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51. Author: 8trackdiscoDate: Sun, 1/22/2023, 7:59PM EST
Cheese popcorn with double the cheese is too much cheese.
52. Author: corey sellersDate: Sun, 1/22/2023, 8:27PM EST
Eat taco bell tomorrow , you will be okay
53. Author: dkeageDate: Sun, 1/22/2023, 8:52PM EST
corey sellers wrote:
Eat taco bell tomorrow , you will be okay

I don’t think anyone has ever said that.
54. Author: corey sellersDate: Sun, 1/22/2023, 8:58PM EST
At least he will be cleaned out
55. Author: PalamaDate: Sun, 1/22/2023, 8:59PM EST
dkeage wrote:
I don’t think anyone has ever said that.


Corey is an originator…there’ll never be another one like him.

















Or at least we can pray that there won’t be one…. jester
56. Author: 8trackdiscoDate: Sun, 1/22/2023, 9:18PM EST
anyone ever used an AED machine?
57. Author: dkeageDate: Sun, 1/22/2023, 9:27PM EST
8trackdisco wrote:
anyone ever used an AED machine?

I don’t know what you’ve heard, but I don’t need anything like that! Not talking
58. Author: BuckyB93Date: Sun, 1/22/2023, 10:24PM EST
8trackdisco wrote:
anyone ever used an AED machine?


Yep. Not in real life but when doing the Red Cross CPR/First aid certification at work as part to the safety team (first responder before the real first responders showed up).

Now days the AED machines pretty much walk you through it step by step with a recorded voice and lights and stuff to make sure you stuck them on correctly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjKIEpQFS4U

Odd timing on this question. Just a few hours ago I was talking to my son about something or another and CPR/First aid came up and that I would like to get re-certified. I asked him if they did it at his school. As far as he knows, they don't.

We both agreed that it should be a mandatory part of a curriculum in a class like heath class or Physical Ed. Sure, health classes teach them about sex ed, puberty, balanced diet, exercise and stuff but according to him CPR was never taught.

Kinda sad really. In my opinion it, it should be mandatory before you can graduate High School. The Red Cross CPR/First Aid training is only like a 4 hour course.
59. Author: Gene363Date: Sun, 1/22/2023, 10:54PM EST
8trackdisco wrote:
anyone ever used an AED machine?


We have a Phillips ARD, no occasion to use it though, thank goodness.

I know an EMT trainer and asked about some training, he says hook it up and follow the directions, it will not shock unless necessary.
60. Author: SunoverbeachDate: Sun, 1/22/2023, 11:18PM EST
What these guys said. It's got pictures where to place pads let's you know if it has proper connection, and even talks you through compressions and breathing. Basically idjit proof. Well, highly idjit resistant anyway
61. Author: frankj1Date: Sun, 1/22/2023, 11:23PM EST
it's like a genius
62. Author: BuckyB93Date: Sun, 1/22/2023, 11:36PM EST
Gene363 wrote:
We have a Phillips ARD, no occasion to use it though, thank goodness.

I know an EMT trainer and asked about some training, he says hook it up and follow the directions, it will not shock unless necessary.


From what I was trained... if the heart stops, #1 priority to keep the blood moving - chest compressions to the tune of the Bee Gee's song "Staying Alive."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNFzfwLM72c

Now days they don't recommend mouth to mouth for CPR. Typically there is enough oxygen in the blood for the time being and ya just gotta keeping the blood flowing to brain and other vital organs.

AED devices, once the sticky pads are in place, are able to do some sort of diagnostic to determine if a shock is needed. The machine talks to you and guides you. If it determines that it needs to fire, hands off and don't touch the patient. Shock happens... then back to chest compressions if needed.

Then the machine will monitor for a couple of minutes and if needed will tell you to back off/hands off for another shock.

Second verse same as the first... continue until professional help arrives.
63. Author: BuckyB93Date: Mon, 1/23/2023, 12:13AM EST
Every other place I worked at had an AED or two mounted on a wall somewhere near an emergency kit like in the lunch room, front desk, some place easily accessible and with signs and stuff... like trying to locate a fire extinguisher. I find it odd that Wally World, at least the store I'm killing time in, has no AED's.

