rbeetsme
1371 posts
Oct 04, 2013
4:36 AM
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Has anyone else gotten this email? Pretty obvious Jason has been scammed, I believe Jason is still in Indiana.
"I am in limassol cyprus at the moment.I am here for a conference and I
just had my bag stolen from me with my passport and personal effects.I
have been trying to sort things out with the necessary authorities and
I need some assistance from you.let me know if you can help
Jason"
jasonricci1@gmail.com
Last Edited by rbeetsme on Oct 10, 2013 6:48 PM
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orphan
302 posts
Oct 04, 2013
4:51 AM
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Sorry rbeetsme
We must have posted @ same time.
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SteamrollinStan
59 posts
Oct 04, 2013
5:20 AM
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Some dudes sittin in a straw shack workin out how to scam scam westerners with his pedal powered generator.
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2chops
170 posts
Oct 04, 2013
5:21 AM
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It is a scam. We had an email come in not long ago claiming to be a friend of ours from England. Needed bail to get out and reclaim confiscated pass port...I don't know how they knew that we knew the folks across the pond, but I knew they were trying to rip us off. We recently had 2 elderly neighbors get nailed by a crew from Jaimaca. So pass the word about that to your circle of friends. The Jaimacans claim they have a prize from Publishers Clearing House and need $100 to release it. Or they find our where you shop and say every time you shop there, your receipt is entered into a drawing and you won. Send $100 to release the prize money. You get the idea. So be on the look out.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.
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arzajac
1159 posts
Oct 04, 2013
5:21 AM
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Two clues this is a scam, the recipient(s) are all BCCed and the reply-to is different than the sent email address (jasonricci1@yahoo.com)
It's probably just a virus. I recommend Ubuntu.
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Custom overblow harps. Harmonica service and repair.
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kudzurunner
4289 posts
Oct 04, 2013
5:22 AM
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I haven't gotten this particular email from Jason's email address, but I've gotten a dozen such emails from "friends" over the years.
It's a sure sign that somebody's email account has been hacked. My friends (for the most part) are literate native English speakers, but the emails almost always aren't, and that's the giveaway.
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rbeetsme
1373 posts
Oct 04, 2013
5:59 AM
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I should have known, and I just sent him a Bassman, 2 RE-10's, a dozen Marine Bands and a box of Moon Pies.
Last Edited by rbeetsme on Oct 04, 2013 5:59 AM
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HarveyHarp
522 posts
Oct 04, 2013
8:00 AM
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I got it too, and notified him that his email has been compromised, and suggested that he change his password
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HarveyHarp
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barbequebob
2348 posts
Oct 04, 2013
8:12 AM
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I haven't gotten that email but there was a similar scan on FB using a member of the Harp-L forum name.
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Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
CD available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bbmaglinte
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Jim Rumbaugh
928 posts
Oct 04, 2013
8:23 AM
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I received it too.
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theharmonicaclub.com (of Huntington, WV)
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arzajac
1161 posts
Oct 04, 2013
9:18 AM
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Online identity theft is the most sincere form of flattery!
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I replied to the email saying I bought a plane ticket to Limassol and should be there on Sunday. "Hang on, Brother! I'm coming!"
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Custom overblow harps. Harmonica service and repair.
Last Edited by arzajac on Oct 04, 2013 9:19 AM
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Buzadero
1141 posts
Oct 04, 2013
9:22 AM
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Maybe we will have seats close together.
In Cypress, it's good to have someone to watch your six.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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Buzadero
1142 posts
Oct 04, 2013
9:40 AM
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JR just emailed me. He's aware and is appropriately disgusted.
At least, I think it was him.......
I guess I'll know for sure when Andrew and I meet him for dinner.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
Last Edited by Buzadero on Oct 04, 2013 9:54 AM
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HarveyHarp
523 posts
Oct 04, 2013
10:05 AM
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Jason emailed me and said he took care of it. So, worry not.
