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Mar 6 2026 04:21PM
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Calif Vehicle Code 23123.5
My apologies if this has been addressed already in a previous blog. I did a blog search and did not find anything.
Recently a couple family members were cited for “Holding or Touching a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle in violation of the above section. Both times these desperados were stopped at a red light, picked up their cell phones, looked at it and put it back down. As they are pulling forward a sneaky, stealthy motor officer pulls them over issues a citation which carries about a $150.00 fine with all the court cost added etc.
This became law last year in my research your phone must be mounted in a stationary position where you can only swipe or one touch. You can’t even hold in your while the phone is off. It must be mounted on your dash or windshield.
I have a bad habit of looking at my phone when stopped and I’m sure others do as well. The only time you are allowed to use your phone while operating a motor vehicle is for an emergency or calling 911.
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Mar 5 2026 05:38AM
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California still has Daylight Savings a gentle reminder
This Sunday March 8th is another daylight savings event. For those of us who don’t have internet based time pieces and must manually move our watches/clocks forward an hour hopefully this reminder might be appropriate. A very simple adage applies here if you, like me, can’t remember if you gain or lose an hour.
SPRING FORWARD (lose an hour)
FALL BACK (gain an hour)
So take the time change into consideration when scheduling any of those appointments.
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Mar 4 2026 06:37AM
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Post Prostate Cancer Treatment Residual Effects
In October my radiation treatments ended however I was still suffering through the hormone LUPRON therapy. Early December I had my first labs which showed my prostate cancer was not measurable in my system (not totally eliminated but effectively gone), my testosterone level was 15ng where the average healthy male has 222ng to 775ng in their system. Chemical Castration is defined at having a testosterone level of 20ng and below.
I just had my 4 month lab work. It’s been 5 months since my last radiation treatment and 32 days post LUPRON being active in my system. LUPRON was given to me in August one single shot that last 6 months, 180 days. So the end of January was the 180th day, but who’s counting. Why is LUPRON given? Prostate cancer feeds off of testosterone LUPRON suppresses the production of testosterone. Women are also given LUPRON for certain types of breast cancer.
So where am I at today? LUPRON is still in my system and it will take four months to a year for recovery and the hope of a decent sex life (for me). My current testosterone level has rocketed to (drum roll here please) 17ng! I have hope because it has increased.
So my advice to those males here that are facing Prostate Cancer in their futures. And you will . Early detection is obviously key here. Get your PSA done yearly. I had a PSA test of 4 two years later the results were 12. Yes I was shocked. No symptoms just the PSA test telling me the bad news. Hormone therapy is common now. I would suggest you get a testosterone level check before treatment so you have a baseline. I did not because I did not know.
Any questions you know I’m here for you. In dealing with this bitch cancer we are all friends.
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Feb 20 2026 02:11PM
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Kauai bound
Taking extended family to Kauai early summer time. Appreciate any info on “hidden gems” that family can enjoy some of you here in the community might know about? Plans already in the works for paintball, tubing, zip lining, luau, Waimea Canyon and of course the usual water endeavors.
Thank you in advance for any info.
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Feb 16 2026 06:25AM
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Movie for us Veterans and others of course
For those that served or have family that served Netflix just released an Oscar nominated film called SINGERS. It’s very short (18 minutes) . The storyline is a smoke filled bar obviously on the poor side of town adjacent to some railroad tracks filled with Vietnam and Middle East war veterans. It’s an emotional feel good movie.
Definitely not as emotional as the movies Taking Chance or Last Full Measure but a very good movie.
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Dec 16 2025 01:51PM
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My Christmas, My Cancer and My Hope
Officially I was told by my Urologist that I am factually and medically cancer free. I finished my radiation therapy on 10/2. I was scheduled to have lab work done 12/4. I received the results that night. My PSA was basically 0. At the beginning of 2025 my PSA was 12.5 (it had been a 4 two years earlier). From that point on I was given multiple exams blood work, MRI, bone scans and a prostate biopsy (which was incredibly painful) to determine the extent and level of my cancer. Final analysis I had aggressive prostate cancer cells in 80% of my prostate with the “good news” being the cancer is still within the confines of my prostate. My Gleason score was a 7. Recommended treatment radiation treatment hormone therapy treatment.
Early August I received a single 6 month shot of Lupron. Lupron removes the testosterone from my body and suppresses production, prostate cancer feeds on testosterone. My current level of testosterone is 15 you are considered “chemically castrated” and level 20. A normal male’s testosterone level is 221-276. Due to my testosterone being so low my estrogen builds so yes I am menopausal I have night sweats I have hot flashes, my nipples are on fire and stick out ALL THE TIME. I am miserable. I did radiation therapy every weekday for 28 days. My bladder had to be full and my bowel empty (this is to keep the prostate stationary during treatment).
So what is my current state well due to the radiation my bladder, bowel and prostate are damaged.i have no “early warning” system when i got to go well i gotta go. No accidents everything still work well there fine. No longer any semen flow .
So now every four months I have to go in for labs. My Christmas is gonna be great much to be thankful for. My cancer has been beaten back and My Hope is well fully restored.
Thank you to all that supported me. I am forever your friend
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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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