tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post6866711611469500220..comments2023-11-28T20:13:15.814-05:00Comments on e-i-e-i-omg! The final chapter?: Volunteers, Autumn tries for a foothold (and fails) and Dimples finds her flockSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-44619548121537726292020-11-15T14:21:50.683-05:002020-11-15T14:21:50.683-05:00Your disgust at the return of summer in the midst ...Your disgust at the return of summer in the midst of fall is directly proportional to my joy at the return of summer in the midst of fall. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-87723361552432699052020-11-14T10:56:18.350-05:002020-11-14T10:56:18.350-05:00Awwwww, that's sweet about Dimples. I'm su...Awwwww, that's sweet about Dimples. I'm sure she'll be happier with her new flock. Maybe you can visit her! Medical insurance (including Medicare, apparently) is always such a nightmare.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-8711348791507899372020-11-13T11:07:02.642-05:002020-11-13T11:07:02.642-05:00How did I miss you injuring yourself? What happen...How did I miss you injuring yourself? What happened? You poor thing! That on top of all that paperwork and bureaucracy? Plus, the weather? You have not had an easy slide into retirement! I have been decluttering (death cleaning) also and I have been very accident prone lately with no good reason either. Take care and so sorry about your hip! Stay safe and stay well!www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-82351216838591148172020-11-13T10:36:58.785-05:002020-11-13T10:36:58.785-05:00I pay $165.80 a month for my Humana and Medicare a...I pay $165.80 a month for my Humana and Medicare and that is deducted from my Social Security check. Marcia LaRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907511382483491066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-75313531470840889172020-11-12T21:30:58.190-05:002020-11-12T21:30:58.190-05:00If you must endure a runaround for your insurance,...If you must endure a runaround for your insurance, the least you could get is cool fall weather! <br /><br />Sounds like the move for Dimples was a good call. I'm sure she's happier and your chickens are happier!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-12437104467107649222020-11-12T14:52:07.920-05:002020-11-12T14:52:07.920-05:00I have Humana and what you set up is having your m...I have Humana and what you set up is having your monthly premium for your Humana and Medicare coverage taken out of your SS check. <br />If you have Humana PPO it is $100+ a month because it covers meds and everything and you pay a small amount for the medicare coverage, as well. <br />I had the PPO for a long time, but switched to the HMO coverage and there is no premium except for dental coverage. <br />Talk to an agent to get the best policy for you and to get the coverage you require. Marcia LaRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907511382483491066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-64623650153616046792020-11-12T14:38:22.372-05:002020-11-12T14:38:22.372-05:00"Having Dimples since she was an egg" I ..."Having Dimples since she was an egg" I feel like crying, a bittersweet tale of sacrificial love. Be assured the bond will not be broken. Dimples will be like one of those tigers who run out of the jungle when they hear the voice of a former keeper from 20 years before. <br /><br />Loved the story of your helpers at the dump. Small town thing? Kindness is everything. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-17775380416963714012020-11-12T11:00:52.732-05:002020-11-12T11:00:52.732-05:00I asked my parents about the double billing. They ...I asked my parents about the double billing. They take a set amount from the social security then bill you for the balance. This is normal for Humana.tpalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646231041413714929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-59495639998861089072020-11-12T09:29:52.009-05:002020-11-12T09:29:52.009-05:00"I've had her since she was an egg" ..."I've had her since she was an egg" sounds better than I've had her since she was a gleam in the drake's eye. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-11476329236871528832020-11-11T22:45:08.083-05:002020-11-11T22:45:08.083-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-31813872193670314392020-11-11T20:35:23.820-05:002020-11-11T20:35:23.820-05:00wait. what? hip, cane? did I miss something? hip r...wait. what? hip, cane? did I miss something? hip replacement in your future? everyone I know who had one was happy. but yeah I get the independent part. people want to tote things for me because of my age. I tell them when I stop toting then I won't be able to as I tote stuff. and so sad. letting go of the egg to a happier life.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-22393373094950656232020-11-11T20:31:29.908-05:002020-11-11T20:31:29.908-05:00Hooray for Daisy; she won't have to crane her ...Hooray for Daisy; she won't have to crane her neck to see her folks now.<br />I'm totally with you on the season flip flops. Those days it got to 80, I had to beat myself up to go down from three layers (one wool) to a short sleeved T.<br />Keep up the good fight with the medico insurance. I had it out for six months with sales tax and when I took it up again this month, I was informed the problem really was fixed, disregard that notice and expect no more. We'll see, but I am cheerfully optimistic you can resolve yours, in the fullness of time.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-11161934309540474362020-11-11T16:11:06.764-05:002020-11-11T16:11:06.764-05:00"Normal" is just a setting on the washin..."Normal" is just a setting on the washing machine; boy howdy, that more true today than ever before it seems! If I didn't have this little piece of paradise to keep me occupied and entertained, it would be MUCH harder to maintain any sort of equilibrium. I am jealous of your greens, but glad for you.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-70222005220456224522020-11-11T15:07:04.695-05:002020-11-11T15:07:04.695-05:00You made the right decision for your duck. I wonde...You made the right decision for your duck. I wonder how long my visiting turkey will be satisfied with chickens for company before moving on.<br /><br />Good luck getting the coverage straight. Humana told my parents to switch from the local doctors to ones 30 miles away. So strange.tpalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646231041413714929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-62587263375963465452020-11-11T14:56:13.356-05:002020-11-11T14:56:13.356-05:00Farewell, Dimples, and good luck in your new home!...Farewell, Dimples, and good luck in your new home!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-90829989222360348172020-11-11T13:51:51.109-05:002020-11-11T13:51:51.109-05:00I so hear you!! Being independent and able, (for t...I so hear you!! Being independent and able, (for the most part!) it is weird to have the 'young 'uns' jump in to help. (You have the immediate urge to find a mirror....Do I look that decrepit!!?) In a way it is nice to let them do stuff for you. Ditto on the weird weather. There are raging, gusty winds today, and the temp it dropping from 18C now, to 2C by morning. (from t-shirts to thermals!) The fire will be lit tomorrow morning, after a week of not needing it. Hope you can get stuff sorted, and the phone calls aren't endless, so you can get on with enjoying retirement.Rosaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403965807770816977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-79584975111541899642020-11-11T13:29:47.056-05:002020-11-11T13:29:47.056-05:00It's so nice knowing that you can re-home a cr...It's so nice knowing that you can re-home a critter to someone who will appreciate them (well, other than on a dinner plate). <br /><br />It's going to be in the low thirties here for a few nights....come get 'em, I DO NOT want them!<br /><br />Give everybody a good butt scratching for me. The animals, I mean. <br /><br />Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-3452411557814227352020-11-11T12:56:35.971-05:002020-11-11T12:56:35.971-05:00"I've had her since she was an egg."..."I've had her since she was an egg." And THAT is why I would make a terrible farmer and livestock caretaker. I make everything into a pet and once a pet, they are under my roof forever - maybe not literally but figuratively. But you did what was best for the duck - hard as it was I am sure, and I the end - that is what makes a good animal caregiver.<br /><br />I am with you. Fall and winter should be TOTALLY free of summer's interference. Our weather is too warm for November. I am just over it all. Bring it on - Mother Nature! I am ready for your cold side.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.com