Comments for Amal Graafstra - Technologist, Author & Double RFID Impantee http://blog.amal.net Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:29:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on DocumentIO – You suck. by Amal http://blog.amal.net/?p=2831&cpage=1#comment-8276 Amal Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:29:43 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=2831#comment-8276 Yeah, these guys appear to be a drop-ship company. They just sell the gear, then have it drop shipped from supplier direct to customer. They have no inventory and no visibility when it comes to the actual product being shipped. That's why it's critical for companies like this to ensure their website inventory codes and part numbers are consistent with the supplier's. I'm really surprised this situation with DIO got that bad, especially toward the end... I mean, why couldn't they see what I was saying about the part number they had listed not match any of the specs? I explained it perfectly so a monkey could understand, but they still gave me shit. Ultimately, that's why I always shop online with my credit card and not my "visa" enabled debit card... the dispute process for an actual credit card hugely favors the purchaser, whereas buying with a debit produces a lot of frustration with your bank should a problem arise. Yeah, these guys appear to be a drop-ship company. They just sell the gear, then have it drop shipped from supplier direct to customer. They have no inventory and no visibility when it comes to the actual product being shipped. That’s why it’s critical for companies like this to ensure their website inventory codes and part numbers are consistent with the supplier’s. I’m really surprised this situation with DIO got that bad, especially toward the end… I mean, why couldn’t they see what I was saying about the part number they had listed not match any of the specs? I explained it perfectly so a monkey could understand, but they still gave me shit. Ultimately, that’s why I always shop online with my credit card and not my “visa” enabled debit card… the dispute process for an actual credit card hugely favors the purchaser, whereas buying with a debit produces a lot of frustration with your bank should a problem arise.

]]> Comment on DocumentIO – You suck. by Ian http://blog.amal.net/?p=2831&cpage=1#comment-8275 Ian Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:59:50 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=2831#comment-8275 John, Unfortunately almost half the businesses on-line are virtual just like this one so anyone with a computer and a website can look like a real company from their basement. I stick to reputable vendors that have a non-residential address. That's my tip. John,
Unfortunately almost half the businesses on-line are virtual just like this one so anyone with a computer and a website can look like a real company from their basement. I stick to reputable vendors that have a non-residential address.
That’s my tip.

]]> Comment on You can live with Type III AC joint separation, but I want more by Dan http://blog.amal.net/?p=575&cpage=4#comment-8240 Dan Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:36:42 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=575#comment-8240 Well I got back on the motorcycle and took her out for a couple of hours - another milestone! My range of motions is improving slowly. Strength seems to be improving as well, though even more slowly - I think thanks to the physio, which I've been sticking to every day. Seeing the therapist twice / week. It's nice to be able to return to some activities I couldn't do before. That helps deal with the fact that it's going to be a year or more before I'm 100%. Well I got back on the motorcycle and took her out for a couple of hours – another milestone!

My range of motions is improving slowly. Strength seems to be improving as well, though even more slowly – I think thanks to the physio, which I’ve been sticking to every day. Seeing the therapist twice / week.

It’s nice to be able to return to some activities I couldn’t do before. That helps deal with the fact that it’s going to be a year or more before I’m 100%.

]]> Comment on Keyless motorcycle ignition diagram by Amal http://blog.amal.net/?p=2612&cpage=1#comment-8225 Amal Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:54:10 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=2612#comment-8225 Correct, a similar circuit could be used in a vehicle other than a motorcycle. There are several posts on the <a href="http://rfidtoys.net/forum/default.asp" rel="nofollow">RFID forum</a> about this, including the <a href="http://rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=692" rel="nofollow">motorcycle ignition thread</a> itself, that deal with this circuit. Correct, a similar circuit could be used in a vehicle other than a motorcycle. There are several posts on the RFID forum about this, including the motorcycle ignition thread itself, that deal with this circuit.

]]> Comment on Keyless motorcycle ignition diagram by Brandon http://blog.amal.net/?p=2612&cpage=1#comment-8218 Brandon Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:10:10 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=2612#comment-8218 I assume there would be no problem using this circuit in a car as opposed to a motorcycle? I assume there would be no problem using this circuit in a car as opposed to a motorcycle?

