Chit Chat 24

Got a call from express scripts today.  My Moun Jaro went up from 105 dollars to 384.

What’s that about LFF? It’s more than double.

Was told I now have a 1500 dollar deductible on my prescriptions.

lightfootfan wrote:Got a call from express scripts today.  My Moun Jaro went up from 105 dollars to 384.

Bidenomics at work.

Check CVS and others.

I downloaded and printed a card from the manufacturer that I'll bring to the pharmacy here to maybe get it for $25 a month...

Good luck LFF, the prescription charges in the US are sky high and ridiculous.

The plan I have this year is the best I have ever had.  Not sure why but I am happy for sure.  So far the name brand meds are about $12 and that is 100% ok by me. Not gotten the Ozempic yet so will keep my fingers crossed.

I think the insurance companies are unfair.....maybe that is why I was fortunate this year.  In years passed my deductible is way high and the monthly meds are too.

LFF, I was taken by surprise when my Eliquis shot up
suddenly. Turned out Blue Cross had already paid their limit. 
I checked Canadian costs for a non name and learned that 
my Cardiologist wouldn't write a script for it. Grudgingly, I
paid.
Has your gone up or is it an insurance thing?

Glad, did we recently have a holiday? I looked at the calendar (?)

If my children's dad hadn't died my income would be much less
and I wouldn't be able to own a car, pay insurance, buy gas, etc.
I was drawing from my own employment which wasn't a lot due
to my few years of being employed. Although we were divorced.
when he died, Social Security automatically began sending his to me.

In the uk all prescriptions for over 60’s are free, plus younger people with specified conditions like Diabetes,. I know you have co pay in America but the basic drug cost is grossly inflated. Was told Mafia involved in costings.Plus hospital care.

Mine is an insurance thing.
I never thought I'd one of those seniors who will go without their medicine so they can have food on the table.

Anne...
...yes we are lucky - blessed in UK, that we dont have to pay for our prescriptions at our age...especially when some elderly are on so many medications per day..

Yes, we seniors in America get treated horribly, while politicians get high retirement for life, prisoners get better medical, and illegals get absolutely everything for free, without co-pay. It's horrible. 

One of our short, harsh Winters, this year. 8F windchill this morning.

Some people think being a senior you have a lot of money......well this senior knows better.

Seniors have had a lot more time to save and invest...

Good morning! It's cold this morning, but the windchill is not here this morning. So 20F feels good.

Windwalker there may be a slight warming trend in the few days.  I am ready for it if so.



Good morning beautiful Shouters!  Hope your day goes well on this cold Thursday in January.

There'll be a polar vortex heading south 'The Day After Tomorrow'

Yesterday. the truck doors were iced shut. This morning? It's raining and 43F

One of the rear doors on my car was frozen shut for 3 days.  Last night I could open it.

I have heard it is suppose to warm up some today....maybe into the 30's?

Warmer here already!

UK is due Storm Isha to hit us on Sunday...If so, that will put my mobility scooter out of action..re, my journey to church..

Be safe, Jackie!  Took a picture of the woods outside my slider.  Will try to post it here:

Snow and snow flakes look lovely but the reality to us older folks and more so with walking disabilities is another thing...We dont have any snow at present but are due strong gusty winds and rain Sunday and Monday...

LFF, thank you for the " be safe " warning...Do you know, that everytime i have to travel somewhere back and forth on my trusted mobility scooter, the first thing i say when i safely drive up the ramp and into my conservatory is, " Thank you God for for seeing me back home safely "

I often pray that too, Jackie.

Everyone stay safe. We have dropped again, from 47F yesterday morning, to 17F this morning. This is what makes Southerners catch cold.

Just finished doing some pruning so now off to watch the tennis.

Glad and everyone enjoy your day.

Enjoy the match, toetapping!  I just had the maintenance guy leave.  Had no hot water.

11F outside, I have to go out at dawn, but I'm dreading it. That damp, 5mph wind, just seems to cut right through the clothes.

Windwalker...
...wear plenty of thermals, but i am sure you do already..

Sun shines this Sunday morning at 10 degrees.  We got down to 2 above last night.

Son is taking me to church.  My truck is back in the shop.  Happened on Thursday same issue as last time and they say they think they may have found the problem.  Well I hope so for if it happens again I will get rid of the truck.   I need something dependable.

I do believe there is an evil force (satan) who is trying very hard to bring people down.  Well he won't win with me.  I have prayed about my truck.  God knows how badly I need it and cannot afford to get a different one......but if I have to make payments on a different one then I will have to do just that.

Well i know for sure someone up above is taking care of me, as there has been several occasions when i have gone somewhere on my mobility scooter, and i have just arrived home, ridden up my ramp, and into my conservatory, and just as i am locking the doors, from inside where its warm, down has come the rain...and i have thanked God for my safe journey and good timing, every time..

I hope you can get your truck fixed, Glad. I say a silent thank-you above, each day mine stays running. It's old, but we get around in it. Payments are so rough now days. Then you add in maintenance if it has bad luck.

