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Strathclyder

Strathclyder

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  • Strathclyder
    I love the smell of ozone in the evening lol Haven't had a good thunderstorm like this one for a while now, makes for a pleasant change!
    Herefordian
    Hi, Strathclyder.

    Sincere thanks for your kind words in the adverts thread. They meant a lot.

    Herefordian. :)
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Not a problem, sir. Happy to give a few words of support. :)
    Strathclyder
    Few scarier things than audibly hearing your back go 'pop'. Oh and the pain that goes shooting through you right afterwards... no words for it. This is what I wanted to have happen to me again, NOT. <(
    hexagon789
    hexagon789
    As someone with a long-term back issue (almost 9 years now), I quite literally - 'feel your pain'.

    Sometimes it behaves for some weeks; sometimes it's out for weeks.

    And yes the 'crack' is not a pleasant noise to be hearing at all...
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    This isn't the first time I've thrown my back out (first happened in December 2020), at least this time I was conscious for it; I blacked out the first time.

    These two incidents aside, I've not had any long-term back issues. Both times were due to over-exertion.

    It's not as severe as last time, I don't think. I can (very slowly/carefully) go to the loo myself, but I can't bend over.
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    ^^ The last time, I couldn't get out of bed unassisted for the first week or so. I'll take that as a sign that it's not as bad, but I'll be taking it very easy regardless. Just have to grit my way through the pain and hope it subsides with time; hopefully I won't need to take opiods this time around!
    Strathclyder
    My first real dental issue in about 15 years: a fractured/chipped tooth. Wonderful. :/
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    hexagon789
    hexagon789
    Book an appointment sooner than later would be my advice, the waiting periods are still really long.
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Yes, that is a good idea. Will be doing so at the first opportunity.

    Not the first time I've been to the one on Sauchiehall St, had to go when in my early 10s to have teeth removed (IIRC, it's been over 15 years). The one thing I remember from that is that I was (unsurprisingly) throwing up blood for the rest of the day. I expect much the same here if the tooth has to come out and be replaced with a filling.
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Update: managed to get an emergency appointment for 9:30 this morning (cutting it close even when leaving before 8 thanks to roadworks/rush-hour traffic). Got a partial filling/crown (feels strange, but I'll get used to that in time). In the medium/long term, I'll be needing a root canal treatment.
    Strathclyder
    Latest avatar: a smoking Class 57! Who would have thought? ;)
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    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    The 47s in particular, even compared to the Peaks, seemed to throw out copious amounts of clag.
    hexagon789
    hexagon789
    Because they are utter beasts, of course ;)

    (I would have a 47 as my profile pic, but I struggled to find one that worked.)
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Depends on who you're asking ofc. ;)

    And the latter depends on what kind of 47 pic you wanna use (livery, era, clag or no clag, type of train being hauled etc). A few mid-70s pics here, though they may be too large to use for profile pics lol
    Logan Carroll
    Love your profile picture.

    I always wondered what the deal with the red seats on the 334s was.
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Aye, I thought the 334s needed a little time in the limelight before I move on to the likes of the 303s, 314s etc lol

    Have always wondered about it myself, whether if it's was a stylistic choice or what. Certainly remember it fondly at any rate. :)
    Logan Carroll
    Logan Carroll
    You can still see the red moquette in the drivers cab today.
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Aye, that certainly sticks out on them now! lol
    Strathclyder
    New profile banner photo: the Clyde excursion steamer TS King Edward (1901-1951) - the world's first merchant/commercial vessel to be powered by steam turbines.

    Another of my hot takes: I'd argue the King Edward is among the most revolutionary vessels to ever set sail in the last 120 years.
    Strathclyder
    My railway-related hot take for today: Class 334s are not that bad. Much as I miss the 303s, I'll always have a soft spot for the Scottish Junipers.

    (hides under desk)
    Strathclyder
    COVID test result: negative. Thank the lord; may have been a bad cold or a chest infection I had.
    G
    GrimsbyPacer
    Whatever viral infection you have, get well soon.
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Thanks sir, have largely recovered from what it was. :)
    Strathclyder
    Side-effects of 2nd COVID vaccine shot so far: tiredness, aching arm (a given) and fever-like symptoms. I know eveyone reacts differently to it, but still.

    Urgh....
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    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Had it on the afternoon of the 30th August. Felt beyond rotten yesterday morning (migraine & nausea primarily), but am feeling a lot better this morning (migraine has subsided into a comparatively mild headache & I certainly don't feel like throwing up now).

    Cheers BTW. :)
    Y
    yorkie
    Great, yes this is not uncommon and you should feel a gradual improvement as the day goes on. The symptoms are due to your body reacting to a perceived threat and diverting resources to produce an immune response so it's nothing to worry about.

    Glad you are feeling better :)
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Yeah, I knew that's what it was at it's core and while it's of course nothing to worry about in the long run, it was still ruddy unpleasant lol Still got something of a aching arm, but that should fade in a couple days like it did with my first one.

    Thanks once again for your concern. :)
    Strathclyder
    New Chromebook arrived today. RIP Samsung Chromebook (Dec. 2012 - Jun. 2021).
    Metrolink
    Metrolink
    9 years! You really squeezed the juice out of that one!
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    8 years and 6 months, at least in my ownership; was of course built before Dec. 2012. But yeah, I wrung the life out of it. By far my longest-lived PC/laptop.
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    Let's hope the new one lasts nearly as long lol ;)
    Logan Carroll
    What is your avatar?

    I keep thinking its the Chernobyl control rods jumping.
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    It is indeed the Chernobyl control rod and fuel channel caps jumping up and down like pieces of popcorn seconds before the reactor lid (upper biological shield or UPS or Elena) is blown off like a wine cork from the ever-increasing steam pressure. It's not from the show itself obviously, it's a rendering in Unreal Engine 4 by Kristóf Lovas. Link here.
    backontrack
    Kippers for breakfast, Aunt Helga? Is it St. Swithin's Day already?
    TT-ONR-NRN
    TT-ONR-NRN
    I’m sorry, what?
    Strathclyder
    Strathclyder
    That is a quote from the episode my new avatar is pulled from, I believe. Season 6 Episode 1 - Bart of Darkness.
    TT-ONR-NRN
    TT-ONR-NRN
    Oh I see haha. Coolio.
    backontrack
    I definitely agree with you there. The Shinning is fantastic, and those are my 2 favourite seasons.

    As for that scene...wow, he acted that well... :shock:
    Xenophon PCDGS
    Is it really a year ago since I last sent birthday greetings to you, I see you are now in your 20s.

    Thanks for your support of the Station Code quiz.
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