tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post6991307376297572034..comments2024-03-28T11:50:00.470-04:00Comments on TRAVEL WITH THE BAYFIELD BUNCH:)): TODAY THE BAYFIELD BUNCH MET ANOTHER FELLOW BLOGGER:))Al Bossencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-17867306422908145952012-01-19T03:34:29.098-05:002012-01-19T03:34:29.098-05:00Beautiful and cute dog it is. I like your post.
va...Beautiful and cute dog it is. I like your post.<br /><a href="http://www.valuevanrental.ie/" rel="nofollow">van hire Dublin</a>johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469922168743268421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-61363727321687042492011-12-28T22:57:07.800-05:002011-12-28T22:57:07.800-05:00I loved seeing your photos of Debra, since I have ...I loved seeing your photos of Debra, since I have read her blog ever since you first posted it on yours. She writes so eloquently about such important issues yet doesn't share many photos so this was a real treat. Although her recent cemetery photos were amazing. Speaking of photos, that new header shot is breathtaking, Al! WowSue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-34401514801741021242011-12-28T18:39:14.029-05:002011-12-28T18:39:14.029-05:00Enjoyed your divergent post today. Motormouse'...Enjoyed your divergent post today. Motormouse's little pal looks like Yoda. Interesting fur. There are lots of things to enjoy about Florida but they will definitely provide different scenary. I enjoyed the Forgotten Coast when I was there last summer. Hope things work out for you. Different isn't always worse--just different.<br /><br />http://travelinglongdogs.blogspot.com/TravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-63730759313274148732011-12-28T12:31:25.622-05:002011-12-28T12:31:25.622-05:00I totally know what you mean about medical bills. ...I totally know what you mean about medical bills. If the $$ are something you can afford to pay out-of-pocket consider negotiating for a direct payment w/ the hospital (without the insurance). It's always cheaper for the hospital to go direct and they're usually willing to talk. I did this earlier this year for a head injury. The "insurance" bill would have been $1,400. I paid $800 after negotiating for a direct-payment w/ the hospital. The bonus is it won't affect my rates next year.<br /><br />As for FL. Don't give up on boondocking there if that's where you decide to go. There are possibilities for dispersed camping in all the FL forests.<br /><br />NinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-50221419870238687182011-12-27T21:13:18.279-05:002011-12-27T21:13:18.279-05:00Oh, and I forgot to tell you, Franklin County is a...Oh, and I forgot to tell you, Franklin County is about 70 percent national forest land and you can boondock for 2 weeks and move on a few miles doen the road... Cash Creek is one of my favorites! Apalachicola National Forest and Tates Hell is a state forest is what makes up most of the county! GeriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386689689391401164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-65674632937941944892011-12-27T19:40:37.741-05:002011-12-27T19:40:37.741-05:00You social butterfly!
I still love your blog. We h...You social butterfly!<br />I still love your blog. We have a cold front passing through and may hit a low of 58 tonight. Still love the small town lifestyle on this island.ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-56584303455033531952011-12-27T19:27:16.918-05:002011-12-27T19:27:16.918-05:00Is that $800 for one month or the entire time you ...Is that $800 for one month or the entire time you are here? Is it for just you, or for Kelley as well?<br /><br />If it is for the five or six months, is a bargain. Even if it was only four months it would be only $200 per month! If it went up to say $1100, it would be equalivant to having paid $300 for your current problem. It's all in how you look at it.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-57297990349897633542011-12-27T15:57:43.699-05:002011-12-27T15:57:43.699-05:00travel insurance has to be bought in the country y...travel insurance has to be bought in the country you reside in permanently. (hope that answers that question on the comments).<br /><br />Medical expenses are much higher in the US than in Canada. There are far more regulations for doctors and hospitals in Canada with respect to billing (caps on how much you can charge for certain things).<br />Having said that, there is no such cap in the US. Which means that IF you have medical insurance the BILL will be higher (deep pocket theory) than if you paid yourself.<br /><br />Yes your insurance will go up. Like anything else insurance related once you have a claim the premiums increase. Even a car accident does that right?<br /><br />Lots of people opt to pay on their own at the hospital or clinic they visit. When we were in California, my brother broke his ankle. The insurance would have covered it, but my parents opted to strike a cash deal with the clinic instead and only used the insurance for the larger issues we may have encountered (like a plane trip home).<br />Insurance is good for the larger issues you may encounter that you can't afford to pay yourself but if you can cut a deal you may be better off in the long run.<br /><br />Insurance can get expensive if you have to use it for smaller things.<br /><br />On a different scale, alot of brokers stopped selling travel insurance because of the fine print and the lack of knowledge. It also isn't that profitable so not a good product for an insurance broker to bother with selling. (loss ratios are awful).<br /><br />Shopping around however can save you some money on your travel insurance but the older you get the more expensive it will be for sure.<br /><br />Hope this helps the business side of it?