Ok, all you 143 pounders will have to ride on different ends of this boat if we're going in the water! LOL! That is the funniest thing I've heard in a while! LOL! You are all too funny! I've got to admit though that Judy wins with the 'having to lose a leg' comment! LOL! My gosh, you're all nuts! Anyway, Dad's weight is lower than it's been. I think the last time I checked on his weight, I think it was like 147 or so. I'll ask when I go back on Thurs what it was last month. Dad doesn't look like he's lost though just looking at him. Bruce said that it's listening to Mom all day that's taking the weight off! LOL! He used to say he weighed 159---had for years. He didn't weigh that much when he went into LNC though. On a different note, the dental group that will go to LNC called me today. I was like--Good! I need to talk to you. She was really nice and so straight forward (is that suppose to be one word? surely not!). I asked about prices and procedures. For Dad it would be an exam, cleaning his dentures (they are beyond filthy), checking his gums and mouth for any problems, labeling his dentures in case they are lost or misplaced (gross!)--anyway all of it is $139. IF he needs his dentures adjusted (don't ask because I don't know!) there would be a charge of $42 for the uppers and $45 for the lowers. IF the dentures needed relining then it would be $175 each plate. In other words, the max should be around $500. I don't figure they'd do both adjusting and relining his dentures. I figure that's an either/or. Dad probably needs this done. His dentures don't always seem to fit him well and they are nasty. I can live with this for him. They won't do anything to/for Dad without calling and getting permission. Ok! Mom---I told her that in my opinion I didn't think there was ANY way she'd let them look at/work on her teeth. I can't imagine that she would. Anyway, the lady said to write on Mom's form that 'we would call for their assistance in the event of an emergency'. I asked about the fed guidelines. She said that the nursing home has to OFFER the dental services. IF they were on Medicaid then it would be totally paid by Medicaid! Anyway, I can live with that. Dad probably does need his teeth cleaned, his mouth checked, etc. Ok, I'm off to eat some watermelon myself! I've already had the ice cream and choc syrup, so I'll aim for a little bit of healthy! LOL! Love you all, Jeanie