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[invalidusername]

Art school

[gail]

School's out (for the summer)

Alice Cooper, I think!

Scrat, you're not enough old to know this, so, be still. Lovage

[invalidusername]

Out and about

 

Yes - it was indeed Alice Cooper - a classic 80's hit. 

 

Not old enough?! Are you joking! I was listening to this stuff along with all the greats from that era - Depeche Mode, Sisters of Mercy, Adam Ant... Sure i was young, but this is what I was listening to

[invalidusername]

OK - it was 1972 when it was first released, so before me... BUT I had most of his LP's, hence my knowledge of it.

 

I'll be still now

[fishinghat]

about face

Adam Ant? Alice Cooper? Never mind.

[invalidusername]

face the music

 

You don't know what you are missing 'Hat

[gail]

Music fan

The early seventies were my years, just in time to experiment about everything. When I got married, music took a hike except for the soft sort.

I saw Alice Cooper at the forum in Montreal. I went to many hockey games with my brother, but I yelled too much when all were quiet and seated. My brother was ashame. Ah the good old days?
Anyway, the music was fantastic.

Scrat, a clue, Selling England by the pound, what group?

[KathyInFL]

Fan of Meat Loaf!

 

He's my favorite, lol!

[gail]

Meat pie

Heard of meat loaf, will listen to a piece.

[fishinghat]

Pie floater

The pie floater is an Australian dish particularly common in Adelaide.

[invalidusername]

floater coffee

 

Is that the one with ice cream in it??

 

I have to be honest Sid - I do not know that one - I would have to use Google, but you can't beat a good slice of Meatloaf

[fishinghat]

coffee cup

A pie floater commonly consists of a traditional Australian-style meat pie, usually sitting, but sometimes submerged (sometimes upside down) in a bowl of thick pea soup made from blue boiler peas.[2][3] It is often self-garnished with tomato sauce,[4] and the consumer may also add a combination of mint sauce, salt, pepper, or malt vinegar according to personal preference.

[invalidusername]

cup of tea

 

More British-ness!

 

That pie floater sounds lovely, but I would need a vegetarian alternative, which going by those that I know of, is unlikely, they like their meat over there

[fishinghat]

Tea Forté

Tea Forté Inc. is an American tea company based in Concord, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 2003 by Peter Hewitt, an American product designer and graduate from the Rhode Island School of Design.

[invalidusername]

forte synonym

 

How often can I use this trump card

 

Happy weekend y'all. Glad it is here - really in need of a rest. One appointment done with one let to do and that's me done 'til Monday.

[gail]

Synonym meaning

We're all here Scrat! Lovage!

[invalidusername]

meaning of life

 

not being existential - I am talking about the Monty Python film

[gail]

Life's tribulations

Can't see the sky from Earth this morning, one of the worst! Nobody in the streets, you can't distinguish what finishes where.

Quite a Beautiful sight! Since midnight or so, I have one feet of snow that I will need to gently push down with a, looking for the word here, not a shovel, find it for me please.
Thank you!

[fishinghat]

tribulations abound

 

I think the word you are looking for Gail is "blowtorch".

[invalidusername]

 

I think the word you are looking for Gail is "blowtorch".

 

[KathyInFL]

I have one feet of snow that I will need to gently push down with a, looking for the word here, not a shovel, find it for me please.
Thank you!

 

A broom?

[invalidusername]

about in hope

[KathyInFL]

about in hope

 

you used the wrong word! you are grounded!! 

[invalidusername]

I meant abound... it was late!!!

 

How long am I grounded for... MOM!??!

[gail]

Hope, dream

A blowtorch, you had me laughing there. A broom is better.

And where are we? Scrat, you mixed it up. I guess it's hope. Forgiven Scrat!

[invalidusername]

dream analysis

 

Thank you for my forgiveness. At the time I was very tired and had some Kratom to get rid of a nightmare headache and calm me down ready for the start of the week...

[gail]

Analysis needed

And what is Kratom? What do you think causes those headaches? See you around, lovage.

[invalidusername]

Needed support

 

Kratom is a powdered leaf from trees originating in Thailand. I drink it periodically for calming effects - maybe once a week, possibly twice. More than once a day can signal addiction. But it gets rid of headaches which is useful when you are allergic to just about ever pain killer on the market.

 

No idea what is causing the headaches - could still be withdrawal as I have woken up to horrible head fog and dizziness. The shakes also came back about an hour ago. Getting very tired of all this. 

[fishinghat]

support group

Kratom information and discussion.

Kratom is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia.

As of 2018, little is known of kratom's worth or safety as a therapeutic agent, since research into its use has been of poor quality. In February 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that there is no evidence kratom is safe or effective for treating any condition. Some people take it for managing chronic pain, for treating opioid withdrawal symptoms, or – more recently – for recreational purposes. Onset of effects typically begins within 5 to 10 minutes and lasts 2 to 5 hours.

 

Common minor side effects may include nausea, vomiting, and constipation. More severe side effects may include respiratory depression (decreased breathing), seizure, addiction, and psychosis. Other side effects may include high heart rate and blood pressure, trouble sleeping, and, rarely, liver toxicity. When use is stopped, withdrawal symptoms may occur. Deaths have occurred with kratom both by itself and mixed with other substances. Between 2011 and 2017, 44 kratom-related deaths occurred, only one of which involved kratom alone. Nine kratom-related deaths occurred in Sweden in 2011 and 2012, all involving a mixture of kratom with a prescription opioid analgesic.

 

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a "Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide", which states "Kratom is not controlled under the Federal Controlled Substances Act; however, there may be some State regulations or prohibitions against the possession and use of kratom. Alabama, for example, outlawed the use and possession of kratom in May 2016, and all stores in Alabama were ordered to immediately remove all kratom products from their shelves. In addition, DEA has listed kratom as a Drug and Chemical of Concern." There is no FDA-approved medical use for kratom in the United States.

 

On June 9, 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an import alert for kratom, issuing guidance that shipments are to be seized without physical examination from several vendors listed due to concerns that there is no evidence that Kratom does not pose an unnecessary risk of illness or injury, further stating that "[C]onsumption of kratom can lead to a number of health impacts, including respiratory depression, nervousness, agitation, aggression, sleeplessness, hallucinations, delusions, tremors, loss of libido, constipation, skin hyperpigmentation, nausea, vomiting, and severe withdrawal signs and symptoms."(Wiki)

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/20798544
Seizures and coma;

http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/20411370
The more I read the more it sounds like a drug similar to the alkoids in opium.

Great caution should be exercised before use of this product. It reacts with the same receptors as opium. Immediate deaths have occurred with taking it. Most commercial (internet) products contain codeine, pseudoephedrine, caffeine and other stimulants with the Kratom. Some foreign countries are using this like you would an opiod pain killer. It is addictive and you can build up tolerance to it.

http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/24325774
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/23846544
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/23212430
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/23206666
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/23082895
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/22018854

[invalidusername]

I should state that what Hat has put here is good as it should be approached with caution. I did a LOT of reading up when I was looking at trying it and started on a very very small dose and gradually reached something that worked. 

 

It IS very safe to use IF you use it responsibly. And for me using it 1-2 times a week as needed I consider responsible. I originally started looking at it as an alternative to benzos. The wife now uses it instead of Valium and it makes me a lot happier.

 

If anyone is reading this and unsure - please get in touch or read trusted online articles.