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nacoran
7192 posts
Oct 04, 2013
11:32 AM
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Doh, I saw the other thread didn't have any comments. Now is the stage where everyone tries to forward this to Jason's attention. Sorry for that Jason. My intentions were good.
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rbeetsme
1374 posts
Oct 04, 2013
12:29 PM
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Wish I'd kept the Moon Pies.
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Jim Rumbaugh
929 posts
Oct 04, 2013
12:59 PM
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For those that are interested here is the request I received from "Jason Ricci" the scam.....
Thanks,I need to borrow about 950 dollars, will pay back as soon as i get home. Western Union Money transfer is the fastest option to wire funds to me. All you have to do is to locate the nearest western union shop to you and they will have the money sent in minutes. See details needed for WU transfer below.
Name: Jason Ricci,
Limassol, Cyprus.
You will need to email me the reference number,senders name and address as it's stated on the payment slip as soon as you make transfer so I can receive money here.
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theharmonicaclub.com (of Huntington, WV)
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arnenym
216 posts
Oct 04, 2013
1:27 PM
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His facebook account has not be stolen.
He explain what happend there.
Jason's Facebook
Last Edited by arnenym on Oct 04, 2013 1:27 PM
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JInx
560 posts
Oct 04, 2013
6:52 PM
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Greatest topic of all time
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Sun, sun, sun
Burn, burn, burn
Soon, soon, soon
Moon, moon, moon
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The Stick
29 posts
Oct 06, 2013
10:14 PM
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I got the same message. Adam, the "reply to" is the same as the "from". Jason has my number, I suggested he call it. I went back and forth with the writer (whoever he is) a few times. He claimed he was in "real bad shape" and "could really use the help". One day before getting the fishy email, I was having an actual email conversation with Jason via his same email address. After I suggested that the writer call me, I recieved no further contact.
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Moon Cat
287 posts
Oct 10, 2013
8:49 AM
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Hey everyone thanks for the concern. Yes my email was hacked and the worse part of it was/is they deleted all my old sent/received emails and contacts, presumably to cipher through them for info etc. I have been out of touch with the harp community and world in general for a a few months now as it has become imperative that I take my mental health and sobriety more seriously then ever before. I have just been concentrating on 12 step groups, therapy, and my overall health more so then ever before because I recently have faced more challenges in those areas then ever before. I sincerely appreciate all your support. I am looking forward to doing more videos, recordings, lessons and gigs someday, hopefully soon but right now that is not a pressing priority. I very much appreciate Gary Hodgeson's help in re-issuing my old out of print recordings and that money has helped a bit to make this break possible additionally I have been doing some sparse session work here and there to make ends meet. Thank you so much to everyone I do so ver7y much cherish all of your love and sport!
Jason Ricci
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harp-er
461 posts
Oct 10, 2013
9:04 AM
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Right on, Mr. Cat. One day at a time. All blessings your way.
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timeistight
1399 posts
Oct 10, 2013
9:05 AM
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So glad to hear you're concentrating in your health, Jason. Plenty of time for the harp once that's sorted.
All the best.
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Gnarly
725 posts
Oct 10, 2013
10:13 AM
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Go with what works--I am sure you won't forget how to play the harmonica!
We all want you to reemerge healthy and happy--thanks for checking in, sorry about the hack . . .
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smwoerner
224 posts
Oct 10, 2013
11:00 AM
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It might be nice if a mod could change the thread title to hacked or email hacked...
I don't think Jason really needs sc*m and his name in a title.
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Purveyor of Optimized New and Refurbished Harmonicas.
scott@scottwoerner.com
Last Edited by smwoerner on Oct 10, 2013 11:02 AM
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MUDHOUND
25 posts
Oct 10, 2013
4:18 PM
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It's always some kind of drama with this guy.
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Gnarly
726 posts
Oct 10, 2013
4:52 PM
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Well, Brother Jason is the dramatic type.
