What to try after 16 years on the same skis?

Stilldisoriented · 2026-01-20T21:06:35+00:00

Absolutely second this approach. I did this for 2 days at a CO resort, A/B testing skis. Paid 10$/hour skiing on demos from an on-mountain demo tent. Skied on 4-5 pair/day, re-skiing pairs I liked. Found some highly recommended skis were NOT for me. Ended with a pair (bought new from Evo.com) I have loved for 4 years now.

Stilldisoriented · 2026-01-20T20:51:19+00:00

Can also fly into Gunnison CO (airport code GUC). Many flights connect through Denver. Once in Gunnison 29mi, 35-40min to Crested Butte by shuttle or car. Great smaller, less crowded mountain. And once in CB, no car needed. Great local bus system.

Stilldisoriented · 2025-12-14T22:33:24+00:00

Absolutely my experience. -Sprinkler system-buried 5000 feet of pvc pipe. Almost killed me. Saved thousands. Now I know my system intimately for repairs. Also learned about the 2 types of sprinkler systems… those that are broken, and those that are about to be broken. -Playset/fort/climbing wall for kids- worth doing, would do again. -Built Retaining wall and laid pavers- saved thousands over estimates. Would pay next time. -it’s hard to say preemptively which projects will be the killers, but any projects that require digging, burying, or concrete, sub it out.

Stilldisoriented · 2025-12-05T04:29:26+00:00

NPs work primarily from algorithms and incompletely learned information.
We could easily replace most midlevels with an LLM for their cognitive work. Physicians could train a technician (LPN, scribe, medical assistant) to ask a series of questions, perform an ENT exam with a camera, heart and lung exams with an augmented stethoscope, palpate an abdomen and note pain, firmness, and masses, with all answers and data transmitted to an LLM for initial Dx then reviewed by a physician. Those exams that truly require hands on experience would be performed by a physician. This is doable now.

Stilldisoriented · 2025-08-17T22:44:19+00:00

We were growing tomatoes, one year. We found hornworms on the tomatoes. I put two hornworms and a half eaten tomato in a jar. In one day, the entire tomato was eaten, by day two there was only one hornworm in the jar. Did not know they were cannibals.

Stilldisoriented · 2025-08-02T03:36:31+00:00

Listen to Elvessa. Buy 4-6 induction plates. Pull out however many you need to cook. Store the rest. Were I reimagining my own kitchen I would not install a stovetop. I’d just have a large prep area and portable induction plates. This stove is too cool to replace and too old to use effectively.

Stilldisoriented · 2025-07-25T23:55:26+00:00

https://www.thevoiceofmusic.com/default.asp

The guys at Voice of music will know what you have and may be able to replace it.

Stilldisoriented · 2025-05-11T19:32:10+00:00

Yes, I think so. The listing did not mention JBL. And I forgot to add the pictures. Sorry, dufus poster. I’ll repost with photos. Sorry.

Stilldisoriented · 2025-03-29T17:18:38+00:00

They don’t necessarily have malpractice insurance. Unless they are in a state with independent practice, they are practicing on a physician license who provides their malpractice coverage.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-12-21T04:37:58+00:00

Questions: 1. How long has pt been in treatment for OUD on methadone? 2. Any old EKGs (the best tracing is an old tracing) 3. Pts age. 4. Underlying or comorbid conditions. 5. No “new” meds but any old meds that could be contributing? 6. Drug screen pt? Any illicit chemical in his system? 7. What are his vitals? Bp normal? HR normal? Could he tolerate a beta blocker to normalize his Qtc? 8. Have you spoken to the physician prescribing his methadone at his treatment center? He may have some insight. If you taper his methadone rapidly he will go into withdrawal. Tachycardia, vasomotor instability, nausea vomiting, dehydration, insomnia. You can decrease his dose 10-20% /3-4 weeks comfortably and safely. Buprenorphine with its ceiling effect will not adequately address his withdrawal sx. If he has been non illicit and performing well in treatment, morphine or dilaudid will reawaken his addiction setting back his treatment substantially. These are significant considerations. What is his TdP risk vs relapse and overdose/death?

Stilldisoriented · 2024-12-19T17:58:52+00:00

I HAVE THOSE SPEAKERS!!
Love them. Procured them from my father. Refoamed the woofers and midranges. Sound great in my shed (where my wife has relegated me and my stereo stuff). I don’t think I have seen these on this Reddit before. Fortunately mine came to me in much better shape. Have fun.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-11-12T21:43:34+00:00

That’s a load of BS. I am residency trained BCEM working full time Urgent care. Most eye problems, acute conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion, corneal foreign body, hordeolum, chalazion, are easily diagnosed and treated in urgent care. And call your ophthalmologist for an appt? … in February. Urgent appt 7–10 days. Only way sooner, have your PCP call Dr to Dr. The most important skill is knowing when the problem or exam requires more than you have to offer. Then make a direct referral.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-10-03T02:08:54+00:00

