Heart PVC

Premature ventricular contraction (PVC), also known as ventricular premature beat (VPB) or extrasystole, is a form of irregular heartbeat in which the ventricle contracts prematurely. This may be perceived as a "skipped beat" or as palpitations. The depolarization of cardiac myocytes begins in the ventricle instead of the usual place, the sinoatrial node. PVCs can be a useful natural probe, since they induce Heart rate turbulence whose characteristics can be measured, and used to evaluate cardiac function.Among the many different types of irregular heart beats, few have created as much consternation and confusion -- among both doctors and patients -- as premature ventricular complexes (PVCs). In various doctors’ offices, and at various points in history, PVCs have been regarded as either harbingers of impending death, or as completely benign phenomena that require no attention whatsoever. On occasion, eliminating caffeine intake, as well as tobacco and alcohol usage, may reduce the frequency of PVCs, and these measures should be tried. For some patients, using beta blockers (drugs that block the effect of adrenaline) might reduce arrhythmias.

Doc says I had a good heart test but that I got a few PVCs, which were described as occasional premature heartbeat or rare 2 couplets. She said I should come in for a visit. The above research was done shortly thereafter. Excess exercise,Caffine, and Anxiety were listed as possible causes.
I guess we will have to wait and see. Until then don't piss me off, hear me!

Wired

Well it finally happened, I got wired. For those of you who don't know I have been having extra strong beats in my heart rythm. I visited Dr.Vasilchek and she gave me an ekg in the office. It revealed that I was in normal sinus rythm. I also got the usual blood test that revealed my hemoglobin a1c is 6.6 and they want it to be 6.5. Almost there. My blood sugar was 170 and they wish it were 150, which is do able. Next came the appointment for a heart monitor to be worn for 24 hours. After they shaved part of my chest ( I looked like the guy from 40 year old virgin) and attached the sticky things which are hooked by wire to a monitor that I wore around my neck like a cow bell. Off I went for a day. I did want the palpitations to happen so I tried to make them do it. I was wildly successful. I ate a late supper (10pm)l and had 3 diet cokes with caffene. Sure enough about 12:ooam they hit. 22 the first hour, 13 the next, then 12, and 12 again, an 8 I don't remember any more. All toll I had 62 hits from midnight until 6am when I finally went to sleep. Now I won't get any news until late this coming week on first of the week after. If its something I can take it and if not then we better find out just what caused this mess. Oh the picture is a blurry vision of Shawn and Tiffany's Wedding.
In other news Tim is in Tacoma,WA and not having a good time. He and Eliz are having a problem. He is considering joining the Army to become an Information Tech. Grandad has his expanded Comcast channels and is like a kid in a candy store. Susuan had to show him how to get on demand movies which he loved. She is a real trooper because to teach a blind guy with no patience how to operate a clicker is simply beyond belief. I have an electric recliner which is an early Mrs. Claus present. Mike is working 30+ hours per week, going to Ivy tech, and doing work as a Lawrence Police Cadet in his spare time. Oh and keep quiet about it but my Sue is thinking about retiring at the end of this year. Tiffany was here today and her baby is 8 or 9 lbs now and she is 37 weeks along, so she can go any time. She is the nicest person ever, if you can believe this she actually can get along with my ex-wife Medusa. She is the only person alive I know who can do that. Pat just finished up with the FFA Convention. He reports that at the auction he bought a bundle of tools that include a hoe, spade, and bush rake( what ever that is) and some other stuff. Thats all for now see ya later.

My Profile (TSN style)

BORN: August 28,1948
STATUS: Married 22 yrs
ALMA MATTER: IUPUI
WHATSON TV: Law and Order
IN MY IPOD:Beatles,Shania Twain,and Mozart.
WHAT I DRIVE: 94 Oldsmobile Cutlass (moms car)
FAVORITE FLICK: Star Wars (all)
WORST HABIT: Gas
ON MY WALLS: Riverfront Stadium, Last pitch @Crosley Field,and GAB in Cincinnati
LOVE TO TRADE PLACES FOR A DAY: Hugh Heffner
FIRST JOB: Sports reporter for Indpls Times.
FORDINNER: Spaghetti.
TALENT I'D LIKE TO HAVE: Play Music
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTE I LIKE BEST ABOUT MYSELF: Sight
AND LEAST: Big Stomach.
FAVORITE ATHLETE TO WATCH: Ken Griffey Jr.
FAVORITE TEAM GROWING UP: Cincinnati Reds
FAVORITE VALUE IN OTHERS: Kindness
FAVORITE CITY TO VISIT: Cincinnati, Ohio
MY HERO: Patrick,Timothy,Shawn, and Michael
MY GREATEST LOVE; Susan my wife.
MY BUCKET LIST: 1. go back to Gettysburg, 2. visit Memphis, 3. Read all the books I own 4.watch all the videos I own. and 5.always have a good time with family and friends.
FAVORITE QUOTE: "the force will be with you always"

