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Orca, cars didn’t begin the industrial revolution.  Maybe refresh some of your history concerning the steam engine, etc. would help.

It gets easier once you get set up.   We were lucky that our supplement and drug program were part of our retirement package.

1 hour ago, GlennWest said:

I got A and B. Thought D was a supplement.

Part D is drug plan.  There is no Medicare part for supplemental because that is outside of Medicare.  

1 hour ago, Kirk W said:

Is it safe to assume that you mean expenses covered by his(Medicap) supplemental insurance? I ask because Pam has also had a lot of costs that would have been out of our pocket, but for the plan G supplement we carry. Thanks to plan G, our only cost from our pockets is the annual Medicare deductible. Ours too is covered by my previous employer. 

Correct.  Though we don’t pay any deductible except for prescriptions.

Since you aren't on SS yet, you are paying your Part B premium separately.  When on SS, they just deduct it from your payment before it is deposited.   

You will need a supplement if you don't want to have to pay out the deductible yourself.  If in good health, you might want to just go without a supplement for a year or two and see how it goes.   Since I don't have to pay for my supplement (is part of my retirement package) it is nice to have, but I never have more than maybe $500 a year out of pocket expenses.  Of course, haven't been hospitalized, etc. and usually just annual visits to internist, ophthalmologist, dermatologist and I'm done.    Dave, OTOH, has huge out of pocket expenses since he has heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, reoccurring skin cancers, blow retinal veins, and other assorted maladies.   

You do want to get a Part D plan, if you don't take prescriptions, get the cheapest you can find and review each year, but get it NOW because there is a penalty for each year you delay and at home point you will want to have it in place as you age.

Orca.  No one ever said man caused it all.  Earth climate goes in cycles that are effected by slowing of the rotation of the earth, sun spots, movement of the moon, volcanic activity, decay of uranium in the core, movement of iron in the mantel affecting location off the poles, and on and on.  And even with man interfering, the planet will be fine.  But all of the current species on the planet may not survive because human activity has accelerated changes.  
 

US NAVY takes warming seriously because it affects total levels, affects locations of ports, etc.   Insurance companies take it seriously because increased warming means more moisture in the air, means more severe storms everywhere causing property damage and deaths.  And the list goes on and on.  
 

that you refuse to see what is happening is sad.  Not unexpected, but still sad.

6 hours ago, hemsteadc said:

Which has nothing to do with RVing.

Do people in RVs need to worry a tornadoes?  Of course.  Severe storms? Of course.  We are seeing more tornadoes occurring, in uncommon areas as the energy in the atmosphere increases.  Simple atmospheric physics at work and RVers need to be cognizant of that fact.

9 hours ago, CFerguson said:

Was a relatively cool summer in the southern Appys. And i just read an article on Antarctica having the coldest winter ever and missing the coldest day ever by only 1 degree.

When i see both sides on this i recall the phrase 'lies, damned lies, and statistics'.

Climate Changes- thats what it has done for billions of years.  When someone can explain how raising my taxes so the goobermint can spend more freely, THEN call me back.

 

 

Try being north of Seattle 2hen the heat dome descended.  106 in Seattle, only 1/3 of ppl with air conditioning and humidity was around 70% because of all the water being pulled up into the air at that temperature!   It was not fun!

Obviously you don’t understand the thermodynamics of what is happening.  Warmer oceans leads to more extreme weather OF ALL TYPES.  MORE HEAT IN SOME ARES, MORE COLD IN OTHERS, BIGGER storms because of more energy In the atmosphere.  

If you are in Bismarck, and the weather is ok, then run I-90 to Spokane, then take  US 395 west of Spokane to hit I-82 in the Pasco area to I-84, run that to the east side of Portland, pick up I-205 around Portland and then I-5 south to Medford.  Quickest way to go, least number of passes, misses the problems going over the Cascades, etc.  

2 hours ago, lappir said:

. I did look into a "Subscription" a few weeks ago but couldn't find the cost for some reason. Made sort of a 'snarky' comment to Kirk a little earlier today about the difficulty in posting photos here. Hope I don't get into too much trouble. 

 

Rod

You mean a membership?  Because there is no subscription to the forum.  

RV, do as they tell you and don't feel you are an added burden, I think those treating non-covid patients view it is somewhat liberating.   Yes, the new blood thinners are an improvement.  Fingers crossed that everything goes well.

