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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 21, 2019 10:31:34 GMT -5
So I just got fitted for a trial of contact lenses.
Man alive, this is much better than glasses! I'm seeing things in 4k.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 10:38:25 GMT -5
That's great.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 21, 2019 10:45:48 GMT -5
That is good.Glad they are working for you.
I used them long ago when I was an active sailboat competitor. The term is "Yachtsman". There is no way I will refer so, LOL!
The soft lenses enabled me to see when my spectacles would have been crusted with salt and spray. While they were a hassle to clean and put on and off, it was worth it then.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 21, 2019 11:01:43 GMT -5
That is good.Glad they are working for you.
I used them long ago when I was an active sailboat competitor. The term is "Yachtsman". There is no way I will refer so, LOL!
The soft lenses enabled me to see when my spectacles would have been crusted with salt and spray. While they were a hassle to clean and put on and off, it was worth it then.
Ah, but then you could've been a yachtsman smoking a yachtsman...  |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 21, 2019 11:35:10 GMT -5
That is good.Glad they are working for you. I used them long ago when I was an active sailboat competitor. The term is "Yachtsman". There is no way I will refer so, LOL! The soft lenses enabled me to see when my spectacles would have been crusted with salt and spray. While they were a hassle to clean and put on and off, it was worth it then.
Ah, but then you could've been a yachtsman smoking a yachtsman... Perhaps. A Nordic Folkboat on San Franciscso Bay is a wet ride. Perhaps on the downwind run once past the weather buoy there wold be time for s smoke and less spray. On a Reach from Alcatraz back to SF, the spray is constant breaking over anyone exposed like a helmsman. No way to keep a pipe lit. |
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Post by McWiggins on Oct 21, 2019 11:46:21 GMT -5
I know this is taking the thread off course but now I'm thinking of all the tobacco to go with being on a boat/ship. C&D: Sea Dog Dan Tobacco: Salty Dogs All of the Captain Earle's And so much more. Also, congrats on the eye ball lenses!  |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 21, 2019 11:48:27 GMT -5
So I just got fitted for a trial of contact lenses. Man alive, this is much better than glasses! I'm seeing things in 4k. I just got reading glasses, last year I think. I assume contacts will come sooner than later. Glad you've got x-ray vision! Better to see the pores in your parishioners' skin! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 21, 2019 11:51:24 GMT -5
I tried contacts twice. The first time they only made the hard lenses. It was like having a piece of glass in my eyes. Couldn't tolerate them. My co-workers who had encouraged me to get them were begging me to get rid of them because I was always in a bad mood when wearing them. A decade or so later I tried the soft lenses and they were better, but I was shooting competitive Bullseye pistol matches and I found that they jiggled when I shot and it took a second or so before I could see the sights again. Very bad for rapid fire. Along with the other issues I abandoned the contacts for Lasix. Best thing I have ever done. I am wearing glasses again because I am in the pre cataract surgery phase and it will be a couple of years before I can get perfect vision again.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 21, 2019 11:51:52 GMT -5
I know this is taking the thread off course but now I'm thinking of all the tobacco to go with being on a boat/ship. C&D: Sea Dog Dan Tobacco: Salty Dogs All of the Captain Earle's And so much more. Also, congrats on the eye ball lenses! I, of all people, would not have an issue with my own thread taking a tangent. Don't apologise to me. Mightn't be great for some people on a more serious or pipe-related topic, but for me, in this thread...carry on. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 16:04:33 GMT -5
I wear glasses and I can see, just not fine print or up close clearly. After putting them on for the first time today I now realize you did not contact aliens but got contact lenses. That's still great news.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 21, 2019 17:23:53 GMT -5
I wear glasses and I can see, just not fine print or up close clearly. After putting them on for the first time today I now realize you did not contact aliens but got contact lenses. That's still great news. Lol. Aliens might help better. |
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Post by kbareit on Oct 21, 2019 17:36:22 GMT -5
