Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[beans-on-toast]

Not bad considering what others are going through.

That's what happens when I start at the end and read posts in reverse order.

 

[GonePlaid]

Good point.

One of the better things about being retired is that I have the time to read the posts in the proper order. And I still will give an answer that doesn't fit or has already been given. Oops!

 

[Charlie Tango]

Home from an unplanned road trip to see Mrs GT's dad. He has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He had a lump on the side of his neck that was found about 6 mo ago, otherwise no symptoms.

He saw an ENT about 30 miles from where he lives. They did a CT scan then referred him to a doc in Memphis. We took him to Memphis this past Fri. Good news is the cancer was caused by HPV (human papapillomavirus) and not something else. It's also stage 1 and very treatable. It is in at least one lymph node in his neck. He will have a PET scan in the next week or so to see if the cancer has spread anywhere else.

The doc is saying he may have to be in Memphis for radiation treatment which is 2 hrs away. Treatment would be 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks. Pop told us he wouldn't be able to do that. He's 88 and healthy but travel is difficult for him. Renting an apartment or something short term in Memphis is out, too. He's a home body. Anything away from his home for any length of time is out of his comfort zone.

Not sure if he can get the treatment at the facility 30 miles away. That may prove to be difficult for travel. Surgery might be an option but not sure about that yet. We'll talk to the doc this coming Fri after he meets with his team on recommendations.

The doc in Memphis said cancer caused by HPV is becoming common. They had 400 cases last year. The virus can lay dormant for years before it causes problems.

Put in a pot with covid, add the the medical adventures of a couple of friends, stir well. Life stinks.

Any positive vibes you can send our way are appreciated.

All best wishes for him. And for Mrs. GT and you. It sounds like the sticking point will be getting the treatment into him. I hope something can be worked out for that.

 

[spiritbass]

After mowing the lawn in advance of yet more rain, I decided to relax in a shady spot and dunk a worm or two. Ended up conjuring a nice constellation of sunfish. Battling bluegill on an ultralight is my kind of fun.

I love how the one on the lower left appears to be emitting beams from its eye.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Home from an unplanned road trip to see Mrs GT's dad. He has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He had a lump on the side of his neck that was found about 6 mo ago, otherwise no symptoms.

He saw an ENT about 30 miles from where he lives. They did a CT scan then referred him to a doc in Memphis. We took him to Memphis this past Fri. Good news is the cancer was caused by HPV (human papapillomavirus) and not something else. It's also stage 1 and very treatable. It is in at least one lymph node in his neck. He will have a PET scan in the next week or so to see if the cancer has spread anywhere else.

The doc is saying he may have to be in Memphis for radiation treatment which is 2 hrs away. Treatment would be 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks. Pop told us he wouldn't be able to do that. He's 88 and healthy but travel is difficult for him. Renting an apartment or something short term in Memphis is out, too. He's a home body. Anything away from his home for any length of time is out of his comfort zone.

Not sure if he can get the treatment at the facility 30 miles away. That may prove to be difficult for travel. Surgery might be an option but not sure about that yet. We'll talk to the doc this coming Fri after he meets with his team on recommendations.

The doc in Memphis said cancer caused by HPV is becoming common. They had 400 cases last year. The virus can lay dormant for years before it causes problems.

Put in a pot with covid, add the the medical adventures of a couple of friends, stir well. Life stinks.

Any positive vibes you can send our way are appreciated.

Sending prayers your way.

 

[beans-on-toast]

After mowing the lawn in advance of yet more rain, I decided to relax in a shady spot and dunk a worm or two. Ended up conjuring a nice constellation of sunfish. Battling bluegill on an ultralight is my kind of fun.

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I love how the one on the lower left appears to be emitting beams from its eye.

How many of those do you typically eat in a sitting? Do the worms have to be live?

 

[Charlie Tango]

After mowing the lawn in advance of yet more rain, I decided to relax in a shady spot and dunk a worm or two. Ended up conjuring a nice constellation of sunfish. Battling bluegill on an ultralight is my kind of fun.

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I love how the one on the lower left appears to be emitting beams from its eye.

My dad and I used to go flyfishing for bluegill at a local reservoir, using foam body/rubber band legs spider lures. The fish would tear those things up. On ultralight gear, a little Panther Martin did the trick on them, crappie and smallmouth bass. I bet it's been 30 years since the last time I went fishing, though.

 

[spiritbass]

How many of those do you typically eat in a sitting? Do the worms have to be live?

Live worms are best, especially when the water is as muddy and stained as it is here (it's been raining a lot). They are spawning and hungry right now. If they don't go for the J-shaped worm initially, twitching the bait occasionally will eventually provoke an 'attack'...

