And the word of the day is: ADULATE!
New York Times article on an effort to solve the problem of people who reserve but don't show up, at least at restaurants
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/03/dining/restaurant-reservations-cancellation-fee-credit-card.html
DR DAN M - companies won't leave anything alone....and rarely is it really better....but maybe this time you'll be lucky.....
Thank you all for the kind comments about the end of Toyland. I will be in and out the next couple of days to accommodate people with removing things, but this is my last official day there.
I can tell you all that I've said yes to an employment inquiry, although nothing's happened since I accepted early last week, and there are other things afoot. So, I guess one door closes and another . . .
DR Dan M - very sorry to hear that your oncologist may be leaving your hospital.
DR DAN M - companies won't leave anything alone....and rarely is it really better....but maybe this time you'll be lucky.....
Being lucky vibes for DR Dan!!!!
Farewell From Toyland!
Good morning, all! I am on hold with Fed Ex because, once again, their putting customer service reps who speak English as a second or third language on the phones has jeopardized today's pickup. I'm getting sick of this crap.
On my first call, I was disconnected and now I've been waiting forever to someone to pick up the phone while I am assaulted by too loud and too aggressive muzak.
Still on hold; nearly 15 minutes now. Clearly Fed Ex is screwed up today. Goddammit.
I wonder how many of DR George's 50,000 posts contain the text "since we're so close..." ;)
Thank you all for the kind comments about the end of Toyland. I will be in and out the next couple of days to accommodate people with removing things, but this is my last official day there.
I can tell you all that I've said yes to an employment inquiry, although nothing's happened since I accepted early last week, and there are other things afoot. So, I guess one door closes and another . . .
Congrats to George on 50,000 posts!
G'day all.
Congrats George on the 50,000 milestone.
Congrats to DR George on his fifty grand! :)
We are having a terrific storm right now - heavy rain, thunder, lightning - the works.
Somehow, in view of the Toyland news, it seems fitting. :'(
Thank you all for the kind comments about the end of Toyland. I will be in and out the next couple of days to accommodate people with removing things, but this is my last official day there.
I can tell you all that I've said yes to an employment inquiry, although nothing's happened since I accepted early last week, and there are other things afoot. So, I guess one door closes and another . . .
DR elmore, my best wishes and vibes for new things afoot, a great big beautiful door opening, and many fond memories as a beautiful familiar door closes on a beloved world known as Toyland. May there be an even better Toyland just around the bend!
The day continues hellish: traffic is a nightmare and my 40-60 minute trip home took nearly two hours. Life isn't always glamorous and pleasant in the Big Apple.
Tomorrow, I go back to the rubble of Toylnd to turn over the photocopier to the building's super. I need to learn when Joshie's coming in for his loot. Peter will pick me up here around 7:00 tonight and we will tote out his things. He will then bring me home with the small binder and the paper cutter. Chelsea Music decided not to take the large binder which weights several tons. I cannot blame them.
Yikes. How big is that binder, anyway? I guess I never stopped to look at it. Can you post a link to one like it?
(I might know someone, but I'd have to see it first.)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/chocolate%20lasagna_zpsp6oa3rcu.jpg)
Anything You Can Bind, I Can Bind Better
Yikes. How big is that binder, anyway? I guess I never stopped to look at it. Can you post a link to one like it?
(I might know someone, but I'd have to see it first.)
It's 15 years old but it is a GBC product and looks rather like this:
http://www.binding.com/productdetail.aspx?id=7301000
However, it weighs a lot more than 22 lbs and it can bind up to 17" paper.
Okay, the people I thought might use one are no longer doing any binding.
And that's a beauty. It would be a crime to see something like that not find a home.
My question for ASK BK DAY?
Which do you enjoy more: Ruthless or The Bad Seed?
Congrats to DR George on his fifty grand! :)
I got nervous just reading about DR JEANNE's dentist experience.Well, I could have just said, "I went to the dentist today." But where's the fun in that? Our HHW DRs need a story, conflict, emotion, DRAMA! I try my best to provide it. ;)
While at the dentist yesterday I learned that some people who have Delta Dental are able to get reimbursements even though my dentist isn't with DD. WHAT?! I called my Medicare Advantage provider to learn more and got the usual bureaucratic run-around. Everyone was trying to help, but no one had the information I was seeking. One of the DD people and I finally pieced together an answer. It was pretty basic information, too. So, no, even with a dental rider, my health insurance won't cover any of the $$$$ of my dental bills.
