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From: Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Gravity is increasing
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 19:16:36 -0500
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Ed P wrote:
> On 3/22/2025 5:15 PM, songbird wrote:
>> Ed P wrote:
>>> This morning I was talking to my friend and we both had similar
>>> experiences recently.  Getting out of a chair takes more effort than a
>>> few years ago.  Often use hands to give a bit of a push.
>>>
>>> Grocery bags are heavier to bring into the house.  In spite of
>>> shrinkflation, the bags are heavier than ever.
>>>
>>> My conclusion:  The government has been slowly increasing gravity over
>>> the past 5+ years.
>>>
>>> What else could it possibly be?  Probably a side effect of the Space
>>> Program where they shift gravity from the space station to earth.
>>
>>    getting older sucks, but really it could just be that
>> you're sitting on yer butt too much and drinking too many
>> brews or eating too many pooshkeys.
>>
>>    one of the tests for "How ya doin?" should be an unassisted
>> (by hands) getting up from a chair and if you're losing that
>> perhaps you should be more active (if possible).
>>
>>
>>    songbird
> 
> I used to enjoy walking.  Now, going across the street to the mailbox is 
> a long walk.  Worn knees and arthritis take a toll.

Do you have rheumatoid?

If so, there are some newer drugs that help a little bit.