What are you doing?

[Timothy]

Spent the better part of the day wrapping Christmas presents and packing the boxes that need to be shipped, printed out the USPS shipping labels and have the boxes by the door ready to take to the post office.

I was quite surprised at the difference in cost between USPS and UPS to ship these packages. I did everything online and was pleased to discover that the postal service offers a 15% discount if you pay for and print your postage using their online service. Well, there's no downside to this.

All said and done, instead to having to go to UPS and pay $40 to ship my boxes, I did it sitting in my comfy chair and paid $24 to do it. Yeah! I'm a happy camper.

Two more boxes to ship and there's no question which route I'll take.

Great job, Katie!

 

[Andy M.]

Spent the better part of the day wrapping Christmas presents and packing the boxes that need to be shipped, printed out the USPS shipping labels and have the boxes by the door ready to take to the post office.

I was quite surprised at the difference in cost between USPS and UPS to ship these packages. I did everything online and was pleased to discover that the postal service offers a 15% discount if you pay for and print your postage using their online service. Well, there's no downside to this.

All said and done, instead to having to go to UPS and pay $40 to ship my boxes, I did it sitting in my comfy chair and paid $24 to do it. Yeah! I'm a happy camper.

Two more boxes to ship and there's no question which route I'll take.

That is cool. I think you can even call the USPS for free pick up.

 

[Dawgluver]

Spent the better part of the day wrapping Christmas presents and packing the boxes that need to be shipped, printed out the USPS shipping labels and have the boxes by the door ready to take to the post office.

I was quite surprised at the difference in cost between USPS and UPS to ship these packages. I did everything online and was pleased to discover that the postal service offers a 15% discount if you pay for and print your postage using their online service. Well, there's no downside to this.

All said and done, instead to having to go to UPS and pay $40 to ship my boxes, I did it sitting in my comfy chair and paid $24 to do it. Yeah! I'm a happy camper.

Two more boxes to ship and there's no question which route I'll take.

Good job, Katie!

The last few times I tried to print out labels for packages to send through USPS, their site said the service was unavailable unless I used their Priority Mail boxes or envelopes. I've always packaged my own, and had never had a problem printing shipping labels until a couple months ago. Wonder what's up with that?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Good job, Katie!

The last few times I tried to print out labels for packages to send through USPS, their site said the service was unavailable unless I used their Priority Mail boxes or envelopes. I've always packaged my own, and had never had a problem printing shipping labels until a couple months ago. Wonder what's up with that?

Their boxes and envelopes are all evenly sized for their machines and easy to spot for handling, makes sorting go faster. At least, that is my guess.

 

[Dawgluver]

Their boxes and envelopes are all evenly sized for their machines and easy to spot for handling, makes sorting go faster. At least, that is my guess.

I want to avoid trips to the PO, and now I can't even print labels at home. I'm wondering if it has to do with the size of our small local PO. I may have to call them. Grrr.

I'm still finding space for all the wonderful Costco stuff! Cooked a pound of bacon in the oven for freezing, and repackaged a bunch of stuff for storage.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I like going to the post Office, I have a few people there I like seeing and we have great conversations. They agree with me that there should be a Valium Salt Lick in the PO lobby.

 

[Dawgluver]

I like going to the post Office, I have a few people there I like seeing and we have great conversations. They agree with me that there should be a Valium Salt Lick in the PO lobby.

Now there's an idea!

 

[TATTRAT]

Friday treatments tend to wipe me out, so today was spent watching all 3 LOTR movies. Such a great trilogy. I hate wasting the day away, but I wasn't good for much else.

 

[buckytom]

hope you're felling better, tatt.

i saw that the trilogy was on today. i wanted to record it, but i just recorded 12 hours of st:tng on bba america on thursday, so i ran out of room, lol. i need to get a big esata drive.

 

[TATTRAT]

hope you're felling better, tatt.

i saw that the trilogy was on today. i wanted to record it, but i just recorded 12 hours of st:tng on bba america on thursday, so i ran out of room, lol. i need to get a big esata drive.

I love the BBCA lineup. You into Top Gear at all? Perhaps one of my favorites shows of all time.

Thanks. I went through this a year ago so I know what to expect, and this was session 7 out of 9(all oral, no infusions this tine around), hopefully over the hump.

