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Nice Friday - the Duck company

October 1st, 2011 at 03:33 am

Today was teacher in-service. We got to go into work an hour late. Big Grin

I'm now up to the beginning of season 4 of Ally McBeal with yummy Robert Downey Jr. Big Grin Too bad he doesn't last very long on that season ... he could have probably lasted out the show (and maybe have saved it from its downward spiral in Season 5) if he himself hadn't taken a downward spiral. I'm just glad he was able to pick himself up and rejuvenate his career ... otherwise Iron Man 1 and 2 wouldn't have been half as good (with some other person playing the part.)

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I spent a lot of money at the grocery store today. I'm not sure exactly what was up with my thinking ... bought quite a few prepared meals, etc. I also bought a couple different cat sprays (the kind to keep cats from scratching things, the kind to attract cats to certain areas you DO want them to scratch, and a wet/dry cat shampoo) and a cat toy (it was $10 and so far seems to be a dud ... wonder if I can take it back??)

Any ideas on how to keep Kari out of my trashcan? I moved it away from anything jumpable, then she figured out that she could knock it over. So then I put it in the laundry room with the door closed ... and she figured out how to get under the door. Then I stuffed the door with a mat, and she figured out how to pull the mat out!! I'm out of ideas quite frankly. Frown

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Buddy (moms dog) apparently bit another person last week. My mom was taking him out to do his business, and a neighbor lady was behind the garage door. It drew blood. Frown She asked to see his shot records. Thank the Good Lord mom had gotten it together (finally!!!) and had him for his shots the week before. Oh yeah, he of course wasn't on a leash. This might get her to put him on a leash for a week or two, then she'll get too annoyed at the hassle ... or over confident in her "control" of him ... Ugh!!!!!

During this same phone call where she told me about this, she also essentially asked me to tell her why she shouldn't move in with this guy (the guy who's broken up with her 4 times in the last 7 months ...). I wasted my breath, all the while she was telling me what good advice/wisdom I had. The move in day was Thursday - haven't heard from her, so more than likely my words went in one ear and out the other. So I'll get to spend Thanksgiving at this guys house. Ergh!

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The same woman who gave me Kari told me yesterday that she is pregnant! She's 33, so not too much younger than me -- and she's single. I'm happy for her, even though maybe slightly jealous. She's due in May - so that's really pretty perfect.

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At our in-service today, the Duck Company (which starts with an Af and ends with lac) had a representative. I've had them before, and remember getting paid "wellness" benefits for doing things like getting a dental checkup and annual physicals, etc. Of course, I had them my first few years of teaching ... so I'm debating on whether or not it really makes any sense (financially) to go with them again. The cost has definitely increased since 1997 (ha ha!) I'm thinking of doing the accident/sickness/cancer plan, which would be around $45/month.

I'm 35 and relatively healthy (although in the obese weight range). I haven't had a real checkup in almost three years now, so who knows what may come up whenever I get one done (now that I have insurance again!) I am a certifiable klutz. And well, cancer, the incidences of that occurring in young people (relatively young ...) seem to be increasing rapidly ...

What do you all think? Is it a waste of money? Or, is it like any kind of (health) insurance, if you can afford it, you can't afford to NOT have it??

4 Responses to “Nice Friday - the Duck company”

  1. MonkeyMama Says:
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    Is that like disability insurance? I think health insurance and disability insurance are a MUST. The thing is you want something more broad that will cover everything - that sounds kind of specific. Though, if you can't get disability insurance otherwise, may be better than nothing.

  2. MonkeyMama Says:
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    P.S. I've always thought it was a must, being very healthy, due to accidents, etc. But you of course know we have been having all sorts of tumors over here - even non-cancer can be pretty devastating and come out of nowhere. My husband recovered lightning fast but I know a couple of people going through the same thing who are permanently disabled. It doesn't have to be a cancerous tumor to be financially devastating.

  3. Looking Forward Says:
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    We have our trash in like it's own little wooden cupboard. Or what about one that has a lid with a foot pedal?

    I wouldn't be too jealous of a single mother, unless daddy (or some family) is really commited and in the picture. Kids are WONDERFUL, but lots of work! Big Grin

    I think you should do whatever feels right to you on the insurance front.

  4. Jerry Says:
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    I totally agree with MonkeyMama... health insurance seems like it leads to such a financial drag until the moment that you need it, and then it is too late. Far too many people, even younger and healthy people, are completely financially ruined by unexpected illness or injury -- and sometimes they weren't uninsured, but only UNDER-insured.
    Jerry

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