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I've had tennis elbow, got a cortisone shot because it was pretty severe and just wouldn't go away no matter what I did. The shot took care of it. Have had a small bout of plantar fasciitis, just stretched and used a frozen orange juice container to roll my foot on, got better. The absolute worst I've dealt with is gout. A severe attack, and I've had several of severe attacks, is just awful. Just a sheet touching your foot can send you through the roof. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

It might be tough to top Ruby's around here. McCormick & Schmick's used to be good, I admit I haven't been there in years though. Pricy for sure. Recommend a reservation. Pelicans Reef can be hit or miss. Had some really good meals there, had a few not so hot. I've had a few people tell me they liked the Court Street Lobster Bar. I've never been so I can't offer any opinion. Trotta's Steak & Seafood is good, I've only had the king crab legs and they were quite good. I usually get steak there. Limited seafood menu. Not cheap. You'll need a reservation. I've been to Cincy Seafood once, didn't care for it. I could have caught them on a bad night. Not a traditional seafood place but Knotty Pine on the Bayou has some really good sea scallops with creole sauce. They also offer Chilean sea bass, oysters Bienville, fried oysters, oysters on the half shell, Cajun shrimp boil and a couple other items. Just in case you're looking for something a little different. You'll also need a reservation. Don't know if this helps you or not.

I think that's a fair and valid point.

I didn't say we live in a tougher society, I agreed that part of society is harder to deal with. That plays completely into what Holtz said, as I view it anyway.

There's a difference between respect and abuse. I certainly don't think I was abused. When I felt the need to stand up for myself, I did.

We agree on technology, yes. I also agree that society is harder to deal with now. That's part of why I agree with Holtz. I certainly don't see that as the fault of the older generation though.

How did we "allow" it to happen? That's a blanket statement, much like saying all young people are soft. I see soft old people and soft young people. I see tough old people and tough young people. Generationally since the beginning of time, society has had things easier overall than earlier generations in my opinion. Some of the other things you mention are because of your generation or younger. That's not on older people, lol.

You are the only one in this thread that brought up "softness", so....

Some truth to that, but not entirely. Not necessarily "softness" either, definitely different and not all things different are inherently good or bad.

Similar, I remember well. There was truth to it then as well.

"He/she/they came to play." Well...I would hope so.

Yes, he's correct. This is how society as a whole has changed over the last 50 years. Young people won't agree because they weren't around 50 years ago.

Heartbreaking news and such a wonderful person. God bless, Goldie.

Prayers for you, Goldie. May God bless you.

The pictures of Kobe with his daughter are heartbreaking. I can't begin to imagine what his wife and family are going through right now. So sad.

Very sad news. Prayers for Kobe, his daughter and the rest that perished. Prayers for friends and family of all those on board.

Well, at least this makes it somewhat controversial. :lol2:

IP Vanish works well for me.

Prayers for your mom.

I love our Roku's, a Roku 3 and a Premier. Have the Firestick as well, it's not bad but the Roku Streaming Stick Plus gets better ratings if you want to go with a stick. Never owned an Apple TV, heard good things but the price is a bit much and it doesn't doesn’t support all the music services if that's important to you.

I'd be like:

My initial thought was Chinese lantern or satellite, but it sounds like it may have been moving too fast for either.

That sounds spectacular!

Bottom line, neither is necessarily better than the other, they both excel in certain areas. The question of which one is better is subjective and depends entirely on the user’s needs and preferences. The "my phone's better than your phone"mantra is all in your mind. It simply comes down to what you prefer or need it to do as @swamprat and @coldweatherfan so aptly demonstrated.

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