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100+ to Lose Support Group Permanent Thread(Everyone is welcome)
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Good morning!
It is too hot and humid to do much. I just discovered I got so much done on Monday and Tuesday because I had caffeine, lol... Too late in today to have some and save my day, lol...
I am really feeling the pinch on the money lately. Prices are just unheard of for most everything...So far I am not liking medicare. I just got a $120.00 bill for my visit to the colonoscopy Dr. I have not even had the procedure yet. With two insurances I am paying a lot. The most I ever had before was a $20.00 co pay. Now they take $130.00 a month, and I am paying much more. Apparently it will take me a while to figure this out...I was not planning on a third supplement, but maybe I am mistaken...I feel the pain....
Oh yikes on the bring home treat! I could skip the sandwich, but I would fight you for the rest!
I think I am feeding May a little too much. She is spoiled and gets some ground chicken/turkey with hers. Mainly left over from when she did not eat from surgery. Now she is spoiled!
No snake..so far...Yay!
Does not surprise me the techy things make kids dumber, to simplify!!
Get some rest Val! Smell those roses on the way! A minute anyway! Take care all!! Jan1 -
Oops...I didn’t see your note about me resting. Instead of resting, I’m watching a friend ‘s dog for a few hours today, plus ive agreed to board a 100 pound pitt for a month or two...until a different friend sells her house. 😬1
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I will be posting more humor in a minute or two as soon as I dry out a bit from the walking
08/09/2018 100%
Hi
I'm back from walking and one (1) cent. The Temperature out the door was 79 degrees and very uncomfortable walking due to humidity.
Today is once again forecast to be in the 90s, The heat wave continues
The humidity is forecast to be lower later today, too late to do me any good walking.
I will be out the door later after my brother leaves to go to the post office. I have to ship back the old cable modem that they sent to give higher speeds for the same price, At least it is a prepaid label.
A price too high as is IMO. The swap was a pain in the neck. The problem started with the instructions.
Step 1. Download their App to the Smartphone.
Step 2. Scan a QR code.
Step 3. Swap modems.
Step 4. Go back and use the app to activate if I understood it.
I did not pay a lot of attention to all the steps as all we have are Dumb Phones AKA Flip Phones that have no Internet, one or two have cameras, Unneeded IMO FWIW. Therefore I ended up on the phone to the cable company. It started off poorly with the announcement that there was a 45 minute Que ahead of me. Did I want to stay online or set up a callback. I chose Callback. Then the darn thing took forever to get going
https://www.axios.com/google-one-third-time-spent-online-youtube-waze-a2c2ed61-2140-42bb-bb2b-c81dbbf9ca8d.html
Google consumes one-third of our digital minds
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/08/07/chicago-gun-violence-homicide-clearance/925630002/
Why Chicago PD can't get more residents to identify gun violence suspects
Over the weekend, at least 72 people were shot in the city, including 12 fatally, but police did not record a single arrest in any of the incidents.
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article215615390.html
How California is transforming bus drivers, clerks and yard supervisors into teachers
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/6958515/looking-bright-side-bad-health-stress-cope-better/
BLIGHT SIDE OF LIFE Looking on the bright side is BAD for your health as stress helps us cope with bad news better
https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/article216236655.html
ABC to celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse
ABC to celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse
Christian heartland opens window into fight for China’s soul
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/6/rabbit-population-spike-plagues-washington-dc/
Bunny boom plaguing Washington, D.C., a rebuke to government's 'protect and conserve' decree
Have a Great Thursday
Roger2 -
Hi Valhope4change_val wrote: »I worked from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm (including breaks for driving, chatting w people at office, and meals). I’m still tired. White Sands had sledding but it was too hot for us. My doggos don’t jump on people. Oscar (my big one) eats 3 cups of kibble daily (across two meals). The medium ones (50#) each eat 1.5 cups daily. Spike (8#) eats 1/2 cup daily. I’m so tired.
