Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[GonePlaid]

After a two-stage archaeological excavation of my bedroom, I found my DD-214! I knew that sucker was somewhere in there. I've recently learned that it is fairly standard procedure for companies to force employees off of their group health care plans when said employees qualify for Medicare (I'll turn 65 on the 30th). My employer is doing this (and paying my Medicare premium in a roundabout way), so I was thinking that I'd need a Medicare supplement plan. After conversing with two brothers at church today who have been relying solely on the VA for their health care for years, I discovered that a supplement policy isn't necessary for us. We have an excellent VA hospital in the town where I work. Almost cured me of my grumps...

Make copies.

 

[spiritbass]

Make copies.

I shall.

 

[beans-on-toast]

After a two-stage archaeological excavation of my bedroom, I found my DD-214! I knew that sucker was somewhere in there. I've recently learned that it is fairly standard procedure for companies to force employees off of their group health care plans when said employees qualify for Medicare (I'll turn 65 on the 30th). My employer is doing this (and paying my Medicare premium in a roundabout way), so I was thinking that I'd need a Medicare supplement plan. After conversing with two brothers at church today who have been relying solely on the VA for their health care for years, I discovered that a supplement policy isn't necessary for us. We have an excellent VA hospital in the town where I work. Almost cured me of my grumps...

You can always make an appointment with a VA administrator to see what's covered and get their perspective on supplemental coverage. Better to be informed going in.

 

[gtmalone]

After a two-stage archaeological excavation of my bedroom, I found my DD-214! I knew that sucker was somewhere in there. I've recently learned that it is fairly standard procedure for companies to force employees off of their group health care plans when said employees qualify for Medicare (I'll turn 65 on the 30th). My employer is doing this (and paying my Medicare premium in a roundabout way), so I was thinking that I'd need a Medicare supplement plan. After conversing with two brothers at church today who have been relying solely on the VA for their health care for years, I discovered that a supplement policy isn't necessary for us. We have an excellent VA hospital in the town where I work. Almost cured me of my grumps...

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for January 13, 2021 | GoComics.com

 

[shadowtippy]

I ask for Tabasco because Tabasco is universally understood as "hot sauce". What is brought to the table is another thing entirely. I recall a hash house that served hot sauce in a squeeze ketchup bottle. I find Angry Chili Lady's Spicy Chili Crisp goes with just about anything. But I'm not taking a bottle of it with me to dine out.

Any restaurant around here that does not have Tabasco sauce is highly suspect. Of course, we are about an hour and a half from Avery Island and Mcilhenny Farms where Tabasco sauce is made. At their gift shop you can get anything Tabasco related, including ice cream, and several "flavors" of the sauce.

 

[Fat Freddy]

Any restaurant around here that does not have Tabasco sauce is highly suspect. Of course, we are about an hour and a half from Avery Island and Mcilhenny Farms where Tabasco sauce is made. At their gift shop you can get anything Tabasco related, including ice cream, and several "flavors" of the sauce.

Needing a fiery drool please.....

 

[Charlie Tango]

Needing a fiery drool please.....

Say @Winslow 's name three times while looking into a mirror...

 

[Oddly]

@Morrighan , apologies for the late replies.
Firstly, yes, bacon...proper bacon...is probably the favoured choice over corned beef...although not always. In fact, last St. Patrick's day, my mother cooked us corned beef...with cabbage and mashed potatoes. It was great, but yeah, I'd have preferred bacon.

Secondly, yes, cows are big business here. Mainly dairy. At least they smell better than a pig farm!

 

[the harp unstrung]

...and a Happy, Soulful Sunday...from me n mine, to you n yours!

 

[Fat Freddy]

Say @Winslow 's name three times while looking into a mirror...

I've been told to avoid shocks....So no mirror....

 

[Jeff Scott]

No, but it isn't a bad looking place. Many of the houses are around 1900-1920, lot of stained glass and wood trim. That one has a garage under the front lawn. Lots of interesting architecture.

The NW, especially the Portland area, is famous for lots of Craftsman style homes and bungalows (as if those aren't homes, too ). Sears homes, even.

 

[Charlie Tango]

I've been told to avoid shocks....So no mirror....

Yes, yes, stupid of me...should have known...apologies.

 

[gtmalone]

...and a Happy, Soulful Sunday...from me n mine, to you n yours!

They stole that from Grand Funk!

 

[the harp unstrung]

They stole that from Grand Funk!

vice the verse...

 

[beans-on-toast]

The writer of that song, John Ellison, has a counter to life being some kind of wonderful. The song is in the article. He released a single and an extended version. His family story is tragic.

'Some Kind of Wonderful' Songwriter John Ellison Shares a new song 'Wake-Up Call'

 

[the harp unstrung]

It's gonna be ok.

 

[Charlie Tango]

The writer of that song, John Ellison has a counter to life being some kind of wonderful. The song is in the article. He released a single and an extended version. His family story is tragic.

'Some Kind of Wonderful' Songwriter John Ellison Shares New BLM-Inspired Song 'Wake-Up Call'

Thanks for that.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Today is Blue Monday, which is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. The term was coined by a British travel agency to sell holidays. Like Earth Day (selling shoes), and Valentines a corporate marketing ploy.

Here's a GOF cheer.

 

[beans-on-toast]

64 years ago, comportment has changed. Domino had more class in his little pinky.

 

[StereoPlayer]