]]> Comment on You can live with Type III AC joint separation, but I want more by John Ryker http://blog.amal.net/?p=575&cpage=4#comment-8212 John Ryker Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:37:40 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=575#comment-8212 I also was bothered by the bump, may bump even was casting it's own shadow,, and that was part of my motivation for the surgery as well. Overall having the pieces back in place is what I wanted and I can already tell the shoulder is working a feeling more solid than befoer the surgery. I have a before picture,,I'll have to take an after picture to compare. And I expect to get size back in my shoulders once I can start lifting again. I believe that will help change the appearance. John Ryker jshryker58@yahoo.com I also was bothered by the bump, may bump even was casting it’s own shadow,, and that was part of my motivation for the surgery as well. Overall having the pieces back in place is what I wanted and I can already tell the shoulder is working a feeling more solid than befoer the surgery.

I have a before picture,,I’ll have to take an after picture to compare. And I expect to get size back in my shoulders once I can start lifting again. I believe that will help change the appearance.

John Ryker
jshryker58@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on You can live with Type III AC joint separation, but I want more by Dan http://blog.amal.net/?p=575&cpage=4#comment-8209 Dan Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:53:11 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=575#comment-8209 As far as appearances, my bump is completely gone and I love that fact. HOWEVER, I still have the clavicle held down by the screw. The surgeon told me that once the screw is taken out, the clavicle may rise a little. It'll still be better than the huge bump pre-surgery. When I was trying to decide on getting surgery, everyone downplayed the appearance of the bump. But to be honest with you, it was really freaking me out. One of the benefits of the surgery for me was getting the clavicle back down where it belongs, and losing the bump. As far as appearances, my bump is completely gone and I love that fact.

HOWEVER, I still have the clavicle held down by the screw. The surgeon told me that once the screw is taken out, the clavicle may rise a little. It’ll still be better than the huge bump pre-surgery.

When I was trying to decide on getting surgery, everyone downplayed the appearance of the bump. But to be honest with you, it was really freaking me out. One of the benefits of the surgery for me was getting the clavicle back down where it belongs, and losing the bump.

]]> Comment on You can live with Type III AC joint separation, but I want more by John Ryker http://blog.amal.net/?p=575&cpage=4#comment-8208 John Ryker Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:58:36 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=575#comment-8208 Vicky, Sounds like your doing great, how many weeks are you post-op? I'm in my 5th week post-op, I have good range of motion, and still very definitely feel the pains at the outer limits of my shoulder range. Today, my PT guy started me on an 8lb dumbbell, a 10lb tricep extension. Is everyone happy with the way their shoulder looks post-op? Sometime when I look at my shoulder I think it is still bumped up, other times I look at it and think, wow compared to before it really looks good. Of course my muscle mass is down a little and I’m a long ways from being able to build, I got to heal first. Just thought I’d ask.. John Ryker jshryker58@yahoo.com Vicky,

Sounds like your doing great, how many weeks are you post-op? I’m in my 5th week post-op, I have good range of motion, and still very definitely feel the pains at the outer limits of my shoulder range. Today, my PT guy started me on an 8lb dumbbell, a 10lb tricep extension.

Is everyone happy with the way their shoulder looks post-op? Sometime when I look at my shoulder I think it is still bumped up, other times I look at it and think, wow compared to before it really looks good. Of course my muscle mass is down a little and I’m a long ways from being able to build, I got to heal first.

Just thought I’d ask..

