I’m in Kansas. We’ve got a good governor — Sebelius. But a hopeless legislature.
After April we’ll be in a position to move if we want. Since I have a sister in New York and another one in Mclean, Virginia, Pennsylvania would have other attractions besides health care. Actually QUITE a few.
Do you have links to anything jpol’s done? I’m not finding anything much.
—–Original Message—–
From: Chuck Pennacchio [mailto:cpennacchio@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:27 PM
Subject: What to do at this time to advance single-payer universal healthcare (SB 300)
Dear Friend:
In response to the frequently asked question about ‘things to do’ in support of the “Family and Business Healthcare Security Act of 2007,” here’s what we now need:
Contributions ($25, 50, 100) to keep up our tremendous momentum — on-line or off-line. And link others to our web site: http://www.helpfundpa.com and encourage them to do the same.
Turnout at our Feb 27th (10-Noon) Harrisburg presentation of the “Family and Business Healthcare Securtiy Act of 2007” before Democratic legislators. We want to pack the House Caucus room with more that a hundred supporters to show our grassroots strength to party leaders and legislative members and the press. More details on the site.
Citizen delegations to visit local reps. Please keep me in the loop on this activity, especially, as coordination and disciplined messaging in vital to our success.
Host and/or attend a healthcare house party on (or about) March 22: teleconfernce, education, grassroots organizing, social gathering, pot luck, fund raiser.
Write letters and op-eds speaking to the “Family and Business Healthcare Security Act of 2007”: see site for suggested talking points.
Participate/recruit others to participate in proposed statewide organizing conference in State College in April (TBA shortly).
Thanks to so many of you, we now have 14 Senate and House members (and counting) ready to lead the fight for single-payer universal healthcare! That compares with one House and one Senate member at the outset of the last legislative session. SB 300 is now in the hopper, having been introduced by Sen Jim Ferlo last week. The House bill will be introduced in early March when we have all our “ducks in a row.” Everyday brings new opportunities and more good news for our campaign.
Thanks and best for your passion, engagement and help — at all levels. Together we are winning universal single-payer healthcare for all Pennsylvanians — and, thereby, modeling the same for our nation. And, in the process, we’re changing the way politics is done in Harrisburg and other centers of power and decision-making.
Hi Indianadem,
I stayed up late last night reading through that entire site mentioned in that document Booman posted. They’ve got some good stuff. I’m tempted to print it off and send it to my Governor.
The cafe tab is always open, Wednesday is Welcome Wagon cafe day, and anytime one of the old regulars feels like posting a cafe diary, they’re welcome to do so. 🙂
I’m fine, how about you? I have FINALLY lost just about all that weight I started gaining last September (at one point I gained 15 pounds — I’ve still got 3 pounds to go)
Do you think the single-payer plan is likely to pass? I’m not kidding about moving if it does.
Since I’m up so late, I know I’ll miss the morning crowd. I saw this and thought of Andi first thing. I thought instead of still photos that she might want to see x-rated video of one of her favorite subjects.
Something wonderful to wake up to. Everything you every wanted to know about SLUG SEX……………...
Thanks Andi, but with nights like this, I try to stay up all day. Otherwise I’ll do a long sleep during the day and wake up in the middle of the night.
I’m so surprised the Swymers didn’t feel a need to talk about that child’s history…of course, the sympathy for him would probably be greatly reduced if they had.
Yep. We toyed with the idea of another short (2 weeks) Outward Bound adventure, but he wants to do some work for a neighbor and my mom, so instead we’re doing weeks of nature camp here and there, with sailing camp at the end of the summer.
We have aftercare (the Y) right in the school, but that’s where he gets into trouble. He’s usually only there a couiple of hours each day. This week he’ll have so much more opportunity to find trouble.
A light traveler I see. I’m one of those that over pack so that anything that comes up, I’ll be ready for. I never used three quarters of it, but I was ready.
One thing I never did, which I think is a good idea, is why not fed-x or ship some of the stuff to where you’re going. You would be a lot more sure of it getting there than being lost in baggage.
It was looking the same way here until yesterday. We’ve still got Jul and Aug to go, so this was just a small respite. We’re still in extreme drought here.
