9/27/17 - Donuts and Wide Awake!

This is one of those mornings where I could stay in bed and go right back to sleep. My alarm for the first time in a long time woke me up I'm usually awake and up about 10 or 15 minutes before it goes off. I'm sure my walk to the train will wake me up a bit and I can aways doze off on the train.

Hope ya get a nap in Lil0.

Hope you all have a good day.
 
Good morning everyone. Another scorcher here with rain supposedly to come. I'm guessing we won't get any. I'm glad to see that OC got some, though.

Today's school is on the other side of the county, but takes 2 interstates to get there.

Lil0, I'm sorry that it was your night to be sleepless.

Some of you will laugh, but I've slept much better since I placed a new dream catcher by my bed last week. I haven't had any wacky dreams that wake me up, and I've been falling right to sleep. Even if it is just the power of suggestion, I'll take it.


Muzzaman - Have a good day at work. Your box will be in the mail this weekend.
 
Cloudy today. I hope it rains, but not much of a chance though.

This morning, when I looked outside for my cat, I saw the white rabbit.
I went to the front and called my cat. He's not much of a guard cat when he
goes in the field across the street. When the cat was inside, Goldie and I took our
walk. I asked the young boy if he knew anyone who lost a rabbit. Nope.
He told me he would come later after school to get it. When I got home,
I took a cat cage to the back. I think rabbit was tired of his adventure since
it was easy to pick up and put in cage. Anyone want it? The rabbit will
stay in the cage until I can find it a home.

My question is, would a rabbit dig in a flowerbed? I found another impression
in the mulch this morning like something slept there. When I watered my
neighbor's flowers yesterday, I noticed her front bed is messy like mine.

And on the other side of the neighborhood, someone read my note. The
trash cans are empty and by the house. The carpet is gone.

Lil0, I hope you'll be able to take a nap today.

rs, that's interesting about your dream catcher. I hope it will continue to
give you nice dreams.

Muzzaman, I hope you have a good day.

I hope everyone has the best day possible.
 
Happy Hump Day.

Well, it seems we're all having sleep disturbances except Squirrel. Last night, I would awake startled but remembered no dream, fall back to sleep to have it happen all over again. Woke up with alarm but lower back was hurting? Now I ache all over, am groggy, but like the pink bunny commercial just "keep on going".

Last night I spent more time than every necessary on the phone with the local Kroger/Frys pharmacy. Every month our prescriptions have miscounted refills, lost refills, with a brand new crew there. Whatever happened, they fired every pharmacist who had worked there and replaced them all. I have a bottle that says refill in 90 days but holds less than 30 pills. My lunch period will be taken early to take in the bottle to have them complete the order for 60 more days. No supervisor in the pharmacy by the way, just the store manager who seemed clueless.

Lil0: sure hope a nap is in store for you today and until then you take it easy and relax.

Muzza: a nice brisk walk in cool air would awaken me too, but a warm train ride would bring a quick nap. Hope you wake up again when at the office.

Squirrel: at this point, 'whatever it takes' to sleep! Sure hope your drive to this far-away school has pretty scenery despite the long drive.

Kat: yes, a bunny will nestle in to sleep where it feels safe and protected above ground. They prefer underground in their burrows. Thanks for picking up the lost & lonely little guy and hope you find someone to love and care for him very soon.

Hoping each of you have a more restful day, feel physically strong, and make it a good day.
 
Morning all.

Noel - I used, as in past tense, Walgreen's pharmacy when I first moved here. I would call in a prescription. They would say it would be ready next day after 2. I'd show up and they had no idea about it. I'd go home, get the bottle, as for some reason I didn't memorize my RX number, go back, and OH, THAT one. Your insurance company won't pay for a 3 month supply. I know, I'd say, I pay cash for this prescription. It says so on the prescription when I turn it in.

OH, yes, I see that now. Okay, you know it's cheaper if... Yes, but I want an 90 day supply, not a 30 day supply. Okay, give me X minutes to fill it. I wander the store. I get called at the end of the X minutes to be told they don't have the drug. This happened for a year, every 90 days.

I changed my pharmacy. I've changed again and now I'm at Costco. Yes, it is out of the way, but they have NEVER messed up my order. And I pay cash because my insurance prescription plan only allows for a month at a time. Or I can use the mail to house for 3 months, but you have to be home to sign for them (which is wise). At least with my weight loss I'm down to just two drugs. So the pain is less. Whatever happens with healthcare, the pharmaceutical companies must be dealt with.

