Tell Us Something Really Trivial About Your Life (Vol XII)
Discussion
NotDave said:
GroundEffect said:
There's no way to tell from just looking at one exhaust to know if it'll improve it.
One never said there was. But surely you do research on the exhaust, the company, the parts/materials used.Testimonials, reviews, feedback, reccomendations and so on, surely not just me?
As for how they work, well aware hence why I always do research, and why various cars have run numerous set-ups until the right mix/balance is reached.
I'm not stupid, and may run snotters now, but haven't always!
Just because my bank balance is tiny, my cars are s
t and my education in the area is nil, do not assume one can't understand how things work.
I look at the materials used and how it's been fabricated + torque curves to know
Is good, yesterday I ran out of work and finished 15mins early, today I recouped that loss of pay and found an extra hour as it was so busy and we needed to set up for tomorrow's big lunch.
I went to the old-Skool sweet shop hidden behind some trees at the top end of the high street yesterday and bought a massive bag of giant white-choc Jazzies, proper Turkish Delight, Jelly Beans, Doll Mixtures and Raspberry & Cream chunky things for my Dad for tomorrow. Think I might have to pay the place a visit for myself on Monday...
I went to the old-Skool sweet shop hidden behind some trees at the top end of the high street yesterday and bought a massive bag of giant white-choc Jazzies, proper Turkish Delight, Jelly Beans, Doll Mixtures and Raspberry & Cream chunky things for my Dad for tomorrow. Think I might have to pay the place a visit for myself on Monday...
BlackVanDyke said:
Well I survived the MRI, but did scare the st out of all the staff in the department by having a spazzing up moment that they all assumed was a huge seizure (despite being told repeatedly that I don't have seizures).
Given that head/neck MRIs (which involves your top half being immobilised in a massive steel cage/box thing for the best part of 45 minutes) are mostly given to people who have or are suspected to have some sort of neurological problem, this is really worrying and potentially dangerous.
45 minutes? Just how old was it? I had a head/neck MRI a few months back, and quite enjoyed it for the 5 minutes or less I was in it. Mainly because the tracer drug was most excellent, the painkiller were kicking in, and I got to lie down and snooze a bit.t out of all the staff in the department by having a spazzing up moment that they all assumed was a huge seizure (despite being told repeatedly that I don't have seizures). Given that head/neck MRIs (which involves your top half being immobilised in a massive steel cage/box thing for the best part of 45 minutes) are mostly given to people who have or are suspected to have some sort of neurological problem, this is really worrying and potentially dangerous.
I suspect however, given the hospital in question, it was the latest and greatest version of said machinery.
jimmyjimjim said:
BlackVanDyke said:
Well I survived the MRI, but did scare the st out of all the staff in the department by having a spazzing up moment that they all assumed was a huge seizure (despite being told repeatedly that I don't have seizures).
Given that head/neck MRIs (which involves your top half being immobilised in a massive steel cage/box thing for the best part of 45 minutes) are mostly given to people who have or are suspected to have some sort of neurological problem, this is really worrying and potentially dangerous.
45 minutes? Just how old was it? I had a head/neck MRI a few months back, and quite enjoyed it for the 5 minutes or less I was in it. Mainly because the tracer drug was most excellent, the painkiller were kicking in, and I got to lie down and snooze a bit.t out of all the staff in the department by having a spazzing up moment that they all assumed was a huge seizure (despite being told repeatedly that I don't have seizures). Given that head/neck MRIs (which involves your top half being immobilised in a massive steel cage/box thing for the best part of 45 minutes) are mostly given to people who have or are suspected to have some sort of neurological problem, this is really worrying and potentially dangerous.
I suspect however, given the hospital in question, it was the latest and greatest version of said machinery.
I didn't have contrast because they were looking at skeletal rather than vascular things (yay, no pincushion session!) and also - stupidly - drove myself there so couldn't take the heavy duty pain meds I should've taken to cope with the long time lying on a very very hard surface.
Were you at UCH or something then? Been there, it's all shiny.
BlackVanDyke said:
Heh, nail/head there - it was the Manchester Royal Infirmary's one, no idea when the scanner was set up but it's VERY old, 80s at best, and in desperate need of replacement. The entire department sorely needs a birthday.
I didn't have contrast because they were looking at skeletal rather than vascular things (yay, no pincushion session!) and also - stupidly - drove myself there so couldn't take the heavy duty pain meds I should've taken to cope with the long time lying on a very very hard surface.
Were you at UCH or something then? Been there, it's all shiny.
No, a little further away than that; http://www.parkerhospital.org/I didn't have contrast because they were looking at skeletal rather than vascular things (yay, no pincushion session!) and also - stupidly - drove myself there so couldn't take the heavy duty pain meds I should've taken to cope with the long time lying on a very very hard surface.
Were you at UCH or something then? Been there, it's all shiny.
