tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post8400555591443409516..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: OverwhelmedAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-36190029439321239832014-11-20T04:15:29.063-06:002014-11-20T04:15:29.063-06:00Kid,
The Dodge Caravan isn't giving any proble...Kid,<br />The Dodge Caravan isn't giving any problems. It's a 2007 model with less than 28,000 miles on the odometer.<br /><br />I tried to get a Toyota van -- few available at the time I was looking. You see, the floor of a handicapped van has to be lowered via cutting and welding so as to accommodate the mechanism of the handicapped ramp.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-57797492024416349712014-11-19T20:06:57.718-06:002014-11-19T20:06:57.718-06:00AOW, I was remembering you had a Chrysler van to s...AOW, I was remembering you had a Chrysler van to service Mr AOW and his equipment. Hyundai is probably Ok. IF it ever comes to it, the Toyota Sienna van would probably make a good candidate for such a vehicle. Very configurable seating out of the box and whatever equipment you have for securing the scooter and the ramp for entry and exit should be transferable to the Toyota. Fwiw... I had a 2000 Sienna - put 190k miles on it and did nothing other than maintenance.<br />Even drove it in Ohio with salted roads for 95% of it's life and when I traded it in it didn't have a speck of rust on it. Ooofta....Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08489102988684859463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-17506521434016011032014-11-18T09:54:16.842-06:002014-11-18T09:54:16.842-06:00Am praying, AOW. So glad the bed's fixed. On...Am praying, AOW. So glad the bed's fixed. Once one thing starts to improve, it's my experience that most things follow suit! I hope so for you.<br />xxxZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-9049345336958827352014-11-18T04:37:03.801-06:002014-11-18T04:37:03.801-06:00Curmudgeon,
I have transferred the donations into ...Curmudgeon,<br />I have transferred the donations into our checking account. The bills are going to be rolling in soon.<br /><br />I cannot express how <b>grateful</b> I am for folks' willingness to help out. <br /><br />I'd rather <b>die</b> than ask for money, but if it's freely offered, I will graciously accept the generosity of others.<br /><br />Thanksgiving blessings to you!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-58007462973388789642014-11-17T21:52:18.192-06:002014-11-17T21:52:18.192-06:00Stogie,
Like I said in the post over at my place,...Stogie,<br /><br />Like I said in the post over at my place, we only have what we give. We have to help lighten the burdens of our friends. Hope all is well with you and Mrs. Stogiechomper. Is it too early to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving?Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042237845503794179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-37888193635010737812014-11-17T19:17:22.712-06:002014-11-17T19:17:22.712-06:00Curmudgeon, you are like the cavalry appearing in ...Curmudgeon, you are like the cavalry appearing in the nick of time. Thanks for your usual excellence.Stogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852841950131130696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-59398214625917323422014-11-17T18:32:36.945-06:002014-11-17T18:32:36.945-06:00Wonderful news. I will post an update over at my ...Wonderful news. I will post an update over at my place. I hope folks are hittin' your tip jar.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042237845503794179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-68607456091353811322014-11-17T17:58:46.110-06:002014-11-17T17:58:46.110-06:00Finally! The repairman has been here and finished...Finally! The repairman has been here and finished up.<br /><br /><b>The hospital bed is working now!</b><br /><br />Yeehaw!<br /><br />Now Mr. AOW can get some decent sleep for the first time in weeks. <b>And</b> he can elevate his paralyzed leg so as to reduce some of that edema and, hopefully, bring down his blood pressure.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-69564225832873037192014-11-17T15:29:59.601-06:002014-11-17T15:29:59.601-06:00God will bless you for helping her out. All the b...God will bless you for helping her out. All the best to you and your family today and always.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042237845503794179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-48282701017229581712014-11-17T15:28:17.054-06:002014-11-17T15:28:17.054-06:00Thanks Grunt. You're a good man.Thanks Grunt. You're a good man.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042237845503794179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-29528033163647275452014-11-17T15:19:53.610-06:002014-11-17T15:19:53.610-06:00Gruntofmontecristo,
You are so kind! Thank you so...Gruntofmontecristo,<br />You are so kind! Thank you so much.<br /><br />Stop by here anytime.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-830856406067729982014-11-17T15:19:01.835-06:002014-11-17T15:19:01.835-06:00Titan,
I can't count that high. ;^)Titan,<br />I can't count that high. ;^)Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-67172323330763112282014-11-17T15:18:35.875-06:002014-11-17T15:18:35.875-06:00Anonymous,
Thank you so much. It's such a rel...Anonymous,<br />Thank you so much. It's such a relief to see a light at the end of the tunnel -- <b>not</b> the light on an oncoming train for the first time in weeks.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-11396871772203892912014-11-17T15:17:32.353-06:002014-11-17T15:17:32.353-06:00The medical supply company called this morning to ...The medical supply company called this morning to say that the hospital-bed motor is in and that the repairman would be here today. Still waiting to get the final verdict on the feasibility of repairing the bed.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-10434799047538454572014-11-17T14:47:21.402-06:002014-11-17T14:47:21.402-06:00Hit the tip jar at Curmudgeon's request. She&...Hit the tip jar at Curmudgeon's request. She's a good friend, and you're a good voice. Sorry I've not been by before. Will try to in the future. And will pray for you. Blessings in your hard times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-61283630846133714382014-11-17T14:09:41.075-06:002014-11-17T14:09:41.075-06:00Every little bit helps! Thanks Anonymous.
