"Omelet" > wrote

>
> You do develop new habits quickly. <g> Same with keyboards if you have
> to actually look at them! Fortunately, I'm good at touch typing.
> --
> Peace! Om

Can't use anything but a wedge shaped keyboard because of arthritis and
broken thumb a long time ago.

I took typing in eighth grade from Mr. Mooring. He had one of those
pointers that is as big around as a finger and has the black tip. He would
take the tip off and discard it, then put it in the largest hole in the wall
pencil sharpener. Remember those?

He would walk around the room and poke any inattentive student. He'd be
fired today.

The final exam was about fifty questions and instructions. #1 was: Read
this entirely before you do anything. I did. The last thing was: If you
followed instructions, the only thing on this paper should be your name.
Turn it in. In the middle were questions you would write out the answer.
Lots of things like: stand and say the answer for two plus two. He must had
a ball during the test, but kept a straight face. I watched as other people
stood up and spoke or turned around and pointed north, up, down, senseless
statements. I sensed something from reading the first question, and went
straight to the last, knowing this was a truly quirky man. We made eye
contact right after the start of the test, both being in on the secret. A
lot of people failed that test.

Ah, good old Mr. Mooring.

Steve

"Omelet" > wrote

Fortunately, I'm good at touch typing.
> --
> Peace! Om
>

I can talk to someone and touch type at the same time. Don't ask me how.

Steve

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> "Ophelia" > wrote:
>
>> >> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
>> >> problem
>> >> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >
>> > Cataract implants? So does dad...
>>
>> Yes
>
> Modern day miracle!!!

Oh yes! I also have had knee replacements! Within my lifetime I could have
been blind and in a wheelchair!!

--
--
https://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:38:27 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Omelet" > wrote in message
>news
>> In article >,
>> "Ophelia" > wrote:
>>
>>> >> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
>>> >> problem
>>> >> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
>>> >>
>>> >> --
>>> >
>>> > Cataract implants? So does dad...
>>>
>>> Yes
>>
>> Modern day miracle!!!
>
>Oh yes! I also have had knee replacements! Within my lifetime I could have
>been blind and in a wheelchair!!
>
>--

But now you're the "Bionic Cook"

"Stu" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:38:27 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"Omelet" > wrote in message
>>news
>>> In article >,
>>> "Ophelia" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> >> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
>>>> >> problem
>>>> >> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> --
>>>> >
>>>> > Cataract implants? So does dad...
>>>>
>>>> Yes
>>>
>>> Modern day miracle!!!
>>
>>Oh yes! I also have had knee replacements! Within my lifetime I could
>>have
>>been blind and in a wheelchair!!
>>
>>--
>
> But now you're the "Bionic Cook"

*strutt*

--
--
https://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/

Steve wrote on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:31:57 -0800:

>> You do develop new habits quickly. <g> Same with keyboards if
>> you have to actually look at them! Fortunately, I'm good at touch
>> typing. -- Peace! Om

> Can't use anything but a wedge shaped keyboard because of
> arthritis and broken thumb a long time ago.

> I took typing in eighth grade from Mr. Mooring. He had one of
> those pointers that is as big around as a finger and has the
> black tip. He would take the tip off and discard it, then put
> it in the largest hole in the wall pencil sharpener. Remember
> those?

> He would walk around the room and poke any inattentive
> student. He'd be fired today.

> The final exam was about fifty questions and instructions. #1
> was: Read this entirely before you do anything. I did. The
> last thing was: If you followed instructions, the only thing on this
> paper should be your name. Turn it in. In the middle
> were questions you would write out the answer. Lots of things like:
> stand and say the answer for two plus two. He must had a
> ball during the test, but kept a straight face. I watched as other
> people stood up and spoke or turned around and pointed
> north, up, down, senseless statements. I sensed something
> from reading the first question, and went straight to the
> last, knowing this was a truly quirky man. We made eye contact right
> after the start of the test, both being in on
> the secret. A lot of people failed that test.

