Quote from: TomO/Tloc on January 16, 2025, 08:28:56 AMGood morning from the wilds of So. Central Wisconsin where the miserable chilly weather might become a day for shorts. It is +16f degrees heading to 35. The cool temperatures return on Saturday.

We needs food and drinks! The coffee is the ever faithful Ashpit blend. Teas, milk, juices and sodas are in the cooler. You'll have to make your own hot chocolate. The food today is an English Muffin with grilled ham or bacon, a hard fried egg and cheeses of choice.

Today is a day of rest from looking for a new vehicle. I have been searching since New Years to beat the rush of tariffs. We started out with cars but Terry and I both came to the realization that a compact SUV would be best for us. This week we've tested 9 vehicles and nothing has tripped the trigger. Today I will be in the train room

Have a great day
TomO

As a semi-certifiable car nut and experienced car shopper, you might make a visit to a Carvana or similar used car emporium. You can try all the minivans they have and let someone else take the big hit on first- and second-year depreciation which can be BIG bucks. Roger Penske who has been in cars forever runs an operation on the east coast called (currently) CarSense. He may be in your area under a different name, but our dealings with CarSense have never been a problem.

Son and his son arrived Thursday night for a replay of Wednesday's festivities with the five local family members. I didn't bother with the hearing aids this AM as the noise levels will be off the charts. Looking forward to the fun.

I'm up, but definitely not "at 'em" yet.
I had the honor of sailing past the Arizona twice going and coming from Viet Nam. I seem to recall we dressed in whites and "manned the rail" (stood At Ease along the ships railings) as a silent honor who died in the attack. Still brings goose bumps 54 years later.

Passed through.

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.

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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.