and reenact the scene from the movie �Silence of the Lambs� where the serial killer Buffalo Bill, is posing naked with his junk hidden between his legs trying to look like a female in a full length mirror
Oh well if I have any interesting tidbits to share I shall. Back to my knitting and Hallmark channel
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