When I attended Oban High School, corporal punishment was allowed (with
a broad leather strap called a tawse). My math teacher, Mr. Troup,
hardly ever used it being a dead shot with pieces of chalk when he saw
you talking or just being innattentive in his opinion. I don't think any
of my fellow brats ever complained; a great contrast from present day
conditions. Actually, Mr. Troup and I stayed friends to the end of his
life.


--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

Omelet wrote:
> In article >, "Jean B." >
> wrote:
>
>> James Silverton wrote:
>>
>>> I tried progressives but, as a fast reader I move my eyes not my head
>>> and the loss of focus was enough to make me give them up.
>>>
>> Yes, they were horrible in that regard in addition to scanning
>> bookcases.
>
> It took me 2 weeks to adapt, just like the MD told me they would. I did
> not go to an Optometrist. My insurance paid better for a full eye exam
> from a local MD eye doctor. I'd known Dr. Way for years so trusted him.
>
> They have worked out well!
>
> My personal opinion (and ymmv) is that adapting to them can be somewhat
> of a matter of being willing to put up with the temporary inconvenience.
>
> But, whatever works for you of course! <g> I really, really like them!

I think whether or not one is pleased with them also depends on
what one tends to do with one's eyes!

I will say that I suspect my glasses may have been slightly "off"
somehow. At any rate, I won't do that again (ca $700 bucks, but
the frames are salvageable.) I also would, as a result, NEVER
consider such lenses in conjunction with cataract surgery, so
perhaps this was a valuable learning experience for me.

--
Jean B.

All truth passes through three stages.
First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently
opposed. Third, it is accepted as being
self-evident. --Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

Omelet wrote:

> I will, thanks! Dr. Way told me that my eyes would change about every 4
> years for awhile, then they would stabilize and I've been noting a
> change now. I think it's been about 3 years.
>
> My problem is that I currently have no health insurance and am pinching
> pennies until I get a new job... so I just have to put up with it.
>
> I'll try then. Insurance benefits at a new job do not kick in for 90
> days, typically.
>
> Thanks again. :-)

No COBRA? I kept my health insurance through COBRA and have kept
it ever since. I won't be able to afford it indefinitely. You
wouldn't believe my premiums.

--
Jean B.

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:02:38 -0600 in rec.food.cooking, Omelet
> wrote,
><smiles> I suppose so... I'm just ok with wearing glasses. There are a
>lot of attractive frames now for good prices. I treat them like jewelry!

A woman gets points with me for not being too vain to wear glasses if
she needs them. As for me, I can't count how many times my glasses have
saved me from getting some foreign object in my eye. My biggest problem
with them is that doing a good Halloween costume is difficult.

In article >,
"Steve B" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote
>
> Fortunately, I'm good at touch typing.
> > --
> > Peace! Om
> >
>
> I can talk to someone and touch type at the same time. Don't ask me how.
>
> Steve

Habit!

So can I.
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

In article >,
"Steve B" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote
>
> >
> > You do develop new habits quickly. <g> Same with keyboards if you have
> > to actually look at them! Fortunately, I'm good at touch typing.
> > --
> > Peace! Om
>
> Can't use anything but a wedge shaped keyboard because of arthritis and
> broken thumb a long time ago.
>
> I took typing in eighth grade from Mr. Mooring. He had one of those
> pointers that is as big around as a finger and has the black tip. He would
> take the tip off and discard it, then put it in the largest hole in the wall
> pencil sharpener. Remember those?
>
> He would walk around the room and poke any inattentive student. He'd be
> fired today.

I first took tying in the 7th grade too. The keyboards were taped over.
Same same when I took it in the 9th grade for a second time.
>
> The final exam was about fifty questions and instructions. #1 was: Read
> this entirely before you do anything. I did. The last thing was: If you
> followed instructions, the only thing on this paper should be your name.
> Turn it in. In the middle were questions you would write out the answer.
> Lots of things like: stand and say the answer for two plus two. He must had
> a ball during the test, but kept a straight face. I watched as other people
> stood up and spoke or turned around and pointed north, up, down, senseless
> statements. I sensed something from reading the first question, and went
> straight to the last, knowing this was a truly quirky man. We made eye
> contact right after the start of the test, both being in on the secret. A
> lot of people failed that test.
>
> Ah, good old Mr. Mooring.

