LOL I so understand Kay, its weird most of my lesions are around the areas in my brain that deal with numbers, balancing a check book is a nightmare for me...which I now have to do, I use the calculator but I ahve to check and recheck it because...maybe I transposed the numbers or didn't read them right in the first place <sigh>

Maybe you could give one of us the 800 number to your bank and we could call it for you and get a direct number to give to you???

My son and I are off to the doc this morning, I also am calling the TOUCH people today to see about assisstance for people with no insurance.

NaeNae - We are on the state insurance here. Well, I am on Medicare and Medicaid. DDs are on the state insurance. It has been such a blessing to us.

Kay & NaeNae - There is never anything in my account to balance. LOL. But I do ok as long as I have a calculator. DD16 helps with the budget and reminding me of when bills are due. We write them on a calendar. She also has access to my account online and can pay bills from there if need be.

Yes, it really sucks when the lesion takes these skills from us. Statistics, trending, data analysis, etc. was my favorite part of my job prior to MS. I don't even think I could do it now. Most the time I feel like a complete idiot and it is very frustrating. I hate having that "glazed donut" look all the time. LOL

Kay - I can have DD16 put it on our calendar to send you a PM at the end of August. LOL.

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Nothing major to update. My busiest time of the month for transcription should be starting soon. Lots of month end reports are dictated and need to be transcribed within 24 hours of dictation. But should they not start today, I am getting my behind in gear and doing some paintings to sell. This coming month is going to be a rough one for us and I really will need the extra money.

Additionally, DDs crashed their laptop! We've had it a year and a few weeks. The warranty expired, of course. It's a Macbook and I really don't know much about Mac's. So, it looks like I will need to get that fixed.

Oh, I need to get busy.

I hope you all have a fantastic day!

Stopping in long enough to let ya'll know I'm among the living. Took the kids and went shopping yesterday. Both have a bad case of the gimmies and I'm broke as usual. The teenager isn't as bad as the preteen but neither seem to understand what broke is.Managed to get a few things done around the house. I have big plans in that area for today and kid group golf lessons tonight. Lots to do, better get moving.

Just checking in. We are having a blast in the Dells! We'll be home tomorrow night. I will post pictures then. We are off to pet some deers and visit the upside down White House today. I also got some pics of the lake that is drained due to the floods. Frank, thanks for checking on me!

Weave - I hear you. Kids don't realize that there is a bottom to the checkbook. LOL. I need money for this, I need money for that. DD18 started working a few months ago and now has her own checking and savings accounts. Funny how she has turned in to a tight wad. LOL.

Sandy - Glad you guys are having a great time. I look forward to seeing the pics when you get back.

Hi all Just a sitting here waiting for results on some tests they had me do. Won't plan my day around it, LOL. Takes time for them to do it.

Did some running around this morn, and am trying to plan the rest of my day. Nice one today, and I may go out for a small walk later on.

Have a great day everyone.

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Barb, We've had small power outages. a few moments at a time in my neck of the woods. Just long enough for our computer systems to go wonky, LOL.

TK, is there an apple store in your neck of the woods? They might be able to point you in the right direction for your DD's laptop.

Sandy, petting deer sounds cool. Hope you all are having a blast.

Kay, never ask me to be your reminder. LOL, I have trouble remembering what day it is most of the time.

Renee, Hope the ins situation works out here soon.

Frank, I have learned that when I ask my hubby a loaded question, he gives me a specific look. It's kind of like a "I'm not going to answer that one, I know better" type of thing. LOL. I generally narrow down ideas then ask his opinon after that - which if he really doesn't like something - I know it.

Thanks Fin! I did look up the number and will call them when they open up. In the meantime, I started a thread about it and asked those that I know on NT that use Macs. I know if I bring it in it will cost at the minimum $100 just for labor. That is NOT an option for us right now so I need to learn to possibly fix it myself. I don't know anything about Macs.

