Road Trip

Today was a road trip to New Ulm as my car needed an oil change.  As I have an extended warranty, it is a good feeling to have it go through a once-over.

I stopped at Hy-Vee on my way out of town.  I wish we had one closer, not that 35-40 minutes is that far.  The price at Hy-Vee is so much less than our grocery store.  We are thankful to still have a grocery store as that is more than some small towns.  When our business takes us to New Ulm or Mankato . . . why not purchase the groceries we are in need of.

When I got home I chatted with my main advisor on what the car garage had on their tick list.  Kevin knows an automobile from exterior front turn signal to tail pipe.  I feel secure going forward with my new used car.  It is a 2012 model, but most take it for a much newer.

Dennis had a check up at the VA clinic here in town.  He also had a good checkup as to his INR level . . . the blood clotting indicator.  There is a prescription med that is now the latest and greatest . . . also very expensive that would not be covered under the Well Care that we have to cover our prescriptions.  Once a month Dennis has such an appointment which is five minutes from home.  He is comfortable as he has stated many times, it’s like a mini physical.  Can’t beat the level of security that that brings to the ole cowboy.

This last calendar year, we had $129.00 out of pocket for Dennis’ meds.  Even with the stroke and heart surgery that I had in 2021, my out of pocket was $89.00.  Our coverage via our policy was $15.00 per month for each of us.  This year, 2022, the policy is $10.00 per month for each of us.  We know we are very fortunate to be in relative good health.  I have stood in line many times in the pharmacy and the individual in front of me has been handed a small bag after laying down several hundred dollars. 

Dennis drove me to the customer UPS depot and the latest Trettin Christmas stocking will be at rural Stewart tomorrow.  Other than a new grandchild, I should be off the hook for additional stockings for a time.  I will keep the additional fabrics on the back burner.