My typing instructor in the 7th grade was also my music instructor. She
was good. :-)
>
> Steve
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

In article >,
"Ophelia" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > In article >,
> > "Ophelia" > wrote:
> >
> >> >> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
> >> >> problem
> >> >> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >
> >> > Cataract implants? So does dad...
> >>
> >> Yes
> >
> > Modern day miracle!!!
>
> Oh yes! I also have had knee replacements! Within my lifetime I could have
> been blind and in a wheelchair!!
>
I am so glad you are better. :-)
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

In article >,
"James Silverton" > wrote:

>
> When I attended Oban High School, corporal punishment was allowed (with
> a broad leather strap called a tawse). My math teacher, Mr. Troup,
> hardly ever used it being a dead shot with pieces of chalk when he saw
> you talking or just being innattentive in his opinion. I don't think any
> of my fellow brats ever complained; a great contrast from present day
> conditions. Actually, Mr. Troup and I stayed friends to the end of his
> life.

I honest to gods wish it was still that way!
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:20:04 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:

> I also would, as a result, NEVER
> consider such lenses in conjunction with cataract surgery, so
> perhaps this was a valuable learning experience for me.

I just went through that. You won't even have an option unless both
eyes need surgery.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> "Ophelia" > wrote:
>
>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> news
>> > In article >,
>> > "Ophelia" > wrote:
>> >
>> >> >> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
>> >> >> problem
>> >> >> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> --
>> >> >
>> >> > Cataract implants? So does dad...
>> >>
>> >> Yes
>> >
>> > Modern day miracle!!!
>>
>> Oh yes! I also have had knee replacements! Within my lifetime I could
>> have
>> been blind and in a wheelchair!!
>>
> I am so glad you are better. :-)

Thank you m'dear, positively bouncing)

--
--
https://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/

In article >, "Jean B." >
wrote:

Progressive lenses:

> > It took me 2 weeks to adapt, just like the MD told me they would. I did
> > not go to an Optometrist. My insurance paid better for a full eye exam
> > from a local MD eye doctor. I'd known Dr. Way for years so trusted him.
> >
> > They have worked out well!
> >
> > My personal opinion (and ymmv) is that adapting to them can be somewhat
> > of a matter of being willing to put up with the temporary inconvenience.
> >
> > But, whatever works for you of course! <g> I really, really like them!
>
> I think whether or not one is pleased with them also depends on
> what one tends to do with one's eyes!
>
> I will say that I suspect my glasses may have been slightly "off"
> somehow. At any rate, I won't do that again (ca $700 bucks, but
> the frames are salvageable.) I also would, as a result, NEVER
> consider such lenses in conjunction with cataract surgery, so
> perhaps this was a valuable learning experience for me.
>
> --
> Jean B.

Ok, granted, I've not had cataract surgery... :-)

I think everybody has to do what works for them!

And that actually includes recipes (to bring it kicking and screaming
back on topic <g>)
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:28 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

> Imho, the cost of frames is assinine!

Over what amount is too much?

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

In article >, "Jean B." >
wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> > I will, thanks! Dr. Way told me that my eyes would change about every 4
> > years for awhile, then they would stabilize and I've been noting a
> > change now. I think it's been about 3 years.
> >
> > My problem is that I currently have no health insurance and am pinching
> > pennies until I get a new job... so I just have to put up with it.
> >
> > I'll try then. Insurance benefits at a new job do not kick in for 90
> > days, typically.
> >
> > Thanks again. :-)
>
> No COBRA? I kept my health insurance through COBRA and have kept
> it ever since. I won't be able to afford it indefinitely. You
> wouldn't believe my premiums.

