Good morning!!!!

[Thomas]

52Fclear sky,hard frost this morning.

Just after sunset Mrs. said cubs are rough housing it again while mom lay under lilac tree,little over an hour later Mrs. was standing on deck saying to cubs with broom "knock it off or I'll beat your @ss as she waving broom both cubs ran to mom lay up against her in silents those little boogers got road maker out of the ground,chair in shed was in the driveway,some how roll good size quarts into driveway ditch I name cubs Butterball and Buttercup Mrs. names cubs Re-Tard.
Good day at work tomorrow start finally monthly report hand to company owner Friday.
Plans for the evening

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[LouNY]

I changed from Supplemental to Advantage. Monthly charge is now $.00.

I'm on a supplemental and would never switch to an Advantage plan. I have had several issues from prostate cancer (twice) knee replacement, heart work, gall blander.
My sister in law is on an Advantage Plan and they sure have taken advantage of her. She got diagnosed this spring with leukemia. The crap she went through having to get referrals and stay in network with many bullcrap requirements before they would start her chemo, then the numerous co-pays and prescription co-pays. Her out of pocket is at least 7 years of my premiums for Medicare, my supplement, and prescription plan.

 

[wngsprd]

My wife and I made a Costco run today after getting breakfast at First Watch...a real unique menu but pricey. Dropped off some donations at Goodwill, and then went to early Vote. Glad that is done. Stopped at hardware to get a chainsaw part.

 

[wngsprd]

Double victory on chainsaw repair. Figured a way to install this twistlock without it falling out like the original one did, when I didn't notice...expensive little bugger...$17.

Then reseated the chainsaw handle...it had popped out when I backed over the edge of it with the tractor...thank goodness for soft ground that day. I had broken my rule about how I place the chainsaw when needing to move the tractor. Was nearly an expensive lesson.

It was tricky doing both of these tasks.

I've been able to use it but it has been clumsy. Now good as new.

 

[ronjhall]

I'm on a supplemental and would never switch to an Advantage plan. I have had several issues from prostate cancer (twice) knee replacement, heart work, gall blander.
My sister in law is on an Advantage Plan and they sure have taken advantage of her. She got diagnosed this spring with leukemia. The crap she went through having to get referrals and stay in network with many bullcrap requirements before they would start her chemo, then the numerous co-pays and prescription co-pays. Her out of pocket is at least 7 years of my premiums for Medicare, my supplement, and prescription plan.

There are many different plans. Even for supplemental. All my plans have been PPO. Most of them allow you to use out of network Dr’s and Hospitals. Also no referrals needed. Only restriction is Dr’s, Hospitals and others must accept Medicare.
The hardest part finding a Medicare plan is getting good information. I found a local agent that represents 25 different plans in Michigan. Both Supplemental and Advantage. All these agents make commissions for selling the plans. Some try to sell people the one that pay them (agent) the most money.

 

[m7040]

I use Via Benefits to navigate the various health plans. It also manages the former employer contributions
Not sure but think anyone can access their information

Via Benefits is a service that helps individuals, particularly retirees, navigate and enroll in health insurance plans, especially Medicare-related options. It is not an insurance company, but a marketplace that provides a wide selection of plans from various national and local carriers. Key benefits include personalized assistance from licensed advisors, online tools, and support for understanding and choosing between different coverage options.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 3C and it's presently 17.3C [heading to 19C], mostly clear and calm.

It's 'into town' day, first for a Veteran's Coffee gathering and then for groceries.

I received a call from the bloke who volunteers to mow/maintain the grounds of the Church to say that the ride-on mower's steering is buggered. I've no idea the make or model of the Lawn Tractor, so I'll check it out whilst I'm in town. Mind you, I don't know when the last time the oil/filters were changed, any lubrication was performed, etc... that's going to need 'seeing to'.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[WinterDeere]

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 3C and it's presently 17.3C [heading to 19C], mostly clear and calm.

It's 'into town' day, first for a Veteran's Coffee gathering and then for groceries.

I received a call from the bloke who volunteers to mow/maintain the grounds of the Church to say that the ride-on mower's steering is buggered. I've no idea the make or model of the Lawn Tractor, so I'll check it out whilst I'm in town. Mind you, I don't know when the last time the oil/filters were changed, any lubrication was performed, etc... that's going to need 'seeing to'.

That's about it, take care all.

"Property committee" at most churches is a lifetime sentence, so I hope you enjoy it! Death is usually the only way out.

 

[Engineer42]

Well, came home tonight and tried to start the tractor, hoping the tractor elves had fixed it while I was at work. Nope, turn the key, nothing, same as last night. Rain was imminent, so grabbed my meter and checked power to starter. 12.3 volts.

Decided to try the screwdriver jumping across solenoid again. Same as last night, no crank. Gotta more aggressive, arched a little harder and cranked. Jumped in and turned the key and fired right up!

Ran down and hooked up to the disc and got the garden busted up just as the rain started. Parked the tractor, shut it off. Waited a couple minutes, and it fired up as normal.

So this weekend I'll pull everything off the starter, clean, apply dielectric grease and reassemble. It looked ok last night, but best to be sure. I despise something that won't start when needed.

 

[WinterDeere]

Sticky solenoid. Depending on how entertaining versus annoying you find an Irish accent, this may be your best evening viewing: