tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post8734493655632274099..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: Birthday Blog BreakAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-41286674546826242392012-02-28T16:59:46.472-06:002012-02-28T16:59:46.472-06:00Happy belated birthday Always, hope you had a wond...Happy belated birthday Always, hope you had a wonderful weekend.MathewKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14385674205383405783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-44092918499597784152012-02-26T21:50:42.215-06:002012-02-26T21:50:42.215-06:00Oops sorry I missed it! Hope you had a wonderful ...Oops sorry I missed it! Hope you had a wonderful time AOW!dcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363324417913254868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-40401138868242968942012-02-26T15:30:50.947-06:002012-02-26T15:30:50.947-06:00Happy Birthday to you -- and many more to come. :...Happy Birthday to you -- and many more to come. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-55396242074010815002012-02-26T11:26:11.876-06:002012-02-26T11:26:11.876-06:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Birthday surprises are the best--h...HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Birthday surprises are the best--hope yours is awesome!Freedombythewayhttp://www.freedombytheway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-27417173916972063192012-02-26T11:18:19.095-06:002012-02-26T11:18:19.095-06:00FT,
Forgot to respond to your comment about the li...FT,<br />Forgot to respond to your comment about the lift chair....<br /><br />I got one for Mr. AOW back in 2010, long before Medicare kicks in (March 1, 2012). I chose a Lazy Boy, and the cost was about $1700. On sale! This particular model has vibration and heat. I've spent a few nights in that chair -- when Mr. AOW needed that kind of care.<br /><br />At least the lift chair was a tax deduction under the category "supplies for home care."<br /><br />At first, Mr. AOW couldn't use the chair. Now he can! When the elderly cat makes room, that is. <br /><br />Medicare will pay something on the next mobility device that he needs, whatever that mobility device happens to be.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-75425997957874681552012-02-26T11:14:45.545-06:002012-02-26T11:14:45.545-06:00Mike,
Yep, I'm tracking the log. So often, Mr...Mike,<br />Yep, I'm tracking the log. So often, Mr. AOW is sound asleep and misses calls.<br /><br />Not that he gets many calls. His good friend Steve phones quite often, though, to arrange trips to the VFW.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-87150248350095355042012-02-26T11:13:24.417-06:002012-02-26T11:13:24.417-06:00FT,
Shari's Berries are wonderful! I particul...FT,<br />Shari's Berries are wonderful! I particularly like the ones covered in white chocolate that is swirled with dark chocolate.<br /><br />The berries are so large that the chocolate doesn't overwhelm the flavor the fruit.<br /><br />Calorie content = 100-120 calories. Not too bad for the waist line.<br /><br />One is supposed to consume them within 48 hours of arrival. However, I've managed to stretch that deadline a bit. Eat the leaking ones first!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-26355933706566853112012-02-26T10:56:25.182-06:002012-02-26T10:56:25.182-06:00Happy Birthday, AOW!Happy Birthday, AOW!Stogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852841950131130696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-21223954138531964132012-02-26T10:47:49.552-06:002012-02-26T10:47:49.552-06:00Tracking the log on Mr. AOW's cell phone?
Do ...Tracking the log on Mr. AOW's cell phone?<br /><br />Do you have your own personal version of the Patriot Act?<br /><br />Early <b>HAPPY BIRTHDAY!</b><br /><br />60 can't be much worse than 50!Mike's Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262938295909490454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-13511592508565363142012-02-26T10:11:58.303-06:002012-02-26T10:11:58.303-06:00By the way, how did you like Shari's Berries? ...By the way, how did you like Shari's Berries? Did they live up to the reputation Rush has tried to give them?<br /><br />Frankly, I prefer berries plain with just a little sugar -- and may some heavy cream. Doesn't chocolate overpower the berry taste?<br /><br />Not trying to be wet blanket -- just curious.<br /><br />~ FTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-59414145491407828752012-02-26T10:09:14.421-06:002012-02-26T10:09:14.421-06:00Red Lobster can be lots of fun, AOW. I hope you ra...Red Lobster can be lots of fun, AOW. I hope you ran into one their All-You-Can-Eat Crab or Shrimp Feasts. <br /><br />Lobsters, themselves, are just TOO DARNED EXPENSIVE!!! I used to have a lobster to celebrate my birthday -- a tradition started on my ninth birthday by my parents who spoiled the heck out of me -- but I haven't eaten a lobster in ten or more years.<br /><br />Sounds like you were pretty well feted by family and friends. I'm glad.<br /><br />~ FTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-30405774618466276922012-02-26T09:45:35.586-06:002012-02-26T09:45:35.586-06:00FT,