That is too many hours to be working even with some breaks, A 16 hour day. I can see why You would be tired, I used to work days like that on occasion when I was driving for a living. OTOH I did get 8 hours regular and the rest of the hours at Time and a half and it still wasn't worth it too me. We used to bid for routes based on seniority and sometimes one of the 4 routes left would be a long one
Even if it is Kibble You must have a moderately large dog food bill ?
Sunday My brother brought home a 50 % off Perdue Oven stuffer, and Stuffing mix. Since it was a reduced 5 Pound + Chicken it was cooked the same day. Giblet gravy too. Tasty also.
Unfortunately, I say that because I did eat some of it, Turkey, Stuffing, Gibblet Gravy and some butter for taste.
Somedays it pays to scout the Bargain Bins at the ShopRite They have several, One for refrigerated foods such as baked goods, Lunch meats and more, next to rack of discount baked breads and donuts. Back in the meat section a up to 70% off space, By the Deli a section for Deli item Ends.hope4change_val wrote: »Oops...I didn’t see your note about me resting. Instead of resting, I’m watching a friend ‘s dog for a few hours today, plus ive agreed to board a 100 pound pitt for a month or two...until a different friend sells her house. 😬
I hope You can get some rest, Is the friend paying a fee or at least providing the food and contact Info for the Vet they use, just in case ?
Good Luck
Roger2 -
Hi JanGood morning!
It is too hot and humid to do much. I just discovered I got so much done on Monday and Tuesday because I had caffeine, lol... Too late in today to have some and save my day, lol...
I am really feeling the pinch on the money lately. Prices are just unheard of for most everything...So far I am not liking medicare. I just got a $120.00 bill for my visit to the colonoscopy Dr. I have not even had the procedure yet. With two insurances I am paying a lot. The most I ever had before was a $20.00 co pay. Now they take $130.00 a month, and I am paying much more. Apparently it will take me a while to figure this out...I was not planning on a third supplement, but maybe I am mistaken...I feel the pain....
I am guessing that You do not have Caffeine daily in Your coffee ?
As long as I go to a doctor that takes medicare I am paying nothing. When I was looking at the Supplement plans I chose the best that pays whatever medicare does not pay.That lets me Budget my medical money. I chose Plan F FWIW.
https://www.humana.com/medicare/products/supplement/medigap-insurance-plan-f
Medicare Supplement Plans F and G. Plans F and G are the only Medicare Supplement insurance plans that cover costs known as Medicare Part B excess charges. An excess charge is the difference between what a doctor or provider charges and the amount Medicare will pay.
Billing ahead, Are You sure You have the right Doctor, that sounds so wrong.
I am guessing that by third supplement You are talking health Coverage ? If so look at what I chose and run the numbers.
I am still having a spoonful of the Potato Salad, I just could not bring myself to throw it away. OTOH I am working it into my meals where I can compensate for it.Oh yikes on the bring home treat! I could skip the sandwich, but I would fight you for the rest!
I think I am feeding May a little too much. She is spoiled and gets some ground chicken/turkey with hers. Mainly left over from when she did not eat from surgery. Now she is spoiled!
No snake..so far...Yay!
Does not surprise me the techy things make kids dumber, to simplify!!
Get some rest Val! Smell those roses on the way! A minute anyway! Take care all!! Jan
Remember when Chicken and Turkey innards such as Liver were cheap, I suspect the dog would love them too. Chicken backs and Wings used to be cheap too, then the wings were discovered and up went the prices.
It sounds as if Your guess about the snake was correct.
Both my brother and I have a suspicion that kids are being kept stupid and not being taught common sense on purpose.
Enjoy the Day
Roger2 -
Duh...lost my long post when i said “done” rather than “post reply.” My friend brought his food. I won’t accept money from her. She’s selling her house due to financial issues and health issues. She has lupus and just got out of hospital from sepsis. This is how i can help...she doesn’t need to worry about her baby. She knows he’s loved and cared for. This is much easier with the house showings.1
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Good Morning!
