Topic: THE EYES HAVE IT (Read 3360 times)

ChasSmith · « **Reply #90 on:** June 20, 2019, 09:13:32 PM »

Last DMV test I had to take must have been when I moved from L.A. to Danbury and had to do it all: register the car and get CT plates, get new insurance, get the car inspected (which was something of an ordeal), get the drivers license. And you know when that was?

1989.

So wait. WTF? Am I kidding? Maybe there was a renewal in there someplace for which SOMETHING had to be done other than showing up and signing something. But honestly, that summer of 1989 is the last I remember doing any of this. Since then, it's been renewals by mail. And now they're pretty much online.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #91 on:** June 20, 2019, 09:22:57 PM »

And I am back from a mid-week performance that was, at least in one scene (one of my favorites, if it's possible to identify any one as a favorite), totally hilarious in stuff going wrong. And that was all handled absolutely brilliantly. It was a good show overall, and the audience had a rollicking good mid-week time of it. The next (last) three shows should be tops.

I wish I could say there will be some archival or educational evidence of this, but this theater is strict as all HELL, and there won't be. They play by the rules. They have a couple of the shows professionally filmed, PURELY for archival purposes, and we'll possibly be granted one private showing at some point. But that's all.

Jane · « **Reply #92 on:** June 20, 2019, 09:59:41 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 20, 2019, 12:39:28 PM

DR TCB, did you send me a video link on Facebook? If not, you've been hacked. And . . . I won't open it until I know it's from you.

Must have been the same one I received.

Jane · « **Reply #93 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:02:30 PM »

Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 03:15:49 PM

Topic of the Day: I can remember taking an eye test in 5th grade at school and "cheating." I squinted and winked both eyes to be able to see the letters, so I didn't get glasses then, but I really did need them. It wasn't until I started college that I actually got glasses. I did wear soft contacts for several years and didn't mind them on my eyeballs, but I just got tired of the hassle of (then) cleaning them every day. Then when disposable contacts came out, I didn't like the idea of having to pay all the time for what is essentially a subscription to being able to see. So, with the vision plan at work, I now just get new lenses every year (as needed) and new frames every two years.

Wow, you went from 5th grad until college without getting glasses

George · « **Reply #94 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:06:49 PM »

Quote from: Jane on June 20, 2019, 10:02:30 PM

Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 03:15:49 PM
Topic of the Day: I can remember taking an eye test in 5th grade at school and "cheating." I squinted and winked both eyes to be able to see the letters, so I didn't get glasses then, but I really did need them. It wasn't until I started college that I actually got glasses. I did wear soft contacts for several years and didn't mind them on my eyeballs, but I just got tired of the hassle of (then) cleaning them every day. Then when disposable contacts came out, I didn't like the idea of having to pay all the time for what is essentially a subscription to being able to see. So, with the vision plan at work, I now just get new lenses every year (as needed) and new frames every two years.

Wow, you went from 5th grad until college without getting glasses

I know! What was wrong with me??

Jane · « **Reply #95 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:07:37 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 20, 2019, 08:01:15 PM

I’ve eaten healthier this week. Exercised. Slept more.

Very nice. I too am sorry you will have to leave.

George · « **Reply #96 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:07:48 PM »

bk · « **Reply #97 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:08:27 PM »

I should be looking at the DMV stuff, but I am maxed out, I'm afraid. I just have to trust I'll do the best I can do and hope that most of the questions are ones I've seen on the sample tests. But I'm going to mention the ageist thing when I'm there.

Jane · « **Reply #98 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:09:16 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 20, 2019, 08:02:19 PM

Carol and I are planning on Hilton Head, SC, for Christmas. Sounds like fun.

It sure does.

Jane · « **Reply #99 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:10:16 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 20, 2019, 08:11:14 PM

I'm told that some have figured out ways to cheat, but I'm a luddite and probably would get caught.

vixmom · « **Reply #100 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:11:54 PM »

Just checking in, and in greenbelt MD.

Despite the damn rain and roadworks

vixmom · « **Reply #101 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:12:05 PM »

Goodnight

Jane · « **Reply #102 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:12:06 PM »

I hope Washington doesn't have as challenging a test when I have to renew my lucence. All I know is that now I am 70 I can't renew online.

Jane · « **Reply #103 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:12:52 PM »

Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 10:06:49 PM

Quote from: Jane on June 20, 2019, 10:02:30 PM
Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 03:15:49 PM
Topic of the Day: I can remember taking an eye test in 5th grade at school and "cheating." I squinted and winked both eyes to be able to see the letters, so I didn't get glasses then, but I really did need them. It wasn't until I started college that I actually got glasses. I did wear soft contacts for several years and didn't mind them on my eyeballs, but I just got tired of the hassle of (then) cleaning them every day. Then when disposable contacts came out, I didn't like the idea of having to pay all the time for what is essentially a subscription to being able to see. So, with the vision plan at work, I now just get new lenses every year (as needed) and new frames every two years.

