Comments on: CURIOUS INDEX, 5/9/08

By: The Big Dog

The Big Dog — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:08:54 +0000

I was a huge FSU fan growing up. A huge fan of Bowden. Even used him as the subject of a paper on leadership that I wrote in grad school.

Now, I’m not sure which version of Bowden I’m going to remember.

Truth be told, PT would still be there if the OC wasn’t one of Bobby’s boys. PT took a swing at Jeffy, and of course you don’t do that because Jeffy walks on water. Of course, it’s a moot point because the OC wouldn’t have been there if he wasn’t one of Bobby’s boys. Bowden wouldn’t have put up with a high school offense (yes, I said it) for six years if it wasn’t his kid running the show. And it goes without saying that JB would still be there if Bowden had his way. I have no doubt he was grooming his idiot kid to be the next head coach.

Nobody wanted FSU to win more than PT. As for a PR guy, they got their man in William Floyd. It will be interesting to hear how Floyd spins 30-point losses into something good. From Floyd’s lips to God’s ears, FSU will be 13-0 this year.

I’ve lost a lost of respect for FSU football. I’ve lost even more respect for Bobby Bowden. And that makes me sad.

By: hunglikehussain

hunglikehussain — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:36:45 +0000

Speaking of laughter…..NSFW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ClRW7nDxs&feature=related

By: hunglikehussain

hunglikehussain — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:21:25 +0000

Forgot to add…..laughter. Without a doubt, the best medicine available. Of course anyone (except Tafkatosub) realizes this.

By: hunglikehussain

hunglikehussain — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:05:39 +0000

Mr. Pelican Pants, sb and Brandon, those precautionary procedures (stress test, colonoscopy, visits to the dermatologist for funny moles, etc.) can be stressful. The old “I just don’t want to know” syndrome. I’ll put it off, I don’t have time, It’s probably nothing…..typical male thought processes. I didn’t want to preach, but….

My cholesterol has always been fine (triglycerides high, but OK.), 15 lbs. overweight (but hey I’m an endomorph body type) just like you described Mr.PP (ex-guard.) In fact 2 years before my “infarction”, I had led my Boy Scout Troup on my second Philmont trek of 90+ miles at up to 12,000ft. elevation. Kicked my ass that time, but I made it.

In conclusion, (ENG101 habit) go to the Doctor if you have a concern, take advantage of any screening services(free or insurance provided) and……We all have to make a living, It’s the American way, just realize that a hug, scratching behind the right ear of your old dog, growing tomatoes, sleeping well, teaching a kid to throw a curve……..free and at the same time priceless.

By: Out of Conference

Out of Conference — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:02:12 +0000

I strongly second Orson and Brandon Lang’s recomendation to read Kevin’s post… pronto. Thanks for the story, HLH. After readong Kevin’s story I walked over to the break/coffee area at work and grabbed a pack of aspirin for my wallet.

By: Brandon Lang

Brandon Lang — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:23:44 +0000

If you skipped Kevin’s post about his heart attack, stop right now, click on the link, and read it. RIGHT NOW. I know there are plenty of twentysomethings that read this, but there are more than a few of us fortysomethings. I’m going for a walk right now. It’s the least I can do.

By: sb

sb — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:12:59 +0000

Hung @ #15…and thankfully, “I’m (you’re) not dead yet!”…also with compliments to Monty Python. Actually the issues that have affected friends close to me have been colo-rectal cancer…some fatal and others near misses. Makes each day a little more appealing…

By: SH

SH — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:38:38 +0000

Don’t you mean Jeff Bowden and not Terry?

By: Big Jon

Big Jon — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:01:48 +0000

Cooper was 1-0 vs. Michigan during his tenure at Arizona State. w00t!

By: hunglikehussain

hunglikehussain — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:27:11 +0000

@12 sb

With apologies to Monty Python…”I’m feeling much better.”

By: Mr. Pelican Pants

Mr. Pelican Pants — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:09:51 +0000

Yeh reading hussain’s and Kevin’s NDE(near death experience) makes me want to really get back on the treadmill that has sat in the corner the past 3 yrs as the stress of having 2 young kids, an exhausted wife, 6 days a week working 12-14 long hours a day at a high stress job, makes ya take a step back a bit….the ‘metal probe up yo’ groin’ will get any guys attention…I was a fullback in high school/ JUCO and have always been short and stocky powerlifter type who thought cardio is fer sissies, but that ’stent’ part, the metal probe in your artery and helicopter ride I want no part of…..Women will outlive us all!!

By: CincySooner

CincySooner — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:03:56 +0000

why do i suddenly feel the urge to eat a salad with fat-free dressing?

By: sb

sb — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:34:07 +0000

hung @ #10…holy cow.

By: sb

sb — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:32:38 +0000

Yeah, Blobby at reFSU has ensured that everyone surrounding his little Camel-lot only speaks in glowing terms when in the shadow of his stained-glass window. May his countenance continue to grace the halls of Joke-Shambles Erector Set and may his leadership and guidance of the football team and university remain intact.

By: hunglikehussain

hunglikehussain — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:52:51 +0000

About three years ago, I took off a few days from work due to general malaise. Thinking i was coming down with the flu, I spent two days being a couch potato. On the evening of the second day, I had a pain between my shoulder blades. Decided to take a hot shower to relieve the ache.

Then it happened. Dizziness, nausea and an urge to shit. Pain in my back was excruciating. Looked in the mirror and saw a pale reflection. Hands, fingers and fingernails…white. Chewed up 4 baby asprins, which probably saved my life.

Later, in the ER, the nurse is pumping me with all the morphine I wanted. Completely coherent, I am telling my wife whom I would like to give some of my possessions.

In the cath lab, they insert a probe in your groin area and you can watch on a monitor while the Doctor manipulates it toward the clot. Once the stent was inserted, I felt like was 20 yrs. old again. Amazing.

I am not going to preach about lifestyles and diets. Everyone knows what they should do. If anything, schedule a stress test.