All interesting articles. Chicago reminds me of the old movie "Escape from New York,' where the whole city was turned into a giant prison where the criminals were left on their own to fend for themselves, and no one ever entered, or left much. They just enclosed the whole area for prison...!
Sorry about your returning that part. I have done that, where someone assumes I have the technology I do not know or have. Frustrating..
Why do you think people are keeping the kids dumb? Control issues at a high level?
I just thought if I had Tricare as my second insurance, the tables says no payments and no money down, I am thinking I am misinformed..or something...
Val,that is nice to help your friend out. Sounds like she is having a very rough time..
I wonder if I eat kibble will I save money and lose weight? LOL!
Went to bed at 0430 in the morning. I had Starbucks caffeine latte yesterday at 6 pm... Fell asleep after 0530 and got up at 9 am in case the yard guy came. I just finished at 3 pm, I could have slept in!!
Chicken and stuffing sounds so good. But I have my carbs low right now!
Take care all!! ...Jan1 -
I've thought about people-kibble. I'd try it. I’m feeling very glum. A friend of a friend said hurtful insulting things about me on Facebook. Yes, im 54 years old...but i was taken aback and really hurt. I know I shouldn’t be. I’m choosing to not reacte or respond...my friend needs that lady’s help and saying anything would only come back in her. Im surprised how upset i am. I suppose it is because I thought she was a safe person. My friend who’s selling her house has had 3 showings so far, plus 8 showings set for tomorrow....so that’s looking very hopeful.1
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I just posted some humor
Hi
I'm back from walking and one (1) cent, two days in a row
The Temperature out the door was 71 degrees and Semi comfortable walking due to humidity.
https://www.bloombergquint.com/pursuits/2018/08/08/the-twilight-of-the-celebrity-tv-chef#gs.myJGfww
The Twilight of the Celebrity Chef
https://www.afp.com/en/news/205/venezuelas-hospitals-eat-your-own-risk-doc-1869e91
In Venezuela's hospitals, eat at your own risk
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/08/man-survives-internal-decapitation/
Man Miraculously Survives ‘Universally Fatal’ Internal Decapitation
http://www.onlineathens.com/zz/news/20180808/9-lives-plus-cat-found-in-pipe-3-weeks-after-kansas-house-exploded
9 lives-plus! Cat found in pipe 3 weeks after Kansas house exploded
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/07/fatally-shot-dog-pee-argument/
Man Fatally Shot By Neighbor After Alleged Dog Pee Argument, Witnesses Say
Chicagoe, need I say more
https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/08/08/pet-food-recalled-for-potential-listeria-contamination/
Pet Food Recalled For Potential Listeria Contamination
https://www.studyfinds.org/boost-digestive-health-eating-crickets-every-day-study-says/
Improve Your Digestive Health By Eating Crickets Every Day, Study Says
Pass on that idea
https://fox2now.com/2018/08/07/preliminary-report-released-for-fatal-duck-boat-accident/
Preliminary report released on fatal duck boat accident
Have a Great Friday
Roger2 -
Hihope4change_val wrote: »Duh...lost my long post when i said “done” rather than “post reply.” My friend brought his food. I won’t accept money from her. She’s selling her house due to financial issues and health issues. She has lupus and just got out of hospital from sepsis. This is how i can help...she doesn’t need to worry about her baby. She knows he’s loved and cared for. This is much easier with the house showings.
Oops, Been there and done similar things too.
Ouch, That is tough for Your friend, You are a Good Friend for her.
The only good thing I can get from that is that it was not a direct friend.hope4change_val wrote: »I've thought about people-kibble. I'd try it. I’m feeling very glum. A friend of a friend said hurtful insulting things about me on Facebook. Yes, im 54 years old...but i was taken aback and really hurt. I know I shouldn’t be. I’m choosing to not reacte or respond...my friend needs that lady’s help and saying anything would only come back in her. Im surprised how upset i am. I suppose it is because I thought she was a safe person. My friend who’s selling her house has had 3 showings so far, plus 8 showings set for tomorrow....so that’s looking very hopeful.
