> wrote in message
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> On Monday, March 31, 2014 1:50:59 AM UTC-7, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Hospital was not to blame. In a nutshell (and I'm no medical profession)
>> it
>> was bungling and cut happy podiatrists. Long story short, I had a fungal
>> infection most likely caused by the tight foot wrap. I was not told of
>> this
>> and couldn't see my foot. Minutes after I left my last podiatrist visit,
>> the pain began and less than 24 later was in ER with sepsis. Problem is
>> nobody can say for sure exactly what happened but it was for sure from
>> the
>> fungus. No need to say any more on this here, I think. That won't solve
>> anything.
>>
>
>> Not looking to sue either but... Do want to put a stop to these people.
>> Hospitalist did talk to podiatrist for a long time. She called me in the
>> hospital, freaked out. Heh. Did I think she caused it? Heh.
>
> Sounds like it might have happened to anybody. Anyway, you're not
> going to get a lot of money from a podiatrist. If you really think
> she screwed up grievously, you could contact your state's podiatry
> board, and go the professional discipline route, which could result
> in her being suspended or even have her licence taken away.

It could have happened to anybody at that office perhaps. They saw my foot
at least weekly. Should have noticed the fungus and treated it. She only
got her license in 2013.

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>
>
> "graham" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Sunday, March 30, 2014 8:18:19 PM UTC-7, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>>>>>
>>>>> ...
>>>>>
>>>>> > Came very close to dying from sepsis. Just got out of another
>>>>> > hospital.
>>>>> > Don't want to say too much as I have involved my lawyer friend.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have no idea what caused the need for a potential lawsuit but being
>>>>> somebody who was on the brink myself and left to die in an ER by a
>>>>> fairly
>>>>> bad hospital I can tell you that mounting these claims is going to
>>>>> cost a
>>>>> fortune. 200-300K easily. And in 5 years if you win the attorney
>>>>> will get
>>>>> most of it.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Julie, I do not know what Paul's experience was, but every case is
>>>> different.
>>>> Every state has a different malpractice regime. The plaintiff's
>>>> attorney
>>>> risks his money, not yours. No plaintiff's attorney will take your case
>>>> unless he sees an excellent chance of winning.
>>>>
>>>> But the successful attorney will get 30-40% of the award, and expenses
>>>> will come out of your share.
>>>
>>> Yes. I know. Not looking to sue personally. Others are encouraging me
>>> to do so. I figure to placate them I will discuss this with my friend.
>>> I can already tell you what he will say.
>>>
>> You are alive and recovering. Leave it be!
>
> I agree, although she has said she won't be suing.
>
> When I had my infection it never occurred to me to sue anyone. Later I
> found it had been caused by Staph. Aureus which can be found on the skin,
> so not necessarily anyone's fault. The same excellent surgeon performed
> the

Yes. But in my case it was due to fungus. They should have seen it. I
could not as my foot was totally wrapped.

"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:50:18 PM UTC-7, Cheri wrote:
>>>> "Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
>>>>
>>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>> > > wrote in message
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> >> The courts are the only way an ordinary person can call a rich
>>>> >> person
>>>> >> to account for his bad acts.
>>>>
>>>
>>>> > Good luck with that. The reality is quite the opposite.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It is, especially with medical malpractice. Not saying that one
>>>> shouldn't
>>>> try, or that they don't sometimes win, but in reality, it's not easy.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Not every bad result is the result of malpractice. And the dollar amount
>>> of some claims may make them not worth pursuing. But you won't know
>>> till you talk to a lawyer.
>>>
>>> Try to find an experienced med mal lawyer, not just a pal.
>>
>> In this case, my friend will do fine. Have known him for so long that I
>> can pretty much predict word for word what he will tell me. And that is
>> that I would have to have definitive proof. Although we can prove some
>> things, there are still unknowns. And I don't want to have to drag a
>> bunch of busy people to court!
>
>
> If you are recovering without permenent and greivouis injury then you have
> no case for malpractice. You'd have to prove what almost got you was
> their fault when in fact it was what you were diagnosed with before being
> hospitalized.

Ah, but they didn't diagnose and they should have.

