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MORNING ROLL CALL 2022. CLOSED

DaveMcK — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 02:31:37 GMT

MORNING ROLL CALL DECEMBER 2022. CLOSED

Good morning everyone on this second morning of 2022.

Happy Birthday to all of our December Birthday members.

CLOSED

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2022.

LaDolceVita — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 20:07:15 GMT

It has turned to summer in my neck of the woods but winter will reign by next weekend. Moms companion had a stroke this morning, I have not heard from the hospital yet. I am weary 😕.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2022.

catwoman500 — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:51:53 GMT

Hello, Porch Peeps!

@LaDolceVita ...So sorry to hear about your mother's companion. More work for you ahead. 😟

We are enjoying some warm temps, too.

Keeping fingers crossed for the Phillies tonight...it's do or die.

Eagles still holding onto their undefeated status so far!

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2022.

DaveMcK — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:02:30 GMT

Good afternoon to everyone out there on this sunny Sunday!
I have a thought for all of you out there.
Like if you have already voted.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2022.

DaveMcK — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:59:31 GMT

Good morning to everyone out there on this important morning at the polls around the country!
Mary and I voted early. Now it is your turn to get out and vote.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2022.

MsStretch — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:12:45 GMT

🎶🎵 All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray. 🎵🎶

Suffered a 10" leaf-fall here since all the oaks seemingly dumped (and are still dumping) their leaves all at once. Don't you just love the crunch underfoot? Not. Especially when it involves wading and postholing across my deck.

@DaveMcK , I also voted early at the beginning of last month. My neighbor waited until the 'last minute' to vote early, last Saturday, and had to wait ½ hour which is almost unheard of around these parts for midterms. We got redistricted where prior the incumbent was a Republican and currently, the incumbent was Democrat (who won), so not sure that might have had something to do with it. 🤷 That, and it was the weekend before Election Day.

See you Monday on the football field, @catwoman500 . Commanders have been a hot topic in the news around here lately and not necessarily for their 'stellar' performance. 😏 Rumors and controversy abound. Biggest is potential interested buyers include Jeff Bezos, Jay-Z, and now Matthew McConaughey.

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catwoman500 — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:41:55 GMT

@MsStretch ...Yes I have heard those rumors about Bezos and Jay-Z. Didn't catch the Matthew McConaughey addition! WOW!

We are catching the remnants of Nicole today. Just got back from lunch and it is nasty out there and will probably get worse when the wind kicks in later.

Leaves fell like snow this past week. I'm finding leaves in every room of the house. Sneakers somehow don't want to let go of the leaves until you get inside! 😾

How is November flying by so fast?

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MsStretch — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:59:19 GMT

@catwoman500 , Nicole left her mess here and I guess moseyed on up to PA.

It is amazing how those leaves just love to hitch a ride inside. 🍁🍂 I think I routinely drag half the outdoors in with me. 😁

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catwoman500 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:32:38 GMT

🏈 @MsStretch ... OUCH!

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MsStretch — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:27:16 GMT

@catwoman500 , sorry, but can't stop doing my happy dance.💃 I am in awe! 😁

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2022.

Frozenoem — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:58:21 GMT

@MsStretch

Leaves disappeared with temps in upper 60’s and rain. Today 28* and 6” of white stuff, still falling👍.

Don’t like the weather wait a minute🤣.

Time for a slog in snow, forgot to buy matches and want a fire, after using oil last night.👎🏻. Liked Lewis Black’s suggestion on new name if he had money, Washington Commodes.

Froze

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2022.

LaDolceVita — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:04:20 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I am still struggling here, unable to leave the house except for very short trips. Visited mom's companion in NH, she is in rehab, do not know when she will get out. At least she is close by, about 6 miles from home.

Very cold at night here, 20s but I can confidently walk in the woods now that snakes are laying low and no ticks! Dogs enjoy thechange of scenery.

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Frozenoem — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:48:17 GMT

@LaDolceVita

20’s are a warm snap up here, last night I turned on heat for year.Think my high been 6* this week with new snow showers each night.

Hoping for Wednesday it may hit 30*😎,tomorrow Turkey can start dry brining in theory. Don’t get the coma of Turkey if brined or the other side effects.👍

2 more weeks to vaccinations for Covid, Flu and pneumonia suggest I’m staying here for bird day. No desire to go out and get Ill.