My take on social media is that it allows for much to quick posts that go out before any reflection can change them. It also allows for shallow types to post.
I tend to be able to let things roll off my back these days, it has taken many years to get to this point so good luck ignoring that sort of slimy person.
It sounds as if the house should sell, It could also be a indicator that the price is a bit low and bargain hunters are looking or it could be the area is attractive.
Have a Good Day
Roger2 -
Hi JanGood Morning!
All interesting articles. Chicago reminds me of the old movie "Escape from New York,' where the whole city was turned into a giant prison where the criminals were left on their own to fend for themselves, and no one ever entered, or left much. They just enclosed the whole area for prison...!
Sorry about your returning that part. I have done that, where someone assumes I have the technology I do not know or have. Frustrating..
Why do you think people are keeping the kids dumb? Control issues at a high level?
Chicago is falling apart as I see it...
I was returning the old one, I may not have been very clear
I think it is a political idea to keep kids ignorant, how else to explain the NYC mayor's plan to wreck the schools that are performing ?
I wonder if it could be a simple as asking ahead of time if they take the insurance You have as 100% of what is owed and if not move on to another one.I just thought if I had Tricare as my second insurance, the tables says no payments and no money down, I am thinking I am misinformed..or something...
Val,that is nice to help your friend out. Sounds like she is having a very rough time..
I wonder if I eat kibble will I save money and lose weight? LOL!
Went to bed at 0430 in the morning. I had Starbucks caffeine latte yesterday at 6 pm... Fell asleep after 0530 and got up at 9 am in case the yard guy came. I just finished at 3 pm, I could have slept in!!
Chicken and stuffing sounds so good. But I have my carbs low right now!
Take care all!! ...Jan
Good Luck
Roger1 -
Good morning!
You found money!! A good day, x2!
All interesting posts! Weird about the celebrity chefs. I hate to see so many accused of wrong doings too. Money must go to their heads..And people are seemingly greedy when upping some rents..I am not eating crickets...Don't care how good they might be for you!!
We should send them to Venezuela.-- That is incredibly heart breaking. I know the govt is corrupt and there are a lot of gangs and issues with drug cartels. Is all that the base of the problem or is it more too? (like that is not enough..). They do have oil and have closer ties with Russia, China and Korea...
Val, I can not imagine someone posting on face book anything derogatory about a friend.That is really awful..That is very wonderful to consider your other friend's situation, as making it more of an issue would be bad at this time. The universe has a way of righting itself at some point..I am sorry that happened. That a dumb lady to make any remark hurtful..At least you know something watchful about her...
I slept like a rock last nite after so little sleep the night before. I crawled into bed before midnite and slept till 0920 this am. Thank goodness for retirement!!
The $120.00 bill was for the office visit before the colonoscopy in which you get a quick exam, explanation, prep prescription and date for the actual procedure... I think it may be a deductible from Tricare for a specialist, but very confusing as one web site has that, while another has there should be no billing with both. And not all websites can be trusted. Guess I will have to call the dr. and Tricare. There is a chunk of time I will be sitting on hold..lol..What makes it confusing is my cardiologist is a specialist, but I paid only a few 20.00 bills..or less...I will probably die before I get it...
Roger, your posts are pretty clear.. it is usually me!! Perseverance all!!! ...Jan 1 -
Emily is registered for 10th grade. All hard classes plus Art. Plus this afternoon she did a volunteer project for the charter district helping with orientation at one of the k-8 schools. I feel like I have a bug...don’t feel well.1
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I posted more humor a minute or two ago, Enjoy
Hi
I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 75 degrees and uncomfortable while walking due to humidity
I could see where there had been light rain overnight. The heavy rain is due to arrive later on.