Congrats, George.
DR George, maybe you could use some of your 50 grand to buy a new TV. Or tires. Or...
Do you have a good rebate credit card?
DR Dan M - very sorry to hear that your oncologist may be leaving your hospital.
Thank you. Yes, it's like being in the foxhole and losing your general, or some war movie cliché. At least, that's what I think.
DR DAN M - companies won't leave anything alone....and rarely is it really better....but maybe this time you'll be lucky.....
Being lucky vibes for DR Dan!!!!
Thanks DR Jane and DR Jrand. I really have been fortunate. In the first few weeks of knowing I had something serious, but not knowing what, and the confusion, everything fell into place. As things settled, and I didn't wind up with the oncologist I thought, there was Dr. Kratz, whom I didn't know what to make of first. Which for me is sometimes a good thing.
There are people who appear in the path you're on and you're not sure why they are there. That was left for me to figure out and as I got to know Dr. Kratz I realized that (just like the old "Twilight Zone" episode) she was "just what I needed" (she was an Ernest Truex character in spirit). That's how my whole cancer adventure has been. People have come along who have been wonderful and sometimes I didn't understand why right away.
Chelsea Music has come and gone. I'm downloading the files I could not download to disc to Dropbox. I will very shortly head home.
So this is indeed farewell from Toyland! I've had seven pretty good years in this office.Farewell From Toyland!
Holy moley on rye I slept until two again. That's close to twelve hours! Guess I needed it, but there will be no more of this happening - I'll set the alarm from now on - I can't miss entire mornings and half the afternoons. So, got to go banking, eat and visit the mail place.
I got nervous just reading about DR JEANNE's dentist experience.Well, I could have just said, "I went to the dentist today." But where's the fun in that? Our HHW DRs need a story, conflict, emotion, DRAMA! I try my best to provide it. ;)
I just spoke with the front office. Looks like the new AC equipment will be installed on the roof later today or early tomorrow to avoid the direct heat of the sun during the day. I was also offered the option of staying overnight in the model apartment should I feel too hot here.
Delta Dental is the network that is offered on the Minnesota state health exchange. The premiums range from $14 to $48.50 per person per month. In my opinion, however, the offerings are pretty meager in terms of benefits. At least, the plans that are offered for adults on the state exchange. You may be able to get better plans by going to the network directly.
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/chocolate%20lasagna_zpsp6oa3rcu.jpg)
Oh, my!! :D
That looks like Chocolate Lush, but with the mini chocolate chips on the top and a chocolate crust.
Congrats to DR George on his milestone!
I didn't know State Farm offered supplement medicare insurance. We have our car and house with them but not our medical.
DR George, maybe you could use some of your 50 grand to buy a new TV. Or tires. Or...
Do you have a good rebate credit card?
Sadly, no. Just a regular credit card. I should transfer my balance to one with points or some other perk.
DR Dan M - sorry; not familiar with either of the two networks you mentioned.
Delta Dental is the network that is offered on the Minnesota state health exchange. The premiums range from $14 to $48.50 per person per month. In my opinion, however, the offerings are pretty meager in terms of benefits. At least, the plans that are offered for adults on the state exchange. You may be able to get better plans by going to the network directly.
DR George, maybe you could use some of your 50 grand to buy a new TV. Or tires. Or...
Do you have a good rebate credit card?
Sadly, no. Just a regular credit card. I should transfer my balance to one with points or some other perk.
You should shop around for a good rebate card. I've found site to be useful:
http://www.myfico.com/SavingsCenter/Credit-Cards.aspx?qsid=Cards_All_SC-AutoInsurance
There are lots of choices and you need to find the one that best suits your needs.
The binder and paper cutter are sitting here asking me where they should live. I have no answer at the moment.
I didn't know State Farm offered supplement medicare insurance. We have our car and house with them but not our medical.
It's all confusing, but I think they have supplemental A, B, C and F.
I wonder how many of DR George's 50,000 posts contain the text "since we're so close..." ;)
A lot!
:D