I didn't drive myself because I was in dire need of attention and suspected (and hoped) that weapons grade painkillers would be involved, which they were, thankfully.
So was doped up on some IV antibiotics, anti nausea meds, painkillers and the tracer stuff, plus the sheer relief of being comfortable for the first time in a couple of days.
Salivary duct stone. Not much fun.
JayTee94 said:
The machine I have my annual MRI is about 45 minutes so I assume it is old also. They never have anything good to watch/listen to and I keep forgetting to bring movies. 
You have to have an annual MRI for peeing your pants?? How unfortunate All joking aside, hope whatever you gave isn't serious
- It is not a joking matter, do not joke about wet pants. I speak from experience. No, I really just have a thing called left-sided hemoplesia so although it sounds like I have made that up it means that my left side is weaker than my right. It developed in my neck so the keep a check on that and then I also have a problem with the left leg so the see if my leg is still attached and able to move. Worst case scenario is that I am paralysed from neck down.
JayTee94 said:
- It is not a joking matter, do not joke about wet pants. I speak from experience. No, I really just have a thing called left-sided hemoplesia so although it sounds like I have made that up it means that my left side is weaker than my right. It developed in my neck so the keep a check on that and then I also have a problem with the left leg so the see if my leg is still attached and able to move. Worst case scenario is that I am paralysed from neck down.
slopes said:
Eeesh kidda, that is not good, i'll sacrifice a goat for you
Shouldn't we ask? The last time a Trivial Towers goat was sacrificed there was all sorts of trouble. Does the RSPG and media attention ring any bells?And while I'm on the subject of the TT goat, whose idea was it to name the goat Harriet? Original names for things animate and inanimate at the Towers in future, please.
Sorry to hear all that JT. If the goat has to go then so be it.
BlackVanDyke said:
jimmyjimjim said:
BlackVanDyke said:
Well I survived the MRI, but did scare the st out of all the staff in the department by having a spazzing up moment that they all assumed was a huge seizure (despite being told repeatedly that I don't have seizures).
Given that head/neck MRIs (which involves your top half being immobilised in a massive steel cage/box thing for the best part of 45 minutes) are mostly given to people who have or are suspected to have some sort of neurological problem, this is really worrying and potentially dangerous.
45 minutes? Just how old was it? I had a head/neck MRI a few months back, and quite enjoyed it for the 5 minutes or less I was in it. Mainly because the tracer drug was most excellent, the painkiller were kicking in, and I got to lie down and snooze a bit.t out of all the staff in the department by having a spazzing up moment that they all assumed was a huge seizure (despite being told repeatedly that I don't have seizures). Given that head/neck MRIs (which involves your top half being immobilised in a massive steel cage/box thing for the best part of 45 minutes) are mostly given to people who have or are suspected to have some sort of neurological problem, this is really worrying and potentially dangerous.
I suspect however, given the hospital in question, it was the latest and greatest version of said machinery.
I didn't have contrast because they were looking at skeletal rather than vascular things (yay, no pincushion session!) and also - stupidly - drove myself there so couldn't take the heavy duty pain meds I should've taken to cope with the long time lying on a very very hard surface.
Were you at UCH or something then? Been there, it's all shiny.
Ahhh Mr C, i'm glad you have paid a visit, we need to discuss a budget. The latest expenses form make scary reading, so i have sent you a memo requesting some of your time.
Re: Harriot, that was during the time i attempted to resign, and iirc was all wdown to my 2ic 'beebs. I shall recind his weekend passes, that should encourage him to behave in a manner befitting the defacto 3ic
Re: Harriot, that was during the time i attempted to resign, and iirc was all wdown to my 2ic 'beebs. I shall recind his weekend passes, that should encourage him to behave in a manner befitting the defacto 3ic
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 17th June 09:33
Right, we need a TT convoy to Le Mans next year.
I'm trying to convince my BIL (well, he will be by that point) to take his Z4 and sticker it up as the Jeff Koonz BMW art car.
DMN will have a tasty toy by that point...Barrington just needs stickers...Aizle just needs to repeat this year's performance...GE just needs stickers...GB just needs to IKEA livery his car...'Ryn might have an M3 to play in by that point...if Wuff still has the Pug he could sticker it up in "threw in the towel" livery...
I'm sure I've missed people out. I do apologise.
Add your names if you want to next year.
I'm trying to convince my BIL (well, he will be by that point) to take his Z4 and sticker it up as the Jeff Koonz BMW art car.
DMN will have a tasty toy by that point...Barrington just needs stickers...Aizle just needs to repeat this year's performance...GE just needs stickers...GB just needs to IKEA livery his car...'Ryn might have an M3 to play in by that point...if Wuff still has the Pug he could sticker it up in "threw in the towel" livery...
I'm sure I've missed people out. I do apologise.
Add your names if you want to next year.
- LSI
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