V.P. BIDEN; WHERE'S MY CHECK?

PERSONAL

I awoke this morning at 6:45 today after 9hrs of sleep to a 3-, with a little back pain took my pills and put out my flag. I did fill out my appeal to Kaiser at their office with the help of Tyree yesterday and she emailed me the document and I will send or deliver copies to all H.& W trustees and I think I will also appeal to Medicare, thanks again Tyree. If they are determined to deny my claim I believe that would constitute a change in coverage since my qualification for Medicare. I also signed up (again, I think) for the Kaiser “Advantage” program yesterday. I emailed my neurologist and I did refill the LDN yesterday. I think I found out what the confusion was and it appears it was the difference between 2 different prescriptions, one prescribed by my primary care physician and two by my Neurologist. I must also say that the drawing for the BULL session participants went well and between Gil F. and myself we managed to be the first two tickets pulled for the drawing. I did call Jim Moss to thank him for the lower cost, as I received the credit at the Union meeting and he said he could take care of all of it for me. I will take my founders paper weight to remind me NOT to use my auction number, but it will be hard I'm sure. He did say he will try to get all four of us at the same table, but I am not sure the Local knows if they have the seats at the auction. Gil will be able to make the golf, and he is an experienced “Wally Catcher” and it will be great to play with two other “regular hands”. Mick is getting settled in his rehab center and doing better and thats good news; and Brother in Law Eric's son is out of the hospital and doing well I think. I haven't heard or seen the All in One Mobility at Columbia Pacific Airport Way, and the “shower guy” but the I haven't heard the drip the last 2 nights. We did get a visit from the Leaf guard gutter person for the house and with Judi's Costco card we will have additional saving if we get them, but they are still expensive, but I did go by B of A and got the information on our Home loan, so maybe I can get them to cover the gutters, I also need some fence work in the back. My skype video phone call from Larry and Betsy was fun and Betsy wants a “signed copy” and Judi said she would send it off. Apparently Montana has a rule that you “can't” start campaigning for another week or so, but you can still send a couple bucks to his campaign. I also heard who won the election to replace John at the C.P.B.T. And I sure hope he knows what he is getting into?

I still believe the U of O is ANTI-UNION, and it appears to me now that they are not alone. Keep up the heat.

NEPHEW CHRISTOPHER IS IN AFGHANISTAN STILL BUT SURE SOUNDED GOOD ON THE PHONE. Thank you for your service and you are in our prayers every day. It appears our prayers are being heard.

Cousin Larry Pahut's, run off election is in November and he will also need more help. I will say thank you to any and all that helped. That would be a picture of our grandfather there on the right, John L. Monahan, L for Larry? His sister, Patty Ann Sullivan is his Campaign Manager and must have done a fine job. I actually did send him a check, and saw that it had been cashed and would ask all to give what they can. (campaign H.Q. Are 400 Spruce, Anaconda, Montana 59711) Based on the fact he is in a run off they will probably still need more funds, maybe I'll get my checks from S.S. or Kaiser before November.

God grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when it comes to my last cast, I then must humbly pray. When in the Lord's safe landing net I'm peacefully asleep,that in His mercy, I be judged............Good enough to keep.

**** My daily prayer, is to Mary Mother of God…..”O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, the welcoming of Uncle Sandy into the house of the Lord, for the safe return of nephew Christopher from Afghanistan; good family friend Pat Percin, cousin Larry Pahut in his endeavor to become the Deer Lodge County Justice of the Peace, cousin Mick, nephew Arron; and all in need. We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help ALL of us, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever, Amen.”
Thank You, Mother Mary, for your help and assistance, especially for BRINGING DANIEL HOME SAFELY, and protecting Christopher; for the safe delivery of Brandee's new baby girl, Mick; and those, NOW covered with Health Care.

I know I have been repeating things, maybe too much, on my blog; but some of this stuff I need to be reminded of and some of this stuff others need to be reminded of.

M.S., and LDN REPORT

This is my attempt to keep track of my experiences with my LDN treatment for my Neurologist and his RN. So far with the 4.5mg, I think I'm noticeably better, I have changed when I take it to coincide with my noon regimen. I am experiencing better days and now that I'm doing the new dosage I am seeing a marked change. I have now stopped taking that brand new FDA approved pill, Aminopyridine and I will be seeing if there is a change. It was supposed to be good for “gait” issues, even those with primary progressive. My BP is 125/80/60 at 8:30am.