I can't afford the premiums.
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

On Mar 9, 7:52*pm, Stu > wrote:
> On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:40:18 -0800 (PST), sueb >
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> >On Mar 8, 10:32*pm, "Steve B" > wrote:
> >> My vision is + 2.00 in one eye and 2.50 in the other. *Then add 2.00 to both
> >> for close stuff. *Approaching Coke bottle proportions.
>
> >> I got some new bifocal contacts today, and Hoo Boy! *I'm typing without
> >> glasses, and clear as a bell. *I have a crick in my neck, tho, from
> >> habitually raising my head up to see through the bottom portion of the
> >> bifocals.
>
> >> I would recommend them to anyone. *Can't wait to get out in the shop and try
> >> them welding and metalworking.
>
> >> Steve
>
> >Welcome to the club! *I've worn bifocal contacts for about 15 years.
> >My eye doctor says that my eyesight is actually improving now.
>
> >Susan B.
>
> Mine as well improved, so much that my prescription has not changed
> even slightly in ten years. Trying to drive when I got them was an
> interesting experience, not just for me but for everyone else on the
> road that morning. It only took me a few hours to get used to looking
> straight ahead through the progressives.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

My eyesight has improved - my prescriptions have changed for the
better. And that's from wearing bifocal contact lenses, not
*progressives.* I don't wear bifocal glasses, just the contacts.

Ob food - it's still hard to see to cut up tiny little things, and
soft contacts are no defense at all when it comes to cutting up
onions.

Susan B.

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:10:42 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

> My problem is that I currently have no health insurance and am pinching
> pennies until I get a new job... so I just have to put up with it.
>
I understand. Go to CostCo with your prescription, try on some frames
just to get an idea of what it will cost. Frames change all the time,
so if you see a pair you can't live without - get them because you
probably won't see them again. My last pair (which haven't arrived
yet) totaled $200+ and I ordered blended, high index (ultra thin)
lenses.

> I'll try then. Insurance benefits at a new job do not kick in for 90
> days, typically.

You may just say to heck with insurance, I'll get them anyway. They
are that reasonable.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:21:50 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:

> No COBRA? I kept my health insurance through COBRA and have kept
> it ever since. I won't be able to afford it indefinitely. You
> wouldn't believe my premiums.

When I've paid COBRA, the premiums were the total of my part and the
employers part. It was brutal.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >, "Jean B." >
> wrote:
>
> Progressive lenses:
>
>> > It took me 2 weeks to adapt, just like the MD told me they would. I
>> > did
>> > not go to an Optometrist. My insurance paid better for a full eye exam
>> > from a local MD eye doctor. I'd known Dr. Way for years so trusted
>> > him.
>> >
>> > They have worked out well!
>> >
>> > My personal opinion (and ymmv) is that adapting to them can be somewhat
>> > of a matter of being willing to put up with the temporary
>> > inconvenience.
>> >
>> > But, whatever works for you of course! <g> I really, really like them!
>>
>> I think whether or not one is pleased with them also depends on
>> what one tends to do with one's eyes!
>>
>> I will say that I suspect my glasses may have been slightly "off"
>> somehow. At any rate, I won't do that again (ca $700 bucks, but
>> the frames are salvageable.) I also would, as a result, NEVER
>> consider such lenses in conjunction with cataract surgery, so
>> perhaps this was a valuable learning experience for me.
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.
>
> Ok, granted, I've not had cataract surgery... :-)
>
> I think everybody has to do what works for them!

if you have cataract surgery and don't have the implants, you will be
totally blind, because the lens in your eye is removed.


>
> And that actually includes recipes (to bring it kicking and screaming
> back on topic <g>)
> --
> Peace! Om
>
> "Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their
> foot down."
> --Steve Rothstein
>
> Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>
>
> Subscribe:
>

--
--
https://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:28 -0600, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> > Imho, the cost of frames is assinine!
>
> Over what amount is too much?

