Mr. Pearce, it is to my chagrin, disappointment and lucklessness that I missed you during your recent stateside visit. That would be the cloud. The silver-lining, however, is that your medical procedures appear to have resulted in a "Positive Health Outcome."
Now, this is where I must chide the aforementioned terminology a bit. Stick with me, because you know I am leading you down a path and you are-a-goin' whether or not you want to.
Most people that look like me, particularly males, have what are known as "Negative Health Outcomes."
Dr. NHO.
Ergo, when you so eloquently reference your doctor's words: "The tibial component is ours, but the femoral component is not" and I reflect upon the statement as a Black Man in the United States from an analogous sociopolitical, institutional, cultural, linguistic and economic standpoint it, Sir, is most profound. Given your intelligence, we would consume many libations and speak for many moons about the irony.
I am most happy that you are well and we shall break bread, again, soon.
It happened with comments from you and one other friend, so I know it’s not pilot error. I will bring it up with Substack once my brain is back to full capacity. Thank you.
I agree with all of this. A minor caution is that every time a tire is checked there is a possibility of the Shreader valve not seating well, especially if they are old or cruddy from running without caps. We learned this on truck and bus caravans where we checked every tire, every day. I spray soapy water, or use a little spittle on my finger, to check the valve after using a pressure guage. Sometimes I find loose valve cores and sometimes I find bad ones. I only buy the valve caps which have an integral valve core tool.
Great to hear that the surgery went well, and you are on to recovery. Let's hope YOUR new knee fits together as well as MY new knees do (8 years+, and doing great).
Mr. Pearce, it is to my chagrin, disappointment and lucklessness that I missed you during your recent stateside visit. That would be the cloud. The silver-lining, however, is that your medical procedures appear to have resulted in a "Positive Health Outcome."
Now, this is where I must chide the aforementioned terminology a bit. Stick with me, because you know I am leading you down a path and you are-a-goin' whether or not you want to.
Most people that look like me, particularly males, have what are known as "Negative Health Outcomes."
Dr. NHO.
Ergo, when you so eloquently reference your doctor's words: "The tibial component is ours, but the femoral component is not" and I reflect upon the statement as a Black Man in the United States from an analogous sociopolitical, institutional, cultural, linguistic and economic standpoint it, Sir, is most profound. Given your intelligence, we would consume many libations and speak for many moons about the irony.
I am most happy that you are well and we shall break bread, again, soon.
Not sure how the comment ended up on my “tire pressure“ post, but I found it. I am still in LA, so you are not free of me yet.
Well, matey, it is not resultant of pilot error as I tripled redundancy.
Consider it one of the many conversations you might have with Substack.
It happened with comments from you and one other friend, so I know it’s not pilot error. I will bring it up with Substack once my brain is back to full capacity. Thank you.
Fortunately, my father inlaw is a motorbike mechanic and keeps the families bikes in top shape. Great advice for those without my luck!
If you're in VN (sorry, I don't know), I'd still gift him a good tire pressure gauge.
Great idea. And I’m back and forth.
I agree with all of this. A minor caution is that every time a tire is checked there is a possibility of the Shreader valve not seating well, especially if they are old or cruddy from running without caps. We learned this on truck and bus caravans where we checked every tire, every day. I spray soapy water, or use a little spittle on my finger, to check the valve after using a pressure guage. Sometimes I find loose valve cores and sometimes I find bad ones. I only buy the valve caps which have an integral valve core tool.
Great points, Rick, thank you. With your permission, I would like to edit this piece and quote part of your comment within so everyone sees it.
Great to hear that the surgery went well, and you are on to recovery. Let's hope YOUR new knee fits together as well as MY new knees do (8 years+, and doing great).