<br /><br />Cheers!Karyn-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441864113888457036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-8666195121453968192011-12-27T12:41:34.226-05:002011-12-27T12:41:34.226-05:00I am from Florida, I really want to recommend Fran...I am from Florida, I really want to recommend Franklin County to you. It gets cold in the winter, about the same as where you are now. BUT, there is only ONE traffic light in the whole county! NO Walmarts or shopping malls! There is Piggly Wiggly and IGA for groceries, both well stocked and the best Mom and Pop run businesses you can imagine! If you like seafood..... hey let me tell ya... Apalachicola and Franklin County is thriving because of the wonderful seafood industry and unbeatable seafood restaurants in the whole state! No chain store restaurants here, ALL Mom and Pop's restaurants! Great friendly folks live there too! We usually winter there, this is our first year in NM! If you want more info, email me. I even know a realtor or two! Grin! Oh, and I forgot to mention it's right on the Gulf of Mexico with the most amazing sugar sand beaches! I am having trouble posting today, this is Geri from www.phunnyfarm.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-2447841734069069372011-12-27T11:48:59.228-05:002011-12-27T11:48:59.228-05:00Al, your link to Deb's blog leads back to this...Al, your link to Deb's blog leads back to this post.<br /><br />PatLenSatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747371988812104657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-42239775157054801012011-12-27T11:14:59.545-05:002011-12-27T11:14:59.545-05:00Al, I was sure you had a son and grandchild in add...Al, I was sure you had a son and grandchild in addition to the two still remaining family members you mentioned. Do they live in Ontario too?Ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-6854654738454976282011-12-27T10:54:09.215-05:002011-12-27T10:54:09.215-05:00It was great to see Deb on your blog. Yes, she is...It was great to see Deb on your blog. Yes, she is a straight shooter and a courageous woman. I'm always glad when a new blog post pops up on Google reader.<br /><br />I'm curious: do you buy your US coverage from a Canadian insurance company (is there such a thing?) or a US insurance company? I've never quite understood that.<br /><br />Between your current medical issues and your virtual explorations of the SE, you're sure keeping busy!Laurie and Odelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08160352835343733761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-63771524077056344662011-12-27T10:11:43.963-05:002011-12-27T10:11:43.963-05:00I can't say I enjoy reading Deb's blog bec...I can't say I enjoy reading Deb's blog because her topics are usually very hard hitting and gritty. But I definitely look forward to reading her blog. She is amazing. I'm sorry you may have to leave the southwest because I know how much you love it. But like Judy said - sometimes life just doesn't let us do what we really want to do. So we adapt and make the best of it. I will look forward to seeing the southeast through your eyes, if that is what you decide to do.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-59818183466708378672011-12-27T09:59:10.019-05:002011-12-27T09:59:10.019-05:00Try talking to the financial department of whateve...Try talking to the financial department of whatever hospital your using. Sometimes you can negotiate the bill or they may be able to provide financial assistance. I've done this in the past and have had good results.Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051585520777883099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-17174387990582637832011-12-27T09:32:25.699-05:002011-12-27T09:32:25.699-05:00Sometimes life has a way of deciding things for us...Sometimes life has a way of deciding things for us.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-26966457911523079052011-12-27T09:27:09.885-05:002011-12-27T09:27:09.885-05:00Boy, do I hear ya about both the weather, and elde...Boy, do I hear ya about both the weather, and elders back home..We use to go to Florida every year with the kids..It can be damp and cool in the Northern part during winter..We also stayed at some nice corps parks on Lake Okeechobee one August..but..ya gotta make reservations a year ahead if you want to go during Winter. Keep planning..Half the fun of travel is the anticipation. I wish you well with your stone..Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-50981188687691800402011-12-27T08:43:13.563-05:002011-12-27T08:43:13.563-05:00Always nice meeting a fellow blogger, a great way ...Always nice meeting a fellow blogger, a great way to spend an afternoon. <br />Hope your search for the perfect place goes well.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-41755650807062256072011-12-27T01:20:16.617-05:002011-12-27T01:20:16.617-05:00I think there are a lot of out-of-the-way places i...I think there are a lot of out-of-the-way places in Florida, as I know several backpackers who have posted pictures of the Florida Trail and it seems to be very beautiful and remote. However, Florida is flat, so I would prefer the mountains in Northeast Georgia, although if you don't like the c*ld and the sn*w words, you wouldn't like NE Georgia in the wintertime!Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-71313879088052941212011-12-27T01:06:39.573-05:002011-12-27T01:06:39.573-05:00That little Max sure is a cutie !
As for the futu...That little Max sure is a cutie !<br /><br />As for the future - well, as the saying goes, make the plans, don't plan the results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-50601683285108526432011-12-27T00:55:14.053-05:002011-12-27T00:55:14.053-05:00nice to meet a fellow blogger that is on the same ...nice to meet a fellow blogger that is on the same wave length as you, Al..would have loved to be a fly on the wall and listened in on your conversation..<br />now I am going to have check out her blog too!!<br />as for the medical issues?..last summer we submitted a bill for over $1400 for one stitch in my knee when we were in Oregon..it was paid by our extra coverage..now as for our insurance for next year?..we will have to wait and see!..we wish you luck with the upcoming medical things you are going to have to deal with!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.com