I ( a small 50ish woman, with modest mechanical skills) bought myself a Mantis mini tiller, with the 2 stroke engine. I assembled it last night, using the instructional dvd included, and it all went just fine. I put the proper gas/oil mixture in, and following the instructions, started it up and tilled a bit just to say I could! Tonight, I attempted the same amazing feat, and flooded the engine. This wasn't terribly surprising, in my experience with lawn care equipment, but I was disappointed. Anyone have any cool tricks or suggestions for me to be able to start this beast consistently and easily. I did spring for the fast start model, which makes this even more ironic. I will note that I have NOT gotten it to start YET this evening. I plan to just leave it be until maybe tomorrow, to let the gas evaporate and try it again. (It was too hot to till anyway, damn it.)
posted by LaBellaStella
on May 16, 2013 -
10 answers
Photoshop semi-newbie here, using CS5. When I create a rectangular selection on a new layer over a layer with a photo, then apply a stroke to create a simple frame, I'd also like to create a subtle drop shadow that would stay outside the shape. That is, the drop shadow should show up on the outside edges of 2 of the sides of the entire rectangular selection, but not inside the other 2 edges. The drop shadow should not be applied to the stroke itself.
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posted by wexford_arts
on Aug 14, 2012 -
6 answers
I am a 25-year-old male. During a recent routine physical, my doctor discovered a heart murmur. Subsequent echocardiograms led to a diagnosis of patent foramen ovale (PFO). I have a history of migraines with aura, so it's kind of nice to know that this may be related.
Anyway, my doctor said that I should immediately start a baby aspirin regimen to decrease my risk of a stroke. I also have a history of GI problems (IBS symptoms as a kid, occasional bleeding in the stool and other unpleasant things) and am therefore a little apprehensive about beginning the regimen.
YANMD, but what do you guys think about whether the stroke risk for a 25-year-old male outweighs the GI risks associated with aspirin?
posted by Enneking
on Jan 4, 2012 -
19 answers
Are there helpful online resources for adults who want to learn swimming strokes? We can both swim, but we'd like to develop proper form.
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posted by Ignatius J. Reilly
on Sep 21, 2011 -
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My mother had a stroke (it seems like a transient ischemic attack) but she won't be in the States until Friday morning. And there are many relationship issues mixed into this. What should I do? Previously
this question. (I had decided to spend one week, this week of 3/6, at home and one week, next week, with SO.)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 10, 2011 -
14 answers
Interesting, intelligent, but easy-to-read and understand books for an adult with stroke-related brain damage?
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posted by cilantro
on Aug 6, 2010 -
16 answers
My dog had a stroke. Her head is now tilted to one side and one of her eyes is sort of bulgy. I'm trying to understand what the world is like for her now. How does the world look after a stroke to the stroke victim?
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posted by vizsla
on Jul 21, 2010 -
10 answers
What resources are available (specifically in the state of Iowa) to assist elderly/disabled persons who require full-time care but lack the funds to be able to afford this on their own?
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posted by khelvan
on Jul 5, 2010 -
12 answers
Birth control woes! My girlfriend suffers from migraines with auras, has rather heavy periods that sometimes leave her anaemic and require opiate painkillers, which means she is basically screwed for all the birth control options I can find. Ladies in this situation, have any tips?
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posted by anonymous
on May 15, 2010 -
39 answers
About 4 weeks ago, my father had a stroke. He's more or less recovered now and is finally going to see a neurologist for his follow-up. What questions should he ask?
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posted by wabbittwax
on Aug 4, 2009 -
7 answers
What are some easy computer games my stepdad can play? He had a stroke a few years ago, and that has seriously limited what kind of games he can manage. He sits at home all day and plays non-stop Solitaire and FreeCell. I figure there's got to be some better options for him.
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posted by spockette
on Jun 2, 2009 -
28 answers
My grandmother had a stroke and I'm looking for lists of practical words to put on flashcards for her.