It’s like I’ve said before, I don’t want to see them, but the only thing that will help us this year is hurricanes. Wish we could get the rain without the damage they would cause.
Good morning, CG! He’s actually been okay. Today will be the real test, the kids are taking a trip to a place with various games and rollerskating. I’d better leave my cell phone on. 😉
I hope everything goes well today. Is it a large group of kids?
The CBs are fine: CBtE has been working around here and at his gram’s house, and CBtY HAs been enjoying the chance to sleep in and read. They’re off to rock-climbing and paddling camp next week.
Good morning, boran and CG!
Looks like the second shift has arrived.
swimmer’s last day today, young asklet tomorrow. I have 3 days to go.
My oldest sister/bil & 3 kids fly through here on their way to a Florida-vacation on Friday/Saturday – and then we’re off for Oslo on Saturday night.
Vacation can’t come soon enough.
Photo courtesy of olivia… 🙂
That’s a serious fellow..
Back home; young asklet should be here soon.
ever wonder what would happen if you buried a 1957 plymouth, 50 years ago…?
and then had a big to do when you dug it up?
then this is for you!…
whoooooeeeeee…just a tail fin road locomotive, from the days of cheap gasoline…
later
lTMF’sA
clik images for info
I thought the cafe/lounge closed down??
nope, got moved around. How the eat4today site going?
It’s going pretty well. There are a LOT more lurkers than commenters. I think it’s hard for most people to open up about such personal issues.
It’s made a HUGE difference in my life, though. I’m sure I’d have gained back all the weight I lost if I didn’t have my responsibilities there.
Did you see my question on the open thread?
yeah, I did. jpol has been working on that along with Chuck Pennacchio. I am not up on it.
I’m thinking about moving there if it happens
Yeh, me and how many others?
I think it (universal health care) rejuvenate the small towns in first few states to (successfully) implement it.
Are you in Missouri now?
I’m in Kansas. We’ve got a good governor — Sebelius. But a hopeless legislature.
After April we’ll be in a position to move if we want. Since I have a sister in New York and another one in Mclean, Virginia, Pennsylvania would have other attractions besides health care. Actually QUITE a few.
Do you have links to anything jpol’s done? I’m not finding anything much.
Thank you! I’m looking at the site right now…..
It should have been: http://www.helpfundpa.org/
got a busy day.
Hope everybody has a good one.
Ta.
Hi/bye Andi.
Remember to take a little time to slack today.
Good Morning Everyone!!!! Come check out the Father’s Day Brunch at the Froggy Bottom Cafe. I thought we needed a special cafe for a special day. LOL
Good morning all! I hope the PA Universal Health Care initiative continues to gain ground.
Hi Indianadem,
I stayed up late last night reading through that entire site mentioned in that document Booman posted. They’ve got some good stuff. I’m tempted to print it off and send it to my Governor.
I have little hope for my state as long as Daniels is gov and he announced yesterday he will run for a second term:(
I just saw the other cafe — what’s going on? I thought Wednesday was Cafe day now?
The cafe tab is always open, Wednesday is Welcome Wagon cafe day, and anytime one of the old regulars feels like posting a cafe diary, they’re welcome to do so. 🙂
How’ve you been?
Hi CabinGirl!
I’m fine, how about you? I have FINALLY lost just about all that weight I started gaining last September (at one point I gained 15 pounds — I’ve still got 3 pounds to go)
Do you think the single-payer plan is likely to pass? I’m not kidding about moving if it does.
Yay for katiebird!
I’m doing fine, looking forward to the official end of the school year tomorrow, thinking about some summer side trips with the kids and stuff.
Regarding single-payer, I would love for it to pass, but I’m (hangs head in shame) not very familiar with how the idea has been received statewide.
refinish69 thought there should be a special cafe for Father’s Day.
Since I’m up so late, I know I’ll miss the morning crowd. I saw this and thought of Andi first thing. I thought instead of still photos that she might want to see x-rated video of one of her favorite subjects.
Something wonderful to wake up to. Everything you every wanted to know about SLUG SEX……………...
What a way to start the week.
Enjoy.
What a tragedy that I can’t watch this while you now have graphic scenes of slug sex fixed firmly in your mind.
Pleasant dreams, FM.