Humor
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/47730/
Professors allow students to pick their own grade
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6975073/treasure-hunder-darrell-miklos-ufo-bermuda-triangle/
ET MYSTERY Treasure hunter claims he’s found an ALIEN spaceship while exploring ancient shipwrecks under the Bermuda Triangle
https://www.studyfinds.org/survey-pet-owners-happier-wealthier-more-fit-than-non-owners/
Survey: Pet Owners Happier, Wealthier, More Fit Than Non-Owners
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article215014375.html
Losing Faith: Why South Carolina is abandoning its churches
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/08/08/edison-new-jersey-food-allergy-laws/
Edison, NJ Mulls Passing Strictest Food Allergy Laws In The Country
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2018/08/09/surgery-center-deaths-medicare-reporting-colonoscopy/868703002/
Surgery centers don't have to report deaths in 17 states
The first man died in April 2014. Another died later that month. Then, on July 18 of that year, a woman was rushed to a hospital where she was told she was lucky to be alive.
They all went to the same Little Rock, Arkansas, surgery center for a colonoscopy, among the safest procedures a patient can have
https://www.wral.com/fossils-on-an-australian-beach-reveal-a-shark-eat-shark-world/17758239/
Fossils on an Australian Beach Reveal a Shark-Eat-Shark World
https://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Employees-at-a-National-Weather-Service-office-in-13142835.php
Employees at a National Weather Service office in Maryland were startled when a random message suddenly blared over the intercom in Chinese
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/08/homeless-people-wearing-barcodes-new-project-increase-donations/
Homeless people wearing barcodes to accept cashless payments
https://gizmodo.com/cvs-is-being-sued-for-selling-*kitten*-homepathic-produ-1827459939
Have a Great Weekend
Roger1 -
Hi JanGood morning!
You found money!! A good day, x2!
All interesting posts! Weird about the celebrity chefs. I hate to see so many accused of wrong doings too. Money must go to their heads..And people are seemingly greedy when upping some rents..I am not eating crickets...Don't care how good they might be for you!! We should send them to Venezuela.-- That is incredibly heart breaking. I know the govt is corrupt and there are a lot of gangs and issues with drug cartels. Is all that the base of the problem or is it more too? (like that is not enough..). They do have oil and have closer ties with Russia, China and Korea...
Val, I can not imagine someone posting on face book anything derogatory about a friend.That is really awful..That is very wonderful to consider your other friend's situation, as making it more of an issue would be bad at this time. The universe has a way of righting itself at some point..I am sorry that happened. That a dumb lady to make any remark hurtful..At least you know something watchful about her...
Venezuela's root problem is that the price of oil had dropped and socialism. Now what I have seen is that it can take 1.5 months income to buy a Kg of Chicken, 2.2 pounds. Inflation is killing the people that have not managed to flee so far.
There have been many eateries in NYC that have been there for many years that have been killed by rent increases sadly.
I slept pretty good last night too, It does help if I take a Melatonin a 1/2 hour before retiring. Being tired works too naturally. I agree about retirement FWIW. Towards the end I could not wait to retireI slept like a rock last nite after so little sleep the night before. I crawled into bed before midnite and slept till 0920 this am. Thank goodness for retirement!!
The $120.00 bill was for the office visit before the colonoscopy in which you get a quick exam, explanation, prep prescription and date for the actual procedure... I think it may be a deductible from Tricare for a specialist, but very confusing as one web site has that, while another has there should be no billing with both. And not all websites can be trusted. Guess I will have to call the dr. and Tricare. There is a chunk of time I will be sitting on hold..lol..What makes it confusing is my cardiologist is a specialist, but I paid only a few 20.00 bills..or less...I will probably die before I get it...
Roger, your posts are pretty clear.. it is usually me!! Perseverance all!!! ...Jan
When You say websites are they all Tricare or others on the Internet ?