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:11:00 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> Cool. A lawsuit over a carpet tack. *THIS* oughta get good!
>>
>> Oh hey! You've given me more options. Sue the neighbor for his loose
>> tack.
>> That could mean two lawsuits! Three if I involve the maker of the tack!
>> Four if I involve the store that sold the tack! One day you could see
>> this
>> story on a cable channel. I think Kathy Bates could play me.
>
> I don't understand how you even knew it was a crept tack, and where it
> was, if you said you didn't even know you cut your foot until much
> later in the days (or days).

I kept it in my purse. A woman whose husband is a contractor identified it
for me. Although I do have nails, they are roofing nails and little ones
for picture hanging. Neighbor next door is remodeling house which is why I
assume it came from there. Several times prior, I found thumb tacks in the
soles of my shoes. I don't have those either. Only push pins. I am not
particularly handy. I don't build things, would never install carpet and
only buy stuff like this as needed. I know what I have. I do have to pass
by my neighbor's house to get to the mail box. That tack could have been
tracked here by anyone's shoe or even a tire.

The tack went through the sole of a winter boot. I did feel immeditate
pain. Three times I removed the boot and ran my hand into it. Felt
nothing. Should have remembered the incident with the straight pin buried
inside the shoe at Nordsrtroms. See... When you step down on something
like that, your body applies pressure. Not the same as running your hand in
the shoe. Which is why my male clerk could not feel the pin with his hand
but when he asked a female clerk to step into the shoe, she shrieked. He
then went into the back, took the shoe apart and found the pin.

I also have diabetic neuropathy. Ever seen those ads on TV? Like walking
on pins. Hot poker in feet. Sticking needles in feet. That's what it
feels like. So I toughed it out and chalked the pain up to my neuropathy.

I discovered the blood on my foot when I went to take a shower. I look at
my feet twice daily as all diabetics should do, for this very reason. There
were three deep puncture wounds and perhaps a thousand little superficial
ones. Although the boots have thick soles, they are a tad squishy.

I was told that cleaning of a puncture wound needs to be done within the
first 6 hours and in the case of a nail, things can get pushed into the
skin. I treated at 12 hours and didn't go to the Dr. until 24 hours later.
So infection had set in.

Now don't ask me about this operation because it makes no more sense to me
than anyone else. But I assumed they were professionals and I didn't want
to lose my foot. Podiatrist said he might have to amputate it. He scared
me. I should have gotten a second opinion but at that point in time, I had
no one to drive me and as it was my right foot, I could not drive given the
way they wrapped it and put on the clunky sandal.
>
> But then again, I'm used to your explanations not adding up.

Much of this does not add up to anyone. Podiatrist called me again today
and wasn't overly nice. Demanded to know why I will not go back and who I
will be seeing. This is her second call to me. First one was in the
hospital. She is now going to call the hospital to discuss this. Hmmm...

"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:37:33 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>>> Came very close to dying from sepsis. Just got out of another
>>>> hospital.
>>>> Don't want to say too much as I have involved my lawyer friend. He is
>>>> advising me to get healed, then we'll talk about it. Still weak and
>>>> not
>>>> feeling so well. But I can sort of hobble. Muscles in feet and legs
>>>> are
>>>> atrophied. And I can cook! When I can get some fresh food anyway...
>>>> Most
>>>> of what was in the fridge had to be tossed.
>>>
>>> Cool. A lawsuit over a carpet tack. *THIS* oughta get good!
>>
>> Oh hey! You've given me more options. Sue the neighbor for his loose
>> tack. That could mean two lawsuits! Three if I involve the maker of the
>> tack! Four if I involve the store that sold the tack! One day you could
>> see this story on a cable channel. I think Kathy Bates could play me.
>>
>>
>> Too bad I don't have a lot of time on my hands. Have to catch up on all
>> that passed me by while laid up. Like filing my taxes.
>
> Just file an extension. You have until 10-15 if you do.

I'll get it done. After last year's nightmare, this should be a piece of
cake. Husband was only in two states!

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:47:14 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> Too bad I don't have a lot of time on my hands. Have to catch up on all
>>> that passed me by while laid up. Like filing my taxes.
>>
>> Just file an extension. You have until 10-15 if you do.
>
> This is the lady who calls an electrician to change lightbulbs. I'm
> sure she could call somebody to do her taxes, too.

BTDT. After having to show them how to use their computer and what do with
my husband's investments, I realized I should do it myself. I can use a
computer. I can't use a ladder. I also had other electrical problems.
Fire in laundry room from ballast. Those lights needed replaced. Something
in kitchen that was eventually solved only by capping off a plug. Dimmer
switch put in kitchen, plus he put in all new cans. So, no. It wasn't just
changing the bulbs.

> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:37:33 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>>Came very close to dying from sepsis. Just got out of another hospital.
>>Don't want to say too much as I have involved my lawyer friend. He is
>>advising me to get healed, then we'll talk about it. Still weak and not
>>feeling so well. But I can sort of hobble. Muscles in feet and legs are
>>atrophied. And I can cook! When I can get some fresh food anyway...
>>Most
>>of what was in the fridge had to be tossed.
>
> Take care of yourself =

Thanks!

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:37:33 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote:
>>
>> Came very close to dying from sepsis. Just got out of another hospital.
>> Don't want to say too much as I have involved my lawyer friend. He is
>> advising me to get healed, then we'll talk about it. Still weak and not
>> feeling so well. But I can sort of hobble. Muscles in feet and legs are
>> atrophied.
>
> I'm very sorry to hear you've had such a rough time! Get better soon.

Thanks!

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> Yes, take care of yourself.

Thanks!

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> Came very close to dying from sepsis.

Welcome back, Julie!
I knew something bad must have happened for you to be gone for so
long. I see that the "family" at least fed you all these weeks enough
to stay alive. I'm glad you are almost healed.

G.

On 2014-03-31 4:58 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:

> Stepping on a tack in one's own home should be simple... gross
> negligence on Julie's part... step on a crack/tack break yer mudders
> back! LOL

I am going to try to be a good boy and filter the thread. I was hoping
she would leave, or that people would stop falling for her bullshit.

On 3/31/2014 4:02 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:47:14 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> Too bad I don't have a lot of time on my hands. Have to catch up on all
>>> that passed me by while laid up. Like filing my taxes.
>>
>> Just file an extension. You have until 10-15 if you do.
>
Until 10/15? The US Tax Filing deadline is in April. Oh, and all an
extention means is you can submit the paperwork late. If you owe the
government money, you owe the government money. No extention on that!
Not without penalties.

> This is the lady who calls an electrician to change lightbulbs.
> I'm sure she could call somebody to do her taxes, too.
>
> -sw
>
Heh. I call someone to change lightbulbs if they require I climb on a
ladder. There are some very high ceilings in this house. That's why I
have table lamps.

Jill

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:15:57 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> Much of this does not add up to anyone.
>
> You got that right. I wanted to pick apart your post, then said
> fuggit.

Well, hopefully my new podiatrist can sort it all out.

"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
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> Sqwertz wrote:
>>Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>>> Came very close to dying from sepsis. Just got out of another hospital.
>>> Don't want to say too much as I have involved my lawyer friend. He is
>>> advising me to get healed, then we'll talk about it. Still weak and not
>>> feeling so well. But I can sort of hobble. Muscles in feet and legs
>>> are
>>> atrophied. And I can cook! When I can get some fresh food anyway...
>>> Most
>>> of what was in the fridge had to be tossed.
>>
>>Cool. A lawsuit over a carpet tack. *THIS* oughta get good!
>
> Stepping on a tack in one's own home should be simple... gross
> negligence on Julie's part... step on a crack/tack break yer mudders
> back! LOL

But that is not what caused the sepsis. That wound is long healed.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
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> On 2014-03-31 4:58 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> Stepping on a tack in one's own home should be simple... gross
>> negligence on Julie's part... step on a crack/tack break yer mudders
>> back! LOL
>
> I am going to try to be a good boy and filter the thread. I was hoping she
> would leave, or that people would stop falling for her bullshit.

No BS here Dave.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> Came very close to dying from sepsis.
>
> Welcome back, Julie!
> I knew something bad must have happened for you to be gone for so
> long. I see that the "family" at least fed you all these weeks enough
> to stay alive. I'm glad you are almost healed.

I have lost weight though. Could write a novel on hospital food but it
would be depressing.

On 3/31/2014 7:45 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:06:31 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Heh. I call someone to change lightbulbs if they require I climb on a
>> ladder. There are some very high ceilings in this house. That's why I
>> have table lamps.
>
> Why not just call a handy man, painter, or anybody not afraid of
> heights. Costs less than a unionized electrician.
>
> -sw
>
LOL. I do hire handymen. Only if I need the fixtures replaced do I
call an electrician.

