Subj : Shingrix was: To : Nancy Backus From : Barry Martin Date : Fri Jul 10 2020 09:21:00 Hi Nancy! BM>>> BTW, I did get my second Shingrix shot last week, NB>>> Very good... now that's off the to-do list... ;) I still need to get NB>>> mine started.... BM>> Be prepared for a stiff bill: apparently not covered by most BM>> insurances. NB>> Mine covers it, but at a high tier where I pay a substantial chunk of NB>> it.... that was part of what gave me pause back when I almost had it NB>> done earlier... I still do intend to get it eventually, though... BM> Yes, no idea why the price is so much; I essentially paid BM> three-quarters of the 'normal and customary' price. Hopefully a tax BM> deduction, did/will get points on my credit card. NB> If you itemize deductions, it will count towards your medical NB> deduction... As to why the insurance picks up so little of it... NB> it might be partly that it is a new vaccine, and partly that it NB> isn't for a public health issue, just to protect the person NB> getting it... When there's a Covid-19 vaccine, I'd expect that to NB> be covered mostly or in full, since like the flu, it protects the NB> community to have as many vaccinated as possible.... Though using that arguement the cholesterol-lowering medication only does me good and the insurance picks up 100%. Maybe they feel I'm worthy to society! BM> And should I have decided against getting the shot because of the BM> price I would definitely regretted being so cheap while itching and BM> otherwise suffering with the rash. NB> Indeed. Some medical costs are worth more than you paid, whether NB> in relief or protection... :) Yup! I've seen some pictures of nasty cases and I don't want that!! BM>>> Hmmm: there was 'stuff' at Hy-Vee where those clearance carts had been BM>>> but obviously didn't make much impression. The Starbucks seating is BM>>> on the other side of where the carts had lined up and with the seating BM>>> area partially reopened can't be too blocked. NB>>> And now, Wegmans has been able to put some of the tables and chairs NB>>> back out so that people can eat there again... the self-serve buffets NB>>> aren't back yet... that may be a while, sadly... BM>> The Starbucks are Hy-Vee has some widely-spaced tables and chairs; a BM>> few people enjoying their coffees there. Now I'll have to investigate BM>> the restaurant portion which was on the other side at the front of the BM>> store. With the remodel moved some food shops and stations around, BM>> plus there was some large area walled off where most of the restaurant BM>> seating was, so probably that section's turn to be remodeled. NB>> That would be my guess... :) BM> I did check a bit during last Thursday's grocery shopping: that corner BM> of the building where the restaurant seating was is temporarily walled BM> off and construction going on. I didn't noticed any temporary BM> seating, though that could be partially because of COVID-19 BM> restrictions -- if so at least the timing sort of worked out. NB> They may just be focusing on getting the remodel done... and with NB> the shutdowns only now gradually being lifted didn't see any NB> reason to open things up at all yet for the restaurant... even NB> without the covid, they might have closed it all down for this NB> stage of their remodel, too.... Right. They may have used the COVID-19 restructions as a reason to close down the restaurant portion and instead of remodelling that because it was next on the list to focus on the next areas on the list. If the restaurant has to be closed because of COVID-19 it's not going ot be making any money, so get a section done that will make money. BM>> a news item this morning where Illinois bars are being allowed to open BM>> at 25% capacity. One bar owner interviewed said he wasn't sure if he'd BM>> re-open or not as needed 50% capacity to make a profit. He also BM>> commented on how the bars across the River in Iowa were allowed to be BM>> open at 50% and he could see them from his business (meaning looking BM>> across the River -- can probably see the customers with a good pair of BM>> binoculars). NB>> I don't think bars are allowed to open here, yet... only restaurants NB>> with bar service... Bars tend to be more congregating in crowds type NB>> of places.... BM> On this morning's news one of the Downtown Davenport bars is BM> temporarily closing voluntarily: the owner or manager was on-camera and BM> stated he couldn't stay open in good conscience knowing the