What are you thinking about? Part V

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DeafCaroline said:
My bank IS a fat cat bank and it's rated one of the top banks in the world. it's very highly regarded.

anyways, I went to my branch and complained and they resolved the issue and financially compensated me for my troubles so it worked out.
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My fat cat banks give me coffee and cookies when I go in. Sometimes I go in just for coffee and cookies. :) Although 1 bank only has coffee :mad2: but at least it is good coffee. When I have had problems the branch couldn't handle they have always made the calls for me and "translated"
 
lanapoo said:
I'm trying to plan out my routes. So far I have three options.

I-80 is the most direct way, but scary in winter.

I-40 and then I-5 up to Sacramento.

Or go south and take I-20, then hit I-10... And then I-5 up to home sweet home.

Which of the three would be the best option during winter? Dad insists on the third route, but I'm afraid it'd be more gas, $$.
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I-40 is not bad. I-10 would be the safest as far as ice. Lots of Border Patrol check points on I-10. I went through 4 or 5. Those can really slow you down.
 
TXgolfer said:
My fat cat banks give me coffee and cookies when I go in. Sometimes I go in just for coffee and cookies. :) Although 1 bank only has coffee :mad2: but at least it is good coffee. When I have had problems the branch couldn't handle they have always made the calls for me and "translated"
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That's what they did for me. When I explained my predicament, they got on the phone and walked me through a couple of things in online banking that answered my questions and it was all done in about 10 minutes. My bank has coffee and sweets too :)

But I had to take a deep breath before going because I was furious with the email service. it was like my explaining my deafness and not being able to make calls just went whoosh! over their heads and this went on for 10 days. What they would do is answer part of a question then say "if you need any futher assistance, please call 1 800 ..." My question was so simple, why did it have to take 10 days and a total run around between two bank departments before getting a question answered and why was no one registering the six emails I wrote that stated I'm deaf? It's so unnecessarily complicated and stressful.

But it did help that my branch realized the extent of my problems and stepped in to help. It was very much appreciated.
 
lanapoo said:
I'm trying to plan out my routes. So far I have three options.

I-80 is the most direct way, but scary in winter.

I-40 and then I-5 up to Sacramento.

Or go south and take I-20, then hit I-10... And then I-5 up to home sweet home.

Which of the three would be the best option during winter? Dad insists on the third route, but I'm afraid it'd be more gas, $$.
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if your dad is really insisting on 3rd route... tell him to send in more $$$
 
DeafCaroline said:
That's what they did for me. When I explained my predicament, they got on the phone and walked me through a couple of things in online banking that answered my questions and it was all done in about 10 minutes. My bank has coffee and sweets too :)

But I had to take a deep breath before going because I was furious with the email service. it was like my explaining my deafness and not being able to make calls just went whoosh! over their heads and this went on for 10 days. What they would do is answer part of a question then say "if you need any futher assistance, please call 1 800 ..." My question was so simple, why did it have to take 10 days and a total run around between two bank departments before getting a question answered and why was no one registering the six emails I wrote that stated I'm deaf? It's so unnecessarily complicated and stressful.

But it did help that my branch realized the extent of my problems and stepped in to help. It was very much appreciated.
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Oh yeah the email systems are totally useless. I am sure you did this too, but if not, you should get the email of your acct rep and Branch mgr. That is usually better.
 
lanapoo said:
I'm trying to plan out my routes. So far I have three options.
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You might actually save money on 10 or 40 depending on how many miles difference we're talking. There's a lot of hills and mountains on the 80 and some of the 40. Most of the 10 is completely flat land and straight stretches without much life around. You'll get the best MPG overall on 10, and there is likely not going to be any snow on the southern states at all.
 
lanapoo, safety is more important than $$$. Maybe your dad could give you a little extra gas $ as an early present? Dads are generous like that when they are concerned about your well being.
 
Thinking some more on this, since you will be driving a large truck and towing a car I-10 is probably the best bet. The fall/winter crosswinds on I-40 are pretty tricky with a high profile vehicle. We took 40 when I moved my friend and I had several unintended "lane changes". Kinda spooky.
 
TXgolfer said:
Thinking some more on this, since you will be driving a large truck and towing a car I-10 is probably the best bet. The fall/winter crosswinds on I-40 are pretty tricky with a high profile vehicle. We took 40 when I moved my friend and I had several unintended "lane changes". Kinda spooky.
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Hmm, thanks for the advice... I'll take it into consideration and talk to my friends about it.
 
i 80 in wyoming,come on.I wouldn't fret about it too much other than the laramie area. If you get snowed in, visit me. I'll keep you guys warm.
 
Sorry this will be a long one. Saw the specialist for my 3 hour appt. Fill out paperwork, wait. Have two different hearing tests, failed. Left ear = NR, right = NR. No Response!!! They have that little graph to show your hearing test, I was below the graphs bottom line. The hearing test also were really painful due to nerve damage they think.

Finally, see doctor. Never even looks at me at first, goes immediately to my husband. 3 doctors in the room because I'm "an interesting" case. They have no one else like me and it's a huge office. 10 doctors. He looks in my ears and shakes his head. Says "there's not really any options" as of now. Just in case wants to do a whole bunch of tests that I just can't handle right now. Plus he says at this time he doesn't even know if CI would work. My main concern is the pain. He says it will always be there due to the trauma of my nerves. Pain meds don't work for this??? Help!!! What do I do??
 
Angle1989 said:
Sorry this will be a long one. Saw the specialist for my 3 hour appt. Fill out paperwork, wait. Have two different hearing tests, failed. Left ear = NR, right = NR. No Response!!! They have that little graph to show your hearing test, I was below the graphs bottom line. The hearing test also were really painful due to nerve damage they think.

Finally, see doctor. Never even looks at me at first, goes immediately to my husband. 3 doctors in the room because I'm "an interesting" case. They have no one else like me and it's a huge office. 10 doctors. He looks in my ears and shakes his head. Says "there's not really any options" as of now. Just in case wants to do a whole bunch of tests that I just can't handle right now. Plus he says at this time he doesn't even know if CI would work. My main concern is the pain. He says it will always be there due to the trauma of my nerves. Pain meds don't work for this??? Help!!! What do I do??
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I'm not a doctor but I know copious amounts of alcohol helps. Temporarily though.
 
Booze

nickysunflower said:
Thank you.
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posts from hell said:
I'm not a doctor but I know copious amounts of alcohol helps. Temporarily though.
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I may just have to try that. I'm a light weight. 1/2 a drink and I'm buzzed. When my husband and i were dating, i was a cheap date. Thats only regarding the booze????I'll try anything, cause this really sucks.

Cheetah where:angel: are you???I need to laugh. Hello anybody out there to make me feel better???? Plus I need to know about a VNG test they want to do. Sounds pretty sucky (?)....
 
Angel, I PM'd you. Let me know if that made you feel any better?

Let's see... a VNG test... would that be a Very Nice Guess???
 
No really good advise from me. But I know all about ear pain, first-hand. And still suffer from it, even after several surgeries....

Just like I did with the tennitus...grit and bear with it!...The meds I take for the infection make me nauseous all the time, 3 more weeks of 'em....

There is Pain Management but I have not tried that...and of course alcohol or pain pills.....I don't drink...and as for the pain pills, I haven't taken any in 2 days.

It's so aggravating...if someone comes up with something that really works and isn't bad for ur health, I'd like to know.
 
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