I would think that any business with X number of employees or any grocery store, public building, schools, etc would be required to have one which is periodically checked similar to fire extinguishers other safety checks.
64. Author: SunoverbeachDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 6:38AM EST
They don't even have stashed one in back where the kids can't fool with them? I would think OSHA would insist.

The instructor did reference the song for life saving beats, but the AEDs we have will literally say "press, press, press..." It's like Twiki from Buck Rogers is your personal cheerleader

Morning, all my rhythmic peoples
65. Author: deadeyedickDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 7:28AM EST
Imma could use more coffee instead of an AED this morning. Out and about for a quick 5. I have no idea what "in the zone" on your fit bit really means. I walk almost as fast as a slow jog but doubt my heart rate gets much above 100 unless I'm climbing a grade.
66. Author: corey sellersDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 7:44AM EST
Morning Ram and gang
67. Author: Burner02Date: Mon, 1/23/2023, 9:04AM EST
Prepping a couple of racks of baby backs for later in the day.

Smoke is in my near future.
68. Author: Ram27Date: Mon, 1/23/2023, 9:24AM EST
Monday hello & greetings fellow peeps. RollEyes
69. Author: danmdevriesDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 9:25AM EST
8trackdisco wrote:
anyone ever used an AED machine?


Yes.

I shocked two people last night. Not with an automated one, a real one. But I've used an aed twice in public.
70. Author: MACSDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 9:48AM EST
Had AED's in a few places in the jail. Was taught how to use them, but as some stated, it is pretty self explanatory.
71. Author: DrafterXDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 10:04AM EST
Cool Dudes..
72. Author: Gene363Date: Mon, 1/23/2023, 10:05AM EST
Good Monday Morning! It's a clear and breezy 46° on the way to 55° today.
73. Author: DrafterXDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 10:06AM EST
So, do you have to expose the boobs to use the AED..?? Huh
74. Author: deadeyedickDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 10:12AM EST
DrafterX wrote:
So, do you have to expose the boobs to use the AED..?? Huh


Somehow I knew that would be Drafter's first question.
75. Author: Stogie1020Date: Mon, 1/23/2023, 11:10AM EST
I've been tazered, does that count?
76. Author: BuckyB93Date: Mon, 1/23/2023, 11:49AM EST
DrafterX wrote:
So, do you have to expose the boobs to use the AED..?? Huh


Yes, in a time of life or death, discretion takes a back seat. Remove any over the shoulder boulder holders especially if they have under wire thingies. If they need to be shocked or chest pumped... do what is needed.

Then leave a Drafter calling card behind and maybe give one to the EMT folks, they will probably need it for their report anyway.

"DrafterX: If you have boobs, I will travel."

77. Author: MACSDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 1:00PM EST
Stogie1020 wrote:
I've been tazered, does that count?


Me, too... and no, it doesn't count. But I would prefer the tazer to the pepper spray. Pain is gone in 5-8 seconds. Pepper spray sticks around for hours. d'oh!
78. Author: Stogie1020Date: Mon, 1/23/2023, 3:40PM EST
MACS wrote:
Me, too... and no, it doesn't count. But I would prefer the tazer to the pepper spray. Pain is gone in 5-8 seconds. Pepper spray sticks around for hours. d'oh!

Remember the first shower you took after your pepper spray training. You know, the shower 4 hours later where all the pepper spray in your hair came out and ran right back into your eyes??!!

FFS that sucked.

OK, though. I am glad I have never used (or had one used on me) an AED...
79. Author: MACSDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 5:23PM EST
Stogie1020 wrote:
Remember the first shower you took after your pepper spray training. You know, the shower 4 hours later where all the pepper spray in your hair came out and ran right back into your eyes??!!

FFS that sucked.

OK, though. I am glad I have never used (or had one used on me) an AED...


