I'm 6'2 and ¾ inches tall with shoes on. Bad back comes with the territory.

Same here Moe 6 2,already my kneese and back hurts.Am only 25 go figure.

I have hurt my back in the past.

Once when I put in an air conditioner. I picked it up and turned my body without moving my feet. I felt it when to the chiropractor a bunch of times. Finally it did losen up.

Once banging in portable soccer goal bars to keep in in place. The goals came with a mallet. But others were using it so I banged it in with my foot. If felt something give. I left the field drive home made it up stairs just as it kicked in in the small of my back.

I could not walk, I could not sleep every time I moved it hurt. Could not get to the bathroom 6 feet away from my bed. I got the thinks you piss in in the hospital.

I was laid up in bed for three months. There was a game US v Iran years ago. I was looking forward to seeing that game I watched in in bed. We lost on a Iranian counter attack

Take pain killers in the morning

Alleve works for me most of the time. But sometimes I need something stronger which I keep around the house for emergencies. But prescription pain meds have some nasty side effects.

I am taking 2 alleve now since I hurt my heal it helps.

When I had my gun accident. I got shot in the shin I say it was an accident because they were not aiming for my shin. I got the morphine press a button it's in. I never even got a high from that shit damn it. Opium might have been better.

This is a video of an Italian cook trying to pronounce Worchestershire Sauce. Talk about funny:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/wanjestershooshireshoooshiersharrup

My son went to see Billy Joel last night at the garden. I gave him my tickets. It said it was a good show. He had two of his friends do a few songs as well Sting & John Cougar

He also said the seats were small and not much leg room either.

Talk to my Grandson in Germany to day Handsome Henry. His friend Oskar is learning to speak English. So Henry is helping him. He is teach Oskar words like bull shit, stupid and phrases like "are you kidding me"

Being a Englishman i can understand his troubles, not a easy word to say..haha

Yogi, hope you feel better. It's probably muscular, and since our backs have HUGE muscles, when they spasm, the pain is just as big as the muscle!

Heat and lay flat if you can. Muscle relaxers would probably help, and so will anti-inflammatories. My doctor told me that sitting is the worst, as it puts all stress on the lower back. He said that standing is actually preferable.

I pulled my back out when I was in my 20s, lifting my daughter the wrong way. It's not old age, just lifting at a bad angle!

Thanks Babe. It has eased a bit ,but still getting grief at night in bed, when I stretch out and relax, it stiffens up something awful. My back that is of course.....

Since some of you have been experiencing back pain I thought I would mention this website to you. A good friend of mine just had back surgery using this less invasive procedure.

http://www.basicspine.com/contact/newport-beach.html#axzz3IF3b1s4g

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The AXLE® ISPS may be implanted with the patient under a mild sedative and local anesthesia as an out-patient surgery procedure (patient goes home the same day) or under light anesthesia.

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Like euphoria and feeling good?

I never said they didn't have an upside .

Alleve is naproxen --that's not good either there are pretty bad side effects like liver damage and risk of heart attack and stroke plus all the damage it does to your stomach lining creating a breeding zone for ulcers. My sister in law has been taking prescrp meds for half her life had two back surgeries and is still f'd up. Her teeth were turning black so she just got dental work done to get her beautiful teeth and smile back. Sounds like a lot of $$ and too much aggravation and pain.

I think I would just get myself some good herb instead of taking pills. The only side effect would be the MUNCHIES.

After reading about that article on that wannabe gangster and his garage I thought about this story.

I was backing up my vehicle and my rear bumper happened to hit the front bumper of this huge Dodge truck that was backed in a parking spot. So being the Angelina I am I left a note with my name and number on the truck's windshield.

I got a call later on that day saying that the owner was going to get an estimate for the damage. I said ok that's fine.

Being that I worked in the auto industry at the time, my father's a mechanic, his father's a mechanic, his father's father was a mechanic , I knew that you had to REPLACE the whole bumper if it was misaligned you could not Repair it on that type of make and model.

So the owner sends me a fax of the estimate. I notice that it is to repair the bumper. Now you may say to yourself so why didn't you tell him what you know...The guy was a total asshole talking down to me and telling me he is only taking it to a certain place that he trusts and does business with. So I say ok I will bring a check for the amount.

I drop off the check, it gets cashed and then later on that week I get a call. He tells me that the bumper needs to be replaced. So I told him well I already paid you for what we agreed upon. You gave me the estimate from this place that you do business with and I paid it. We are done here.