There was a small birthday party here on the 2...FT,<br />There was a small birthday party here on the 23rd. My cousin came over and gave me a new outfit: slacks, a jacket, a blouse.<br /><br />Mr. AOW gave me a rice maker, which my cousin picked up for him.<br /><br /><a href="http://longrange.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Warren</a>, my tech guy, and his wife sent <a href="products.berries.com/chocolate/Full-Dozen-Gourmet-Dipped-Swizzled-Strawberries-30005007?ref=HomeNoRef&viewpos=1&trackingpgroup=SHM" rel="nofollow">Shari's Berries</a>.<br /><br />My students brought treats every day on Tuesday through Thursday.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-87022719945112161592012-02-26T08:50:21.019-06:002012-02-26T08:50:21.019-06:00A very happy birthday to you AOW. Something to ce...A very happy birthday to you AOW. Something to celebrate for sure, to reach a certain age these days, to still be basically healthy and able to enjoy life, and to have Mr. AOW with you, I know it is special.<br /><br />As to cars, we don't trade a car in unless it gets to a point where we cannot depend on it to get us where we want to go and back.<br /><br />My Dodge Durango, the first year they came out with Durangos, 1998, is 14 years old, still looks almost new and still runs like a charm. <br /><br />Hubby's Dodge Ram pickup is 15 years old, still runs great and looks good too. We have never leased a vehicle either.<br /><br />Debbie<br />Right Truth<br />http://www.righttruth.typepadcomRight Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274108313586611205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-65451844738411830472012-02-26T07:25:04.226-06:002012-02-26T07:25:04.226-06:00FT,
I did get to celebrate my birthday. We put as...FT,<br />I did get to celebrate my birthday. We put aside our grief over the Mustang and splurged at Red Lobster. It's been ages since we've spent that much money on one meal!<br /><br />When Mr. AOW had his stroke, we had four cars, only one of them running properly. Mr. AOW was working on the SUV and was about to finish up when he was stricken. I sold that SUV the following spring. I had to <b>BEG</b> the county no to cite me for having a non-working vehicle on my parking pad on my back lot. The county tyrants did give me the waiver -- from September through June.<br /><br />So, for nearly two years now, I've had three vehicles. I mostly drive that Hyundai, the only new car I ever bought in my life; I traded in my Cash for Clunkers pickup truck to $4500, and Hyundai sold me the Elantra for $10,000 out the door. A real deal! We were going to have to junk that 1985 pickup truck anyway. The truck had been my father's and had only 50,000 miles on it, but was a lemon from the start.<br /><br />I may divest myself of the Crown Vic and get a minivan with handicapped-access features. Yet another decision to make!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-23439532362335284452012-02-26T07:19:26.417-06:002012-02-26T07:19:26.417-06:00Beamish,
Both of Fords that I have needed those in...Beamish,<br />Both of Fords that I have needed those intake manifolds replaced. Poor design, and Ford wouldn't stand behind fixing the problem. So, both have relatively new intake manifolds.<br /><br />If only you lived nearby!<br /><br />We may pass along the Mustang to my USMC cousin, who is stateside for the rest of his tour of duty. He wants a project car. As a pre-teen, he used to ride around with us in our Mustang and loves the car. He can have it on the cheap -- four good tires still with tits and custom chrome wheels. Mr. AOW is okay with this possible solution. We've sent word to my cousin to see what he says.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-39440170723140881052012-02-26T06:49:31.752-06:002012-02-26T06:49:31.752-06:00I wish I lived nearby, AOW. I'd gladly jack up...I wish I lived nearby, AOW. I'd gladly jack up and climb under your 'stang and check that intake manifold gasket for ya, for free.<br /><br />(or for your birthday!)(((Thought Criminal)))https://www.blogger.com/profile/17311656184275255223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-16053679096647208972012-02-26T06:48:21.693-06:002012-02-26T06:48:21.693-06:00Happy Birthday! I hope you're having a great t...Happy Birthday! I hope you're having a great time!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977090801334626461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-47153520147366229322012-02-26T06:44:57.211-06:002012-02-26T06:44:57.211-06:00Actually, this Mustang I have is a 4.6 liter.
