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[Tara3117]

I had PRK (which is basically Lasik for people with really terrible vision) and I've been pretty happy with it. I did it 7 years ago I think. I recently got glasses for night driving and I've been warned that I'll need reading glasses when I hit 40, but at least they won't be bifocals.

 

As for the actual surgery, they gave me valium and a little stuffed turtle to hold and it was fine. That was the part I was most worried about and it wasn't bad at all. Then you just spend the next two days in the dark and you're basically fine. The healing time was longer for PRK than Lasik, but still worth it.

[Brad]

IMPORTANT T-SHIRT UPDATE!

 

OK, going to get a jump start on things for the t-shirts.

 

Assuming you are still in the club, send me a PM with the subject T-Shirt Club and include your choice of size (small through 4XL) and your mailing address.

 

I'll start a list and assuming you all post in September, October and November (or win another contest before then) you'll get your shirt. Sizes are first-come first-serve.

 

I'm doing this early so I know the quantities of each size I'll have left for giveaway and selling and if I need to order more of a certain size.

[kellis4321]

thanks Brad.  I sent you my info.

[Kanyon71]

Message Sent and I can't believe it's almost September.

[jesusluvu]

looks like FAO Schwarz is coming back so we might have a toy spot after all 

[MariahA]

Message sent to Brad. 2 hours away from my other Black Friday - huge kids consignment sale! So many deals to be found tonight!

[jstluvem]

Woohoo!
Thanks Brad

[wittenlover]

Ten years with no glasses seems like a good thing.  What happens after ten years?  Do it again?  Eyesight slowly reverts (or maybe declines from day #1)?  Eyesight is worse than before the surgery?  How much does lasik cost?

 

After about 10 years, I'll need glasses to correct my up close vision (which currently is very good), so I guess you could say my condition will reverse. It's apparently the nature of my eyes. Lasik is easily a couple grand and my insurance won't cover the doctor I'd want to go to for it, so it would be completely out of pocket. When my contacts + solutions run me roughly $400 over 5 years (and half of that is covered by insurance), not worth it to me for only 10 years' worth of benefit.

[Brad]

Shout out to the member who PMed me their address and t-shirt size despite not being in the club. Nice try

The shirts (at least the first batch of them) are scheduled to be delivered Tuesday. I’ll post pics when I get them along with the “extra” item exclusively for club members

[stationchief]

Brad, perhaps we need another list of folks who are still in the 'Club' once August is out this Saturday. Where has the month gone?

 

Oh, and info sent

[giz]

Nice. Thanks, Brad. PM sent.

[smurfgirl]

Info sent!


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[Kanyon71]

Brad, perhaps we need another list of folks who are still in the 'Club' once August is out this Saturday. Where has the month gone?

 

Oh, and info sent

The last few months have FLOWN by. It's crazy how quickly the end of the year is approaching.

[bossy1]

info sent...I hope(technically challenged sometimes)  ...hehe

[tracy0504]

I am ready for more conversation on this site...this is one of my highlights of the season since it allows me to discuss BF and Christmas whenever I want without judgement...at least I don't think anyone's judging me 

[rlbarajas]

Info sent


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[Brad]

Brad, perhaps we need another list of folks who are still in the 'Club' once August is out this Saturday. Where has the month gone?

 

We're still at 49 members. We haven't lost anyone since June and everyone is in for August already.

 

Here's the list:

 

abentley
BFgrl79
bluebear
Bopeep
bossy1
budgetsRsexy
chachn8r
cherry33778
chester5
cjdav
dantegirl
deelite
Doresia
Gator Pam
gatorburg
giz
HanShotFirst
hillbillyswife
ilikefree
jesusluvu
jstluvem
Kanyon71
kellis4321
kimpooh19
laddhorn
LainieB
len_mullen
m13april
magickallight
MariahA
mcwalker
mgreen
msyves
Peppermint
qtpie
racerfan
redeyejay
riven3d
rlbarajas
rockpzazz
sas377
smurfgirl
speeddiva
stacya
stationchief
stina629
sunni0913
totallyBF
tyreejames

 

Thanks to the 20+ of you who have PMed me your shirt info already. Hopefully I hear from the rest in the next week once everyone comes back for their September posts.

[magickallight]

Whooo -hoooo - still in the club. Info on it's way. Gotta add to t-shirt collection.

[bossy1]

I am ready for more conversation on this site...this is one of my highlights of the season since it allows me to discuss BF and Christmas whenever I want without judgement...at least I don't think anyone's judging me 

 I'm  judging you!!!...what took you so long to start?  lol

[speeddiva]

What a crazy month it’s been!

My Christmas lists got bigger...using DNA , I found my biological parents! My bio mom has passed away but I have 2 half-sisters from her and my biological father is still alive. He didn’t know I even existed so we have been getting to know each other. I have 1 half-sister from him. So long story short...I started 2018 as an orphaned only child and now I have a father again along with 3 sisters, a step mom, 2 nieces, a nephew and aunts, uncles and cousins!


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[BFgrl79]

Oh wow speeddiva, that’s amazing!

[rlbarajas]

That’s amazing speeddiva! Congratulations to you


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[sas377]

What a crazy month it’s been!

My Christmas lists got bigger...using DNA , I found my biological parents! My bio mom has passed away but I have 2 half-sisters from her and my biological father is still alive. He didn’t know I even existed so we have been getting to know each other. I have 1 half-sister from him. So long story short...I started 2018 as an orphaned only child and now I have a father again along with 3 sisters, a step mom, 2 nieces, a nephew and aunts, uncles and cousins!


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Congrats!  On the side, I am a Genetic Genealogist and a Search Angel with DNA Detectives.  Love hearing reunion stories!

[jesusluvu]

What a crazy month it’s been!

My Christmas lists got bigger...using DNA , I found my biological parents! My bio mom has passed away but I have 2 half-sisters from her and my biological father is still alive. He didn’t know I even existed so we have been getting to know each other. I have 1 half-sister from him. So long story short...I started 2018 as an orphaned only child and now I have a father again along with 3 sisters, a step mom, 2 nieces, a nephew and aunts, uncles and cousins!


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How wonderful!!!!!! This is so exciting and it is not even me!!!!! This made my day...... My wife and I love the Long lost family show and this would be a beautiful episode. I hope this new chapter in your life is filled with so much love and joy

[wittenlover]

Shout out to the member who PMed me their address and t-shirt size despite not being in the club. Nice try

The shirts (at least the first batch of them) are scheduled to be delivered Tuesday. I’ll post pics when I get them along with the “extra” item exclusively for club members

 

Wasn't me. I know I missed the cut. (DARN IT!!!) lol 

[Kash]

Wasn't me. I know I missed the cut. (DARN IT!!!) lol 

yep, I'm in the almost made it club too.... thats ok we can still try to win one in the contests

[tracy0504]

Wasn't me. I know I missed the cut. (DARN IT!!!) lol

Me too!!!! We'll just have to win one

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[rockpzazz]

I will send a PM sometime this weekend.  I can't believe its almost September already.  It's about time for the site to start picking up.

[racerfan]

I cannot believe it is SEPTEMBER!!   My Daughter went back to school on Tuesday, this is her last year of college.    My baby

Stationchief are you getting everything ready?  Let me know when you are setting up

[bossy1]

WOW...September already!...cant believe that I get to have MY one day a year to go shop crazy in less than 3 months...checking in for Sept....only 2 more check-ins till T-shirt time.

Thanks Brad this has been an awesome contest.