Freaky Friday Rants and Raves 12/10/04
 

Hello friends_

Rant: No hot coffee this morning, contraption is broken
Rave: We'll go out for breakfast

Rant: Christmas is almost here.
Rave: Christmas is almost here.

Egads, it wasn't even midnight. Will people 'freak out'? You're a brave woman, Mrs. Bucket.

it is always within an hour of midnite somewhere, dear. The states do not have a monopoly on the time. Think G.M.T.!

Rave: after a couple of months of pure hell with my mother being "kicked" out of her independant living facility, she is now safely and happily in a newer assited living facility and has been doing very well, include all signs of confusion and anxiety gone.

Rant: Although Medicaid approved her to stay permanently in a skilled nursing facility and they foot all the bill except her monthly income (about $5000 per month total it cost Medicaid), because we felt it was better for her to be in just an assisted living facility and helping herself as much as possible, they won't pay as much. Now it will cost me several hundred a month over her full income before Medicaid will kick in to pay about $500 a month. Tell me how they can justify being happy to pay $5000 a month for care that a person doesn't need, but isn't willing to pay a fifth of that when the family tries to do what is right for the patient? No wonder so many families choose to keep their loved ones in full nursing homes instead of keeping them more independent. Sad!!

Rant: Was in a car accident in Huntongton last night while driving BF's car!! Damn pouring rain and hydroplaning!!

Rant: The hood needs to be replaced (there's a gash in it) and the headlights are scratched. We were both fine, thank God, but he doesn't want to go through insurance and my boyfriend does.

Rave: My BF was more concerned about my well being than the car. That and the air bags didn't inflate, so that's less money to pay.

Rave: Doctor says I don't need to have my gallbladder removed....at least not anytime soon.

Rave: My BF will be back tonight after training for a week in Newark. I missed him anyway!

Rave: I only have 2 gifts left to buy for X-mas. Took advantage of tax free shopping in NH!

Rave: It's Friday!!

Rant: It's still raining!!

Rant: Why does everyplace charge $200 and up per couple for New Years even if the place is a dump??

Rave: leaving in a few hours for a weekend in Dallas.

Rave: Christmas shopping is almost done.

Rant: destructive trolls on the Europe board.

Rave: Bought brand new big honkin' pillow top mattress and box springs and outfitted it with the best linens I could find! Found Frette flat sheets, fitted sheets, and pillow cases in the same neutral color at Tuesday Morning! Whoopeee!

Rant: Patrick, sorry about your mom being one of those that slip through the cracks so to speak. At least, and I'm one to always look at the cup being half full, you are able to help her out.

Rave: That your mom is in a good place!

Thanks gotravel.

Two more unrelated ones:

Rant: I hate New Years Eve and was dreading what plans to make or what dull party to accept.

Rave: Two of my best friends living together for 16 years have decided to get married. They're doing it on a boat New Year's Eve followed by a party at their house. The first New Year's Eve in years I've looked forward to.

Rant: the reason they're getting married is they are moving to Maryland. They both work for the post office and it will pay for the move plus transfer him at a big increase in salary and benefits -- only if they are married. She is going to be "postmaster" of a town there, and they get double benefits and bonuses from her salary too only "if" they are married. Sad, isn't it?

RAVE: Lost that 29th pound! Yee-HAWWWWWWWWWW! :-d

RAVE: Almost all my Christmas shopping done! ;;)

RANT: Now I have to wrap it! :-(

RANT: The system that is giving Patrick such a problem! I know it well....... Glad your Mom is doing well, though, Patrick!

RAVE: All the beautiful Christmas music we're hearing!

RAVE: Missjanna is okay, despite her accident!

RAVE: ACC basketball... UNC Tar Heels are 6-1, ranked 8th both major polls! Go Tar Heels! :-)

Happy weekend, fellow Fodorites!!!

RAVE: All my family members, including me, are healthy and wise.
RANT: Notice I left out wealthy

Meant to type Huntington in my post, not Huntongton!! Damn is the day over yet?

Rant/Rave: I might be with child, waiting until this weekend to find out for sure....

hope everyone is dry this friday!!

rave: concert and dinner/beer tonight in new york! ((8))

rave: holidays are here! only a little more shopping to do. ((Y))

rave: new years at the house in vermont! i'm excited, it's been to long.
:-"

rave: got free tickets on frontier airlines to use by march, and i'm planning on santa fe! ;;)

rave: patrick...congrats to your friends. sounds great. and bonnie! my gosh! your a new you!

rave: i so look forward to these freaky fridays!! 8-}

etc: my mom's doing o.k since grandma died. her usual strong self. it's a testament to how people should live their lives they way they want to, not according to what anyone else thinks.

:D

Rant-Daughter has been home all week with the latest virus going around school. Have taken her to the doctor 2x and he keeps calling it adenoiditis, no antibiotics. IMO, it's the flu.

Rave-Daughter's first grade class made her a card and are praying for her.

Rant-Took father in law to the heart doctor. He is seeing 2 specialists, plus his heart doctor and you can't get a straight answer out of any of them.

Rave-Despite father in laws health problems he still has his sense of humor.

Rant-Shooting at concert here in Columbus left 5 dead.

Rave-missjana is ok. And congratulations maybe??

Patrick-Glad your Mom is in a better place. I agree about Medicaid. Don't even get me started on pre-need funerals...Go Travel-Enjoy your new bed ensemble.

My rant is people who come to work sick with a cold and spread their germs to the rest of us. My rave is a happy and healthy holiday season for everyone!

Yes, congratulations MissJana!
Patrick, your mother is lucky to have a son who cares.

And Buckeyemom - better health to all.

rave, the holidays are coming and that means more cheer and kindness.

rant, none.

Happy holiday and a Prosperous 2005 to one and all!

Rave: great weather for Dallas White Rock this weekend!

more raves:
missjanna - glad you are fine.
bonnie you are an inspiration - here's to hitting 30lbs soon
Patrick, no matter what the system does your mum has a great son!

MissJanna - Your boyfriend is a keeper, worried about you and not the car. A true test. My BIL is a policeman in Huntington, and he worked last night. Wonder if he came to your rescue.

Rant: It's Friday and raining again
Rant: I'm back to work after my glorious
Rave: Weekend in Paris with DH. Last weekend, it was absolutely divine!
Rave: My holiday cocktail party is in 1 week
Rant: Same as above, I have so much to do.
Rave: NYC is a great place to be around Christmas!

Rave: people like Patrick, trying to take care of his mom despite an uncaring system
Rant: the uncaring system
Rave: Christmas is coming
Rant: If I don't get some shopping done SOON, there are going to be problems!
Have a great weekend, everybody.