During my ankle recovery time I needed a cream. It was denied by my insurance company as it was $50 a tube. I assumed it was made from ground-up unicorn horn. My doctor filed the additional paperwork but the doctors working for the insurance company, without ever talking to me, seeing me, seeing my x-rays, said no.. So my doctor asked me if I knew anyone in Mexico or was planning on traveling to Mexico. I did.

The needed medication, $50.00 a tube at Costco ($85 at Walgreen's, $90 at Target) was sold OVER THE COUNTER at the pharmacies in Mexico, for $10 US dollars. I got three tubes shipped to me by family members. It is amazing. I'm just glad I had time and anger enough to keep at it.

Good luck today getting it straightened out.

Heading off to the day job. Yippee.
 
Robin: Wow! :eek: what an experience with Walgreen's! Thanks for the warning. My prescription is for 90 days also, and also pay cash for the convenience. All the US health care system needed was some regulations on hospitals, physicians and pharmacy companies that would solved our major issues. But did anyone in DC ever consider a simple solutions? Well, we all know the answer to that query. I am thinking when my next prescription is due I will transfer to Costco following your wise example. Congrats! on being down to just 2 medications post weight loss and health improvement!!!!:clap:
 
JS: I not only think, but know some specialists DO have backdoor deals with not only drug companies, but diagnostic and treatment companies. It is an injustice no one in DC ever seems to think needs correction because many have testified to these breaches of public safety/interest.
 
Kat, it was nice of you to rescue that pet bunny; does Goldie like it? I hope you find its family before cold weather moves it into your home. :)

Noel, with you on the case, I feel sorry for those pharmacists! Most of the places around here are good; they have a lot of mail order competition. My main complaint regarding the latter, is their frequent phone calls. I think that their representatives work from home, and their caller ID's are blocked. Complaints about this have largely fallen on deaf ears. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Robin, your drug store visit sounds like a Three Stooges short! :rolleyes: Hope you get things straightened out. I am starting to think about going to Mexico for some medical care! :rolleyes:

The heat wave seems to've passed. Have a safe day, everyone!
 
Yes, it is a total lack of regulation in the "industry". Once they started to referring to health care as an "industry" in governmental jib-jab I knew we were in trouble. As for 911 calls: I have already told Hubs take me in your vehicle to ER but do not call 911. They are legally required here to send an ambulance, police, fire, or paramedics and the cost is absurd. Whether my wishes will be carried out I have no idea, but it can cost a fortune for a 5 minute ride without any 'life saving' procedures!:rolleyes:
 
Morning Everyone,

Beautiful weather. Today was 57 when I left the house with a high of 65* today. Fall has finally arrived. Choir practice for me tonight and Gena will be helping my co-leader with a Girl Scout recruiting event at her school tonight.

Noel - sorry for all the headaches with your medication. I completely understand the headaches and the prices gouging.

Robin - wow, what a fiasco for that cream, glad you were able to find an inexpensive solution.

Lil0 - I hope you can find time for a much deserved nap today.

RS - hmm, I have a dream catcher above the bed too. I wonder if that's why I sleep so well. It's lovely one that Gena made out of yarn and a paper plate. :)

kat - yes, rabbits will dig holes. I catch them stealing my tulip bulbs sometimes. I bet you caught your little digger.

Muzz - sounds like you have a wonderful night of sleep. I hope the walk helped you wake up.
 
Manda: how nice your Fall weather has finally arrived. Love you having Gena's dream-catcher above your bed for sweet dreams. Enjoy your choir practice tonight while Gena has fun doing Girl Scout planning.
 
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Ronald Reagan often made use of large, easy to understand, charts/graphs during his addresses to the nation. He was sometimes ridiculed for this. I wish he could return for one blockbuster of an explanation about what has happened to American health care.

The politicians always promise lower medical costs, but precisely how can this be done? One choice is to continue their massive transfer of wealth, something that has been done for decades. The othe involves a lot of care providers getting a huge pay cut. If there is another choice, I would be very interested in hearing about it.