Well, I paid $90.00 for these, and I really do like them.
I'd like to not pay over $50.00 if I had a choice. I'd rather not wear
ugly ass frames!
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

In article >,
"Ophelia" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > In article >,
> > "Ophelia" > wrote:
> >
> >> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> >> news > >> > In article >,
> >> > "Ophelia" > wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> >> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
> >> >> >> problem
> >> >> >> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> --
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Cataract implants? So does dad...
> >> >>
> >> >> Yes
> >> >
> >> > Modern day miracle!!!
> >>
> >> Oh yes! I also have had knee replacements! Within my lifetime I could
> >> have
> >> been blind and in a wheelchair!!
> >>
> > I am so glad you are better. :-)
>
> Thank you m'dear, positively bouncing)
>
> --

<hugs>
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:10:42 -0600, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> > My problem is that I currently have no health insurance and am pinching
> > pennies until I get a new job... so I just have to put up with it.
> >
> I understand. Go to CostCo with your prescription, try on some frames
> just to get an idea of what it will cost. Frames change all the time,
> so if you see a pair you can't live without - get them because you
> probably won't see them again. My last pair (which haven't arrived
> yet) totaled $200+ and I ordered blended, high index (ultra thin)
> lenses.
>
> > I'll try then. Insurance benefits at a new job do not kick in for 90
> > days, typically.
>
> You may just say to heck with insurance, I'll get them anyway. They
> are that reasonable.

But you have to have an income.

I don't have one at the moment. I'm living ONLY on savings!

That means NO medical care, unless I am dying...
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:47:59 -0800, Steve B wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote
>
>> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
>> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
>> --
>> Peace! Om
>
> I like progressives, and have a pair coming in about a week for times when I
> can't wear contacts. I have worn them for about five years now. I don't
> see how anyone can wear anything but the no lines.
>
> Steve

the first pair of pregressives i had i could not get used to. i'd look
down at my feet and they looked like they belonged to someone else. this
is no longer a problem.

your pal,
blake

On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:03:42 -0600, Omelet wrote:

> In article >,
> "Felice" > wrote:
>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
>>>> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
>>>
>>> Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
>>> up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
>>> you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
>>> reading glasses!
>>
>> I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
>> needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my ophthalmologist nor
>> my optician ever even suggested them!
>>
>> Felice
>
> Mine did when I called them about my issues reading computer screens.
> Gives me a sore neck.

thank god i don't yet need my specs to read the computer screen.

actually, my vision is good enough that i sometimes leave the house and
then realize i've forgotten my glasses.

your pal,
blake

On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:14:29 -0800, Steve B wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote
>
>> I don't wear contacts. I really honestly don't think I could handle
>> them. :-(
>> --
>> Peace! Om
>
> Handling them is no problem. Dropping them is. Once you get by the idea of
> sticking your finger in your eye on purpose, the rest is easy.
>
> Steve

a friend of mine used to gross people out by sticking his contacts in his
mouth to lubricate them.

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:38:27 -0000, Ophelia wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
>> In article >,
>> "Ophelia" > wrote:
>>
>>> >> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
>>> >> problem
>>> >> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
>>> >>
>>> >> --
>>> >
>>> > Cataract implants? So does dad...
>>>
>>> Yes
>>
>> Modern day miracle!!!
>
> Oh yes! I also have had knee replacements! Within my lifetime I could have
> been blind and in a wheelchair!!
>

did national health pick up the tab?

your pal,
blake

On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:40:18 -0800 (PST), sueb wrote:

> On Mar 8, 10:32*pm, "Steve B" > wrote:
>> My vision is + 2.00 in one eye and 2.50 in the other. *Then add 2.00 to both
>> for close stuff. *Approaching Coke bottle proportions.
>>
>> I got some new bifocal contacts today, and Hoo Boy! *I'm typing without
>> glasses, and clear as a bell. *I have a crick in my neck, tho, from
>> habitually raising my head up to see through the bottom portion of the
>> bifocals.
>>
>> I would recommend them to anyone. *Can't wait to get out in the shop and try
>> them welding and metalworking.
>>
>> Steve
>
> Welcome to the club! I've worn bifocal contacts for about 15 years.
> My eye doctor says that my eyesight is actually improving now.
>
> Susan B.

my distance vision actually improved at my last exam, too. (i'm 57.)

your pal,
blake

In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> > Mine did when I called them about my issues reading computer screens.
> > Gives me a sore neck.
>
> thank god i don't yet need my specs to read the computer screen.
>
> actually, my vision is good enough that i sometimes leave the house and
> then realize i've forgotten my glasses.
>
> your pal,
> blake

I'm hoping that that will happen eventually!
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:59 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> sf > wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:28 -0600, Omelet >
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Imho, the cost of frames is assinine!
>>
>> Over what amount is too much?
>
>Well, I paid $90.00 for these, and I really do like them.
>I'd like to not pay over $50.00 if I had a choice. I'd rather not wear
>ugly ass frames!

