Comments on: Flatlined

By: McD

McD — Wed, 06 Feb 2026 05:31:42 +0000

Robotic Voice: “Good morning Mr Paynter… this is your wake up call.”

Anything that makes you sweat for 20 minutes will help. No expensive equipment needed. I just go up and down stairs for 20. I go slow and get better but I do it until I sweat.

PS> If you want to see the bright light just look down into a copying machine.

“Dearly beloved, my ass…” or yours rather.

PS2> Shelley… stairs. Long brisk walks.

By: Karl

Karl — Tue, 05 Feb 2026 21:34:51 +0000

Happy to hear you’re okay. Man that sounded scary. Keeping my fingers crossed for those follow ups.

By: Frank Paynter

Frank Paynter — Tue, 05 Feb 2026 21:09:20 +0000

Doug. Dude. Young and strong? I’ll have to settle for strong at best.

By: Doug Alder

Doug Alder — Tue, 05 Feb 2026 20:57:18 +0000

Like BMO said Frank - look at the French - lots of wine, the more red wine the better - all that reservitrol and all - garlic yes tons of garlic (hmmm better make sure Beth eats lots too) and let’s not forget (close your eyes now Beth) mistresses - If you’re going to go French well it’s pretty much de rigueur, I’m sure Beth will understand if it’s necessary to keep you young and strong. Just thinking of what’s best for you Frank. .

By: Frank Paynter

Frank Paynter — Tue, 05 Feb 2026 18:40:09 +0000

Yes. I had an appointment yesterday, and another test with more tests to be scheduled and consultation with specialists. I’m lucky to be on Beth’s great insurance policy!

By: Liz Ditz

Liz Ditz — Tue, 05 Feb 2026 17:38:17 +0000

I step away from the computer and bad things happen.

Frank, you wrote:

On Monday I will make the appointment for the follow-up exam…

Well, did you?

And at our age (although I am a bit younger) we can’t afford to slack off on the fitness.

I hope this is a good wake-up call — get with the program, dude.

By: tamarika

tamarika — Mon, 04 Feb 2026 13:32:41 +0000

Oh dear Frank. Where have I been? Am thinking of you - holding you in my thoughts. You are a precious man. Take good care of yourself.

By: Zo

Zo — Mon, 04 Feb 2026 09:32:05 +0000

Look at it as a one-time-happening. A fluke. You know as well as I that The Hip Never Grow Old - thought it’s strange how all their friends do. And what is all the crap about coffee? Just be sure to get Organic, it’s a heavily sprayed crop, and sure tastes good sans herbicides!

Ultimately glad to have you among us - such as we are.

By: bmo

bmo — Mon, 04 Feb 2026 06:07:58 +0000

DUDE! I mean Dude!!!!! I have a diet for you. Quit working and go broke. Tea is a good substitute for the coffee. If stress has in any way been a contributing factor, outsource it. The French have much time on their hands. We have contacts there. Ignore Husband’s advice about swimming. He lives where winter is up a mountain. My old man - 89 this year and snowbound - walks two miles in his basement every day. But he’s nuts. Ex army, you know. Have you thought of punk rock? Joining a band? They seem to be skinny. If weight is the issue. But my god wear ear plugs. Tinnitus is no tradeoff for tachychardia. DUDE! Jesus we’re all being selfish here not wanting to lose you. Was Carla hot? You bet on The Giants didn’t you? Geez that was the easiest bet in the history of Sports. Probably that was it. The spike in the heart rate was all due to do the anticipation of seeing the Dullest Team of All Time falling to a bunch of ragamuffins.

By: Mrs. Parsnip

Mrs. Parsnip — Mon, 04 Feb 2026 02:47:00 +0000

I think that comment shows great insensitivity on your part. I think you might find many who will disagree with your assertion that “parnips suck badly”. If your paltry commenting forum allowed html, “badly” would be underlined or bolded. Mark my words.