Oh, I forgot about a few more money savers. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Eliminate fraud

Streamline paperwork

Pre-emptive doctor visits to catch problems before they become expensive

Rant over, sorry. I hope the Wednesday buffet makes me feel a little better! :drunk:
 
Good morning. Oh my, after hearing some of your experiences with health care and prescriptions, I'm relieved to have gotten through things as smoothly as I have, so far. Also glad to live rural, where police and fire trucks don't have to come whenever an ambulance is needed. I'm also thankful they don't charge when they come out, unless someone has to be transported. I think that is probably true everywhere though.

Lil0, your night sounded like some of mine. That's so very exhausting. I will join all of you who didn't get much rest last night. I couldn't get to sleep until after 3:00. I'd start yawning, get in bed, only to have my eyes pop wide open. Repeated this a few times.

Kat, how kind of you to get the bunny "off the streets." If no one claims him, maybe a local animal shelter would take him or a veterinarian might have a suggestion. I hope this stops your digging problem.

We've had almost another inch and a half of rain since last night, so 6 1/2 inches in 36 hours! Still raining but very lightly right now. Temperature was 62* when I got up, will go to 70* today. I haven't been anywhere in over a week. I'm itching to get out but will check out the county road situation before I do, if I do. I'm not moving very fast but it was such a relief to wake up this morning without a headache!

I've never seen a dream catcher. I agree--whatever works!
 
Good Morning, just barely!

All this talk of prescriptions and medical problems sound so familiar to me too. Since I have had 3 surgeries this year, everything is paid for now. All my medicine (no co-pay) and any procedure they want to do. So it seems all the doctors have tried to get me to do this procedure or get this x-ray or ct scan. I finally told all 3 doctors I'm done, no more tests! My ENT doctor had ordered 11 different drugs for allergies and such. I had to go to Walgreen's and tell them nope, not taking them. Someone is making money somewhere.

Wow OC, you have really had the rain. That's not normal, is it? So glad no headache today.

I got a kitty when we got back from our vacation and I'm so sorry I did. She is adorable and box trained, but my oh my, does she claw us. My legs and arms look like I have been in a fight. She just all the sudden jumps up your leg and claws you all the way up. I don't know what to do. I don't believe in declawing them. Any ideas?

Have a great day everyone.
 
Good afternoon all, the sun finally appeared, guess it must be fall....tis just 59°. Can I tell you how much I hate attempting to pack things up? I get frustrated and discouraged very quickly. LOL Plus, I cannot fill boxes with too much weight, as I cannot lift much.

But I have a laugh for you all. I received this earlier this morning...Honestly, it is hard to believe anyone would fall for it.......

atmcardepartment11@hotmail.com
This is the second times you have been contacted about this funds!!
_____________________________________________________________

I wish to contact you concerning the release of your inheritance ATM
Card funds which has been delayed to deliver to you by some officials
who claim to be in position of your funds and extorting money from you
in one way or the other.

Your Funds has finally been approved and ready to transfer by the
West Africa Fund Monitoring Unit. Your funds will be transfer to you
via MasterCard ATM which is cash able in any ATM machine or Bank
anywhere in the world.

I am here to inform you that the ATM card worth US$1.5, 000.000.00 has
been credited in your favor as the part payment of your inheritance
funds which has been delayed by these officers who claim to be in
position of your fund, So you are warned to stop any further
communication with anybody concerning your inheritance funds.

Your funds will be release to you via ATM MasterCard in act to uphold
the rule of law which we represent.You have to reconfirm the in
formations below for security reasons.

Send them the following information’s of yours for the conclusion of
your ATM Card:

Full Name:__________
Delivery Address:____
Country:_______
Occupation:_____
Phone Number:____
Age:______
sex:______
A Scan Of Your International Pass Port Or Identity Card Or Driver's License:

Regards,
Mr.Godwin Benson

 
poirot - too funny, I wish someone would really send me all that money.

OC - glad you are headache free today. My dream catcher looks similar to this one.

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OC - dream catchers are a Native American item. I've made a few from kits that are ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree. I'm not sure what all the history is, but I know they are supposed to catch the bad dreams in the "web" bad and let the good dreams pass through.

JS - the IRS ones are funny. My hubby freaks out every time they call but I always remind him it's a scam and we pay our taxes. Of course he also falls for the computer problem phone calls too, whether it's "Microsoft" or "Dell". Thankfully he barely knows how to turn on the computer and always tells them to call after I get home, which of course they never do. The one person that actually caught me got really angry that I wouldn't play along.
 
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