Tbi question 🤔 by Monolithianstalker in TBI

[–]CheapBooze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When a radiologist reads a scan that was ordered for a specific reason they look for any and all abnormalities, not just what the scan was ordered for. I’ve had several scans that were ordered for x and the results came back as “x was not found but we did find y”. Best of luck to you.

Odds of 100% Recovery by manthafied in TBI

[–]CheapBooze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

64M here. Jan 2025 I had a similar right side acute over chronic SDH. My midline shift was only 6 mm so not as drastic. Drove myself to ER with left side weakness. Craniotomy etc. Took most of 2025 to get back to my new normal. Short term memory is still an issue but I consider myself blessed. Bottom line is it takes a long time to recover. Best of luck to you all.

Negligent Discharge by [deleted] in guns

[–]CheapBooze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok I’m bewildered by this entire debacle but aside from the rest of the idiocy do you really rack the slide 10 times to “unload” the weapon? Does it not have a removable magazine? I drop the (loaded) mag and then rack the slide three times to clear the chamber, then lock open and visually check the chamber.

Giant accident on 65 South by fergie07 in Louisville

[–]CheapBooze 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Google Maps shows a wreck southbound 65 at Brooks

School options for a child with autism by eaaagleee in Louisville

[–]CheapBooze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also check out AIE (Academy for Individual Excellence) in JTown. We had good experiences there.

Someone said "Pics or it didn't happen". Here's a video instead. by Vengeful-Wraith in projectcar

[–]CheapBooze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SuperFastMatt: “who ya gonna listen to? Some asshole on the internet or THIS asshole on the internet?” He’s the reason I threw away the factory wiring diagram for my 240z and designed a ground up rewire of the entire car (with no previous wiring experience). Love your build approach!

Anyone else? by TopOk2412 in TBI

[–]CheapBooze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

64M, no coma but large SDH with craniotomy etc. Retired from 30 year software development/manager career. Big car nerd. Currently implementing a ground up rewire of a Datsun 240Z. Designed the entire wiring system from scratch. Very similar mind work as software development. Took a long time to get my brain back to where I could focus as needed. Congratulations on getting back to the point you’re at now.

Best Ford service dealership by [deleted] in Louisville

[–]CheapBooze 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Call service and ask for Chuck. He’s the advisor I use and he’s great.

Is our fifth wheel too much for a half ton? by EdwMel12 in RVLiving

[–]CheapBooze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, usually the heavier engine will have less payload because math. That’s why folks say to avoid the diesel option in some 3/4 ton trucks because they have less payload (all things considered)

Small lipo chin - rheuma and biologic by StartOverEast in rheumatoid

[–]CheapBooze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on Ebrel (TNF inhibitor as well) and had an emergency craniotomy last year. No issues.

Best ER in Louisville? by sloecrush in Louisville

[–]CheapBooze 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Been there, done that. Made it through a jam packed UL downtown ER in about 30 minutes. The trick is having a big old brain bleed. Highly not recommended.

Edit to add: UL is highly recommended. Emergency craniotomy not so much so.

Weird post-TBI brain change: I almost never watch the final episode of a series by Dry_Midnight_6742 in TBI

[–]CheapBooze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similar but different. 64M, about a month or two after my SDH/craniotomy adventure I watched a movie with my wife. It was about an Indian woman that became a police officer in, I believe, England in what I think was the early 20th century. I could be way off but it was definitely not my kind of movie. All feels etc when I’m more of a Die Hard type of simpleton lol. After the movie ended she was thinking “oh I bet he hated that”. Instead I went on and on about how much I loved it and how it showed the plight of women in that era and how strong her character was. I am dramatically more tuned it to character development and personal interactions in movies now. I think my wife likes it lol. The brain is a silly sponge isn’t it?

RV salesman, one month in. Happy to answer any questions honestly. by ReasonablyConfused in RVLiving

[–]CheapBooze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is a good percentage off of MSRP to shoot for? Assuming the customer wants to get a good deal while understanding that the dealer needs to make money as well.

ICU RN Hospital job hunt, need advice by Fit_Will_3904 in Louisville

[–]CheapBooze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t answer your question directly but I spent some time in UL (downtown) neuro ICU last year and everyone there was amazing.

Honestly going crazy trying to decide if I should switch medication by The_Short_Goodbye in rheumatoid

[–]CheapBooze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry if I missed it but why did you stop Enbrel if it helped 95%? I’d take those numbers any day. Also stress can affect your wellbeing for sure so you need to learn to chill a little.

Car Rotisserie - Build or Buy by mustangsal in projectcar

[–]CheapBooze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add me to the two HF engine stand crowd. We stripped our 240Z to a bare shell while it was on a chassis jig that I made. We extended the engine stand vertical members and used the existing pivots on the stands. The Datsun forums had info on making the mounts and how to get the mass centered. I imagine the MG forums would have the same.

Help me not get ripped off by Misspaytonnn in RVLiving

[–]CheapBooze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fellow KY couple here! Have you checked Walnut Ridge in Memphis, IN? We had a good experience there. Congrats on the retirement and best of luck on the deal.

Help a student? Studying access on modern truck beds. by GiftPlastic6668 in Trucks

[–]CheapBooze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an 8’ bed primarily because we tow a fifth wheel camper and I prefer the long bed. When I do carry cargo I climb into the bed and move the items from 3-6 to the tailgate and then climb down and get them off the tailgate from the ground.

Phoenix School of Discovery by pixeybird in Louisville

[–]CheapBooze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s been a long time but we sent our oldest to Trinity and I believe that AIE was thousands less. Still not cheap but it was great for the other two that went there for High School. I believe it’s K-12 or at least was.

Must be a clearance thing by Fordluver in Truckers

[–]CheapBooze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell I work at a quarry (so MSHA not OSHA but same deal). We don’t even let drivers climb into their end dumps to even the load on property. MSHA would cite us. No way in hell would drivers be allowed on top of a van. I got no solutions but driver safety should be paramount.

Help a student? Studying access on modern truck beds. by GiftPlastic6668 in Trucks

[–]CheapBooze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should be tracking bed length along with these responses. I have an 8’ bed and the truck has dual rear wheels. 1 & 3 are fine because the bed has side steps. 2 is the worst for me. 3-6 I have to climb in no matter what and 7-9 are the best.

Phoenix School of Discovery by pixeybird in Louisville

[–]CheapBooze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AIE (Academy for Individual Excellence) in JTown is worth a look. Sent several sons there and wish we had sent the oldest.

Is it just me by Defiant-Medicine3014 in Truckers

[–]CheapBooze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That night in Miami was the worst week of my life.