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Post by trailboss on Dec 26, 2021 19:28:01 GMT -5
I have to head off to Utah, and Colorado on Tuesday, wish I could have departed today and been home by Tuesday...it looks like it will be snowing the entire trip.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 26, 2021 20:02:59 GMT -5
I have to head off to Utah, and Colorado on Tuesday, wish I could have departed today and been home by Tuesday...it looks like it will be snowing the entire trip. Are you going to have to put on chains? I always thought that looked like the worst chore. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 26, 2021 21:14:52 GMT -5
Be safe out there, Charlie.
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Post by Silver on Dec 26, 2021 21:19:06 GMT -5
Take care, be safe, Charlie.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 26, 2021 21:26:46 GMT -5
I have to head off to Utah, and Colorado on Tuesday, wish I could have departed today and been home by Tuesday...it looks like it will be snowing the entire trip. Are you going to have to put on chains? I always thought that looked like the worst chore. I hope not, but we will see. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 26, 2021 21:32:50 GMT -5
Think I mentioned a week or so ago my brother tested positive for COVID a couple days after we all spent the weekend together for family Xmas. Now Mom and one of my nephews have it. One of these things bears more watching than the other, obviously. Her symptoms are pretty minor right now. Hopefully, it stays that way.
Still no sign of it here.
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Post by Silver on Dec 26, 2021 21:54:32 GMT -5
Hope mom can ride it out without symptoms getting worse. Best wishes for both of them. Been a week for you, now. It might have missed you.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 27, 2021 19:27:07 GMT -5
Think I mentioned a week or so ago my brother tested positive for COVID a couple days after we all spent the weekend together for family Xmas. Now Mom and one of my nephews have it. One of these things bears more watching than the other, obviously. Her symptoms are pretty minor right now. Hopefully, it stays that way. Still no sign of it here. Glad to hear that it may be a mild interaction, one good thing about the most recent variant, I reckon. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 27, 2021 19:31:15 GMT -5
I just looked over my metrics for my run over the next three days.
29 hours driving, 3.75 hours with patients…6 hours to my first patient up in Mexican water, Az., on to Blanding and Monticello Utah, Cortez Co. on Wednesday… not sure where I will lay down that night, Chinle Az. Or Gallup NM…. we sure serve a rural group.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 27, 2021 20:04:41 GMT -5
I just looked over my metrics for my run over the next three days. 29 hours driving, 3.75 hours with patients…6 hours to my first patient up in Mexican water, Az., on to Blanding and Monticello Utah, Cortez Co. on Wednesday… not sure where I will lay down that night, Chinle Az. Or Gallup NM…. we sure serve a rural group. At least you’ll have some nice country to be running thru. Not so sure about time-of-year though. Travel safe! |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 27, 2021 21:01:25 GMT -5
“ Not so sure about time-of-year though.”
I think that in anticipation of the weather we should bulk up the patient’s orders on dialysis to carry them through the winter months. The stuff has a 3 year shelf life…But… they are on a 30 day prescription so I am not sure that is possible.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 28, 2021 1:22:25 GMT -5
“ Not so sure about time-of-year though.” I think that in anticipation of the weather we should bulk up the patient’s orders on dialysis to carry them through the winter months. The stuff has a 3 year shelf life…But… they are on a 30 day prescription so I am not sure that is possible. That sounds like an insurance requirement. I have to go through that limitation with my scripts. Best of luck and safe travels. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 28, 2021 4:36:05 GMT -5
Safe journey Charlie. Take it easy.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 28, 2021 9:05:34 GMT -5
“ Not so sure about time-of-year though.” I think that in anticipation of the weather we should bulk up the patient’s orders on dialysis to carry them through the winter months. The stuff has a 3 year shelf life…But… they are on a 30 day prescription so I am not sure that is possible. That sounds like an insurance requirement. I have to go through that limitation with my scripts. Best of luck and safe travels. The gov’t & insurance carriers don’t want a patient dying and wasting a stash of meds. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 28, 2021 9:32:16 GMT -5
 Yep, insurance won’t pay.
