The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

But we drive on the correct side of the road

 

[catmom46]

I know what you mean. Yesterday I went to my dentist because I had this small growth on my gum. It was directly below a tooth that I had capped around 7 years ago. Just a short history, I have never had tooth problems, not even cavities, but years ago I bit into a McDonalds Qtr. Pounder and came in contact with a small brass bolt. This, of course, was way before we were all sue happy. I showed it to the manager, he shrugged his shoulders and walked away. So did I. I few days later I went to my dentist because it was very cold sensitive. They used some resin type stuff that was cured by ultra violet light. Believe it or not that lasted for over 20 year, then I bought a bubble gum ball on a whim, bit into it and cracked the tooth again.

All that for this... I had it repaired and a crown put on. It never has felt right, but, never really a problem. Then this little "bump" showed up. I didn't really react to it for around 5 months then last week when I had a physical I had my doctor look at it and she recommended that I go to my dentist. I did.. they figured out that I had an abscess under the tooth and that I needed one of two things. A root canal or extraction. They pushed hard for the root canal because getting an appliance to fill in the missing space would end up casting me as much anyway. (btw... $1250.00 for the root canal) I have no dental insurance since I retired. When I suggested that they just pull it out ($300.00) you would have thought that I had kidnapped their grandmother. Oh, you can't do that. I look around and see many people that just had teeth pulled out with no obvious problem. It is a molar in the back of my mouth (next to last) it doesn't show unless I am yelling at someone. Anyway, it's a $900.00 difference in price. So if anyone has any stories. Even nightmare types about either procedure, please share them. I really am getting tired of throwing good money after bad. Dental things is an area where I have had almost no experience except cleaning and that crown. Yes, I do consider that a blessing.

I had one of my top molars (also next to last) pulled out several years ago because the endodontist discovered a root canal wasn't possible in the middle of the procedure. I had originally planned to get an implant, but as time went on, plus the high cost of one, I decided I didn't need one after all. Obviously most dentists you ask will say "yes of course you need one!" But I did find a website of a dentist who said replacing a tooth isn't necessary if the remaining teeth don't shift, which they haven't for me. I tried to find the website, but no luck so far.

 

[Figgy1]

The generic one was phone, more really like setting up an appointment for an interview down there. They were opening a new department in their guest tech area, she has a great deal of experience with the software so I'm sure that is why she made it to the top of the pile as it is pretty new. She wasn't willing or really able to get there in under 24 hours for an interview. Airfare, time off work, hotel, etc for an unknown outcome.

Prayers and pixie dust

 

[Figgy1]

Found out while looking at workouts on youtube Are You Being Served can be found there Some people on that side of the pond are a bit cheeky aren't you @Mr Ferret 88

 

[Figgy1]

So my friend is in this relationship that has gone sour but they have a house together. He wants to leave but because of his job, he doesn't have enough money. And it sucks that I can't do anything because his job in on the Cape and I live in RI.

i hope they can find a way to peacefully make the best of a bad situation

 

[catmom46]

So my friend is in this relationship that has gone sour but they have a house together. He wants to leave but because of his job, he doesn't have enough money. And it sucks that I can't do anything because his job in on the Cape and I live in RI.

As someone going through a contentious divorce, I can totally empathize with your friend. Hopefully they can at least be amicable to each other and there's enough room in the house to maintain separation until he's able to leave. Until then, the best thing you can do is lend an ear to him when he needs one. I'm so grateful I had my friend who's also getting a divorce, as well as this forum, to provide support when I needed it. I don't know what I would have done without you guys!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Found out while looking at workouts on youtube Are You Being Served can be found there Some people on that side of the pond are a bit cheeky aren't you @Mr Ferret 88

I love Are You Being Served! This Christmas episode was hilarious!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[Gabe1]

True, but wouldn't it be faster to take bus from the resort to the parks?

If the buses are running in a timely fashion. It should be better now, they made a dedicated WDW bus lane only for Disney Springs which should eliminate traffic snarls for buses and in theory making it quicker than driving yourself. They also had stopped driving to the waterparks which should in theory help Disney Springs keep to its bus schedule. We did not find that to be the case. We had much better luck with the ferry boats out of both FQ and POR especially returning to the resort. Worst time to get on a Ferry seemed to be late afternoon or early evening heading to DS. It is a quick, relaxing float down the river and you always get a seat.

 

[Gabe1]

depends, I've seen HUGE lines in the last days of september (leading to the halloween parties) in POR.
then that was in 2013.
Besides, I like the relaxing boat

^^^^
This

 

[Gabe1]

So my friend is in this relationship that has gone sour but they have a house together. He wants to leave but because of his job, he doesn't have enough money. And it sucks that I can't do anything because his job in on the Cape and I live in RI.

