Come to Maine in February, you'll cool off :)
Posted By: Mainer on 2005-07-28
In Reply to: Anybody live where it's cold? - A Texan
However, it has been soooooo hot here for a month. I'm not just talking heat, we get 95 degrees with 86% humidity and even the kitchen floor is sticky under your feet. And that's with the AC on, choking in the background. The humidity makes everything sticky. 115 degrees of dry heat is like oven heat. 95 degrees of humid heat is like a sauna and you feel as if you're sucking in water when you breathe.
But February. . . .nice and cool. 20 below 2 weeks in a row. A good day might go up to 2 (that's degrees). In February we can't wait for the hot humid weather. In July we can't wait for snow, but not for February though, more like December when it's a nice 20 above. 
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Which part of Maine and NH were you thinking of visiting??? The Maine coast is beautiful -sm
and the White Mountains in NH is also nice. I would suggest driving the Kangamangus Highway in the White Mountains in NH. Very nice drive and beautiful views of the White Mountains. I believe the Old Man of the Mountain is along this route but part of him fell a while ago so not sure what he looks like now???!!!
Pretty cool. I'll be looking forward to a Discovery program about this. nm
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Don't know about Maine
but here in Northeast Alabama we do actually have an overpopulation. However, I agree the state can come up with some ridiculous laws regarding hunting. We used to raise cattle. There were as many deer as cattle on our farm. We were constantly having to repair fencing, not to mention what they did to our gardens, etc. Last year my husband hit a deer with his car on his way home from work. State Farm said they had handled more deer claims this year than ever before. Also, most of the hunters I know either eat the meat themselves, or give it to someone who wants it. By the way, my husband is a member of the NRA, but the NRA not only fights gun control, but promotes gun safety and responsibility. I am not flaming. You have a right to your opinion. Guns are dangerous in the wrong hands. I don't love guns, but I feel they have their place. There is sometimes only one deputy patrolling our whole county at night. If we have a problem, we are on our own. I feel like guns are a necessary evil where I live. My husband once held some young men at gun point who my 75-year-old neighbor caught stealing her grandson's ATV (the grandson was in Iraq). Of course he did not shoot anyone, but he did hold them until the deputies could get there- 45 minutes later.
Try NTI in Maine--
www.ntitech.com
Going to Maine.
I am originally from Bangor, Maine, and my family has a cabin on Lake Sebec. My mom, dad, sister, son, and I went for 10 days last year and we are going again this year. It's really great to go and see all of my family. I have a very large family up there and since they are 1000 miles away, I don't get to see them very often. Can't wait to go, although the drive up and back is a looooong one!
$2.29 in Central Maine
Casco Bay TR in Maine
I live in Maine and have not heard of them. They must be fairly new or changed their name from something else.
Bangor, Maine
They're in Maine. :-)
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I thought so. There is an MT company in Maine using it also. nm
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re: a canadian MT who lives next to MAINE
I have a MT company from portland, Maine who w ants me to work for them as an IC. They offered me 7 cents per line american. WHat a freakin joke!!
I wont work for under 12 cents per line and I have been out of it for awhile (6 years!!).
See ya!!
Any one know of Casco Bay Transcription in Maine?
I would like to hear from anyone who works for this company. Do they pay decent? Are they good to work for? Thank you.
She's pretty - like a Maine Coon? (sm)
I bet she gets into all sorts of hilarious mischief. I like watching cats on Funniest Home Videos. Just saw the one where the toddler was gently poking at the cat who was sitting in a chair. She suddenly had enough, so she stood on her back feet and whopped his head repeatedly with those lightening fast paws. Kid didn't know what happened, just looked at the camera like, What the ??
Love it! It gets dark in Maine in Dec. by 4 p.m.
I hate standard time though. They can leave it as it is now and eliminate going back to standard time in the fall as far as I'm concerned. The clocks always go back right before Halloween too so the little ghosts and goblins have to trick or treat in the dark.
It does mess things up a bit changing over though. Last night my kids were all hungry and I said, "Oh for goodness sakes it's only . . . .. ALMOST SEVEN??"
Oops. . . . "hello, Dominos?" :)
Ayuh and if you don't like the weathah in Maine. . . .
wait a minute, it'll change.
We went to Maine a couple of years ago and it
was a MAJOR disappointment. It was nothing at all like you see on TV. We were in southern ME and people didn't keep up their yards, no one had a single flower in their yard, although there were a couple of hanging baskets and people were not very friendly. Went to Portland and couldn't get out of there fast enough. Everyone we met was rude and the place was just so dirty looking.
Here are some more - Maine Medical Center, sm
Fairview Health System, Gwinnett Medical Center, Atlanta, Piedmont Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess, Charlston Medical Center, West Virginia, Pacific California Hospital, UMass hospital, Marin General Hospital, California, New England Baptist, and the list goes on and on and on.
never mind, found it - maine
not the one i worked for.
