The Isolated Blurt Thread XXXVII: You're Welcome, Fuckers

soooo... our small 3 year-old cat surprised us with a single kitten, small like herself and was a pale ginger stripe. Today he's looking much paler as longer white hairs grow through. He's missing one of his back 'big toes' so we're calling him Digit.
 
soooo... our small 3 year-old cat surprised us with a single kitten, small like herself and was a pale ginger stripe. Today he's looking much paler as longer white hairs grow through. He's missing one of his back 'big toes' so we're calling him Digit.
Awwwwww :D
 
Oy, had to be taken to the ER yesterday, from work. Severe heat exhaustion. 4 bags of fluid, potassium injection and 2 days off. In my 30 years of doing this job, I've been close, but it's never gotten that bad. I can't help but feel like a pussy. A very "man" way to feel, I guess. Totally irrational, but it's there. I know how to handle myself in extreme temps, both cold and hot. I know all about hydration and electrolytes. I was drinking plenty of water, I thought. It just over took me, kind of embarrassing, but it was the right thing to do. The Doc said I was very close to having a very bad day. Feeling better this morning, albeit, a bit sheepish.
 
Oy, had to be taken to the ER yesterday, from work. Severe heat exhaustion. 4 bags of fluid, potassium injection and 2 days off. In my 30 years of doing this job, I've been close, but it's never gotten that bad. I can't help but feel like a pussy. A very "man" way to feel, I guess. Totally irrational, but it's there. I know how to handle myself in extreme temps, both cold and hot. I know all about hydration and electrolytes. I was drinking plenty of water, I thought. It just over took me, kind of embarrassing, but it was the right thing to do. The Doc said I was very close to having a very bad day. Feeling better this morning, albeit, a bit sheepish.
I hope your kidneys aren't clogged up.
 
Oy, had to be taken to the ER yesterday, from work. Severe heat exhaustion. 4 bags of fluid, potassium injection and 2 days off. In my 30 years of doing this job, I've been close, but it's never gotten that bad. I can't help but feel like a pussy. A very "man" way to feel, I guess. Totally irrational, but it's there. I know how to handle myself in extreme temps, both cold and hot. I know all about hydration and electrolytes. I was drinking plenty of water, I thought. It just over took me, kind of embarrassing, but it was the right thing to do. The Doc said I was very close to having a very bad day. Feeling better this morning, albeit, a bit sheepish.
So glad you're okay and sorry you went through this :(

The heat this year is worse than I've ever experienced than in the 7 years I've been here and I've been a virtual prisoner indoors with only the briefest forays outside all of July! Even H and his mum, both heat-lovers, have barely been outdoors. We've had a little respite with the heavy rain the past few days (still very warm) and the extreme heat is supposed to build and be with us for another week. It definitely feels 'different' this year.
 
Bro, dehydration is no joke. This summer heat is no joke. Especially as we age. Father time is undefeated. Don't beat yourself up about it.
Glad you're okay
Yeah, fucking age! 7 years ago, I was doing this and still drinking 2 bottles of vodka a day. It's a wonder I'm still alive!

Thank you
 
So glad you're okay and sorry you went through this :(

The heat this year is worse than I've ever experienced than in the 7 years I've been here and I've been a virtual prisoner indoors with only the briefest forays outside all of July! Even H and his mum, both heat-lovers, have barely been outdoors. We've had a little respite with the heavy rain the past few days (still very warm) and the extreme heat is supposed to build and be with us for another week. It definitely feels 'different' this year.
You know, it really wasn't the worst yesterday, either. It was all last week and I was feeling very shitty on Friday afternoon. Did my normal stuff Saturday and Sunday, but felt like crap. I didn't know you could run a deficit. I don't know what I thought, everything magically resets the next day?? Evidently not.

I'm used to these hot summers, have been since a baby. Doesn't make them any easier, however. If I had my choice, I'd stay inside too. For 8 months out of the year, really. I'd venture out in May and June, then keep hidden in a refrigerator until the middle of September and all of October. Then back into the house for the winter. I'm sure my wife is excited for retirement.. Hint: she's not an indoor person..
 
soooo... our small 3 year-old cat surprised us with a single kitten, small like herself and was a pale ginger stripe. Today he's looking much paler as longer white hairs grow through. He's missing one of his back 'big toes' so we're calling him Digit.
update:

he's actually got an EXTRA back toe, not missing one :D
 
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Unfortunately, a -reasonable- semblance of self awareness is a skill many do not possess. I am not one of them. And I shouldn’t let it get to me, but sometimes it does.

I get the shits. I wish people were humble about what they know and what they don’t. Show some respect. Some class. I read some arrogant as fuck comments about athletes and I’m just like…have you even picked up a ball in your entire life? Do you know how hard they work to be THAT good? The blood the sweat and the fucking tears. I dunno man, I just can’t stand the negativity from people who have never done anything in their fucking lives.
 
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