Reply #34: Morning Marketeers...... [View All]

[AnneD]

:donut: and lurkers. And if I am not mistaken-gas freezes at certain temps too with diesel freezing at a lower temp than gas. That is why they reformulate gas around October in many parts of the country and why we have periodic shortages in the fall while the refineries switch over to make the winter blend.

Good to see everyone and I hope everyone takes precautions and prepares for a freeze. I am happy to report that I made it to my daughter's apartment in time and delivered her beloved pooch. It was an eventful trip. The economic down turn has been very uneven but every place has been affected. My cost to travel was moderate. I never paid more than $54 per night-even in California. Most stays were under that. I was surprised at the discounts I got just for asking. Gas went up in price the further west I went with the honors for the most expensive gas going again to California at $2.99.

On the day I was to leave my daughter's, I had an acute attack of pain in my right flank and shortness of breath-landing me in the ER. I got to experience first hand what mandated Nurse/patient ratios can mean to patient care. IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. I had some nice long chats with my Nurses and as colleagues, they dished the dirt. Nurses for years have tried to get ratio laws passed but we have been fighting Ins Cos and Hospital interests.
Laws on ratios and shift limits will need to be passed otherwise health care is doomed to be the sorry mess it is now. We never got a clear answer why I was having problems but we have some suspicions. I am doing better but the delay in leaving caused me to cut short my time in Arizona with Mom. My sincerest apologies to my running mate, Tansy. At this point I am just happy to be safely home.

I wish all a happy New Year, happy hunting and watch out for the bears.