$90 won't buy quality frames. High quality frames run about $200. I
buy only Flexon frames. They cost $225 but mine are nine years old
and have had the lenses replaced with a new Rx four times over the
nine years, the frames are good as new so to me they are a bargain.
They are very light weight while exceptionally strong.

http://www.all-about-eyeglasses.com/...yeglasses.html

"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:38:27 -0000, Ophelia wrote:
>
>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> news
>>> In article >,
>>> "Ophelia" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> >> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
>>>> >> problem
>>>> >> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> --
>>>> >
>>>> > Cataract implants? So does dad...
>>>>
>>>> Yes
>>>
>>> Modern day miracle!!!
>>
>> Oh yes! I also have had knee replacements! Within my lifetime I could
>> have
>> been blind and in a wheelchair!!
>>
>
> did national health pick up the tab?

I had private insurance at them time.

--
--
https://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/

"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:40:18 -0800 (PST), sueb wrote:
>
>> On Mar 8, 10:32 pm, "Steve B" > wrote:
>>> My vision is + 2.00 in one eye and 2.50 in the other. Then add 2.00 to
>>> both
>>> for close stuff. Approaching Coke bottle proportions.
>>>
>>> I got some new bifocal contacts today, and Hoo Boy! I'm typing without
>>> glasses, and clear as a bell. I have a crick in my neck, tho, from
>>> habitually raising my head up to see through the bottom portion of the
>>> bifocals.
>>>
>>> I would recommend them to anyone. Can't wait to get out in the shop and
>>> try
>>> them welding and metalworking.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>
>> Welcome to the club! I've worn bifocal contacts for about 15 years.
>> My eye doctor says that my eyesight is actually improving now.
>>
>> Susan B.
>
> my distance vision actually improved at my last exam, too. (i'm 57.)

Gosh, you look so much younger

--
--
https://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:59 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

> In article >,
> sf > wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:28 -0600, Omelet >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Imho, the cost of frames is assinine!
> >
> > Over what amount is too much?
>
> Well, I paid $90.00 for these, and I really do like them.
> I'd like to not pay over $50.00 if I had a choice. I'd rather not wear
> ugly ass frames!


OK, I was trying to figure out if my reasonable is your assinine...
and it is. I think a $90 for a fashionable frame is very reasonable.
What I saw at CostCo was in that range. Some cost a little more, some
a little less. Like I said before, you can get titanium frames for
that price and they even have the type where the hinges bend outward
(which is good for people with babies or those who take their glasses
off one handed).

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

In article >,
brooklyn1 > wrote:

> On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:59 -0600, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > sf > wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:28 -0600, Omelet >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Imho, the cost of frames is assinine!
> >>
> >> Over what amount is too much?
> >
> >Well, I paid $90.00 for these, and I really do like them.
> >I'd like to not pay over $50.00 if I had a choice. I'd rather not wear
> >ugly ass frames!
>
> $90 won't buy quality frames.

BS. Frames are over-priced. These are designer frames that cost twice
as much at an optometrists office. They are just frames for freakin'
sakes! My lenses were a bit over $300.00 and that was at wal-mart!
I shudder to think what they would have cost elsewhere since many
insurance plans won't pay for the actual glasses! I had to pay in full
out of pocket.

> High quality frames run about $200.

Why?

