Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Four

[Kenna]

Like they I always say, better to hang out with the weirdo you know than the weirdo you don't know.

Teaser: got a good flight video currently uploading to YouTube. Broke my "keep it short" rule but didn't want to speed up any parts, and it was hard enough to edit enough out of this morning's 20+ minute flight to get it down to 6:08. Good piece of music to go along with it too. YouTube says the upload will be finished in 3 hours 35 minutes. I'll post the link when it's done.

Tapping foot & waiting...I think i'll take a nap.

 

[2legsshrt]

How big is the box? Are you sure that it was really UHC who contacted you? I'd personally be real suspicious of someone who asked for my SS number when I knew they already had it.

In drone news: US hobbyists 'must register drones' from 21 December - BBC News

Yep it was them the form is completely filled out except the SSN. Hey I found out why Kanger changed the air flow. Apparently since they have gone to a higher resistance head 1.5ohm a lot of people are getting them and using them like a nautilus or another non subohm tank and they complained they had too much air flow on the second setting for mouth to lungers so they tightened it up now the people that use them for what they were designed for subohm and sort of TC they have to do some tinkering to get the air right because you need a little more then it provides but like me don't want it wide open because it doesn't get enough juice in.

 

[2legsshrt]

Well since changing to win 10 my HDMI plug no longer works. I guess I'll have to run into town and get a 15pin VGA cable and hope that works. My computer doesn't see the HDMI hopefully it will see the VGA

 

[Kenna]

Did my first dual coils on a Magma today. 28g, 2.5mm, 10/11 wraps, .9ohmss, 18.5 watts. This will be a good flavor tester for me. But, Dude, I subbed.

 

[Rotowoman]

Do any of you have the same problem I have with doctor and hospital bills and they pile up then the insurance coverage statements start to come in and there is so many different pieces of paper you don't know what to do with it. Let alone figure out what has been paid and what has not. Plus trying to keep track of the out of pocket expenses for the IRS. Now I get a letter from UHC saying they need our SSN to report it to the IRS. They have them a lot of times when I call them they bring up our acct by that number. I don't know how people who are not computer saavy get along. I can bring it all up on the computer. Its just crazy. I have a box with just health stuff in it.

Well, I'm blessed. I don't have the health issues that you do, so it is rather simple for me to keep up with what is going on. I have a 4 drawer file cabinet. I couldn't possibly keep myself organized without it.

If I had a lot of stuff to keep track of, I'd just find a good software program that would help with that. Oh, I do have another tool that is SO useful. I have a Neat Scanner. I can scan any document that I need to into files of my choice on their software. The scan quality is phenomenal, and if you have a decent printer and need to print out a copy, you do so. The print copy is super clear and accepted by the IRS.

 

[Iffy]

Now I get a letter from UHC saying they need our SSN to report it to the IRS. They have them a lot of times when I call them they bring up our acct by that number.

Quick drive-by... got put up our tree.

Call me paranoid, but I suggest contacting your doctor's office/med facility before proceeding in giving out your SSAN. Better yet, if you have a UHC rep in the area, bug him/her!

Later...

 

[MikeE3]

How big is the box? Are you sure that it was really UHC who contacted you? I'd personally be real suspicious of someone who asked for my SS number when I knew they already had it.

In drone news: US hobbyists 'must register drones' from 21 December - BBC News

I just heard this on the car radio this morning about registering any drone over 9 ounces @ $5 per drone. Not having any idea how much small drones weigh I was wondering if I heard wrong and was going to google it when I got home. Thanks BB you saved me the google search.

Yep it was them the form is completely filled out except the SSN. Hey I found out why Kanger changed the air flow. Apparently since they have gone to a higher resistance head 1.5ohm a lot of people are getting them and using them like a Nautilus or another non subohm tank and they complained they had too much air flow on the second setting for mouth to lungers so they tightened it up now the people that use them for what they were designed for subohm and sort of TC they have to do some tinkering to get the air right because you need a little more then it provides but like me don't want it wide open because it doesn't get enough juice in.

hmmm ... 2legs ... can just the 'bottom end of the new style be purchased and if yes would you have a link where to get them. I've got a couple of subtanks that I don't use because the 'tightest' air flow is still way too airy for me.

Did my first dual coils on a Magma today. 28g, 2.5mm, 10/11 wraps, .9ohmss, 18.5 watts. This will be a good flavor tester for me. But, Dude, I subbed.

 

[yiddleboge6]

Good Morning !!

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Seems I've reverted back to my "normal" cicada cycle.... One day of being a "daytime" person.... was nice though. Awake all night.....crashed and slept all day today...

Have to rush my coffee down...get dressed and ready to attend grandson's elementary school concert. Started with a a full set of drums a couple of years ago....last year a violin and ukulele....this year a flute...loves the potter's wheel....Not too hard to figure out which side of the brain seems to be dominate in my family...

See you later peoples...

