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GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 18, 2013 2:32:05 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Yeah, my mom used to talk about someplace "in a hand basket."
roxanebay Veteran Author Nova Scotia Posts:482 Points:148,860 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 9:50:30 PM Ignore roxanebay Report Abuse Loose the wheat
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 9:44:43 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse I worry that with all the influx of illegals coming into the country (that will be able to vote legally, eventually) and all the people that want the government to give them everything like they do in Europe, there will only be one party that takes over the socialistic United States around year 2020 or 2024. We are losing the USA to the socialists........It will happen in my lifetime If I live to a normal age. Only prayers will bring us through. Remember at Church we used to "pray for the conversion of Russia" We should now pray for the return to a Christian and republic (USA)
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 9:18:05 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse I would be interested in eliminating the electoral college and just go to a straight popular vote. The electoral college was a great idea way back in the day it was created, but now it is not necessary. Without it, states like you mentioned, including Illinois (who also always vote Democrat) wouldn't discourage voters from the less popular party. Who knows? Maybe an extra 1% in Illinois and 2% in NY could swing an election if it was just popular vote.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 12:14:05 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse GB, I didn't see anything wrong with your responses in the topic. It's good and I understood, no matter which way you wrote it. My future granddaughter's husband (25 year's old) just bought me a computer (sort of). He bought all the parts and assembled it within an hour. It took much longer to install the software. What a nice thing to do for me. I guess he got tired of watching me "wait and wait" for something to move on my 2003 computer. Re: Politics.....What gets me the most is that I now feel I have absolutely no voice in who wins... Although, Florida is a toss-up state, so I kinda do have some power at election time. People who live in NY & Calif. (among other states) (if Republicans) have absolutely no say in the presidency as NY and Calif. always vote Democratic majority. A lousy system, I'd say.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 8:23:46 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Just read my last post. Boy am I getting bad. 1) I think I misspelled "campaigning" and 2) I said when "normal" people work part time, when I meant FULL time. I blame it on getting used to my new laptop (new keyboard) and the annoying nuances of Windows 8. (That's my story and I am sticking to it!)
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 4:34:24 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse 5 years--and in my opinion it is only part time work, especially if you don't count the time they spend campaigning (which is practically ALL the time). I know that when "normal" people work part time, it is well over 40 hrs per week, we don't get as much time off, and the benefits are not as good. Oh well, my wife is home from the hospital. Now my job begins!
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 10:36:58 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse I'm never sold on anything the government brings out. Our present Obamacare health system is broken and we need something the doesn't leave the congresspeople out of the system, nor the poor people having to pay too much. The best way to get a great system is to make Congress be in the same exact plan we are in. Yeah, lots of luck. Don't you just love how 5 years in Congress gives you a lifelong paid pension at retirement age! It may not be too much (probably the same as what we would get), but anything is too much for only 5 years of service.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 10:19:29 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Yes, but now you are talking 5-7% and it is on more than just "bad" things like tobacco, alcohol, fatty and sweet stuff. A lot of people, especially the ones who can't afford insurance now, can't afford that additional cost of living. I know a lot of my wife's patients that can hardly afford clothes, gas, school supplies, toys, books, and other things that would probably be taxed an additional ?%. Needless to say, I am not sold.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 6:48:18 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse I think that taking all the good points from all the National Health Care Systems you might have a good starting point. Something like Oregon's proposal may even be cheaper than present costs (If someone figured correctly). Oregon: "A broad-based sales tax around 5 to 7 percent that would generate around $11 billion to $12 billion, enough money to provide every Oregonian with an essential benefits package. In other words, both individuals and businesses would no longer pay a health insurance premium, replaced instead by a sales tax – excluding groceries, utilities and shelter – paid by individuals based on consumption." Oregon H.C. System proposed
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 1:44:09 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Even at 3%, such a tax wouldn't begin to cover the cost of such a program. A 10% tax might not even do the job. I am also afraid that such a program would lead to denial of service issues. What if some paper pusher in an office somewhere halfway across the country decided that my wife shouldn't get her knee replacement. After all, she already got one in that leg, why a second? I have heard a lot of such horror stories, even denying life-saving measures.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 10:56:24 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse GB, I am so glad your wife got moved up and got her joint replacement!! Re: Canada health system...I personally believe there is more to the Canadian health system than just being national health care. For example, there were 8 MRI's per 1 million people in Canada vs 32 MRI's per 1 million USA population (not sure of the date data was taken). Also, being so sparsely populated, many Canadians have a hard time getting to a MRI machine. (Canada 35 million scattered throughout Canada (same population as California), vs USA 314 million). I actually like a National Health Care system, but "NOT" like Obamacare. I believe in funding a NHC system by all the reasons one needs the hospital system in the first place. An extra 1%-3% sales tax on all tobacco products, all (fatty) fast foods, sugary sodas, all alcohol products, and junk food. Perhaps even sweets. If it is a sales tax, it isn't represented in the price of the item but added on at the time of the sale, so it isn't immediately apparent to us buyers. What do you think?