Wow, you went from 5th grad until college without getting glasses

I know! What was wrong with me??

Or your parents

bk · « **Reply #104 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:16:04 PM »

What is this page four malarky.

Jane · « **Reply #105 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:17:10 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 20, 2019, 10:08:27 PM

I should be looking at the DMV stuff, but I am maxed out, I'm afraid. I just have to trust I'll do the best I can do and hope that most of the questions are ones I've seen on the sample tests. But I'm going to mention the ageist thing when I'm there.

I am sure they will care

Did you look up the overall stats on drivers over the age of 70?

Jane · « **Reply #106 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:18:13 PM »

We spent the day with out of town friends and had a very nice time.

Jane · « **Reply #107 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:18:57 PM »

I have been awake since 4 and am ready to sleep.

Jane · « **Reply #108 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:19:10 PM »

'night

George · « **Reply #109 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:29:52 PM »

Quote from: Jane on June 20, 2019, 10:12:52 PM

Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 10:06:49 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 20, 2019, 10:02:30 PM
Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 03:15:49 PM
Topic of the Day: I can remember taking an eye test in 5th grade at school and "cheating." I squinted and winked both eyes to be able to see the letters, so I didn't get glasses then, but I really did need them. It wasn't until I started college that I actually got glasses. I did wear soft contacts for several years and didn't mind them on my eyeballs, but I just got tired of the hassle of (then) cleaning them every day. Then when disposable contacts came out, I didn't like the idea of having to pay all the time for what is essentially a subscription to being able to see. So, with the vision plan at work, I now just get new lenses every year (as needed) and new frames every two years.

Wow, you went from 5th grad until college without getting glasses

I know! What was wrong with me??

Or your parents

No, it's on me. I never told anyone.

George · « **Reply #110 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:31:03 PM »

Quote from: Jane on June 20, 2019, 10:18:57 PM

I have been awake since 4 and am ready to sleep.

Yikes! I can't imagine getting up at 4!

Jane · « **Reply #111 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:40:00 PM »

Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 10:29:52 PM

Quote from: Jane on June 20, 2019, 10:12:52 PM
Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 10:06:49 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 20, 2019, 10:02:30 PM
Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 03:15:49 PM
Topic of the Day: I can remember taking an eye test in 5th grade at school and "cheating." I squinted and winked both eyes to be able to see the letters, so I didn't get glasses then, but I really did need them. It wasn't until I started college that I actually got glasses. I did wear soft contacts for several years and didn't mind them on my eyeballs, but I just got tired of the hassle of (then) cleaning them every day. Then when disposable contacts came out, I didn't like the idea of having to pay all the time for what is essentially a subscription to being able to see. So, with the vision plan at work, I now just get new lenses every year (as needed) and new frames every two years.

Wow, you went from 5th grad until college without getting glasses

I know! What was wrong with me??

Or your parents

No, it's on me. I never told anyone.

LOL Maybe...... but I thought getting eye checks was routine. At least in my family it was and both my boys had checks even before they needed glasses.

Jane · « **Reply #112 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:41:09 PM »

Quote from: George on June 20, 2019, 10:31:03 PM

Quote from: Jane on June 20, 2019, 10:18:57 PM
I have been awake since 4 and am ready to sleep.

Yikes! I can't imagine getting up at 4!

Heck, I didnt get UP at 4:00. I waited until 6:00.

Jane · « **Reply #113 on:** June 20, 2019, 10:46:56 PM »

I had a special problem as my right eye muscle would roll out when it was tired. I spent a lot of time with a specialist doing exercises in the office and had more to do at home. My father couldn't bear the thought of my having surgery to fix the problem, thus the PT for my eye.

I thank my mother the drill sergeant my eye is fairly good.

jan · « **Reply #114 on:** June 20, 2019, 11:26:09 PM »

My right crossed when I was little. The doctor said he didn't think I needed surgery, that wearing my glasses would straighten it out. He was right. Unless I'm very tired, then my eye drifts in again.

TCB · « **Reply #115 on:** June 20, 2019, 11:33:54 PM »

Good evening.

TCB · « **Reply #116 on:** June 20, 2019, 11:34:23 PM »

Page 4? Seriously?

TCB · « **Reply #117 on:** June 20, 2019, 11:35:04 PM »

What have Jane and BK been doing all evening?

TCB · « **Reply #118 on:** June 20, 2019, 11:35:30 PM »

I will let it slide this time.

TCB · « **Reply #119 on:** June 20, 2019, 11:35:45 PM »

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