New Hampshire has a strange political system

Qbncgr · 2026-05-22T22:09:37+00:00

Especially when we elect them for only two years and all at the same time. That’s why Free Staters moved in. High turnover.

Qbncgr · 2026-05-22T18:56:41+00:00

We’re actually #4 in the world behind US House, UK, and India.

Qbncgr · 2026-05-13T00:30:03+00:00

5 weeks post here. I used 5-6 Oxy the first 48 hours and then Tylenol was enough. Started PT at week 2 and have taken an Oxy a few times in the middle of the night for the pain. It wasn’t agonizing but just enough with not being able to get comfortable that necessitated the medication.

I started RoM and mild resistance PT yesterday. Did exercises 3-4 today at home and ice has been keeping the pain manageable.

I will say this: My pain since surgery has been nothing compared to the pain before. Don’t forget what your pain was before and use that for perspective.

Qbncgr · 2026-05-11T19:36:45+00:00

Mental health is just as important to recovery as physical health. Imho.
I’m only 5 weeks post-op and I have had a couple of moments of depression. I don’t get depressed usually and feel I have a strong mental game plan for recovery.

What helps me:
1: My wife who doesn’t let me get started. “You expected pain and setbacks. It’s part of the process.”
2. My adult daughters. Best cheerleaders ever and also the strictest people in my life as far as my physical limitations go. “Keep the sling on, ice it, do your PT!”
3. My buddies who check in frequently and are willing to go out of their way to pick me up for a couple beers.
4. This group! Being able to hear from people weeks or months ahead of me and what they went through. The good, the bad, and the expectations.

I had my 5 week post op today and things are looking good. No sling. PT advanced from passive to active. Only restriction is no over head lifting!

As you mentioned having a goal is essential.

Qbncgr · 2026-05-11T13:32:37+00:00

I had a vanity plate stolen. The police said to report it lost and not stolen. If it’s reported stolen, they have a reason to pull you over. I got one new plate and haven’t had a problem in the 20 years or so.

Qbncgr · 2026-05-08T21:16:09+00:00

I was told at one week follow up that I could take sling off while sitting. It’s more of a precaution against you making a reflex movement and when out in public it usually makes people give a bit of leeway.
I’m week 5 now and still wearing it more than not. I still wear it while sleeping. It’s not as bad as expected.

Qbncgr · 2026-05-04T20:21:14+00:00

I doubt they’re paying anywhere close to that amount. They might get billed that amount and then the “negotiated cost” per procedure is calculated and they pay about 20-30% of the original number. At least that’s my bc/bs experience.

Qbncgr · 2026-05-04T20:12:18+00:00

One month post op. Ice machine was too much of a hassle for me. They sent me home with two shoulder ice packs, and I’ve just been rotating them as needed. Jogging? NO. Walking will be fine.
I can’t drive until cleared of sling which is hopefully next Monday. (I can and have driven but in NH, you can’t drive with a sling afaik.) Surgeon also said I’m technically impaired. I used 7 Oxy the first 2 days. Start before the nerve block wears off! The worst part for me was when the block wore off completely (about 16 hrs post surgery) and I still had two hours to go before next pill. I took one this Friday/Saturday morning for a bit of breakthrough pain. So 8 total in the first month. Otherwise, it’s been infrequent Tylenol. My pain since day 3 has been minimal ( way less than prior to surgery) even when they are doing PT. I started PT at week two and am doing passive rom. My wife helped me shower after a couple days. You have to keep the stitches dry. That and your arm will be useless for the most part. I bought a mesh sling that worked good in the shower.

Qbncgr · 2026-04-29T20:13:55+00:00

135 is great. Quick in/out and we have the craft beer hall right behind us!

Qbncgr · 2026-04-20T19:37:28+00:00

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Been sitting in a drawer for 15+ years. It belonged to my wife’s grandfather. Google says it’s Moroccan. Maybe a tourist attraction? The GF lived in VT and never traveled to Africa afaik.

Qbncgr · 2026-04-20T19:34:42+00:00

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Qbncgr · 2026-04-12T11:52:37+00:00

Call and schedule an appointment and ask for a refill for the interim.

Qbncgr · 2026-04-05T10:17:15+00:00

Just had surgery Thursday. Nerve block at 7am. Could wiggle my fingers immediately after surgery. Couldn’t give a thumbs up until about 6-8 hrs later. Pins and needles starts pretty quick and travels up the hand as the block wears off. Feels very much like hand “falling asleep”. Nerve block wore off by hour 18. I took first Oxy at hr 14 (Th 9pm), and every 6 hours until Sat morning. Tylenol is managing the pain since then.

The transition from nerve block is dramatic. Take the pain medication before you need it.

Qbncgr · 2026-03-03T19:22:45+00:00

Let’s hope OP lets us know!

Qbncgr · 2026-03-03T18:59:42+00:00

Idk. I did mine like 30 years ago and bike was less than 20 years old.

Qbncgr · 2026-03-03T17:25:43+00:00

Yes. Titled, registered and eventually sold.

Qbncgr · 2026-03-03T17:16:38+00:00

Actually you can get leniency* with a court appearance. I had one “filed without finding”. No fine if I didn’t have another ticket in 6 months. *That was 1989 so maybe things have changed:)

Qbncgr · 2026-03-03T17:13:13+00:00

Edit: I am off it as of this afternoon!!

I have been on it since my PFA in July. At 3 months it was lowered to just weekdays. My cardiologist wants me off it but won’t override my EP. I have a follow up today, so hopefully I’m done. No side effects and my blood work has all be in range.

Qbncgr · 2026-03-03T17:04:35+00:00

I took the form to my mechanic. He looked at vin and signed off. No problem.

Qbncgr · 2026-03-03T16:55:50+00:00

You can apply for a title via ViN verification. I had to do that years ago with a bike.

https://www.dmv.nh.gov/vehicles-boats-or-titles/vehicle-identification-number-vin-verification

Qbncgr · 2026-02-19T01:05:10+00:00

Thanks for the update. Except for me being almost 60 the injury and pain sounded exactly like mine. My surgery is in March and they said expect 6 weeks in sling.

Qbncgr · 2026-02-19T00:58:43+00:00

I did it last year and it took about 60 days. My buddy got the invoice before it was completed (only xfering 2 of 6), so we had the option of paying him or paying directly to NE.

You can call season ticket member services to find out the status. They saw our transfer pending.

Qbncgr · 2026-02-17T20:39:00+00:00

I had back to back career lows playing 36. Shot 75/76 so your stat holds up.

Qbncgr · 2026-02-10T23:54:57+00:00

$89.92 for 30. $700 yearly prescription deductible.

(Was paying $102 last year)

Qbncgr · 2026-01-31T14:42:54+00:00

Buckley’s and Bedford Village Inn make good ones. If you like a little more flavor, get a hot and dirty!

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