Oy. It is so hard when friends need some support and you're just to far away to make it work. Pixie Dust.

 

[Gabe1]

The TN fire results are unnerving and haunting


@6News aerial photo from your site before/after of Bolze Mansion. 935 Campbell Lead Rd. in Gatlinburg. Next to Lodge at Buckberry

norm mercer

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

YEA!! You're back! Can't wait to see your new TR, when you get a chance to put it up. We missed you!

Thanks for the welcome back. I missed checking it with all of you too. I plan to start my trip report this weekend.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

And the Cadburys bars aren't overpriced ... I nearly when i saw the price of them.

I really like the mint Aero bars and used to buy a couple when we went to the UK pavillion in Epcot, I hated the price though. When we went to London I brought back a bunch of them. After they were all gone hubby and I were sad and I had the bright idea to look on Amazon and the prices were so reasonable much better than the prices at Epcot. I checked out prices of other candy I enjoyed in London and the prices are reasonable.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Disney announced an up charge I can get on board with Eat and drink around the monorail. 2 apps, dinner 3 or 4 drinks and viewing of Wishes from the Contempoary $150. Almost sounds like a good deal seeing there is no age limit I think they'll make their money by charging full price for kids. A much better idea than those stupid tents

I wouldn't mind doing this monorail dinner either. We did a lounge tour around the monorail in June and loved it, this dinner would be fun because it would be guided. I wonder if it is a set menu or there are choices for entrees?

 

[MinnieM123]

We just have to realize that many of these people bought into the idea that America was the promise land. They saved, worked there butts off and did what was necessary to get here. Once here, they find out that we are not as advertised, we are a bunch of bigots, bullies and jerks. Can you imagine what that does to a fragile thought process. All the hope goes up in smoke. There is no promised land, this place is as bad as where they were. Unstable, sure, that is part of it, but, we have to expect that we will encounter immigrants with instability problems, we will also find a proportional number that were born here.

I made a comment a few days ago that was not well received, but, who would really want to enter this environment at this point in time. All anyone is hearing about is hostility, hatred and complete disregard for the freedoms that we were founded on. It scares me and I have lived here all my life. I'm sure that depression is a key factor and depression can and does affect behavior.

IMO, some of your impressions are true. Yet, in spite of all the negatives we can find, we can also find more positives, but we need to want to see the positives. That's how it's always worked (for me anyway).

 

[MinnieM123]

The plastic phase really wasn't a OCD situation per se. If you look back at the time frame the people that were into that had either lived through the depression or were around at the tail end of it. For the first time in years, or for some, forever, they were able to have nice new things. They wanted to save it in the condition that they were bought. Any of us that have had children must realize the havoc that kids can reek on furniture and other expensive big ticket items. Currently we live in a throw away society. We don't keep things for years, if something happens you junk it and buy new. It was more of a survival instinct then a true obsession. It cost a lot of money and you wanted it to last for a very long time.

Now, this rings a bell. My grandparents (even more than my parents) would repair everything. If they couldn't get it repaired, they'd repurpose it. Examples: Cigar boxes were good for storing nuts and bolts in my grandfather's workshop. My grandmother saved old clothes and cut out squares, and made quilts from them. You're right--we live in a throwaway society now, and that's not progress at all.

 

[MinnieM123]

So many ways for Doc's to take advantage of the elderly. My first kidney stone Dr. took out the stone, and he wanted to sell me his "special" drugs...he owned the company that produced them. I said I don't want more untested drugs. My family Dr. that was into more natural things, told me not to take untested drugs. When I had another stone, and gave my Dr. the symptoms, he did tests and they came out all wrong, he sent me to the endocrinologist. She knew where to look...begin tumor on the parathyroid. Had it taken out, and all is well. I've told this story before, but if someone happens upon this....if your specialist wants to sell you their drugs....run the other way. When the surgeon called the kidney Dr. and told him what I had....he wasn't happy! In other words, he got caught!

I understand your frustration. I think it's still important to try and keep an open mind to all of this. We pay physicians to come up with a diagnosis. Sometimes the methods they use may seem strange and unnecessary, but they're not all crooks; and a test could just save your life some day. Perhaps because I work in a hospital, I've seen both sides of this argument . . .

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm sending mine to the Salvation Army store. No reason to keep things you don't use.

Hmm. I didn't realize the Salvation Army would take a set of china. That's interesting to know.