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Eric Idle's 'Always look on the bright side of life.'
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I ordered myself some DVD movies today as a belated Xmas gift so I'll have something to look forward to each Saturday night during January
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Below freezing temperatures throughout, prayers for those challenged to just keep warm. Stay smart!
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MsMadge,
Get yourself a little relief with the bills.
Copy all your Mom's insurance cards, return them with the bill in each envelope.

This will confound the enemy, they will need to double check to confirm if both insurance companies have fully paid. Then they will check her Explanation of Benefits,
(OR send a copy of that too)! And often, the EOB says the maximum your Mom should owe. You will be helping the providers figure this all out for you.

Many will never send you a bill back. Others may adjust the bill accordingly.

KEEP COPIES if you want.

I know this is hard, and such a worry for you. This process will give you some much needed time to pay some bills. Then, you can always make payment arrangements, monthly.

How is that?
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lol - cwillie, I am with you. I think snow shoveling is a good form of exercise! I want to clear the sidewalk but it is bitterly cold today and I'm not sure if I should risk frostbite or just wait.

Maybe just say inside and enjoy some cheese and crackers.:-)
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We actually use the boxes of paperwork for insulation, if and when it gets cold at night in So. Cal. Lol.

SS sent me so many 5-6 page letters since October, that I have no idea what my income will be this year.  But I have enough insulation if the heat pump goes out.
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MsMadge, if I had all the paperwork you Americans have to put up with I would run away. Seriously.
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Cwillie,
Sounds like a bit of good therapy, but yes go inside get warm and have a cup of good cheer

Of course, if you'd like to come over and sort through all of mom's medical bills some of which I don't open just randomly move from the kitchen table to the living room - you're more than welcome!
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Cwillie,
Makes you one with nature!
Have a Happy New Year, full of good exercise.
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I've spent the morning clearing snow, 4 or 5 inches of light fluffy stuff is exactly what my little Snow Joe was made for. It was just enough activity to be exercise, but not enough to be work. It was cold enough that my cheeks are red, but not so cold that I'm feeling numb. I was enjoying myself so much that I cleared off the deck, made a path to the compost and then used the roof rake for good measure, I was reluctant to come inside. Does that make me weird?
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My favourite thing is bumping threads above troll threads!
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I am a teacher and have spent one of my two precious weeks off making sure things are okay for my mom. My dad died about a year and a half ago and as my mom puts it she got all the money and I the responsiblity. My sister helps sort of but we've become estranged. Yesterday I drove 7 hours to take my mom to her v remote home. I'm here with her today enduring well meaning but torturing remarks when all I want to do is go home (another seven hour drive). Today she just wants me to take care of myself (drink tea and hang out). I just want some time by myself. I feel I have no right to complain about anything but it doesn't stop me from complaining in my head.
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I am a teacher and have spent one of my two precious weeks off making sure things are okay for my mom. My dad died about a year and a half ago and as my mom puts it she got all the money and I the responsiblity. My sister helps sort of but we've become estranged. Yesterday I drove 7 hours to take my mom to her v remote home. I'm here with her today enduring well meaning but torturing remarks when all I want to do is go home (another seven hour drive). Today she just wants mt to take care of myself, drink tea and hang out). I just want some time by myself. I feel I have no right to complain about anything but it doesn't stop me from complaining in my head.
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Dear Dorianne and cwillie,

Thanks for the suggestions. I still haven't found my bars yet, but maybe later in the week.

Merry Christmas everyone! Wishing you all love and peace.
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Now sing we, now rejoice,
Now raise to heaven our voice;
He from whom joy streameth
Poor in a manger lies;
Not so brightly beameth
The sun in yonder skies.
Thou my Savior art!
Thou my Savior art!
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Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down his sweet head
The stars in the sky
Look down where he lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The poor baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying he makes
I love thee Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle
'Til morning is nigh
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down his sweet head
The stars in the heavens
Look down where he lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on…
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Ok so I picked up a box of Nanaimo bars from M&M this evening. Good but....still not as good as grandma's!

