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[leekohler]

Lee,
I'm sorry to have to admit it, but I'm still trapped in that bloody time warp. I must seem to you folk to have led an extremely macabre existence. And yes, it's not only the prescibed drugs that weigh me down. I mean, *****, I've been in love with a corpse for 34 years. So, I'd say again - "let's do the time warp again" Tra la la la. But with the help of friends on this list, (I'm working on a multi fronted arena,) I'll find my way. So many red herrings, and I don't even eat fish. He he he. The prescibed medication is a fixture now. They doubt if I'll ever be able to stop them. The self medicated option has been there for so long too. But, we'll see.
Kevin
aka Grey Beard

Let me just make something clear- when I did drugs it was a very conscious decision. I wanted to experience what they were like. I did my homework on everything I did, and made the decision to do them if I thought I might gain something through the experience. In most cases, I did. Remember, I sang in punk bands and was very artistic (still am), so those experiences were worth it to me. I guess I stopped when I had nothing else to gain or learn from the experiences. It wasn't a conscious decision to stop. I just did. There didn't seem to be reason to keep doing them.

 

[gekko513]

While we're posting "weird" pictures ... this one was taken yesterday.

It's winter already (and bright light) in Norway.

 

[gekko513]

Your a nice looking young man.

You're full of surprises wdlove.

 

[Grey Beard]

Still stuck on the 80's

No...All of it was horrible. 80's = Worst Clothes/Dress/Hair/Style period, EVER! The 80s make me shiver.

Awww didums, you were like, born in '88, didn't you find your daipers and romper suits to be haute couture.

<makes mental note: don't be a bitch> I must be suffering food withdrawls. It's gone 4pm here and I haven't had breakfast. Wouldn't my diabetic clinic be pleased with me. So, If y'all will excuse me, I'd better fix it, 'cause I'm going dizzy. OK dizzier than I normally am.

Kevin
aka Grey Beard

 

[leekohler]

While we're posting "weird" pictures ... this one was taken yesterday.

It's winter already (and bright light) in Norway.

Maybe I should move to Norway. BTW- My pic must have really scared scem0!

 

[scem0]

Oh sweetie- I was SO much worse than Urkel. I have to find something to post soon. You'll be scared.

BTW- isn't there a way to use your F keys without using the Function key? My iBook's F9 and F10 control Expose without it, so I can't imagine you can't get that on your PB.

Ok- here it is. leekohler circa 1983. You were warned.

Lee, you don't scare me one bit , not now, not in '83.

But I respectfully ask that you don't try to go back to such styles . And while we are posting awkward photos I might as well add this one (extra small because it is not pleasant to look at any larger):

My sister and I are quite silly. As you can see from my avatar pic:

we like to have our fun .

_Emerson

 

[Frozone]

Lee, you don't scare me one bit , not now, not in '83.

But I respectfully ask that you don't try to go back to such styles . And while we are posting awkward photos I might as well add this one (extra small because it is not pleasant to look at any larger):

_Emerson

You look like a roarin' monkey there. Cute!

 

[leekohler]

Lee, you don't scare me one bit , not now, not in '83.

But I respectfully ask that you don't try to go back to such styles . And while we are posting awkward photos I might as well add this one (extra small because it is not pleasant to look at any larger):

_Emerson

Ha-ha! But can you imagine? I was in such a bad place in my life at that point, hence why I was hesitant to post the pic. It reminds me of awful times, I was so unhappy. But hey- they're over!

I like that pic. Can you make it bigger? Yu can really open your mouth too. That can be very beneficial. OK- I'm banned.

 

[scem0]

Oh god no...

As for your life, I totally understand. My grad photo = bad times:

You can't really tell from the photo, but this was probably at the height of me being overweight. Right when I hit 200 lbs I decided I needed to get my weight under control and lost 30 lbs via dieting.

So at this time I was overweight, lonely as all hell, and bored with life in general.

_Emerson

 

[leekohler]

Oh god no...

As for your life, I totally understand. My grad photo = bad times:

You can't really tell from the photo, but this was probably at the height of me being overweight. Right when I hit 200 lbs I decided I needed to get my weight under control and lost 30 lbs via dieting.

So at this time I was overweight, lonely as all hell, and bored with life in general.

_Emerson

You may not remember, but that photo was the first time I saw you, and I thought you were adorable and told you so. I said to myself- that may be the absolutely cutest guy I've ever seen.

 

[scem0]

Yu can really open your mouth too. That can be very beneficial. OK- I'm banned.

.

I can't think of a way to respond to this, but don't get yourself banned .

_Emerson

 

[scem0]

You may not remember, but that photo was the first time I saw you, and I thought you were adorable and told you so.

I remember the first photo I saw of you, I think I said "Shaved heads for the win" .

MacRumors pic thread for the win .

_Emerson

 

[Frozone]

Climbs under his quilts and blankets and onto his Feather Bed...G'Nite ya'll!

 

[leekohler]

I remember the first photo I saw of you, I think I said "Shaved heads for the win" .

MacRumors pic thread for the win .

_Emerson

I do remember that! Thanks again.

 

[question fear]

Secondly, Anyone know much about Temple University. It's one of the cheaper colleges that actually caught my eye up north in a big city. Philadephia seems like a nice town with lots of things to do and it's really close to New York, Washington DC, etc... So, Temple seems to be a good college to keep an eye on atm. But, I've read a few bad things about it on those sites where students rate their colleges. These can be mis-leading since you're way more likely to go write about something if it pisses you off than you are if you like it or it makes you happy. Any information, etc, is VERY appreciated here.

