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I have had the Acorn add-on for a few years and love the British/New Zealand/Australian shows offered. But now I see that Amazon Prime has "channels", including one called BritBox. Has anyone subscribed to that? I am trying to figure out the amount of overlap with Acorn. Thanks!

Anthem Blue Cross here in CA will only offer EPO plans next year, at least for Bronze level. The rep told me the EPO plans were "kinda like HMO's" in that you HAVE to go to in-network providers, otherwise nothing is covered.

I hear ya. $55 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lafayette, an east bay suburb of San Francisco. For this I have the privilege of driving in 6 lanes of slow traffic pretty much any time of the day. And that's on the surface streets, not just the freeways. :( So after 4 years of renting, I am...

I agree with you and Harley. The loan officers and mortgage processors and underwriters I'm currently dealing with can't seem to understand the simple brokerage and retirement funds I have. They keep asking for "letters of explanation" from me or my broker or my mother or my dog (neither of...

Get out the tissues for Vera season 6. Totally agree about Brenda Blethyn.

Following up on bestwifeever's suggestion of adding Acorn to Amazon Prime: I'm in a state of British TV bliss! Also, New Zealand. If you get Acorn, and like low key murder mysteries, check out Brokenwood Mysteries. Forget moving to Canada after the elections, I'm going to NZ. :coolsmiley: The...

oooh, thanks for reminding me, BWE! I had seen that a while ago and meant to investigate it further. I love the British TV series.

Been noticing over the past couple of months that Amazon Prime has a bunch of PBS shows, both Masterpiece (watching Arthur and George right now--had enough of WWII!) and documentaries. They must have done quite a deal with PBS. I'm such a nerd--I just added "The Mystery of Matter: Search for...

Oh! also agree about the "scenery" in Poldark. Could watch him all day....

Watching "The World at War" from the 70's. I first watched it in the 80's I believe, on PBS. Was astounded at how superficial our Us public education was about World War II. Highly recommend this series--Laurence Olivier is the narrator--makes it so mesmerizing to listen to, with subtitles of...

Just finished Episode 5 of Detectorists on Netflix streaming in California. :-) Check the new releases list, Yakers--hope you can find it! Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Assorted socks to make sock snakes for my grand babies. Am considering ordering a horse head squirrel feeder on the recommendation of the cashier at Ace Hardware. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Dectectorists. Sweet and quirky but not sappy. British of course. Slice of life characters but not in your face over the top types. I finished watching Season two of Broadchurch and needed something a bit lighter. Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Yippee!! Got the email about Broadchurch from Netfix this morning. I think I'll watch season one again just to remind myself of all the players and motivations. Supposed to rain here tomorrow--sounds like a binge watching day... Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

I had a similar thing happen to me the end of last year, Fermion, only with CoveredCA. Had to report an income increase in September of 2014. Went on the website as instructed. Had to sign up again for my Bronze plan. Something went wrong and it didn't go through, although I did not know it at...

Another vote for meetup.com. The first meetup group I joined was for English bulldog owners, about ten years ago. What a hoot to see 20 Bulldogs in one spot! Didn't make any friends from that group but had a great time. I love my meetup walking/hiking groups for good conversation. Have...

Not Netflix but Amazon Prime video: Grantchester. I guess it was on PBS Masterpiece earlier this year? Great acting (always love Robson Green) but more importantly it deals with social issues in postwar Britain in a gentle , thoughtful way. Not at all in the soap opera style that Downton Abbey...

I've been using an Aeropress for years and can't go back to regular drip coffee. Hmmm I've had a few recent Amazon Prime orders that have arrived a day later than promised. Anybody else having the same experience? Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

I had the same squirrel behavior here in the east bay today. Leaving Wednesday to visit #2 son and DIL in DC. I may be missing the dry 102 degree heat. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Even upside down, it looks like the Pelican Inn--is it?? Stayed there six weeks ago. Moonstone Beach is one of my favorites in all California! Hope you have a nice sunset tonight. :flowers:

Anxious to hear what you and your wife think of Brookings , Alan. Thinking of moving there with my honey in the next year or so. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Age: 61 Retired: 4ish years Gender: F Divorced 14 years after 21 year marriage, two kids, two grandchildren Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

I was so happy to see that, too, Alan. Got the series on DVD from Netflix a few years ago. Still as wonderful as I remembered from the 80's. Looking forward to streaming it this time. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Thanks Alan! Just finished season 4 o f Vera on Netflix DVDs, and I'm going through Brenda Blethyn withdrawal. I'll check it out! Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

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