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[docsoliday1]

How do you pronounce that?

See here:

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/that

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

‘Afternoon all…
I actually got to sleep last night.
Of course the alarm still went off at 5:00, and I’m still looking at a 12 to 14 hour workday, but it’s better than the situation yesterday.

(managing my expectations)

Now this is a happy Monday because next Monday I'll be sitting on my duff in Ko Olina for 10 days at Aulani. Now if I only had a time machine ...

Certainly beats my two-pair…
And I believe that might qualify as a good Monday.

I’d like to barrow that time machine once you’re finished with it if you don’t mind.

Thanks, but I'm only qualified to lead people to utter depravity, supreme laziness, and/ or death.

Precisely…

That’s what we’re counting on.

I wish I had something to help with work. You mentioned 39 years in a post (or maybe I misread) which when added to age 21, I thought put you past that 59.5 magical age to access retirement funds.

Your algebra is correct, but you didn’t have all the variables you needed.
I started the job when I was 18; mail-room, third-shift, minimum-wage. Climbed through the ranks, got into mainframe operations and then into systems programing from there. Never did graduate from the tech school I was also attending and certainly not in the field I thought I wanted to study.

One thing that is true though is that I can possibly get into 401k earlier if it becomes necessary. If you're over 55 (got that one covered) and your job is eliminated, then you can access your 401 without penalty (you still owe taxes, but that’s true either way). The catch is that I have to stay here until they toss me out (it don’t work if I leave voluntarily).

You could always join the ranks of those of us in public service. Seriously, my office is always hiring, regardless of age, and although we're out here in California, most of my compatriots in other states say the same thing. Health care is really good but doesn't cost a lot (I'm paying about $260/month for full coverage for me, the wife, and the boy covering health, dental, and vision). We still get a pension. I've been an attorney at the county level before and now at the state level, and out here the locals pay better than the state but the state has better health care.

But you can pretty much find every private sector job in the public sector. Something to think about.

And I have been considering that very option. But it appears that there are more opportunities on your side of the map. None of the governments in my area have anything that would translate (at least not right now). If I were an experienced back-ho operator, sanitation worker or law-enforcement/corrections officer, then I’d be good; systems & data analysis with proficiency in older machine languages though… not so much.

But I-R-Still lookin’

Steampunk Mad Hatter.

Spectacular!

Pictures?
(I know better, but I have to ask)

What can you buy for 77 cents???

A stamp and an envelope (plus tax)

Mornin' Dads from beautiful Cape Cod. Working this morning in a different department and learning new things, which will hopefully make me more invaluable. Have a good day.

I’ll drink to the notion of being invaluable.
Heck, I’ll drink to dang near anything.
Soon as I get home, I believe I do just that.

 

[budamacdvcr]

I really, really hate budget time of the year. That is all

I’ll drink to the notion of being invaluable.
Heck, I’ll drink to dang near anything.
Soon as I get home, I believe I do just that.

I'll just have to have one with ya, once I'm home of course.

 

[pkondz]

Made me feel old though. We didn't get home until 11:00pm. If DW isn't in her PJ's by 9:00 most night, then something is wrong. I felt pretty tired myself. But nice to do for a change.

And stay off my (snow covered) lawn!!!

See here:

Thanks! Extraordinarily helpful!

Spectacular!

Pictures?
(I know better, but I have to ask)

Hang on...



Same costume, different date.

A stamp and an envelope (plus tax)

Great! Send it up here with a cheque for $27.50(USD) and I'll send it down!

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

I'll just have to have one with ya, once I'm home of course.

Oh, of course.
<wink, wink, nudge, nudge>

That is most excellent.

Great! Send it up here with a cheque for $27.50(USD) and I'll send it down!

I'll need the Loonie first just to be able to afford the envelope.
As for including $27.50...

Baawwhaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaa...

 

[docsoliday1]

There are few times I wish we had socialized medicine, but today is one of those days.
As you may know, I fell in preparing my house for hurricane Dorian and cracked ribs.
I'm on the phone with my insurance company now trying to figure out why they didn't pay my ambulance bill and they're telling me it's out of network. Out of network for an ambulance?????

I guess they expect me to call around to find an ambulance that's COVERED before they transport me to the ER.

 

[pkondz]

That is most excellent.

Thanks!

I'll need the Loonie first just to be able to afford the envelope.
As for including $27.50...

Baawwhaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaa...

It was worth a shot.

I'm on the phone with my insurance company now trying to figure out why they didn't pay my ambulance bill and they're telling me it's out of network. Out of network for an ambulance?????


I guess they expect me to call around to find an ambulance that's COVERED before they transport me to the ER.

