Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

No idea what you're all talking about, so naturally I'll butt in.

lol



ok, found some links.

https://www.evergreenmuseum.org/popular-exhibits

I was thrilled to discover they still had their Hiller Rotorcycle. I learned even more about Stanley Hiller. Fascinating guy.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAANHP6R0IE"]XROE Rotorcycle - YouTube[/ame]


edit: the submarine at omsi. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Blueback_(SS-581)

[Tcoat]

Home.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Home.

[humfrz]

RANT:

Medicare! .........

OK, so it's the time of year for "open enrollment".

I have paid into medicare for almost 50 years.

Now, why do I have to "enroll" .....????

OK, so I have to sign up .......

Now, the government splits it up into five basic parts (A,B,C,D) plus medigap (what the hell ever that is).

Oh yes, then they thrown the "donut hole" to make it even more confusing.

Enter several major companies (at least 8) that want to sell you "parts" of the various coverages.

Each of the companies have several "plans" and combinations of plans ...... that all cost money!

Now, 4 parts x 8 companies x 12 plans per company = 384 combinations X two of us = 768 combinations. NOT counting compounding by medigap options and the rolling donut holes.

Again, WHY do I have to pay more ........ I've already paid in for almost 50 years .......



Screw it ......... I'm gonna just take a nap ........ I have another week to figure it out ........


END OF RANT


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

RANT:

Medicare! .........

OK, so it's the time of year for "open enrollment".

I have paid into medicare for almost 50 years.

Now, why do I have to "enroll" .....????

OK, so I have to sign up .......

Now, the government splits it up into five basic parts (A,B,C,D) plus medigap (what the hell ever that is).

Oh yes, then they thrown the "donut hole" to make it even more confusing.

Enter several major companies (at least 8) that want to sell you "parts" of the various coverages.

Each of the companies have several "plans" and combinations of plans ...... that all cost money!

Now, 4 parts x 8 companies x 12 plans per company = 384 combinations X two of us = 768 combinations. NOT counting compounding by medigap options and the rolling donut holes.

Again, WHY do I have to pay more ........ I've already paid in for almost 50 years .......



Screw it ......... I'm gonna just take a nap ........ I have another week to figure it out ........


END OF RANT


humfrz

I don't know what any of this means.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Speaking of that, did anyone figure out what that big, chrome lever on the side of that open wheeled racecar was for .. ??

humfrz

Shift lever?

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

RANT:

Medicare! .........

OK, so it's the time of year for "open enrollment".

I have paid into medicare for almost 50 years.

Now, why do I have to "enroll" .....????

OK, so I have to sign up .......

Now, the government splits it up into five basic parts (A,B,C,D) plus medigap (what the hell ever that is).

Oh yes, then they thrown the "donut hole" to make it even more confusing.

Enter several major companies (at least 8) that want to sell you "parts" of the various coverages.

Each of the companies have several "plans" and combinations of plans ...... that all cost money!

Now, 4 parts x 8 companies x 12 plans per company = 384 combinations X two of us = 768 combinations. NOT counting compounding by medigap options and the rolling donut holes.

Again, WHY do I have to pay more ........ I've already paid in for almost 50 years .......



Screw it ......... I'm gonna just take a nap ........ I have another week to figure it out ........


END OF RANT


humfrz

I think the idea is to keep retired people busy trying to figure it out. I mean, what else were you going to do this week?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Yes exactly like that. Luckily there was a couch to break the fall though. I currently look just like you did when we got to your place Thusday morning.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I think the idea is to keep retired people busy trying to figure it out. I mean, what else were you going to do this week?

Well he started out the week by trying to kill us both with a parking garage pillar.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Speaking of that, did anyone figure out what that big, chrome lever on the side of that open wheeled racecar was for .. ??

humfrz

Yes. It was originally the mechanical brakes. When they added hydraulic brakes later they sometimes left the handles. I read that the guys with the new brakes would grab the unhooked handles going into a turn so the people behind them would think they were braking and slow down.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

RANT:

Medicare! .........


END OF RANT


humfrz

Aren't you a vet? Why not VA?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Aren't you a vet? Why not VA?

Wrong side.

The North won.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Aren't you a vet? Why not VA?

I've thought about that ....... however, the wait time for an appointment is usually longer than the illness lasts.......

I'd still have to figure it out for mrs humfrz ......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yes. It was originally the mechanical brakes. When they added hydraulic brakes later they sometimes left the handles. I read that the guys with the new brakes would grab the unhooked handles going into a turn so the people behind them would think they were braking and slow down.

Ah ...... ha! Good research .......


humfrz