Topic: FOOLS RUSH IN WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD (Read 21311 times)

Jeanne · « **Reply #150 on:** March 11, 2011, 04:52:30 PM »

Another congrats to DR Ginny on her recent weight loss. You've EARNED all those new clothes! Some photos? I'm glad you've heard from your cousin in Japan and that he and his family are out of harm's way.

Jeanne · « **Reply #151 on:** March 11, 2011, 04:53:38 PM »

Nice countertop, Laura! Is is Corian? I had Corian in my kitchen in Virginia and I was quite pleased wiht it. I found it very easy to clean and it always looked nice, too.

Jeanne · « **Reply #152 on:** March 11, 2011, 04:58:35 PM »

Re BofA. I opened a BofA account when I moved back to California. They made so many blunders, including putting my deposit into the WRONG account, that I finally closed the account. I have an account with US Bank now and they have been MUCH better. I don't think it should even be legal for the sorts of calls that Bruce has been receiving. I've gotten them, too, and it's very easy to panic! As for that, "This is a courtesy call" nonsense, I usually reply, "No, this is a SALES call and there's nothing courteous about it." I REALLY detest telemarketing. Can you tell??

Laura · « **Reply #153 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:02:13 PM »

It is similar to Corian, Jeanne. Just a different company.

Jeanne · « **Reply #154 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:08:00 PM »

A close friend of mine had a small stroke about a month ago. He knew what was happening at the time. He phoned his health plan (Kaiser), filled them in, and asked for an appointment. They gave him one two weeks off. A mutual friend said, "Uh, I think you need to see a doctor sooner." My friend agreed, called Kaiser back, leaned on them, and got an appointment for the next day. The doc said my friend needed to have his arteries cleaned out and scheduled the surgery for this coming Monday. Since then there has been blunder after blunder, including THREE prescription errors, each of which could have been fatal. In addition, the drug they gave him to lower his blood pressure has made him ill. He asked them to change it, but they refused, saying that they don't like to change medication prior to surgery. Each time I talk to him the story has gotten worse. Today I suggested that he cancel Monday's surgery--or at least postpone it. They've shown themselves to be so incompetent and uncaring that I am worried that he won't make it through.

Jeanne · « **Reply #155 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:09:18 PM »

Laura found a one-in-a-million plumber. I wonder if he could do my friend's roto-rooter surgery. He already sounds more caring than Kaiser.

Laura · « **Reply #156 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:11:35 PM »

Prayers for your friend, Jeanne. I hope everything goes ok with the surgery.

Laura · « **Reply #157 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:12:20 PM »

I think more than anything, I am a repeat customer. They know I will always call when I need something.

Jane · « **Reply #158 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:16:08 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 11, 2011, 04:49:46 PM

Hello, everyone.

Reporting in. No tsunamis in my 'hood. But, as I live in a predominately Japanese neighborhood, I suspect many nearby families are worried and grieving.

Vibes to all.

DITTO!

Jane · « **Reply #159 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:17:44 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 11, 2011, 05:08:00 PM

A close friend of mine had a small stroke about a month ago. He knew what was happening at the time. He phoned his health plan (Kaiser), filled them in, and asked for an appointment. They gave him one two weeks off. A mutual friend said, "Uh, I think you need to see a doctor sooner." My friend agreed, called Kaiser back, leaned on them, and got an appointment for the next day. The doc said my friend needed to have his arteries cleaned out and scheduled the surgery for this coming Monday. Since then there has been blunder after blunder, including THREE prescription errors, each of which could have been fatal. In addition, the drug they gave him to lower his blood pressure has made him ill. He asked them to change it, but they refused, saying that they don't like to change medication prior to surgery. Each time I talk to him the story has gotten worse. Today I suggested that he cancel Monday's surgery--or at least postpone it. They've shown themselves to be so incompetent and uncaring that I am worried that he won't make it through.

Scary. VIBES TO YOUR FRIEND!!!

Jeanne · « **Reply #160 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:23:22 PM »

Thanks, Laura and Jane. Yes, it is scary. Especially so since this seems to be standard procedure--one error would be bad enough, but it's been one right after another.

bk · « **Reply #161 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:24:31 PM »

Just got word that Ordeal by Innocence is arriving Monday morning - what a day THAT'S going to be - announcing at six am, shipping out Ordeal, and then rehearsing, not to mention hopefully printing out a LOT of orders. Remember, I'm announcing the new title here at midnight this very evening.