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posted by hypervenom
on May 16, 2009 -
13 answers
I teach chess to kids once a week. Yesterday one little girl, 10 years old, told me that she wouldn't be able to come to class anymore because she would be "going to the stroke clinic" 3 times a week, which conflicted with my chess class. Why would a healthy-looking 10 year old girl be going to a stroke clinic?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 9, 2009 -
16 answers
What is the best aluminum boat and motor combination that can be used for saltwater or freshwater that can be towed with a Mazda 6 wagon?
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posted by Craiggy83
on Mar 30, 2009 -
9 answers
Are expensive, precautionary tests for health preventive maintenance an abuse of the medical system?
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posted by netbros
on Aug 4, 2008 -
17 answers
I had a stroke three months ago, and although I’ve lost very little functionality, I would like to find some sort of exercises to improve my reading and writing capability.
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posted by kthxbeth
on Jul 31, 2008 -
6 answers
What's the real deal with hormonal birth control and migraines? Internet says there are stroke risks, my doctor(s) say not to worry.
Asking for general info from anyone who'd done research on this, not specific medical advice.
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posted by Mr Bunnsy
on Apr 20, 2008 -
9 answers
My Dad, now 70, suffered a massive stroke around 2 and a half years ago. He is quadriplegic and his wakefulness is limited. I need help to improve the quality of his life. Lots more info inside
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posted by razzman
on Mar 6, 2008 -
8 answers
STROKE filter: Need items to purchase/exercises to help right-handed stroke victim regain mobility on left side, please!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 3, 2008 -
2 answers
I have some friends (a married couple) from Denver who have just found out that 1) his mother had a stroke at the age of 70, 2) his mother was a hoarder, and has kept everything in her house for the past thirty-plus years that she's been living alone (with no power, heat, or water) 3) in Peoria, IL. I'm trying to find resources that they can use on their limited budget for psychological (support group), financial, and other assistance.
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posted by SpecialK
on Nov 19, 2007 -
10 answers
I need an economical way for a stroke victim to communicate via a simple keyboard or typewriter, or other simple method.
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posted by disclaimer
on Sep 21, 2007 -
11 answers
A 60-something father has begun lying to me, in manipulative ways. My mom blows it off as not a big deal, as do my siblings. Is there anything I can do? Is everyone in denial?
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posted by anonymous
on May 1, 2007 -
17 answers
I suffer from a disability unrecognized in this jurisdiction, and in most places. I now find out that several doctors missed something important, I think, and I feel very let down and not sure what to do or who I could possibly trust to help me in an objective sense.
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posted by Listener
on Apr 3, 2007 -
50 answers
We would like to purchase a new
wheelchair for our father, who suffered from a stroke some years ago and can only control the right side of his body. Main criteria: one-arm drive (or can be otherwise operated with only right limbs), portable and lightweight.
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posted by leptin
on Mar 24, 2007 -
6 answers
Six months ago, my 50-year-old mother had a serious stroke, and the nursing home that she's in now considers her recovered enough to move on to an assisted living or daily home health care situation. I'm trying to help my 75-year-old grandparents figure out what to do.
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posted by cilantro
on Aug 9, 2006 -
6 answers
Can I set defaults in Photoshop CS2? Specifically, I want to change the Layer Style "stroke" default.
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posted by pithy comment
on Mar 14, 2006 -
4 answers
What is the shelf life of the gasoline/oil mix that is used in 2 stroke engines? I use my chain saw 2-3 times a year and mixing fresh gas/oil mix every time is both wasteful and creates a disposal problem. How often should the gasoline in my emergency generator be changed?
posted by Raybun
on Feb 19, 2006 -
5 answers
Mysterious cat illness
Last night, my cat suddenly became distraught, spent a lot of time crying, began hissing at nothing, etc. I took him to the vet, they gave him valium, he started acting drunk. Today, he can no longer walk. I took him back to the vet, and they say he has no kidney/liver problems, that he's probably really sensitive to the valium, and to let him come down for a day or so. I think he may have had a stroke, but the vet said that is really hard to diagnose. Has anyone else had experience with a cat stroke/sudden paralysis/staying high *way* too long?
posted by omphale27
on Feb 5, 2005 -
26 answers