What I remember most about hers was how thick the layer of chocolate on top was. And it was real, melt-all-over-your-fingers chocolate. And the base was chewier, and there was just something about the buttercream that's different. Damn, I wish I'd gotten her to teach me how to make them her way!
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Oh, M&M! I never thought to look there but now I am! It's almost right across the road from mom's place, lol.
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I agree that the PC nanaimo bars are disappointing. Every little bakery here sells them though, and I think maybe the ones from M&M were pretty good too.
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Ooh, yeah, that is a scary route for driving! BFF's son and daughter-in-law are living in Edmonton but thinking of taking that route to come home for Christmas....because it has better cell service! I couldn't believe it! But then I don't have a toddler that needs to be entertained, lol. I hope they come down the other way, though.

I don't know if it's the same in AB, but our Superstores and Extra Foods sell big flats of frozen Nanaimo bars.
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Hi Dorianne,

We are neighbors and I'm in the province next door.:-) Still have family in Vancouver but I haven't been out to visit since 2008. Driving through Golden always freaks me out.

When you mentioned Nanaimo bars, I haven't seen them in awhile but I will have to go and look for them this weekend. Crazy to think Christmas is only 5 days away.
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cdnreader, what province are you in? I'm in BC - born in the interior, raised in Vancouver, settled in the interior.

cwillie - you might be lucky to have a good supplier of Nanaimo bars - all we get here are the President's Choice ones that come frozen. Not even close to grandma's! Or maybe it's my memories, lol...
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Mmmmm, nanaimo bars. I've only made them once, I think the store bought ones are just fine (well, most of them). I did a west coast trip with my girlfriends about a hundred years ago and we spent some time on the island, but I don't remember Nanaimo. We must have passed through to get to Pacific Rim park though?
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Hi Dorianne,

Happy to meet another Canadian. Yes, I love those Nanaimo bars! But I haven't yet visited Vancouver Island.

Just tonight I had pizza with bacon, spicy chicken and pineapple. Its one of my favorites.
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Nanaimo bars. Definitely one of my favourite things.

Have you guys ever had Nanaimo bars? Canadian specialty. Mmmmm. My grandma used to make 'em. She said they were expensive to make so she only made them at Christmas. The store bought ones are garbage in comparison.

Have you guys ever been to Nanaimo? Lovely place on Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island is also one of my favourite things. :-)

Also....BUMPing this over the troll threads. :-)
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I'm a shortbread lover as well. Unfortunately, I indulge in it all year 'round.
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Dear Countrymouse,

I'm with you when it comes to loving shortbread as well. Its the time of year for it, so I think its okay to indulge a bit.:-)
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I was at fave sis' house today. I'm feeling so guilty for spending money on purchases. I finally told her that I bought several realistic dolls. And one of them is very expensive. Sis had this sympathetic look and said, "Oh, you bought a doll to be your family?"

I stared at her confused. She said that her coworker is like me - single, no children. So her coworker bought a realistic baby doll, changes it, feeds it, etc.. like a real baby.

I looked at sis with horror. No!! Two of the realistic dolls will be used to guard against the bad spirits. I'm going to set them to face all entrances and ask them to guard the entrances from the bad spirits. And the 3rd one... I gave her a sheepish look and said, "I always regretted getting rid of my realistic twin dolls because you were afraid of them."

Sis looked apologetic and said, "I was always sorry that you got rid of them because I was afraid of them. It's my fault that I watch horror movies. That's why you're not afraid of dolls because you always avoided watching scary movies." Sis shuddered... She's still scared of dolls - especially those that looks so real...

I told sis that the 3rd doll is Not going to be treated like family. It's just a doll that I want. Hehehe... I'm currently window shopping on Ebay for it's eye glass frames because it doesn't come with eye glasses.
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Nom-nom-nom-nom-nom CDN!

There is a Youtube video "pig eating crisps" - that's me with the millionaire's shortbread!
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For the last two years my colleague gifts me with the best crushed walnut and chocolate chip cookies. I refuse to share with anyone!:-) I try to savour each cookie but its hard.
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