John Ryker
jshryker58@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on You can live with Type III AC joint separation, but I want more by vickyb http://blog.amal.net/?p=575&cpage=4#comment-8207 vickyb Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:18:21 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=575#comment-8207 Hi Dan I am trying to be infinitely sensible about my riding and not go galloping about jumping over stuff like before, so far my horse has behaved like an angel, long may it last! i do suffer from discomfort in the morning same as you and sometimes when I am doing something that requires raising my arm repitively for example grooming my horses neck, I feel a ping in my shoulder and I get low level pain, almost like my shouklder is saying enough of that movement now give it a rest. It then aches for a few hours and then returns to no pain. I also feel like I have a metal band around my bicep sometimes especially first thing in the morning. I am thrilled to be out of the sling but same as Dan saddened by how weak my arm is and impatient to be back to my pre acident self, I know it will take time but it is definitely improving day by day. Right back at ya Dan, go out and have fun on your bike but be careful, I don't know about you but the thought of going through it all again is too much to take right now! Take care Vic xxx Hi Dan

I am trying to be infinitely sensible about my riding and not go galloping about jumping over stuff like before, so far my horse has behaved like an angel, long may it last!

i do suffer from discomfort in the morning same as you and sometimes when I am doing something that requires raising my arm repitively for example grooming my horses neck, I feel a ping in my shoulder and I get low level pain, almost like my shouklder is saying enough of that movement now give it a rest. It then aches for a few hours and then returns to no pain. I also feel like I have a metal band around my bicep sometimes especially first thing in the morning.

I am thrilled to be out of the sling but same as Dan saddened by how weak my arm is and impatient to be back to my pre acident self, I know it will take time but it is definitely improving day by day.

Right back at ya Dan, go out and have fun on your bike but be careful, I don’t know about you but the thought of going through it all again is too much to take right now!

Take care

Vic xxx

]]> Comment on You can live with Type III AC joint separation, but I want more by Dan http://blog.amal.net/?p=575&cpage=4#comment-8205 Dan Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:29:18 +0000 http://blog.amal.net/?p=575#comment-8205 Glad to hear you guys are progressing. I've had a couple more physio appointments...going twice a week for now. One thing they had me do is to hold my arm out straight in front of me and see how high I can raise it. Damn, it feels so incredibly weak once I get to shoulder level, and can barely get it higher than that. Then I try the same movement except lying on my back, and holding my injured arm's wrist with my good hand for support. That way I can get it to go a lot further. I have to do that 2 x / day. It's freaky how limited my arm is now, but I know it'll just get better and better. Sometimes I feel nothing in my shoulder; sometimes I have a constant low level pain / discomfort. Particularly in bed when I turn from my back on to my strong side, I have a sudden pain in the injured shoulder. You guys get that at all? In the morning as well when I get out of bed, there's a strong discomfort that lasts for about 5 minutes. I've actually been on the bicycle for some short neighbourhood rides...it's great to be able to take my little one in her trailer hooked behind me to the playground...while I'm not geting the workout intensity I crave, at least I can still do stuff with my kids! Vicky, be careful on the horse! It would be brutal to wreck all the surgical work & start over again! BUT...I have to admit, I'm looking forward to getting back on the motorcycle soon...I HAVE to at least get some fall riding in! Glad to hear you guys are progressing.

I’ve had a couple more physio appointments…going twice a week for now. One thing they had me do is to hold my arm out straight in front of me and see how high I can raise it. Damn, it feels so incredibly weak once I get to shoulder level, and can barely get it higher than that. Then I try the same movement except lying on my back, and holding my injured arm’s wrist with my good hand for support. That way I can get it to go a lot further. I have to do that 2 x / day. It’s freaky how limited my arm is now, but I know it’ll just get better and better. Sometimes I feel nothing in my shoulder; sometimes I have a constant low level pain / discomfort. Particularly in bed when I turn from my back on to my strong side, I have a sudden pain in the injured shoulder. You guys get that at all? In the morning as well when I get out of bed, there’s a strong discomfort that lasts for about 5 minutes.

I’ve actually been on the bicycle for some short neighbourhood rides…it’s great to be able to take my little one in her trailer hooked behind me to the playground…while I’m not geting the workout intensity I crave, at least I can still do stuff with my kids!

Vicky, be careful on the horse! It would be brutal to wreck all the surgical work & start over again! BUT…I have to admit, I’m looking forward to getting back on the motorcycle soon…I HAVE to at least get some fall riding in!

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