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Enjoy your trip, Bridger!
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Watching the ice skating on television.

I have always loved watching ice skating. They are dancing on ice! It’s artistic and athletic at the same time.

I wasn’t a kid that had an opportunity to ice skate because I live in the south.

I have only tried ice skating once in my life at a mall. I was horrible at it!

I did roller skate occasionally as a kid but I preferred skateboarding.

I have always enjoyed watching the winter Olympic Games over the summer games.

I suppose seeing the snow skiing and ice skating were exciting for me to watch as a kid because we don’t get to experience those here.

Watching the skating on television now looks so weird with cardboard cutouts of people in the seats! Are the cutouts for us the viewing audience or for the skaters to have an audience? 😂 LOL

My daughters like the summer Olympics better because they did gymnastics and volleyball. I like those too, also the swimming and diving.

Now that my daughter is in a cold climate she wants to go snowboarding. It does look fun.
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My daughter, teacher, 59, got first shot today. Says she has never been more grateful to get a non FDA approved drug in all her life! Our appointments are for the 28th. But I am so grateful she is somewhat protected now from those 14 kids who ALWAYS have running noses!!
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"Bridger,"

I'm so glad you and your husband will be taking a much "deserved" trip tomorrow - it's been a long time in the making I'm sure.

May it be a great time for you two to put aside some of the heavy things you've all been through, enjoy each other and the ride down there in your husband's new mustang!

Have a very safe trip -
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Bridge,
I hope you have a wonderful and enjoyable trip.
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Wonderful news, Jodi! Bridger, enjoy your trip.
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My husband and I planned retirement last year. Never traveled anywhere in 2020. Tomorrow’s the day. Headed south tomorrow morning. Now it’s off to do laundry and clean out the refrigerator.
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xray - that is a huge relief. I'm glad for you and your aunt.
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After several hours this week of calling different offices, I finally got a call today that my Aunts Kaiser insurance has been reinstated!!!

Such a huge relief!!
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I went to the bank today with death certificates. Got cashier check for my brother. Dad’s taxes are at his accountants office. Everything was transfer on death or I was the co-owner. So everything is done. Depressing and sad. Mom and dad both gone in less than a year.
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Beatty: Thank you for the Roman numerals. Quite clever you are!
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I decided to take today off, and just do something normal all day. Can't see the point of making the last (known) phone call until I get the death certs.. and Mom back in the next few days. So we went to the nearby outlets to get some more air freshners from Bath and Body works, and I scored a pair of jeans at Old Navy. Got some bread from the Pepperidge Farm outlet. The outlet is losing stores at a rapid clip.. COVID is really hurting our area in the retail and restaurant department. It is so much easier to go the outlets than into town, less traffic and better parking. We stopped by the neighborhood where DD is selling homes, her model is beautiful! She is coming over tonight after work for dinner.. it felt good to just be "normal" for a day.
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Pam, I just saw you lost your Mother. I am so sorry. I wish you strength & comfort for the coming hard days. (((Hugs)))
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Llama,
You can write in Roman numerals LXXIV or Binary
10010102 if you prefer 😉
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Pam, offering my condolences too.

I wish you peace and comfort during this hard time. 💝
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Yesterday, January 13 was another trip around the sun for me. Ugh - the big 74.😰
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Pam: Oh, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Deepest condolences.♥️
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(((((((Pam)))))) So sorry. I can imagine it feels overwhelming right now. Dealing with the paperwork and administrivia can be a nightmare. Glad your hub is supportive. You guys have been through and are going through a lot in a short while. I know you will miss your mum as you were close to her. I saw somewhere you had posted that you had lost 25 lbs since the pandemic started. I hope that wasn't too much and that you are staying healthy. Take care of yourself!!!! Hope you stay on the forum.
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My DIL had to go into work for an appointment. She was gone for 3 hrs. My husband and I were the babysitters. The baby was good, but we are out of practice. My a husband put his diaper on backwards.
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Pam,