Jill0

On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:57:35 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On 3/31/2014 7:45 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> > On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:06:31 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
> >
> >> Heh. I call someone to change lightbulbs if they require I climb on a
> >> ladder. There are some very high ceilings in this house. That's why I
> >> have table lamps.
> >
> > Why not just call a handy man, painter, or anybody not afraid of
> > heights. Costs less than a unionized electrician.
> >
> > -sw
> >
> LOL. I do hire handymen. Only if I need the fixtures replaced do I
> call an electrician.
>
You don't use something like this?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bayco-11-...LB12/100354521



--

Good Food.
Good Friends.
Good Memories.

On 3/31/2014 8:16 PM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:57:35 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 3/31/2014 7:45 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:06:31 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> Heh. I call someone to change lightbulbs if they require I climb on a
>>>> ladder. There are some very high ceilings in this house. That's why I
>>>> have table lamps.
>>>
>>> Why not just call a handy man, painter, or anybody not afraid of
>>> heights. Costs less than a unionized electrician.
>>>
>>> -sw
>>>
>> LOL. I do hire handymen. Only if I need the fixtures replaced do I
>> call an electrician.
>>
> You don't use something like this?
> http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bayco-11-...LB12/100354521
>
Nope. I have but never use those lights.

Jill

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:19:39 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:47:14 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>
>>>>> Too bad I don't have a lot of time on my hands. Have to catch up on
>>>>> all
>>>>> that passed me by while laid up. Like filing my taxes.
>>>>
>>>> Just file an extension. You have until 10-15 if you do.
>>>
>>> This is the lady who calls an electrician to change lightbulbs. I'm
>>> sure she could call somebody to do her taxes, too.
>>
>> BTDT. After having to show them how to use their computer and what do
>> with
>> my husband's investments, I realized I should do it myself. I can use a
>> computer. I can't use a ladder. I also had other electrical problems.
>> Fire in laundry room from ballast. Those lights needed replaced.
>> Something
>> in kitchen that was eventually solved only by capping off a plug. Dimmer
>> switch put in kitchen, plus he put in all new cans. So, no. It wasn't
>> just
>> changing the bulbs.
>
> That's certainly NOT how you explained it before. Yet another one of
> your stories that has changed over time.

No. That is how I explained it. We had a fire when we first moved in here,
in the laundry room because of the ballast. Then I explained how I was
making Christmas lunch and the receptacles wouldn't work and my immersion
blender got fried. The burned out bulbs in the kitchen were the last straw.
I can't reach them and when husband tried, the cans got pushed up in the
ceiling.

Electrician I called was bad. Also only took cash or check and did not tell
me this in advance. If ever I need this type of work done again, will call
Mr. Handyman.

I am not made of money and I can't just call in a repairman for any old
thing. Some plumbing problems are an exception and of course if there was a
leaky roof or something. But when you know you have to pay a minimum just
to get them through the door, you let little things build up enough to
warrant the call. At least I did.

Handyman did fix the receptacle problem, replaced a switch, put on a new
storm door, extra screens over the windows, put in new smoke detectors and
probably a few other things. I think I had a list of 8 things at one point.
Storm door was just the one thing as the other had totally broken after he
did try to repair it. Not complaining about his repair as much of this
house was jury rigged to begin with. Previous owner cobbled together that
door and my kitchen screen one. That will be next on my list as well as a
kitchen faucet. Even though it's not very old, it is crap. Having sprayer
issues, now to the point where sometimes it can take several minutes to make
it shut off. I should start making a list.

Once I get back on my feet, we get the new roof. Next major task is siding
or paint to the exterior. Not sure which. Want yellow with green trim.
Brown roof. Then when I get my tax money back, will call Handyman. Garage
door opener guy is coming on Wed. SIL thought she broke the opener for the
vehicle but husband's stopped working years ago. Bottom line, I think it's
just old and we need a new one. Had SIL not arranged that for me while I
was in the hospital, we still wouldn't have one. Husband dislikes spending
money on repairs and upkeep.

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
news
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:06:31 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Heh. I call someone to change lightbulbs if they require I climb on a
>> ladder. There are some very high ceilings in this house. That's why I
>> have table lamps.
>
> Why not just call a handy man, painter, or anybody not afraid of
> heights. Costs less than a unionized electrician.

