100+ to Lose Support Group Permanent Thread(Everyone is welcome)

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  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Work has erupted. I’ve been in tears and trying to no hurl. Bad bad stomach pain. Plus...the hospital that gave me sepsis...that told me i had a zero balance... with no bill or any communication sent me to a vile collection agency! I’m sick!
    Hi Val
    It appears to me that to save Yourself You need to change work environments, this one id making You sick !

    Hang in there, I doubt that anyone working at a collection agency has any humanity.
    These should be worth a look and will also inform You what they can do
    https://www.creditinfocenter.com/legal/sue-your-creditors.shtml

    How to Sue Your Creditors in Small Claims Court
    Written by: Kristy Welsh

    Last Updated: September 8, 2017

    Did you know you can sue a creditor or a credit bureau for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? Violations happen all the time to unsuspecting consumers who don't have a clue as to what their rights are — let alone that they can sue someone for these violations.
    https://www.creditinfocenter.com/legal/fdcpa.shtml
    Worth a read IMO
    Roger
    
    Who Can You Sue and What Can You Sue For?

    Also
    https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-can-you-do-if-debt-collector-violates-the-fdcpa.html

    What Can You Do If a Debt Collector Violates the FDCPA?
    Here's what you can do if a debt collector harasses you or otherwise violates the law when trying to collect a debt from you.
    https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/illegal-debt-collection-practices.html

    https://www.stopcollections.org/cpc/general?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=sue a collection agency&utm_content=243933375518&utm_campaign=FDCPA+Exact&__egma[MatchType]=e&__egma[Network]=g&__egma[Device]=c&__egma[Creative]=243933375518&__egma[Placement]=&__egma[AdPosition]=1t2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9bmNw_bz3AIViB-GCh0ZBQ2tEAAYAiAAEgL3K_D_BwE

    Stop Collection Calls
    Harassed by creditors? You could be entitled to compensation.
    FREE EVALUATION : (877) 822 9499


    Your Hospitals are terrible down there as I see it.

    Don't be afraid to see a Lawyer
    Good Luck
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Hello!

    Val, I hope things go better. Sounds like you are putting in some rough time.

    I am just trying to get back to some normal semblance of just eating sensibly. I guess my social obligations are just a hindrance I need to work with. That puts out the keto, which works well if I could just stay home! Interesting articles, still catching up.

    Stay sane all!! ...Jan
    Hi Jan
    Social Eating gets me every-time too.
    I tried Keto back in the 80s and it worked OK until I stopped than Shazam the weight came back :(

    https://imageshack.com/a/img924/5893/JOZAQE.jpg
    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Thanks. We have a new top lawyer at work who has been asking the right questions. Talked to one local lawyer re hospital...he was wretched and rude! I’m so worn out in every way.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I just posted more humor, Enjoy

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 77 degrees and uncomfortable while walking due to humidity IMO.
    There was a light show out the living room window yesterday evening with Thunder and rain as an accompaniment. Then I suspect the Loud thunder that returned in the night woke me up and there was a couple of really loud Thunderclaps after I was awakened. 100% chance of rain as it spritzed, Technical term, in the afternoon then a heavier rain in the evening. The 10 O-Clock weather showed 0.6 inches nearby and then more fell overnight, After the Thunder probably woke me up I could hear large drops hitting the window AC.

    https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/15/chicago-straw-company-thrives-despite-anti-straw-movement/
    Chicago Straw Company Thrives, Despite Anti-Straw Movement

    https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/15/san-francisco-earthquake--why-the-city-is-not-prepared.html
    As San Francisco grows, so does the earthquake risk — here's why the city is not ready for the next Big One

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/hackers-steal-10m-cash-machines-113407064.html
    Hackers steal £10m from cash machines in global heist

    https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/2018/08/16/cheap-and-sleek-manufactured-housing-is-primed-for-a-comeback#gs.kvihbu8
    A New Home for $90,000? Manufactured Housing Is Making a Comeback

    https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/08/15/newark-school-installs-laundromat-in-attempt-to-wash-away-the-vicious-cycle-of-bullying/
    Newark NJ School Installs Laundromat In Attempt To Wash Away The Vicious Cycle Of Bullying
    Some Students At West Side High School Were Being Picked On Because They Didn't Have Clean Clothes, So The Principal Stepped In

    https://www.thedailybeast.com/suicidal-vet-calls-mdma-treatment-a-miracle
    Suicidal Vet Calls MDMA Treatment ‘a Miracle’
    He suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after the Iraq War. Thanks to MDMA, Jonathan Lubecky finally feels like he’s recovering.

    https://www.usnews.com/news/health-care-news/articles/2018-08-16/poll-stress-about-money-relationships-keeps-americans-up-at-night
    Stress Is Keeping Americans Up at Night

    A new survey found that millennials lose sleep over relationships, while younger baby boomers toss and turn because of money.