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Post by kxg on Dec 28, 2021 10:40:52 GMT -5
I'm headed to my doctor's office this afternoon with a sore throat, mucus drainage, and general cold symptoms. When I called for the appointment, they told me to stay in my car and call them when I get to the office; someone will accompany me in the back way. It was then I looked up the symptoms for the Omicron Covid variant. That's right, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and cold-like symptoms. I'm convinced it is simply a cold that I picked up from my 11 month old granddaughter at Christmas, but now I'm wondering. The bad part, Covid aside, is that if I have to isolate, I don't feel like smoking a pipe right now. Crazy times for sure.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 28, 2021 10:52:38 GMT -5
Safe travels, Charlie...hope all survive the Covid, Urb.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 28, 2021 11:06:39 GMT -5
I'm headed to my doctor's office this afternoon with a sore throat, mucus drainage, and general cold symptoms. When I called for the appointment, they told me to stay in my car and call them when I get to the office; someone will accompany me in the back way. It was then I looked up the symptoms for the Omicron Covid variant. That's right, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and cold-like symptoms. I'm convinced it is simply a cold that I picked up from my 11 month old granddaughter at Christmas, but now I'm wondering. The bad part, Covid aside, is that if I have to isolate, I don't feel like smoking a pipe right now. Crazy times for sure. Wishing you a fast recovery. |
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Post by Silver on Dec 28, 2021 11:28:33 GMT -5
I'm headed to my doctor's office this afternoon with a sore throat, mucus drainage, and general cold symptoms. When I called for the appointment, they told me to stay in my car and call them when I get to the office; someone will accompany me in the back way. It was then I looked up the symptoms for the Omicron Covid variant. That's right, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and cold-like symptoms. I'm convinced it is simply a cold that I picked up from my 11 month old granddaughter at Christmas, but now I'm wondering. The bad part, Covid aside, is that if I have to isolate, I don't feel like smoking a pipe right now. Crazy times for sure. Wishing you a fast recovery. Hope you feel better soon! |
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Post by cigrmaster on Dec 28, 2021 13:30:23 GMT -5
I am sure you have 4 wheel drive on that truck. You only need the chains if the snow turns to ice. If you have good tires with lots of thread still on them you shouldn't need chains. In my experience the 4 wheel drive did the job every time. I also preferred Dunlop and then Michelin for truck tires.
I got covid 2 weeks after I got the J&J vaccine. Neither my son nor my in home care taker got it and we were all in the same place with masks on. I basically slept for 2 weeks. I awoke from the haze loaded a pipe and I was good to go. Back to my 4-6 bowls a day/
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 28, 2021 15:18:24 GMT -5
I am sure you have 4 wheel drive on that truck. You only need the chains if the snow turns to ice. If you have good tires with lots of thread still on them you shouldn't need chains. In my experience the 4 wheel drive did the job every time. I also preferred Dunlop and then Michelin for truck tires. I got covid 2 weeks after I got the J&J vaccine. Neither my son nor my in home care taker got it and we were all in the same place with masks on. I basically slept for 2 weeks. I awoke from the haze loaded a pipe and I was good to go. Back to my 4-6 bowls a day/
Glad you are back and in good shape! |
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Post by urbino on Dec 28, 2021 17:58:09 GMT -5
I'm headed to my doctor's office this afternoon with a sore throat, mucus drainage, and general cold symptoms. When I called for the appointment, they told me to stay in my car and call them when I get to the office; someone will accompany me in the back way. It was then I looked up the symptoms for the Omicron Covid variant. That's right, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and cold-like symptoms. I'm convinced it is simply a cold that I picked up from my 11 month old granddaughter at Christmas, but now I'm wondering. The bad part, Covid aside, is that if I have to isolate, I don't feel like smoking a pipe right now. Crazy times for sure. Just heard from Mom that she's getting better, so I think you'll be alright. You will have to isolate for a bit, though. Think of it as a break from social responsibilities.  |