Jeanne · « **Reply #162 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:31:24 PM »

I watched INSIDE JOB the other night. I'm afraid I'm not a fan of this film. Not only did I not find it Oscar material, the filmmakers were so intent on blaming someone that they missed one of the most important points, namely that the economics community in general did not feel that our economy was at risk, that is it robust and self-regulating. The few who alerted others to the potential dangers were not taken very seriously. I watched a PBS Frontline documentary, THE MADOFF AFFAIR, the same evening, and IMO it's a much better production. Smaller scope, easier to get your arms around, granted, but a better product.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #163 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:35:25 PM »

Ok, you guys win. Your tear out is bigger than my tear out

Laura · « **Reply #164 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:36:25 PM »

But they were ripping you off more.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #165 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:36:42 PM »

Quote from: Laura on March 11, 2011, 05:02:13 PM

It is similar to Corian, Jeanne. Just a different company.

Mine is Staron, similar to Corian but a different company. I really love it. Much less upkeep than any sort of stone because it's nonporous.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #166 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:37:04 PM »

Quote from: Laura on March 11, 2011, 05:36:25 PM

But they were ripping you off more.

Very true

Jane · « **Reply #167 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:38:18 PM »

Jeanne I have added MADOFF AFFAIR to my NetFlix queue. Not having seen either film yet it seems they would be very different, subject wise.

John G. · « **Reply #168 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:49:29 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 11, 2011, 04:49:46 PM

Hello, everyone.

Reporting in. No tsunamis in my 'hood. But, as I live in a predominately Japanese neighborhood, I suspect many nearby families are worried and grieving.

Vibes to all.

Sorry to hear that.

John G. · « **Reply #169 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:51:03 PM »

Great story on the plumber, Laura. Can he be cloned?

Ginny · « **Reply #170 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:54:12 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 11, 2011, 04:52:30 PM

Another congrats to DR Ginny on her recent weight loss. You've EARNED all those new clothes! Some photos? I'm glad you've heard from your cousin in Japan and that he and his family are out of harm's way.

Thank you, DR Jeanne, on both counts.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #171 on:** March 11, 2011, 06:10:39 PM »

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for the friend of DR Jeanne! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I just finished the d'Amboise biography. I ended up weeping through the last quarter of it as he wrote about the deaths of colleagues; the section on the death of Melissa Hayden, a fierce dancer who danced at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival the summer I worked there, was quite moving, I wish I'd known the lady he knew. That summer, she was quite formidable and unpleasant, and his writing of their long partnership and friendship was a much better way to remember her as an artist. It was a very beautiful book.

George · « **Reply #172 on:** March 11, 2011, 06:16:51 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 11, 2011, 04:58:35 PM

Re BofA. I opened a BofA account when I moved back to California. They made so many blunders, including putting my deposit into the WRONG account, that I finally closed the account. I have an account with US Bank now and they have been MUCH better. I don't think it should even be legal for the sorts of calls that Bruce has been receiving. I've gotten them, too, and it's very easy to panic! As for that, "This is a courtesy call" nonsense, I usually reply, "No, this is a SALES call and there's nothing courteous about it." I REALLY detest telemarketing. Can you tell??

I haven't been with a bank since just after I graduated from college. I've been with the same credit union for about 20 years and have never had any trouble...and no fees (except for overdraft "issues"

).

I'm just sayin'.

John G. · « **Reply #173 on:** March 11, 2011, 06:19:45 PM »

has anybody heard from td since the flood?

Jane · « **Reply #174 on:** March 11, 2011, 06:46:32 PM »

No but he posted on FB that his friend passed away. I expect he will be here later.

Laura · « **Reply #175 on:** March 11, 2011, 06:52:59 PM »

That was TCB, Jane. Unless I missed one from td.

bk · « **Reply #176 on:** March 11, 2011, 06:56:17 PM »

Finished Brighton Rock and am listening to music.

Jane · « **Reply #177 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:01:00 PM »

Quote from: Laura on March 11, 2011, 06:52:59 PM

That was TCB, Jane. Unless I missed one from td.

Thank you. I had TCB on my mind from the earlier question. BTW, Tacoma seems fine.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #178 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:06:24 PM »

Had a very good week.

Jane · « **Reply #179 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:17:25 PM »

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