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health @ www.talios.comhttp://www.talios.com/(health) Copyright 2008 www.talios.comMark DerricuttSun, 20 Jul 2008 13:04:00 GMThealth @ www.talios.comhttp://server1.blog-city.com/images/bc_v5_logo_small.gifhttp://www.talios.com/360http://backend.userland.com/rssUncomfortably Numbhttp://www.talios.com/uncomfortably_numb.htmhttp://www.talios.com/uncomfortably_numb.htmTue, 15 Apr 2008 13:33:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=uncomfortably%5FnumbMark DerricuttSo I was sitting there talking to my Dad on MSN earlier, when shortly after commenting he hadn't dislocated his hip for awhile (long story) he goes silent, then follows up with "just dislocated the hip... calling ambulance":

Initially I just paused, or lagged as a surreal numbness uncomfortably came over me - know what pain my dad must be feeling as he says he's calling an ambulance. I re-read what I'm seeing, subtly noticing that what was well typed (spelling errors aside) has turned into what I can only imagine was an agonizing one handed chicken pecked attempt at typing a goodbye message.

Knowing that I'm a 6 or so hour drive away, and hopelessly useless for anything in the situation leaves me feeling empty and drained.

Hope you're feeling better soon dad - miss you, love you.

]]>karting and bowlinghttp://www.talios.com/karting_and_bowling.htmhttp://www.talios.com/karting_and_bowling.htmSat, 14 Jul 2007 11:41:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=karting%5Fand%5FbowlingMark DerricuttThis might explain part of the agony I'm currently feeling:

Stiff legs, bruises, sore neck (karting isn't supposed to be a contact sport right?) - after the racing we (work mates) headed off for 10 Pin Bowling where I prompted felt the tendon in the back of my foot go 'snap' like a rubber-band taking me out of the game - doh.

Thankfully there doesn't seem to be any serious damage (although admittedly I've not seen a doctor yet which I will if the pain continues) and there doesn't seem to be much pain or swelling remaining (other than stiffness).

Needless to say I don't think I'll be playing 10 Pin again for awhile...

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]]>Bikely - Bicycle path sharing...http://www.talios.com/bikely__bicycle_path_sharing.htmhttp://www.talios.com/bikely__bicycle_path_sharing.htmWed, 27 Sep 2006 22:59:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=bikely%5F%5Fbicycle%5Fpath%5FsharingMark DerricuttAn old coworker just pointed me to Bikely - a new(ish) website for sharing your bike rides with the world. I've just entered my old regular ride from Onehunga to Mangere Bridge that I used to ride often when living off Church Street.

Mmmm - I might have to take the bike over the redo the ride sometime...

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]]>bikeridingmapshealth32http://www.talios.com/32.htmhttp://www.talios.com/32.htmMon, 29 May 2006 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=32Mark DerricuttHappy Birthday to Me ;-)

Thanks for the birth mum.

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]]>videosmokinghumourfunnyWorst half second everhttp://www.talios.com/worsthalfsecond.htmhttp://www.talios.com/worsthalfsecond.htmMon, 18 Jul 2005 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=worsthalfsecondMark DerricuttMy parents were up in Auckland prior to flying out to England for a holiday, so I took them over to my brother and his wife's new house for dinner. The meal was an tasty home cooked roast, the fireplace was blazing with a warm fire, the rain outside lightly and the icecream and berry desert was lovely...

As we returned to the motel, I had the worst 1/2 second of my life, and whilst mum didn't say much - I'm sure it was even worse for her.

The drive way approaching the front glass doors of the motel were wet, and somewhat slippery, the very worn welcome map recessed about an inch in the floor, with about 1/2 an inch gap before it even started. Now, if you're thinking ahead you'll might guess whats coming up - a slippery surface mixed with the floor suddenly being "not quite where it should" unfortunately leads to a distinct lack in balance, oh - and did I mention the large glass doors directly infront of us?

Moments later my mothers head bashes hard against the glass (which thankfully did NOT break, as we'd be in a much worse situation) leaving her curled up on the floor. Whilst myself, my father, and the security guard scrambled to lift her up and make sure shes ok, the duty manager of the Airport Gateway Motel just say by and watched without a care in the world.

When I enquired if he had a first aid kit and suggested getting someone to look at the slippery entrance way he just rolled his eyes saying "oh, I guess I'll get someone to look at it..." - no sign of concern at the well being and safety of a customer.

