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Wow! That is amazing.
An insurance company doing the right thing??? Kinda blows my mind.
Gotta say Allstate does seem to be OK… I got rear ended (not seriously thankfully) a couple of months ago and the person who hit me had them for insurance. I've had zero hassles with the claim. They made it very easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pax
I am tempted to just go with another Specialized Ruby because I know it fits me. My stolen bike was a 44cm. I went to the Trek store yesterday where my friend works and he put me on a 47 to try (on a trainer). We moved the seat as far forward as possible and swapped out the 90 mm stem for a 70 stem and I still felt like I wanted to be slightly further forward. That said, I rode a 47 cm Trek Lexa in Ireland for 10 days and it was set up according to the measurements from my bike fit on the Ruby- and it felt right from the start.
So I may take a look at a few other bikes - but no one ever has 44 cm frames in stock for me to try :(
Thanks- that link was quite interesting- the comparison chart especially.
I've had very positive claims experiences with Allstate also, both moto and car. But, several years after my last claim (long enough that I was confident that wasn't the reason, it was just the customer churn that insurance companies like to do), they jacked my premiums up so high I really had no choice but to switch. I could've bought a new bike (motorized or non) just with what I've saved in premiums. Progressive has a good reputation, but I was and still am nervous about switching to a company that I don't have any claims experience with.
Anyway it sucks it had to happen, but enjoy the bike shopping.
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Originally Posted by salsabike
just saw this....I use a tracker called Spybike. It’s made in the U. K. and I bought it last year in France. It fits into the steerer tube so you can’t tell it’s on the bike. Using a sim card it also communicates with your phone for configuration, movement warnings, battery levels etc. They were going to release one that fits inside a seat post. Don’t know if they have yet. It did take me awhile to figure out the best configuration. I only have to charge the lithium battery every two months+ to keep me in the range of 4-5 months of battery use. I’ve done test tracks a couple of times on rides into the santa monica mountains, to my office and back home and to a friends house.Quote:
Originally Posted by azfiddle
There is a Portland woman, Kris Akins, who is developing one called Bike Trak, which I heard will have one model designed to fit in the handlebars. It will probably be a good one according to a friend in Portland who knows about the development of it. Akins is also doing an app that will let police officers see a pop-up on their in-car computer or smartphones when a Bike Trak equipped bike registered as stolen is within 500 yards and can then help zero in on it.
Dear Michael
I prefer saying ‘independently owned and operated’ to your saying my marital status was ‘single looking for a husband’
Thankfully…no, make that I’m grateful….this contract is now FINISHED…….
YAY :D
Thanks- cool information on the tracking devices.
We've had excellent service from Progressive. Our rates even went down, despite the fact the Commonwealth thinks I am a bad driver, because I had 2 incidents in 3 years (one a parking lot fender bender). Unfortunately, one of the tickets was really 2 tickets, so I got to go to "bad driver" school, with the scum of the earth last summer. The teacher, who I am sure is used to dealing with the worst of society (she mentioned that she has had to have police escort people out of the room) did not believe me when I said I have a preferred driver rate from Progressive, and then she went on to tell me that I have to have high insurance rates, because I live in Concord.
Dear person who invented mail order pharmacies::
I hate you.
I have waited weeks to get a prescription that I need in order to breathe. Delays delays delays. You won't ship the prescription because it's more than $100 so you need payment but I have no idea that you need payment so I expected it to be shipped already. Then you chose the ridiculous DHL - USPS method of shipping which takes twice as long as normal packages. Then the stupid blizzard hit and that delayed things more. Now I find out through the tracking information that the post office claims to have left notice for me because my mailbox is blocked. Well my mailbox is not blocked and there's no notice anywhere. They are trying to deliver it to the wrong address. I don't even know if my local post office has it or if it's in another state somewhere. When I call the ^**%$%^&* pharmacy they say in the most patronizing voice possible that if the post office can't find it they will "investigate" and meanwhile I will be allowed to ask my doctor to send the prescription to retail pharmacy but of course tomorrow is Friday so by the time I reach the doctor it will be sometime next week. Did I mention I need this medicine to breathe?
And can I please go just one day without something going wrong?????????
I feel for you, NY. I stopped using mail order for my 2 meds. DH uses it for his Crestor, but that's it. I hope you get it resolved, the snow melts, and you feel better.
Ugh, sorry to read this NY. I also use mail order, and so far have only had a problem once with it. Quite frankly THEY should have contacted your local pharmacy to get you something today. Grrrrrrr
Ugh NYB. Surely hoping that your string of bad luck is over.