Sheri and I are thinking about selling both our cars, and buying a newer one.

Good morning beautiful shouters!


We are well above freezing and happy the rain held off til now.  Suppose to rain most of the week with the highs in the 50's by Wednesday.

Wednesday is the day I have an appointment at foot doctor.  Hope truck is done by tomorrow.  I will call after lunch about it.

Wednesday i have opticians....community transport already booked, one to take me, another to collect me and bring me home...

Drove out to the Health Department today.  Was going to stop at gym on the way home- instead came home and went to my Jim.

We had very much snow, very much cold, very frozen
water pipes. It's difficult to get along with any water at all.
Lots of gallons of bottled water, 
Ray's daughter and son in law brought two huge coolers 
filled with water to use for flushing. 
My daughter's water froze too. Thankful for plumbers.

(My son whose Amy recently died is going through a 
very rough time. Please send up a prayer that the good 
Lord will intervene and meet his needs. Thank you SO much.)

Sending prayers for him.

Continued prayers for your son Nell!
And hope your water pipes are thawed now.  Last night was the first night we did not have to drip the faucet for over a week.

I should get my truck today (this afternoon).  This time almost $400 so hope it is fixed.  Just in time for my doctor appointment tomorrow....I came real close to rescheduling it this  morning when I heard back from the repair shop.

Is that good timing, or what?  Sheri came down and knocked on the door just before I got in the shower.  She wanted a Butterfinger I  had in my desk drawer (long story).

Glad, I'm happy for you that you get the truck soon
enough for your appointment.
Thank you SO much for the prayers for my son.
Today he is much less emotionally distraught.
I know that prayer is powerful and that God does
answer our prayers. Thank you again, you and everyone else.

Our water is now running through the pipes as it should.
The temperature is higher and snow melting. So thankful.

LFF, I used to love Butterfinger candy bars.

Today I visited the little dog and his master who is my son.
I did one load of laundry and we went to Sams for their
rotisserie chicken/two which we cut in pieces, freeze for
several meals. Also a few other items.

LFF, thank you for prayer for my son. 
He is in a better emotional state today.

That's good news, Nell. I hope he is on a good recovery of the greif.

Just be there for him.  And if you see the little doggie today, be careful out there.

Windwalker, thank you. He seems to be headed in a positive direction.
As we all know, the loss of someone we love seems to pop up when we
least expect it. A memory, a scent of their After shave/perfume, a song.
He let me know that time with those of us who deeply loved Amy helps
him a lot. His sister and I plan to spend an afternoon with him soon.

LFF, yes we talk at least once a day, which helps, he said.
As for the little dog. a foolish act on my part frightened me today. when
there is snow or rain, he will run out, pee, run back inside, no leash.
Today
s sloppy snow, ice, I asked him to take me to the trash can. I didn't put
the leash on. He took me right to the trash can, then across the parking 
area, me calling him and walking toward him. He ventures ahead past
the mailboxes. Now I'm beginning to panic because Telegraph is only a
quick dash away for him, over icey space for me. Praise the Lord, 
he stopped at a tree and I managed to pick him up. There goes my trust.
Then I had to leave him early to Jump-start my daughter's car. I told him
I would be right back. When I began to remove his sweater, he let out a
low growl. Usually he doesn't growl at me. I had to leave his sweater on him.
Not my best day.

Sorry sweet Shouters but I am very depressed today and all I have wanted to do is play CD Arcade to get my mind off the truck problem.  They thought they had it fixed and changed 5 coils plus one connected to the AC and test drove it yesterday afternoon and it died on them.  So we are back to the beginning again.  I think satan is trying to bring me down.

Anyway I have not felt like checking this precious forum out and I have to be very down not to come and chat with you.  Thank God for Windwalker's arcade....it is a life saver.

Anyway will keep you updated on the truck.   I am really praying something can be done.

Got prayers from me too, Glad.
I've driven Telegraph road. nell.   BUSY BUSY!
THis is the chorus from the Dire Straits song
Then came the churches, then came the schools
Then came the lawyers, and then came the rules
Then came the trains and the trucks with their loads
And the dirty old track was the telegraph road

What is Windwalkers ARCADE, and where is the link to it,...I am assuming games, i too play card games online...

I think you have to be a member at the Country Depot.
https://countrydepot.ronscountry.com/

Hi, anyone is welcome to play the arcade. Membership in the forum, is just to keep spammers from playing. There is no requirement to post on the forum, but you are free to do so if you want. I'm real glad that you like it, Glad. It can be relaxing, No pressure to compete with anyone but yourself. 

We had some storms last night, but no bad wind in our area. Looks like Mississippi will get pounded today, though.

Glad, if they've done all that, and it still randomly quits, then my best guess would be the main computer. Our Durango started that when we had it years ago. At a certain temperature, apparently a component would fail, and it would just cut off. They can be expensive, but maybe if they feel it might help, they could give you a discount for all the work you've given them. I bought a used one offline, and installed it myself. They programmed it prior to sipping. It lasted about 5 years more.