Eastern Maine Medical Center
I miss working with other people. I miss having a QA person or a supervisor I know and can go talk to. I miss the hospital gossip and hearing about people's grandkids. Sigh. I left them to work at home figuring it would be all that. But it's not. Sigh....
Love it! Maine's motto should be "Freezeyourbuttoffland"
In case anyone missed it, there is a woman from Maine, sm
Her name is Cathi Lee. Her success story hit our tiny local newspaper one day and she has since been on Today, Good Morning America and in People Magazine.
If you Google her name and weight loss, you can see some articles about her.
I'm too technologically inept to be able to post anything here. I do know that there is a video on WMTW.com of her story.
She was 500 lbs. and lost 330 lbs. in 3 years without fad diets, pills or surgery. She just finally set her mind to it, did a lot of research and now at 48, she is a third of the size she was.
One of her main things was walking and I totally agree with that. I don't care if it's zero out, I still walk. I left my inhouse job 2 years ago and I've LOST 25 lbs. I have time to walk and I make myself do it unless it's pouring rain.
I also do not buy anything that I will eat for junk food, especially "desk food." Do not buy anything that you can easily snack on at your desk. Big mistake. I used to have a desk drawer of "comfort" snacks at my inhouse job and would snack all day.
Another thing is water. Not in the form of 6 cups of coffee. Just plain water and lots of it. NO SODA! Even diet soda will cause fluid retention. Keep a diet soda as a "treat" for the end of your work shift before you go walking. :)
Good luck! 
Teeny town in Maine. I never even thought . . .sm
That this may not be the best thing to do if you live in a city or something.
We have virtually no crime rate unless the juveniles are bored and smash a pumpkin or something. We don't lock our doors and leave the keys in the car. It's a little tiny neighborhood with the 100 x 100 lots and everyone knows everyone by name.
Some customers leave paper money in envelopes clipped to their mailboxes right out in plain view and nobody has ever taken any.
There are neighborhoods in our nearest city that I wouldn't dream of doing this in.
So it's probably not for everyone.
I found my notes--- Olympus DS-2300--$172 at Abe's of Maine - sm
this is basically the direct replacement for the DS-300, only difference is the looks adn it has a removable memory card, other than that pretty much the same; the other comparable unit is the DS-2--it goes for about $105, a little more limiting in its features but still a good recorder. Check out Pricegrabber.com, great for shopping around.
Hinting spring in Central Maine 40ish.
We're getting there! 
I love Maine! Ever been to the Cliff House in Ogunquit?
The spa is the best!
http://www.cliffhousemaine.com/
Well I think the part you mention in NH and in Maine Acadia and Bar Harbor. Not sure what else there
is that I should see. I expect Portsmouth NH would be nice.
Well I think the part you mention in NH and in Maine Acadia and Bar Harbor. Not sure what else there
is that I should see. I expect Portsmouth NH would be nice.
Unlimited long distance in Maine. Please see message.
Hi all! There was a thread not far down on this board about unlimited long distance, and a few companies were mentioned, like Verizon, etc. I found out today that not all of these services are offered in Maine, where I live.
Does anyone know of any unlimited long distance services at reasonable prices in Maine?
ALSO, I know we have AT&T unlimited long distance here in Maine. Does anyone know if AT&T is one of the "good" companies? That is, can I use a C-phone with them and not be penalized?
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You are in Maine, right Hayseed? I am in Indiana, and I totally agree SM
with you. It has been bitterly cold the past week with snow most every day, including today. I am glad I dont have to go out in it.
I get frustrated over the same issues as other MTs, but I just do what you said, walk away and try to keep a good attitude.
I have posted a couple of links inside for both Maine and New Hampshire -sm
There are a lot of great places to visit in either state. Kind of depends on what your interests are and if you are traveling alone or with children. Also depends on what time you plan on visiting.
I live in Maine and have visited New Hampshire several times. Not sure I can answer all your questions but feel free to ask and I will try. Hope the links below help you.
Portland is a nice place and you can go to what they call the Old Port (which is on the water) and there are old shops and stuff there. Nice place to walk around if you want to walk. To drive I would travel up Route 1 (traffic may be heavy but you get to see the coast of Maine). Freeport is a nice place to visit if you want to shop. Home of the famous LL Bean. Kittery (which is just across the border from Portsmouth) has outlet stores. Portsmouth also is nice and I believe they have a lot of old historic buildings if that is of interest to you.
here is the link for Maine - http://www.visitmaine.com/home.php
The White Moutains in NH are beautiful as I said before. Also in North Conway, NH there are tons of outlet stores there also.
here is the link for NH - http://www.visitnh.gov/
Any points on sightseeing in Maine and New Hampshire, just highlights that are most worthwhile. nm
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Is Terra Nova owned by a guy that lives on the border of Maine/Canada? - sm
If so, this guy is a snake. He was willing to pay $0.14/line for the Kaleida account just temporarily until he could get his lines set up to offshore. He told me that on the phone!!!