    Have a Great Weekend
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi Jan
    Thanks. We have a new top lawyer at work who has been asking the right questions. Talked to one local lawyer re hospital...he was wretched and rude! I’m so worn out in every way.
    Hi Val
    I feel so sorry for You having such a hard time for a while now. Be Strong.

    I was lucky the few times I have used a lawyer they were polite and helpful, so much for southern hospitality?
    The one we have now is great, she has handled things for the family for years.

    My Sister is having many problems with a lawyer in California that here Washington state lawyer referred her to so I know we have been lucky here in NJ.

    With Lawyers as with any service type, research is important as well as referrals by someone You trust.
    FWIW I have seen bills come in a year after the doctor performed the service. Why or how , I do not know :(

    Good Luck, Here's hoping for a speedy resolution.
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    It is humid and thundering here. We are supposed to get a cooler trend and less humidity soon. I eagerly await! Those were some thunderclaps to wake you up like that!

    The best lawyer is recommended by a friend who won in court...IMO.

    I had trouble with a collection agency once. They made tens of calls. I finally told them I always paid my bills, and always ask at the DR. office if I am current and paid. I would get a lawyer and report and sue them if it continued. Then I drove to the Dr. and explained what was happening. I showed my receipts and told them not once did they ever contact me if I even owed anything. I was polite, but in no uncertain terms, firm and told them to fix it. I had one call after which I did not answer and that was it. A month and a half later the one doctor in the group was shut down due to insurance fraud. No insurance would pay off on his patients after that. Kind of a shame as he was a good Dr. who I think just had issues with insurance dictating his treatment especially for the poor. Not a fight you will win...plus you just cannot break the law, no matter how unfair it seems....

    Life can just be so difficult. Perhaps you need to checkout the jobs where your former boss went, Val. The one who said he would help you...I am sorry that job is so hard on your health. It should not be that way... :s

    I hope it is fixed for you soon too! Stay safe all! ...Jan
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    I accomplished quite a bit of yard work...4 large yard trash bags plus more not yet bagged. After which my knees and back were in considerable pain.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Humor was just posted :smiley:

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 70 degrees and was comfortable while walking with a light breeze until a light rain made its appearance. That led to me pulling out the disposable rain poncho which blocked the breeze and made the walking less comfortable.
    Today is forecast to be cooler and the humidity is forecast to drop for a couple of days.

    Yesterday there was rain in the early evening.

    Some has to be paying the costs.
    https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/08/16/nyu-school-of-medicine-now-tuition-free/
    NYU School Of Medicine To Pay Tuition For All Student

    https://www.breitbart.com/news/cdc-1-in-4-adults-have-a-disability-that-impacts-daily-life/
    CDC: 1 in 4 adults have a disability that impacts daily life

    https://bgr.com/2018/08/16/apple-servers-hacked-teen-sensitive-data-year/
    A 16-year-old hacked Apple and stole 90GB of secure files

    https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2018/08/16/kids-soda-restaurants/
    Milk Or Water: California Bill Aims To Curb Kids’ Soda Drinking At Restaurants

    https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-there-a-friendship-crisis-2018-08-17
    Is there a friendship crisis?
    People with strong friendships live longer

    https://freebeacon.com/national-security/iranian-backed-sleeper-cell-militants-hibernating-u-s-positioned-attack/
    Iranian-Backed ‘Sleeper Cell’ Militants Hibernating in U.S., Positioned for Attack

    https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article216614855.html
    The biggest-known cantaloupe just set a world record and was grown in NC
    RALEIGH
    The world-champion cantaloupe grew slowly in Danny Vester’s garden, hidden from the sun, adding a pound of orange flesh a day until it reached a scale-busting 65.9 pounds — a new world record.
    Four years ago, Vester grew North Carolina’s biggest-ever pumpkin, a 1,404-pound whopper that filled his pickup bed with a half-inch to spare. He named it “Sammy,” and the record stood four years.

    https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/north-east-shop-worker-praised-for-stopping-elderly-couple-being-scammed/
    North-east shop worker praised for stopping elderly couple being scammed

    https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/08/17/experts-warn-keyless-locks-now-simple-for-criminals-to-hack/
    Experts Warn Keyless Locks Now Simple For Criminals To Hack
    NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Criminals have a new trick to exploit keyless doors, hijacking the signal from the real owner’s device to unlock locks, start cars and more.