Never did get to the dream state or the sleep state for that matter.
I agree – Curse your dial-up! Maybe next trip you take, you’ll be able to pull it up.
Oh dear, sorry you are still up. But I’m sure there’s a nice after-breakfast nap ahead filled with dreams of slug sex.
Thanks Andi, but with nights like this, I try to stay up all day. Otherwise I’ll do a long sleep during the day and wake up in the middle of the night.
Good morning, FM!
Still up?
There is always something reassuring in seeing David Attenborough crawling around on the forest floor making sure everything goes right.
Great find!
Morning ask.
Are you up early or is it me staying up late?
Yep I always thinking it’s amazing what you can find on the Internet.
Nodded off early last night.
Nodding off early is my gig. 🙂
I guess along with geezerhood comes some sleepless night.
But where’s the clip of Attenborough crawling around a gutter on 7th Avenue, trying to figure out exactly what life forms he’s discovered?
He’s probably been there, but trying to think up names for the new species he’s found.
It’s to bad you can’t watch the video. I found the funniest part was the comments people made afterward.
I’ve got an overnight trip up to Chicago on Thursday; I’ll try to remember to watch it then.
I have friends who were practicing for that some years ago.
I’m guessing it wasn’t a science-fueled endeavor but an alcohol-fueled one.
Three cheers for the alcohol-fueled endeavors.
And on that note, I’m off on a dog-fueled endeavor.
See ya.
See ya Andi.
I think I might try and get an early start today.
Everyone have a good day in the pond.
And bickety bam, the school yar comes to an end!
Did I miss everyone this morning?
Morning CG.
I’m back for a little while. Two more hours huh? I know you’ll have a happy house this afternoon.
We will…CBtY asked me to pick him up from school at dismissal so it starts right away. 🙂
Did he wear his BT shirt for a proper goodbye?
Good morning SN.
I was wondering about the BT shirt too.
It’s a shame that it’s too hot to wear the sweatshirt.
No. He had worn it all weekend, and it needed a bath.
Maybe I’ll wear it while I’m picking him up?
(Can you believe there’s still crap going on in the comments at the other blog? And apparently the reading comprehension of some people is nil.)
What are you up to today? CBtE is off to do yard work at Grammy’s, and I’m writing while I have some peace and quiet.
I’ll have to go read it. Are you getting bags of flaming dog poo thrown on your porch or anything?
BTW..I’ve had something to send you but I’ve been too lazy. Maybe today…?
Jeez – terrorize and assault a child?! I hope the poor baby will be okay.
I’m so surprised the Swymers didn’t feel a need to talk about that child’s history…of course, the sympathy for him would probably be greatly reduced if they had.
Well just think that soon this year will be over and that principal will be gone. At least it’s something to look forward to for next year.
I’m just looking forward to a nice summer right now.
Will CBtE be going to that camp again this summer?
Yep. We toyed with the idea of another short (2 weeks) Outward Bound adventure, but he wants to do some work for a neighbor and my mom, so instead we’re doing weeks of nature camp here and there, with sailing camp at the end of the summer.
That sounds just as good. I hope ya’ll have fun this summer.
I think it’s nap time for Bonzo. See ya later.
I lost the link to that place. How about putting it back in a comment so I can go and read somemore.
link
Thanks SN.
Good morning all. Last week of school for the little one but all half days! Why make it easy for us parents?
That stinks. You still have to get up early, but don’t know what to do with someone all afternoon because camp doesn’t start yet, huh?
We have aftercare (the Y) right in the school, but that’s where he gets into trouble. He’s usually only there a couiple of hours each day. This week he’ll have so much more opportunity to find trouble.
Morning Boran.
I agree with CG – that stinks. Actually it doesn’t make any sense at all.
Good morning, FM. Also, the change is tough on kids used to a certain routine.
and I’ve got the place all to myself.
If you say “Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening” and no one is about, did you just waste your time acknowledging all the different time zones?
Good morning, Andi.
Up since 4.30.
Another hot, humid one coming.
That’s about when I woke up — poor you, you’re making the transition into geezerhood. 😉
It’s going to be 10° cooler here — down into the mid 80s with a chance of thunderstorms so I’m hoping for both some heat and drought relief.
