INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours
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Lookie - Sorry to hear that you lost your sweet Baily boy. It is so heart wrenching to lose them. They stay in your heart forever. I hope you and DH will enjoy some getting away time together.
Susan - Elena is such a cutie pie. I'll bet she had a grand old time smearing those prunes all over herself.
Poppy - One thing I'd like to share with you about the Medicare thing is that if you initially choose to go with original Medicare, you won't have to deal with being told what doctors you can see. You only have to check with a doctor to see if they accept Medicare assignment. But if you choose to go with a Medicare Advantage plan, there is NO going back to original Medicare, and you will have to deal with pre-auths for procedures, tests, referrals, etc. Plus the Advantage plans always have a network of doctors you have to choose from. If you go with Original Medicare, you normally can stay with the doctors you have, if you like them and they accept Medicare assignment.
Medicare Advantage provides coverage for office visits, hospital, prescriptions, rehabilitation care after a surgery, sometimes dental and glasses and some other things, but you have to stay within their network.
Original Medicare gives you the freedom of choice, but you have to get a Supplemental plan (AARP's United Healthcare - plan F is what I have and am very happy with it) to cover the portion of medical bills Medicare doesn't cover (deductible & the 20% of the medicare assignment), plus you'd need a Part D prescription plan.
With original Medicare, the magic question when going to a new doctor is "Do you accept medicare assignment?". Generally the person at the front desk will look at you like you have two heads, but the billing dept. will know for sure.
The main advantage for me is the freedom of choice. When I flew to Arizona in 2014 to go to the Mayo Clinic I was able to with out asking permission from my insurance plan. The ability to choose is very important to me.
Jazzy - Hope your yoga retreat is relaxing for you. My massage today was awesome. I took my pain meds before, but the massage was still a bit uncomfortable, but OH! what incredible relief after it was done.
MammaRay - ((((HUGS)))) to you.
Thank you Lita. The Kirbmeister has certainly brought a breath of fresh air into my life.
Loverly - Why won't you dad use the anti-inflammatory & Tramadol? I sure hope he will heal quickly, and not get to antsy in the process.
WildT - Have fun and enjoy your night out dancing.
Chevy - I now have treats in my pocket too. Kirby expects them now every time he goes potty. I saw one of my elderly neighbors outside her apt. this evening and introduced Kirby to her. He barked at first, I think because she is in a wheelchair, but I gave her a couple treats and let her give them to Kirby then he seemed to settle down. He is real skittish around scooters/wheelchairs, etc. Gonna have to work on that if he has any chance of becoming a Therapy Dog.
Okay, crazy thing happened last evening. It is about 10:00 p.m. and there is a knock on my front door. I look out the window and there stands one of the neighbors I've spoken of before. I open the door and he has my wallet and is returning it to me. I didn't even know I'd lost it. Apparently, it fell out of my coat pocket by the dumpster as I walked to my apt. from the bus stop, and he had found it. Whew! If I had realized I'd lost it to begin with, I'd have had a fit. I am surprised he returned it considering how he behaves normally, but so very thankful.
Hello Queenie! Good to see your post every now and again.
Okay, guess I'll say goodnight to all. Sleep well!
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Susan ~ Thank you for telling us it was PRUNES smeared all over! lol! Elena does have fun, doesn't she? Silly sweetie! I don't think I've ever heard of eyelash extensions. How are they done? You do so much for others; yay you for doing something for yourself that makes you happy!
JunieB ~ OMD.....thank goodness the neighbor found and returned your wallet intact to you! Isn't it nice when people surprise you in a good way? FFH lost his wallet a few years ago - right before Christmas. He had to get a new driver's license, replace his credit cards.... Whatta pain! About a month later I found it - wedged behind the seat of his desk chair here at home! He is always losing something. Last week he lost his phone. He somehow threw it out when he put the trash can out front for the weekly pick-up. Took him hours of panicked searching.....
Dogs are so funny, the things that rattle them. Kirby will get over his fear quickly once he realizes those wheels mean treats - good job! Hope your little love is behaving himself
Poppy ~ Hope Hubby's recovery is going well. He is 65? You must be much younger than he is - I saw those pics of you young'uns having lunch!
JunieB's Medicare info is excellent. That stuff is sooo confusing! Good to know about the AARP Supplemental Plan. Will you be able to keep your insurance from work when you retire? Is your husband on your plan? If you can keep your work insurance, you can have Medicare as your primary and your work as secondary. Unless the Supplemental plan cost less....
How is Gus Kitty and when will we see pictures?
Sensi ~ Chance is such a good boy! I love how he "talks" to you! Loverly had described your voice as kind after you first met in person. After hearing you speak in your videos I can say I totally agree. And when you are talking to Chance, I hear happy too! Your dad was a gold miner? Neat! You must share some stories with us
I've missed "hanging" with y'all and need to do more catching up in the morning......I haven't forgotten anyone - just getting sleepy. Bye for now 💜
One last thought
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WildT I have been reading and feeling empathy for you. Very difficult. I was lucky. By the time my ex-H remarried it did not bother me as it was long after he had left and I was remarried myself. I do very strongly remember the pain of knowing/thinking about the relationship he was involved in at the time he left and for a couple of years after, and even a couple of women after (the one he had the affair with was not the one he ultimately married). It is very, very hard. The only thing I would say to you is to do the things that help YOU stay strong and sane for yourself and your children. I was so lucky there was no web, no social media etc back then, because the temptation to read up all about this other woman must be severe. It will probably need some superhuman strength on your side to keep focused on doing only what is best for YOU. Do what brings you joy and strength. Even 10 minutes a day on something that brings you joy will be a strengthener. XXX
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one other thing, with the Advantage plans, you don't pay for them. With the supplements, and the part D, you do. And they aren't cheap.