    Have a Great Sunday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    It is humid and thundering here. We are supposed to get a cooler trend and less humidity soon. I eagerly await! Those were some thunderclaps to wake you up like that!

    The best lawyer is recommended by a friend who won in court...IMO.
    Hi Jan
    They were really loud to be heard like that. They woke both of us up. It looks like a couple of days of lower humidity and then back up again. At least the temperatures will be lower for the upcoming week :smile:
    I had trouble with a collection agency once. They made tens of calls. I finally told them I always paid my bills, and always ask at the DR. office if I am current and paid. I would get a lawyer and report and sue them if it continued. Then I drove to the Dr. and explained what was happening. I showed my receipts and told them not once did they ever contact me if I even owed anything. I was polite, but in no uncertain terms, firm and told them to fix it. I had one call after which I did not answer and that was it. A month and a half later the one doctor in the group was shut down due to insurance fraud. No insurance would pay off on his patients after that. Kind of a shame as he was a good Dr. who I think just had issues with insurance dictating his treatment especially for the poor. Not a fight you will win...plus you just cannot break the law, no matter how unfair it seems....

    Life can just be so difficult. Perhaps you need to checkout the jobs where your former boss went, Val. The one who said he would help you...I am sorry that job is so hard on your health. It should not be that way... :s

    I hope it is fixed for you soon too! Stay safe all! ...Jan
    It appears I am lucky that I have not had to deal with a collection agency. Your handling of the collection agency was brilliant.

    Break the law, get caught and take the consequences, Insurance fraud is a killer in the medical profession.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I accomplished quite a bit of yard work...4 large yard trash bags plus more not yet bagged. After which my knees and back were in considerable pain.
    Hi Val
    Earlier this week I was weeding in the back yard and some kind of biting critters got me leaving lots of itchy sore spots.

    I hope that Your Knees and back get better quickly.

    Good Luck
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Congratulations
    Buttons61 2 hours ago
    lost 5 lbs since last weighing in!
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Struggling with sinus infection and asthma today. Allergic to those weeds and shrubs.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I will be posting more humor in a couple of minutes

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 68 degrees and was comfortable while walking with a light breeze.

    Lucky me that our humidity has dropped, I think I may Mow the lawn later on when it is not quite so early.

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/venezuela-edge-maduro-unveils-raft-economic-reforms-160712910.html
    Venezuela on edge as Maduro unveils raft of economic reforms
    And
    The International Monetary Fund predicts inflation will hit a staggering one million percent this year in Venezuela -- now in a fourth year of recession, hamstrung by shortages of basic goods, and crippled by paralyzed public services.

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-surprising-bulwark-for-the-u-s-economy-personal-savings-1534604400
    A Surprising Bulwark for the U.S. Economy: The Personal Saving Rate

    https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/08/17/post-worker-video-kick-packages/
    Caught On Camera: Long Island Postal Worker Tosses, Kicks Packages

    https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/08/17/dogs-duck-friend-gets-a-name/
    Update: Dog’s Best Friend Duck Finally Gets A Name

    https://apnews.com/127fe8b09ae74a57826ab5953922e711/As-our-media-environment-blurs,-confusion-often-reigns
    As our media environment blurs, confusion often reigns

    http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/fart-spray/spray-array-seized-736018
    Sometimes, You Can Never Have Enough Cans Of Fart Spray In Your Purse
    Weird IMO

    https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/08/16/gowanus-canal-cleanup-environmental-protection-agency/
    Historical Treasures Found During Gowanus Canal Cleanup
    Archaeologists Bring Up World War II-Era Rescue Boat, Horse-Drawn Wagon Wheels And More As Lawmakers Contemplate Site's Future
    NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A massive project is underway to clean up one of the countries most polluted waterways: the Gowanus Canal, which flows through Brooklyn.
    Crews have discovered some old treasures, but most of them are covered in toxic sludge, CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge reported Thursday.