I tried contacts twice. The first time they only made the hard lenses. It was like having a piece of glass in my eyes. Couldn't tolerate them. My co-workers who had encouraged me to get them were begging me to get rid of them because I was always in a bad mood when wearing them. A decade or so later I tried the soft lenses and they were better, but I was shooting competitive Bullseye pistol matches and I found that they jiggled when I shot and it took a second or so before I could see the sights again. Very bad for rapid fire. Along with the other issues I abandoned the contacts for Lasix. Best thing I have ever done. I am wearing glasses again because I am in the pre cataract surgery phase and it will be a couple of years before I can get perfect vision again. I did the Lasik also 10 years ago. I got tired of coming out of coolers and freezers and my glasses being fogged up. I'd take them off and still couldn't see so I tried contacts and it was a hassle because of the dirt and stuff I was exposed to. Got checked for lasik and had it done and still can see pretty good but have to wear cheaters when reading but was told I would have to because they couldn't correct it. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 21, 2019 18:16:30 GMT -5
I tried contacts twice. The first time they only made the hard lenses. It was like having a piece of glass in my eyes. Couldn't tolerate them. My co-workers who had encouraged me to get them were begging me to get rid of them because I was always in a bad mood when wearing them. A decade or so later I tried the soft lenses and they were better, but I was shooting competitive Bullseye pistol matches and I found that they jiggled when I shot and it took a second or so before I could see the sights again. Very bad for rapid fire. Along with the other issues I abandoned the contacts for Lasix. Best thing I have ever done. I am wearing glasses again because I am in the pre cataract surgery phase and it will be a couple of years before I can get perfect vision again. I did the Lasik also 10 years ago. I got tired of coming out of coolers and freezers and my glasses being fogged up. I'd take them off and still couldn't see so I tried contacts and it was a hassle because of the dirt and stuff I was exposed to. Got checked for lasik and had it done and still can see pretty good but have to wear cheaters when reading but was told I would have to because they couldn't correct it. Presbyopia is pretty common when people turn 40 or so, sadly Lasik cannot remedy that. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/presbyopia/symptoms-causes/syc-20363328Still glad I had Lasik, my distance is so much better, I can comfortably go all day without glasses if I didn't need to read. Congrats on the new eyeballs, new ministry, new home, Paddy.... you are really going through changes! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 19:10:24 GMT -5
 I looked up Mosside and Paddy is going to need good eyesight so he does not drive right through it and miss it. This mounting stone seems to be the pride of town and it even has a brass plaque we will need to know what that says when he gets there.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 21, 2019 20:43:58 GMT -5
I tried contacts twice. The first time they only made the hard lenses. It was like having a piece of glass in my eyes. Couldn't tolerate them. My co-workers who had encouraged me to get them were begging me to get rid of them because I was always in a bad mood when wearing them. A decade or so later I tried the soft lenses and they were better, but I was shooting competitive Bullseye pistol matches and I found that they jiggled when I shot and it took a second or so before I could see the sights again. Very bad for rapid fire. Along with the other issues I abandoned the contacts for Lasix. Best thing I have ever done. I am wearing glasses again because I am in the pre cataract surgery phase and it will be a couple of years before I can get perfect vision again. I did the Lasik also 10 years ago. I got tired of coming out of coolers and freezers and my glasses being fogged up. I'd take them off and still couldn't see so I tried contacts and it was a hassle because of the dirt and stuff I was exposed to. Got checked for lasik and had it done and still can see pretty good but have to wear cheaters when reading but was told I would have to because they couldn't correct it. Some days I can see perfectly, and on the bad days it's still better than before the Lasik. Right after it I could see distance and read without glasses. After 5 years or so I started needing reading glasses. Then a year ago I started needing driving glasses. I keep watching for the best cataract implants that really work. Being able to see is very important to my quality of life. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 21, 2019 21:07:35 GMT -5
I looked up Mosside and Paddy is going to need good eyesight so he does not drive right through it and miss it. This mounting stone seems to be the pride of town and it even has a brass plaque we will need to know what that says when he gets there. Mosside? Nah. "Smuggler's Cove". Ah, hoy, matey. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 21, 2019 21:56:06 GMT -5
I looked too. Did you see the vacant club for lease downtown? Let's buy a bar together in the far north of Ireland,
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 21, 2019 21:57:52 GMT -5
That's a pretty nice mounting stone for a one horse town?
