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Skriven 2006-07-01 14:48:42 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
   Kommentar till text 2638 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
Ärende: uncle 907
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Hi Michael,

 RH> Yes, generics do make a lot of money.  Probably because a lot of
 RH> medical insurance groups will pay for them faster than paying for name

 ML> It's a volume thing. Sort of like McDonalds vs. a restaurant,
 ML> except that the medical McDonaldses are just as effective as
 ML> the real things.


I like that allusion!  But, some of the medical generics aren't quite
as good as the brand names so doctors can specify brands in some
instances.  Thing is, the people that have to use them are faced with
higher co pays.  AFAIK, all the drugs that I use that are available in
generic form work for me; some that I use aren't generic yet but still
there's no direct cost to me (paid thru federal taxes).

Had a nice surprise in my mail box the other day.  I'd gone to the
dentist in mid June for some work on a tooth that had last been worked
on about a year (not quite) ago.  The dentist told me that Tricare had
changed coverage so that some things were only covered every 2 years, vs
the every year they had been, this procedure being one affected.  He
told me that so far, all of his submissions for claims had been
rejected and would I be able to pay full cost if neccessary.?  Since I
needed the work, I gave him the OK to do it.  The nice surprise was an
explanation of benefits for that visit--everything was covered except
the (usual) general excise tax.

 RH> Yeouch!  I'm being very careful how & where I plant my feet these
 RH> days, especially if they're going on or off a moving walkway like an

 ML> Yeah, I'm going to have to mend my ways. Not today, perhaps,
 ML> eventually.

Shall I get out a sewing machine or will hand stitching do?


 RH> and the spicy beef salad was a bit spicier than I anticipated.

 ML> Seldom has anything spicy been spicier than I anticipated.
 ML> I'll file this info in the back of my head for next time
 ML> we find ourselves on the north island.

It was very good but the meat was almost red with chili pepper flakes.
About one third the amount used would have made it a decent heat level
for me.  But, the choclate brownie w/chocolate ice cream helped quench
the fire. (G) Found out that Uncle Stanley likes chocolate almost as
much as I do.


 ML> Perhaps you can substitute a teaspoon or two of
 ML> instant coffee granules for the Kahlua in this:

 ML> MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.00

 ML>       Title: Mexican Chocolate Sauce
 ML>  Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Sauces
 ML>       Yield: 10 servings

I'd probably cut it out altogether but if I made some for Steve, then
use the coffee.  Had to buy some Kona coffee at the commissary today for
Rachel; got me a half dozen assorted Hawaiian teas.

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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