Where are we at?

[ScrapMetal]

Damn, rleete, those rabies shots hurt! Glad that you had a great time at Disney but it sounds like you should have stayed there.

I can identify with the 'puter problems as well. My main computer took a dump just before we left to go skiing. I ordered parts to make a new one while I was on our trip and am waiting for the UPS truck to drop off my parts so I can start building it. In the meantime I had to upgrade the kids' computer just so I have computer/internet access for the wife and myself. It's been a real p.i.t.a.!

Glad to hear you're back and relatively whole though. Don't go and touch the mill/lathe until that "dark cloud" passes.

-Ron

[rleete]

So I had heard. I worried all day, and went in for the shots at 4:00. Shot in the arm (first dose of the vaccine) was nearly painless. I thought, "that wasn't so bad". Then the doc brought out this needle the size of a toothpick, and 4 inches long. I kid you not; this thing was huge. That was the one to go into my hand.

12 ml, which is a lot. About 4/10 of a shot glass, or almost 3/4 cubic inches. In the back of the hand. The stuff was cold and thick, and it felt like liquid fire going in. I clenched my teeth, and said I was okay, and he did it again. And a third time. About this time I experienced a "Vasovagal attack" which is a fancy way of saying I nearly passed out from the pain.

Trust me when I say that these hurt like hell. I've had severe kidney stones, and while they are certainly no picnic, I never passed out from the pain.



Computer is almost back to normal, and as soon as the swelling goes down I'll finish those caps.

[ScrapMetal]

The description of the process alone is chilling, OUCH! As I understand it, at least the way it used to be, you are required to undergo a series of those shots. Is it still that way? If so, the anticipation itself would probably have me vapor locked.

I feel for you,

-Ron

[rleete]

It's still a series, but it's 4 shots in the arm. I went in for the second yesterday - very unusual to see your doc in a t-shirt and jeans! - and it was nothing but a simple shot. Over in seconds, and no marks or ill effects.

Swelling in the hand has all but gone, so I should be back to it soon.

[ScrapMetal]

Rleete, how are things going?

-Ron

[rleete]

My appologies. I know i've been taking too long. I'll try to get them knockede out this week.

[ScrapMetal]

That'd be great but I was hoping to hear you were doing well. Since you're up for some work I'll take that as a "Yep".

-Ron

[rleete]

Well, polishing has been an experience. Not sure if it's me, the material or my equipment, but I can't seem to get the finish I want.
Polishing leaves minor scratching. Very fine, only visible if you catch the light off the surface just right, but it's bugging me. I'm going to keep at it until I get it the way I think it should be.
I want a mirror finish that looks like it was done right.

Once again, I apologize for taking so long.

[ScrapMetal]

You came in to the build a little late. Some of the rest of us weren't always "Johny on the spot" either. I've got to admit though, the wife is getting a bit, shall we say, "peckish" about the pile of parts sitting on the window seat waiting to ship out. I personally have much less animosity towards piles of "parts" and tools.

I look forward to seeing what you have for us Rleete,

Thanks,

-Ron

[ScrapMetal]

How's it going Rleete? Still having problems? Maybe we (by "we" I mean someone who knows more than me ) can give some helpful advice.

-Ron