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You make such good points about healthcare. I am fortunate as my job always had great coverage (negotiated by our Union) and I can continue to be on it until Medicare hits in July 2026. DH just picked his medicare plan, and in Minnesota, there are many decent options. The same with the affordable care act choices. Several of the self employed members in my family did okay with the choices, but are now experiencing huge sticker shock. There's a lot to be said about single payer insurance, both good and bad, but my Aussie sister, who has experienced both is constantly shocked and appalled with the state of healthcare in the US. The things she tells me, in Australia this would never happen, instead XX happens, and it would make you weep, for how backwards treatment and access is here.
Greetings all
Sunny here after overnight drizzle. I too feel rested with the extra hour and like I somehow actually have extra time. I did the gym yesterday and will go again today. No reason not to. Spent most of yesterday clearing up after Halloween and relaxing. Our team lost and the quarterback got hurt and is out for the season. Boo. But the end of the World Series was fun.
CC I don't envy you for shopping for healthcare. Before we were medicare eligible we had a terrible time because we were both overweight even though we had no other health issues. I had to get a group health plan for my small business as we were otherwise uninsurable. Ridiculous. Rural areas are health care deserts - us too. There just has to be a better answer than overly managed care. Hope you find something workable. Ditto fountain fix.
Peps glad you had visitors. Halloween is my favorite holiday since no religious guilt is included. All fun. And yeah being a person with no kids - it's the right amount of kid energy. Ends at 9 pm.
Speaking of wl drugs, I think one of my Halloween guests is using one. She has not told me but there were some comments made by others that leads me to the conclusion. She also looks thinner. I will wait to see if she tells me. Tee hee.
New puppy in the family Liz. Fun. Another buddy for Justice.
Not much else. Time to get moving.
Diane S
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204 and some change today.
LOVED the extra hour this morning. I had my fill of sleep and still had plenty of lounging time before my client showed up at 10 am.
WE RAN OUT OF CANDY on Halloween!!!! I ran to the store to get more. We have never had so many trick or treaters. It was wonderful. From little ones to high schoolers - we had them all. I loved seeing so many out and about on my quick run to the store for more candy. As for the high schoolers, I welcome the big kids. I know some people don't. I think it's fantastic that today's "sophisticated" youth want to hang on to this childhood rite. It makes me smile to hear the deep voices of teenage boys call out "Trick or Treat!" I was in junior high the last time I trick or treated. Probably 7th grade...
If tirzepatide doses increase, I would be willing to up my dose to get this last bit of weight off more easily. However, if I have to stay at current level of 15 mg dose, I can still get down to goal weight, IF I match behavior and choices with the intention of getting to goal weight. I will have to monitor OrderlyMeds to see if they get on the bandwagon of higher doses.
I wonder if it is because I never had kids of my own that I don't miss having grandkids at this stage of my life? I never wanted kids, so I suppose it's natural I don't miss being a grandparent. I do get a kick out of my peers wanting their kids to get on the stick and have kids so that they can be grandparents. I am happy with my dogs! They are responsibility enough for me!
I like the idea of a silly Sunday! Off I go to make merry and create a little silliness!
on 11/2/25 12:17 pm
It's the pump. The last one for the other fountain was $800+! But he got one that is supposed to last longer. That one blew apart the pipe connecting it the system, but the pump is fine. So he'll be working on both fountains tomorrow. (insert eyeroll)
Also, I do not understand this county by county thing with health care plans! Makes absolutely no sense to me. You're not old enough to be on Medicare, so one would think you could "free market" or "open Market" purchase a health care plan of your choosing.
This is a really difficult topic to navigate. I'm all for affordable health care, but I'm also wary of gov't and insurance companies getting to regulate treatment and available meds. I wish there was a nice middle ground between socialized and for profit medical care.
Fountains are usually a simple pump replacement fix. Have you tried that? If it's the underground wiring.... UGH....
on 11/2/25 8:51 am
After a welcome start with the mention of higher tirzepetide doses on the healthcare.gov site, the news got more bleak. The only PPO plans that were available in my county have been discontinued. So I only have a choice of HMO plans. I've never had nor wanted an HMO! I have heard many horror stories of HMOs dictating what kind of treatment you can have or gatekeeping specialists or having the added step of a PCP (which are impossible to find on plans around here) for everything. Really everyone gets screwed with healthcare. A) Those who can't afford it without the subsidies that have not been renewed and B) those who can pay but are in states/counties without decent plans to choose from (I really was spoiled for choice in CA. AZ is a healthcare wasteland). Obamacare had a few good points, specifically not allowing excluding people for pre-existing conditions, but making healthcare affordable is NOT one of those points. And shame on both parties of the government for not fixing the mess we're in. End of rant.
Ugh, another of my fountains has broken. I can't catch a break! None of the 3 are currently working.
No plans for today other than walking Kirby. I should go do something fun maybe in the convertible!
Take care all!
118.4 - though I know I usually get a creep up and then a fall, it still bugs me mentally.
Really strange to be writing November. Thanksgiving is only a little more than 3 weeks away! On the radio yesterday they were talking about people who put their Christmas tree up the day after Halloween. That seems like a bit too early to me though ours will go up the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Good day yesterday: Xfinity fixed our cable TV problem so now we can watch network TV without it cutting out constantly. We did go to our outdoor music venue in the afternoon, then dinner at one of the best restaurants in town with our friends. Very pretty eating outside in a garden-like environment. And we knew our waiter and the singer as they both used to work at our club.
This morning the bus leaves as usual at 7:30. It is 6:30 now and of course feels like we should be leaving LOL. DH and I are playing golf at 10 am, then going somewhere to watch the Patriots game. Unfortunately we can'****ch that at the house so need to go elsewhere. Since they are actually doing well this season I feel guilty that we haven'****ched more than one game. Will have to get my Patriots shirt out (DD gave me one for Christmas a few years ago).
DSD flew to Chicago to pick up an 8 week old ****zu puppy yesterday (I think that is the breed anyway). Pictures later today hopefully. Her name is Josie, we think because of the Steely Dan song. Their 4 year old bernadoodle is named Brandy after the song Brandy (You're a Fine Girl).
Have a silly Sunday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
That's a good sign! Seems like the people maxing out on it tend to be taller so maybe it is at least somewhat dependent on body size.
I just found this: Tirzepatide Clinical Trial
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