I was lucky that I was home before the rain arrived for a rerun of the overnights rain. This one I can see Lightning and hear from the time delay with the thunder that it is moving away now. This rain is heavier and that means no hurt to the water bill from watering
Have a Good Day
Roger
P.S. You will notice that some of the Swamp humor is themed today, Enjoy.1 -
Hi Valhope4change_val wrote: »Emily is registered for 10th grade. All hard classes plus Art. Plus this afternoon she did a volunteer project for the charter district helping with orientation at one of the k-8 schools. I feel like I have a bug...don’t feel well.
I'm sorry to hear that You are under the weather. Have You ever been tested for Lyme Disease, Just curious it could explain some things.
Tenth Grade, Far enough back that for me it all runs together
Emily sounds like a good Young Lady, Hard Classes and Volunteering, Wow. So many students take the easy way through school.
Good Luck feeling better quickly.
Roger2 -
Hi Jan
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Roger2 -
I will be posting new humor shortly, It is set up, I just try not to post things too close together so as to not trigger the Spam filter
Hi
I'm back home from walking 1 cent. The Temperature out the door was 72 degrees and uncomfortable while walking due to the dew point being in the oppressive range again
The rains appear to be gone for the time being and it did dry out somewhat overnight. Parts of NJ had over 4 inches of rain and flooding. This area I am in is located in a large area that was under a flash flood alert. We never see flooding on this street, other parts of town can flood where the roads cross over brooks.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/news-blog/2018/aug/09/satellite-system-hacking-attacks-ships-planes-military
Hacked satellite systems could launch microwave-like attacks, expert warns.
social passing.
https://nypost.com/2018/06/16/high-school-lets-students-pass-even-if-they-never-went-to-class/
Principal lets students pass even if they never went to class
This high school is a hooky player’s dream.
At DeWitt Clinton HS in the Bronx, kids who have cut class all semester can still snag a 65 passing grade — and course credit — if they complete a quickie “mastery packet.”
Insisting that students can pass “regardless of absence,” Principal Pierre Orbe has ordered English, science, social studies and math teachers to give “make up” work to hundreds of kids who didn’t show up or failed the courses, whistleblowers said.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/south-brunswick-new-jersey-nasa-package-trump-note-sparks-alarm/
NASA package that fell from sky with note mentioning Trump sparks alarm in New Jersey
Give me Strength
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seatac-stolen-plane-crash-horizon-air-alaska-airlines-seattle-today-2018-08-10/
Airline employee steals plane, takes off, then crashes
http://news.trust.org/item/20180810055953-l8hxy
INSIGHT-Gene-editing startups ignite the next 'Frankenfood' fight
http://www.dailycitizen.news/news/local_news/i-hate-this-county-i-prayed-to-god-that-he/article_8c54d317-6930-55d9-b3e9-2e1458aa1bfa.html
'I hate this county. I prayed to God that he would curse it': Footage shows DUI arrest of congressional candidate (with VIDEO)
https://abc7ny.com/smoke-from-california-wildfires-reaches-nyc/3922350/
Smoke from California wildfires reaches New York City
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-bird-scooter-vandalism-20180809-story.html
Fed-up locals are setting electric scooters on fire and burying them at sea
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/puerto-rico-donated-supplies-expired-david-begnaud/
Donations sent to Puerto Rico were found rotting in parking lot
No Surprise to Me
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a22674251/air-force-bomb-forest-fires/
Should the U.S. Air Force Bomb Forest Fires?
It sounds ridiculous, but it’s an idea that's grounded in physics.
Have a Great Sunday
Roger2 -
Good morning. I need to read those stories. A congressman who openly hates the country? Satellites that can send microwaves to earth (so...why do they have that capability???). I’m not surprised about the Puerto Rico supplies...but i want whoever was responsible to he held accountable. 1,400 humans died on US soil. I’m still nursing my cold.1
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And I have a huge issue with passing students that didn’t earn it. Sorry I misread county for country...but clearly that man has a mean soul and should not be in office nor be drinking.1