I do that now that I have a reliable one. But do you know how many bad ones
are out there? I've seen tons. Nephew can change some bulbs for me but he
is working full time now so he doesn't need my chump change.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:57:35 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 3/31/2014 7:45 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> > On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:06:31 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>> >
>> >> Heh. I call someone to change lightbulbs if they require I climb on a
>> >> ladder. There are some very high ceilings in this house. That's why
>> >> I
>> >> have table lamps.
>> >
>> > Why not just call a handy man, painter, or anybody not afraid of
>> > heights. Costs less than a unionized electrician.
>> >
>> > -sw
>> >
>> LOL. I do hire handymen. Only if I need the fixtures replaced do I
>> call an electrician.
>>
> You don't use something like this?
> http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bayco-11-...LB12/100354521

I have one but it will not work with my kitchen lights. Thy go in at
strange angles and the device only pushes them up into the ceiling. Plus
due to the angle of the ceiling and the placement of the fridge, you can't
even reach them all with that. Electrician put a plank thing over my
counters and stood on it to do the work.

"barbie gee" > wrote in message
hcrg.pbz...
>
>
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>>
>> > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Monday, March 31, 2014 1:50:59 AM UTC-7, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hospital was not to blame. In a nutshell (and I'm no medical
>>>> profession) it
>>>> was bungling and cut happy podiatrists. Long story short, I had a
>>>> fungal
>>>> infection most likely caused by the tight foot wrap. I was not told of
>>>> this
>>>> and couldn't see my foot. Minutes after I left my last podiatrist
>>>> visit,
>>>> the pain began and less than 24 later was in ER with sepsis. Problem
>>>> is
>>>> nobody can say for sure exactly what happened but it was for sure from
>>>> the
>>>> fungus. No need to say any more on this here, I think. That won't
>>>> solve
>>>> anything.
>>>>
>>>
>>>> Not looking to sue either but... Do want to put a stop to these
>>>> people.
>>>> Hospitalist did talk to podiatrist for a long time. She called me in
>>>> the
>>>> hospital, freaked out. Heh. Did I think she caused it? Heh.
>>>
>>> Sounds like it might have happened to anybody. Anyway, you're not
>>> going to get a lot of money from a podiatrist. If you really think
>>> she screwed up grievously, you could contact your state's podiatry
>>> board, and go the professional discipline route, which could result
>>> in her being suspended or even have her licence taken away.
>>
>> It could have happened to anybody at that office perhaps. They saw my
>> foot at least weekly. Should have noticed the fungus and treated it. She
>> only got her license in 2013.
>
> they bound it in dressings and didn't have you changing the
> bandages/dressings daily? how do you "notice" fungus? was it like
> athlete's foot?

I was not capable (IMO) of doing this as the wound had to be packed. The
visiting nurse did this daily as did the Dr. The only part of my foot I
could see was the heel, big toe and part of the next toe. I did notice not
long before this last hospital trip that the heel looked bad. Yellowish,
peeling skin on it. So not only athlete's foot but now also fungal nails.
Was told this was brought about by the tight dressing.

To give you an idea of what they did, picture how you would wrap with an Ace
for a sprained ankle. Except that under the Ace was layer upon layer of
gauze, some of which went between the big toe and the next one. My foot was
never cleaned in those almost two months except for where the incision was
made.

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:23:41 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:19:39 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:47:14 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Too bad I don't have a lot of time on my hands. Have to catch up on
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> that passed me by while laid up. Like filing my taxes.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just file an extension. You have until 10-15 if you do.
>>>>>
>>>>> This is the lady who calls an electrician to change lightbulbs. I'm
>>>>> sure she could call somebody to do her taxes, too.
>>>>
>>>> BTDT. After having to show them how to use their computer and what do
>>>> with
>>>> my husband's investments, I realized I should do it myself. I can use
>>>> a
>>>> computer. I can't use a ladder. I also had other electrical problems.
>>>> Fire in laundry room from ballast. Those lights needed replaced.
>>>> Something
>>>> in kitchen that was eventually solved only by capping off a plug.
>>>> Dimmer
>>>> switch put in kitchen, plus he put in all new cans. So, no. It wasn't
>>>> just
>>>> changing the bulbs.
>>>
>>> That's certainly NOT how you explained it before. Yet another one of
>>> your stories that has changed over time.
>>
>> No. That is how I explained it. We had a fire when we first moved in
>> here,
>> in the laundry room because of the ballast. Then I explained how I was
>> making Christmas lunch and the receptacles wouldn't work and my immersion
>> blender got fried. The burned out bulbs in the kitchen were the last
>> straw.
>> I can't reach them and when husband tried, the cans got pushed up in the
>> ceiling.
>
> No, that's not how you explained it. You never mentioned the two
> other incidents. And it sure does sound odd that you didn't call an
> electrician after an electrical fire, and it blowing up an appliance,
> that you wanted until light bulbs burnt out to call an electrician.
> Most people would call an electrician after the first electrical fire.