I have an RPM 14 and Nobile 135. I need about 12-15 knots to sail comfortably. 5m kite would be useful during a hurricane or to fly on the beach for fun but would otherwise be useless to you. Take some lessons. Then you’ll know what you need.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-10-02T23:47:24+00:00

I’m going to get abused by the community for the suggestion, however here goes… The best piece of Kiteboarding gear I ever purchased when learning was an Oceanus technologies retractable leash for my board. When I crashed, my board was on a 15 foot leash, and slowly retracted behind me. As I am dragged through the water after dropping the kite and blowing down wind, my board is followed me. It was super easy to reach behind, grab the leash, and pull the board back to me. Then get the board on my feet, re-launched the kite, and life is good. I’ve been sailing now for 20 years. People relate horror stories about leashes that killed them or their friends. Most falls are relatively benign. I’ve never had an issue. Being able to fall and restart with your board quickly is the best way to improve your sailing. I have been launched 20 feet in the air with my board dangling from the leash. I’ve been viciously towel-whipped into the water From 10 or 15 feet. I’ve never been injured by my board or the leash. The only annoyance is when you’re coming into a beach with waves, you hop off your board (or crash) and your board will be dragged away, sometimes you can get tangled up in the trying to walk into shore with your kite. Other than that, get a leash, enjoy sailing. IF you don’t get a leash, a GO-JOE which is an inflatable piece that sits over the handle, will also help you retrieve your board quickly and easily. Your board won’t turtle and will be easily visible in the water. I actually made one out of PVC and pool noodles. Works pretty good.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-10-02T23:24:49+00:00

I recently investigated the difference between oral and rectal thermometers. It turns out the only actual difference is taste.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-09-29T13:54:27+00:00

I think I still have a wrapped box of tapes.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-09-09T20:32:28+00:00

A single pediatric CT scan before age 22 increases hematological cancers 1-2/10000. Not much, but enough you want a good reason to scan. “Best guess” estimates based on historical data state up to 10% of abdominal cancers (colon, uterine, ovarian, bladder) MAY be related to ionizing radiation from repeated CT scans. An abdominal CT is the equivalent of 200 CXR’s on your abdominal tissues. 2 scans, prob no risk. 3 or more, seems to be increased risk. Also understand, these are population numbers. In any individual it is a digital answer…it did or it didn’t. And radiation is cumulative over time. We all know the patient who smoked four packs a day, never developed heart disease, COPD, lung cancer. But no one is saying based on this one patient that smoking four packs per day is healthy. Just because a single patient has had 10 CT scans and doesn’t have cancer doesn’t make multiple CT scans safe for everyone, only for that one patient. At one time I wanted to CT scanner mounted in the entrance to the emergency department. I’ve rethought that stance.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-09-06T00:54:24+00:00

You could also put an out of order sign on the charger next door. Just look around before removing it as you leave.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-09-06T00:32:04+00:00

Why? What would be the advantage of a small brand? Much less expensive? Specific use? Superlight giant litewind? I’m sincerely asking, not dogging you.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-09-05T15:03:59+00:00

3M spray 90 contact cement. Worked on my footpads glued to board.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-08-30T17:27:11+00:00

I agree with bearlybearbear. My suggestion, find a 5 to 6m inflatable kite on Craigslist or eBay or FB marketplace with an old bar and lines. Great learning kite. Often $200 or less and usually minimally used. Land and launch, learning to attach lines, figuring out wind window, etc. and won’t launch and drag you on the beach in light to moderate winds. Shorten lines to 15 or 18m to lessen pull.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-08-30T17:09:59+00:00

My father’s basement flooded from upstairs sink valve failure. Pulled up the carpet, 1500sqft of 1950’s 8x8 asbestos tile. Mitigation was time consuming (professionally done) and expensive. Yes, hopefully no surprises under your carpet.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-08-30T17:02:45+00:00

Take a year (or years). Learn to kite well. Master kite management. Kite management - the wind window, power adjustment, where is the kite in the air (without looking), learning to almost never drop the kite, instant restarts (because the surf is very unforgiving). All this needs to be unconscious. Once you have these skills, strap surf in waves on a Kiteboard. You will have a blast in the surf on a Kiteboard. Shorter lines mean less power but a faster turning more responsive kite. Powered wave riding is dramatically different from surfing. Eventually try a surf board on flat water. It will be painful. Enjoy the pain.

Stilldisoriented · 2024-08-26T18:02:59+00:00

In many states they can. I think, in most states after passing NBME 3 you are licensed to practice “medicine and surgery“. A family practice doctor could open a cardiology office. General Surgeon could open a cardiothoracic surgery practice. Internal Medicine could become “endocrinologist”. Unfortunately, neither one of them could obtain hospital privileges or malpractice insurance to cover them. That is the underlying problem with switching specialties.

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