(((Hugs)))
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Golden Mom passed on the 8th, and I am doing better each day,, but sometimes I feel like I need an ativan! Only a few more calls, they can be done in the next few weeks according to our investment guy ( we met with him today and things are moving along nicely as my name was on all the accounts but one, and I should be listed as the beneficiary on that one,, he will help if I run into any issues) Just telling you all to get your affairs in order to save your kids any problems,, thank God Mom and Dad had it all done as best they could. And Mom only had one CC for her meds.. so I will cancel that in Feb as everything should have cleared by then. Oh and my poor hubs.. my temper is about 1 inch long at this point... everything is setting me off. Thank God he is pretty chill, and he just lost his Dad a few months ago and he and his brother are dealing with a hot mess...
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Pam, I understand the difficulties you face when having to contact various organisations to notify them of a LO’s death. When my stepfather died, I did a lot of this for my mother. On the whole I found the people I dealt with to be respectful and sympathetic, especially those that had a dedicated bereavement department, who were sensitive and had a simple process to go through, to avoid unnecessary additional upset for the family. However, I got so cross and annoyed with those people and organisations who seemed to have no understanding that the people contacting them were very fragile and under immense strain. To these people you are just a reference number. I wrote a letter of complaint to one such company, and to be fair they were appalled that their own people had behaved in this way. They promised a review and changes to the way they dealt with bereaved families, and sent my mother a huge bouquet of flowers by way of an apology. Pam, all you can do is keep working through that list of people you need to contact. Try and focus on what you’ve managed to achieve each day rather than what you still have to do. And be kind to yourself.
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Pam, when did your mum pass? My sympathies to you and yours for your loss. She is at peace now. Prayers for all and strength for the coming days. ((((hugs))))
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Xray.. I get the phone issue. Been on the phone all day monday dealing with Moms affairs, cancelling retirements, insurance, dealing with CCs,, you name it. every call is like starting the grief over, and some are so dang stupid. I was on hold with her one drs office for 20 minutes! Trying to let them all know she passed. And more today
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Jodi,

It is quite annoying to spend the day on the phone correcting their mistakes!

Hopefully, it will be settled soon. Your aunt is truly blessed to have you.

I admire your kindness and commitment to her. I know that it is a sacrifice for you.
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NHWM,

I quit making resolutions years ago! I think disappointing yourself is the worst! Lol

Lets face it, life throws us curve balls constantly.

Update: I spent 2 hours on the phone with Kaiser today about my Aunts insurance.

Finally spoke with someone who could see that it was in fact their error.

I should hear back later this week about whether or not they will reinstate her coverage.
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Just heard that typically today is the day that New Year’s resolutions fly out of the window! 😂

Do you make resolutions? What do you think of these ‘vision boards’ that people are doing?

I journal but I haven’t done a vision board.

Has your resolution ended up going by the wayside?
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Good for the hospital staff!!! Travelling CEO doesn't deserve a cent!
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I am very pleased the CEO of our regional hospital was fired today for having made 5 trips to visit family in the US during the pandemic, I'm getting sick and tired of hearing all these stories about the double standard that the upper echelons seem to feel is their due. When the story first broke the hospital board seemed as blasé as he was, it wasn't until hospital staff (who he had publicly admonished as needing to hold themselves to a higher standard) started a petition that any action was taken. To add insult to injury there are reports this fat cat could still be owed his six figure salary while he sits on his entitled azz.
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It may be possible still to change your Aunt's insurance, and it may be easier because Kaiser is hard to work with if you have a complaint.

You can ask if you could be insured today:
1-800-787-3311
Humana Gold Plus® Integrated (MMAI)
Call 1-800-787-3311 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Central time.

Help and Customer Support from Humana
www.humana.com ›

I am not an insurance expert, however, I did have Kaiser and cancelled after a year with them.
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