Cold weather water freeze protection

Think you already know all this, but I liked this summary.

• Keep cabinet doors open leading to exposed pipes (such as access doors for sinks), so that household air can warm them.
• If you have an attached garage, keep the doors shut. Occasionally, plumbing is routed through this unheated space, leaving it vulnerable to winter's worst.
• Keep your thermostat set above 65 degrees when leaving your house or business for several days.

Those 3 steps are all of the steps I think we need to follow.  We never do the dripping faucet thing here, and it's always been fine.  Here's the full article if you're still curious:

https://kdvr.com/weather/wx-news/should-you-leave-water-dripping-during-deep-freeze/

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Cheers,

Connie O'Dell

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720-260-4442

Documentation to qualify for a special enrollment period for health insurance: How to Write a Termination of Benefits Letter, thanks to BusinessWire

"Dear [employee],

We regret to inform you that on [date], you will no longer be eligible for [coverage or benefit]. The reason for this termination of benefits is [dismissal/departure/change in service provider].

You can expect additional information to be sent by [communication method] by [date].

We have provided the following resources for you to investigate replacement coverage, but we do not guarantee eligibility. [List resources.]

Failure to complete the following steps could result in total loss of coverage under the benefits in question. [List necessary employee actions.]

For more information, please contact [point of contact's phone number, email and mailing address].

Sincerely, [employer]

"

Much more at:

https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/15920-termination-of-benefits-letter.html

What is "Proof of Loss of Coverage? (to qualify for Special Enrollment period for health insurance)", thanks to Take Command Help Center

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• A letter from an employer, on official letterhead or stationery, that confirms one of these about you or your spouse or dependent family member:That your employer dropped or will drop your coverage or benefits.That your employer stopped or will stop contributing to your cost of coverage.That your employer changed or will change coverage or benefits, and your coverage will no longer be considered qualifying health coverage.

• A letter about COBRA coverage, like a letter from an employer or health insurance company that confirms these:Your employer's offer of COBRA coverage along with the date this coverage would start.Your COBRA coverage ended or will end, or your employer stopped or will stop contributing to the cost of coverage and when."

I'm guessing "letter from employer" includes a letter to the above effect, signed by your supervisor, as long as it's on letterhead. We can't be the first people to want this. Also, maybe the second letter (COBRA) would be issued automatically, although maybe not in time (the proof of eligibility for special enrollment must be supplied within 30 days of a demand letter that may arrive after I apply for insurance, or can instead submit a letter explaining why I can't get such proof in time).

More options listed at::

https://intercom.help/take-command-health/en/articles/1646812-what-is-proof-of-loss-of-coverage

Boulder event ideas!

https://www.dailycamera.com/things-to-do/

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Week-at-the-Museum-of-Boulder.html?soid=1101350177275&aid=RQ1TldF3qyw

https://thedairy.org/event/creative-nations-indigenous-arts-market-and-festival/?dm_i=6QGA,57I0,1KD94S,PKOI,1

https://www.colorado.edu/retiredfaculty

distrust of other’s silent consensus about reality

I had always missed this last aspect mentioned below, that makes "misanthrope" such an apropos description of certain difficult people.  I learn new things every day…  ;-)

"Misanthropy is a personality trait characterized by a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of the human species or a disposition to dislike and/or distrust other people's silent consensus about reality."

https://psychology.fandom.com › wiki

Misanthropy | Psychology Wiki - Fandom

https://psychology.fandom.com/wiki/Misanthropy

FINDING VALUE IN CHASE POINTS, thanks to The Points Guy! : ✈ Transferring Chase Points to Hyatt, Using a Password Manager & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Cheers,

Connie O'Dell

odellconnie@gmail.com

720-260-4442

Also: Tips to save on overseas ATM withdrawals this summer

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jun 29, 2022

FINDING VALUE IN CHASE POINTS On a recent road trip with her young family, my sister-in-law redeemed IHG points for accommodations in Pittsburgh and an overnight stay on the way to the city (pictured above). However, she was struggling to find a good-value IHG redemption for her overnight on the way home. She signed up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card a few years ago, mainly so she'd receive the card's primary car rental insurance benefit. So, my husband and I suggested she look for a Category 1 Hyatt property along her route. After all, she could transfer Chase points to Hyatt. We found a Category 1 Hyatt Place that would work for her both because of its location and its family-friendly features, including ample space for everyone to stretch out and complimentary breakfast. So, she transferred Chase points to Hyatt and then redeemed 5,000 World of Hyatt points for a room that otherwise would have cost $186. While she often redeems her Chase points for a value of about 1.25 cents each when booking travel through the Ultimate Rewards portal, she was able to get 3.72 cents per point by transferring to Hyatt for this stay. With paid rates so high these days, taking advantage of the World of Hyatt award chart can provide excellent value. Here are some other ways to get a ton of value from your Chase points: Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is more than just a starter card How to spend 1 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points I tend to avoid these 2 Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners — here's why 7 ways to get over 5 cents per point in value from your Chase Ultimate Rewards points Katie Genter, Senior Writer Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. TODAY'S TOP STORIES Chaos at Amsterdam mars an otherwise fantastic business-class flight on KLM's Dreamliner TPG's Clint Henderson loved his flight from Amsterdam to New York, including his Delft house keepsake. Read more 10 tips to save on overseas ATM withdrawals this summer No matter how much you plan ahead, you'll often need to withdraw money in the local currency when you're overseas. Read more Why a password manager is a critical part of my points and miles strategy Remembering all of the passwords to your numerous bank accounts and loyalty accounts is essentially impossible. Read more Save hundreds using hotel discounts available now with Amex Offers If you have a hotel stay coming up in the next few months and hold an American Express card, you may be able to save some serious cash. Read more New Chatwal Lodge brings luxury — and kitschy wooden wildlife — to the Catskills TPG's Scott Mayerowitz and his wife noted that the wooden wildlife around the resort and in their room "left us with this odd sense of being watched." Read more THE LATEST 1 Delta throws in the towel, issues travel waiver for July 4 weekend, warns of 'operational challenges' 2 Carbon monoxide poisoning and Legionnaires': Why hotel guests have more legal options this time around than with COVID-19 3 American and Iberia are moving at London Heathrow — here's what you need to know 4 Two ways you can use hotel points to save big on summer travel, despite inflation 5 Best Caribbean cruise tips to help you make the most of your time aboard and ashore 6 Brightline nixes plans for Disney Springs stop, spokesperson confirms 7 Deal alert: West Coasters can get away to Honolulu for less than $350 round-trip 8 Airbnb extends its party ban but lifts its 16-guest limit 9 This new Hyatt promotion can save cobranded cardholders up to 30,000 points on future stays 10 Breeze encounters strong headwinds as it cancels new routes ahead of launch