Might have seemed odd but I had no money to pay for it. The fireman had me
tape off the light switch and we made do with Christmas lights in there.
Also did not have the money to get the kitchen fixed. We had to replace all
of the appliances in here plus do a lot of work such as securing the place
so the rats couldn't get in. Plus the chronic plumbing problems.

A great deal of our mess was that when we bought this place, a contractor
agreed to put things right for a sum. I think that was $10,000 but don't
hold me to that. Was over 9 years ago. But then when he arrived, he said
that his coworker said the work couldn't be done for that amount and they
just couldn't help us. We had based the price of the house on his word.
Some things will likely never get done. Like getting the garage up to code.

Also made the mistake of listeing to husband's friend who merely replaced
damage soffit. Turns out the real problem was a roof that was not applied
right.
..>
> https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&hl=en#!searchin/rec.food.cooking/electrician$20light$20bulbs/rec.food.cooking/JP9EnzQlqAc/lDnCJmWqC4AJ
>
> But who gives a shit. I vow to give up Julie at least until the end
> of Lent. Probably longer.

Actually, that is what I said! Put in new cans and a dimmer. I did not
mention the other stuff because we were talking of lights. He also put in
not only new bulbs but a different kind.

"The Other Guy" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:23:41 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>>> That's certainly NOT how you explained it before. Yet another one of
>>> your stories that has changed over time.
>>
>>No. That is how I explained it.
>
> Yes, that WAS how you explained it, but WHY bother arguing with an
> ignorant and probably mentally ill troll??
>
> It REALLY reduces the effectiveness of the filters that many of us
> use.
>
Sowwy.

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "The Other Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:23:41 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>> That's certainly NOT how you explained it before. Yet another one of
>>>> your stories that has changed over time.
>>>
>>>No. That is how I explained it.
>>
>> Yes, that WAS how you explained it, but WHY bother arguing with an
>> ignorant and probably mentally ill troll??
>>
>> It REALLY reduces the effectiveness of the filters that many of us
>> use.
>>
> Sowwy.

LOL

"Sqwerts" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:02:52 -0700, The Other Guy wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:23:41 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>> That's certainly NOT how you explained it before. Yet another one of
>>>> your stories that has changed over time.
>>>
>>>No. That is how I explained it.
>>
>> Yes, that WAS how you explained it, but WHY bother arguing with an
>> ignorant and probably mentally ill troll??
>
> Except for the fact I posted the evidence that proved\s the contrary.
>
> So stop you're ****ing whining. This is why you'll never be "THE
> Guy".
>
> -sw

Wait fake Steve! Shouldn't that be... Stop! You're ****ing whining!?

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Sqwerts" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:02:52 -0700, The Other Guy wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:23:41 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>> That's certainly NOT how you explained it before. Yet another one of
>>>>> your stories that has changed over time.
>>>>
>>>>No. That is how I explained it.
>>>
>>> Yes, that WAS how you explained it, but WHY bother arguing with an
>>> ignorant and probably mentally ill troll??
>>
>> Except for the fact I posted the evidence that proved\s the contrary.
>>
>> So stop you're ****ing whining. This is why you'll never be "THE
>> Guy".
>>
>> -sw
>
> Wait fake Steve! Shouldn't that be... Stop! You're ****ing whining!?

lol

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On 3/31/2014 4:00 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "MaryL" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "Julie Bove" wrote in message ...
>>
>> All I did was go into the drugstore, pick up a few things, then put
>> away a
>> few things at home and make a quick dinner. I did cook rice and made a
>> salad but the rest was the remains of already prepared food. Just
>> nuked it.
>> Sat on a chair between tasks. And now I feel like I ran a marathon. Not
>> only do my legs and feet hurt but my whole body.
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~
>> Be very careful. That is actually quite a lot for someone who has
>> been through everything that you described. People who have been sick
>> sometimes try to accomplish too much too soon (and think it "isn't
>> anything" because it isn't what they used to do), and that can cause a
>> setback.
>
> Yes. I already know that I overdid but this house is a disaster and
> Angela still hasn't caught up her school work from when she had the
> flu. So I have to drive.