Every little bit helps! Thanks Anonymous.<br />Stogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852841950131130696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-67179720809764741042014-11-17T13:34:20.406-06:002014-11-17T13:34:20.406-06:00How many pennies would it take?How many pennies would it take?Titan Uranus 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03493362442009006550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-47408427356348185992014-11-17T12:38:08.762-06:002014-11-17T12:38:08.762-06:00Came here from Woodsterman"s blog and then th...Came here from Woodsterman"s blog and then through Political Clown Parade. Read what he had to say and this is my first visit here. This contribution isn't much but every bit adds up.... heck... I still bend over to pick up pennies. Like the # of blogs you reference... and hope these troubles for the two of you smooth over quickly! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-15800652527341160632014-11-17T04:46:14.928-06:002014-11-17T04:46:14.928-06:00Anonymous,
I did some sleeping yesterday -- aftern...Anonymous,<br />I did some sleeping yesterday -- afternoon nap, then all night long.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-39793730623583174482014-11-17T04:45:29.636-06:002014-11-17T04:45:29.636-06:00Silverfiddle,
I need all the prayers that I can ge...Silverfiddle,<br />I need all the prayers that I can get!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-26859412147329205472014-11-17T04:44:54.760-06:002014-11-17T04:44:54.760-06:00Kid,
The 2009 Hyundai is fine so far. The 1996 Cr...Kid,<br />The 2009 Hyundai is fine so far. The 1996 Crown Vic (police package, less than 137,000 miles on the odometer) is what cost me the money this time around, but it's my backup vehicle for hauling Mr. AOW and his scooter. That scooter won't fit into the trunk of a smaller vehicle. I'm getting too old to hoist the scooter into and out of the trunk many times a day, but for one doctor's appointment on a given day, I can manage.<br /><br />As for <i>buying domestic vehicles</i>, I gave up on that in 2001. Domestic vehicles are nothing but money pits now.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-1007142970455745272014-11-17T04:33:19.595-06:002014-11-17T04:33:19.595-06:00Oh, Stogie! How kind of you! I never think of as...Oh, Stogie! How kind of you! I never think of asking for money. But I <b>greatly</b> appreciate any help right now.<br /><br />I just peeked at my PayPal account and see that at least one blogger other than you has chipped in to help.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-84850681745803178692014-11-16T23:41:16.599-06:002014-11-16T23:41:16.599-06:00I had to cease blogging for a few months recently ...I had to cease blogging for a few months recently due to some troubled waters. I hope you get to the other side soon, safe and as sound as possible.<br /><br />JMJJersey McJoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426560061830038806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-70255144012340038442014-11-16T22:03:06.052-06:002014-11-16T22:03:06.052-06:00No more money in the bank/
No cute baby we c...No more money in the bank/ <br />No cute baby we can spank/<br />What to do about it?<br />Let's turn out the light and go to sleep!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-57257735076945609672014-11-16T20:27:07.625-06:002014-11-16T20:27:07.625-06:00AOW, take it one task at a time, one problem at a ...AOW, take it one task at a time, one problem at a time, one day at a time. Prioritize. First, the furnance and the electrical problem must be solved as they could be life threatening. Then the car brakes. As for the expensive prescription, ask your doctor if he has any free samples of the prescription he can give to you. That will tide you over for a while. My doctor freely gives these out upon asking, and yours may do so too.<br /><br />It's time for your readers to hit your tip jar. We all need help now and then, and it's your turn on the receiving end. I will put in $50 tonight; who will join me? Hit the AOW tip jar with $5, $10 or whatever you can afford. Let's raise some money and get Mr. & Mrs. AOW through this rough patch.<br /><br />Also, spread the word. I will post an appeal on my blog, you all can do the same! With links to the AOW tip jar.Stogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852841950131130696noreply@blogger.com