Back from a Philly cheesesteak sandwich and a small Caesar salad, then picking up packages. Prior to that I had a haircut. I haven't talked about it, I don't think, but Grant Geissman has been fixing up this house he bought next to his other extra house (he bought it to stop it being a tear down, so there are decent people left in the world). I saw it before any work had been done and he'd asked me about moving there. I told him what I'd need to do so, i.e. more space and a proper TV room. That's all built now and they're putting in the hardwood floor and it's looking really nice. What I'm liking about it is all new things - everything is new within the house - fixtures, everything. Still to come, fixing the front yard of the house, which is still horrible. But he thinks it will all be done in six weeks. So, as soon as he figures out the lowest rent he can charge (in order for me to move it will have to be less than I'm paying now, for sure), I'll have to make the decision. I've been in this house for thirteen years now - the longest I've lived anywhere as an adult. I love this neighborhood but the last year has been very trying - things go wrong in the house and unless I attend to them they stay wrong and then when I try to get reimbursed I get grief for not calling them. But I've been down that road and, for example, it took three years to get the horrible windows fixed. These are things that need immediate attention, like the broken sprinklers, but immediate is not in their vocabulary. Plus the tear downs continue unabated, everywhere you look. The charm of this neighborhood is evaporating daily as rich, entitled jerks, usually TV and film people, do the tear downs and move in - the houses have changed the entire vibe of the neighborhood and I just don't want to hear any more hammering and yammering and see any more trucks. The other house is about seven minutes from here in my old Sherman Oaks neighborhood. Given that everything is new, I doubt I'll have any problems in the house and even if I do, Grant will take care of them instantly. So, while I'd miss the City of Studio, I wouldn't miss the mess they're making of it. The other house has lots you can walk to - it's only a five-minute walk to Ventura Blvd. and tons of excellent restaurants. Jerry's is still an easy drive. The big Ralph's market is right there, too. So, plenty to think about.
I heard about an interesting new service the other day: gogograndparent.com.Granny calls their number and asks for a ride to such-and-such. I think Gogograndparent then arranges a ride with Uber or Lyft--I don't think they provide the transportation themselves--and texts Granny's son/duaghter/other to say she's on her way and gives the driver's name and number. Another text to say Granny's arrived safely.Has anyone here had any experience with this?
What do people without insurance do?
The pharmacy called to tell me they will be sending my chemo pills by FedEx.... My local pharmacy does not carry them.They can only send me a 30 day supply, so they will send me the other week toward the end of that 30 days....since I will be taking them for about 5 weeks.The pharmacist who called told me that the medication was 80% covered by my insurance and that the other 20% was covered by my supplement.Out of curiosity, I asked her what the cost of the five week's worth of pills would cost.She said, "Seven thousand dollars....."
Terrible news out of Alexandria VA about the shooting at the ball field. Five people shot, including a Capitol Hill policeman. Most seriously injured was Rep. Steve Scalise. All injuries are reportedly non-life threatening. Shooter in custody. Apparently an anti-Trump nut. The congressmen were practicing for an upcoming bi-partisan baseball game. GOP players were practicing.
I just walked in the door around 15 minutes ago. It's nice to be back in my own space.
Quote from: Jrand66 on June 14, 2017, 02:02:36 PMWhat do people without insurance do?Hopefully we are not all about to find out
I never heard of chemo by pill, when I had it it was by intravenous through a port in my chest. I hope it is easy on you .
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-41050/The-pill-replaces-chemotherapy.html
