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  1. Helen

    What's Your Buzz?

    I've had insomnia since my hormones started changing, so a really good night sleep gives me the best buzz. After a goodnight sleep a fun game of tennis or a long walk or hike is the best.
  2. Helen

    2024 Travel Plans

    We are currently escaping the winter from Dec - April and will drive home early May from AZ and then Palm Springs. We just finished booking a week in NYC and a week in Beacon Hill in Boston in June. We will do some camping in the PNW during the summer then will spend Mid December - Mid April...
  3. Helen

    I "made" $65K today. Why am I having a hard time donating to charity???

    I also love that the OP is helping out the working poor with the very generous tips!!! Those waitresses could be the ones whose kids are sleeping on the floor.
  4. Helen

    Vivity or PanOptix

    I'm sorry. I hope your doctor has good news for you on the 18th.
  5. Helen

    Vivity or PanOptix

    Lawman, has your vision improved? Sending you well wishes.
  6. Helen

    What is the last thing you ordered from Amazon?

    I've been following the flashlight sub on reddit. Wow, there are some people that are really into and knowledgeable about flashlights - who knew! It is a bit on the contagious side though I like the ones with the simple user interface very aren't that expensive. I was really disappointed in...
  7. Helen

    Vivity or PanOptix

    I have an appointment with Dr. Devgan in early February for a consultation.
  8. Helen

    Blow that Dough 2023

    I have been wintering in Palm Springs for the last four or five years. This year I will be there from February - April. Since the appointment is in early February I should be able to get both eyes done and do the follow up appointments. I really like the Dr. in LA. I've watched his YouTube...
  9. Helen

    Blow that Dough 2023

    We are leaving a week from today for two months in Phoenix and three months in Palm Springs, Phoenix will be via VRBO and Palm Springs in the same condo we've rented for five years. While I'm in Palm Springs I will have cataract surgery. I have an appointment in LA on February 6th and an...
  10. Helen

    The Summer of 2023 - Freedom from Cataracts

    Dr. Uday Devgan is a top ophthalmologist with an impressive background and provides interesting and educational videos on eye surgery. The first video is three years old but shows what vision looks like with different lens types: This second video discusses the limitations of the Vivity IOL...
  11. Helen

    The Summer of 2023 - Freedom from Cataracts

    I booked an appointment today for when I am wintering in Palm Springs. The appointment is for February 8th. I have astigmatism and need glasses for both distance and reading. I am hoping the multifocal Toric lens will work for me. I do not want to have to use readers to read a menu or use my...
  12. Helen

    For old-timers on ER.org

    I too miss members from the past. I don't post much, but I've been here 19 years. I came here from Intercst's Retire Early board on the Motley Fool.
  13. Helen

    What Is Your Favorite Scary Movie?

    Decades ago my niece and nephew were staying with my parents, my dad was approaching 90, my niece and nephew were in grade school and I was tasked with renting a movie from Blockbuster. Anything with the F word was out and there was a huge age gap so it was a challenging choice to make. I...
  14. Helen

    Millions Unprepared For Retirement

    There are a lot of workers, including older workers, in low paying jobs. I'm not sure how some people are getting by while working full time.
  15. Helen

    What's your recent concert?

    I would love to see Kansas, especially in a smaller venue. Either I missed the west coast part of their tour or they are skipping us. https://www.kansasband.com/tour-dates/
  16. Helen

    What did you do today? - 2023/2024 version

    I've been working in the garage to turn it into a haunted garage. We are having a party the Saturday before Halloween, we are inviting 60+ friends and neighbors. My spouse's niece is flying in from St. Louis and two friends from Boston are flying in as well. Another friend will be acting as...
  17. Helen

    Post your favorite 70s/80's one hit wonders here.

    The Weather Girls. "It's Raining Men'
  18. Helen

    Post your favorite 70s/80's one hit wonders here.

    Steam. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss him Goodbye:
  19. Helen

    Eplee maneuver fpr Vertigo (positional)

    I was a patient of Dr. Epley. The maneuver is a series of head movements which can put the crystals within the ear back into the position they belong. Unfortunately, my problem was Meniere's and he wasn't able to help me (his treatment works best for BPPV symptoms.) He really tried everything...
  20. Helen

    Poll: Peanut Butter, Smooth or Crunchy?

    Trader Joe's crunchy with salt!!!
  21. Helen

    Post your favorite 70s/80's one hit wonders here.

    My favorite Squeeze tune is, "Another Nail for my Heart"
  22. Helen

    RIP David McCallum

    I think Bewitched was the best show on television.
  23. Helen

    RIP David McCallum

    Diana Riggs could really throw a kick!
  24. Helen

    Sleep pattern and sleeping pills

    I get restless leg syndrome at night if I don't take it.
  25. Helen

    Complicated(to me anyway) state residency questions?

    What happens if you have a home in two different states but don't spend six months and a day in either state? We live in Oregon and are thinking about buying a second home in AZ. We currently winter in Palm Springs, this year for four months and two months in AZ. When we return to Oregon we...
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