 

[Sterno]

mat we already are in a chat
Google Hangouts

 

[Flowersoul]

I don't know. I had one when I got up this morning. Gracie sent it to me around 10 something last night. Waaayyyyy past my bedtime. I went to bed at 8 last night because I was really tired. Had sone of my crappy sleep night the night before last. Slept great last night! Slept solid through, with the exception of one potty call, until 6:30 this morning. Woke up well rested for the first time in a couple of days.
As far as the hangout invite, I'm really sorry I missed it. The only hangout devices I have right now are my phone and tablet and no really quiet place to join it from.

Matt, I did not send you an invite! That is so strange! I was sound asleep in bed at 9 pm.......now what the hey is going on???

ETA, but I did get one from you about half hour ago......but I'm headed for a nap right now after a very busy day......all the grandkids presents are DONE....and I mean, done.

 

[MattB101]

Matt, I did not send you an invite! That is so strange! I was sound asleep in bed at 9 pm.......now what the hey is going on???

I don't know. I just popped in to say hi and was with Scott and Sandra. They said you were napping. I'm going to try and make it later but, as usual, don't hold your breath. I've been going to bed early and sleeping well so I don't want to screw up a good thing.

 

[bigbells]

My neighbor's horses had trouble deciding whether they more curious or more afraid.

 

[Kenna]

Open the hangout app. It should show there with the name/handle of who invited you. Bells sent me a link to our regular hangout months ago and its still in my hangout "call log".

I looked, it's not there. I have a lot of invites on my phone, but don't use my phone for HO's. Only on my LT & I.d have to be signed into G+ to get them there.

 

[3mg Meniere]

Bells; I see you decided not to chase them around the field. Good idea, or great temptation?

 

[runamok]

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the Hall
Not a creature was stirring, not a warrior nor thrall.
And I in my armour, my shield and my helm
Was drunker than anyone else in the Realm.

I staggered upstairs and fell into bed
While four quarts of mead were ablaze in my head.
Then up from below came the sounds of a brawl
So I grabbed up my axe and ran down to the Hall.

I missed the last step and crashed down in a heap
Thinking, "Why can't those low-lifes downstairs go to sleep!"
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But two brawny strangers, wielding mallet and spear.

I said to myself, "We'll soon have them beat!"
Then I noticed ten warriors laid out at their feet.
I gave out a yell and leapt into the fray...
I'll always regret my poor choice of that day.

For the one laid his hammer to the side of my nose
And up, up, up to the rafters I rose.
Then came a lone frightened voice from the floor,
"Those are no mortal warriors -- that's Odin and Thor!"

Then they looked at each other and they said, "Battle's done.
Now they know who we are, it no longer is fun."
Then Thor raised his hammer, and his elbow he bent,
And with a loud crash, through the ceiling they went.

I crawled through the Hall and flung open the door,
Not really sure that I'd seen them before.
The snow bathed in starlight, the moon like a glede,
I saw them ride off on an eight-legged steed.
And I heard them exclaim, 'ere they flew out of sight,
"TO 'HALLA WITH CHRISTMAS,
WE JUST LOVE A GOOD FIGHT!"

 

[3mg Meniere]

I looked, it's not there. I have a lot of invites on my phone, but don't use my phone for HO's. Only on my LT & I.d have to be signed into G+ to get them there.

My primary email is live.com, and I rarely check my gmail account. Looks like I have been getting plenty of invites.

 

[Kenna]

My neighbor's horses had trouble deciding whether they more curious or more afraid.

That one was good! That.s the first time I've seen you go backwards. Those horses! What is that? IDK, but run! Where'd it go? It's gone, we're safe. RUN!

 

[bigbells]

Bells; I see you decided not to chase them around the field. Good idea, or great temptation?

Not a temptation. That fence is on the property line, and although I don't have a problem flying at altitude over my neighbors' places, I'm not going to do it just a few feet off the ground. Besides that, it wouldn't be fun for the horses and therefore wouldn't be fun for me. I like them horsies.

 

[MikeE3]

My primary email is live.com, and I rarely check my gmail account. Looks like I have been getting plenty of invites.

You can forward your gmail to your primary acc't if'n you like that. That's what I do as like you I don't use the gmail acc't for anything but google stuff.

 

[bigbells]

We brushed on the subject of height in the other thread, which prompts me to expound a tad.

I'm 6'4, very tall for my generation but today that would just be tall. Many years ago I came up with a good response when someone would say "my, you're tall!" I'd say "well, my mom didn't use enough shortening in her cooking". Badabump. The truth is that my mom used enough shortening that for a while, I was close to being as wide as I was tall.

Back in junior high school, some of my closer-to-the-ground friends established The Little Persons Club. They granted me an honorary membership. The charter members took their club seriously, and two of them (both dear friends) questioned my commitment and criticized me for failing to attend the meetings. One threatened me with expulsion. Unfortunately I didn't care, so they kept me in.