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7037331/shock-pics-show-how-genoa-bridge-support-was-chipped-away-to-make-way-for-apartment/
    THROUGH THE ROOF Shock pics show how Genoa bridge support was chipped away to make way for apartment
    Tuesday’s disaster was the tenth bridge to collapse in Italy in the last five years alone.
    The collapse has led many in Italy to also point the finger of blame at cement sold by Mafia controlled businesses.
    The material is mixed with sand by the gangsters to cut cost and in Italian is called “cemento depotenziato” or “weakened cement”.

    https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/satanic-temple-rally-at-state-capitol-targets-arkansas-lawmaker/1376928022
    Satanic Temple Rally at State Capitol Targets Arkansas Lawmaker


    Have a Great Monday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi Jan
    Struggling with sinus infection and asthma today. Allergic to those weeds and shrubs.
    Hi Val
    I'm sorry to hear that You are struggling, Allergies are no fun.

    It was pretty comfortable walking for once, Thus I went further than I have been going lately when the humidity sucked away my get up and go.

    Truck Jokes
    One Big Rig Driver to the other, next time You pass one of those small cars please go around it :wink:

    Truck Drives kicking a flat Tire. Car Driver asks, Have a Flat ?
    Trucker says, No Thanks, One is enough.

    Good Luck feeling better quickly
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Thanks for the funnies Roger. Those Italian bridge collapses are shocking. I’m having a much better day today than Friday! The hospital has called-off the collection agency. I’m meeting with them tomorrow to discuss my request. I have in writing from my boss’ boss that i did not inappropriately release information as he indicated during Wednesday ‘s meeting. I integrated Ignis (my friend’s 100# pit bull) into the pack. And, I think I’ve averted a sinus infection by diligently flushing. Yes...this is much better than Friday! Hugs to all!
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Hi!

    So glad things are better Val!

    Exhausted from very long Sunday. Had my echo Monday and it was tiring and a wee bit long and uncomfortable. Laying flat is hard with sleep apnea, especially when they want you to hold your breath on the exhale, since you are not breathing well to begin with...Colonoscopy is Thursday... :|

    I forgot to congratulate you on your dime you found a few days ago, Roger!

    Had about 5 inches of rain today...after I got home!! :)

    Take care all!! zzzzzzz...Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I posted more humor a few minutes ago, enjoy

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 66 degrees and was comfortable while walking with a light breeze.
    Such a nice change in weather :)
    There is some rain in the forecast for later.

    http://www.itv.com/news/2018-08-19/shocking-amount-of-fruit-and-veg-wasted-researchers-say/
    ‘Shocking’ amount of fruit and veg wasted, researchers say

    http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-kansas-lost-city-20180819-htmlstory.html
    Archaeologists explore a rural field in Kansas, and a lost city emerges

    https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/doctor-out-why-physicians-are-leaving-their-practices-pursue-other-n900921
    The doctor is out? Why physicians are leaving their practices to pursue other careers
    “After 20 years, I quit medicine and none of my colleagues were surprised. In fact, they all said they wish they could do the same,” said one doctor.

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    https://www.kansas.com/news/nation-world/national/article216981455.html
    Neighborhood protest over tiny home development in Kansas gets ugly


    Have a Great Tuesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Thanks for the funnies Roger. Those Italian bridge collapses are shocking. I’m having a much better day today than Friday! The hospital has called-off the collection agency. I’m meeting with them tomorrow to discuss my request. I have in writing from my boss’ boss that i did not inappropriately release information as he indicated during Wednesday ‘s meeting. I integrated Ignis (my friend’s 100# pit bull) into the pack. And, I think I’ve averted a sinus infection by diligently flushing. Yes...this is much better than Friday! Hugs to all!
    Hi Val
    I'm glad You are enjoying them, some of them are really funny.

    Weak cement is not just overseas. I knew a mason that was involved with building a new prison. They had to stop building while it was determined if the lower strength cement that was poured and cured for a while then cores were taken for testing.

    Your job sounds like it has a bunch of CYA types that will blame anyone and anything rather than take responsibility.

    Great that You are having a better day, You deserve it.

    Congratulations on avoiding the infection.
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Hi!

    So glad things are better Val!

