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changed username to George rich-c: hello George George: Hi Rich rich-c: how's things in Philly? George: i'm warm and sticky rich-c: we have the opposite problem - chill and damp rich-c: actually it's about 60 but dosnt feel it George: it doesn't go below 60F here rich-c: well, that's a bit of an overstatement, but I get what you mean George: it's strange this year rich-c: it has been a warm summer George: warmest on record rich-c: we usually need the furnace about Sept. 12 rich-c: this year we didnt use it till Oct. 8 George: if it keeps this way i won't use the heat all year rich-c: oh, it wont stay that warm George: i'm still using central air rich-c: that doesnt surprise me though it could be otherwise rich-c: last fall when we were down around Washington it was shortsd and t-shirt weather in October George: we havehad a lot of rain rich-c: yes, our long summer drought is now thoroughly broken rich-c: the graSS IS GREEN AGAIN George: nearly 3" since thursday night George: still a bit brown here rich-c: you are going to be growing webbed feet at that rate rich-c: you wil find the grass greens up yet George: the new owners of the complex put in new landscaping, tore up my tulips rich-c: unfortunately that happens when you get in the way of the landlord's plans George: i was here first George: but i don't own any property rich-c: maybe so but it's their dirt George: just the things in my apartment rich-c: we lived in apartments for ten years before we bought our house so I know what it's about rich-c: and as you know Pamela is an apartment dweller George: i need to have a tag sale rich-c: yes - here we would call it a garage sale, elsewhere it's yard sale or lawn sale George: yes rich-c: it is surprising how terms differ regionally George: i got myself in over my head planning for the new computer rich-c: I had the feeling that might happen George: now i might not get it till after January George: if then rich-c: I'd say don't get it at all, it's far more machine than you need George: who knows with the way things are going rich-c: (first blood Winnipeg - field goal) rich-c: actually other than game writers theyve pretty much run out of excuses to upgrade computers George: aol keep uping the minium specs for running their currect software
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changed username to Ron George: oh, boy my fingeers Ron: yo! rich-c: hi Ron George: Hi Ron rich-c: fist quarter in Winnipeg Ron: Be right back....going to throw myself together some lunch......back in a coupla min rich-c: he should go down to the canteen for a donair George: now i can't breathe right rich-c: you been using your inhaler properly? George: i'm still waiting for my insurance to approve it rich-c: yes, I keep forgetting the drawbacks of being an American Ron: there (chomp, chomp) rich-c: you sound happier now, Ron Ron: right George: they say Canadians wait too, even longer Ron: Is there such a thing as using an inhaler properly? rich-c: there are a lot of things told about Canada to people dumb enough to believe them rich-c: my doctor assures me that there is, Ron George: same way for Americans Ron: well, I've had some training in its use, but frequently have the idea that the damn thing does diddly squat for me Ron: Given the cost of it (them) rich-c: I can harddly comment since my dilator is really just prophylactic Ron: ah rich-c: so I have to juddge by the steriod and there it's only what doesnt happen that matters Ron: Hope I didn't turn people off the other night with our little discussion about the location of AC15 George: mine is supposed to be critical rich-c: well, when I need a drug I just get it Ron: around here we keep several pharmacies solvent Ron: and I get Club Z points for my poor health rich-c: I pay $100 per year and about $6 for presxriptions Ron: The industry thrives George: i'm on medicaid rich-c: it does, mostly by vexploiting Americans Ron: Does that cover everything you need George? George: it for all covered in their formulary outside of that it's not covered Ron: sounds about the same. Our provincial gov't keeps amending the formulary Ron: Whatever the province doesn't cover, my federal plan does up to 80% rich-c: we are the same but the formulary tends to cover almost all necessities Ron: But the feds say the fed plan is going broke. They'll prop it up for 4 more years, but after that things will get reviewed Ron: one of the 'puffers' I'm using is not covered by the province rich-c: the pols are always whining - maybe Roy Romanow's report will shut them up George: i need to get a special preauthorization to get my prevacid Ron: wonder eh? Ron: that seems fairly standard George rich-c: as a pukka senior I have the special provincial plan Ron: on some items, anyway Ron: right Rich. So does Mom. I am not yet really a real senior Ron: I'm in that no-man's-land between 55 and 65 rich-c: right - no cure but patience, young fellow George: i'm 41 Ron: must spend yet more time wishing my life away Ron: yes. God grant me patience, and I want it now Ron: just fired up my original ADAM Ron: It works but needs a mod rich-c: anyway, I don't think you upset anyone with the AC comments Ron: hope not Ron: the plan was to keep it local and keep it simple. Ron: however it that's going to make it more difficult for people to come here, I don't know rich-c: realistically, Comox is not the most convenient location, but it's the one that works Ron: we might have to have another look Ron: I was going to go out with a letter to various hotels next week stating our requirements, preferred time, and ask them to say what they can provide Ron: The follow that up with visits to local hotels Ron: perhaps could get Jeff do to some checking around the lower mainland rich-c: yes, get organized and get quotes, that makes sense Ron: wouldn't entail any extra work (for that step at least) to cast the net wider Ron: then we'd have info on which to make some judgements rich-c: you could ask Jeff to look ast the lower reaches of King's Highway down in Surrey Ron: yeah we could do that. I'm sure he wouldn't mind. I know he's wanting to attend anyway, so we'll put him to work Ron: that's the area where you guys were eh? rich-c: there is a line of motels down there some of which may have facilities Ron: right rich-c: yes, we discovered it because we had a freind in Surrey and my cousin in White Rock rich-c: but the easy ACC rich-c: but the easy access to the border helped too Ron: right Ron: my