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The modern, “aggressive” infusion treatments are pretty impressive for a lot of people. That’s what i’m Hoping to start in the next few weeks. I hate IVs and pass out frequently with blood work, etc. I have 5 IVs in 8 days last week. I chose this treatment plan, in part, because infusions are twice a year. its not cheap, but my girlfriend has already insisted that we not even consider the cost, when quality of life is at stake. Turns out that i chose a pretty good insurance plan. Total out of pocket for me after 10(?) appointments, including an ER visit, CT scan, and MRI is stil well under $300. Obviously the drugs could balloon that to my out of pocket max REAL quick, but even that’s totally acceptable to stay active. I have 5 kids who think i’m Invincible. Planning to maintain that illusion for as long as possible. 💪🏻

I’m really optimistic right now. Physical activity is suddenly much harder, but if this is the most i ever recover, i’ll Survive. Confident that i’m Too stubborn to be very limited. Glad to have been diagnosed so quickly. In hindsight, i have likely been having symptoms for almost 2 years, but with only one pretty minor relaps in September 2018, when they thought i had Bell’s palsy.

About the same time America started freaking out about corona virus, i started getting real sick in my own creative way. I felt “unsteady” 2/29 and assumed i was getting a flu bug. By Monday, 3/2 i felt weird driving into work, logged on, and couldn’t see straight enough to read my monitor. Drove home and slept for 5 hours. Woke up, rolled to my right, and the room spun for 20 seconds. That happened off and on for the next 24 hours. physician assistant i saw 3/3 said positional vertigo and sent me to vestibular PT. After 2 sessions in 3 days, the left half of my face stayed to become paralyzed, and i was losing strength in my right leg and arm. My vision was also clearly “double,” rather than just blurred. Got into an ENT, still being treated for vestibular symptoms. ENT sent me fir an MRI, and i have 10-20 lesions on my brain. “A slam-dunk case of MS,” per the neurologist. Official diagnosis was 3/13, when i started steroid infusions. 10 days since the last infusion, i’m On an oral steroid taper, waiting on approval from insurance for MS drugs to be covered (the infusion is covered, the $30k drug may not be) so i feel 90% better in daily activities, but my workouts suck ass, and take a ton out of me. My balance is still pretty bad. I think i’ll be fine to ride (and pedal) again eventually, but i’m Anxious to get on a treatment plan. The draw to the one i’ve Chosen is that it’s only 2 infusions a year. The whole thing has been a big shock, but i’m Taking it in stride. Girlfriend and her family are tremendously supportive, and i’m Not one to let this get me down. Really sharing in hopes someone else recognizes their own symptoms sooner, and doesn’t waste days going to an ENT.

You can call the cops and say you want to press charges, but your attorney’s opinion on a criminal case is totally irrelevant. It’s the state of Ohio v. Defendant. You can’t indict the guy. I’m not saying not to call the cops, but don’t be upset if your civil attorney isn’t thinking like a prosecutor.

I’m with tony on this - cheap ammo should be cheap... i have a thousand or so CCI rounds that i keep around, and my SAO revolver FINALLY came into stock locally. That won’t need CCI rounds to cycle, obviously, but the 100 round boxes store better in my trunk. i carry a Glock 19, so the only answer is to have both the SR22 and the G44 ex-wife didn’t like when i bought guns. Girlfriend was pumped the Wrangler came in before Valentine’s Day, so we can shoot together more easily.

This is outside my area of practice, but it’s a basic contract dispute. Your best case scenario is recovering what you've paid. A court cannot order a contractor to complete the job (not faster, not ever). The question is how much you will spend to get what percentage of your money back. The contractor has done SOME work, from the sound of it. You’ll have to pay for what has been done, and argue over how that’s valued. But it’s your house... lock him out, and hire a different contractor (who will likely become a witness in your case, to testify as to what is actually complete when he starts, etc.) Okay nice with the current contractor if you’re able. Where are you located? There are a ton of fact-specific questions that someone who specializes in contract disputes would want to ask you that you shouldn’t post here.

How has reliability been? Will it run bulk ammo? its a lot more than a SR22...

