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What is everyone up to this Week?

On Friday I am doing one of my bucket list. My husband set up for me to ride an Icelandic Pony for my birthday. He ran into some on the bike/horse trail. They were impressed he knew what they were.They do a really neat gait. I am happy to turn 51 with my Cancer. Statistics say I should be dead and it will be two years since my diagnosis in May.

I hope everyone else has a good week.

Alex
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1689801 tn?1333983316
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX :) So wonderful to hear that you got to ride an Icelandic pony, of course they are the BEST ;) I´m glad you enjoyed it so much! I vote for you to get an Icelandic pony as a service animal, everything that makes you smile helps you with all that is going on with you. Always so wonderful to hear how well you are doing, beating all the odds.

My best always and a cyber ((hug)) for your birthday,  
Dagun
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751951 tn?1406632863
Let us know how that house breaking works out for you.
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572651 tn?1530999357
What  terrific birthday outing, alex.  i'm so glad you were able to enjoy the ride.  hugs, laura
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Happy Birthday Alex :) I used to ride a Halflinger (draft pony) named Tommy Halflinger, LOVED him! Glad you had a great day and congrats on showing your statistics where to go ;)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Trish
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5112396 tn?1378017983
Was hoping you'd update us! Your day sound so special. It's well-deserved, Alex. I actually have heard of service miniature horses for the blind! Birthday hugs to you.
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667078 tn?1316000935
Had a great ride on the Icelandic Pony. It was better than I expected. Eight friends and my hubby showed up for Birthday Lunch. I am so lucky. Life is so good. I had cramps in my legs an could hardly move. That pony and I zipped around.

New service animal Icelandic Pony. They live to 40. You would not have to recharge a scooter or wheel chair. Well you would have to feed and housebreak them.

Alex
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Happy birthday Alex. Your statistics and plans are fabulous :) Happy spring everyone and congratulations JB.

As for me, dealing with my dad who had a carotid endarterectomy after having a serie of mini-strokes. I'm happy he's recovering slowly but surely :)

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5509293 tn?1428531475
Happy Birthday, Alex!! We share a birthday month! Hope your pony lives up to your dreams : ) Love Kyle's comment!
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Happy Birthday to you Alex!
Tomorrow I go to Neuro to find out about my MRI results.  Woo Hoo!
We got 4 inches of snow last night. Yuk!
Feeling better than I did over the weekend. Yay!
Hope you all have a good week!
Warm regards, barb
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1831849 tn?1383228392
Happy Birthday Alex!

While Icelandic ponies are fabulous, they pale in comparison to not being dead :-)

For me, picked the bikes up from their spring tune up and Saturday it's the first ride of the year!

Kyle
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695104 tn?1442193588
Happy happy birthday!!!
Can't wait to hear how your pony ride goes...and I hope you have a great day!
You're a fighter, and honestly an inspiration...
Regards,
C
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Well, I was "supposed" to have my Tysabri infusion yesterday, and when I went to sign in, the girl told me I had to pay my bill or I couldn't get my infusion.  Huh?  Said I hadn't paid them anything this year.  Huh?  Told her my insurance paid for it 100% and she said "you" haven't paid your part.  Ah………Medicare slapped this particular bill with my annual deductible.  We are talking a grand total of ……ready….drum roll….$147……..Now those who take Tysabri know it ranges from $3,500 to  $8,800 a month, depending on where you have it done.  Explained to her my social security comes in the 4th Wednesday of the month.  Nope, no can do.  Explained to her again that i have to have this every 28 days.  Nope, no can do.  So, an 80 mile round trip for nothing.  Since I have moved, mail gets forwarded and I had not gotten the medicare statement showing this as outstanding.

Guess who just lost a customer.  Am sure my neuro is going to be pleased (yeah) but will be calling Biogen this morning for a new site.  

When I had my kidney stone surgery 3 years ago, my co-pay was so big (had less insurance then) that I just finished last month, paying off the last bill and NO ONE DENIED me service during this time.  I had Eleven bills to pay off.

Sorry to post a vent on the Monday list, but it was on my Monday List.  The rest of the week looks good weather wise, and I managed to get the taxes e-filed yesterday and no more errands or things to do this week, except "stir the pot" insurance wise!  

Everyone have a good week, hopefully weather treats you well.  I woke hubby up at 2:30 this morning to show him the red moon and surprisingly he wasn't upset!  It was beautiful.
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Happy Birthday, Alex!
You Rule and are our inspiration!
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900662 tn?1469390305
Cervical spine injections,  C-5-C7  hoping to avoid fusion surgery.


Putting away the snowblower,  THANK GOD,  mover is ready to go..

Expecting  our Third Grandbaby this week,   She will be born in Germany my oldest son and his family live there, and he serving our Nation..

take care,,,
JB
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5887915 tn?1383378780
Here Here! Happy Birthday Alex!

I might have to find out about these Icelandic ponies & their gait. I must say I've never heard of them before so I'd be interested in how it went for you. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Karry.
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5112396 tn?1378017983
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX! (Even if it's a few days off). Everything about this makes me smile; the pony (!), the thoughtful husband, but most of all your statistics-busting b-day. Have a magnificent time on Friday, Alex. Here's to crossing another one off!
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