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Agreed. Maybe they can get some assistance from their airline making transfers, and baording?
Maybe if there was wine tasting involved I would be more inclined to try golf! Sounds like fun. Do you think people will play better or worse after some sips?
Very excited about the possible addition of Zepbound and Wegovy to Medicare. Conflicting reports about the cost, $50 copay or $149? I'm sure all will be clarified. DH just used his last dose, because he is on Medicare, and it isn't covered, and $300-400 compounding pharmacy charge is not in the budget. But maybe there is still hope. And if Zepbound gets approved for higher dosages after the current trials, maybe even more hope. And maybe regular insurance plans might consider offering it as a covered medication again if the cost wasn't so high. DD's insurance did cover it for awhile, but now it doesn't. Buying it from a compounding pharmacy is taking a big chunk out of her budget. She will pay what she has to pay since it puts her endometriosis in remission, but it would be much better if she could get some help with coverage, for a very real chronic condition.
Overcast today, and temps will be dropping. No news yet if my Mom is leaving the hospital tomorrow. Some medical equipment I ordered for her when my Dad was having a weak moment has been delivered. My DB is going over to their house to make sure my Dad doesn't get confused and sta**** somewhere we can never find it. Unfortunately, my parents don't qualify for any personal care help. The social worker at the hospital was setting up private pay services. My Dad does not want to spend any money, ever, despite having plenty of money to spend. My DB had to talk him into spending $600 on some car repair, and he said, Are you happy now? That's $300 less for you and your sister to inherit. DB and I were laughing (cause what else are you going to do) about the day we are being evicted from our houses when we're 75 because we were $300 short on the taxes. Then we'll say ruefully, If only Dad didn't get the brakes fixed on the pick up truck, this wouldn't be happening to us. So that's the biggest element of his resistance, and they're both resistant to "having people in the house".
I had a very lazy morning, in that I didn't get dressed and ready to leave the house to work out after my latte and paper reading. I watched some morning news, did some laundry, cleaned up the kitchen. I'm on my way out the door to go work out right now. When I get home, more Brazil trip planning. I spend way too much time searching for the perfect for us hotel. We're planning on a few days in the mountains, and will need two different hotels. (I did get a short beach stay selected, still need to decide on the longer stay). I tell myself that it's only 2 days in each hotel, it's not such a big deal. Plans will be solidified soon : )
on 11/6/25 7:04 am
I would be tempted to call their son and relay your concerns. Just because they want to do something doesn't mean they should.
118 - down a bit
Somewhat more drama with the neighbor pick-up from the airport yesterday. We arrived just as they were at the office, but the wife was feeling very confused and not sure if she had paid for the flight. I suggested that payment was likely rendered when their SIL arranged it - her husband concurred and said he thought they gave their credit card number. We got to the condo which like ours has 2 locks - one for a deadbolt and one in the handle. Ours use the same key but theirs doesn't. They had one key but both were locked. So they called the property manager who said the housekeepers had both keys and were coming in the afternoon. We took their dog upstairs with us while they went out to lunch at the clubhouse. I checked with the housekeepers while our neighbors were at lunch and they and the property manager were scurrying around getting it all clean. They had been told that our neighbors were arriving today not yesterday which doesn't surprise me as we were originally told the wrong date too. So now I am worried because they said that they were flying from Orlando airport to Nashville at Thanksgiving to visit their son. A big airport to handle when one gets easily confused :(
Last bocce game of the season was late yesterday - we won one and lost the other so we aren't in the playoffs. Fine with me. We had fun playing and that's all I care about.
Today we have errands, maybe the pool for a bit? My golf league which is usually at 9:30 is at 3 for a Nine and Wine. All holes are set up as 3 pars with a wine tasting at holes 3, 6 and 9. Then appetizers at the clubhouse. Should be fun. DH and I have subscription tickets to Little Shop of Horrors which we may or may not go to depending on time. The reviews have not been good. Typically our subscription is for 4 shows and frequently the first one is a bit of a dud. The remainder which are in high season January to March/April are generally excellent.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Cracks me up that your DH is always prepared with the latest and greatest gadget depending on the situation. My DH is the grumbly old guy who doesn't like any new technological or other helpful contraption (like a battery charger). My DH wouldn't even buy a new battery until they are all dead LOL.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
We had a deck on my former Cape Cod house which had been installed without flashing. And the surface boards which were wood were too close together. So ultimately a lot of rotted deck boards and siding under and behind the deck. It cost a bit (though probably less than your repair) to get it all replaced and flashing properly added but it was definitely worth it in the long run.
That guy does sound creepy - was perhaps casing the neighborhood homes for ones without anyone in them for a possible future break-in? Hopefully everyone is vigilant and the cops pay more attention.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I love it! Hilarious!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