POLITICAL

I am watching the change of command ceremony from Bagdad with V.P. Biden and Defense Secretary Gates so Joe has been very busy but:

HEY JOE, I'M STILL WAITING:

June 23, 2010

As I mentioned earlier, seniors who fall in the "doughnut hole" in Medicare prescription drug coverage are already starting to get relief -- in the form of $250 checks -- to help cover the cost of prescriptions. Next year, prescription drug prices will be cut in half when seniors hit the doughnut hole, and, within ten years, the new law will have closed the gap completely.

This is information that every senior should know. Click here to download a flier you can share with friends and family:

http://my.barackobama.com/ReformForSeniors

Thank you,

Vice President Joe Biden

CHECK OUT PAST BLOGS FOR THE Top 5 Social Security Myths. I am only going to list the first one from now on, as it is the biggest, as far as I'm concerned and I will save the space.

Myth #1: Social Security is going broke.
Reality: There is no Social Security crisis.  By 2023, Social Security will have a $4.6 trillion surplus (yes, trillion with a 'T').  It can pay out all scheduled benefits for the next quarter-century with no changes whatsoever. After 2037, it'll still be able to pay out 75% of scheduled benefits—and again, that's without any changes. The program started preparing for the Baby Boomers' retirement decades ago. Anyone who insists Social Security is broke probably wants to break it themselves.

If you have been following my blog you must be aware that I am not the happiest with the actions or inactions of Congress or the President but I truly believe that in his year and a half he has got more done for me and working men and women of this country than has been accomplished in decades and I just can't believe there are polls out there that have the Democrats behind by 10 points for the fall elections. (John Bohener as Speaker of the house), could ther possibly be that many people that want to go BACK to the last 10 years?

If your looking for that little piece that was forwarded from my Uncle Hank; you will have to check a past blog:
 
Oh, Hell No!

You finally got mad when the government decided that people in America deserved the right to see a doctor if they are sick? Yes, illegal wars, lies, corruption, torture, stealing your tax dollars to make the rich richer, are all okay with you, but helping other Americans ? Oh hell no.

LOCAL

Best wishes DR. JOHN and good luck; although I did hear some disturbing news at my Union meeting, hey John, say it ain't so. Your Teleconference call to wish Bob well at the Building Trades was very classy, I just wish you could have made it.

Instead of debating the issues, Chris Dudley is still avoiding them – running glossy TV ads with empty slogans and stirring music. Oregonians deserve more: a real discussion about the issues between the candidates - and grassroots campaigns that take that discussion to the doorstep.

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION

ONE RIBBON STILL UP, FOR CHRISTOPHER, be safe, hurry home, and it was great to hear from you.

DON'T FORGET, SOFT LANDING BILL

Please check the sites I have under YELLOW RIBBON as they all could use help.

If you are flying the American Flag, please keep flying it until ALL our Troops return home.

At the 11th Hour, on the 11th Day, of the 11th Month a cease fire was signed to end the war to end all wars in 1918. How's that worked out so far?

SPORTS

It's MLB Time, Hey Chicago, what do ya say, go Cubs go, Cubs gonna win today! Lou, we are going to miss you.

And yes Mark, I will still check the Mariners schedule and try to get up there, they did have a good game yesterday and they should fare good last night with Felix on the mound, but I headed to bed before it was over, but I am sure there will be a replay today; although their announcers have said they were in store to beat their worst record since they came into the league.

Speaking of struggling teams, besides the Cubs and Mariners and Orioles; Peter have your people keep an eye on that Mehrens kid that will be playing fall ball for the S. Cal Rangers, I have been trying to follow his progress on line and he definitely has the right stuff, although his team is really struggling. Based on what I've read he will be making a wonderful closer.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES

The American Rights at Work still needs help. We must not take our eye off that MAIN issue, our two Senators haven't. E.F.C.A. Especially in light of that mine disaster in West Virginia and those Rig explosions in the Gulf.

The U.A. Local 290 “Don Salee” Member Assistance Program. I have a meeting set up with Dave Stahley and Bob Murray Tomorrow to discuss a regular program for the retiree's and some fund raising activities for MAP.

OTHER STUFF AND COMMUNICATIONS

****Thank You Mary Ellen****
May love and laughter light your days
And warm your heart and homes
May good and faithful friends be yours wherever you may roam
May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures
May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours

Whether you attend a church service, a Mosque, GLBT gathering, or Synagogue service, please say a prayer that God; yours, mine or ours; keeps our service men and women in the Palm of their hand.

Mike; My blog is 4 pages, and just over 2,000 words today, I think.