    Exhausted from very long Sunday. Had my echo Monday and it was tiring and a wee bit long and uncomfortable. Laying flat is hard with sleep apnea, especially when they want you to hold your breath on the exhale, since you are not breathing well to begin with...Colonoscopy is Thursday... :|

    I forgot to congratulate you on your dime you found a few days ago, Roger!

    Had about 5 inches of rain today...after I got home!! :)

    Take care all!! zzzzzzz...Jan
    Hi Jan
    You had two tough days from the sound of it. I have never been able to sleep on my back. I sleep on my side which some statistics I saw indicate puts me in the majority. They also suggested putting a small pillow between the knees when sleeping like that.

    Thanks, better than nothing like lately again.

    5 Inches or rain is too much :wink:

    Good Luck with the Colonoscopy Thursday
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Hello!

    Almost felt human again today. Still a little stiff and sore. The climbing on the table was about as uncomfortable as her pressing that ultrasound wand to reach my heart. I am a little sore from that too, believe :# it or not!

    I ate easy to digest thing today. Tomorrow is all clear liquids. Hope I can do that, lol...And the prep.. @ bottles mixed with just 6 oz. each. Much better than that 2 gallon jug.... :)

    Interesting article about the old city in Kansas. There is so much we do not know. You have to just love it when people think they have all the answers...I can sympathize with both sides of the little house issue. I do not think I could live in those smaller ones. That is pretty small. It would be nice if they would buffer the neighborhoods with some parks and forest....

    I have to admit I pick pretty fruit and veggies over the ugly. But I would not and do not throw it out...I bet if they offered it next to the pretty and a discount it would sell. Better than waste. Especially if it is cut up, then you can not even tell. ..They may taste more authentic!! :*

    Some sprinkles today. And a small less humid front expected. Welcome!!

    Take care all. Val, my daughter swears by her neti pot!! ...Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I did post more new humor today, already

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking with two cents found. The Temperature out the door was 74 degrees and was not comfortable while walking despite the light breeze due to the Humidity :(

    https://www.bloombergquint.com/businessweek/2018/08/20/amazon-isn-t-paying-its-electric-bills-you-might-be#gs.8529Dqo
    Amazon Isn’t Paying Its Electric Bills. You Might Be

    https://nypost.com/2018/08/20/woman-dupes-dozens-of-dudes-into-weirdest-tinder-date-ever/
    Woman dupes dozens of dudes into weirdest Tinder date ever

    https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-08-e-cigarettes-dna.html
    E-cigarettes can damage DNA
    No Surprise to Me FWIW, Who knows what is in those things ?

    https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-08-strawberries-inflammation-colon.html?utm_source=tabs&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=story-tabs
    Strawberries could help reduce harmful inflammation in the colon
    And they taste good as I see it.

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/military/dronehunter-knocks-killer-drones-out-sky-n902031
    The DroneHunter knocks killer drones out of the sky
    Watch the DroneHunter find and neutralize a drone loaded with explosives

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    At Least 58 People Shot In Chicago This Weekend; 6 Dead, 52 Wounded
    August 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    https://www.bakersfield.com/ap/national/doctor-s-orders-let-children-just-play/article_2feb1c29-26c9-5d7b-ae2c-2318a24a8d4f.html
    Doctor’s orders: Let children just play

    https://www.ajc.com/news/local/another-metro-atlanta-county-offers-safe-zones-for-online-purchases/dgtYlYNWybn1yw4Hsaay6H/
    Another metro Atlanta county offers safe zones for online purchases

    https://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-top-lawyer-confirms-fears-about-change-school-bus-law/4zph6hrdczp9nZXgGpxyhK/
    Georgia’s top lawyer confirms fears about change to school bus law
    Not to smart reducing fines for passing a stopped schoo bus IMO


    Have a Great Wednesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi Val

    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Hello!

    Almost felt human again today. Still a little stiff and sore. The climbing on the table was about as uncomfortable as her pressing that ultrasound wand to reach my heart. I am a little sore from that too, believe :# it or not!

    I ate easy to digest thing today. Tomorrow is all clear liquids. Hope I can do that, lol...And the prep.. @ bottles mixed with just 6 oz. each. Much better than that 2 gallon jug.... :)
    Hi Jan
    That load of liquids was always the worst part of a Colonoscopy. I'm guessing that @ 6 ounce bottles means 2 of them as the @ is above the two ?