I had to do the pepper spray BS in the Navy... then again with the Sheriff's dept. Me saying I had already been through it wasn't enough. Brick wall

And yeah... that second activation is a mofo.
80. Author: SunoverbeachDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 9:21PM EST
8trackdisco wrote:
Cheese popcorn with double the cheese is too much cheese.

Wisconsin would like you to leave now.
81. Author: 8trackdiscoDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 10:29PM EST
danmdevries wrote:
Yes.

I shocked two people last night. Not with an automated one, a real one. But I've used an aed twice in public.


Was watching videos of the three step version. Must be the automated one.

What weirds me out was the instruction of “remove clothing from areas where the sticky patches are to be placed”.
Does something bad happen if the zap button is pressed and a patch is touching clothing?

I’m all for helping some in that situation, but my brain went right to significant downsides. And as I’ve learned from Frank, a deal is only as good as the downside. To start, the patient is female.

Lifting up a woman’s shirt is a 98.2% non starter. As a straight white guy, I can feel the lawsuit happening.

If courageous enough to lift the shirt, there is often a bra next.
- Don’t remove the bra: If the sticky patch from the AED touches the fabric, she goes up in smoke.
- Remove the bra: Now you look like half a rapist with possible charges pending while trying to do the right thing.

How whacked is my thought process?

At the moment, I’d follow exactly what the instructions suggest if the patient is male.
If female, it is safer to simply get out of dodge.
82. Author: PalamaDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 10:38PM EST
Sunoverbeach wrote:
Wisconsin would like you to leave now.


In a similar vein, I decided to change my diet. Cutting out or reducing dairy and going back to only fruits for breakfast. A few other lifestyle changes but one of the things I’m going to greatly reduce is chips…as in potato and yes, even OTC! So should I start packing my bags? Anxious
83. Author: HockeyDadDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 10:50PM EST
8trackdisco wrote:
Was watching videos of the three step version. Must be the automated one.

What weirds me out was the instruction of “remove clothing from areas where the sticky patches are to be placed”.
Does something bad happen if the zap button is pressed and a patch is touching clothing?

I’m all for helping some in that situation, but my brain went right to significant downsides. And as I’ve learned from Frank, a deal is only as good as the downside. To start, the patient is female.

Lifting up a woman’s shirt is a 98.2% non starter. As a straight white guy, I can feel the lawsuit happening.

If courageous enough to lift the shirt, there is often a bra next.
- Don’t remove the bra: If the sticky patch from the AED touches the fabric, she goes up in smoke.
- Remove the bra: Now you look like half a rapist with possible charges pending while trying to do the right thing.

How whacked is my thought process?

At the moment, I’d follow exactly what the instructions suggest if the patient is male.
If female, it is safer to simply get out of dodge.



I’m with ya. If it’s a female just tell her “Cross over. All are welcome. Go into the light.”
84. Author: SunoverbeachDate: Mon, 1/23/2023, 11:16PM EST
Palama wrote:
In a similar vein, I decided to change my diet. Cutting out or reducing dairy and going back to only fruits for breakfast. A few other lifestyle changes but one of the things I’m going to greatly reduce is chips…as in potato and yes, even OTC! So should I start packing my bags? Anxious

You're on an island. I thought fruit was required sustenance
85. Author: danmdevriesDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 2:00AM EST
8. You're overthinking it. If they need an aed they're essentially dead. Youre not using it unless cpr is already started. Theres a slim chance you might be able to get em back with early defibrillation. Clothing goes away because pads need to be on skin. Lateral or posterior pad needs to go where the bras circumferential strap resides. Knife out cut it off.

Men are actually a little more difficult if they're hairy. Gotta open 2 sets of pads, use the first one for a quick waxing job, then apply the new ones. Machine can't analyze rhythm effectively with hair in the way. Also if you need to shock em, can cause burns and won't discharge as much energy through the chest.
86. Author: MACSDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 5:56AM EST
Sunoverbeach wrote:
Wisconsin would like you to leave now.