I certainly admire his passion, and wish him well.
Each of us must do the things that matter.
Last Edited by Gnarly on Oct 10, 2013 4:55 PM
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MUDHOUND
26 posts
Oct 10, 2013
4:55 PM
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No cheap shot at all. It's fact. There's always some kind of drama going on with him. It never seems to end, yet he can do no wrong here.
Last Edited by MUDHOUND on Oct 10, 2013 4:57 PM
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kudzurunner
4301 posts
Oct 10, 2013
6:40 PM
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Mudhound, your most recent post has my vote as the most inadvertently hilarious post EVER contributed to this forum. And it's only your 26th! Amazing.
"There's always some kind of drama going on with him."
That's the definition of the blues. What's funny is that you don't seem to know this.
"I can't quit you baby, but I've got to put you down for a while." Surely you've heard of Otis Rush? Check out this video. It's dramatic:
I don't know your definition of the blues. Perhaps it's grounded in accountancy. But even accountants have a sense of drama. "I've been adding up your receipts, baby, and they just don't quite tally as exactly as I wish they did."
You make drama sound like a bad thing. Where did you get your concept of the blues? I'm all ears. But only after you've listened to the entire video I've posted above. Until you've done that, I won't be convinced that you have any idea what you're talking about.
"The blues singer translates every happening into his own intimate inconvenience."
--John Work, Fisk University, AMERICAN NEGRO SONGS (1940)
Last Edited by kudzurunner on Oct 10, 2013 6:47 PM
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MUDHOUND
27 posts
Oct 10, 2013
7:05 PM
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Nope. I’m not brawling with the diehard JR faction who never fail to try and justify. I’ve followed the story. I know the history. It’s not mandatory that I drink the JR kool-aid. I have my opinion.
Let’s just leave it at that and agree to disagree.
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KingoBad
1401 posts
Oct 10, 2013
7:36 PM
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Mudhound, you act as if none of us personally know Jason. He's not just "that guy" to many of us. It's not about you commenting on his work or situation, it's that you are snarking about someone many of us know and have kind regards for because of that.
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Danny
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Sarge
353 posts
Oct 10, 2013
7:58 PM
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Very true Danny. I consider him a friend and fully support his efforts to improve his personal life. I don't care if he can play a harmonica or not.
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Wisdom does not always come with old age. Sometimes old age arrives alone.
Last Edited by Sarge on Oct 10, 2013 8:01 PM
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HarveyHarp
528 posts
Oct 10, 2013
10:51 PM
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sonny3
51 posts
Oct 11, 2013
12:43 AM
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MUDHOUND'S creating drama.Who doesn't have drama?
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The Iceman
1213 posts
Oct 11, 2013
3:11 AM
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MUDHOUND has a good point and should be allowed to draw his own conclusions/opinions without argument or debate regarding right/wrong.
KingoBad sez "Mudhound, you act as if none of us personally know Jason."
That statement is slightly askew...it is an assumption based on the poster's outlook. Isn't it more a projection of the poster's thought process than a real incite into MUDHOUND?
On this list and others, Jason has a small army of staunch supporters that jump to his defense when someone makes a critical comment...more so than I've seen with any other harmonica player.
Don't know if this is good or bad...it just is.
Jason has extreme talent attached to extreme demons.
What he is going through now is very difficult. Not everyone can make it through.
Hope he does.
Time will tell.
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The Iceman
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Stokes Bay Slim
25 posts
Oct 11, 2013
7:52 AM
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I don't consider myself a worshipper of anyone but it's pretty much fact that Jason is an extraordinary harp player who has given us so much with his videos etc. and taken so very little. I hope he still gets paid for cd sales cause' I just got myself another from Amazon. All best wishes to Jason from me as well.
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Frank
2981 posts
Oct 11, 2013
8:53 AM
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"it has become imperative that I take my mental health and sobriety more seriously than ever before."
I hope and pray that Jason can faithfully live out that mandate above that he shared with us.
