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    Knee Replacements

    Just wanted to update you. I had the TKA of my left knee on February 12th. I am doing well and have 105 degree range in that knee. However the pain and post op problems have been enough to make me put off the TKA of my right knee. I will get it done but not until my body recovers from this...
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    Increasing (?) costs for communications

    cellphone- $39. amonth- 300 minutes landline- $33. a month Internet and Cable- $114. a month
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    Arnold Has Spoken (Health Insurance)

    Rich in Tampa, I am curious as to your opinion on this. My nephew is a Dr. in England. People wait months for appts. over there. Doctor's who want to make any money at all go into private practice to serve the HAVE's who are willing to pay for their services and not have to deal with long waits...
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    Knee Replacements

    Thanks so much! I appreciate everyones input on this. My surgeon has been doing them for over 25 years and has never had an infection. I totally trust him. We have decided to have one done in mid-Feb. and one beginning of April. Momtwo
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    Knee Replacements

    I need to get 2 knee replacements. I have been suffering for years with arthritis and the pain has gotten unbearable. Has anyone here had this done? Thanks. Momtwo
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    How Long Have You Been Retired, UnEmployed, Footloose Fancy Free and Not Working

    DH and I retired for 5 years- 3 months also! Momtwo
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    How Old Were Your Parents?

    Mother- 21 Father- 21
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    Need Quick Help- anyone

    I appreciate everyone's help today. My brother is staying on till he can talk to a litigation lawyer and make sure of his rights and especially on the Cobra issue. He will do what they want till he is ready to resign and then give two weeks notice. All of your advice today was invaluable...
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    Need Quick Help- anyone

    Bottom line is he does not want to work for this toxic boss. However he has to make sure he is protected medically for his wife and his babies. Momtwo
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    Need Quick Help- anyone

    Rich or Martha, What kind of lawyer should he talk to? BTW, my brother has never had anything up to this point but excellent evaluations and been promoted rapidly up the ranks. Momtwo
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    Need Quick Help- anyone

    Here is the scenario. My brother filed a complaint against his boss with HR. The boss when he found out about the complaint filed his own complaint against my brother. HR answered my brothers complaint this morning along with the bosses boss telling my brother that he had 2 choices. He could...
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    Need Quick Help- anyone

    Does anyone know what the rules are regarding COBRA of medical insurance? If you resign your job, can you COBRA your medical insurance? Or do you have to get fired? Thanks. Momtwo
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    Homeowner Association Fee Survey

    $38. a month- approx. 600 single family homes. The majority of the dues goes to pay management company who oversees everything for us- we have 4 parks and alot of common area landscaping.
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    Decreasing Retirement Benifits

    Tell me about it! My DH was taken into the emergency room here in the Phoenix Valley by ambulance with possible heart problems. He had had 5 by- passes a year before. They did an EKG in the hall near the ambulance entrance and put him in the waiting room for 16 hours before he was seen. The...
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    Anyone in touch with OAP?

    OAP, my thoughts are with you. Stay strong and please if you feel up to it keep us updated. We care! Momtwo
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    How'd you spoil yourself when you feeling "rich"?

    We just had most of the house carpeted in top of the line Karastan Ultra Carpet and the bathrooms, entryway, and hubby's den-office tiled. Momtwo
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    value ,location and taxes on your home

    Valley of the Sun, AZ- 2045 sq. ft. home built 1999 Value- $300,000. PropertyTaxes - $1022. HO Ins: $300. Already downsized- no mortgage
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    Luxury Retirement Lifestyle

    We are spending a lot more in retirement on traveling and vacations than we ever did while working. Lots of luxuries like always flying first class! However I also care a great deal about my sons and their wives so plan on leaving a bit to them too! Momtwo
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    ? for the Well Traveled

    I am loving the Bar Harbor Sites, but this looks excellent also. We are looking to relax, shop, eat and sightsee. Cut Throat: What ariport would we fly into for this area? How far would the airport it be say from Ephraim? Thanks. Momtwo
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    ? for the Well Traveled

    I am loving everyone's suggestions! I am off to take a look at temps in these areas too! Momtwo
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    ? for the Well Traveled

    This area looks wonderful! Thanks. It looks like it would be easy to drive around! Momtwo
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    ? for the Well Traveled

    Rich, Do you need a passport to go to Canada? Is public transportation easy? I will have to go take a look at both of these places on the web. Thanks. Momtwo
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    ? for the Well Traveled

    My DIL and I are in need of some fun and unstressful R&R. We would like to go for a week to a town or city that you can either get around in easily with public transportation or using a car rental. We don't mind driving in small towns but driving in congested cities would be too stressful for...
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    June Electric Bill

    I think as you spend more time in the Phoenix area, you are learning to stand the heat better. I think our blood thins! Momtwo
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    June Electric Bill

    Our air conditioning unit is 7 years old. We plan on replacing it this winter not only because they are much more efficient now than even 7 years ago but because my worst nightmare is having it die and going without a/c for a few days waiting for someone to come and install a new one. For...
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