Damn near spit coffee out my nose. Got it on my shirt, ya bastid.
87. Author: SunoverbeachDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 6:41AM EST
^ 5:40am and my day has already peaked

Morning, peoples
88. Author: HockeyDadDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 7:45AM EST
Sunoverbeach wrote:
You're on an island. I thought fruit was required sustenance


Definitely limes to keep away the scurvy.
89. Author: DrafterXDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 7:49AM EST
Screw the scurvys... Not talking
90. Author: 8trackdiscoDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 8:11AM EST
30 wc 21.

The cold starts rolling near the end of the week.

Off to the shpo.
91. Author: deadeyedickDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 8:12AM EST
Morning gents. Looking forward to today. My oldest grandson has challenged me to a golf match so we tee it up at 9:30. I'm not sure he has played much golf but neither have I recently. Pretty sure this is going to be just a "grip it and rip it" kinda round for us both but great bonding time since he has lived in the Seattle area most of his life and we have not gotten to know each other much.

He doesn't smoke but I'm taking a few along in case he wants to join the old man.
92. Author: Ram27Date: Tue, 1/24/2023, 8:38AM EST
Hello Tuesday & hello peeps. RollEyes
93. Author: corey sellersDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 8:45AM EST
Morning Ram and gang
94. Author: DrafterXDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 8:59AM EST
deadeyedick wrote:
Morning gents. Looking forward to today. My oldest grandson has challenged me to a golf match so we tee it up at 9:30. I'm not sure he has played much golf but neither have I recently. Pretty sure this is going to be just a "grip it and rip it" kinda round for us both but great bonding time since he has lived in the Seattle area most of his life and we have not gotten to know each other much.

He doesn't smoke but I'm taking a few along in case he wants to join the old man.



Sounds like a great time.. my grandson is about 6 months old now so I won't be doing this for a while... I gots time to practice tho.. Mellow
95. Author: Gene363Date: Tue, 1/24/2023, 9:15AM EST
Good Tuesday Morning! It's a foggy 31° on the way to 58° today. Headed to the range today, getting ready for a match Saturday.
96. Author: BuckyB93Date: Tue, 1/24/2023, 11:12AM EST
Lost power at the circus (Wally World) last night around 7:30 PM. Scrambled to get all the chilled and frozen goods off the floor and in the main freezers. Sat in the dark for 2.5 hours doing nothing after that.

About a third of the outskirts of town is without electricity. Many of the smaller surrounding towns are out of power too, some areas haven't had power going on two days now.

We'll be throwing away a ton of meat, produce and frozen goods tonight unless they can get a refrigerator truck in to try to save some of it. I say we just put all that $hit in shopping carts and put them outside since it's freezing out. Use mother nature as your freezer but that would prolly violate some board of heath regulations. Plus we can't donate a lot of the perishable stuff to the food banks either (kinda sad really, liability and board of health regulations).

Most of the perishable stuff will get sent to some pig farm somewhere and be "recycled" by the pigs to make bacon, ham, and sausage.
97. Author: DrafterXDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 11:45AM EST
I could sure use some bacon, ham and sausage about now.... Mellow
98. Author: Stogie1020Date: Tue, 1/24/2023, 11:54AM EST
deadeyedick wrote:
Morning gents. Looking forward to today. My oldest grandson has challenged me to a golf match so we tee it up at 9:30. I'm not sure he has played much golf but neither have I recently. Pretty sure this is going to be just a "grip it and rip it" kinda round for us both but great bonding time since he has lived in the Seattle area most of his life and we have not gotten to know each other much.

He doesn't smoke but I'm taking a few along in case he wants to join the old man.

Sounds awesome, enjoy! I got a notice from a local course about a frost delay... This global cooling stuff sucks.
99. Author: BuckyB93Date: Tue, 1/24/2023, 11:59AM EST
DrafterX wrote:
I could sure use some bacon, ham and sausage about now.... Mellow


You and me both.

NINE! NINE!
100. Author: MACSDate: Tue, 1/24/2023, 12:42PM EST
That's a coooooool hunnert.
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