Small bikes are awesome to race, and miserable at trackdays. /$.02

Correct. It’s too nice. My kids are going to destroy it. Sammich maker loves Star Wars, so they Yoda meme is that much funnier to me. But yeah, she definitely is on my level. We took the car out to dinner Saturday, and she kept ordering me more drinks. Finally i told her she doesn’t have to get me drunk to take advantage of me. She responded with, “oh i know - i’m Just trying to make sure i get to drive the car home.”

It looks different than HBO portrayed

Well bike is off the shopping list for a bit. Bought a fast(ish) car instead. Sammich maker is also in the picture. I’ll avoid specifics about her, but she’s great, and she “gets me,” which was apparently a major issue with my ex-wife, so i’m Calling it progress, if not an outright win. 2015 IS350 F sport. The AWD model is not as sporty, but obviously does a bit better in the snow. Planning to give the car and the sammich maker both thorough workouts tomorrow 😛

How terrible would a superhawk be on the track? i would not be anticipating Advanced group pace or aspirations. Just want to have fun.

Unmarried harmony remains relatively intact. Kids remain amazingly comfortable with things. Feels weird being single and irresponsible(ish) so often, but i guess that’s what football season is for...

Wasn’t my call, but i am making the best of it and enjoying having my own space without compromises.

I went on Sunday. Wouldn’t have been helpful with advice, as i have not attended before. Will park further away and walk next year. F-35 was ...impressive.

Post divorce. In the new house. Student loan payment went down (finally) now that lender acknowledged i don’t have my ex-wife’s income. I got more breathing room than anticipated. House needs a roof, and i will buy a used ($8-10k) car thereafter, but then it may be time for a bike again. I know i won’t ride it much, so i don’t want to spend much. I also don’t want a fleet of bikes. May have a mini or a grom next to whatever i end up with. Torn on naked versus having some wind protection. Unlikely to race this bike, but would do a few trackdays on it each year. Otherwise just pleasure cruising and maybe some back-road jaunts. I think a good used SV650 is the most practical decision, but i’d be open to a Ducati monster, or even something vintage, if it’s cool and cheap. Open to a cruiser. Maybe. But a cruiser that i could ride in intermediate at a trackday, if such a thing exists. Whatcha got?

I try not to over-generalize or shit on any brand. I joke about Harley’s, but in all honesty, i take bigger issue with over-prices motorcycles than ‘bad’ motorcycles. I like Ducati’s, i’m just unlikely to pay a premium for one. i stopped in a parking lot to look at a Sport Classic 1200(?) of some configuration. I love that look. It probably makes 90hp, and is much heavier than a Honda F3 😂 but the two other guys talking about it were convinced it was the fastest bike in the world, because it said Ducati on the side. No clue.

I don’t think you can properly value bikes in a vacuum. You have to look at the price point and see what else is available for the same price. GSX-S series is a wonderfully practical package for the money. Just a matter of whether or not that bike checks all your boxes for $5k i think it’s probably either a perfect mix of comfort and performance, or perfectly not great at touring or trackdays. All in your perspective.

Lol. I won’t have a wife to complain about it, so as long as the neighbors are happy, i am good.

$8-10 is about right. I don’t buy lunch every day, but at least once a week.

How much space do you need to have a little fun, and how much do your neighbors notice the noise? i am about to close on a .7 acre lot with a decent sized wooded area in the back. I know it’s not a lot, but i think an xr80 or a cheap 110 pit bike would probably be fun, if it’s quiet enough. Do not want to annoy the neighbors. Stock exhaust for sure. Will double as MTB good off space.

I think you’re right. When Honda introduced the 600RR, the F4i became more street-oriented. Still a great bike.

saw results this morning. You’re officially fast, @jhawk Nice race. The course beat me. A little disappointed in my fitness. Gotta get back on the bike today, after i clean it up.

The through-axle on my fat bike is seized to the threaded grommet, and the grommet is rotating in the fork “dropout.” i haven’t drilled it to hold the grommet in place so i can remove the axle yet, but i did order a Chinese carbon fork yesterday. I will drill and hack the current fork AFTER the new one arrives. Still riding the bike as is until then. I just wanted to swap my tires!

Post some pics with the top up!