***What Are You Smoking, February 2024?***

[Simmerdown☕️]

Naproxen is notoriously bad for the liver and kidneys, morphine is safer, providing the dosage is correct of course.

NSAIDs properly taken & as long as used when appropriate are perfectly safe for most folks with minor muscle aches , strains & pains. Any medication, whether it be Naproxen or MORPHINE can lead to significant metabolic issues &/or dependent addiction potentially. That said, my recommendation to take proper dosage of Aleve for muscle aches periodically should always be taken with your physician awareness & approval. Also, unless a doctor recommends it for a given situation, I’d not suggest Morphine or any other narcotic medicine a safer option for muscle aches and pains.
PS…always consult your physician when taking any medication . ️

 

[RonB]

GLP Montgomery in a Cavicchi Rusticated Bent Brandy.

 

[Birddog66]

Pain relievers in general are tough. The sensation of pain is necessary. People without it tend to die at young ages. Effective relief without addiction or side effects is the holy grail for the pharmaceutical industry.

I should live to a ripe old age then

 

[Birddog66]

NSAIDs properly taken & as long as used when appropriate are perfectly safe for most folks with minor muscle aches , strains & pains. Any medication, whether it be Naproxen or MORPHINE can lead to significant metabolic issues &/or dependent addiction potentially. That said, my recommendation to take proper dosage of Aleve for muscle aches periodically should always be taken with your physician awareness & approval. Also, unless a doctor recommends it for a given situation, I’d not suggest Morphine or any other narcotic medicine a safer option for muscle aches and pains.
PS…always consult your physician when taking any medication . ️

I’m merely referring to its effects on one’s organs, opiates although highly addictive have little detrimental effect on the liver and kidneys etc compared to naproxen, I don’t think I’ve seen such a long list of side effects coming with any other medication compared to that stuff.
I just accept the pain nowadays, you learn to live with it eventually.

 

[Birddog66]

PS Bullseye in a Jeantet President de Jubilee, 1966. A bottle of Burton strong ale and a little Dalwhinnie Winters Gold.

 

[JimInks]

Passing the first third of this bowl of pre-2014 Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem in the military mount style. No walks today thanks to the continual rain.

 

[LeafErikson]

Pegasus. Probably close to 200 bowls have been smoked in this pipe since I received it on Dec. 12

 

[JimInks]

I wanted to share this photo. It is my sister-in-law's cat, picked up from the street. A curious love for stuffed animals, he also talks, I don't know what he means, but when you talk to him, sometimes he answers you in his language. He arrived on the porch of my sister-in-law's house, almost dying. Thank you Jim, for your love for these special animals.View attachment 287556

Thank you for the kind words, and your cat story. Tell your sister-in-law that I think she's great for rescuing a living being in need.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I’m merely referring to its effects on one’s organs, opiates although highly addictive have little detrimental effect on the liver and kidneys etc compared to naproxen, I don’t think I’ve seen such a long list of side effects coming with any other medication compared to that stuff.
I just accept the pain nowadays, you learn to live with it eventually.

And Sir, I never intended to under cut your understanding that Naproxen and other NSAIDs could be have serious effects on stomach& other organs. For me, I use NSAIDs sparingly and only when my back goes on the fritz. And, then I take it once a day when needed to relieve inflammation which it does. For some, NSAIDs provide no relief at all. And, you’re right living with tolerable pain is a life process, which will all likely face at some point as we get on. IMHO, some folks are afraid of any discomfort. When I first started out…a patient once told me that getting old is all about dealing with pain…I’m beginning to find out he was spot on. That said…life is good and your posts. ️

 

[JimInks]

Milan tobacco Prince Albert match in an Academy Award pipe. Lots to do today and tomorrow in prep for my surgery Tuesday. I'll be in a sling for up to 6wks. So, little ability to do my normal work. View attachment 287671

Best of luck to you, buddy.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

View attachment 287690Pegasus. Probably close to 200 bowls have been smoked in this pipe since I received it on Dec. 12

Looking great there & appreciate your dedication to the Meer. ️

 

[dublinpiper90]

Black Shag in a Kaywoodie

 

[PaulRVA]

View attachment 287690Pegasus. Probably close to 200 bowls have been smoked in this pipe since I received it on Dec. 12

Thats one of the most even color turns Ive seen. A time lapse slide show on that pipe would be killer.

 

[Birddog66]

View attachment 287690Pegasus. Probably close to 200 bowls have been smoked in this pipe since I received it on Dec. 12

Lovely even colouring on that

 

[BenMN]

Milan tobacco Prince Albert match in an Academy Award pipe. Lots to do today and tomorrow in prep for my surgery Tuesday. I'll be in a sling for up to 6wks. So, little ability to do my normal work. View attachment 287671

Best wishes Ted

You mentioned you will quit for a short time, to help with healing?

I'd be interested to know what you think your first smoke back will be, compared to what it actually is!

 

[Birddog66]

And Sir, I never intended to under cut your understanding that Naproxen and other NSAIDs could be have serious effects on stomach& other organs. For me, I use NSAIDs sparingly and only when my back goes on the fritz. And, then I take it once a day when needed to relieve inflammation which it does. For some, NSAIDs provide no relief at all. And, you’re right living with tolerable pain is a life process, which will all likely face at some point as we get on. IMHO, some folks are afraid of any discomfort. When I first started out…a patient once told me that getting old is all about dealing with pain…I’m beginning to find out he was spot on. That said…life is good and your posts. ️

Thank you sir, your patient isn’t far wrong although I don’t consider myself old at 57, just really unlucky . Although not as unlucky as some so I try to count my blessings and take pleasure in the little things.
Like yourself it’s my back that causes me the most grief, tricky things they are.

 

[Birddog66]

Milan tobacco Prince Albert match in an Academy Award pipe. Lots to do today and tomorrow in prep for my surgery Tuesday. I'll be in a sling for up to 6wks. So, little ability to do my normal work. View attachment 287671

All the best and wishes for a quick recovery mate

 

[Ben.R.C]

La Brumeuse in a Satou billiard with Tsuishu and bamboo. Satou liked to paint the little divots in the bamboo black.

 

[Birddog66]

I’m watching Aces High atm, more interested in the pipes being smoked as usual. Having Brown Plug with some age on it in a Kaywoodie Shank logo No 5167, Grecian Briar.

 

[jakesmokes]

Exhausted Rooster in a Lasse Skovgaard. About half way through this tin. Great stuff definitely going to pick up more