 

[buckytom]

that's gotta be rough. i'll keep you in my prayers that it finishes quickly and for good.

i've seen a few episodes of top gear. funny show. i like the way the hosts bust on each other.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I love the BBCA lineup. You into Top Gear at all? Perhaps one of my favorites shows of all time.

Thanks. I went through this a year ago so I know what to expect, and this was session 7 out of 9(all oral, no infusions this tine around), hopefully over the hump.

Love Top Gear! Watch it all the time! Sorry you aren't feeling well Tatt! Treatments, are the worst! Oral or Infusions. Mom is 6 years out, I spent a year going back and forth to Colorado to help her out.

 

[LPBeier]

Tatt, I am so sorry you are still having to deal with all of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

As for me, I am spending a little time here at DC in celebration of the fact my IV treatments were stopped today when they finally realized that it had cured the infection and was now reeking havoc on the rest of me. So, I can watch the Grey Cup game tomorrow without having to take off for an hour. I still have to take pills to clear up the damage from the antibiotic, but hey, I can shower without having to have a bag taped to my arm to cover the IV port! You got to celebrate those small victories!

 

[buckytom]

LLLLLLLLLLLLL PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!

great to see you, and that things are looking up. <<hugs>>

 

[TATTRAT]

Tatt, I am so sorry you are still having to deal with all of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

As for me, I am spending a little time here at DC in celebration of the fact my IV treatments were stopped today when they finally realized that it had cured the infection and was now reeking havoc on the rest of me. So, I can watch the Grey Cup game tomorrow without having to take off for an hour. I still have to take pills to clear up the damage from the antibiotic, but hey, I can shower without having to have a bag taped to my arm to cover the IV port! You got to celebrate those small victories!

AWESOME!!! I agree, small victories are still a victory! Congrats!

 

[LPBeier]

Thanks, Bucky and Tatt! I felt all the love from all of you and just couldn't stay away.

As soon as this is all cleared up I can get back on track with my Chronic Pain Program. I had to put it on hold, but have a meeting in 2 weeks to determine if I am suitable for the last part of the original recommendations - an 8 week day program which includes all facets of self-maintenance. I probably won't get in now until January or March, but the workshop I went to in October has given me a lot to start with. I still have all the pain, but I am learning how to deal with it better.

One thing is to not overdue it at the computer so my hands get too stiff and sore, so I will be on less frequently than I was, but more than I have been the last few months.

 

[TATTRAT]

Thanks, Bucky and Tatt! I felt all the love from all of you and just couldn't stay away.

As soon as this is all cleared up I can get back on track with my Chronic Pain Program. I had to put it on hold, but have a meeting in 2 weeks to determine if I am suitable for the last part of the original recommendations - an 8 week day program which includes all facets of self-maintenance. I probably won't get in now until January or March, but the workshop I went to in October has given me a lot to start with. I still have all the pain, but I am learning how to deal with it better.

I know that the pain part can be just as mentally wearing, as it is physically. I too am waiting for that page to turn. The drugs they had me on originally have cause some serious issues/side effects(avascular necrosis)and I am in line for hip replacements now. The daily pain is something I have gotten use to but it is effect work, life, and just overall well being. I need to do something that doesn't involve narcotics.

Are you going to be seeing a specialist group/practice, or is it more like a class(if I am understanding correctly)?

 

[purple.alien.giraffe]

Tatt, I hope you feel better soon. LP, it's good to see you back and I'm glad you're making progress no matter how small.

Tonight is a night of backups at work. Watching a progress bar is only slightly more entertaining than watching paint dry.

 

[LPBeier]

I know that the pain part can be just as mentally wearing, as it is physically. I too am waiting for that page to turn. The drugs they had me on originally have cause some serious issues/side effects(avascular necrosis)and I am in line for hip replacements now. The daily pain is something I have gotten use to but it is effect work, life, and just overall well being. I need to do something that doesn't involve narcotics.

Are you going to be seeing a specialist group/practice, or is it more like a class(if I am understanding correctly)?

Tatt, I will PM you the details tomorrow so I don't take up this thread with it but it may be useful for you to see if any of the programs are available in your area. The first one was a workshop made up of people who all have chronic pain (or other chronic ailments) and lead by volunteers who also suffer. This next one is put on by the Pain Clinic of a Vancouver Hospital, which has been a model of others all over North America.

PAG, I understand about watching status bars - I have found them to be great sleeping aids!

Well what I am doing right now is saying good night all!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Good Night LP! Sleep well, no stealing the covers!!!