Topic: PIE IN THE FACE (Read 6088 times)

Dan M · « **Reply #60 on:** May 12, 2014, 11:36:48 AM »

Quote from: Jane on May 12, 2014, 11:30:41 AM

DR Dan MAJOR VIBES for you!!!!! Does this also mean you will not have the surgery you were looking forward to?

No, unfortunately I'm not even able to see the surgeon under the current circumstances. I have to say my prayers because things can change, and that's about all that I have at this time.

bk · « **Reply #61 on:** May 12, 2014, 11:41:17 AM »

Just informed that our Mayor Dawgmeat has a family emergency that somehow lasts all day and evening and won't be with us. I'm actually beginning to wonder if I will EVER have a run-through with the full company - we were only going to get three of them this week and now that is down to two and I'm not so happy about it.

Jane · « **Reply #62 on:** May 12, 2014, 11:48:26 AM »

VIBES FOR DR DAN THAT THINGS WILL SOON CHANGE FOR THE BETTER!!!!!

MBarnum · « **Reply #63 on:** May 12, 2014, 12:05:32 PM »

DR Dan, I am so sorry about your insurance situation. Are you in a state that did not expand the Medicaid part of the ACA? The expansion of medicaid was to cover people in your situation, although some states did not implement it, unfortunately.

MBarnum · « **Reply #64 on:** May 12, 2014, 12:08:33 PM »

TOD:

What's Up Doc?

Many of the 3 Stooges short subjects

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Ginny · « **Reply #65 on:** May 12, 2014, 12:37:41 PM »

I've spent several hours today rehanging the curtains in the upstairs bedrooms. I've had them from the dry cleaners for weeks, but just now got around to that task. As I was finishing the second window in the first room, I realized that they're backwards (design-wise), but at least they match. In the second room, I got them right and, by the time I was finishing the fourth and final window, I'd gotten the hang of it. Eventually I'll correct my mistake, but for now they're OK.

And I only used a few words unbecoming to a Vicar's wife!

Ginny · « **Reply #66 on:** May 12, 2014, 12:42:21 PM »

Oh, and we finally gave in and turned on the air conditioning. It's so humid the chairs around our kitchen table were sticking to the floor. And the paper in my printer was all wrinkly.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #67 on:** May 12, 2014, 12:57:18 PM »

Quote from: bk on May 12, 2014, 11:41:17 AM

Just informed that our Mayor Dawgmeat has a family emergency that somehow lasts all day and evening and won't be with us. I'm actually beginning to wonder if I will EVER have a run-through with the full company - we were only going to get three of them this week and now that is down to two and I'm not so happy about it.

We are in the same club.

MBarnum · « **Reply #68 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:00:08 PM »

I didin't realize it got that humid in Ohio, DR Ginny!

Our rainy, cloudy weather has suddenly turned to lovely, sunny, spring weather today. Tomorrow, it turns summer with highs in the mid 80s!

Ginny · « **Reply #69 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:01:46 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on May 12, 2014, 01:00:08 PM

I didin't realize it got that humid in Ohio, DR Ginny!
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Southern Ohio, DR MBarnum, gets very humid! Not like New Orleans, but humid.

MBarnum · « **Reply #70 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:04:01 PM »

It was reported on Facebook today that actress Judi Meredith passed away last Wednesday at age 77.

She starred in sooooo many fun movies...SUMMER LOVE, JACK THE GIANT KILLER, QUEEN OF BLOOD, NIGHT WALKER, DARK INTRUDER, and just a ton of television in the 50s/60s.

MBarnum · « **Reply #71 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:05:06 PM »

We can tend to get sort of humid here, as well. I don't like it one bit...but I know it is not nearly as bad as other parts of the country.

MBarnum · « **Reply #72 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:06:38 PM »

On the other hand, living in Southern Oregon where humidity is quite low, it was so common for the skin on your knuckles to dry out and crack and bleed during the winter months. I do have to say that I don't miss that at all.

Dan M · « **Reply #73 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:07:56 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on May 12, 2014, 12:05:32 PM

DR Dan, I am so sorry about your insurance situation. Are you in a state that did not expand the Medicaid part of the ACA? The expansion of medicaid was to cover people in your situation, although some states did not implement it, unfortunately.

No, I am just in the "make too much" on disability category, which is a joke because I can barely meet the bills, the rent and I suppose if I gave up eating altogether, I would be able to afford health care premiums. Besides, I've been on Medicaid and that doesn't cover the kinds of things I need in my treatment. I have Native friends who are in another government-run health system, Indian Health Service, and that's another sorry excuse. The government can't even run a decent postal service or DMV, so where's the surprise that I "make too much"? The only two options I have right now are keel over dead or go and live on the streets because those are the only two circumstances where I will have some form of coverage.

Jane · « **Reply #74 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:19:08 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on May 12, 2014, 12:37:41 PM

And I only used a few words unbecoming to a Vicar's wife!

Jane · « **Reply #75 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:27:24 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on May 12, 2014, 12:42:21 PM

Oh, and we finally gave in and turned on the air conditioning. It's so humid the chairs around our kitchen table were sticking to the floor. And the paper in my printer was all wrinkly.

