Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Seven

[2legsshrt]

Since I did not make the arrangements I do not remember the name of the service company. I stopped using landlines many years ago so the unit I had was one that was made specifically for cells. When the alarm went off the company immediately called the number they were given. If no answer, they had a second number to call. If still no answer they called 911. I had a an alert necklace, and/or a watch-type wrist band and/or a doobie to put in my pocket. Any or all of those could detect a noise that sounded like a fall, a voice asking for help and it even had GPS so the alarm would locate me geographically so totally covered. I also don't remember the cost. I knew it was going to be used only for a short time so whatever the cost it had to be done.

I'm wondering how did the doobie play into it. Must have been a different kind of doobie then I'm thinking

 

[DavidOck]

Thanks David... I'm sending everyone's responses on to my daughter...as she is the one who will be deciding what she can get for me. Totally up to her in the end....not something I could afford monetarily, so she will be providing it for me....

It DOES provide some peace of mind! MIL has her house adjoining ours, but she's alone from after dinner to the morning, and it's good to know that she can call for help without having to make it to a phone.

 

[3mg Meniere]

My aunt has one. She has had a number of strokes. Her husband died six months ago. But family is not comfortable with her living alone during the winter. Most of her kids are still working, and all are out of town.

 

[Janet H]

Anybody have any experience with any of the life alert/medical alert systems? Pros? Cons?

I was almost afraid that you'd take a spill or something. Glad to know that you're just gathering information.

Today started out good. I had a Dr. appt. on the SW side of town. As I was leaving the parking lot I couldn't I couldn't get my Jeep out of reverse. I called the garage that has handled my vehicles for 10 or so years. They recommended a towing company. I called the towing company and they said that they would send a truck right out. I was sitting in my Jeep and settled in for a long wait. Not 5 minutes later the driver showed up. He checked it out and the linkage had broken for shifting the Jeep. Long story short we got the Jeep to the garage and the part was ordered. It should be in tomorrow and I'll have my Jeep back.

Well that was a hassle, but at least it's getting resolved quickly. I'm glad you didn't get stranded for long. Vehicles are wonderful things until they aren't.

 

[lulu836]

I'm wondering how did the doobie play into it. Must have been a different kind of doobie then I'm thinking

A doobie is a widget for a person's pocket. On 5th and 6th Sundays in February they morph into roundtoits and are worn as a decoration on the other side of a jacket or sweater. K?

 

[DavidOck]

Like this?

 

[2legsshrt]

A doobie is a widget for a person's pocket. On 5th and 6th Sundays in February they morph into roundtoits and are worn as a decoration on the other side of a jacket or sweater. K?

Ya see you learn something everyday. I've only heard of the hand rolled type with the green stuff in it.

 

[2legsshrt]

Hey Yiddle, see now you know why I call this thread, The Fogey Place. That's what I always say when Ginny or Gdaughter asks me who I'm talking to. The Fogey's

 

[2legsshrt]

Well I had another SXmini give up the ghost. Dang these Chinese only lasted 3 years of everyday use. Just can't get good help.

 

[2legsshrt]

Has anyone noticed any price fluctuation from the Tariffs. So far I haven't.

 

[yiddleboge6]

Has anyone noticed any price fluctuation from the Tariffs. So far I haven't.

You won't be seeing it just yet...

"The US tariffs start at a rate of 10%, before rising to 25% at the end of the year. They come into effect on September 24, and will apply to thousands of Chinese products, ranging from food seasonings and baseball gloves to network routers and industrial machinery parts.
China's new tariffs will be levied at rates of 5% or 10%, depending on the product, from the same date, China's state council said.
More than 5,000 US goods will be affected, including meat, nuts, alcoholic drinks, chemicals, clothes, machinery, furniture and auto parts."

 

[Kenna]

Today started out good. I had a Dr. appt. on the SW side of town. As I was leaving the parking lot I couldn't I couldn't get my Jeep out of reverse. I called the garage that has handled my vehicles for 10 or so years. They recommended a towing company. I called the towing company and they said that they would send a truck right out. I was sitting in my Jeep and settled in for a long wait. Not 5 minutes later the driver showed up. He checked it out and the linkage had broken for shifting the Jeep. Long story short we got the Jeep to the garage and the part was ordered. It should be in tomorrow and I'll have my Jeep back.

Oh no! I hate car problems. I always panic. Really glad it can be fixed.

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[Kenna]

Thank you for the input... I live alone....am alone 24/7 with the exception of twice a month grocery shopping trips via a volunteer shepherding group. Daughter has become very concerned, that with my age and health, I could find myself in a position of needing assistance and unable to obtain it. So....she asked me to find out what I could about life alert systems....

I'm very glad you are getting this, Yiddle. I've worried about you, 3mg, & OB being alone & something jappening. You especially, since you never have reliable neighbors to keep an eye out. Mom & I handle these things ourselves, although she can't do anything but call my sister or our griend nearby. She has difficulty being understood on the phone unless you are used to hearing jer. It's worse when she gets aggitated. This is a great thing to have!

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[2legsshrt]

I agree Kenna, I worry about all you guys that live alone. Anybody heard from Mama Tried?

 

[Diver9543]

The jeep is ready to be picked up. Now I am waiting for my daughter to come to pick me up and go get it. $225 for parts and labor. It could have been much worse if I had gone to the local dealership.

 

[yiddleboge6]

Anybody heard from Mama Tried?

Not a peep... No posts at all on his FB pages...sent him an email a few months back....no response...

 

[3mg Meniere]

I'm very glad you are getting this, Yiddle. I've worried about you, 3mg, & OB being alone & something jappening. You especially, since you never have reliable neighbors to keep an eye out. Mom & I handle these things ourselves, although she can't do anything but call my sister or our griend nearby. She has difficulty being understood on the phone unless you are used to hearing jer. It's worse when she gets aggitated. This is a great thing to have!

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My neighbors all form a supportive community. I go out and about regularly, and most have my phone number. If they didn't see me for a few days, calls would be made. And it is altogether likely that I will be going to SE Iowa to stay with the before-mentioned aunt for the coldest six weeks of the year.

She started smoking again. She told me that I am kidding myself with vaping, that it is more risky than smoking, even though I no longer use nic.

 

[DavidOck]

I imagine you've tried to educate her...

So, just tell her how much money you're saving.

 

[MikeE3]

She started smoking again. She told me that I am kidding myself with vaping, that it is more risky than smoking, even though I no longer use nic.

Sheesh!

 

[2legsshrt]

My neighbors all form a supportive community. I go out and about regularly, and most have my phone number. If they didn't see me for a few days, calls would be made. And it is altogether likely that I will be going to SE Iowa to stay with the before-mentioned aunt for the coldest six weeks of the year.

She started smoking again. She told me that I am kidding myself with vaping, that it is more risky than smoking, even though I no longer use nic.

That's the same thing that I get occasionally and there is something I found out. It's just like Trump, it's not worth arguing over cause you get nowhere with it.