    I'm sure You are happy that the Stiffness ans soreness is abating.
    Interesting article about the old city in Kansas. There is so much we do not know. You have to just love it when people think they have all the answers...I can sympathize with both sides of the little house issue. I do not think I could live in those smaller ones. That is pretty small. It would be nice if they would buffer the neighborhoods with some parks and forest....

    I have to admit I pick pretty fruit and veggies over the ugly. But I would not and do not throw it out...I bet if they offered it next to the pretty and a discount it would sell. Better than waste. Especially if it is cut up, then you can not even tell. ..They may taste more authentic!! :*

    Some sprinkles today. And a small less humid front expected. Welcome!!

    Take care all. Val, my daughter swears by her neti pot!! ...Jan

    I thought that was interesting too.
    Agreed I feel for both sides of the small house issue. People do need affordable at the same time I would not want my property values degraded by being next to them. It is a tough issue as I see it. Parks could work, but at the cost of land I can also see where they would hate to loose the square footage to build on.

    Ugly Fruit, You might find this article interesting
    https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-supermarkets-want-to-sell-you-ugly-fruits-and-vegetables-2016-08-06

    Why supermarkets want to sell you ugly fruits and vegetables

    Americans throw out about $165 billion worth of food every year.

    Lucky You less humidity, ours is going back up even as starting Thursday the overnight temperatures are lower.
    The overnight temps are the important ones for me as I get out before sunrise most of the time. It is quieter and much less traffic to look out for.

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
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  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    edited August 2018
    Good morning!!

    And I am hungry!! I had some black coffee and chicken stock for breakfast. And some jello and ginger ale for lunch. Saving my big jello splurge for dinner, lol...

    Lots of cute humor in the humorous pages! I wish I did not like Amazon so much...they do not have the best ethics in my opinion and could treat their workers better. I have cut down a bit. I feel like that lady in the article!..how many billions and millions do you need..... I do not recall him doing any humanitarian work..Has he? That tinder date article is well...class-less...IMO.
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Pushed the wrong button!! Yes that was a 2 not an @!!! Old timers!!

    It is still warm today but much less humid, yay!! Really nice for at least a couple days! Trying to get a few things done, but not too ambitious!! Imagine that!! So much to do! So little incentive! :* Guess I will try to do some chores...Glad when tomorrow is done!!

    Take care!! ...Jan
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    I didn’t realize i missed a day, sorry. Today has been really rough. Ignis mauled my chihuahua spike. Emergency surgery and $900 later he’s home, and just sits crying. He’ll live in Em’s room until healed AND till Ignis goes home. I’ve always fed Ignis separately, but Spike found a stray piece of kibble and that set him off. While at the e-vet, Em texts that she needs to come home from school because she can’t stop vomiting and crying. I told her she had to wait until Spike was admitted. So, then i got my kid. Then took her for hearing exam. Fortunately same level as previous. Vet isn’t sure that there’s no lung puncture. Didn’t see or hear any, but severe swelling, so, could get worse. I’m so wiped out. AND... I need to work tonight.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    And today's humor was posted earlier

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 68 degrees and was comfortable while walking due to the light breeze.


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    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-20/after-60-years-i-95-is-complete
    After 60 Years, I-95 Is Complete
    Meanwhile, the rest of America’s roadways, rails and bridges are disintegrating.
    Meanwhile in NJ
    The Lincoln Tunnel, which brings 200,000 passengers by car and bus from New Jersey to New York City each day, is in a decrepit state, as are the highways that lead to it. NJ Transit’s commuter-rail system is struggling to compensate for crowding, delays, faulty technology and a lack of engineers. Roughly 42 percent of New Jersey’s roads remain deficient, costing each state driver an estimated $1,951 annually in lost time, according to a 2016 report from the American Association of Civil Engineers.

    https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/04/24/china-assigns-every-citizen-a-social-credit-score-to-identify-who-is-and-isnt-trustworthy/
    Yikes
    China Assigns Every Citizen A ‘Social Credit Score’ To Identify Who Is And Isn’t Trustworthy
    Country Determines Your Standing Through Use Of Surveillance Video, Plans To Have 600 Million Cameras By 2020

    https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/bill-dagostino/2018/08/20/media-silent-south-africa-seizes-land-white-farmers
    Media Silent as South Africa Seizes Land from White Farmers

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6081935/Is-Big-One-hit-California-Fears-rise-swarm-53-major-earthquakes.html
    Sixty nine major earthquakes hit the Pacific's Ring of Fire in just 48 hours driving fears that the 'Big One' is about to hit California

    https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611884/this-company-embeds-microchips-in-its-employees-and-they-love-it/
    This company embeds microchips in its employees, and they love it


    Have a Great Thursday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!!