Hope you get much needed rain.
I need to start early today, but only 4 days to go.
Good morning Andi and ask.
I’ve probably missed ya’ll, but it was good to sleep late.
Good morning all. Did I read that someone slept late. Envious I am, as Yoda would say. It will be a hot one here in the Hudson Valley, 91 degrees.
Morning Boran.
We’ve got an 80% chance of rain today and we need it.
Yep slept late, and I think it’s time for another nap. Have a good day at the grind. 🙂
Thanks, I hope you get that rain.
Lots of other places around us got rain but all we got were a few drops and then nada. And now there’s no rain in the forecast for the next week. 🙁
Sorry to hear that, and good morning!
Good morning Andi and ask.
We must have gotten your rain yesterday Andi. It either rained or sprinkled most of the day yesterday.
Good morning, FM!
YAHD and Friday can’t come soon enough.
Morning ask.
I can see in your case why this week would sort of be dragging. Vacation can’t come soon enough I’m sure.
I’m still not awake or thinking this morning, but what’s YAHD?
That’s right.
Yet Another Hump Day was a term I picked up in the old cafe – don’t know the origin, but Andi often put it in the Wednesday headline.
I should have known.
Have you already got your packing done? I probably would have been packed two weeks ago with the suitcases by the door. 🙂
My habit is the exact opposite; what can’t/isn’t packed in the last hour before going to the airport was probably not needed anyway…
A light traveler I see. I’m one of those that over pack so that anything that comes up, I’ll be ready for. I never used three quarters of it, but I was ready.
You and curly would get along…
One thing I never did, which I think is a good idea, is why not fed-x or ship some of the stuff to where you’re going. You would be a lot more sure of it getting there than being lost in baggage.
Well, at last year’s arrival in Oslo, we were 2 suitcases short (out of 3) – though they turned up the next day.
I made it up as joke based on the Unix fondness for making program names that were acronyms that starting with “YA” for “Yet Another”
And a happy YAHDBV (yet another hump day before vacation) to you.
Aha, good to have the origins.
but I don’t think you got ours since it literally rained all around us. The woods are so dried out it already looks like August around here.
It was looking the same way here until yesterday. We’ve still got Jul and Aug to go, so this was just a small respite. We’re still in extreme drought here.
I don’t think it’s extreme yet but most of Indiana hasn’t had significant rain for about 7 weeks. Farmers are really hurting.
It’s like I’ve said before, I don’t want to see them, but the only thing that will help us this year is hurricanes. Wish we could get the rain without the damage they would cause.
Maybe some of that rain that Texas is getting will head your way.
I’m off to have breakfast and then go walk. See ya later.
Well I’ll let ya’ll get ready for work, and I’ll take a nap.
Ahhhhh retirement. 🙂
Good morning Andi, FM and Ask. Some rain here in the Valley last night and today, thankfully a little cooler too.
Hi boran2! HOw’s the b2boy getting along with his week of half days?
Good morning, CG! He’s actually been okay. Today will be the real test, the kids are taking a trip to a place with various games and rollerskating. I’d better leave my cell phone on. 😉
How are the cabin boys doing?
I hope everything goes well today. Is it a large group of kids?
The CBs are fine: CBtE has been working around here and at his gram’s house, and CBtY HAs been enjoying the chance to sleep in and read. They’re off to rock-climbing and paddling camp next week.
It is a fairly large group, don’t know exactly how many. Rock climbing sounds great.
Good morning, boran and CG!
Looks like the second shift has arrived.
swimmer’s last day today, young asklet tomorrow. I have 3 days to go.
My oldest sister/bil & 3 kids fly through here on their way to a Florida-vacation on Friday/Saturday – and then we’re off for Oslo on Saturday night.
Vacation can’t come soon enough.
Wow, company while you’re finishng packing…you are brave!
I hope the rest of the week goes quickly for you.
See comment a little further up.
Have a great trip!
Good morning Boran.
Only 2 more days of half days. I’m sure B2Boy and his parents will be happy. 🙂
A busy day of organizing and planting is on the docket today. I hope that all is well where you are.
Good morning Toni.
Sounds like you do have a busy day. Don’t get to hot when you’re outside and remember to slack when possible.