 

[spiritbass]

My dad and I used to go flyfishing for bluegill at a local reservoir, using foam body/rubber band legs spider lures. The fish would tear those things up. On ultralight gear, a little Panther Martin did the trick on them, crappie and smallmouth bass. I bet it's been 30 years since the last time I went fishing, though.

Okay, it's a toss-up between an ultralight and a fly rod. My mom gave me a fly rod when I graduated from the eighth grade. Many bluegill have lost their battle to a popper or fly at the end of my leader over the years. Catching the occasional bass is also a blast!

 

[Charlie Tango]

One time Dad and I hit, I dunno, a spawning bed/area and almost every cast one of those fierce little bluegill would hit the lure. After a while, though, we packed up and headed back to the dock. It takes all the fun out of it when they're practically jumping into the boat.

 

[spiritbass]

One time Dad and I hit, I dunno, a spawning bed/area and almost every cast one of those fierce little bluegill would hit the lure. After a while, though, we packed up and headed back to the dock. It takes all the fun out of it when they're practically jumping into the boat.

I had fun catching them, but stopped when I'd caught all that I felt like filleting. It's more catching than fishing when they're high on hormones. Not much of a challenge to one's angling skills...

 

[SoulReflection]

Okay, it's a toss-up between an ultralight and a fly rod. My mom gave me a fly rod when I graduated from the eighth grade. Many bluegill have lost their battle to a popper or fly at the end of my leader over the years. Catching the occasional bass is also a blast!

Fly fishing is the best...Especially for trout.

 

[beans-on-toast]

I used to drop by a fly fishing shop. Everything in there was pretty expensive. A lot of custom options for rods, reels, and line. Tying the flies involves a lot of gear and fancy parts. There seems to be a whole culture that goes with it.

 

[GwenOnBass]

I know about Fisherman's Friend. Don't eat it, though.

 

[SoulReflection]

I used to drop by a fly fishing shop. Everything in there was pretty expensive. A lot of custom options for rods, reels, and line. Tying the flies involves a lot of gear and fancy parts. There seems to be a whole culture that goes with it.

Actually, I have spent much more on tackle for spinning and trolling for game fish. There are adequate fly fishing starter kits (rod, reel and line) for around $250 and up. Fly tying kits can be had for around $100+. There is a learning curve to fly casting but, when you catch your first fish on a fly rod, you are "hooked"!

 

[Charlie Tango]

I enjoyed fishing generally, but once my dad taught me to fly fish I couldn't get enough. I eventually came to enjoy it less after Mom and Dad moved to Florida when Dad retired BECAUSE THAT'S THE LAW. (Seinfeld)

Fly tying, to me, is more a hobby than anything else. There can be a good bit of cork-sniffery associated with fly fishing. But there are scads of perfectly serviceable fly rods, reels and flies you can buy cheaply. The fish don't know how much you spent on your gear.

 

[ahc]

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I love how the one on the lower left appears to be emitting beams from its eye.

 

[12BitSlab]

Home from an unplanned road trip to see Mrs GT's dad. He has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He had a lump on the side of his neck that was found about 6 mo ago, otherwise no symptoms.

He saw an ENT about 30 miles from where he lives. They did a CT scan then referred him to a doc in Memphis. We took him to Memphis this past Fri. Good news is the cancer was caused by HPV (human papapillomavirus) and not something else. It's also stage 1 and very treatable. It is in at least one lymph node in his neck. He will have a PET scan in the next week or so to see if the cancer has spread anywhere else.

The doc is saying he may have to be in Memphis for radiation treatment which is 2 hrs away. Treatment would be 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks. Pop told us he wouldn't be able to do that. He's 88 and healthy but travel is difficult for him. Renting an apartment or something short term in Memphis is out, too. He's a home body. Anything away from his home for any length of time is out of his comfort zone.

Not sure if he can get the treatment at the facility 30 miles away. That may prove to be difficult for travel. Surgery might be an option but not sure about that yet. We'll talk to the doc this coming Fri after he meets with his team on recommendations.

The doc in Memphis said cancer caused by HPV is becoming common. They had 400 cases last year. The virus can lay dormant for years before it causes problems.

Put in a pot with covid, add the the medical adventures of a couple of friends, stir well. Life stinks.

Any positive vibes you can send our way are appreciated.

Consider it done.

 

[roccobass]

Once bread goes toast, it can never go back.

Amen!

Still, on the subject of singed buns..

Unfortunately for this football man, he knows this truth all too well!
Wiki his name and you'll know too!

 

[Jeff Scott]

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I love how the one on the lower left appears to be emitting beams from its eye.

Here is one of our own with his laser shark.