It seems early in the year to be so humid. I forgot to ask Bryan if he purchased an air conditioner yet. He doesn't do well with heat and was miserable last summer.

Jane · « **Reply #76 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:30:16 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on May 12, 2014, 01:00:08 PM

I didin't realize it got that humid in Ohio, DR Ginny!

Our rainy, cloudy weather has suddenly turned to lovely, sunny, spring weather today. Tomorrow, it turns summer with highs in the mid 80s!

Last July I hosted my book group and the sun beat down through the skylight and was too bright. I moved it to May this year and tomorrow it will be hot. Today it is perfect.

Jane · « **Reply #77 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:31:07 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on May 12, 2014, 01:05:06 PM

We can tend to get sort of humid here, as well. I don't like it one bit...but I know it is not nearly as bad as other parts of the country.

LOL THAT is an understatement!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #78 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:33:42 PM »

Home from a long day. My eyes are fine, I got to the rehearsal in plenty of time. The rehearsal went well, and it's nice to listen to Jerome Kern's surprise harmonic turns and melody lines.

I have to decide if I want to make the schlep back into midtown for Jason's show. I love him dearly, but at this moment, I just want to crawl in bed and relax.

Jane · « **Reply #79 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:35:44 PM »

If I could not afford something the government calls "Affordable" I would be very angry.

MBarnum · « **Reply #80 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:46:08 PM »

DR Dan, how very frustrating. It seems impossible that you wouldn't qualify.

When my nephew was on disability during and after suffereing from leukemia, he was eligible for health care through The Oregon Health Plan, which covered everything he needed. I am sorry that Arizona does not have something like that...or maybe it will turn out that they do. I Hope you get some good news regarding your situation.

Jane · « **Reply #81 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:49:30 PM »

From what I hear the Oregon Health Plan is very good, however, it doesn't mean DR Dan would qualify for it.

Dan M · « **Reply #82 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:54:42 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on May 12, 2014, 01:46:08 PM

DR Dan, how very frustrating. It seems impossible that you wouldn't qualify.

When my nephew was on disability during and after suffereing from leukemia, he was eligible for health care through The Oregon Health Plan, which covered everything he needed. I am sorry that Arizona does not have something like that...or maybe it will turn out that they do. I Hope you get some good news regarding your situation.

Thank you for your kind words. I think I'm just one of those folks who are on the cusp, one way or the other.

Dan M · « **Reply #83 on:** May 12, 2014, 02:05:46 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 12, 2014, 01:49:30 PM

From what I hear the Oregon Health Plan is very good, however, it doesn't mean DR Dan would qualify for it.

Thank you DR Jane for your good wishes. I hope I'm able to get some help.

Jennifer · « **Reply #84 on:** May 12, 2014, 02:12:12 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 12, 2014, 11:30:41 AM

DR Dan MAJOR VIBES for you!!!!! Does this also mean you will not have the surgery you were looking forward to?

Extra vibes from me!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

George · « **Reply #85 on:** May 12, 2014, 02:12:14 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on May 12, 2014, 10:28:50 AM

Sorry I've been E&T as I have been a bit depressed. I lost my health insurance. None of the usual pablum bandied about the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is accurate. It is anything but affordable. As I have said in the past, I have very little money left each month through SS Disability after paying for rent, utilities, food, etc. So, it would have been pay for the premium and go without food. It's the usual sad sack story, I know, but there am I. I have placed several calls this morning, but I fear that it will be the usual well-intentioned stuff, but as with most everything, you don't have the money, you don't get, unless you are absolutely, positively destitute. I am just enough over the poverty line to be denied time and again for any Medicaid-like services/coverage, but I barely make it through each month. The weekend was awful. I thought why go through everything I have, to be in remission, to get better, etc. and have everything just yanked out from under me due to money. I know for some that this is sacrilege, but I know from my personal experience that Obamacare is not the panacea that people think it is.

~~~Vibes of All Kinds for Dan M!!~~~

George · « **Reply #86 on:** May 12, 2014, 02:12:28 PM »

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elmore3003 · « **Reply #87 on:** May 12, 2014, 02:47:57 PM »

I am off to Birdland, but i would rather stay in.

DR Dan M, I had meant to send my sympathy earlier. It's bad enough to be fighting a disease, but I'm horrified and appalled at the condition of this country that you can't be given better care by it. If it's socialism, I'm all for it; I'd rather see my taxes help out people in your situation than pay for a mess in the Mid-East. While I know life is unfair, you deserve better.

Jane · « **Reply #88 on:** May 12, 2014, 03:15:04 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on May 12, 2014, 02:05:46 PM

Quote from: Jane on May 12, 2014, 01:49:30 PM
From what I hear the Oregon Health Plan is very good, however, it doesn't mean DR Dan would qualify for it.

Thank you DR Jane for your good wishes. I hope I'm able to get some help.

I wish I knew where to turn for help. Maybe you should write the president.

George · « **Reply #89 on:** May 12, 2014, 03:24:05 PM »

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