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 21, 2019 22:06:25 GMT -5
LL will be only 12 miles from the Bushmills Distillary! Definitely will have to visit. 👍👍👍👌😁😁😁🤯🤠🤠
I see that it's just a few minutes from several neat little towns and the Giants Causeway. Lots of history. He can take up sailing and take daysails to Islay. It looks like a little slice of heaven!
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 22, 2019 6:14:55 GMT -5
I did the Lasik also 10 years ago. I got tired of coming out of coolers and freezers and my glasses being fogged up. I'd take them off and still couldn't see so I tried contacts and it was a hassle because of the dirt and stuff I was exposed to. Got checked for lasik and had it done and still can see pretty good but have to wear cheaters when reading but was told I would have to because they couldn't correct it. Presbyopia is pretty common when people turn 40 or so, sadly Lasik cannot remedy that. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/presbyopia/symptoms-causes/syc-20363328Still glad I had Lasik, my distance is so much better, I can comfortably go all day without glasses if I didn't need to read. Congrats on the new eyeballs, new ministry, new home, Paddy.... you are really going through changes! ... And a new car too. Just got it this morning. Wasn't planning on getting one but I got a call last week from the dealership offering me a new car for pretty much the same as I'm paying on my current one. Was a no brainer really esp as I was going to need new tyres and brakes very soon. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 22, 2019 6:15:47 GMT -5
I looked up Mosside and Paddy is going to need good eyesight so he does not drive right through it and miss it. This mounting stone seems to be the pride of town and it even has a brass plaque we will need to know what that says when he gets there. I'll make a note to do that when I get there. I'll rename it as smuggler's cove while I'm there. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2019 7:06:36 GMT -5
Your a rebel Paddy whip that town into shape.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 22, 2019 9:59:25 GMT -5
LL will be only 12 miles from the Bushmills Distillary! Definitely will have to visit. 👍👍👍👌😁😁😁🤯🤠🤠 I see that it's just a few minutes from several neat little towns and the Giants Causeway. Lots of history. He can take up sailing and take daysails to Islay. It looks like a little slice of heaven! 12 miles form Bushmiil's!?!?! That could present a problem.... "I have to go check on a parishioner, a congregation member. It could be a while before I return". |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 22, 2019 10:02:39 GMT -5
LL will be only 12 miles from the Bushmills Distillary! Definitely will have to visit. 👍👍👍👌😁😁😁🤯🤠🤠 I see that it's just a few minutes from several neat little towns and the Giants Causeway. Lots of history. He can take up sailing and take daysails to Islay. It looks like a little slice of heaven! 12 miles form Bushmiil's!?!?! That could present a problem.... "I have to go check on a parishioner, a congregation member. It could be a while before I return". Lol. Actually, from the manse to Bushmills is 5 mins. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2019 10:17:52 GMT -5
If you visit Bushmills those contacts wont do a thing for your eye sight. Just pick one elephant out of the two and stick with him.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 22, 2019 10:29:37 GMT -5
12 miles form Bushmiil's!?!?! That could present a problem.... "I have to go check on a parishioner, a congregation member. It could be a while before I return". Lol. Actually, from the manse to Bushmills is 5 mins. Hey buddy, I am starting to see the attraction. It really sounds like an interesting place. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 22, 2019 10:32:54 GMT -5
Not sure how far Islay is from the Irish coast, but it looks like about 90 miles. Sailing there should be fun. I can't imagine anything bad could happen sailing back from Islay across the north Atlantic after a day at the Laphroaig Distillary.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 22, 2019 10:43:53 GMT -5
Not sure how far Islay is from the Irish coast, but it looks like about 90 miles. Sailing there should be fun. I can't imagine anything bad could happen sailing back from Islay across the north Atlantic after a day at the Laphroaig Distillary. I would need a boat first. But no, nothing could go wrong. 😳 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 22, 2019 10:55:51 GMT -5
Not sure how far Islay is from the Irish coast, but it looks like about 90 miles. Sailing there should be fun. I can't imagine anything bad could happen sailing back from Islay across the north Atlantic after a day at the Laphroaig Distillary. I would need a boat first. But no, nothing could go wrong. 😳 These are built for the North Atlantic. Notice the model with the 10hp inboard. lowellsboatshop.com/boats-for-sale/ |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 22, 2019 10:58:44 GMT -5
He sure makes some good looking boats!
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