He got really shitty over the phone. You need to pay me for the job this money isn't enough to cover it. I said Look I already paid so stop bothering me. Well, this jerk off did not stop bothering me.

I told him my deductible is only 250 so I really don't give a rat's ass if you call the insurance. That's what he had to do. Now here's the good part.
I get a call from my insurance company. I tell them what happened. They find it VERY INTERESTING that he does business with that particular body shop. They investigated the shop and turns out they were scamming customers and insurance companies. The owner of the truck turns out he was in the insurance business. He lost his job and the body shop closed. All because they messed with the WRONG person, little ole ME.

JUSTICE! Seem to happen too infrequently. Way to go A-girl.

Great story AL-girl!!!! They don't wanna be messing with you!!!





TIS

Thank you Miss Vito. No more questions. Thank you very, very much. You've been a lovely, lovely witness.

You'll never slip one by me, Alfs. Ever .

Where's Klydon. It's been awhile since he's posted.

Thnx MaryC and TIS

And PB What's a Yute?
LMAO when he said two yutes sounds just like my pops

TIS. Did you feel that by you? We just had a small earthquake abt a 3.0.
Be Safe.

[quote=Alfanosgirl]TIS. Did you feel that by you? We just had a small earthquake abt a 3.0.
Be Safe. [/quote


No, not at all. I'm home and haven't felt a thing. Do you know where it was centered? 3.0 isn't too strong (thankfully)

Was it the quick jolt or the rolling/shaking kind?



TIS

It was in Yorba Linda and it was small just heard noise but no shaking at home here. I'm sure there will b a few aftershocks. Just in case charge up all ur electronics. I've got my earthquake kit almost done... I'm going to Cortinas in Anaheim to get my panettone and some good Italian cookies the earthquake will not stop me
Be safe. Ciao.

I'm just a couple exits from Yorba Linda in Corona. Funny, I didn't feel it. You got an earthquake kit? Good for you! I keep saying I'm going to but so far I just have a few emergency items aside.

Wait, Cortinas? Is that an Italian store? Can you buy cannoli shells there? The only one I know of is Claro's in Tustin, which is where I usually go (at least during holiday season)


TIS

Maybe it's a sign of the End Times. How frequent are these earthquakes? Maybe Revelation only applies in California.

You live so close to me.

Cortina's has a casual dining restaurant area and a market. The cannoli shells and cream I believe come from Ferrara's in NYC. Cortina's is a gold mine.

Claro's is good too. That place would be mobbed during the holidays. Is it still the same? I've never been to the Tustin store. We used to do a lot of business with them years ago when they were in Whittier. They would donate bread and pasta for our Pasta Dinners at the church hall for the ICF Italian Catholic Federation. My Pops was ICF President for years and always was in charge of making the sauce. His was the best.

Oli,

We get so many reports of tremors throughout the state. It's not unusual to not be aware of them. I've felt a couple that were very scary. I guess I've gotten use to the small quakes

A-Girl

What city are you in? We must be practically neighbors. I'm just past the Green River exit, if you are familiar with it.

As far as the cannoli goes, I make my own filling. I prefer the ricotta filling to the cream filling. My sister makes her own shells but I never have. Claro's is the closet (only) Italian deli I knew of that had the shells.

TIS

They have a place in Orange too but it is only a sandwich shop not the market and they are closed Sat & Sun. You should definitely go to the Cortina's in Anaheim. You will not be disappointed.
I'm not a big cannoli fan so I never make or buy them. Cortina's does sell the ricotta filling.
I do make struffoli, pizzelle, zeppole and gazadeel (casatella). The Alfanos owned pastry shops so I have some of the family recipes which are about 150 years old.


We are PRACTICALLY neighbors. My sis lives over your way so I take the Green River exit all the time. The best time to drive towards Corona is from 10am to 2pm or forget about it, it turns into a parking lot. Sometimes, I drive in the opposite direction get off the 91 west to get on at Tustin going east on the 91 so I can use the fast trac to get off at Green River It's crazy. I am off Weir Canyon in Yorba Linda.

Ha ha!! Neighbors? Who knew?

I live off of Green River, but I am closer to the Serfas Club exit (Auto Center). I know what you mean about traffic. I seldom take 91W except when I do go to Claros or have out of town company and go to L.A. Hollywood/touristy things, and then it's usually with my daughter driving. Plus, I guess the older I get, the less I like to drive freeways, let alone busier than sh*t freeways.

Sounds like you are quite the cook/baker. My talent is somewhat limited tho I do have a few of my mom's recipes which were handed down. Plus GREAT memories of my grandmother's cooking.

TIS