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 7:44:53 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Yeah, don't know how that would work in Canada, but getting moved up on a list doesn't sound good. She is continuing to improve. It is a struggle, but she is a fighter.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 14, 2013 10:26:11 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse That sure was fast work, scheduling her for the operation. Thank goodness for great medicine in the USA!
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 14, 2013 7:40:00 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse The surgery was supposed to be in June, but when she fell & they "thought" she broke a bone (she didn't) they noticed how bad it was anyway & moved the surgery up to (yesterday). Now, we have to get her cleared for discharge, but this hospital is super careful not to let patients out early. This is their reputation, but they also have a terrific reputation for not having patients need to come back after discharge (insurance companies like that).
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 8:15:32 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse GB, I didn't realize the surgery took place so soon. I'm glad all went well. Now the hard work of recovery takes place. PTL to your wife!
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 7:45:27 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Jemac, this IS the surgery. It sounds like all went well (except starting the IV). Now she is resting (good meds). Hopefully she will be up to some physical therapy tomorrow.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 2:33:15 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse GB, good luck on the doctor's visit. Hopefully all will go well when the operation happens. Prayers are certainly going your wife's way. Took my DIL's father to Tampa (100 mile round trip) this morning at 6:45am. Once we got there the appt. was already cancelled. What a bummer! I was dragging as I have a cold that's gone to the lungs. I hope it isn't like it was from Nov1 to Middle of March. I started Bacterial Med's last night (Cefuroxime Axetil) until I can get to the doc tomorrow or Wednesday.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 12:59:31 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Waiting in the surgery waiting room now.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 4:20:36 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Yes, child safety is a big issue for my wife. She is always giving away safety items and her favorite is bicycle helmets. She has purchased and given away thousands of them over the years. Now, we are getting ready to drive over an hour to the city where she will have her knee replacement surgery done. Any prayers on her behalf will be appreciated.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 12:40:33 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse Wow GB, the company put the bounce house up and took it down yesterday so they didn't have the workout that you had. They all seemed to have an excellent time yesterday. Free helmets also - everyone must have loved all of you.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 9:25:46 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Sorry you couldn't attend the party, Jemac, but glad the party went well anyway. Our festivities went very well, also. People from all over came and ate and had fun. We are sponsoring a new "Kids' Club" with the local collegiate summer baseball team and we had hundreds of kids register for it (for free!). We were also giving out free bicycle helmets, until we ran out. Now, I am so stiff and sore from setting it all up and taking it down. I still have to unload my truck and return the bounce house.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 10, 2013 7:55:58 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse I thought the party for the 5 year old was Saturday. It was today. All went well and the bounce house worked out great. I didn't attend as the chemo was working on me and I was too tired to attend. A good day for all.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 10, 2013 8:11:36 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Well, here I go. I have to deliver & set up the bounce house, canopies, folding tables & assorted lawn chairs, outdoor stereo system, games, a gas grill, ice, food, and who knows what else, all before noon. Hoping the rain stays away (or at least is light). We really want the kids to have a good time at the celebration.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 11:26:41 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse Congratulations on the 1st whole year of operation. It sure went by fast. We are also renting a bounce house for the 5 year old (yesterday was her birthday). The party will be Saturday.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 10:53:45 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Last weekend before my wife's knee re-replacement surgery, we have the big open house to celebrate the 1 year anniversary (yes, it has been a whole year). Today I have to pick up the "bounce house" that we are renting. Tomorrow morning, I have to set it up, along with the canopies (because it will be raining on and off.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 12:11:49 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse Stay safe, warm or cool, (depending on the weather) and keep that wife off her joints. God Bless all of you!