  

Phishing: Chase locked account?

Yet another phishing attempt texted to me!  Do not be fooled!  Do not click the link!

Сhаѕе: Ԝе'ⅴе ⅼοсked уоսr aссοսոt, for yоur security due tо sοme unusual activity to rеѕtorе ассеѕѕ fοⅼⅼοԝ https:// …. 

(URL given is *Not* a chase website)

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Connie O'Dell

odellconnie@gmail.com

720-260-4442

what-do-if-you-missed-your-rmd, thanks to Slott Report?

https://www.irahelp.com/slottreport/what-do-if-you-missed-your-2021-rmd

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Cheers,

Connie O'Dell

odellconnie@gmail.com

720-260-4442

I am the very model ..

Article about aging and hospitals, thanks to local papers!

Boulder emergency notification signup

https://www.bouldercounty.org/safety/emergency/emergency-mass-notification-system/

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Cheers,

Connie O'Dell

odellconnie@gmail.com

720-260-4442

Marshall fire volunteering ideas: COLORADO RESPONDS

COLORADO RESPONDS


https://www.coloradoresponds.org/

Marshall Fire resources

Count Me In - City of Boulder Dear Connie, We want to reach out in the wake of the heartbreaking loss and destruction due to fires in Boulder County. Our thoughts and heavy hearts go out to you and everyone impacted. We are all struggling to find words to express our sadness. We are thinking of each of you. We'd like to share the email below from the Community Foundation, which includes information on where to donate, volunteer, and get support for those impacted by the fires. See below this message. At times like no other, we all want to help, and yet there are feelings of helplessness along with a desire to serve. We are still in the very early days of processing this disaster. Right now, we can share this site, coordinated by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, as one option: https://coloradoresponds.communityos.org/. You can sign up here and when they are ready for volunteers, they will contact you. And, if we hear anything more about ways to volunteer, we will let you know. We are grateful for each and every one of you, and we hold each of those who have been directly impacted in our hearts and will do all we can to support you. For everyone else, we appreciate you, your continued resilience, and your service to our community. These will be challenging months ahead, and together we will work through them. In solidarity,  Kate Kelsch, Christine Burke, and all the Library Staff Volunteer Services, Boulder Public Library kelschk@boulderlibrary.org; burkec1@boulderlibrary.org 303-441-3114; 303-441-3098    Email from the Community Foundation: Dear Community,    It has been a particularly difficult 24 hours for our community and we have been humbled by the global outpouring of support. This support has overwhelmed our website, so we have worked with our partners, Community First Foundation / Colorado Gives, to create a new Boulder County Wildfire Fund page.  Support those impacted by the wildfires > If you have been directly impacted by the fires and need immediate assistance, visit the Boulder Office of Emergency Management:  https://www.boulderoem.com/emergency-status/  or call 303-413-7730 (Boulder County residents)   You can also reach out to the American Red Cross for direct assistance:  https://www.redcross.org/local/colorado.html  The Boulder Jewish Community Center is opening its doors today and providing "water, coffee and snacks, charging stations, play areas for children, showers, desks, wifi, and community."  https://www.facebook.com/boulderjcc  YMCA of Northern Colorado has also opened its doors as a Red Cross Shelter with "tons of water, supplies, toiletries, towels, food, etc, at our YMCA at 2800 Dagny Way in Lafayette."  https://www.facebook.com/ymcaofnortherncolorado    If you need assistance with pets, horses, and livestock you can connect on Facebook with:   Boulder County Fire Lost & Found Pets and Horse Evacuation Boulder Fort Collins Fire.  If you need mental health support, please reach out to:  JFS Boulder County Crisis Fund: https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/bcc  Colorado Crisis Services: coloradocrisisservices.org/home-alt/ or 1-844-493-8255 or Text "TALK" to 38255.   Mental Health Partners: mhpcolorado.org/mental-health/ or 303-443-8500. If you would like to volunteer:  https://coloradoresponds.communityos.org/  If you would like to host displaced people:  https://www.airbnb.com/for-airbnb-org/how-to-host  If you are interested in donating clothing and supplies, please coordinate with the YMCA of Northern Colorado, although at this time they have been overwhelmed with supplies and say "Because of your generosity, we have no need for supplies, volunteers or food donations. As needs arise, we will post here. Thank you for continuing to step up for your neighbors in need."  We will continue to work closely with our government and nonprofit partners to support the needs of the community as they emerge. We want to thank everyone for your support and generosity in this difficult moment for Boulder County.  Warmly,  Tatiana Hernandez   © Count Me In City of Boulder https://CountMeIn.BoulderColorado.gov

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Cheers,

Connie O'Dell

odellconnie@gmail.com

720-260-4442