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Good morning HK.  How are you this fine Tuesday?  Sounds like it's going to be another hot one here, about 90 I think.

I'm OK. No idea how hot it's supposed to get. It was nice on the drive over, though.

Hello! My new picture made me LOL. This guy in the cube next to me asked what I was laughing at. So I showed him and he said "I don't get it".

Maybe its cause my Dad is really hard of hearing that I thought it was so funny.

*snicker*

Borderline funny, but if it amuses you, that's what matters. :)

So I guess it is because I can relate that I find it funny.

((Howard))

Probably, but that's OK. :)

Morning Kim.  How's it going.  Your user pic is really cute.  And having had worked in a Nursing Home for many years I really appreciate the thought.

I'm hoping that after getting a few doses of my sinus meds in me I'll feel better. I'm hoping that I'm not getting a full blow sinus infections. And I think I have my not enough calories worked out for today. So I should be good.

When's the big sinus surgery?

4 weeks from today. Let me ask you, how much should I give Mel for helping me out. My Mom said last night that Dad is sending me $XXX dollars to give Mel. (I didn't ask for the money but saying not to send it doesn't work). Anyway I thought the amout was crazy high. I know she is spending her whole day off with me but 1) Her house, my house and the surgery place are all within a 1 mile radius (no big use of gas) 2) Its her normal day off so she isn't using leave or having to switch days 3) We are going back to her house so she can at least do things around the house if she needs too.  Honestly I would do it for my friends without expecting any money. And I'm sure she doesn't expect me to pay her either.

So what do you think is a good amount to offer?

Umm... what's she responsible for doing? Does she have to, like, help you to the bathroom or something? Or just babysit you?

HK has been taught that you don't really give something monetary, but a thoughtful gift that says "thank you".

She has to pick me up and take me to the surgery place, hang out while I get operated on. Take me back to her house and I'll watch TV or sleep. She just has to make sure I don't have any problems with the anansteia. Maybe give me something to eat. But no I can go to the bathroom by myself.

My parents are big on giving cash.

Well, what's YOUR preference?

I agree, some sort of "Thank You" is appropriate.

Usually I give cash because my friends are pretty poor and I know sometimes its more appreciated that a gift. But actually I was thinking about offering to pay for Mel's ticket if she wants to go to the Posion concert. And gas money because she would have to drive. I would be too afraid that I would fall asleep on the way home. And any parking fees or whatever.

Edit: And give her money on the day of surgery to get her/us something to eat maybe.

That sounds pretty reasonable to me. :)

I've really been thinking of opening a separate savings account to put the money in that my parents send me. I keep telling them not to send me money but they do. This way I can use it for them when it may be needed.

Kim;  I think the equivalent of 1/2 tank of gas and a thank- you gift, restaraunt gift card ect. would be a nice gesture.

Or tickets to the Poison concert sounds good too.

Not that I wouldn't spend my own money on my folks but you know what I mean. If I stick the money in my account you know I end up using it. It would be an in case of emergency account.

Mostly, I think it should be clear that it's a Thank You Gift, and that you did it FOR them. In this case, it might be partly for you (so you have a partner, so you have a driver), but.. I think it's a nice gesture regardless and something you'd both appreciate more together than apart.