only concern right now is my 'procrastination factor'. I want to get something pinned down in the next month Ron: as to date and place at least rich-c: we were lucky, there was a Jehovah's Witness convention that week Ron: otherwise.... time goes by Ron: Praise the Lord rich-c: but we had reserved ahead so were OK in a city otherwise sold out George: and pass the ammunition Ron: :) rich-c: does give an argument for getting things nailed down in advance Ron: All Jeff said is that he and his girlfriend are going to Italy June/mid-July. he said not to have it then Ron: and I have another event that will consume the weekend of the 18th of July George: off we go to war in IRAQ Ron: so already factors present themselves Ron: yup rich-c: right, give him time to get back Ron: that's if we're all still alive then rich-c: also, we have Kimberley's wedding on June 28th so I can't leave till after that Ron: so there ya go Ron: so much for retirement living rich-c: well that affects Pamela too Ron: also wanted to allow time for those making a trip of it out here, and perhaps contemplating other destinations west rich-c: but I need time to drive CROSS THE CONTINENT, IF i CAN Ron: yeah, I was a little sad to hear that, but sounds like she has to make choices Ron: George Koczwara was talking about 'north to Alaska' rich-c: I think Pam will figure something out Ron: hope so Rich rich-c: I wonder if George realizes how fare you are from Alaska Ron: good point George: how about Sydney rich-c: of course you're a lot closer than Cleveland is Ron: that's a little further south George, and you have to be able to swim well rich-c: Pam will be over for dinner tomorrow so we will talk then Ron: It is a dauting expense for those coming by air. Ron: probably easier for one of me to go east than all of you guys to come west Ron: but I have to pacify mother, who alswys asks, "how come you always have to go back there?" rich-c: I think there is an issue of fairness - we hae to go to you occasionally Ron: I come up with various creative answers rich-c: yes, but could we? Ron: :) rich-c: besides, we like BC - it's super natural, remember? George: how about Philly? Ron: no question about that Rich. I think there's quite a few of our number looking foward to seeing things here rich-c: you going to organize it, George? George: i need help rich-c: sorry, we don't have anyone near enough to do that, George Ron: speaking of which.... I must speak to Cobley and Sands to enlist their assistance Ron: haven't seen those two in a coon's age George: besides what are the needs? rich-c: yes, how is our pair of Davids doing? Ron: for 3 people who only live an hour apart, we do disgustingly at keeping in touch Ron: I will have to find out rich-c: know what you mean Ron: There's also Bob Stroud in Victoria. Think it was he that I last spoke to rich-c: I just hope my health will allow me to drive that disance Ron: yes Rich. Something devoutly to be wished rich-c: I,m gambling it will Ron: how are you making out on the 'non-smoking' trail? rich-c: the conversion kit for the car is in and the engine on order Ron: requires a driver for the new fitments rich-c: I still am physically unable to smoke Ron: good. keep that up Ron: I found it more of a battle than booze, quite honestly Ron: but then I still had a choice rich-c: not so much a driver needed as an adapter - ike serial to parallel Ron: :) Ron: how about a Firewire connection? rich-c: no, dont think the drivetrain would take the added torque Ron: ah Ron: Well sirs, I must away rich-c: two point game at the ahlf in the 'Peg Ron: see you's wed. rich-c: OK Ron, good to have you, see you Wed if all goes well Ron: good Lord willin' Ron: take care George: bye Ron Ron: bye
Ron left chat session rich-c: so where were we, George? George: i forgot rich-c: anyway, about Canadian medicare George: yes rich-c: where doctors and hospitals are concerned, it is all paid rich-c: there is no waiting for anything urgent rich-c: now, I will likely have to wait six months for my hip replacement rich-c: but that is because it really isn't "costing me anything" in my life George: i had a couple of friends had surgery there they had to wait 2 years rich-c: like, I do not want to get it done till Dec. 2003 George: tthey paid cash rich-c: in Canada, no citizen pays anything for surgery (unless it's purely cosmetic) George: well SRS rich-c: SRS? George: sex reassignment surgery rich-c: ok, that would be voluntary ands cosmetic - ands cheaper in Canada rich-c: but they would have to wait till a doctor had free time, hence the delay George: yes thats why my friends had it done there rich-c: also they would meet with more understanding here George: it costs too much in the US rich-c: but as you discoveredd, or they did, really sick people who live here have first call George: i don't know about that, my friends said the Canadian police harrased a Canadian native while they were there rich-c: our cops are less inclined to harass people than US cops are, but they do do it rich-c: it takes a lot of vigilance to keep cops in line anywhere George: i had surgery here to correct my breathing problem it didn't work rich-c: some illnesses dont respond to treatment - all you can do is try George: now i have to wait for this machine rich-c: are you going to need a respirator or oxygen tank? George: yes George: that's what i'm waiting for rich-c: which? George: a respirator with oxygen therapy rich-c: this likely to be temporaary or permanent George: permanet rich-c: bummer George: i guess the insurance thinks it will cost too much rich-c: if it is medically necessary they have no choice George: i'm waiting a mask big enough for me rich-c: need to go full mask instead of just tubeas, then? George: yes, a full face mask rich-c: those can be a problem with chafing George: oh, boy rich-c: got quite a game going on here George: i breathe through my mouth now rich-c: your nose is blocked? George: yes rich-c: how did that happen? George: i guess from birth it was always that way rich-c: I had a semi blockage - too high an arch in my mouth rich-c: had orthodontia to correct it - no fun rich-c: I still breathe mostly through my mouth though George: with me all my sinuses are messed up rich-c: yes, that is a side effect I'm familiar iwth George: it's no fun rich-c: anyway, think we're running low on the time meter George: ok rich-c: right - see you Wed? George: see you Wed. George: bye Rich rich-c: bye for now, then George: poof
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