Jason is wise enough to fully comprehend how crucial every decision is that he makes in order to live up to what he knows is truly important in life.
He is a relatively young man and is approaching a new decade of his life the 40's...
It can end up being the greatest 10 years of his life... what a blessing it is to have a new day to make things right and step up to the plate of adulthood :)
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Kingley
3193 posts
Oct 12, 2013
6:36 AM
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FIghting a battle with any kind of addiction is never an easy task. That fight is probably made harder by seeing people discuss your problems for all the world to see, especially when many of those same people often may have no idea of the strength it takes to wage those kinds of battles. I only hope that Jason manages to come through his battles as unscathed as possible. Aside from his astounding ability to play music on the harmonica I have always found Jason to be a very interesting, humble, knowledgable, helpful and friendly person. My fingers are crossed for him and I'm glad that he is concentrating on his health and welfare.
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KingoBad
1402 posts
Oct 12, 2013
8:59 AM
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Iceman, I'm not sure how you accuse my statement as being "askew" without being guilty of the same with your own statement.
Perhaps I should have said that because Jason is a participant on this forum AND this very thread, that it is RUDE to refer to him as "this guy."
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MUDHOUND
28 posts
Oct 12, 2013
9:19 AM
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(In addition, there is the equally simplistic statement that JR "can do no wrong here". That is not an accurate statement.)
Oh yes, it's absolutely accurate. You just proved my point.
If you wish to discuss this privately with me, list your email. I'm done with this here.
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atty1chgo
726 posts
Oct 12, 2013
9:40 AM
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Mr. Hound,
There is really no reason to discuss this privately. If my statement above proves that JR can do no wrong here, you are sadly mistaken. All that my statement above shows is how silly you sound. But since you seem to be a glutton for punishment....
atty1chgo@hotmail.com
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MUDHOUND
29 posts
Oct 12, 2013
10:15 AM
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(There is really no reason to discuss this privately. If my statement above proves that JR can do no wrong here, you are sadly mistaken. All that my statement above shows is how silly you sound. But since you seem to be a glutton for punishment....)
Right...whatever you say...
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easyreeder
416 posts
Oct 12, 2013
10:26 AM
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Gotta love hit & run posting on a public forum.
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SteamrollinStan
65 posts
Oct 12, 2013
10:47 AM
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Time to lock topic :)
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sonvolt13
139 posts
Oct 13, 2013
9:44 AM
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I wouldn't ever call dealing with a chronic mental illness (Bipolar Disorder) drama. That's quite simply ignorant.
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sonvolt13
140 posts
Oct 13, 2013
9:44 AM
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I wouldn't ever call dealing with a chronic mental illness (Bipolar Disorder) drama. That's just ignorance and lack of knowledge.
Last Edited by sonvolt13 on Oct 13, 2013 9:46 AM
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TKOTBH
10 posts
Oct 24, 2013
10:18 AM
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Jason, remember, Only the good die Young
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Frank
3077 posts
Oct 24, 2013
6:14 PM
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When I walk through the cemetery which I do often - we have one of the most beautiful ones in the world in my neighborhood - I am always intrigued by the age differences in the dearly departed - wonder what the after life will be like or is death a scam... don't answer that - I am merely thinking out loud:)
Here is an observation - though there are tons of obese people, there a no old obese people?
Last Edited by Frank on Oct 24, 2013 6:42 PM
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1847
1234 posts
Oct 24, 2013
7:47 PM
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7. Fat protects you against injury. Many old people die from falls. Chubbier people “have more padding to protect the bones should a patient take a tumble, lowering the risk of a life-endangering hip fracture,”
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i get a lot of request when i play my harmonica
"but i play it anyway"
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Frank
3097 posts
Oct 25, 2013
3:55 PM
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Right, it is a slew of other problems that kills off the obese population before they become seniors :(
Last Edited by Frank on Oct 25, 2013 3:55 PM
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