March 31, 2005
I can't look
. . . and I also can't believe how we went from circa 1965 . . . to 65 so fast!!!
Happy Birthday Dad!!! (Happy Birthday Grampa David!!!)
You have weathered the time warp well.
March 30, 2005
An apple a day . . .
. . . and other helpful hints from Dr J!
INFORMATION TO HELP YOU CHOOSE YOUR NEXT HEALTH PLAN
Q. What does HMO stand for?
A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, "HEY MOE." Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Moe of The Three Stooges, who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes.
Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?
A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors in the plan. These doctors basically fall into two categories: those who are no longer accepting new patients and those who will see you but are no longer participating in the plan. But don't worry --- the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office only a half-day's drive away. Rest assured that he has a medical school diploma (from one of many possible Third World Countries) and is learning English as a second language.
Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?
A. No. Only those you need.
Q. Can I get coverage for my preexisting conditions?
A. Certainly, as long as they don't require any treatment.
Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?
A. You'll need to find alternative forms of payment.
Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomachache. What should I do?
A. Poke yourself in the eye.
Q. What if I'm away from home and I get sick?
A. You really shouldn't do that.
Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office?
A. Hard to say --- but, since all you're risking is the $30 co-pay, there's no harm in giving him a shot at it.
Q. Will health care be different in the next century?
A. No. But if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then.
March 29, 2005
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!!
Let it be known that today shall forevermore be declared
"National NO Laundry Day."
(Happy Birthday Gramma Bev!)
March 28, 2005
March 27, 2005
Happy Easter
. . . still not too old for an Easter Egg hunt.
March 26, 2005
Easter Eggstra
The holidays are always more fun with eggstra kids around.
Samantha and Jeff are intensive artists.
WOW!!! Almost too pretty to eat!
I like it ! I really like it!!!!
I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY like it!!!!!
The Easter Bunny and the Birthday Bunny were in cahoots this year!
March 22, 2005
The envelope please . . .
The LCA Winter Sports Awards were given tonight. As always, we are very proud . . . and perhaps not as biased as you think!
March 20, 2005
It's in
Never to be outdone by anyone, Steve put the pier in today.
Afterall, it is the first day of Spring . . . gray, windy, snow flurries and barely 35 degrees! He definitely beat everyone else. The rest of Lake Tippecanoe is still covered in ice from shore to shore.
As I watched from my cozy living room, I had to admit that even the thought of a boat ride, much less skiing, did not appeal to me at all . . .
Nope! I did not help except to lift the last pier section into place. Otherwise, Steve put the pier in all by himself. The only other assistance he had was Rachel who served as his driver.
Here are pieces of the "skeleton."
Rachel is actually an AWESOME driver. She's only 9, but she handles the JEEP and trailer like a pro. It's amazing to watch her skillfully weave between all the trees and other obstacles in the yard.
I slaved away in the kitchen while he battled the elements and rewarded him for his good deeds. (I even think I'll renew his contract again in July!)
March 13, 2005
March 11, 2005
March 7, 2005
Breaking another tradition
Steve was supposed to put the pier in this weekend. He always puts it in the first weekend in March --- even if he has to break ice.
I guess he's just getting lazy!
March 6, 2005
Another Grand perspective
In case you didn't get enough, here's a link to Grampa David's on-line travelogue of Ten Grand in Mexico.