Better late than never, but only if you have something to say.
Out early for a Saturday to recycle an old PC this AM. It still worked (sorta') but it was slower than I am, so I did my responsible part. Then off to Choir Camp. Christmas is a lot closer than I thought.
Headed downstairs for the afternoon.
So much to do: so little time.

Thanks for the invite Tom, but I've got leaves to get rid of and a garage to finish cleaning.
Also, would be a very short stay as I've got choir practice tomorrow at 10:15 after church. Why don't you run a train for me since I can't accept your kindness today.

Not much going on yet in Reading country.
See ya' on the flip side.

Dave,
Allow me to regale you with my Medicare story. I have/had sleep problems. I was referred to a medical team for evaluation. They ordered a sleep monitor kit which arrived in the mail along with a written contract that stated among other provisions that after the study was completed, I would return the device to the hospital or be responsible for the $2400.00 the device was "worth". The study included a device that resembled my iWatch. Wore it one night as instructed. I called the doctor's office for clarification and was told that after an 8-hour use of this $2400.00 device, I was to just discard it. The doctor's office couldn't/wouldn't take it back, and the hospital didn't know how to accept it, I could have paid God knows what to return ship it on my dime, but I found another hospital locally that could recycle it. Of course, the study led to a $2500.00 CPAP machine that Medicare (again) pays for if I log 4 hours a night's usage for two years. Log failure means I pay for the machine immediately. Is there waste in Medicare? Is that why it's going broke?
I'm from the old government and I'm here to heal you.

Quoting an old acquaintance of ours, "Howdy".

Enjoying coffee and peace and quiet.
Grandkids coming for an overnight, so P & Q will be over mid-afternoon.
Enjoy everything you're involved in today.

Quote from: ACL1504 on November 02, 2024, 08:58:35 AM

Quote from: BandOGuy on November 02, 2024, 08:51:16 AMHappy Pork Roll Day, everyone! High light of my week. That tells you something, doesn't it?

Chip,

How is your #6 rib feeling? Is it healing as it should?

Tom

Pain levels are down this morning except when coughing or sneezing.
Appreciate the thought.

Happy Pork Roll Day, everyone! High light of my week. That tells you something, doesn't it?

How old am I?
Why I'm so old I can remember when "vote early and vote often" was a joke.
Nursing a fractured #6 right rib. The cause is classified as "Burn Before Reading" for all you vets aboard.
The only upheaval I plan today is to make some creditors happy since the Eagle landed last night.
Off for a real breakfast. Need to leave room for all the candy left over from last night.
Cheers!

Getting old(er) is hell.
Became particularly acute when our daughter joined my wife in ramping up the campaign to move to assisted living. Son-in-law, wise as he is, is attempting to stay out of this discussion.

I kinda' sorta' knew that.
I also know my days of receiving highly classified information that must be burned before its read are over. Thank goodness.

Quote from: ACL1504 on October 28, 2024, 11:14:08 AMMorning all,

Been busy working on deconstructing the Ovalix.

Have a great day ya'll.

Tom

WTF with the Ovaliz? Have I been asleep and missed something? Silly question.

Quote from: chris.mincemoyer on October 27, 2024, 10:57:43 AMHey guys,

Long time lurker, thought I might start participating as the days are getting shorter.

Last night met up with some fellow retirees from prison (staff, not inmate lol) prior to seeing George Thorogood and the Destroyers at the local casino. Classic rocker started his show at 7:00 PM, done at 8:30, we were home in time for me to catch the second half of the Penn State game.

Hmmm!
A Mincemoyer and Penn State fan. There are a bunch of Mincemoyers around my part of metro Philly? Are you part of the clan?
Now that the deck is 95% stained, I've got to focus on my MMR efforts and prepping for the annual Harrisburg Christmas show. Reading Modular has one module depicting the drive-in theater at Sinking Springs, PA. The screen is a small TV set connected to a DVD player. Can you imagine five showings a day for six straight days of Polar Express, WITH SOUND on?
Onward!

While reading Jerry's post above, I was reminded of an amusing tale I overheard on the commuter boat I used to take in Boston. The gentleman who told the story watched his dog get out one rainy night. Having no fence around his yard, he instinctively grabbed the dog's collar and headed into the rain to bring the truant dog back. Without looking, he grabbed the collar that triggered the buried electric dog fence they had recently installed. He got quite a jolt when he crossed the buried wire with the collar in his wet hands.
I hope none of you have any shocking experiences today.

Stopped by late.
Enjoy, all.