tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post1583860320516872883..comments2023-12-27T13:35:09.431-07:00Comments on Exile in Portales: Surgery AAR + Bonus WeirdnessBuckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-64376421513416403352008-05-22T08:18:00.000-06:002008-05-22T08:18:00.000-06:00Well, you read about my implants, Buck. As grody a...Well, you read about my implants, Buck. As grody as I made it sound, the procedures themselves were surprisingly non-painful (especially when accompanied by Percocet afterwards!) You probably ARE past the worst of it.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-8261574139630980072008-05-21T22:18:00.000-06:002008-05-21T22:18:00.000-06:00Thank you all so very much for your kind comments ...Thank you all so very much for your kind comments and wishes.<BR/><BR/>re: Ramen and poached eggs... not much creativity involved here, Ladies. I just poached the eggs for three minutes in the same water I cooked the noodles in...before I added the noodles and cooked it for another three minutes.<BR/><BR/>Diva: that pink/white curlique thingie in the ramen is <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamaboko" REL="nofollow">kamaboko.</A> It's a classic Japanese condiment, and you can buy it in Asian food stores.<BR/><BR/>Jim: Yesterday's sinus lifts were the first step. About ten months to a year to go until completion if everything goes well, the artificial bone implant takes root, etc., etc. This step was the worst part, by far. Or so I'm told. <B>;-)</B>Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-22884524707468471362008-05-21T21:32:00.000-06:002008-05-21T21:32:00.000-06:00I want those drugs next time I go in for a cleanin...I want those drugs next time I go in for a cleaning, I hate the dentist. <BR/><BR/>What do you suppose is the white thing with the pink swirl thing in the soup? Looks kind of fishy to me!Junk Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826208806643601837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-31826056400156876542008-05-21T18:09:00.000-06:002008-05-21T18:09:00.000-06:00I am glad you are ok! Lou and I worry about you! Y...I am glad you are ok! Lou and I worry about you! <BR/><BR/>Your Ramen reminded me of the Siamen I had in Hawaii. But it had algae power, and fish fat and fish powder in it. I did not eat anymore after reading the ingredients.Inquirieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027081076689602255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-92123409668234016322008-05-21T17:30:00.000-06:002008-05-21T17:30:00.000-06:00Wow - glad you are doing OK Buck. I'm no fan of de...Wow - glad you are doing OK Buck. I'm no fan of dentists - I might even have a phobia (which I won't admit to, nope, not me). Good on ya for courage and drugs!<BR/><BR/>Tried to take the quiz; shut down halfway thru with "unplanned maintenance". I'll have to try again later, at at question 11 I had 9 out of 10 right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-11251450638338300762008-05-21T12:29:00.000-06:002008-05-21T12:29:00.000-06:00Damn 85%...being an old 1970s Radio DJ, I thought ...Damn 85%...being an old 1970s Radio DJ, I thought I'd do 100%, oh well, must be the age thing.<BR/><BR/>And anything that requires cutting around and in the mouth makes my hair neck stand out!PRHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429172501061105316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-47913996983630220192008-05-21T11:55:00.000-06:002008-05-21T11:55:00.000-06:00Buck:You know a bunch of my dental history, so you...Buck:<BR/><BR/>You know a bunch of my dental history, so you know I am extremely empathetic. Where exactly are you in the process?Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-89916081043391286922008-05-21T11:39:00.000-06:002008-05-21T11:39:00.000-06:00I too survived a doctor visit (dentist) yesterday....I too survived a doctor visit (dentist) yesterday...it too 3 shots to numb me! My jaw is sore from the shots and the rough finger manipulation he gave me!fuzzbert_1999@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523386203834736598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-69312049522695450882008-05-21T09:52:00.000-06:002008-05-21T09:52:00.000-06:00Glad to have you healthily back in the land of the...Glad to have you healthily back in the land of the somewhat concious...Hungry is good, we know your ok now.The Friendly Neighborhood Piperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801966842022621248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-6935779774122352662008-05-21T08:28:00.000-06:002008-05-21T08:28:00.000-06:00I thought about you yesterday as I drove by Dr. Th...I thought about you yesterday as I drove by Dr. Thompson's on my trip to town this week. I may have to make another trip tomorrow, I'll let you know so I can bring you something good to eat.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967546226890745086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-74474725484534606132008-05-21T07:57:00.000-06:002008-05-21T07:57:00.000-06:00Hang in there, Buck - oral surgery is no joke. BT...Hang in there, Buck - oral surgery is no joke. <BR/><BR/>BTW, 85% on the 70s music quiz... considering I was born in 1966 and not paying attention to the radio until at least midway through the decade, not horrible, I guess.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420387509324434651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-11607797236733310312008-05-21T05:52:00.000-06:002008-05-21T05:52:00.000-06:00I'm with Fire Fox - the Raomen noodles and poached...I'm with Fire Fox - the Raomen noodles and poached eggs recipe interested me. I too, was a Hank hankerer back in the day and can sing most any Bob Wills song.<BR/><BR/>I am glad to know you are okay. I'm still worrying about the after effects - like when the drugs wear off. Keep us informed, please.Bag Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885412195900280096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-83932268649016347742008-05-20T23:54:00.000-06:002008-05-20T23:54:00.000-06:00Glad you're okay Buck... can't even tell you're un...Glad you're okay Buck... can't even tell you're under the influence! ;-) BTW I only scored 85% on the 70's music test. I couldn't remember Bay City Rollers... think I must of been hankering for Hank Williams about that time... oh yeah... Houston, TX "Cowboy Disco" ... how funny is that? Where did the Ramen noodles w/poached egg receipe come from? Never even heard of that one!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429455198999868784noreply@blogger.com