u/thejonjohn

When I was younger, image was EVERYTHING. I HAD the hair, the body, the car. I was the GUY.

(At least I thought I was.)

I was definitely a good looking Twink.

Having the wrong items in your basket or cart at the store could DESTROY that image.

Today. I'm definitely not that guy. I DON'T FUCKING CARE ANYMORE.

I didn't realize how much "image" doesn't matter to me until I thought about my last shopping trip for my dad.

I had the LARGEST package of Depends they sell (like the 40 pack), the LARGEST package of Ensure they sell (I think it was a 20 pack), a half gallon of milk, and a GIANT package of Charmin Ultra-Soft toilet paper.

And I didn't care who saw me. I didn't even put them in bags at the self checkout.

I, honestly, don't fucking care anymore. No shame feels better than worrying about stupid shit that doesn't fucking matter.

Today I walked around at the grocery with another of the same giant packs of Depends under my arm because I didn't get a cart when I walked in.

And I got an online coupon for $2.50 off because I used my phone and scanned the barcode on the Depends before heading to checkout.

Image isn't everything. And, honestly, shopping for things that make others uncomfortable and NOT giving a fuck about the "look" or "image," well today, I think that makes you look HOT. 🔥

Your thoughts?

Hi! I'm asking for help regarding a user who was banned from my group by a different MOD who then messaged us objecting to his ban by saying "I'm going to put you on an Illuminati (hit) list"

What options do we have, other than confirming his ban from our group?

Who wants this person in their group?

And how do we, collectively, decide that "adding people to your personal hit list," means you don't need to be on Reddit anymore?

Thanks in advance!

Mezostatic prostate cancer that has spread to the spine sounds absolutely fucking terrible.

And it is.

I'm sorry I haven't been here. I haven't abandoned FU. I, LITERALLY, haven't had time for FU, OR ANY OTHER FRIEND GROUP.

My life has just evolved to be around doctor's appointments, going to work, more doctor's appointments, and taking care of Dad's daily tasks and needs on my days off.

I'm here now to say that, dad is still undergoing treatment, BUT EVERY Doctor is saying things are looking good!

We are STILL shouting from the mountain tops: "FUCK CANCER." And I'm here to say that we are, at least, at the moment, just maybe, able to say we are "just the tip" into "FUCKING CANCER."

AND... I know my family is lucky. Dad has Medicare. 1 month of just ONE of his cancer drugs is, at retail, $15,000USD.

Dad's out of pocket, per YEAR, for prescriptions on Medicare is $2100USD.

Dad can make some changes and afford to pay out $2100USD, so that he isn't on the hook for paying $180,000 for the year. Just for ONE drug to treat his cancer.

Just ONE drug.

He is on THREE cancer drugs. ALL of them insanely and stupidly expensive.

Without Medicare I can only guess the drug costs would be close to $900,000USD A YEAR.

Besides the drug costs though,

Dad is feeling better. He no longer has a catheter. He IS getting better.

THIS IS WHAT OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO DO.

(Sorry if I seem mad or upset. It's just because I am.)

My family isn't in insane medical debt because my father has REALLY good supplemental retirement health insurance that no employer offers anymore.

Meda-GAP. NOT part C. That's all I'm going to say.

FedEx is flying the MD-11 again. Thoughts?

FedEx is flying the MD-11 for cargo shipments (obviously) again.

It started with baby steps. Flight occurs, then DIRECTLY to the aircraft maintenance hanger for inspection.

Today they are back in, somewhat, general rotation.

While I can't confirm or deny ANYTHING that follows, it is my solid belief that:

The NTSB recommended a replacement of the MD-11 motor mounts if any sign of stress or wear was detected in the mounts. The replacement mount is MUCH stronger and designed to hold better from additional information from the DC-10 incident and further information developed through the years of MD-11 service.

FedEx flight mechanics observed "unusual" wear and tear and sent that info "up the chain."

The mechanics raised a big enough issue that every MD-11 IN THE FEDEX FLEET had the motor mounts replaced with the newer (heavy duty, NTSB recommended) mounts.

The UPS flight out of Louisville KY DID NOT HAVE the upgraded motor mounts.

FedEx grounded all MD-11s after this incident, but continued routine maintenance on all the planes.

Last week, any time an MD-11 landed it was parked at a gate next to a maintenance hanger. They were giving ALL OF THEM an extra one over.

Today. They are back to routine service.

(Or so I've heard...)