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6 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

My mom is in a rehab hospital and will be for a long time. We grew up just above the poverty line so not a lot saved…would you just get sent to a lower tier free hospital? I think about this a lot. What if you need rehab, lost a limb etc but have no money?  I wish long term care were free ( it’s not and quite expensive). 

We also have a program called Medicaid for low income people, disabilities etc. You have to be 65 to get Medicare but there’s no age requirement for Medicaid. 

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6 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

My mom is in a rehab hospital and will be for a long time. We grew up just above the poverty line so not a lot saved…would you just get sent to a lower tier free hospital? I think about this a lot. What if you need rehab, lost a limb etc but have no money?  I wish long term care were free ( it’s not and quite expensive). 

No care is free in the US. If you need rehab or lost a limb and have no insurance, you will get minimal rehab, get discharged to wherever you live and given a wheelchair and an addiction to painkillers until you die from a pressure sore infection. I've seen the ambulance drop sick, struggling people off at the homeless shelter where I work. It isn't wheelchair accessible.

This is not to make light of your mom's needs. The US is medically awful.

 

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20 minutes ago, Red Bridey said:

I used to love Butterfingers but then I think they cheapened the chocolate and now they are not good. It makes me sad!

Used to work there!  The Italians who acquired Confections a few years ago actually went back to the real chocolate formulations on Crunch and Butterfinger.

20 minutes ago, Red Bridey said:

I used to love Butterfingers but then I think they cheapened the chocolate and now they are not good. It makes me sad!

Used to work there!  The Italians who acquired Confections a few years ago actually went back to the real chocolate formulations on Crunch and Butterfinger.

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34 minutes ago, MagicEyes said:

That's the kiss of death for this show. 

Three minute bathroom rule so they can't spend three hours getting ready to meet their fiance? 

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20 minutes ago, Red Bridey said:

I used to love Butterfingers but then I think they cheapened the chocolate and now they are not good. It makes me sad!

Used to work there!  The Italians who acquired Confections a few years ago actually went back to the real chocolate formulations on Crunch and Butterfinger.

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20 minutes ago, Red Bridey said:

I used to love Butterfingers but then I think they cheapened the chocolate and now they are not good. It makes me sad!

Used to work there!  The Italians who acquired Confections a few years ago actually went back to the real chocolate formulations on Crunch and Butterfinger.

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36 minutes ago, Suzywriter said:

I've been having lively nightmares. Last night it was giant frogs all over my car, and I usually like frogs. Before that, all of the artwork and dress forms in the library chasing me.

Are you hitting the ecstasy again? 

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1 minute ago, For Cereals said:

Used to work there!  The Italians who acquired Confections a few years ago actually went back to the real chocolate formulations on Crunch and Butterfinger.

I'll give them another shot! I also loved Crunch and went off them for the same reason. Cheap chocolate!

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Just now, Suzywriter said:

No care is free in the US. If you need rehab or lost a limb and have no insurance, you will get minimal rehab, get discharged to wherever you live and given a wheelchair and an addiction to painkillers until you die from a pressure sore infection. I've seen the ambulance drop people off at the homeless shelter where I work.

This is not to make light of your mom's needs. The US is medically awful.

 

Not at all! I am curious to hear from real folks because I hear various accounts from distant relatives that live in the US but they have $$$ and, in general, the world is different for folks who don’t have $$$. It’s sad and I’m sorry to hear that.

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At last, a sensible person, Sunny kicking Veah to the curb is such a smart thing to do.  I hope he sticks with it.   

I hope Faith and Ingrid do the same with their worthless boyfriends. 

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Just now, Red Bridey said:

I'll give them another shot! I also loved Crunch and went off them for the same reason. Cheap chocolate!

It feels sacrilegious but Hershey’s is better 🤣

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2 minutes ago, Auntie Anxiety said:

If Sunny sticks to his guns, I’ll be impressed.

He is so far. He took all his stuff and drove away! 🤞🏿

 

 

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1 minute ago, For Cereals said:

It feels sacrilegious but Hershey’s is better 🤣

I had mini Krackle and mini Mr. Goodbar. Blech! Too sweet and the peanuts are *chopped*.

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27 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

I’m in Canada so I don’t know but how does Medicare work? If you are retired do you qualify for free health care ?

Sadly no! It would be nice. No instead we're subjected to really annoying ads that try to get you to buy a Medicare plan. 

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5 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

Not at all! I am curious to hear from real folks because I hear various accounts from distant relatives that live in the US but they have $$$ and, in general, the world is different for folks who don’t have $$$. It’s sad and I’m sorry to hear that.

This is why I’ll probably get a job at Trader Joe’s when I retire for the free shirts and healthcare.

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In the last 3 years I have had two major falls with big injuries. Because I live alone and couldn’t take care of myself, and needed rehab, I was sent to nursing home rehabs for about 2 months each time. I pay a lot for the top-line Medicare supplement, but they covered everything. I was luckily over 65 on Medicare each time. (Rehab PT was good, the places were otherwise awful and I felt bad for the long-term residents. …. I was there temporarily but at some point a nasty aide said that if I had money, I wouldn’t be there!)

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1 minute ago, For Cereals said:

This is why I’ll probably get a job at Trader Joe’s when I retire for the free shirts and healthcare.

That sound better than being a greeter at Walmart! Which is my retirement plan.

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1 minute ago, judylo said:

In the last 3 years I have had two major falls with big injuries. Because I live alone and couldn’t take care of myself, and needed rehab, I was sent to nursing home rehabs for about 2 months each time. I pay a lot for the top-line Medicare supplement, but they covered everything. I was luckily over 65 on Medicare each time. (Rehab PT was good, the places were otherwise awful and I felt bad for the long-term residents. …. I was there temporarily but at some point a nasty aide said that if I had money, I wouldn’t be there!)

I am glad you are doing better and got out of there. 

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34 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

I’m in Canada so I don’t know but how does Medicare work? If you are retired do you qualify for free health care ?

Do you get political ads in Canada asking you to vote for a candidate? 

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Just now, MagicEyes said:

That sound better than being a greeter at Walmart! Which is my retirement plan.

I’m not ruling anything out.  They have a wider selection and that discount will go farther. 

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That was kind of a disappointing flounce off. Nothing knocked over or thrown on the ground. I expected more from Matilda. Oh, maybe we'll see fireworks next week 🙏🏼🤞🏼

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1 minute ago, tvrox said:

Do you get political ads in Canada asking you to vote for a candidate? 

Oh you bet! When I stream I also get the occasional US political ad. I think they are more plentiful and aggressive in style. We are following your election closely up here.

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