Good morning!!!!

[KilroyJC]

Good Morning! Happy Friday! BEF: Church is day after tomorrow, don’t forget

God has given us another chance to get it right (or at least not screw up too badly).

work training is still wonky, but I am now in direct contact with one of the senior trainers who actually works on the modules and practice jobs, and I am providing detailed descriptions in real-time of what I see occurring, and it is starting to help. Fewer machine -induced errors (but then more of them proportionally are my dumbass making dumbass mistakes )… at least progress is being made a bit!

went up to almost 67F yesterday, currently 39F, not supposed to be as warm as yesterday, but DRY. If it can stay dry tomorrow, Mrs. Is in with it taking dog to woodlot so we can work in peace and maybe turn vertical lumber into horizontal. I am waaay too far behind on that. Even if I can’t drag the logs because everything is mushy, I can at least get them sectioned and de-branched and use my old bumper Jack to lift the logs off the ground and wedge some scraps under to keep them out of the dirt until moving.

this morning’s ear worm that got me out of bed too early was Orleans “Still The One”. I have a great jukebox in my head, it just turns on at inappropriate times - like 4AM. . .

the WORST earworm I ever had I blame on my god-daughter and her sister, when I babysat them for a weekend. Two weeks later i finally got ”The Wiggles” theme music out of my head!

I did a little measuring, and I am going to try making some 2-3/4“ spacers out of black pipe to keep my lower arms located at the outboard ends of the pivot shafts For better triangulation and rigidity. Case Eagle arms and Fergie-type arms are just a wee-bit different. . .and I don’t need to take chunks out of my rear tires because the implement shifted that far over. . .

I hope everyone has a healthy, safe, productive, blessed day!

 

[riptides]

41 outside this AM, we should hit 50 today. Needs to seriously dry out.

Did some more running around yesterday. SO doing well, four weeks today.

LS, disability is super frustrating. Just keep giving them the attention.

Thomas, you are on the fence my friend. Tough choice. Personally, I have the cannot wait for the magic words day. If your not there yet, than I'd say - go for it.

Buppies hope you feel better.

BEF, a while back you mentioned Three Brothers. I use to frequent their startup in New Carrolton Mall, Greenbelt, when all three brothers and a wife ran the place. Always a line, awesome food.

Hope all have a great day and a better start to the weekend. Be safe.

 

[Thomas]

In the end it boils down to doing what you enjoy. Can you un-retire?

Should You Pay Back Your Social Security Benefits and Start Over?

You can pay back Social Security benefits within 12 months of filing and start over later. Here are a few situations where it might make sense.

www.thebalancemoney.com

I thought about un-retire but Mrs. dis approvals

 

[mpham]

Morning all! Currently 33 with snow and ice falling.
Woke up at 2:30 to the sound of snow falling off the metal roof. Scary noise when your sound asleep and the whole house shakes. After that sleep was not an option. Lol!
Looks like today will be off and on snow and freezing rain. Will just hunker down and wait for it to end.

Wife is still not able to speak. We finally got an appointment Monday with a specialist. Hoping for the best!
Her leg has healed completely and we have started walking again. Yah!

Been puttering in the shop as long as I can stand working in 50ish degree weather. I need to figure out some kind of heat down there.
Glue and paint don't work well in those temps. Went out to the tractor building for a while to get ready for today's storm. All topped off and ready if we get enough snow.
Done rambling now!
Hope everyone stays safe and healthy!

 

[Thomas]

Thomas, my wifey agrees with your misses.....

Well, a surprise at the ortho doc today..... after taking some xrays, everything still in alignment and secure. BUT, while we were discussing the pain and swelling, HE said he would like to get a second opinion! Now just waiting for the insurance to approve, and a call from the other doc.

Then the bad news after I got home. My disability claim was denied again by the insurance. WTF! They didn't even have me do the "medical exam".... that was supposedly the last step. Nope... just denied. REALLY?
I'm still being treated for the same condition for almost 2 years (23 months). Going on 3 years and 10 months since the injury. And now another doc getting involved because the first is out of guesses.

If anybody was wondering---- yes you can be 'mentally numb', angry, and depressed at the same time. I really didn't need to get that letter today. I'm dealing with enough on my plate.

Sorry for the bit of a rant.... I'm just going to bed now.... maybe tomorrow will be better....

Dang LS...you've done every thing they ask also being honest.

 

[Buppies]

Thomas do what you feel is right for you

39 this morning high in 40s ground is super wet an soft no tractor work anytime soon.

More rain on Sunday we may go snowless this winter, long range forecast the worst I’ve ever seen

Busy day today, prayers for all our Country

 

[Thomas]

30F light snow

Outside chores done E muffin time.

About 6" snow fell over night since there lull between the next batch snow arrive around 11am,I do quick clean up of driveway and roofs....snow removal and watch it about my plans for today.

Enjoy your day all.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Don’t y’all worry, I got me one them thar electronic calendars on my phone.
Tonight is “game night” at church. We all take games and food and have a good time.
Sat morning is retiree breakfast. Being retired is optional to attend. It’s up at the mountain diner, just inside of PA. Frits knows where it is, we go past his favorite orchard stand to get there.
Course Sunday is worship. Being one of the guys in charge, I’ll hear about it if I forget.
Phone tells me to get the trash out on Monday morning, and recycling every other.

Had a dream about being at work, wonder if I’ll get paid for it?
The new battery for my 14.4v dewalt tools came yesterday. It worked in the sawzall, now need to test in the charger. If that works I might order another. Nice to have those tools back. Now I can cut up the old tv plastic.
Maybe I’ll work in garage today. Maybe not.

 

[m7040]

Thomas, my wifey agrees with your misses.....

Well, a surprise at the ortho doc today..... after taking some xrays, everything still in alignment and secure. BUT, while we were discussing the pain and swelling, HE said he would like to get a second opinion! Now just waiting for the insurance to approve, and a call from the other doc.

Then the bad news after I got home. My disability claim was denied again by the insurance. WTF! They didn't even have me do the "medical exam".... that was supposedly the last step. Nope... just denied. REALLY?
I'm still being treated for the same condition for almost 2 years (23 months). Going on 3 years and 10 months since the injury. And now another doc getting involved because the first is out of guesses.

If anybody was wondering---- yes you can be 'mentally numb', angry, and depressed at the same time. I really didn't need to get that letter today. I'm dealing with enough on my plate.

Sorry for the bit of a rant.... I'm just going to bed now.... maybe tomorrow will be better....

Sorry to hear about the denial. It maybe time to engage a lawyer to help appeal the decision. Insurance companies will react to exposure to legal cost and exposure to settlements.
Our son has gone through a lot of rejected claims from the Army Veterans Administration. He was able to get awarded some small monthly payments but continued to appeal and file new claims related to the original claims. With our help and after a lot of disappointing responses he finally got a lawyer that specializes in Veterans claims and then granted took a lot time and effort but he was awarded 100 percent disability from the Army and also 100 percent from Social Security Administration The lawyer took the case on contingency against a portion of the settlements. When the award was finalized he received retroactive payout from the date when the original claim was filed resulting in a large settlement payout and monthly payments going forward

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I remember what a PITA just getting my short term disability to pay, when I was laying in hospital bed unable to even move my legs, let alone walk. I had to call them constantly and get into it with them. They be like, “you can go back to work in 2 days, right?” Uh, no.
So while undergoing a physical nightmare, the insurance company put me through a mental and emotional nightmare. And it was only the Short term disability. When that ran out and long term disability was involved, that was much simpler, up until work sent me a notice about coming back to work or get laid off. So I ended up going back to work probably before I was physically ready, but it worked out.