Tyson Chandler speaks

I've never known anything about politics before, never got involved. It was just too over my head, and it seemed like I could never do anything about it. I felt like my voice wasn't to be heard or anything. And for whatever reason, Obama makes you understand that you do have a voice and what you do effects this country, no matter how major or minor.He was saying that it's gonna take the whole country to make a change, and it's gonna be up to parents to cut the lights off a little earlier, put the video games away and help your kids study. And I felt that.Obviously, I haven't paid too much attention to politics, but to me, that's something I've never heard before. And the way he speaks, it's like he's really truly trying to bring the whole country together and help this country get better from the inside out, starting with our own children and our own families and taking that responsibility.It was just amazing to hear this man speak. He so much reminds me of my grandfather, the way he's so soft-spoken, and respectful, and poised, just a man of honor. I told my wife that he reminds me of an educated version of my grandfather. And that's not a knock on my grandfather. Obviously, he grew up in a time where he didn't get an education, but it says a lot about the way I feel about Barack, because I respect my grandfather more than any man walking on this Earth. And for me to compare Barack to him says a lot.It's funny, because when Obama was giving his speech, he said he was gonna give a tax cut to 95 percent of the people. He says, "If you make under $250,000 a year, raise your hand." And everybody there raised their hand, except for this one small section of guys. That was our section. And everybody around us was laughing.But you know what, it's a bigger cause. And the way I look at it is that I can afford to pay more in taxes. But my parents, my grandparents, my cousins ... with what they make, they can't afford to cut back in their household with what they're trying to survive with. I can afford to make cuts and still survive. They can't take that knock.I think that's what's going on now and the reason why the middle class is struggling so much. The upper class, we can take that hit. Obviously, nobody wants to take it, but we still can. And we can afford to live nice lives.I've lived in both situations. And not only that, I'm obviously the only one in my family that can say that I'm a millionaire. I've seen my entire family struggle. So, would I rather see my whole family struggle while I get a break, or have me not get a break while the rest of my family gets one? I'll take my entire family getting a break.

Thats what I read in my sports search this morning, and I thought it was important becasue here is this basketball player who is totally away from politics and here he is moved by Mr.Obama. I suppose there are just as many for Mr. McCain but I kinda liked what Tyson Chandler said.

BEST & WORST VACATIONS

As I was going to sleep last night I decided to recall my best and worst vacations ever, and as they say save the best for last. so here goes with the worst.

Worst Vacations Ever

1.Albuquerque n.m. This was a trip to visit my Granpa and it was highlighted with our car being struck by a bull on the interstate near Oklahoma City. It delayed us for 2 days while the car was repaired. Oh and by the way the car was a station wagon a Dodge Matador!

2.Springfield, ILL. It was Lynns fault. Our car brokedown near Mecanicsburg,Il. And there is no mecanic in Mecanicsburg. We had to be towed to Springfield. This trip was packed with unpleasant stuff as the car continued to act up. I didn't even get to go to Wallmart.

3.Cooperstown N.Y. My apologies to Gary Plunkit my partner on this misadventure. I got Homesick and had a terrible time. Gary never traveled with me again but remains a friend. It was so bad I don't remember anything except going thru the hall of fame.

BEST VACATIONS EVER

A little criteria here. It must be a place I have visited more than once, and still want to go back.

1.EastCoast Battlefields Shawn, Mike, and myself rented a Bronco to visit BullRun,Washington,Antietam, and Gettysburg. It was marvie. It is still talked about today and we would like to go back and do a Ghost tour in Gettysburg and the Tour in Washington, plus drive one more time over Washingtons Shawn Bridge. Never mind about the speeding ticket.

2.Gettysburg. It was fall and Susan took the family on Fall break. Not only was it terrific but beautiful. We literally did it all and met a Lincoln impersonator that ( named James Getty) was so good folks were calling him Mr. President. I tried to trip him up but he knew that Mr. L didn't put mail in his hat in New Salem.

3.Memphis. Thanks to Lynn and Russ for this one it was full of surprises. Like Hodgenville,KY, and Parkers Crossroads, Tunica, Memphis, Sonic, Gambling, and that short trip to Shiloh.It completed my quest to visit the best Civil War battlefields. Out of this came the ralling cry "I dont gamble my wife does!"Need to go back to see the Memphis Wallmart, and Sonic.

GRUMPY OLD MEN

I know that at my advanced age I qualify as one of the above "grumpy old men". However I hope that I can always find something to laugh at. Like Dice and Nutmeg playing tag late at night just before they go to sleep. Or playing TMG Pro basketball. Another thing I like to do is go shopping with my wife. It in some ways is like a date, and I like it. Another thing I laugh at is cartoons. I still like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Futurerama. The other night I watched a cartoon that had some puppets in it and the one said something very interesting. He said "In this world there are 3 kinds of people, Dicks, Pussies, and assholes." He said more but you get the idea. I began categorizing people I knew. It gave me a grin. This week we say good bye to Tim, Elizabeth, and Charity. They will be leaving on the 8th for Tacoma, WA. It seems to have plenty of scenery and some interesting places. I got some questions about my Grandfather. He was a pretty neat guy. He used to take me to toy stores until I decided to run away and hide in the womens restroom. Can't say as I blame him. He always had a new Chrysler product, and I am told was pretty good at Golf. Well its abot 3:34 am and I should be getting tired. Its too bad I'm not. I only get sleep in small doses. Like from 5 to ll in the am and maybe a 4 to 6 pm. It works out the same just not all at once. By the way before I go I will tell you that I hate night. When I was a kid I was afraid of everything, storms, Ghosts, monsters, my sisters. Now that I am a GOM I still hate night. First off your alone, second thats when I have most of my aches, pains, thumps, and hunger. I don't know why I get hunger at 3am but I do. Well we are talking about the sleeping habits of Ron it must be time to quit. Nite all