Text 8935, 136 rader
Skriven 2008-06-14 15:11:59 av Carol Shenkenberger (15071.cooks)
   Kommentar till text 8920 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
Ärende: TAP classes and leftovers
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 >  CS> As I was checking out at the moving place, I watched a girl with a
 >  CS> 200lb or so overage pay a startlingly high sum.  I dont know where she
 >  CS> moved from, but it was almost 2,000$.
 > 
 > WOW! That's steep; any idea if she was able to do it in installments?
 > Probably not, as the government usually wants it all at once, and right
 > away.  They owe you and it's a different story.

Oh thats the truth.  She had to whip out her checkbook on the spot.  If there
was a way to pay in installemnts, I didnt over hear it.  (I was trying to be
polite but couldnt help hear about it).

 >  >  CS> pot).  Miso is something you'll want to avoid if needing low-sodium.

 >  CS> Fine with me!  I'll probably bring my yellow-tan miso with me as I'm
 >  CS> more used to it.  Janis has the darker version and i want to taste
 >  CS> that as the darker ones from my experience have a large flavor
 > 
 > OK, I've had a bag of it in my fridge since HI; I think it's the red
 > type. I may bring it up and pass it on; it should still be good as it's
 > been under refrigeration most of the time I've had it. Second thought is
 > to start playing with it.

If it's pure miso, it should be fine.  Refridgeration is optional with it.  I
normally keep mine in the freezer door but that's just a handy place to have
it.  I think it's funny how it never really freezes.

 >  CS> Ok, completely out of sequence but go to whatever transition
 >  CS> assistance class Steve lines up.  Now is the time and you can go again
 >  CS> later.  Mega info for you specifically on medical and lots of bennies
 >  CS> you may not have known about that are specific to you.  Should go at
 >  CS> the least 12 months away from
 >  CS> retirement (Navy says 2 years is a good time as well).  I've even got
 >  CS> my appointment now for a medical record review for disability.  Cant
 >  CS> file this early, but i can get a reasonable estimate.
 > 
 > 
 > I know, we should have gone a while back. Now it looks like we'll go
 > only a few months before Steve retires--but better then than not at all.


Can I make a suggestion?  See if Steve can sign you up just yourself right
now.  The Navy class I was in was for all branches (there's nothing branch
specific in TAP but the name may be different for you).  Spouses are highly
encouraged to attend and do not need the military member with them at the
same class.  So, you can go now and later Steve and you can go again.

Much of what they will tell you about, really *really* needs to start 12
months out.

Ours is 4 days long then there are ancillary classes for specific needs, such
as one specific for folks like me who need to pre-file for disability
benefits with the VA.  If you wait til retirement for that, it can take up to
2 years (backpaid but without interest etc).  Mega difference between 50% and
above, and 40% or below.  New laws passed on that.

Some of it wont be all that relevant to you, but it wont hurt you to find out
how to do a proper job interview or how to write a resume <g>.  They even had
a section on how a spouse who hasnt been working due to constant moves, can
do one.
 > We know the Suvivior Benefit Plan (Package.....whatever) is for me,
 > should Steve pre decease me and have discussed the funding of it a bit.
 > We also know about Tri-Care after retirement; we're planning to stay
 > with Prime if we can because of my health issues.  But, we'll probably
 > try to get more information as soon as we can.  Thanks for the "head's
 > up" that we should get going on it.

The SBP is better than it used to be on rates.  If you'll elect to cover
1,000$ worth of his income, it will be about 60$ a month and give you a
payback for life of 550$ (just dont remarry before you are 57).  I think
thats how it worked.

 >  CS> Ok, back to food <g>.
 > 
 >  CS> one in a lite seaweed (fresh kelp) then making a suprise packet
 >  CS> riceball.
 > 
 > Tuck a bit of hot pepper into it for a real surprise. (G) Remember the
 > old Fire Ball candy? How about a meat/rice/fire ball?

Oh that would be interesting!

 >  CS> Should be fun!  I plan currently to drive up straight and probably hit
 >  CS> the place we are staying at Thrusday evening.  So far, the command is
 >  CS> thinking I can cut out on time to make that.  My part of the IG is
 >  CS> pretty much done now with just a report to write up.  We look pretty
 >  CS> good.  I still wont know for sure though til that week.
 > 
 > 
 > Sounds good; let's hope things work out that you can make most of the
 > fun.

Yes, even at worst looks like I can be there by the Saturday portion and
after that.

 >  > "Listen to your mom, kiddo!" Think that might help? (G)
 > 
 >  CS> ROFTL!  You've had kids.  What do you think?
 > 
 > A lot of kids will listen to advice from another adult, not their
 > parent, surprisingly well.  Or, if there's somebody closer to her age to
 > make the suggestion........About 10 years ago, we celebrated

I imagine Charlotte will be having fun with everyone.  Running around with
the dogs too.

 > a pumpkin pie (I'd brought 2 that I made.) right off the bat.  Deborah
 > persuaded him to take only a quarter, leaving more for other people. He
 > listened to her but after everybody had gone thru the line once, I saw
 > him go back for another quarter. (G)

;-)  At least everyone got some!

 >  CS> (Garumph, she's definately taller than me now and getting more so.
 >  CS> Hey the upside is my pants are too short on her so I got'em all back
 >  CS> again!)
 > 
 > Sounds like a good deal there. What about the boots you got while you
 > were in Japan; were you able to reclaim them?

Mine!  All mine now!  Yes!

 >  CS> I've had several issues with bronchchitis but am not 'chronic' for it.
 >  CS>  Havent  had a problem now in 4 years and that one was quickly knocked
 >  CS> out.
 > 
 > OTOH, it's an annual occurance with me; sometimes more than once a year.
 > It usually takes a couple of months to clear, even with antibiotics
 > giving it an initial shove toward the door.

Fortunately not me!
               xxcarol

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