oh ...<i>Actually, this Mustang I have is a 4.6 liter.</i><br /><br />oh man... the 5.0 L engine is so much more powerful ;)<br /><br /><i>As for "old lady cars," they do hold up well.</i><br /><br />Indeed, the bigger the better. Pretty much every car I've owned has been a big steel gas guzzling land yacht. Running out of options for those, of course, with "fuel efficiency" standards cutting down on the amount of fuel used by killing people in wrecks that shatter their Lego cars rather than just dent them.<br /><br />Oh well, there's always my 1-ton work truck or my dump truck ;)(((Thought Criminal)))https://www.blogger.com/profile/17311656184275255223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-70819260578069766832012-02-26T05:46:38.679-06:002012-02-26T05:46:38.679-06:00Hello again, AOW. I'm glad you are not in dang...Hello again, AOW. I'm glad you are not in danger of going without transportation. I was afraid at the first that might be the case.<br /><br />I can certainly relate to your husband's longing to drive again. While I still can, my driving is pitifully limited to a radius of no more than three-to-five miles. It's been that way for seven years.<br /><br />I too once enjoyed taking "motor trips" to see the sights and to visit old friends in far off places. It sure would be nice if that became possible again. It may. Who knows? Hope springs eternal.<br /><br />As for the handicapped-accessible van -- presumably with a chair-life platform -- I imagine there are all kinds of tax breaks you could get since that has become a necessity. Might be worth looking into.<br /><br />ALSO, it may be possible to RENT such an item. I know we rented a motorized hospital bed for my aunt after she got to the point where she literally had to be picked up and carried whenever she changed positions. Medicare also paid for her lift chair -- a handy item with a motorized seat. They cost about $700.00 as I recall -- probably more now, of course.<br /><br />Even though I disapprove of the fundamental concept that gave us Medicare, I'm not so foolish as to refuse to take advantage of it. One way or another we've PAID for it most of our lives.<br /><br />I hope you can manage to keep the Mustang, since it has so much 'romance' attached to it. That makes it very special, I know.<br /><br />I also hope you did get to CELEBRATE your birthday. Heaven knows you deserve it.<br /><br />~ FreeThinkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-7591327850219883122012-02-25T21:13:55.291-06:002012-02-25T21:13:55.291-06:00Happy Birthday AOW ! You have a "good Un &qu...Happy Birthday AOW ! You have a "good Un " ya hear !PALADINhttp://paladin.typepad.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-20842488623103323722012-02-25T19:00:53.916-06:002012-02-25T19:00:53.916-06:00FT,
It's not as if I NEED a muscle car. In fa...FT,<br />It's not as if I <b>NEED</b> a muscle car. In fact, the great pleasure I had is no more: Mr. AOW at the wheel and I in the passenger's seat as we took road trips -- convertible top down, of course. I like driving the car, too, but I just don't enjoy that Mustang as much as I used to. Losses! So many came with that terrible stroke that my husband had!<br /><br />I do have my 2009 Hyundai Elantra (about 13,000 miles on it) and my "old lady" Crown Vic -- both paid for as I typically buy outright instead of having a car payment. The Crown Vic is in great shape, but it has a lot of age on it --- almost 17 years.<br /><br />What I actually <b>NEED</b> is a minivan with a handicapped ramp so that Mr. AOW can access the vehicle with his scooter.<br /><br />Well, we'll see what the master mechanic says about the Mustang on Monday. I might luck out and have only an intake-manifold gasket to deal with.<br /><br />I am concerned that Mr. AOW will sink into a terrible depression if we don't have that Mustang sitting in the carport. One of his rehab goals has been getting strong enough to get into that car as a passenger. And, of course, he's always hoped that, one day, he'd drive it again -- if only in an empty parking lot.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-90735922499548218822012-02-25T18:05:03.335-06:002012-02-25T18:05:03.335-06:00Oh wow, you're still just a teenager. Compared...Oh wow, you're still just a teenager. Compared to me anyway. Happy Birthday and lots more.Black Sheephttp://www.newsbleat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-84411306218119268162012-02-25T16:28:10.262-06:002012-02-25T16:28:10.262-06:00AOW, leasing would probably be a good option for y...AOW, leasing would probably be a good option for you, I think.<br /><br />It costs me a little under three-hundred a month, and there was no down payment, because I have a good credit rating. I imagine you do too.<br /><br />A car payment is about the same, I think. I took a three-year lease with an option to buy at the end, which I won't do.<br /><br />I doubt if I'll ever buy a car again.<br /><br />If I did a lot of traveling, as I used to do, it would be different story.<br /><br />~ FTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-63064318366796625712012-02-25T16:10:35.160-06:002012-02-25T16:10:35.160-06:00I was very lucky, Beamish. As I said, if I'd b...I was very lucky, Beamish. As I said, if I'd been six or eight inches farther out into the intersection, I'd probably either be dead or a quadriplegic. <br /><br />Don't know why He should, but God has always taken very good care of me. I try not to be stupid enough to take it for granted. ;-)<br /><br />I'll dare give this much advice: NEVER assume that other cars will do the right thing. NEVER. "Everyone" is a maniac who has deliberately set out to get you. <br /><br />Horrible thought, I now, but I think we're safer if we're suspicious of other drivers.<br /><br />~ FTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-73952778727604902512012-02-25T14:12:16.466-06:002012-02-25T14:12:16.466-06:00Beamish,
Actually, this Mustang I have is a 4.6 li...Beamish,<br />Actually, this Mustang I have is a 4.6 liter.<br /><br />Just sayin'.<br /><br />As for "old lady cars," they do hold up well.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.com