Daisys and Diamonds
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Thank you Nicky. I bundled our insurance just to get our house payment to drop just a little bit. Now it's $42 more a month since the taxes went up. Oh well. Not much I can do about it now.
That is scary finding some pumice in your garden. We get hail, tornadoes, flooding and wind damage around here. One of the reasons I wanted to redo our home owner's policy is to get out of the 1% value of your house as deductible for and wind damage. This policy is $1500 deductible for everything with $50 reduction every year up to 10 years if you don't make a claim. It's an evil necessity, huh?
thank you dear missy
and oh missy im happy about RW and your doc agreeing with you but concerned about the insurence (smilies not working today)
even though im a 'rightie' if there was one thing i could gift the people of America it would be universal health care because what on earth do people do who don't have the nouce you do or for that matter the money for insurence premiums
admitadly Its far from perfect here for instance unless a patient wants to pay, one has to take the drugs the government pharmaceutical agency gets the best deals on from big pharmac but when Gary had his heart problems we could not have faulted the care he received - of course we were then living in a big city (for NZ) with a big hospital with a full cardiology dept
as someone with a very low opinion on insurence companies in general (because they keep shifting the goal posts and make us jump through hoops) i sincerely wish you luck with them
Missy, woo hoo to riding over 8000 miles. That is awesome!!! I get the desire to just keep cycling and never come back, and just kidding. It’s awesome your dad is doing okay. Hug him for me. And your mom too. Oh no that your ankle is acting up, I hope it’s better by now. I was worried it was the ankle you broke. Yes, sadly most people do fall in category #2. Sometimes the friend that sticks by you is the last one you’d expect. I am sorry you had someone disappoint you; their loss for sure. I am relieved to hear your appointment went well and they got your meds worked out, but oh no your insurance company is denying it. What a hassle and I hope you get that worked out soon. Cute picture of Ollie; he looks sneaky, sleepy and unhappy all at once there. The kitty of many moods. I’ll go check out the RW thread but that’s a good thing round 1 is negative.
Not much going on; working, lifting and goofing off.
Speaking of insurance I am NOT happy with my company. Remember I moved our auto insurance over to our home owner's company, got a revised policy at a lower rate and they haven't sent the new policy to our mortgage company. Our escrow analysis came today with the higher premium. Sigh.
Good afternoon ladies!
Lots going on but not a lot of fun. My mother is not at all well, not surprising but no fun nonetheless. My grandmother is slightly better but not well at all. Walking the dogs today and the youngest decided to go out into the big world on his own. Wish he had aimed for the woods and not the roads. I found him eventually and he is okay, but I still feel scared. It took me a while to catch him because we were “deep in the woods” when he decided to make a run for it, and with all this snow and ice, my running speed was a little lacking...
Oh well. All is well that ends well. Except Furbaby F started limping sometime during our pursuit. And she still is. So now I worry for her instead. Might have pulled something. I can’t find any bruises or anything. All together not a terribly good week. Thanks for listening.
I’m keeping everything crossed that the insurance company does the right thing and approves your meds @missy. On top of everything else, you don’t need this extra worry (and expense) and it makes me wonder what you’re getting for your money if they keep saying NO to everything. Our private health insurance is relatively inexpensive here, in fact mine is due now and I’ve just changed insurers as they’re offering me cheaper coverage. Fortunately for me, I haven’t had to claim in over 10 years, last time was for my knee op. It stinks that they know they have you, charge you a fortune for coverage, and then won’t pay out. I hope Greg got in and out of the city for his meeting without too much hassle. Does he have a date yet for his op? I hope your Dad is continuing to recover well and that your Mum is doing OK too.
It’s really cold here today, we haven’t done much, did the food shop and Colin had to go and get his ears vacuumed this afternoon
Good afternoon ladies!
Lots going on but not a lot of fun. My mother is not at all well, not surprising but no fun nonetheless. My grandmother is slightly better but not well at all. Walking the dogs today and the youngest decided to go out into the big world on his own. Wish he had aimed for the woods and not the roads. I found him eventually and he is okay, but I still feel scared. It took me a while to catch him because we were “deep in the woods” when he decided to make a run for it, and with all this snow and ice, my running speed was a little lacking...