> I
> buy only Flexon frames. They cost $225 but mine are nine years old
> and have had the lenses replaced with a new Rx four times over the
> nine years, the frames are good as new so to me they are a bargain.
> They are very light weight while exceptionally strong.
>
> http://www.all-about-eyeglasses.com/...yeglasses.html

There is no reason to over-pay for stuff that works just fine!
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:59 -0600, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > sf > wrote:
> >
> > > On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:28 -0600, Omelet >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Imho, the cost of frames is assinine!
> > >
> > > Over what amount is too much?
> >
> > Well, I paid $90.00 for these, and I really do like them.
> > I'd like to not pay over $50.00 if I had a choice. I'd rather not wear
> > ugly ass frames!
>
>
> OK, I was trying to figure out if my reasonable is your assinine...
> and it is. I think a $90 for a fashionable frame is very reasonable.

Ah! I see. In the past, I've had to pay twice that for NICE frames.
That's what I consider to be assinine. ;-) While I'd prefer to pay
$50.00 or less, anything under $100.00 is reasonable.

> What I saw at CostCo was in that range. Some cost a little more, some
> a little less. Like I said before, you can get titanium frames for
> that price and they even have the type where the hinges bend outward
> (which is good for people with babies or those who take their glasses
> off one handed).

Gotcha. I'll check them next time, thanks! For now tho', I won't be
getting new glasses anytime soon. I have to be able to pay for a Dr.'s
appt and that's out until I have insurance again.

Got a call about 1 hour ago from the Blood Bank supervisor. She needs a
separate interview. Monday at 10:30 am. Wish me luck that I don't screw
it up! <sigh> BB supervisors are picky with good reason, and I do lack
some speciality skills.

But I can learn...
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>

Subscribe:

On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:33:34 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

> Gotcha. I'll check them next time, thanks! For now tho', I won't be
> getting new glasses anytime soon. I have to be able to pay for a Dr.'s
> appt and that's out until I have insurance again.

CostCo has an optometrist in house, they are "independent" but I bet
it's reasonable. My glasses are ready to be picked up, so if I think
about it when I'm there I'll find out for you.
>
> Got a call about 1 hour ago from the Blood Bank supervisor. She needs a
> separate interview. Monday at 10:30 am. Wish me luck that I don't screw
> it up! <sigh>

Good luck!

> BB supervisors are picky with good reason, and I do lack
> some speciality skills.
>
> But I can learn...

You are certainly familiar with the computer (talk it up), all you
need to learn are the specialized programs they use. Since your last
job was computer related and medical, you should have the inside
track.

Crossing my fingers for you!


--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

"James Silverton" > wrote

> When I attended Oban High School, corporal punishment was allowed (with a
> broad leather strap called a tawse). My math teacher, Mr. Troup, hardly
> ever used it being a dead shot with pieces of chalk when he saw you
> talking or just being innattentive in his opinion. I don't think any of my
> fellow brats ever complained; a great contrast from present day
> conditions. Actually, Mr. Troup and I stayed friends to the end of his
> life.
> James Silverton
> Potomac, Maryland

Mr. Coe was my main math mentor. There were two things distinguishing about
the man. He always wore a suit and tie. On Monday it was spotless. As the
week went on, and he habitually put his hands in his pockets, they became
white, until the end of the week when he would have the suit cleaned again.
The other was he had body odor, and we called him B. O. Coe. I later found
out he was seriously Mormon, and I'm sure that was caused by those nylon
underwear they wear. That was the days before air conditioning.

On a teacher's salary, and several kids, he managed to buy up "worthless"
land around our home town out in the desert. He must have retired a
millionaire, and his family trust must be enormous by now. All that desert
now has houses and shopping centers on it.

Steve

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> "James Silverton" > wrote:
>
>>
>> When I attended Oban High School, corporal punishment was allowed (with
>> a broad leather strap called a tawse). My math teacher, Mr. Troup,
>> hardly ever used it being a dead shot with pieces of chalk when he saw
>> you talking or just being innattentive in his opinion. I don't think any
>> of my fellow brats ever complained; a great contrast from present day
>> conditions. Actually, Mr. Troup and I stayed friends to the end of his
>> life.
>
> I honest to gods wish it was still that way!
> --
> Peace! Om

Marine DI screaming in grunt's face. Reply: "You don't scare me, I went to
Catholic school."

I saw public beatings in Catholic and public schools.

Steve