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 7:07:42 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Good luck with the chemo. I have a busy week, too.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 9:37:20 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse Cycle 4 chemo starts tomorrow until Thurs. Busy week for me. Looks like we'll be getting some cool 59 - 63 degree nights for a few days. We'll love that.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 8:05:50 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Thanks Jemac. It was a lot of hard work, but now the sacrifices we made to raise our children well are paying off.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 11:06:42 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse GB, you have a very happy family life and it all comes down to the parenting that took place year's ago from you and your wife. Congratulations to having a great family and extended family.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 6:51:49 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Wife was freaking out that there is so much to do (around the house and at the clinic) before her surgery and she can't do it all. I tried to calm her down, that we don't need to get EVERYTHING done, but she wouldn't accept that. So, our daughter made another 2 hour trip to help me out. She was so helpful, too. Wife is still going to work everyday (no surprise), but when she came home, the house was thoroughly cleaned and we made progress on a few other "projects", a delicious meal was on the table, brand new flowers on display, and I had news that our other daughter is hoping to come down from Green Bay (with our grand-daughter & son-in-law) over the Memorial day weekend to help us watch our grand-son (and the two dogs that travel with him) while our son and daughter-in-law attend a wedding in Cleveland. Happy family!
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 11:32:56 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse For your wife's sake, getting the surgery done sooner will help with her pain. Hopefully any swollen areas will be back to normal so there won't be any problems. Treat the wife like a queen (although you probably do that now) during her waiting period.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 10:42:40 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Now they all of a sudden want to move the surgery up a month, so we spent another day driving an hour (each way) to the hospital the knee re-replacement will be done, spending time at the surgeon's clinic and the hospital, doing all the pre-op paperwork, labs, & other prep work. The surgery will be a week from next Monday.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 9:40:19 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse PTL GB!!! The wife probably had the best news of a bad situation. Hopefully she will be able to do what she has to do with the pediatrics.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 8:47:46 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse The orthopod said there was no new fracture, that the ER doc misread the xrays, but she had significant soft tissue damage and it is important for her to take it easy until she has the knee re-replacement surgery.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 10:31:56 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse Good luck GB and wife. I will keep you both in my prayers. I know how breaks can be, even after 10 years of my ankle break.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 6:37:29 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Today we drive the 1 hr + again to see the doc that will do the knee replacement on my wife. We will finally see the xrays of her broken fibia and hear how the break affects our plans for her knee replacement. Will it delay it? Maybe they will want to have it done sooner? who knows?