Need to split some punky wood, and get it burning, It’s brisk out and need to cure my boots with sno seal, brush off my snow pants, and await delivery of my gore Tex waterproofer and stove blower kit. Spikes are attached to cane, and I want to hike after the warm up.

Hope everyone’s having fun, need caffeine

Froze

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL 2022. CLOSED

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:23:54 GMT

(3 comments) Happy Turkey Day @LaDolceVita , @DaveMcK , @Frozenoem , @MsStretch , @catwoman500 !!! Nicole 🙂

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2022.

catwoman500 — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:12:05 GMT

"Oh, puleeze! Put it on the dog instead!"

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Porch Peeps!

We've got sun here in the Philly burbs. Hoping to reach the 50's which will be a welcome change from this unseasonable cold we've been having. Rain moving in for the weekend though.

Blessings and good health to you all!

As Mom used to say, "Don't play with your food; eat it!"

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2022.

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:48:37 GMT

1 comment (11/24/22) Lol @catwoman500 🤣😂!!! When I read the famous AARP email when you posted, "put it on the dog" went over my head until I arrived in the Front Porch Forum to "reply to your post. I am still GIGGLING. Luv your .gif!!!

***I know from reading everyone's posts on this thread, someone lives in Florida and another in Virginia***

NO PRESSURE, but would really help me out IF I could get some feedback on BOTH states from you. If you rather not, I promise to not get upset.

FLORIDA

In your opinion, is there a best location for a regular (lol, not a movie star) Retiree to rent a 2-bedroom single-family house?

VIRGINIA

Dreading LEAVING Roanoke, Virginia but at age 64, need to move back to Melbourne, Florida to be nearer to my only child as I age. Being divorced I had "followed" her to VIRGINIA, she was born in Melbourne and never left. Well she HATED Arlington, Virginia and returned to Melbourne. I luv the mountains and 4 seasons here and DREADING moving back to Melbourne. 😭 So here is my question, IF you are on MEDICARE here in Virginia, any tips to pass my way? I plan on signing up NEXT JUNE, the 3-months early we are allowed to do. I turn 65 that September. I doubt I will be back in Melbourne and already worrying about this as the Bradley Free Clinic here (free clinic) kicks us out when we turn 65 😭. They do not deal with MEDICARE. I have been going there since 2018 when I moved here. Crying already, WONDERFUL and caring volunteers. So, from all my reading, I will get Part A free and GRATEFUL. I will have to pay $164 for the 2023 Part B, which will come out of my Retirement Social Security. Now comes the "complicated" part - since I will need another arrangement for my medical wellness checkups, vision, dental and prescriptions - what VIRGINIA options do I have? I do plan on going to see my local LOA (local office on aging) next year to see if they have any advice.

Happy 🦃 Day Everyone!

Nicole 🙂

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OscarE1968 — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 01:59:59 GMT

Good evening to all On The Front Porch! Hope everyone is doing well, just wanted to wish everyone A Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.

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MsStretch — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:38:51 GMT

@Anonymous , I live in VA (I get it your daughter was probably unhappy with Arlington, it's the horrendous traffic!) and I have Medicare. Annual wellness checks are covered in Plan A.

Definitely a good idea to have Plan C or a Medigap/supplemental policy to cover spillover expenses Medicare does not pay and Plan D or a prescription plan. Original Medicare does not cover 'scripts. Dental and vision are currently not covered, so you will have to have to obtain your own policy. From my own experience, most people who do not have or expect major problems (just regular exams or check-ups) find paying out of pocket is generally cheaper than paying monthly premiums. Things like cataracts ARE covered under original Medicare.

As far as Virginia and Medigap options, I am afraid I will not be much help, since I have supplemental insurance and 'script plan through ChampVA (for surviving spouses of war veterans), but there certainly are a lot of options. It is good you are going to see your LOA as they will be your best bet to help you navigate through the myriad of options in Virginia that will be best for your current and future needs.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL 2022. CLOSED

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:23:26 GMT

(3 comments) @DaveMcK , @MsStretch , @OscarE1968 , @catwoman500 , @Frozenoem - did you guys do Black Friday today? Nope, too COLD!

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MsStretch — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:45:18 GMT

No, no, no, don't do Black Friday. I may look at a BF deal or two online, but actually go out and physically shop? You won't find me near a store.

I usually do the #optoutside thing on Black Friday and go for a hike, generally at a state park, but this year I did not go anywhere. Shame on me.