u/Familiar-Bluejay3908

I'm 65, ESRD patient, and have been on Medicare for 12 years. Kidney transplant 2.5 years ago, all working well, no issues. I've had Medicare Supplemental policies since starting dialysis a dozen years back, was on type F until this year, now on a type G-HD type, through Globe Life.

So, I wish to continue on a G-HD in California, unless there is something better out there that we don't have in NY. I'll be living somewhere between Palm Springs and Indio, FWIW.

First off, how does CA do MediGap transfers? NY was one of the 6 states that do not allow underwriting. I'm assuming it might be a bit cheaper in CA?

I know CA has some odd supplement policies, and was wondering what to look for, what not to do, etc.

Thanks.

This should be simple; Plane-Hole-Slot datum structure, slot width constrains rotation, and customer calls out separate single-axis position dimensions for width and for length each with MMC, (but not the slot as a feature). BUT, here's the twist: The slots are diagonal from the B-datum axis origins.

My take is that, while you can dimension a width or a length with MMC because they are toleranced and a bonus can be calculated. However, you can not use MMC on a skewed width/length because that tolerance zone is reduced due to the angle from the axis.

As has been discussed to death here, you can not use MMC on a slot because it is not a single feature, rather it's an amalgamation of 3 features; 2 matching radii and a length. So, you dimension a to the center-point of the slot at RFS condition.

So, the program engineer at "huge aerospace company that everybody knows the name of" doesn't believe me! Am I missing something? Am I not explaining things correctly? Or is this VERY EXPERIENCED program manager just a dunderhead?

I'm dreading Monday morning and having to do a Teams meeting with this doosh and my manager. I haven't told him that I'm an engineer myself, but if he's intractable, that probably wouldn't matter. Oh, the joys of aerospace companies, where the "Peter Principle" seems to still be alive and thriving...

Let's start with a description of the part we're measuring: Imagine a 24" long, 1.5" wide and .250" thick workpiece (with other things attached...), where there are 2 rows on Ø.144 holes through the .250 plate, and 8 columns for a total of 16 holes.

The top of the plate is datum a (planar)

The lower right hole is datum B (cylindrical/circular)

The UPPER left hole is datum C (circular). It is -22.050" on the cartesian print X-axis, and .060 on the cartesian print Y-axis. Why they skewed the datums is unknown and not obvious.

So, the datum B is dimensioned [T.P.|.010|A], which I measure as the perpendicularity of the cylindrical feature, which is the way my Zeiss calculates it by just entering the elements into the positional calculations box.

Datum C is dimensioned [T.P.|Ø.010 (mmc)|A|B]. I measure this as a uni-directional position between B and C, which is the same as saying "distance A=>B ±.005".

So, here's the disagreement: Somebody also tried measuring these holes on the Virtek scanner (yes, I know it's far from the ideal way to check these), and the elements of the supposed position were X==-22.050; Y=.060. cont'd......

Moving to the area for retirement/semi retirement; my partner is older and retired, but I'm just 65 and want to find something to do part-time to keep from just decaying.

I'm a mechanical engineer by education, a manufacturing quality engineer/tech by profession, and have a lot of specialized experience in the real of final inspections for industrial applications, especially military/aerospace.

Yes, I know I could cross the mountain and get a job paying $40+, but I'm trying to avoid all that LA mess and commute hell. I could also just do simple service jobs or small engine repair, bicycle repair, or something like that, but I'd like to stay in something close to my profession.

I know that Indio is essentially the manufacturing hub of the valley, so I'll be looking there, but I'm wondering about any shops further north, maybe a bit off the beaten path. I'm only looking for part-time, as well, but thought maybe there might be a need for a P/T Q.M.E. somewhere? I know it's a long shot....

I'm not an "Angeleno", and really don't want to spend hours stuck in LA traffic when visiting in the greater LA basin, so I was wondering where there are safe places to park and use the light rail? Riverside? San Berdoo? What is "more convenient"?

So, it's not like I expect much in the way of "intelligence" from lawn rodents, but my god, how do these morons survive? I have a gray squirrel (or squirrels) who have come up with the brilliant idea of hiding walnuts in my gutters! The nearest walnut tree must be at least 1000' away, so it's not like they are blowing onto my roof and rolling into the gutters. I often see one of these critters sitting on my deck railing eating one, so I know it's them.

Yesterday during the rain, on of my downspouts clogged. When I went up there, yup, 3 walnuts and a couple of tulip poplar leaves had clogged it all up. I swear, woodchucks are more intelligent! also, no red squirrel or chipmunk would leave a valuable walnut in a gutter....