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 9:53:55 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse Ouch! Sorry to hear about the wife's knee. She is so young to need knee part replacements. I hope the marathon didn't amplify the problem but it sounds like it probably did. You both did gigantic work in the marathon, especially not being used to doing that type of work. I remember when I was 17, coming out of boot camp and figuring how fit I was. I came home and went horseback riding. I was hurting so much and found a lot of sore muscles I never knew I had.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 8:09:12 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse This morning, I hear the call from the bathroom, "Honey, help! I've fallen and I can't get up!" My wife's knee, which has already been replaced with an artificial joint, needs to have a NEW artificial joint put in. She is scheduled to have that done in June, but it isn't looking like she will make it that long.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 10:44:59 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Bushed is not the word. Imagine woring in a college football stadium's concession stand. Four such stands were being used, to serve 25,000-30,000 runners, walkers, bikers, wheelchair racers, police & other security, race monitors, & other volunteers. My wife and I were responsible for pizza & granola bars. We served over ONE THOUSAND large Papa John's pizzas, one slice at a time, pulling the slices apart, peeling the paper plates apart, puttina slice on a plate, serving the slice with a granola bar. The repetitive motion while standing at the counter from 8 am to 2 pm left us somewhat crippled for church this morning.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:23:30 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse I'll bet you were bushed from the trek, huh? Glad you had no problems and enjoyed the marathon.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 4:13:52 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Made it back from the Marathon safely. It was a good event and no major tragedies.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 5:57:22 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse I will do my best. We are brining stools to sit on or I would never make it. Fortunately we will have about 15 boy scouts at our station to do all the heavy lifting and running around.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 12:12:28 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse Good luck GB and wife at the races!! Keep a vigilant eye out and stay safe. I'd be wiped out doing what you will be doing.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2013 10:34:05 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse I hear your logic, Jemac, but unfortunately you can't force the younger generations to understand, agree or even accept it. Make your case and I hope they will be enlightened by your wisdom and stay. Meanwhile, this Saturday is the Illinois marathon in Champaign-Urbana, home of the U of Illinois. Wife and I volunteered to serve food all day to the runners after they finish the races. I think they start the 1/2 marathon first, to get them all out on the road, then one or two of the shorter races (5k, 10k, 1 mi, kids races of a few distances) before they start the full marathon. Then they run the rest of the shorter races while the long ones are going. Anyway, we all hope for good weather and a safe event. The finish line for all races is the 50 yd line in the football stadium. We will be working OUTSIDE the stadium, on the west side.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2013 11:05:18 AM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse HI GB, You mentioned "Life is too short to grumble"....I keep telling my loved ones when they grumble that they are taking life too seriously. Take the mishaps as a joke and work it out. Good option to buy a new miter saw. Too many parts that get worn out. Once one starts going, the others aren't far behind. Took the GD to work and in 20 minutes it will be time to pick up the GGD from Pre-K. I'm try to get logic into the GD's head about staying here in Fla with her boyfriend (and 10 month old) instead of heading back to NY without jobs and a babysitter (so her boyfriend can be with his mother, step-father and aunt). They both have good jobs here, her Mim (free babysitter), and almost 365 days of sunshine. She told her boyfriend that they "can buy" a handyman's house here for about 25,000 and start building a home life here whereas they couldn't do that in NY. We're hoping they decide to stay in Fla. with us. NY would cost them about 500 dollars a month in babysitting costs, among other things.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2013 6:38:56 AM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse Yesterday, while I was working on the toy boxes I am making for our two grandchildren, my miter saw died. I was cutting the cedar wood struts and all of a sudden there was a flash of light and smoke. I released the power trigger, but the blades wouldn't stop (so I used the master switch, pull the plug). I looked for a place to get it repaired, but the nearest one is a 90 min drive from here. My wife said, "Why bother. You pay to drive or ship it there, then pay to get it fixed, and all you end up with is an old, repaired saw. Just buy a new one." So, last night we shopped around and I found a saw I liked and she bought it for me. While we returned home with the new saw in the back of my truck, we thought about all the stuff we used the old saw for, building our house in our previous city (including a barn, deck, arbor, and many other projects) and then all the stuff I used it for here in our "new" (old) house. I don't feel bad it died and the wife says it is probably better for my safety to get a brand new one.
GBGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,348 Points:2,361,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 6:02:01 PM Ignore GBGuy Report Abuse I haven't had the misfortune, but when we get a new member, particularly if they just moved to the area, it seems to be a common experience or expectation. To just sit around and cry about your problems isn't getting support (or giving it). I usually interject a fair amount of humor to the proceedings and everyone tries to provide something positive. Sometimes it is knowledge from experience or a recommendation for a treatment or specialist, etc... Sometimes it is sugar free treats. When I needed a helping hand, one member of my MS support group had her son in law come to my house and he was a great help. THAT is what support groups should do, support each other in any way you can. Life is too short to grumble.
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,591 Points:3,250,280 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 4:21:27 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse I agree with everything you've said. I never have been to a diabetic meeting where people grumbled but I know my brother goes to VA WWll meetings and they seem to grumble all the time, (listening to him). Of course, they try to get what they feel are their just deserves from the government for fighting in the war and they feel the government is holding out until the last one of them dies. I have no idea what the truth is....