Only wish I *could* drive.

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On 3/31/2014 12:34 PM, graham wrote:
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "graham" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On Sunday, March 30, 2014 8:18:19 PM UTC-7, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Came very close to dying from sepsis. Just got out of another
>>>>>>> hospital.
>>>>>>> Don't want to say too much as I have involved my lawyer friend.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have no idea what caused the need for a potential lawsuit but being
>>>>>> somebody who was on the brink myself and left to die in an ER by a
>>>>>> fairly
>>>>>> bad hospital I can tell you that mounting these claims is going to
>>>>>> cost a
>>>>>> fortune. 200-300K easily. And in 5 years if you win the attorney
>>>>>> will get
>>>>>> most of it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Julie, I do not know what Paul's experience was, but every case is
>>>>> different.
>>>>> Every state has a different malpractice regime. The plaintiff's
>>>>> attorney
>>>>> risks his money, not yours. No plaintiff's attorney will take your case
>>>>> unless he sees an excellent chance of winning.
>>>>>
>>>>> But the successful attorney will get 30-40% of the award, and expenses
>>>>> will come out of your share.
>>>>
>>>> Yes. I know. Not looking to sue personally. Others are encouraging me
>>>> to do so. I figure to placate them I will discuss this with my friend.
>>>> I can already tell you what he will say.
>>>>
>>> You are alive and recovering. Leave it be!
>>
>> I agree, although she has said she won't be suing.
>>
>> When I had my infection it never occurred to me to sue anyone. Later I
>> found it had been caused by Staph. Aureus which can be found on the skin,
>> so not necessarily anyone's fault. The same excellent surgeon performed
>> the same op on the other knee and it was fine.
>>
> A few years ago, a 13yr old girl died from a burst appendix after waiting an
> interminably long time in 2 hospital emergency departments. When asked if he
> was going to sue, the father said: "No! It won't bring her back". He was
> much admired for that.
> Graham


The man driving the car who had a stroke or heart attack and hit my
daughter's car head-on killed his passenger, himself and my daughter.
We had to go to the Rockland County, NY coroner to file an oblection to
autopsy for religious reasons and he said that if we didn't allow an
autopsy, we couldn't sue. I asked him how much money would it take to
bring my baby back.

I understand that father and his grief.


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On 3/31/2014 9:23 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> Garage door opener guy is coming on Wed. SIL thought she
> broke the opener for the vehicle but husband's stopped working years
> ago. Bottom line, I think it's just old and we need a new one. Had SIL
> not arranged that for me while I was in the hospital, we still wouldn't
> have one. Husband dislikes spending money on repairs and upkeep.

Julie, check out Lowes for a garage door opener. We got a good price on
ours and they provided a professional installer whom they bond. The
installation price was very reasonable and the fellow did an excellent job.

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On Tue, 01 Apr 2014 09:33:17 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:
snip
>
>Only wish I *could* drive.

I sympathize. Have they given you a clue yet as to when you will be
able to drive or is it all depending on healing and PT?
Janet US

On Tue, 01 Apr 2014 09:38:25 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:
snip
>
>The man driving the car who had a stroke or heart attack and hit my
>daughter's car head-on killed his passenger, himself and my daughter.
>We had to go to the Rockland County, NY coroner to file an oblection to
>autopsy for religious reasons and he said that if we didn't allow an
>autopsy, we couldn't sue. I asked him how much money would it take to
>bring my baby back.
>
>I understand that father and his grief.

Ah, Janet. That's really tough. I'm sorry to hear that you lost a
child.
Janet US

"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
eb.com...
> On 3/31/2014 4:00 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "MaryL" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>>
>>> "Julie Bove" wrote in message ...
>>>
>>> All I did was go into the drugstore, pick up a few things, then put
>>> away a
>>> few things at home and make a quick dinner. I did cook rice and made a
>>> salad but the rest was the remains of already prepared food. Just
>>> nuked it.
>>> Sat on a chair between tasks. And now I feel like I ran a marathon.
>>> Not
>>> only do my legs and feet hurt but my whole body.
>>>
>>> ~~~~~~~~
>>> Be very careful. That is actually quite a lot for someone who has
>>> been through everything that you described. People who have been sick
>>> sometimes try to accomplish too much too soon (and think it "isn't
>>> anything" because it isn't what they used to do), and that can cause a
>>> setback.
>>
>> Yes. I already know that I overdid but this house is a disaster and
>> Angela still hasn't caught up her school work from when she had the
>> flu. So I have to drive.
>
> Only wish I *could* drive.