Ray,

I am so sorry that you got sick.   I don't think a lot of people understand that even if vaccinated, the breakthrough infections can really do a person in.   And when someone has a weakened immune system, they often need multiple vaccinations before enough antibodies are present to neutralize the virus.   I hope you are planning on getting your booster as soon as you doctor says it is ok.  We've got our appointments for booster + flu shot next Tuesday!

Except in times of pandemics when the Supreme Court has upheld mandatory vaccination.   Or in the case of Typhoid Mary, they ended up locking her away because she was spreading disease.  

Since most breakthrough cases are those >65, the data also point to why the boosters are needed.  People our age tend to have immune Systems that are not as robust as those of a younger age, hence the need for the boosters and also why those with impaired immune systems are more likely to die even though they have had the initial immunizations.   But by and large deaths are of the unvaccinated!

Maybe because a lot of the staff didn't get vaccinated?

12 hours ago, Kirk W said:

Just wait until those people in India learn so they can call you about that warranty!

 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

What side effects are you talking about?   Sore arms, fevers, achy muscles, etc.  can be had with any vaccine.   Myocarditis general heals itself without any problems.   What specific problem are you talking about - and what about the side effects from ANY medication or ANY over-the-counter pills?    Do you really believe that all scientists ar out to get you?  The development has been out in the open, thousands of scientists have worked on it, are monitoring progress, already working on different combinations for the future, etc.   Why do you hate science and scientists?   Do you really believe that all of the scientists all over the world are out to kill people?

5 hours ago, GlennWest said:

Do believe hearing a country that is in better shape than we are with no masks and no vaccinations. So don't believe your statement has merits. And I got sick from a worker fresh from China. But I went home and dealt with it. No one else got sick from me. First time I had be sick in decades.

Glenn do you have any idea how many people would have died by now with no maskings and no vaccination?  It would be way over a million and counting.    That you recovered is great - but how do you know what will happen 3-5 years from now with the virus having damaged blood vessels, etc.?   We have no idea what the long term effects will be for people who were infected, but some people develop cognitive gaps  induced by clots the virus caused.   My cousins husband is one such individual.  And how many young heart muscles have been damaged and the extent won't be know for 10-20 years.    You do realize that you were contagious BEFORE you felt ill.   So you could have passed it along to a lot of people, that's what is so insidious about this disease.  

We've had our RV for 16 years, never had an 'extended warranty', but put 10% of the purchase price into an account and kept adding to it each month.  This covers not only repairs but also maintenance, and replacement of things like batteries and tires.   We like dealing with mobile techs for smaller things - especially house problems.  Paying in cash always get a smile from them.   

11 hours ago, GlennWest said:

Watch out for the law suites in a few years. Then remember all this praising. Sorry i just hate mandates.

Do you have a drivers license?

Are your vehicles registered, etc?

Do you carry required insurance on vehicles?

Were you vaccinated for childhood illnesses before going to school or while in school?

All mandates.   Nothing new about them, it is a way that any society sets minimum standards that benefit all.  

5 hours ago, GlennWest said:

Actually I have antibodies from an early attack. But no one recognizes it. But it free and appears safe. I am sure we will see lawsuites from this later. I am being forced into this and completely against it. But if I going to continuing working have no choice.

You get a better array of the T and B cells from the vaccine, having some antibodies means you have a little extra boost which is never a bad thing.    

So either way, spend more money.  And since no one has any idea when this will be done, that means more money for at least the next year.  So just adding one more mailing each month, will mean an extra $102 or so waiting for something that might never come!

I noticed that they didn't say they would notify us that such a piece of mail had hit the mailboxes, only that we should pay increased fees to have scanning!  Sheesh!

Look for Septic Safe and use plenty of water.  No need to go expensive.  Lots of people use the Scott’s single ply. 

There is a COE park just east of the junction of I-84 and US 97, La Page Park.  Great little park on the John Day river.   We stop there because it is easy access then to Maryhill Winery, which is locate high on a bluff overlooking the river.     

If you stop somewhere around Astoria you can visit the Lewis & Clark winter camp Fort Clatsop, which is a National Monument.   Several RV parks around the area and since it is after Labor Day, shouldn't be hard to find one.   Then take US 30 to the Portland area, pick up I-84 on the west side and just head on east.  No, you will not be involved in any of the protesting going on in one small area of Portland.  It is a Northwest thing so just ignore it.   Actually, it will start raining soon and that will subdue everything until spring.  

Is there a reason for going to Lewiston, ID?   As you said, October becomes really iffy in the Rockies and given the weird weather this summer, I think I would just stay on I-84 to I-80 and head across.  Stop in Abilene, Kansas if you haven't before and see the Eisenhower home, etc.