How much was the ride?
And... The next time you have a life threatening emergency, call your insurance provider first... hmmm... better make it an email, and wait 2-3 business days for instructions.

 

[docsoliday1]

How much was the ride?
And... The next time you have a life threatening emergency, call your insurance provider first... hmmm... better make it an email, and wait 2-3 business days for instructions.

Yeah, exactly my frustration. It's not like if I'm in an accident, I have a choice over who is dispatched.
I just looked up on map and did a search for ambulance. The closest one (that wasn't the county fire & rescue) is 35-45 minutes away, but maybe they were in network.

 

[pkondz]

I just looked up on map and did a search for ambulance. The closest one (that wasn't the county fire & rescue) is 35-45 minutes away, but maybe they were in network.

Actually... you should call your insurance provider and find out who is in the network and put their phone number by the phone or in your contacts.

 

[AirGoofy]

So, after a long time away from the gym, went last night with youngest dd. I am so sore. I think my fat is hurting. Ugh. With pickleball tonight, I'm hoping I can make it.

We didn't get home until 11:00pm. If DW isn't in her PJ's by 9:00 most night, then something is wrong. I felt pretty tired myself. But nice to do for a change.

You mean DW is out of her pajamas..... No, wait, we are married. That doesn't happen very often anymore.

Top O the Mornin Dads! Have a good! That's all I got so ...........Dole Whips, Mickey Bars, Bourbon and bacon for everyone!

If you got Dole Whips, Mickey Bars, and bourbon, then I'm on my way.

Your algebra is correct, but you didn’t have all the variables you needed.
I started the job when I was 18; mail-room, third-shift, minimum-wage. Climbed through the ranks, got into mainframe operations and then into systems programing from there. Never did graduate from the tech school I was also attending and certainly not in the field I thought I wanted to study.

One thing that is true though is that I can possibly get into 401k earlier if it becomes necessary. If you're over 55 (got that one covered) and your job is eliminated, then you can access your 401 without penalty (you still owe taxes, but that’s true either way). The catch is that I have to stay here until they toss me out (it don’t work if I leave voluntarily).

Yes, I was a few years off as I had you starting at 21 instead of 18. I do feel your uncertainty, as the governor's election here is next week. I have my 2nd job to fall back on though. Good luck, and I'll keep praying.

I really, really hate budget time of the year. That is all

Budget? What budget? Wait, that's just what my DW says.

There are few times I wish we had socialized medicine, but today is one of those days.
As you may know, I fell in preparing my house for hurricane Dorian and cracked ribs.
I'm on the phone with my insurance company now trying to figure out why they didn't pay my ambulance bill and they're telling me it's out of network. Out of network for an ambulance?????

I guess they expect me to call around to find an ambulance that's COVERED before they transport me to the ER.

I'm not sure single payer health care would be any more socialized than the Medicare/ Medicaid system we already have. I know that side of the world, and see the massive overbilling practices of providers. But, even if that corruption was resolved, there is still just the government insurance guarantee of Obamacare. Which would you rather pay - 15% of net income for health insurance premiums, out-of-pocket, deductible, co-pay, co-insurance, etc, or ??% of income for single payer.

 

[pkondz]

You mean DW is out of her pajamas..... No, wait, we are married. That doesn't happen very often anymore.

And....

 

[declansdad]

Thank you for the birthday wishes guys.

I didn't take the day off, there's just too much going on at work right now.
But I did go see a concert last night with DW. A local band that none of you would have ever heard of, but I enjoyed it. Made me feel old though. We didn't get home until 11:00pm. If DW isn't in her PJ's by 9:00 most night, then something is wrong. I felt pretty tired myself. But nice to do for a change.

Shanneyganook?

There are few times I wish we had socialized medicine, but today is one of those days.
As you may know, I fell in preparing my house for hurricane Dorian and cracked ribs.
I'm on the phone with my insurance company now trying to figure out why they didn't pay my ambulance bill and they're telling me it's out of network. Out of network for an ambulance?????

I guess they expect me to call around to find an ambulance that's COVERED before they transport me to the ER.

Glad we don't have to worry about that.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

There are few times I wish we had socialized medicine, but today is one of those days.
As you may know, I fell in preparing my house for hurricane Dorian and cracked ribs.
I'm on the phone with my insurance company now trying to figure out why they didn't pay my ambulance bill and they're telling me it's out of network. Out of network for an ambulance?????

I guess they expect me to call around to find an ambulance that's COVERED before they transport me to the ER.

