OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread

[MikeDeTiger]

That stupid CT was with both oral and IV contrast, for some reason.  I thought it would just be IV.  That means it took considerably longer, and I had to down 30+ oz of barium and my mouth tastes like iodine for the next few hours (that's the IV contrast, not the oral).    

Not the most pleasant stuff to drink.  I told a co-worker a while ago that if I suddenly left, I'm not being rude or uninterested in what she's saying (tho I am), it's that I'm running for a toilet or a sink to yak.  

[Cincydawg]

We have a place for building residents to post information, requests, etc.  Some DUDE just posted he wanted a recommendation for a "licensed handyman" to replace  his fridge filter and furnace filter.

[847badgerfan]

I could see wanting help replacing a fridge or a furnace...

[Cincydawg]

I'd want more than help.  I have a "furnace guy" fortunately who installed our latest heat pump.  I couldn't have done it.

I can handle swapping out filters.

[MikeDeTiger]

Hmm.

If that's the trajectory we're headed down, I might be able to make it as a handyman. 

[MikeDeTiger]

I'm trying to picture somebody here posting in the DIY thread "changed a 'fridge filter this weekend." 

I'd like to think Drew would auto-ban him.  

[utee94]

My wife changes the fridge and A/C filters.

[Gigem]

Some of the fridge filters I have done in the past were literally behind the fridge and you had to move it.  I can see somebody who is elderly not being able to get back there and get it apart.  Mine you need tools to disconnect the lines.  

For the HVAC filter there are some that are built into the unit that are in the attic or other hard to reach place.  Same issue with elderly etc.  

There may also be a warranty issue involved where they are needing to get the work done by somebody licensed to preserve for warranty purposes.  

[847badgerfan]

My wife changes the fridge and A/C filters.

They have filters?

[utee94]

They have filters?

Yup, water filter for water and ice on the fridge, and return air filters on the return air ducts on the A/C units.

[847badgerfan]

I forgot to add a smiley, and your sarcasm meter is broken.

[utee94]

I forgot to add a smiley, and your sarcasm meter is broken.

I thought you were just highlighting your wealth and how you are above dealing with such things, unlike us dirty unwashed huddled masses...

[MikeDeTiger]

This thread creates pressure to have an unpleasant experience to justify a grumpy frame of mind.  

I find that discriminatory.  

What if I just have a general disposition of minor grumpiness today for no apparent reason?  In fact, it could be said that not having a particular reason is precisely what makes one an excellent grump (and I'm old enough, I guess, ergo, a grumpy old man).  

[MrNubbz]

my doc suggested a multivitamin would be a good thing
I took one for a year or so.  I should probably get another bottle - wouldn't hurt me

Nah put the money into used driving range balls - hot tip for the week