I should have gotten them a PC but since DD18 does all that digital arts stuff, I bought the Mac. UGH!!!

Well I got to the doctors office...its an hours drive....only to find out that the new appointment scheduler told me the wrong day...have to go back tomorrow now. My uncle and I are taking all the kids to the rodeo parade we have here every 1st and 4th of July. Olivia will love all of the horsies....she's been really into those and cows since we've been here...wonder why! Sandy glad yall are having a good time!

I have told Sandy before...my mother has no idea what it it is like to have MS she doesn't understand nor does she want to, so I just listened to a myriad of griping about how she is 63 years old and has more energy than I do etc. (sigh)

fourteen nests now, goodness gracious me !!

it's a-gonna be DUCK CITY around here next month...

and yes, I'll post lots of pix, I solved the camera/plug problem, scored a SPLITTER at a brand-spankin' NEW computer store in town, hallelujah!

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NaeNae... my daughter TRIED that for me yesterday... for security purposes the bank wouldn't release any information to someone not on the account, not even my daughter, and not even to confirm the balance amount... stupid rules... I understand them, but they're a pain in the butt, when there's no way AROUND them for someone outside the country.

but ya know, my daughter COULD ( I suppose ) have me in the *freezer* or something (I've been watchin' too much CSI... I know, lol) and be trying to cash in on my assets or something...

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got some more gripes... some friends just got their Permanent Residency, and THEY submitted their application seven MONTHS after we did... so, I'm kind of peeved.

AND, in talking with my daughter, (on Instant Messenger, yay!) I learned that SSDI has sent a reevaluation form, FIFTEEN years after my approval... I don't remember EVER having got one before...

my daughter (ever the joker) says to me... "Mom? SSDI wants to know if you still have MS?"

and I'm all... "WHAT ?!? Don't those FOOLS know that MS is incurable ?? !! ??"

then, she started lmao-ing all over the place, the little brat... gotta LOVE her...

it's just a form wanting to know my current status, probably triggered by my request to have my Direct Deposit changed from my California bank to one here...

and that reminds me... my SSDI Direct Deposit (to my Belize bank) paperwork hasn't come through yet... argh! I hope this EVAL doesn't delay or muck it up...

I'm going with the April balance on the check I'm writing today, less $100, and hoping for the best...

I put a note on my calendar, now I just have to remember to LOOK at the CALENDAR, lol !!

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on the UP-side, I got all dozen of the Guinea Pig cages scrubbed and filled with sweet new-mown hay, and paired up boys and girls for PARTY time...

and, we went to the wholesale market this morning, got there at 4:30 am, before the vendors, and SCORED a 150 lb bag of cabbage, a 50 lb bag of carrots, a 50 lb bag of potatoes, a dozen buns of crisp celery, and... oh joy, oh rapture...

a REAL rarity in the jungle, a 1 lb package of FRESH mushrooms... omg omg omg... I'm gonna saute' them for dinner tonight, and roll my EYES up into my HEAD with sheer *delight*

AND, we caught that dastardly drake this morning, and he's caged for the plucking party tomorrow.

which means, I'm mega-exhausted, and heading to bed for a NAP, at 11 am, lol !!

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hey there .. I'm not moved yet .. and the place that I've been waiting for - well, I've left messages - but she hasn't returned any since friday! ... and the 90yo is alive and kicking, and the one that was going to move .. didn't ... so, yesterday - I was wallowing in self-pity about 'nothing goes right' for me blah blah blah ...

slept on it .. and decided to look into another unit here in BD ... and guess what?? he has an OPENING right on the water ... and I could move in by this weekend!!

has anyone have to get a letter from their doctor stating what restrictions you have - and that the need for handrails, higher toilet, A/C, daily call-in (not required to do) to the main desk, storage area within the unit ... is beneficial for the disabled person?? should I write it?? and then fax it to my doctor - they sign it and fax it to the housing unit? help!!!