tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583432502029443.post216619626974827488..comments2024-03-26T21:33:51.018-07:00Comments on Rolling Steel Tent: I must be FrenchAl Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12097190974559622416noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583432502029443.post-18045118739191435992015-11-10T08:47:07.247-08:002015-11-10T08:47:07.247-08:00I was a long-time member of the Hemlock Society (m...I was a long-time member of the Hemlock Society (merged with Compassion & Choices) which espoused the use of helium. I gave it try a couple of years ago and was disappointed by the experience...it felt as if a hive of bees was being lowered (slowly) over my head. Later that year, while cooking inside, I realized the carbon monoxide buildup was having an effect. I let it accumulate until I felt drowsy enough to easily go to sleep at which point I turned off the stove and opened the window. I regained most of my cognitive ability within several hours, but it was two weeks before my head fully cleared. A psychiatrist warned me it can cause permanent damage and should not be toyed with. But contrary to what you read in the popular literature, I had no nausea or dizziness and only a very mild headache that went away after a couple of hours.<br /><br />I have only marginal hope they'll provide us with a cheap & convenient means, but perhaps, as with Colorado's legalization of recreational marijuana, once they realize they can make money on it and that'll it'll greatly benefit Social Security's bottom line, well....Wahnfried der Nomadhttp://www.newmexnomad.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583432502029443.post-74552161517689051592015-10-25T09:58:58.358-07:002015-10-25T09:58:58.358-07:00I've read that book, and I paused to read thos...I've read that book, and I paused to read those particular passages a number of times. In our seventies, my wife and I talked about this recently. We both concluded we would like to depart as quietly and gracefully as possible.<br /><br />walkrdg Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583432502029443.post-28413452553640547992015-10-24T21:03:23.494-07:002015-10-24T21:03:23.494-07:00I think the ' drug me up and unplug me ' ...I think the ' drug me up and unplug me ' is awesome, this is the very first time I heard ( read ) about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583432502029443.post-26100063133676092102015-10-24T17:09:52.736-07:002015-10-24T17:09:52.736-07:00This said so clearly what I think that I've se...This said so clearly what I think that I've sent the link to my family members named as my medical advocates. Thanks. And thanks to Jack Reacher. I think I need to read some more of his novels--been awhile. Wish I was brave enough to get that tattoo; I have considered getting a medical alert bracelet that says DNR but I love the "drug me and unplug me" addition.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583432502029443.post-77156182439861161252015-10-24T13:01:16.042-07:002015-10-24T13:01:16.042-07:00Every body & their brothers should read: "...Every body & their brothers should read: " Saved by The Light " by Dannion Brinkley & " Adventures Out Of The Body " by William Buhlman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583432502029443.post-58929821346679344432015-10-24T12:25:35.694-07:002015-10-24T12:25:35.694-07:00I'm not quite at the point of owning only the ...I'm not quite at the point of owning only the clothes on my back, throwing them out when they get dirty and buying replacements. I have time to do laundry, since I'm not spending all my time fighting bad guys.Al Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097190974559622416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583432502029443.post-88266940013115778722015-10-24T10:13:42.730-07:002015-10-24T10:13:42.730-07:00Every nomad (and wannabe) should read a Jack Reach...Every nomad (and wannabe) should read a Jack Reacher novel, if only to learn how to travel light.<br /><br />Great idea on the tattoo.Wayne Wirshttp://waynewirs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583432502029443.post-36293387541960387442015-10-24T09:58:06.745-07:002015-10-24T09:58:06.745-07:00Great post and excellent tattoo. My spouse and I ...Great post and excellent tattoo. My spouse and I have been spending some time thinking about whether or not to accept CPR. The thought of broken ribs and possibly a sternum is not appealing. Guess we'll go think some more. <br />Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.com