crowd BM> couldn't be controlled fully and he didn't want to be the epicenter of BM> an outbreak / spike. The bar is established: Originally a 'watering hole' for the reports/news staff of one of the BM> local newspapers and lawyers, plus Downtown employees on that side. NB> Good for him. When things get settled enough for him to reopen NB> in good conscience, hopefully he'll get good business... :) I'm quite sure he will. BM>> No spit sink -- do remember using one as a child. Here squirt water BM>> in, swish, they suction out. NB> This time, she wasn't even using the suction... used a gauze to NB> wipe stuff off my teeth as she scaled... That would make sense to avoid splashing. I'll find out Monday morning what my dental hygenist's/office's processes are. Will have to remember to bring along their phone number: not something I have listed in Contacts. OTOH do have with me: have a list of my doctors and telephone numbers in my wallet in with my insurance cards. BM>> Do have to make one with the optometrist: received another e-mail BM>> reminder. NB>> I've got an appointment with the Optical Shop to get my new glasses NB>> ordered finally... it'll be Wednesday the 1st... Life somewhat goes NB>> back to normal.... slowly.... ;) BM> We're getting there! NB> And my new glasses are now ordered, and should be ready any time NB> now... I'll need to make another appointment to pick them up when NB> they call to say they're ready... They have you call from the NB> parking lot when you arrive, the person that answers asks a bunch NB> of covid questions, and then they let you in for your NB> appointment... Yup - getting used to that 'parking lot waiting room' process. Us patients are going to have to get used to asking or otherwise finding out when their parking has shade! BM>> Yes, I'm thinking there will be a slight push for tele-appointments BM>> from both the patient and doctor sides because it can be more BM>> convenient. Well, for some checks: anything thermal could be a little BM>> difficult (scan my own forehead, and if concerned about validity the BM>> doctor or nurse could have the patient scan on-camera. NB>> For most anything I'd want to see a doctor for, in-person tends to be NB>> more useful... :) BM> For me too. I can see advantanges for some instances of tele- BM> consulting. ...Wonder if the patient has to wait on video-hold the 15 BM> minutes like in the office?! NB> Good question.... When Richard had a phone visit, we just had to NB> stay by the phone until she called... Which one would tend to do if expecting a call anyway. NB>>>> One does get creative... Basements and attics get turned into NB>>>> bedrooms, sometimes more than one per... :) There are some larger NB>>>> homes, though... Friends of mine here in Rochester at one time owned NB>>>> a home that had three floors plus attic and basement... the second NB>>>> and third floors each had four bedrooms and two baths... they only NB>>>> used four of those as actual bedrooms, the others became office space NB>>>> or hobby space.... they only had three kids... :) BM>>> We have the summer bedrooms and we have the winter bedrooms... BM>>> That many rooms (and bathrooms!) for five people seems much too large, BM>>> but as you said a room for a home office, hobbies.... NB>>> It was a nice space for entertaining... :) And one could easily house NB>>> extra overnight guests... :) BM>> Yes: no kids having to give up their bedroom to sleep with their BM>> annoying little brother or sister to make room for company sleeping BM>> in their beds. NB>> Exactly... :) BM> And if the parents had company staying overnight frequently it would BM> make sense to purchase a house able to accomodate conveniently, so the BM> extra bedroom(s), for the guests' comfort their own bathroom. NB> They did have family visit from out of town often enough for that NB> to be helpful... They've since downsized twice... all the kids NB> are off on their own now... :) Hopefuuly the downsized place wasn't too downsized: kids and their families will visit. NB> ... A lawyer got his client a suspended sentence...the client was NB> hung. Client would have preferred that for the jury! ¯ ® ¯ BarryMartin3@ ® ¯ @MyMetronet.NET ® ¯ ® ¯ (Humans know what ® ¯ to remove.) ® .... Van Gogh's favourite swimming technique was the brushstroke. --- MultiMail/Win32 v0.47 þ wcECHO 4.2 ÷ ILink: The Safe BBS þ Bettendorf, IA --- QScan/PCB v1.20a / 01-0462 * Origin: ILink: CFBBS | cfbbs.no-ip.com | 856-933-7096 (454:1/1) .