FWIW, if your meds are generic, sometimes you can even save money by buying them at a retail pharmacy. For me, with generic meds, even though I have to pay the insurance company's premium, to me it's worth the small monthly cost to support my local independent pharmacy (and I pretty much break even anyway, when I combine the meds that cost less than my mail-order co-pay with the ones that cost more). Most likely, your pharmacy can tell you the retail price for maintenance meds under your plan. My insurance company's website says only that they'll charge me more for buying at retail - nowhere does it say how much. But brand name drugs are another thing. I won't go mail-order unless I have to, but I switched from prescription to OTC eye drops because my cost to buy them retail is triple the mail order price (way more than it was in 2014), and I only learned that by refilling them that last time. :mad: :(
Many years ago, when I was in college in Philadelphia, I took a break from studying one afternoon and went shopping at Wanamaker's department store. While there I ran into our marching band director, a talented man who also directed several other musical groups on campus and also loved to cook. I remember he said to me, "When the going gets tough, the tough buy Cuisinarts."
Well I am not a cook. But after the emotionally exhausting experience of scaling the Great Wall of Postal Apathy to find the one person at the post office who was able to understand that the mail carrier was trying to deliver my package to the wrong address and that it contained medicine rather than something frivolous, I needed a giant dose of helpful people. So after work on Friday I went for the best kind of retail therapy. First I went to the Whole Foods near my office to stock up on yogurt. The cashiers there are always very friendly. Then I went to my LBS where I bought a clip-on fender for my mountain bike and a new Camelback bottle. I also enjoyed a nice chat with the owner. Then I went to the Container Store to look for a new tote bag or gear bag or something to keep my stash of extra jackets, tights and other layers for winter rides. For fall, winter and early spring rides I've been using a giant clear plastic bag to bring various extra clothes with me to the ride start so I can make last-minute additions or changes depending on weather conditions. But the bag is starting to tear and I would like to replace it with something more breathable. After wandering around the store several times and chatting with one of the friendly people working there, I chose a very large nylon tote bag
in a cheerful orange pattern. Then to make it easier to find small things like arm warmers and neck gaitors I chose a small nylon laundry bag from the travel section. I went with blue with orange polka dots for that. My plan is to keep the smaller bag inside the larger one. A more structured duffle bag with multiple sections would probably work a bit better but I really didn't want to spend that much money. And the colors of my new bags make me smile.
Dear Claude, I haven't seen you in decades but I hope you are doing well and enjoying a life full of music and good food. The way you arranged the songs we played taught me so much about music, the depth and layers and ways it could convey different meanings through something as simple as a tempo change. Thank you.
He sounds like an awesome guy. DS #1 was in band for years (gr. 5-12), and at his senior banquet, he gave the HS band director a huge hug. I think he meant it, too, but the guy was surprised.
I am glad you had a good experience at the container store. I have never been there, and next weekend we are going to go there, to go get organizers for the bathrooms in the condo. DH and I are going to use separate bathrooms, except for when we have guests, of course, as we are so used to having double sinks, after 20+years of that.
You will love having separate bathrooms. We had that in our apartment in Mexico, and even though they weren't luxurious by any means, it was luxurious just having our own space. Of course we're back to one tiny bathroom in the motorhome, so I am back to rinsing whiskers from the sink each morning. And sometimes crossing my legs when I need a toilet and he's in there. My DH spends more time in the bathroom than I do!Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
Right now we have 3.5 bathrooms. We still use the master bath at the same time, for "getting ready," brushing teeth, etc., as well as tandem showers. Once in awhile, DH will use the shower in the other bathroom on the same floor. It's more vying for the sink space than anything else. Plus, we won't have the storage room we have now. The only time I've ever had to "cross my legs" is when we were in our first apartment. Our first home had 2 bathrooms, no double sinks, and I did use the other bathroom quite a bit. But, we realized we needed to move when we figured out we are really only using the master bath and the half bath 90% of the time!
Yeah, I figured you had plenty of bathrooms in your current home since I know it is not a small house, but many houses are designed such that the master suite is quite separated from the other bathrooms, making them less convenient for use. We have almost always had more than one bathroom in our homes but always both used the master bath for that reason. Our Mexican apartment was unique in that it was small enough that the two bathrooms were right next to each other, so we could each use one without having to walk a mile, especially in the middle of the night! :D That was nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
From DH's side of the bed, the other bathroom now is as close as the master!
However, when we move, I won't make him go downstairs to pee in the middle of the night!
I would probably fall! :eek: That's one thing I always think about with the tiny houses with lofts. For young folks only. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
Dear dentist who thought it was a good idea to pull out half of my bicuspids (you know, the cornerstone of the bite) when I was 11 years old,
My present dentist thanks you from the bottom of his wallet.
#7crownsandcounting
(At least this one is far enough forward that it doesn't get the intense pressure that the molars do, and I can get a porcelain crown instead of another gold one. Thank goodness for small favors.)
Oak,
I feel for you. I too had many teeth pulled as a child, including my two "canines" on the bottom. On the top, the teeth behind the canines, plus one other on each side (I don't know the names of them), plus four wisdom teeth. I have a small mouth, and all the original extractions were done for orthodontia; the wisdom teeth later (when I was in college), since the two on the bottom were impacted.