    And I am hungry!! I had some black coffee and chicken stock for breakfast. And some jello and ginger ale for lunch. Saving my big jello splurge for dinner, lol...

    Lots of cute humor in the humorous pages! I wish I did not like Amazon so much...they do not have the best ethics in my opinion and could treat their workers better. I have cut down a bit. I feel like that lady in the article!..how many billions and millions do you need..... I do not recall him doing any humanitarian work..Has he? That tinder date article is well...class-less...IMO.
    Hi Jan
    Sadly I use Amazon too, One reason is the depth of products, another is I prefer not to spread my Credit Card info all over the Internet by avoiding them. Now if my Bank(s) would just offer a One time Credit card such as I have heard of from others. Generate a one use number would be much safer.

    IMO that is a somewhat weird breakfast, Chicken Stock ?

    Classless is a complete understatement, fortunately some of the men were smart enough to not participate when they saw the setup.
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Pushed the wrong button!! Yes that was a 2 not an @!!! Old timers!!

    It is still warm today but much less humid, yay!! Really nice for at least a couple days! Trying to get a few things done, but not too ambitious!! Imagine that!! So much to do! So little incentive! :* Guess I will try to do some chores...Glad when tomorrow is done!!

    Take care!! ...Jan
    I have done that too, usually I catch it, not always however :(
    I am interested in hearing what that is that is so much easier so I can store that information away for the future use.

    The weather this morning while walking was great, I could see that there had been some rain, whether it was only from yesterday evenings rain or more overnight I'm not sure. It looks dry outside, OTOH I do see a few drops on the windows have now appeared. I may run to the Grocery Store later, that sort of depends on the weather as nothing is critical so if it does rain I will avoid driving in it.

    Less Humid here to for a couple of days at least :smiley:

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I didn’t realize i missed a day, sorry. Today has been really rough. Ignis mauled my chihuahua spike. Emergency surgery and $900 later he’s home, and just sits crying. He’ll live in Em’s room until healed AND till Ignis goes home. I’ve always fed Ignis separately, but Spike found a stray piece of kibble and that set him off. While at the e-vet, Em texts that she needs to come home from school because she can’t stop vomiting and crying. I told her she had to wait until Spike was admitted. So, then i got my kid. Then took her for hearing exam. Fortunately same level as previous. Vet isn’t sure that there’s no lung puncture. Didn’t see or hear any, but severe swelling, so, could get worse. I’m so wiped out. AND... I need to work tonight.
    Hi Val
    No problem, real life comes before posting on MFP.

    Yikes that looks bad with all that bandaging. I'm sorry to hear that happened to Spike.

    With Your Daughters problem You had a really tough day so no surprise that You are wiped out.

    This was on the news last night, I did not know if You and Jan had seen it or heard of it ?

    https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/20/us/furternity-leave-pet-owners.html
    Company Is Offering ‘Fur-ternity Leave’ for New Pet Owners

    Connor McCarthy, who works at Nina Hale in Minnesota, sought permission from his boss to work from home when he got a new dog, a goldendoodle named Bentley.CreditCourtesy of Connor McCarthy

    A Minneapolis marketing company recently made tweaks to its employee benefits this summer, ranging from conventional to unusual. It gave workers a larger commuter stipend, as well as a reason to avoid the office altogether: “fur-ternity leave,” or the ability to work from home for a week to welcome new dogs or cats.


    Good Luck with Spike and Em
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Em is all better. Spike is doing well but a long road ahead. Vet says 2-8 weeks for full recovery. I spent 4 hours last night lying on the bathroom tile floor so Spike could cuddle with me without my lift him. I’m old and fat with GERD and a hiatal hernia...4 hours was too long. But he appreciated it! Tonight I’ll take Oscar’s bed and Oscar into Spike’s bathroom to sleep. I’m so tired! Everything else is stable. Ignis will go home after their house inspection and appraisal. Hope nothing interferes with the sale of their house! He’s a beautiful dog, but that will make my life easier and i need that.