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Post by kxg on Dec 28, 2021 20:41:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the good wishes. My doc said there was really no reason to test for Covid. I’m vaccinated twice plus the booster plus the flu shot. If I have it, which he doubts, it shouldn’t amount to much. He did test me for strep, that returned negative. He put me on a course of antibiotic for ten days, so I should be good to go; along with ibuprofen, salt water rinses, and hot toddies of course.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 28, 2021 22:29:57 GMT -5
I am sure you have 4 wheel drive on that truck. You only need the chains if the snow turns to ice. If you have good tires with lots of thread still on them you shouldn't need chains. In my experience the 4 wheel drive did the job every time. I also preferred Dunlop and then Michelin for truck tires. I got covid 2 weeks after I got the J&J vaccine. Neither my son nor my in home care taker got it and we were all in the same place with masks on. I basically slept for 2 weeks. I awoke from the haze loaded a pipe and I was good to go. Back to my 4-6 bowls a day/ Welcome back! It has been a long time since I saw you around…. Every time I see my lone tin of Klondike Gold, I wish I had taken your advice and stocked up… sitting on that tin! Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Kelly! I hit some really nast weather going into Flagstaff this morning, icy roads and wipers icing up badly. Most of the day was in the sunlight in the Navajo nation, cold but clear. Rolled into Utah, instantly turned nasty, checked int a hotel. Headed to Cortez tomorrow, it is snowing all night, the roads are going to be icy in the morning… going to finish asap tomorrow and head south to Gallup. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 28, 2021 22:31:50 GMT -5
I am sure you have 4 wheel drive on that truck. You only need the chains if the snow turns to ice. If you have good tires with lots of thread still on them you shouldn't need chains. In my experience the 4 wheel drive did the job every time. I also preferred Dunlop and then Michelin for truck tires. I got covid 2 weeks after I got the J&J vaccine. Neither my son nor my in home care taker got it and we were all in the same place with masks on. I basically slept for 2 weeks. I awoke from the haze loaded a pipe and I was good to go. Back to my 4-6 bowls a day/ Welcome back! It has been a long time since I saw you around…. Every time I see my lone tin of Klondike Gold, I wish I had taken your advice and stocked up… sitting on that tin! Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Kelly! I hit some really nast weather going into Flagstaff this morning, icy roads and wipers icing up badly. Most of the day was in the sunlight in the Navajo nation, cold but clear. Rolled into Utah, instantly turned nasty, checked int a hotel. Headed to Cortez tomorrow, it is snowing all night, the roads are going to be icy in the morning… going to finish asap tomorrow and head south to Gallup. So... chains? |
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Post by Silver on Dec 28, 2021 22:32:09 GMT -5
I am sure you have 4 wheel drive on that truck. You only need the chains if the snow turns to ice. If you have good tires with lots of thread still on them you shouldn't need chains. In my experience the 4 wheel drive did the job every time. I also preferred Dunlop and then Michelin for truck tires. I got covid 2 weeks after I got the J&J vaccine. Neither my son nor my in home care taker got it and we were all in the same place with masks on. I basically slept for 2 weeks. I awoke from the haze loaded a pipe and I was good to go. Back to my 4-6 bowls a day/ Welcome back! It has been a long time since I saw you around…. Every time I see my lone tin of Klondike Gold, I wish I had taken your advice and stocked up… sitting on that tin! Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Kelly! I hit some really nast weather going into Flagstaff this morning, icy roads and wipers icing up badly. Most of the day was in the sunlight in the Navajo nation, cold but clear. Rolled into Utah, instantly turned nasty, checked int a hotel. Headed to Cortez tomorrow, it is snowing all night, the roads are going to be icy in the morning… going to finish asap tomorrow and head south to Gallup. Be careful out there, Charlie! |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 28, 2021 22:32:55 GMT -5
Playing it by ear.
Probably will have to at some point.
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Post by urbino on Dec 28, 2021 22:42:00 GMT -5
Do chains work on the ice? I guess they might on a vehicle that heavy.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 28, 2021 22:49:51 GMT -5
Yes they do.
I drive a 10 wheeler, 46,000 GVWR.
When my brother worked for the same company in Montana he had spider chains… I wish I did.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 28, 2021 22:54:44 GMT -5
Yes they do. I drive a 10 wheeler, 46,000 GVWR. When my brother worked for the same company in Montana he had spider chains… I wish I did. That is so cool! 😁 |
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