Sorry. I was unable to for about 2 months. 6 miles each way and it was
torture as my ankle is so weak. Today will be worse. Same drive plus have
to pick Angela up at school which is about the same amount of miles.

"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
eb.com...
> On 3/31/2014 9:23 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Garage door opener guy is coming on Wed. SIL thought she
>> broke the opener for the vehicle but husband's stopped working years
>> ago. Bottom line, I think it's just old and we need a new one. Had SIL
>> not arranged that for me while I was in the hospital, we still wouldn't
>> have one. Husband dislikes spending money on repairs and upkeep.
>
> Julie, check out Lowes for a garage door opener. We got a good price on
> ours and they provided a professional installer whom they bond. The
> installation price was very reasonable and the fellow did an excellent
> job.

It's already a done deal and we want some custom stuff. Was supposed to be
my bro's neighbor but his son was sick so he directed my husband to another
guy. I have had very poor luck with Lowe's installation and don't really
trust them to do things after my kitchen was flooded due to an incorrectly
installed dishwasher.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...

> It's already a done deal and we want some custom stuff. Was supposed to
> be my bro's neighbor but his son was sick so he directed my husband to
> another guy. I have had very poor luck with Lowe's installation and don't
> really trust them to do things after my kitchen was flooded due to an
> incorrectly installed dishwasher.

I have had some bad experiences with Lowe's too, not necessarily the
installations, but the products and delivery with missing parts etc., and
the time frame, not coming when they are scheduled. I will say that when my
fridge bit the dust, they did offer to loan me one, that was a plus.

Cheri

On Monday, March 31, 2014 4:43:39 PM UTC-7, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:19:39 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>
>
> > I also had other electrical problems.
> > Fire in laundry room from ballast. Those lights needed replaced. Something
> > in kitchen that was eventually solved only by capping off a plug. Dimmer
> > switch put in kitchen, plus he put in all new cans. So, no. It wasn't just
> > changing the bulbs.
>
> That's certainly NOT how you explained it before. Yet another one of
> your stories that has changed over time.

Oh, Steve

Life is too short to factcheck anybody on Usenet. Don't take up valuable
braincells storing what JB has said.

On Monday, March 31, 2014 5:21:17 PM UTC-6, Julie Bove wrote:
> "Gary" > wrote in message ...
>
> > Julie Bove wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >> Came very close to dying from sepsis.
>
> >
>
> > Welcome back, Julie!
>
> > I knew something bad must have happened for you to be gone for so
>
> > long. I see that the "family" at least fed you all these weeks enough
>
> > to stay alive. I'm glad you are almost healed.
>
>
>
> I have lost weight though. Could write a novel on hospital food but it
>
> would be depressing.

After a 4 1/2 hour cancer operation and a week in hospital I found that I had gained three pounds and after I came home I lost five pounds eating my own food.

The hospital food was excellent and prepared by a dietician.

"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> It's already a done deal and we want some custom stuff. Was supposed to
>> be my bro's neighbor but his son was sick so he directed my husband to
>> another guy. I have had very poor luck with Lowe's installation and
>> don't really trust them to do things after my kitchen was flooded due to
>> an incorrectly installed dishwasher.
>
> I have had some bad experiences with Lowe's too, not necessarily the
> installations, but the products and delivery with missing parts etc., and
> the time frame, not coming when they are scheduled. I will say that when
> my fridge bit the dust, they did offer to loan me one, that was a plus.

Wow! That's good. We do have two little fridges. Actually one little and
one tiny so if we had to, we could always use those.

On 3/31/2014 5:02 PM, The Other Guy wrote:

> It REALLY reduces the effectiveness of the filters that many of us
> use.

Why rely on them if they don't work? The scheme will only work if people
act as you want them to act. I see a problem with this strategy. OTOH,
filters work great for email. That's the breaks.

>
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