Oh well. All is well that ends well. Except Furbaby F started limping sometime during our pursuit. And she still is. So now I worry for her instead. Might have pulled something. I can’t find any bruises or anything. All together not a terribly good week. Thanks for listening.
oh dear this idn't good
its good doggie is safe though
im sorry to hear your mom isnt doing so well. is your grandma your mum's mum (i know you guys have lots more different words for relatives than in English)
anyway holding thumbs tomorrow will be a better day for all
i hope your mum is getting the very best care
I've finally lost track of NIRDI all in all.
Just from the latest, I am reading of many worries tumbling down on your side @Scandinavian, even with your knack for puttig everything right, it is all too much!
@missy Of course I cannot not respond to your many mentions! Thank you very much indeed! There is magic in NIRDI & it worked for me this year: I am happily sunk into the many details of settling in a house for 'winter' - that is to say a season of 10C-ish, too little rain, too much wind this year.
You might recall I was to pass by Seville for voting & for roscos - it didn't happen; I am behind with everything except work (fingers crossed.)
TBC
Calling it a day soon but I wanted to check in quickly -
@Scandinavian, I'm really sorry your mother and grandmother aren't doing well. OX Such a hard time for you and your family. I'm so glad you found your furbaby but how stressful and upsetting for you. I hope F's limp turns out to be nothing, you don't need anything else to worry about right now.
@missy, encouraging news from the vet, and I hope you get more good news next week. I hope the insurance works out on the medication.
@Daisys and Diamonds, your pics of the beach are beautiful. You're off to a good start on your garden and I hope you don't get any autumn frosts.
@marcy, amazing pic of the Mercury transit! I'm sorry you're having issues with the insurance, so frustrating. I hope your astronomy club meeting goes well.
@Austina, I'm sorry your conversation with Shirley was so difficult, such a sad situation. Nice on the free apple tv! Your day out going to lunch and a movie sounds really nice.
@Tekate, the plans for your new house sound fantastic. Have a great visit with Chris and good luck with all of your traveling.
@canuk-gal, that is a sweet bike pump! And yay to rose gold earrings, they sound lovely.
Arrived in South Carolina yesterday...rainy and chilly but what can you do...spent the day with my sister and then the 4 of us went out to dinner. Nothing else special planned...this is a short trip, we're off to Charlotte NC on Sunday to attend a football game/business function and heading back to NJ afterwards.
Have a good weekend everyone!
How was the astronomy meeting? Hope you had fun!Hi NIRDI’s!
Nicky, that must be nice to have such great drainage in your yard. Our last house had clay and it was nasty when it rained. By the time you got in the house your shoes weighed 30 pounds and it was hard to get off when it dried. I can’t say I’m surprised your husband would be thinking how to rebuild things and improve your house. That is too bad about your sister’s house. Oh no to feeling small earthquakes. I felt a small one once. Good luck with your garden.
Missy, Bubbalah is still gorgeous. She just glows. Yes, you’ve had your share of battles with insurance companies, I hope the doctor get’s the meds approved for you. When Marty was full time Army Guard he had Federal Blue Cross and the job I had then had me on regular Blue Cross; I never had to pay for a darned thing. Wouldn’t that be nice these days? Glad to hear your ankle is better; how is it tonight? I am glad you have some true friends; it makes a huge difference. I hope your hot hands and hot toes work well for you. I should get some for work. I am always cold at work.
Scandi, I am sorry to hear your mom and grandmother are not doing well. Big hugs to all of you. How scary your furbaby took off; glad you found him okay. Oh no that Furbaby F is limping. Hope she’s better tomorrow.
Austina, you certainly did have a hassle with insurance and getting your gate fixed. I’ve only had good luck with one insurance company so I don’t know why I’m still not with them. They don’t like speeding tickets so they dropped us when we got married since Marty had 3 tickets at the time. But we had their home owner’s policy until we moved to this house. I am delighted tomorrow is Friday. Stay warm! Do they have little Dyson’s to vacuum Colin’s ears? I hope that went well.
Supposedly my insurance guy talked to my mortgage company today and they got it all straightened out - I logged in to my account tonight and see absolutely nothing different. Tonight I need to cancel my auto deduction for my old car insurance which I have to cancel tomorrow.
Not much exciting going on. I need to practice my program for the astronomy meeting tomorrow. It’s a FYI on telescopes so it shouldn’t require too much practice.
Take care.
Marcy
Hi girls! Happy FriYAY!!!
@junebug17 aww sorry it's rainy and chilly. Seems like that is the theme of the season and after today our weather here looks to be quite chilly and rainy and not too nice. Today is the last nice day and we are going to make the most of it hopefully. Have a lovely time in SC and enjoy your trip on Sunday to Charlotte. What a lovely place that is. Have a wonderful weekend and sending you warm hugs.
