I’ve had this “theme,” or design of this website since its creation. Like with many other things, change is often good. I’ve considered changing the appearance and functionality of 1776PatriotUSA.com for quite some time. Why? Adapting to modern technology and modern multimedia devices is necessary. So – I may switch it up and give it a shot.
The challenge to change the appearance of the website is time. Once I flip the switch much is automatic, however, many small details are manual. Time.
We’ll see.
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Continuing on with the “Dark Winter” theme – we continue to see shortages and experience difficulty to find things that we want to buy. Many media outlets are suggesting that Christmas shopping will be difficult this year due to shortages. Maybe it’s just me, however, the latest “toy” compared to FEEDING yourself is just not that important. But, I do realize that we are talking about life as we know it not as we necessarily see how we should experience it. If we cannot go out and buy a CLUE game then maybe that is a big deal for the masses. For most of us like-minded folks, we will prioritize more tangible things such as food, tools, communication equipment, oil filters, and even radio communication equipment over fluff like Xbox’s and sex toys.
Just a thought.
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Recent pics from range session:
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I started my latest weight loss/fitness goals at 229 pounds and I am down to 209. Not bad. I have accomplished this by eating very LOW FAT as I did as a late 80’s bodybuilder. Now? I’ve been told I need to have my gallbladder removed and have gallstones. Eating low fat as staving off the issue until after the first of the year.
I’ll readily admit I hate surgery – or any kind of medical procedure that involves cutting and stitches.
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Appreciate the support as a few have joined the membership area and also purchased some items from my Survival Supplies Store. A secret here: I sell some of the same items on eBay, however, I charge less here on the website.
Thanks for the patronage and support. It means a lot.
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What we are experiencing is quite unlike anything most of us could have predicted. Between the insane government overreach from local all the way to Federal – to the economic challenges that we are and will continue to face. I believe that only the book series 299 Days even comes close when it comes to preparedness fiction. Well worth the read.
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Have a great weekend folks!!!
Rourke
In my home leaving a coffee ring on the table would be bad juju.LOL!!
Rourke- if you have a gallbladder attack it will incapacitate you temporarily-it is extremly painful. I had one and then it passed and then several months later they started again. My GB was packed with stones and I had to have it removed ( one month before my daughter’s wedding) I had to have the traditional surgery which took 6 weeks to heal. If you can get it done laporoscopically you will be able to return to normal a bit more quickly.
I will keep you in my prayers. Get a good surgeon and get it done a.s.ap.
Please with covid and the supply chain issues- do not put this off. Duet will help but it will not eliminate the stones you currently have. Arlene
I have always liked the way you have your site set up.
Great attention to detail !
Prayers for a fast recovery. Picked up two 100 pound propane cyls. and cleaned and painted them, now to see if they will fill them.
It is easier to lose weight with a keto diet, avoiding carbohydrates to under 50 grams a day, and you can eat pretty much all the protein and fat you want. Take a look at Mark Sissons’ site, ‘The Daily Apple’ about keto. I lost about 25 lbs rather quickly without any sense of not being able to eat or satiate my hunger at all. I was quite surprised. The caveat for you is the fat, thats what triggers gallbladder attacks as the liver produces enzymes and such, stored in the gallbladder as bile and released to break down the fats ingested, and when obstructed by the calculi when you eat fats, causes the painful attack. So keto is out for you until after the offending organ is removed. You definitely want a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Only 4 small incisions made. Light years ahead of the traditional approach that transects a major muscle group just below your rib cage, repaired on the way out, but pretty painful recovery generally.
Much better recovery time the other route. Sometimes they start as a laparoscopic procedure and because of anatomical issues and such they have to revert to the ‘old fashion’ cholecystectomy approach. Not often, but has seen it. Choose a surgeon who has lots of laparoscopic experience, which should be most of them these days. Everything hinges on less time spent in the hospital and recuperating so to keep insurance costs down and back to work. Its unfortunately driven by money, but in this case, better, quicker, more comfortable results. I spent my life in the operating room in case you are wondering. Seen it all. Wish you well.
Ralph K- great advice.I had to have the old fashioned GB surgery due to past surgeries-I could not have the lapar0scopic -yes I agree. But after getting rid of the gallbladder- it was a relief to no longer have that pain. Arlene