Comments for Craigs Blog of Destiny

Comment on Fish at SeaTac by Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:01:33 +0000

A satchel. How lovely. I’d never noticed that either. I wonder what small percentage of travelers have realized that fish is carrying luggage…

Comment on Fish at SeaTac by Allison

Allison — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:52:53 +0000

I love the SeaTac fish… and I’ve never noticed that one carrying the… briefcase? lunchbox? What is it?

Comment on Recipes by craig

craig — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:05:59 +0000

Just added my take on Baby Back Ribs, as we made and thoroughly enjoyed them yesterday.

Comment on My Next Century Ride by Kristin

Kristin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:10:16 +0000

I hope you really enjoy this ride. Should be interesting! And it seems like a very worthwhile cause.

Comment on My Next Century Ride by craig

craig — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:33:51 +0000

Allison: no problem, I believe we have until the middle of June.

Comment on My Next Century Ride by Allison

Allison — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:38:22 +0000

This is awesome, Craig. How long does your fund-drive last? Can it wait til I’m back in the states to make my donation (end of the month)?

It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden a bike… but I did love it as a teenager…. until I could drive, that is

Comment on Recipes by craig

craig — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:24:16 +0000

Just posted a recipe for fresh fruit pastries I got from a package of kiwis. I didn’t make them exactly as the recipe suggests, but it should give you the basic “idea” of them….

Comment on A Couple of Songs From J’Neil by Irene

Irene — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:58:19 +0000

She has scuch a pretty voice. It’s calming to listen to her. Thanks so much.

Comment on A Couple of Songs From J’Neil by Allison

Allison — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:26:45 +0000

So beautiful! It’s awesome to hear her – thanks for taking time to record and share sweet J’Neil’s music.

Comment on Tour de Whatcom by Allison

Allison — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:07:01 +0000

congratulations on a successful ride. I’d say it looks like great fun, except it really looks exhausting. The view is fabulous however. Don’t we live in a great state?

Comment on Tour de Whatcom by Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:34:58 +0000

I’m glad you could ride it. I was a great day and it looked like everyone was enjoying themselves. But that’s a very long ride.

While you are considering rides for next year, perhaps you should start working out a relay team for Ski to Sea…

Comment on Stella, 1976-2011 by Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:28:45 +0000

It was a sad day at our house when we realized Stella was passing and could not be resuscitated. You have loved Stella and her sleek French style since the day you got her and she will be missed.

Comment on Stella, 1976-2011 by J'Neil

J'Neil — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:54:24 +0000

Poor stella, she will be greatly missed.

Will these high school projects be close to home, or to help any high schooler in need of bike parts?

What is the name of her youngest sibling who must prepare to step up and honor her memory this coming Saturday?

Comment on Two for One Book Review by Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:35:21 +0000

I don’t think I would like the first nearly as much as the second. I’d prefer to be a happy dog than a little boy locked in a room. But they both sound like very interesting reads.

Comment on Two for One Book Review by Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:09:34 +0000

Thanks for sharing these two books, a friend also recommends “Room” it sounds very different. I’m currently on the 4th book of Game of Thrones, the fifth is out this month. I might need a break, these two sound like lighter fare.

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by craig

craig — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:40:52 +0000

From my most recent issue of Mental Floss, in the Spinning the Globe section, which featured Cuba:
“The government takes full financial responsibility for its citizens’ health – an initiative put in motion by Che Guevara. On average, life expectancy in Cuba is about 77 years; in America, it’s 78. The parity is remarkable considering that Cubans don’t have access to American drugs. To compensate for the lack of medicine, the Cuban government has invested heavily in preventive care.”

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by Brandon Pearce

Brandon Pearce — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:17:27 +0000

Great post. The cost of healthcare is the U.S. is ridiculous! My family currently does not have health insurance because healthcare here in Costa Rica is affordable (and excellent) – we simply don’t need insurance. For the most serious accident, and several days in a private hospital, I may have to pay a few thousand dollars, but I’d be paying that much each year for insurance in the U.S. and getting nothing for it! Or I could go to a public hospital and get the care for free.

You can get health insurance in Costa Rica for under $50/month for a family, but I didn’t really see the point, since we almost never visit the doctor, and we have a large enough cushion to cover any medical problems that may arise. Many people choose to fly to Mexico, Costa Rica, Malaysia, or numerous other countries to receive medical care when they need it. Even with flights, hotel costs, and the procedure included, it’s usually much cheaper than just the procedure in the U.S. – that says something.

I recently read that 85% of our health problems heal on their own without any medical intervention, and I’ve found that to be true in my own life as well. Our bodies are amazing. Rarely is there a need for a normally healthy person to visit a doctor. Why pay so much every month for something you rarely use? Because something may happen that might cost $50,000? At $700/month, you’ll have spent $50,000 on insurance alone in just 6 years! Maybe it would be better to save the money yourself or put it into a tax-deductible HSA account to use for your future medical expenses. If you need a serious procedure done, you’ll have the money to fly to another country to do it, and will still have a lot left over. Giving more money to U.S. insurance companies sure isn’t going to help the problem.

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by Jennifer Pearce

Jennifer Pearce — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:11:12 +0000

Great post. I hope the healthcare issue can be fixed before too much longer in the U.S. It seems sad to me that something so obviously out of control is so difficult to fix.

Comment on I Want One by 49erDweet

49erDweet — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:40:37 +0000

If you’re still hankering for one of these cuties, and have the patience and skill to fix one up that’s been in storage awhile, contact me @ 49erDweet-at-gmail-dot-com. Ill health and old age are forcing us to sell ours. Location: Monterey Bay

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by Heather

Heather — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +0000

AMEN! That’s all I have to say…….

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by Allison

Allison — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:23:12 +0000

I concur… there are many things I probably SHOULD go to the doctor to have checked out. But because only have a high deductible plan, the cost would pretty much be all out of pocket… and a ridiculous price. So I don’t go. That’s not very good prevention….

Comment on Superbowl 2011! by craig

craig — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:28:19 +0000

Click on this link for the grid for the game tomorrow:
http://craigthegrey.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Candy-Bowl-2011.pdf

Comment on Recipes by craig

craig — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:03:10 +0000

I just posted the recipe for Mississippi Mud Brownies – a good Super Bowl desert!

Comment on Superbowl 2011! by Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:25:27 +0000

Okay, we’ve got 49 names so far. Time is about up, so if you’re not my list and you want to be, better comment or send me an email!

Comment on Superbowl 2011! by Allison

Allison — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:29:53 +0000

I already emailed Kristin that I want in, but I’m being indecisive about the candy bar. I’ll let you know….

Score… um….

Steelers 17
Packers 21