DH and I have Advantage plans from Humana and have been happy with them.
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dropping in and waving hi. Going back to read what y'all been up to
Hootie hoo
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Beautiful Peppermint! Soooooooo glad you stopped by! Been worried about you girl.... I know you don't feel good, nor feel like posting.... but that's okay.... We are always here, and thinking about you........
Just wish something would help you.... I read what you posted on your other thread..... Sorry about how hard this all is with your family..... I just can't imagine!
Saying a million prayers for you..... Love you! xoxo
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thanks Chevy. Much love
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Hey, I'm here! Don't go!
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Loverly just texted me, and said you were on... You want some coffee?
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I just made some shrimp salad, and mashed potatoes with a sweet potato.... all you guys can come if you want!
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coming mom
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Patty !!!!!!
Chevy ~ Shrimp for breakfast???? I'll bring my Eggos and tea
Edited cuz I can't spell the name of those round waffles.........
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Little Spookie.... bring a heavy jacket..... Never mind.... I have plenty...
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can I wear my FLIP FLOPS
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Still too early for you, Sleepy Head ShepK?
Mama, you have buffalo sauce for Ms. Spookie? She won't eat shrimp unless they are dripping with the sauce.
Man, that Patty is elusive! Can't chase her down.
MammaRay, good to see back.
Queenie is like Eeyore. The wind has to be right for her to land.
JunieB, dad notices that Neurontin works better for him. He feels better on just Neurontin. He feels dry with Naproxen and Tramadol along with Neurontin make him too sleepy. I saw him yesterday and he was reading the newspaper...a good sign. Still waiting for the book prop from Amazon🤔
Your neighbor does have some good in him, you see? Hopefully, Kirby will work on the rest of his heart.
Susan, eyelash extension lasts a few weeks, right? As I get older, my eyelashes and eyebrows slowly fall off
Why can't the underarm or the hair down thdere do the same? 0 -
The sun is up. Of course it's too early! Silly Loverly.
It's only 66 here.....Chevy's place is colder. Better adjust my cat to keep warm....
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Patty nice to see you posting.
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Chvey, I will be there, I won't miss the party for Patty. Can I borrow a coat too, we don't use that for south Texas!
Patty, so glad to see you back. ((Gentle Hugs))🤗
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Loverly it took forever for my hair to grow back, still rarely have to shave under arms or legs.
Shep a picture for you.
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Chevy I'm on my way, you are going to Run out of shrimp. I also have lots of coats for our warm weather friends
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Oh Lookie, how embarrassing! I need to call FFH back inside! He's going to scare Loverly 😱
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Eeyore, I have some extra warmers if you need one or three.....
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Patty! Great to see you!!!
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You guys, I had some left-over shrimp.... so I cut it up, with a hard-boiled egg, celery, onions, avocado, chopped walnuts, and this mayo stuff dressing I made.... I toasted 1/2 a bagel, and it is really good! Had left-over potato soup with it....
Supposed to snow tonight into tomorrow...
Spookers... flip-flops? Did you gals hear that? All I can say is, those of you who can wear flip flops have prettier toes than I do.... Hah!
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Now THESE are cute!
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OMG that is big! Why can't I "edit" it, and shrink it like I used to? Okay, never mind.... I had to go back & then I could edit it.
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(flap flap flap....glide....flap flap flap) Still reading, mind, but not posting so much. Distracted by school, in a good way. And yeah, what is it with the hair thing?
but definitely HI PATTY! (though I expect she's/you've understandably retreated back to what offline comforts are available)
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Patty - so GOOD you popped in! We were all wondering about you.
Lover - Because of Xeloda, I've lost pretty much all my hair "down there." It's kind of in a weird stripe of no hair...a REVERSE mohawk, so to speak
. Sorry, TMI.Chevy - Wish I could wear flip flops, but I've also lost almost all of my toenails, thanks to Xeloda, and my big toe nails are just barely hanging on. What the heck...I guess it's an ok trade to give up toe nails and hair "down there" in order to still be around and hang out with you gals.
Shep - LOVED the little note about giving our " used toys away to the less fortunate." Ha ha, I'm still laughing.
Wild T - It will always be hard, no matter what. You had feelings for the bum once...that's why you married him and had kids in the first place. I dumped my boyfriend from college/grad school over 30 years ago. He had addiction problems too (along with a gambling problem to boot). I thought he was the love of my life, but I just couldn't take it anymore. Self preservation kicked in because he was dragging me down before my career even started and I had to cut him loose. I had a dream about him several weeks ago, so I guess they still live in our subconscious minds whether we like it or not. Have a great time dancing, and do one for me too!
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You guys, I know it has to be heart-breaking to lose so much when going through those treatments.... I know, because I lost my hearing due to a stroke from taking Tamoxifen.
But about the hair-hair-everywhere.... I remember my one "girl-friend" once telling me YOU HAVE THE HAIRIEST ARMS! I was just sick! I was only a teenager, and it really hurt.... just like when another girl asked "why are you so ugly"..... I was about 12.... but we get through all those hurtful personal things....
So now here I am.... 79, and I don't think I have hair anywhere except on my head! But I don't mind.... If I have it on my legs, I would need a magnifying glass to find it.... Oh, there is now peach-fuzz on my arms... I should go talk to my friend, and ask..."so what do you think now?" Hah!
I have 8 good toe nails! It's just my big toes.... the nails have to be filed from the top.... Hah! Years ago, I would glue little pretty nails on.... just like fake nails.... THAT'S when I wore open-toed sandals.... A girl has to do what a girl has to do....
So don't worry gals.... we are just lucky to still be here..... Love you all..... xoxoxo
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