EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: AL, Cullman - 9/7/2018 to 9/9/2018
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Fox
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I'm hoping for the best but right now I really don't know. Last Wed (Aug 1st), while working out of state, my wife had an on the job injury (broke her shoulder bone).
That day a local Dr said wait a few days (until the swelling goes down) then see an ortho Dr. In lots of pain she managed to return home. Today I took her to a local ortho but the various states (she works for a Kansas company, injured in SC, lives/works out of Ala) and insurance companies are in disagreement as to how it'll be paid - and now our personal coverage won't pay (military and medicare) until resolved. Nor can we pay out of picket and then file for reimbursement.
In fairness it is slowly being financially resolved but she's in a lot of pain and in limbo, just waiting to see what the course of care will be (options are surgery or allow mother nature to heal itself). Hopefully we'll have some action in the next few days; in the meantime its drugs and an over-stressed hubby. Lesson learned: don't claim an on the job injury, just be quiet and file under regular benefits.
We don't want to miss out on this event but may have no choice.
That day a local Dr said wait a few days (until the swelling goes down) then see an ortho Dr. In lots of pain she managed to return home. Today I took her to a local ortho but the various states (she works for a Kansas company, injured in SC, lives/works out of Ala) and insurance companies are in disagreement as to how it'll be paid - and now our personal coverage won't pay (military and medicare) until resolved. Nor can we pay out of picket and then file for reimbursement.
In fairness it is slowly being financially resolved but she's in a lot of pain and in limbo, just waiting to see what the course of care will be (options are surgery or allow mother nature to heal itself). Hopefully we'll have some action in the next few days; in the meantime its drugs and an over-stressed hubby. Lesson learned: don't claim an on the job injury, just be quiet and file under regular benefits.
We don't want to miss out on this event but may have no choice.
usnaviator
Retired Alabama Chapter Leaders
We're sure sorry to hear about Susan's injury. I can tell you from experience it's no fun being in the fifth wheel when you're having a mobility issue. Hopefully you can make it to the Rally but if not there are plenty more to attend. Please tell Susan we are wishing her a speedy recovery!
Fox
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Slowly plodding along we now have a cat-scan appointment, for Wed evening at 1730 hours, and an ortho Dr appointment for Friday morning. Bear in mind the incident happened nearly a week ago.
She gave birth twice, all natural; and has shed more tears over this than birthing our two girls. I feel horrible - and there is nothing I can do.
Today she wanted to "get away" so we went to the campground where our 5th is parked (15 miles away). We spent 4-5 hours there, just napping the day away.
We're both still hoping for the best, now only a month away.
She gave birth twice, all natural; and has shed more tears over this than birthing our two girls. I feel horrible - and there is nothing I can do.
Today she wanted to "get away" so we went to the campground where our 5th is parked (15 miles away). We spent 4-5 hours there, just napping the day away.
We're both still hoping for the best, now only a month away.
CountryMouse
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Tim & Susan Young will be occupying site M-3 Sept 7-9th. It has been a long time since the Orange Beach Rally and we are looking forward to seeing y'all again.
usnaviator
Retired Alabama Chapter Leaders
Check out Post #1. Added the Agenda and Mini Golf Smackdown Rules.
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Tim, We're glad yours and Susan's schedule worked out so you could join us in Cullman. Be great to see you folks again!
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Tim, We're glad yours and Susan's schedule worked out so you could join us in Cullman. Be great to see you folks again!
usnaviator
Retired Alabama Chapter Leaders
Walter & Linda - It was good to see you guys in Nashville, what a surprise. We'll miss you at the rally (See you in Savannah).
usnaviator
Retired Alabama Chapter Leaders
That's a good route Nathan, that's the way we'll arriving. 222 is 4 lane and 813 is 2 lane but is no problem. Look forward to seeing everyone in a few days.
Fox
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Good morning Cullman, AL. My wife and I arrived mid-afternoon yesterday, meer min. ahead of another Big Country's arrival. Rained poured down on us both - fortunatly it waitied for us both to get hooked up.
A couple of helpful hints: if on pads M13-M24 then go around the M row of campers in a CLOCKWISE pattern, otherwise you'll be like us two early birds. And if on the other pads then go around in the natural (keeping right) pattern. You must BACK-IN and that requires a huge turn if you proceed the way we both tried (keeping right and following the guidelines). I attempted to force it in and eventually found I had pulled the emer. brake cable off of the fifth, which only made things even tougher.
ADDED note: none of these pads/spots are at 90 degrees (as depicted in the literature) to the road.
And then the usual, I can't connect to the Wifi,
One more thing, us two early birds got a picnic table, there doesn't appear to be one at each site.
Hope y'all read this before you get on the road and can plan accordingly.
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We came in off I-65 at exit 305. Several (7-8) miles of narrower 2 lane highways but quite manageable.
A couple of helpful hints: if on pads M13-M24 then go around the M row of campers in a CLOCKWISE pattern, otherwise you'll be like us two early birds. And if on the other pads then go around in the natural (keeping right) pattern. You must BACK-IN and that requires a huge turn if you proceed the way we both tried (keeping right and following the guidelines). I attempted to force it in and eventually found I had pulled the emer. brake cable off of the fifth, which only made things even tougher.
ADDED note: none of these pads/spots are at 90 degrees (as depicted in the literature) to the road.
And then the usual, I can't connect to the Wifi,
I'm now connected thru my Verizon Hotspot - but even that is weak.
One more thing, us two early birds got a picnic table, there doesn't appear to be one at each site.
Hope y'all read this before you get on the road and can plan accordingly.
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We came in off I-65 at exit 305. Several (7-8) miles of narrower 2 lane highways but quite manageable.
usnaviator
Retired Alabama Chapter Leaders
Toccoatravelers
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Just wanted to take a minute and say thank you Paul and Sheila for a nice weekend we really enjoyed our first Alabama Rally. We are going to check the dates for next year! Hope to see some of y’all down in Savannah and Sarasota.
usnaviator
Retired Alabama Chapter Leaders
Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to the rally. It was great seeing everyone again and looking forward to the next rally!
Good looking group there! Thank you for all you do for your chapter.
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