I have a bunch of crowns, several including root canals, an onlay, and fillings in all the teeth (other than the front and canine on the top) that don't have crowns. Crazy! And also crazy expensive! I had to have many early fillings replaced by crowns many years later after cracks developed from the old amalgam expanding. Over time, I had all the amalgams replaced with either porcelain fillings or porcelain crowns, so at least my mouth looks "pretty" when I laugh -- no metal that shows. But it cost a mint!
Dear Body,
Nooooo! I am going away tomorrow and I am sick. Not horribly sick, but a mild version of my usual winter crud. I started feeling funny in my throat Monday night. Woke up yesterday with that still there, my eyes itching and my right eye tearing. Another round of the allergic conjunctivitis. My head is "full," but I am not having intense sinus pain, just occasional pain. No sneezing. Came home half dead at 6:45 PM, got in my jammies, ate dinner and went to bed. My stomach is slightly "off," but nothing bad, just the usual I get.
I have been using the over the counter eye drops for the allergic stuff ever since it was prescribed last fall. I also have been doing a tablespoon of ACV and honey in a cup of hot water daily. Restarted Claritin and Nasacort. I had gone back to Flonase, but it just irritates my sinuses. Woke up this morning with the sore throat gone, but the eye thing is driving me nuts. Not itchy, now just tearing in the right eye. A bit achy, stomach is still off, head is still so-so. I don't think I need to go to the doctor or need an antibiotic. Just hoping the eye clears up. Went out this morning to buy food for our stay up in Vermont and got some chicken barley soup at the natural foods store, too. I have an appointment to get my hair cut and colored at 2, and I will *not* cancel that.
It is going to be frigidly cold this weekend, so I am not happy right now. We sometimes do a short ski or snow shoe when we arrive, but I think I will skip that tomorrow.
Ugh Crankin, feel better soon!
The eye started to not drip/tear after lunch. It's still messed up, but better. I can feel my body going into recovery mode. Got my hair cut shorter again, so less fuss. Going to rest on the couch.
Glad it's getting better!
I had a mutant stye in my eye last week, it was huge... and popped up right before my interview, never been so thankful for aging droopy eyelids and glasses.
Feel better quickly Crankin! I've never had a stye but it doesn't sound like fun :(
I've never had a stye, either. I knew I was getting sick, though, because my eye looked sunken in and kind of stoned on Monday morning. Not crusty or red like regular conjunctivitis, but weird. I have now worn my glasses 3 days in a row. A record. My ear lobes are hurting from that.
Hope you're feeling better, Crankin. That does not sound fun, and right before a trip, too. :(
I am about the same today. Very achy, which is either good or bad. I get these weird aches, mostly on my left side, as I am getting better from illness. Just a little worried that it is going in my chest, but, no real terrible signs of that. We got here about an hour ago; no snow, really, so we may be just snow shoeing and hiking. I need to feel better when I get up tomorrow.
I recommend wine, lots and lots of wine. You won't even care if you're sick.
Ha, ha. Drinking some right now. I rested when our friends went out for a walk on the multi use trail. I feel a bit better, don't think it's just from the wine. We are planning our outdoor activity for tomorrow. I think the plan is to ski the few trails that are open at Von Trapp (the hills are alive) and then snow shoe there in the afternoon.
Will be leaving for dinner at 7.
Hope you're feeling better and can enjoy your snow play today!
I had a terrible night. Think I had a fever and now my sinuses are pounding. Going to have to go to Urgent Care. Not good, we only have one car and I don't want to ruin my friends' vacation.
Oh, bummer! Hope CC can fix you up quickly.
Hope you can get seen and get some relief soon.
So sorry Crankin, hope you feel better soon!
I decided to just hole up in bed. No urgent care. I just don't know if I really need an antibiotic. I took all my otc meds and a Tylenol, which I try to avoid, d/t liver side effects, but I can't take ibuprophin at all. My friend made a delicious breakfast of pecan encrusted French toast, which I dragged myself out of bed to eat. The horrible, really horrible body aches started disappearing a couple of hours ago, now I am sneezing (which is good). DH went to take our friends over to Von Trapp nordic center and then he will get me a few treats (bagels, plain yogurt). We mapped out a few local trails to hike tomorrow, Sunday, and Monday... high is going to be 2 degrees, so these are not 6 hour hikes. My goal is to stay in bed all day, and be able to go out to dinner tonight, and hike/snowshoe tomorrow. No wine for me :(. Just finished reading a really great book about a couple hiking the PCT and I have another one to start.
It's hard for me to stay in bed, but I am forcing it.
That's good, rest and fluids will help the most. Maybe a steamy hot bath or shower later.
I'm so sorry, crankin. If it is sinusitis, you likely wouldn't get antibiotics until the symptoms have been around more than 10 days. I second Pax. Lots and lots and lots of fluids and rest. Tylenol if you can't take ibuprofen. The steam will help open things up. Feel better soon.