@Scandinavian I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers and I am here for you if you want to talk, vent, cry, anything. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. I cannot imagine what you are going through but to say I know it is awful and I am continuing to send all the positive vibes and healing thoughts your mom's way. Gentle hugs and much love to you dear Scandi. XOXO.
@marcy I hope the insurance agent did get it all straightened out for you and that it is just lagging behind showing up online. Thanks for all your good thoughts and warm wishes as always. Hope you have a good day at work and a good astronomy meeting tonight. Telescopes sound like a fun topic and an easy one for you. You are quite the astronomy expert. Hugs.
@Tekate I hope your move is going well. Sending you big hugs and love and all good things. Autie is going to be so lucky her grandma is near by all the time. So wonderful. Hugs.
@bling_dream19 how are your wedding plans going? Thinking of you and hoping all is going according to plan and have a lovely weekend.
@Slick1 how is Chase doing? Everytime I think about Fred's situation I think about Chase too. Sending you healing dust and hugs and hoping you have a good Friday and woohoo the weekend is almost here. Hope the Juvenile delinquents are behaving and everyone who is sick is staying home. Do not spread those germs please. Hugs.
@Mamabean what is on tap for the weekend? After last weekend's brunch I imagine you might want a low key weekend. Hope whatever you do is relaxing and fun. Hugs.
@Daisys and Diamonds Nicky, it is very satisfying growing one's own food. My mom has a lovely vegetable garden and it is very tasty. Any weekend plans? XOXO.
@AV_ how are you? Thinking of you and hoping all is well by you. Hugs.
@Austina what are your weekend plans? Hope Colin is feeling well and his ears all cleared out and good now. I know yesterday had to be a hard day and sending you warm hugs and love.
@canuk-gal hope your birthday month is continuing to be a good one and that you are having fun. And I hope you get to ride a bit more before the weather makes it impossible. Sending you (((hugs))) and love across the miles.
So as I wrote above we had a good ride yesterday and enjoyed ice cream and it's funny but now whenever we go there we are always there for too long as people come by and chat with us and it's very lively there. One of the workers there saw our bike and though it was her day off stopped by to chat with us for the entire time we were there. Flattering and she is super sweet but we got no alone or relaxation time. But it is nice how lovely everyone is there. Today we hope to have a nice ride as it is the last nice day for who knows how long.
My glasses arrived yesterday and something is not right. I think they put the optical centers in the wrong place. Oh well. So when we get a chance I have to go back there and see if they can remake the lenses or if I just cannot make these work because they are too large for my prescription. I really love these glasses so hope we can make it work. Right now it is just super unclear and I do not think I am looking through the O.C.
First up selfie from yesterday. A brisk cool autumn day.
Ice cream!
Leaving you with an evening beach shot. So peaceful and rejuvenating here.
Thank you @missy for your amazing shout outs! I appreciate you so much. And happy FriYAY to all! It's been a whirlwind and I'm trying to catch my breath. Weekend was wonderful with my girlfriend. Thank you to @@junebug17 @Austina @@marcy @missy @relate and everyone for your opinions and being there for me. It means a lot and I value each of you taking the time to even think about me and post. Here are the updates: the venue we loved will not host a wedding less than 60 so it's out, I've found a beautiful waterfront bnb manor that does weddings and are more than accommodate a small wedding. My fiance really just wants us to get married and for it to be just us. He knows my parents want to be there. I love the idea of a romantic winter wedding just us but I think I will feel badly if my parents aren't there. They are alive and well, willing to drive anywhere anytime so I think it will be very be very special for them to be there. My dad can walk me down the aisle and my mom can help me in the morning. We are going to the bnb tomorrow to make sure we love it and to make official plans. My fiance said his sisters wont travel so I'm letting go of inviting his nieces who threw us the engagement dinner. He said he will handle communicating anything regarding the wedding decisions to his family. I'm going to talk to my sister and if she wants to drive and take my nieces out of school then I would love but I dont expect it and am totally fine if they are not there.
It's been a little stressful, I am still nervous about getting married. He will be here soon and i think we will talk about lots this weekend. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Hugs to you Missy I'm so glad your dad is recovering well. And rwg is getting better I think. I adore your pictures and your view and I get lost in pics of Bubbalah! Glad you've got her back and we need more pics!
I'm thinking about each of you and sending love and hugs.