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My BP was noticed to be high in my mid 30s. I blew it off for a few years until about age 41 when my PCP basically said that trying to control it without meds is all fine and dandy, but in the meantime I should really start some meds. So I started lisinopril and almost immediately noticed that...

That's my thought too. The brother is not as wealthy as it appears. The spouse's comment about having to work until age 90 is quite telling. There may be some resentment that you are retired and they are not. Or maybe they didn't feel it was necessary to "show off" with a big financial gift...

My mother died of colon cancer at 57. I had my first colonoscopy at 31 due to symptoms and family history, they found polyps so I have been on the 5 year plan ever since. I never postpone them. They are really not a big deal. The prep is the worst part but that is not bad. Chill the prep...

I found my first grey hairs at age 30. Started getting highlights to blend them in to my light brown hair in my late 30's. Started doing all over color age 46. Last year I stopped dying my hair to see what color it is. At age 50 I have lots of white hair in the front. Not sure if I will dye...

One month shy of my 46th birthday. My BS bucket overflowed, one day I just couldn't take it anymore.

That is hilarious!

AD USAF 93-99, Fairchild AFB and Spangdahlem AB. USAFR until 2006.

Leaving tomorrow for 2 weeks in Scandinavia.

I voted no, although that's not entirely true. After many years in the USAF both active duty and reserves, I certainly have lots of stuff, headlamps, shortwave radio, first aid supplies, etc. in a location I can easily get to. I don't have a "bug out" bag. I also don't have a supply of water...

Another +1000! I'm definitely sticking with the cats.

Me too.

Yup, that sums it up for me. I've actually had 5 of them done, the most recent about 3 weeks ago. It took a little over an hour. It feels so much better after it is done. I've been fortunate that I had the root canals done before the crowns were placed so I didn't have to worry about...

I found the best sandals ever - I have high arches, plantar fasciitis and was an RN for 20+ years so always on my feet. The brand is Vital, they are Austrian made and I bought two pairs this spring while I was in Munich. They have a wedge heel and are actually cute. I get lots of complements...

Wow, I had no idea it was that short a flight. Are you going to Nuuk?

Thank you!!!

Wow, that seems like a really long distance for a day trip! I would love to hear what you think of both places. I recommend two books that feature Greenland - "No one Thinks of Greenland" and "Smilla's Sense of Snow".

I definitely miss having dental insurance through a job. I have found that individual dental policies are not worth the cost. I was surprised that my long time dentist would not offer any sort of a cash discount when we went to self pay so I found a new one. I now need a root canal. I called...

Definitely go to Port Townsend on the way from Seattle to Port Angeles.

Vegetarian here. I go with the late Linda McCartney - never eat anything with a face.

I posted a thread on here about my 1 week trip to London last spring but I don't know how to post a link to it. I got tons of good information and had a wonderful trip. For 7 days I would stay in London the whole time. There is so much to do within the city. It was a group of 6, me, DH...

Boy, isn't that the truth! My German comprehension is pretty good, but when I watched TV in Zurich I couldn't understand a word they are saying!

I went through PT last spring and summer for a rotator cuff tear/impingement. Prior to starting PT I could not move my arm more than a couple of inches and had severe pain. Once I started taking NSAIDs (Naprosyn) around the clock the pain let up enough so that I could start moving...

Yes, for the first few years out of college. I graduated into a bad job market in the early 90's and joined the USAF out of desperation to get a stable job. The pay was low for an O-1, and the housing allowance hadn't caught up to the fact that rents had increased dramatically in the area I...

I love Copenhagen! I went there for the first time last September and will be returning this September for 4 nights out of a 15 night trip. A good friend goes there every year and loves it, but when I asked her why she couldn't explain it. After going there I understand. It is just a...

Costco definitely adds to our quality of life. We can upgrade to organic products for the same prices as conventional products at other stores. We also like that they treat their employees well, pay living wages and provide good health insurance for them. There are employees at our local...