Thankfully there was harm beyond a few grazes and some harsh looking bruises, but I left that motel with a distinct feeling of disgust at the night managers (lack of) behaviour. Hopefully it doesn't hamper my parents holiday abroad at all...

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]]>aucklandholidayaccidentNew riding record...http://www.talios.com/new_riding_record.htmhttp://www.talios.com/new_riding_record.htmSat, 02 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=new%5Friding%5FrecordMark Derricutt

It also seems like I'll be remaining in this house after it sells, which is great as I won't need to pack anything, but it also means I'll remain close to these enjoyable cycling routes...

I was just rereading through some old forums and found a post I made to one of the cycling usenet groups at the beginning of last year and liked this followup from "RobertF":

Just remember this, Christipher Reaves would give all he has to be able to feel the pain you are feeling after riding a few miles. Do you think he would complain or stop riding? So just think how lucky we are to be able to work our bodies to the point of pain and exhaustion..

Whenever I'm out and feel the pain, I keep thinking back to this comment - I might not like the pain, but I sure as hell like the ability to feel that pain...

]]>Sunday Morning Ridehttp://www.talios.com/sunday_morning_ride.htmhttp://www.talios.com/sunday_morning_ride.htmSun, 26 Sep 2004 05:38:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=sunday%5Fmorning%5FrideMark Derricutt

Starting from [1] and heading out to [2], over to [3], all the way back along to [4], and back to [1] to complete the circuit. It's a short course, 5.69km ( according to the ride computer ) in around 18 minutes. I tell ya thou, even if I get alot fitter from riding, I don't think I'll ride for much further in one sitting untill my arse stops hurting as much as it did after even this short ride; maybe I need a better saddle for the bike.

As you can see, I still have the original fat gripping tires that are more suited to mountain biking, rather than road riding which I'm using the bike for, I should really look at getting some more "road riding" tires - my current flatmate offered some of his old road tires, but I'm the kinda guy who likes to get things new if possible. The question is - do I just need tires, or tires and rims, and weather theres any benefit in either; i.e. thinner rims on thinner road tyres, as opposed to fatter road tires on my existing rims.

Any bikers out there with suggestions?

]]>\m/ MetalExercise 101 \m/http://www.talios.com/m_metalexercise_101_m.htmhttp://www.talios.com/m_metalexercise_101_m.htmTue, 29 Jun 2004 10:38:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=m%5Fmetalexercise%5F101%5FmMark DerricuttLeave Comment

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]]>Weight Watchers...http://www.talios.com/weight_watchers_3.htmhttp://www.talios.com/weight_watchers_3.htmThu, 11 Mar 2004 04:25:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=weight%5Fwatchers%5F3Mark DerricuttLeave Comment

]]>Weight Watchers - take that you skanky sausages...http://www.talios.com/weight_watchers__take_that_you_skanky_sausages.htmhttp://www.talios.com/weight_watchers__take_that_you_skanky_sausages.htmThu, 05 Feb 2004 00:57:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=weight%5Fwatchers%5F%5Ftake%5Fthat%5Fyou%5Fskanky%5FsausagesMark DerricuttLeave Comment

]]>down down down ewps, not gone yet...http://www.talios.com/down_down_down_ewps_not_gone_yet.htmhttp://www.talios.com/down_down_down_ewps_not_gone_yet.htmThu, 29 Jan 2004 01:08:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=down%5Fdown%5Fdown%5Fewps%5Fnot%5Fgone%5FyetMark DerricuttLeave Comment

]]>Down but nowhere near out...http://www.talios.com/down_but_nowhere_near_out.htmhttp://www.talios.com/down_but_nowhere_near_out.htmThu, 15 Jan 2004 01:41:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=down%5Fbut%5Fnowhere%5Fnear%5FoutMark DerricuttWeight Watchers meeting, down 1.4kg for a total of 20.9 since July last year. W00t.

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]]>Weight losshttp://www.talios.com/weight_loss.htmhttp://www.talios.com/weight_loss.htmThu, 04 Dec 2003 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=weight%5FlossMark DerricuttLeave Comment

]]>Weight Watchershttp://www.talios.com/weight_watchers_2.htmhttp://www.talios.com/weight_watchers_2.htmThu, 01 Jan 1998 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.talios.com/console/comments/popup/?f=weight%5Fwatchers%5F2Mark DerricuttWEIGHT LOSS

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