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I've had my 5.11 8" ATAC boots for going on two years, I love them and they did everything 5.11 claimed. They've seen many, many hours. I haven't tested the water proofing lately but the sole is starting to seperate some so I'd imagine I have some leaks. I just ordered some Under Armour Valsetz, gonna give them a whirl

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they claim to be extremely lightweight and good traction. I work in a VERY hot rural area, might be perfect for summertime.


Enrolling in medic school in August, got two other EMTs from my county going with me. should be "fun"
 
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mct601 said:
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I've actually been looking at those for a while, I'd love to hear how they're working out for you after you've had 'em for a couple months.

I've earned the nickname "drips" at my current job because I sweat a lot very easily and my 5.11's aren't exactly moisture-wicking...
 
adamjh3 said:
I've actually been looking at those for a while, I'd love to hear how they're working out for you after you've had 'em for a couple months.

I've earned the nickname "drips" at my current job because I sweat a lot very easily and my 5.11's aren't exactly moisture-wicking...
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Yep I'm extremely hot natured, I sweat even in the middle of winter. I'm trying different things, I've found that I love the 5.11 Taclite EMS pants, do not like any kind of T-shirt for an undershirt that is not Hane's cotton, and the 5.11 boots are great but if I can find lighter/better wicking boots it'd be great.
 
It's such a beautiful day out. I just got back from a run and i feel great, ill feel even better after i shower!!!
 
Partner and i just played cotton eyed joe over the pa. Someone must have slipped crack into my lemonade.
 
YCALR said:
It's such a beautiful day out. I just got back from a run and i feel great, ill feel even better after i shower!!!
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I'm dying for a run, but I'm on shift today :(
 
Sasha said:
Partner and i just played cotton eyed joe over the pa. Someone must have slipped crack into my lemonade.
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Lol we used to do that when we'd drive through the medical center. Cotton eyed Joe, PB&J time, and the Hamster dance :P
 
I have never picked up a bigger :censored::censored::censored::censored::censored::censored::censored: in my life. Insults to sexuality, racial slurs, physical threats. At least seeing him get shown a trick by ER restraints was satisfying.
 
Was there some sort of psychiatric problem with him?
 
Start my first day of third rides tomorrow morning.

Just realized that if I go to bed at 10pm which would be the earliest I have gone to bed all year. Then I would still only get 5.5 hours of sleep.

BLAHH

BUT IM EXCITED! So I won't complain.
 
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Working a Paramedic stand-by at the drag strip is the best way to end a 126 hour week... yay overtime.
 
I want some midazolam and some grape fruit juice to make it better (Only Vene will know the reason for the grape fruit juice).
 
medicRob said:
I want some midazolam and some grape fruit juice to make it better (Only Vene will know the reason for the grape fruit juice).
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If I'm not mistaken, it increases the serum concentration, not just of benzo's, but a lot of different meds (MAOI's being the really dangerous one). Can't say I remember the mechanism though.
 
usalsfyre said:
If I'm not mistaken, it increases the serum concentration, not just of benzo's, but a lot of different meds (MAOI's being the really dangerous one). Can't say I remember the mechanism though.
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Yep. Good Job, usalsfyre. It binds to CYP3A4 enzymes in the intestinal tract, reducing the absorption of certain medications. I always make it a point to slip grapefruit into my SAMPLE history during Last Oral Intake with something along the lines of,

"Have you had any grape fruit juice or grape fruit lately?"

Here is a Harvard paper on it:
http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update0206d.shtml

List of some of the meds affected by grapefruit:

Baycol (Cerivastatin)
Mevacor (Lovastatin)
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Ebastine
Seldane (Terfenadine, taken off the U.S. market)
Nimotop (Nimodipine)
Nitrendipine
Plendil (Felodipine)
Pranidipine
Sular (Nisoldipine)
Buspar (Buspirone)
Halcion (Triazolam)
Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
Valium (Diazepam)
Versed (Midazolam)
Propulsid (Cisapride, taken off the U.S. market)
Neoral (Cyclosporine)
Prograf (Tacrolimus)
Methadone
Viagra (Sildenafil)
Losartan
Digoxin
 
Anjel1030 said:
Start my first day of third rides tomorrow morning.

Just realized that if I go to bed at 10pm which would be the earliest I have gone to bed all year. Then I would still only get 5.5 hours of sleep.

BLAHH

BUT IM EXCITED! So I won't complain.
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Don't worry the lack of sleep will give you that authentic world weary air of authenticity :)
 
Happiness is a warm gun... bang, bang -- shoot, shoot.
 
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