That's insane! When we were about to have our daughter there was an issue with my work insurance and the local hospital. Well, I called and asked what would happen if my wife goes into labor. This is the response I got from my insurance: "Well, sir, there's a hospital in Oak Bluffs that's in network." My response: "Oak Bluffs' Hospital is on an island! I can't get there at 2am!" Insurance, one of those enigmas that will never be fully understood.

 

[budamacdvcr]

Top O the Mornin Dads! Looking forward to game 7 tonight if I can get home in time. It is time for my Blackhawks to show the "kindergarten coach" the door. His system (whatever the heck he is trying to do) does not fit the roster and he has more than lost the veterans. This also brings me to the GM that that has done nothing to add to this team except get lucky with a young player or two who hired this Jr understudy as a coach. The GM that built the Cup teams and the coach that won them are together again and though early, have the Florida Panthers in a play off spot. Rant over,have a good day gentlemen.

If you got Dole Whips, Mickey Bars, and bourbon, then I'm on my way.

Got Mickey Bars and Bourbon?

 

[Terra Nova guy]

And stay off my (snow covered) lawn!!!

Ugh...snow. We haven't had it yet but it's been very close. Only a couple degrees above freezing here yesterday and a wicked wind blowing. It's supposed to be sunny and a little warmer for Halloween thankfully.

There are few times I wish we had socialized medicine, but today is one of those days.
As you may know, I fell in preparing my house for hurricane Dorian and cracked ribs.
I'm on the phone with my insurance company now trying to figure out why they didn't pay my ambulance bill and they're telling me it's out of network. Out of network for an ambulance?????

Tough break (pun maybe slightly intended)
Interesting thing though - ambulance rides are not free here. At least in my province (and since the provinces run the health care from the funding provided by the federal government, it may be different in others). If you have private health insurance they are normally covered. Our health care covers everything once you are inside the hospital. Anything outside, including prescription drugs, is not covered.

You mean DW is out of her pajamas..... No, wait, we are married. That doesn't happen very often anymore.

I feel like you are referring to something but I forget what that is....

Shanneyganook?

Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers

It was bound to be a band nobody had heard of and would have trouble spelling.

 

[declansdad]

Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers

It was bound to be a band nobody had heard of and would have trouble spelling.

Those guys are awesome.

 

[pkondz]

When we were about to have our daughter there was an issue with my work insurance and the local hospital. Well, I called and asked what would happen if my wife goes into labor. This is the response I got from my insurance: "Well, sir, there's a hospital in Oak Bluffs that's in network." My response: "Oak Bluffs' Hospital is on an island! I can't get there at 2am!" Insurance, one of those enigmas that will never be fully understood.

"Wonderful! I had no idea you guys covered helicopter transport!"

Ugh...snow. We haven't had it yet but it's been very close.

We had that major dump a few weeks ago. Then it all melted and we had some nice days... now it's back and looks like it might stay.

Only a couple degrees above freezing here yesterday and a wicked wind blowing. It's supposed to be sunny and a little warmer for Halloween thankfully.

We're going to be slightly warmer around the freezing mark for Halloween... bit chilly, but hoping it won't impact it too much.

Interesting thing though - ambulance rides are not free here. At least in my province (and since the provinces run the health care from the funding provided by the federal government, it may be different in others). If you have private health insurance they are normally covered. Our health care covers everything once you are inside the hospital. Anything outside, including prescription drugs, is not covered.

Pretty much same here.

Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers

It was bound to be a band nobody had heard of and would have trouble spelling.

Wait. Of course I've heard of them. I thought you said nobody'd heard of them?

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I’ll drink to the notion of being invaluable.
Heck, I’ll drink to dang near anything.
Soon as I get home, I believe I do just that.

Attaboy.

I really, really hate budget time of the year. That is all

Remember, when they need you, they talk about things like duty and honor. When you need them, they talk about budgets.

Great shot!

Out of network for an ambulance?????

"Well, sir, there's a hospital in Oak Bluffs that's in network." My response: "Oak Bluffs' Hospital is on an island! I can't get there at 2am!"

Insurance companies are the worst.

You mean DW is out of her pajamas..... No, wait, we are married. That doesn't happen very often anymore.

We had that major dump a few weeks ago.

You went to Taco Bell?

 

[declansdad]

We had that major dump a few weeks ago. Then it all melted and we had some nice days... now it's back and looks like it might stay.

Get rid of it will you. I'm in and out of there next week and I don't need to deal with that.

 

[docsoliday1]

Just curious who else is a survivor fan here? I recall Jeff (@Terra Nova guy ) having some type of dance/prom or something for his DD that was survivor theme.

Anyway, the reason I ask...is it just me or is this season pretty lame? Maybe it's just a wait until the merge for it to get good season. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's just been kinda meh so far.