NWI INGO General Post - Part 8

[Snapdragon]

Oh, and speaking of glasses. On the new job, I have to access the patient charts on the computer, and the print is very small. My bifocals do no good. I got a prescription for computer glasses today, and I thought I'd have to pay through the nose to get them in an hour. Got a pair at LensCrafters for $149 out the door.

Cute frames too. Not designer, but IDGAF. http://www.lenscrafters.com/lc-us/essential-eyewear/8053672118087

 

[melensdad]

Moved Melen into her suite on campus, went to lunch and she tested her blood sugar levels ... Way too high ... Her insulin pump (Medtronics Mini-Med) failed today. We are almost 800 miles from home! Great timing. Give a call to Medtronics, explain what is happening, they are flying a new pump to us today, guaranteed delivery by 10:30pm this evening. In the mean time it's old school insulin injections every 3 hours. Fortunately she has syringes and supplies packed as a backup. Pumps are great but they last for about a year, maybe 18 months before they fail. Given they cost about as much as a nice used car you just can't keep a backup in the house, but Medtronics has replaced most of her pumps in about 12-18 hours. Longest we had to wait was about 28 hours, but that was only once.

 

[melensdad]

Well another problem.

The new insulin pump will NOT arrive tonight at 10;30. It will arrive tomorrow at lunchtime.

So we are extending our stay at the hotel. That means we will be home on Monday evening instead of Sunday evening. Melen is not happy. She needs an insulin shot every 3 hours. That means waking up every few hours all night long.

Great way to start our her second year at college.

 

[bradmedic04]

At least she's getting it out of the way while you're there.

 

[melensdad]

At least she's getting it out of the way while you're there.

Agreed. Its just a stress inducer for her. There is a sorority mixer tonight for her sorority. She is not going. I just booked a hotel for tomorrow night in Lexington, KY. That will allow us to stick around here until mid-afternoon and make sure the new pump is working, etc.

 

[Ericpwp]

Dicks in highland has .22 fed ae 50 rds for 2.50 limit 3.

 

[melensdad]

More issues.

Apparently there is bad weather somewhere (not where I am). Flights are delayed. Now we are here until 6:30pm Sunday night waiting for the insulin pump. That puts this at a 30 hour delay from when the pump died to tomorrow evening.

 

[bradmedic04]

Well, at least you'll get some extra time with Melen? Sucks....

 

[IN_Sheepdog]

Glad you found all the supplies in tote 37.

feeling for ya. My daughter went to Pepperdine in LA, and I think we Shipped 30+ boxes...

glad she is now out on her own in boston

 

[bradmedic04]

Glad you found all the supplies in tote 37.

feeling for ya. My daughter went to Pepperdine in LA, and I think we Shipped 30+ boxes...

glad she is now out on her own in boston

With pepperdine tuition, all that shipping must have been a drop in the bucket. Hopefully she had some scholarships...

 

[jedi]

Anyone ever been on a cruise?
Did you like it? Not like it?
Any recommendations, things to avoid?
When is off-peak season for these type of things?

 

[actaeon277]

Anyone ever been on a cruise?
Did you like it? Not like it?
Any recommendations, things to avoid?
When is off-peak season for these type of things?

Yea.
Cost 6 years of my life.

 

[jedi]

Yea.
Cost 6 years of my life.

Yeah but you only saw the little mermaid under the sea.

 

[jedi]

and
[video=youtube_share;awL4nMkVrtk]http://youtu.be/awL4nMkVrtk[/video]

 

[jedi]

at the 1:25 marker "death" is scary!
[video=youtube_share;9sV7TmjeHGU]http://youtu.be/9sV7TmjeHGU[/video]

**edit**
actually take that back death appears more in that video.

 

[Andy219]

My company is looking for conductors in Chicagoland, apply online if interested.

CN - Search and find a job in the rail industry in Canada and the US


[video=youtube;jBaaIbLYYCI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBaaIbLYYCI[/video]

 

[bradmedic04]

Anyone ever been on a cruise?
Did you like it? Not like it?
Any recommendations, things to avoid?
When is off-peak season for these type of things?

Pick one that doesn't break down, and that doesn't infect all its passengers with some terrible illness. Also make sure it doesn't sink.

 

[Bill B]

My company is looking for conductors in Chicagoland, apply online if interested.

CN - Search and find a job in the rail industry in Canada and the US

HA. I love those videos, so much BS in such a short amount of time.

 

[Andy219]

Lol, it's funny because some of that stuff doesn't pertain to the US, they make everything for Canada. But it gives a jist of it, for people who have no idea what to expect.

 

[gunbunnies]

Melensdad, going that long on shots has got to be a major pain.... Wishing her the best....

Jedi, you better pack a bigger survival pack if your taking a cruise.... they haven't had a spectacular track record lately....

Got to go blasting today...... but got drenched in the process.....

Did get to end the days shoot with a very good group at 400 yards in the rain.... not bad.... haven't done that in a while....