Let's see..I grew up in Jersey so I can give you some general input. Philly-not a bad place per se, but getting over some bad times. Research neighborhoods well prior to moving, make sure it's a safe area.
The benefits-you'll be about 2.5 hrs from DC, and about 1-1.5hrs from NYC. Not bad overall.
Also, I know you mentioned your parents and their concerns about you being far away, point out to them that philly has its own airport, and you'll be within an hour on public transport to newark airport, as well as in a major urban train hub. This means you'll never be far from a way to get home...but that you'll also have a good 12hr lead time should they decide to drop in. best of both worlds.

-Carly

 

[scem0]

You look like a roarin' monkey there. Cute!

I'll take the roarin' monkey thing as a compliment . Thanks .

Climbs under his quilts and blankets and onto his Feather Bed...G'Nite ya'll!

G'Night, Sleep Tight, don't let the bed bugs bite.

I do remember that! Thanks again.

Anytime, babe .

_Emerson

 

[leekohler]

Anytime, babe .

_Emerson

OK, I'm gonna go watch the White Sox win the world series now! Sleep tight sweetie! I'll be in NYC at some point, I promise.

 

[Grey Beard]

But Carlos was a great tutor

I had nothing else to gain or learn from the experiences. It wasn't a conscious decision to stop. I just did. There didn't seem to be reason to keep doing them.

Yeah Lee, but you'd have to accept that Carlos Castaneda, and his Don Juan teachings went hand in glove with the time frame. And I did learn a lot (I think) both from his writings and the accepted doses that went with them. It was during this time that I first 'met' my spiritual shade. And now, as long as he stays behind my left shoulder, I'm safe.
Kevin
aka Grey Beard

 

[leekohler]

Yeah Lee, but you'd have to accept that Carlos Castaneda, and his Don Juan teachings went hand in glove with the time frame. And I did learn a lot (I think) both from his writings and the accepted doses that went with them. It was during this time that I first 'met' my spiritual shade. And now, as long as he stays behind my left shoulder, I'm safe.
Kevin
aka Grey Beard

Gotcha Kevin.

 

[leekohler]

White Sox win! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[leekohler]

Yeah Lee, but you'd have to accept that Carlos Castaneda, and his Don Juan teachings went hand in glove with the time frame. And I did learn a lot (I think) both from his writings and the accepted doses that went with them. It was during this time that I first 'met' my spiritual shade. And now, as long as he stays behind my left shoulder, I'm safe.
Kevin
aka Grey Beard

Kevin- I have to tell you too, I'm very anti-prescription drugs. My family has a history of high cholestorol and I've already informed my doctor that if that happens to me, we won't be doing drugs to help it. My Dad got Crohn's Disease as a direct result of blood pressure medicine. My doctor agreed- we'll be doing some sort of alternative treatment if/when that happens. I also have severe osteo-arthritis in my knees. I'm in pain daily. So far, I've refused medicine for that too. We've managed it through physical therapy and excercise. It's worked well so far, the pain is minimal. My point- be very wary of your doctors and prescription drugs.

 

[scem0]

I couldn't agree more. My parents have always been very anti-prescription drugs. My dad is very pro-physical therapy, my mom is very pro-diet, and I am pro-alternative medicine (which probably includes but is not exclusive to physical therapy and diet change, things like Eastern medicinal practices/acupuncture). I actually considered acupuncture as a career for a very short time .

I've been blessed with very good health, I'm planning on maintaining a decent diet and exercise plan to keep it.

_Emerson

 

[Guitarius]

You're from Austin, correct, Em? I lived there for a few years. You look so damn familiar. What highschool did you go to?

 

[scem0]

I didn't know you lived in Austin!

I went to Anderson High School. I went to St. Andrews Episcopal Elementary.

I never liked my Elementary school, mainly because it was really snobbish, but check out what they did:

The story began in Wyoming, where two cowboys met on the margins of society, amidst a vanishing American frontier.

But at St. Andrew's Episcopal School, the tale of "Brokeback Mountain," a short story by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Proulx, didn't end there. It spilled off the pages into the school's boardrooms and onto religious message boards, dividing parents in the tightknit community and ultimately leading to the school returning a $3 million gift to one of its biggest donors.

link

They gave a 3 million dollar donation back because the donor didn't support a gay themed book, I'm so proud of Lucy Nazro, the principal, even though I didn't particularly enjoy my time there.

_Emerson

 

[Grey Beard]

The Dr's write the problems of tomorrow

Kevin- I have to tell you too, I'm very anti-prescription drugs. My family has a history of high cholestorol and I've already informed my doctor that if that happens to me, we won't be doing drugs to help it. My Dad got Crohn's Disease as a direct result of blood pressure medicine. My doctor agreed- we'll be doing some sort of alternative treatment if/when that happens. I also have severe osteo-arthritis in my knees. I'm in pain daily. So far, I've refused medicine for that too. We've managed it through physical therapy and excercise. It's worked well so far, the pain is minimal. My point- be very wary of your doctors and prescription drugs.

Lee,
In August when I was last hospitalised, they cut my blood pressure, my cholesterol and edema medications. They'd screwed my kidneys over well and truly. I deal with chronic diverticulitis too and when I'm back at hospital in November they'll be checking fistulae between my bladder. All great fun, perhaps that's why I'm so much a clown. The arthritis, I can relate to, but just one knee and my hands and like you I've told them to stop the brufin and voltaren. They were knocking me around too much. My little self medication of an evening helps me get a reasonable sleep. Unfortunately, I've been on brain chemical balancing for so long now, they say I'll never be able to stop.
Kevin
aka Grey Beard