OK, let me start out by say I'm American, so maybe my take on things is different. That said, when I first heard the mention of this artist's name, I chuckled a bit, thinking it was just another British artist using a name that was a word pun, like say Bob Vylan or Kurt Vile.

But since then, twice on radio from the British Isles (once on 6music, and once on 8 radio), the DJ made a comment about the name which made it obvious that they either did not consider the name a 'mnemonic pun' of the expression "law and order", or that maybe they just missed it completely.

So, which is it? Is this artist REALLY named Lauren Auder, or is that a stage name? And if so, is it intended to be a word pun, or is the expression "law and order" not a common one on your side of the Atlantic? Me and my Jamaican friend Heywood Jablome need to know!

So far, I've found 8 Radio in Ireland, RadioEins in Berlin, and a few FM stations here in the states, but I was wondering about other places, like Australia, New Zealand, maybe Japan or even India? South America, also?

Is there any place that sells used camera equipment? I'm looking for a non-mirrored digital camera body that I can use my old Canon FD lenses on. Found a couple links to places that are closed, and of course, Scott's, but last time I was in there, they didn't seem to have used equipment.

I'd really like to see something before I buy, so I don't want to go online unless there is no other option.

I'm close to retirement, but my partner is already retired and we're considering moving to Cathedral City next year. I'd like to continue working at least 1/2 time (maybe 3 days a week) as a manufacturing quality tech, if there is anything available. I have a BSME, can program CMMs, and have 20+ years experience in QC, mostly in government/military contracts.

If I can't find something, I may just go back to being a bicycle mechanic (like I did 50 years ago), or maybe working at an auto parts store. Just looking for enough of a job to stave off social security for a year or 2.

Anybody have any suggestions?

I really, REALLY hate Pi-Web. First of all, just setting up an output page is an adventure, since Zeiss seems to think all metrologists are also HTML experts. But, I've eventually created a template that works for me.

BUT.....I set it to show on screen, and it pops up for maybe a second then disappears! Every_friggin_time I have to press the Pi-Web icon and wait another 10 seconds for it to appear again, so that I can save/print it.

PC-DMIS was so much simpler...

I'm asking more for those who moved from elsewhere. What are the things that disappointed you about PS once you moved here?

From my short experience, I know about the ungodly summer heat, the terrible condition of a lot of streets in the city of PS (some almost rivalling Detroit!), lack of good Greek diners, the wind, etc. But what are some of the OTHER things I need to consider before moving here?

I'm looking through real estate options, reading up about specific HOA's, looking for places WITHOUT golf courses, avoiding leased land, etc. etc. But, I'm sure there will be things I don't consider, and I'd like to hear what those were from you.

Not bars (they're ALWAYS open late..), but restaurants, etc. Are there any 24 hour restaurants? Movie theaters that stay open late?

I'm researching moving to the PS area; I'm from upstate NY, and grew up in snow. I learned to drive in it, too. I've had a set of 4 mounted snow tires to swap onto my car for every car I've owned since the mid 90's. I'd like to see some snow once in a while, but I kinda doubt it's worth brining my winter tire set along.

Do any of the roads in the mountains get snow in the winter in any great amount? I know that Tahoe gets a lot, but that's hundreds of miles away and trust me, you don't want to drive a thousand miles of dry roads with a set of snows on your car. So, can anybody confirm that, no, I will NOT need them out there? I'll probably get a set of good cable chains, though, just in case.

I'm assuming that I-10 never gets snowed in? At least not like the Grapevine does?

I still cross-country ski (gave up downhill because of the cost. and telemark because my thighs just can't handle that anymore), but was hoping there might be some XC-skiing somewhere in the mountains?

I'm considering retiring to the Palm Springs area, and I'm 2+ years post-transplant. Until know, I've been treated by the Nephrology department at a major northeastern university hospital since stage 3, and have not dealt with anybody outside that system all the way through dialysis, transplant, and post-transplant.

However, Palm Springs does not have such an institution, but there is at least a large Nephrology group which I know nothing about. Also, the nearest "big" city seems to be Riverside about 60 miles away, with San Diego about 120 miles. Maybe there is a "teaching hospital" in Riverside?

Until now, all my doctors, surgeons, and pharmacists have been a quick 5 minute drive away, so this is kinda the biggest issue I have with this possible move. Can anybody tell me what services there are like?

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I wonder if he does sign painting, too???

Just spent a week in PS and loved the area. So, what can I get for $350K in the valleys? No HOA's, please.