It'll be the most expensive magazine subscription you'll ever get! No point in joining. nm
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I'll go! I'll go!! I won't take hormones and will be ready to defend your honor :) n/m
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No. It'll be the most expensive magazine subscription you'll ever get, and it's unnecessary
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You'll get used to it. It is keeping the right leg propped up at the same time that'll be the
When I broke my ankle, I was just grateful it wasn't the hands. Without our hands we'd be totally screwed.
I broke my right ankle slipping on ice and was lucky to have gloves on because the palm of the glove was totally torn up and my hand was okay.
Good luck and be sure to do your exercises when it is time.
It'll happen. You'll find your fit.
You might have to kiss a few frogs first, though.
Oh she'll spice it up alright, she'll be
placing hidden cameras in the other ladies' dressing rooms! LOL!
continue your goal; he'll/they'll get used to it/over it
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I'll vent and I'll sign my name sm
I have two IC contracts right now. I recently went back to a job I had quit earlier in the year to work for the other company I am still working for.
The newer job has 80% ESLs. I transcribe OP notes primarily and I can fill in other work types as the opportunity arises. I am frustrated with this particular situation. After 6 months, I am making less money and working longer hours. I am past the learning curve and I should be doing better, at least in the number of hours I am spending doing the job. We have run out of work for 24 hrs at a time at least 5 or 6 times since December 1, and in November it was more than that. I have a friend who worked for this company as well and she was having similar difficulties. The only thing that we can figure is that they are shorting us line count some way, because after 6 months at it, it should be easier/faster/more money, but it is less and less every single pay period. It is not a nice thing to accuse a company of doing, but it SEEMS that way to us. I am fed up with being expected to type every single OP note that comes in 24/7 and meeting the 6 hr TAT for them on weekends, evenings, holidays, wee hours of the morning...
I took back a job I held for 2-1/2 yrs. The team leader has changed and this gal thinks that I should be on call 24/7 for whenever she has work. I might have some at 7 a.m., or perhaps not until 6 p.m. or later. I can't plan my personal life and between these two IC situations, I find that I am not eating on a daily basis, not showering on a daily basis and not sleeping more than 3 or 4 hours at a time. I have lost weight and I don't feel very well. I woke up today with a rip roaring head cold (my first in nearly 8 yrs) and it has already moved to bronchitis and I am expecting pneumonia by the weekend because I develop it very easily. I already have deep pain in my back.
Yes, I should call in sick tomorrow, but I really can't take the fallout. The job I took back I am covering for another gal who wanted vacation over the holidays and if I have to call in sick, the team leader will call me and pitch a fit about how this is my responsibility. It IS my responsibility, I did say I would do it, and I will do it, despite being quite ill. In the past, when I worked for this company, they would not allow me to call in sick for a "cold" without a doctor's note. I worked through many illnesses with them and only called in sick when I developed West Nile Fever and while I was sick for over a month, I only called for my last 12 reports one day when I could no longer see the computer screen because my head hurt.
The problem is that yes, many MTs lack work ethic. They don't take their responsibility seriously. This is not a work as you please career, not even for an IC. I can see the MTSO's point of view, I truly can. Like finding experienced, reliable and capable MTs, for the MTs who are these things, finding a company will treat you like a human being is equally difficult. I sit here, feeling lousy and like I am an utter slave labor with no consideration whatsoever. I know that my work needs to be done, but when I am this sick it is better that someone else do it for the sake of the work, for accuracy and for speed of getting it out. I know that I am needed, but to be the MT these companies need me to be, I also need to look after my own health.
I will also mention that when I have asked for vacation, I have been approved for the time, but the MTSO queues up my work and calls me then I am not on the system getting it done. I have told them I had been approved for time off, but the MTSO didn't schedule anyone to cover for me and I am told to get on work, vacation or no, if I want to keep my job.
Thus, I work 24/7/365 and have for years. I work sick, I work when I am in pain (I have an AI disorder), I work exhausted from staying up all night covering for others who are allowed to call in sick and have vacations when I can't have either. I work having no health insurance and not being able to afford the $125 a month to buy some with a high copay so I can see a doctor. I work without breaks for breakfast, lunch or dinner and I sometimes come close to having an accident because if I leave my desk to go to the little girls' room I get nasty calls about where I am at and what I am doing.
Many MTs are mistreated, and I am one of them.
Waterville High School, Waterville, Maine 1977
Barely passed typing (except for timed speed) and I absolutely, totally 100% hated typing class.
I excelled in accounting, but can barely balance my own checkbook. Weird how things turn out.
Hey, cool.
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very cool, thanks a lot.
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Cool thanks!
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That's not cool, however,
we always leave one of us home to pass out candy. I don't feel right taking my kids out to get candy from all the neighbors when I've closed my house up and didn't pass any out to their kids.
Cool, thanks!
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Cool, I might do the same (sm)
It is something I love to do and never have time. The animals at my house like to paint too.
Wow, that is cool!
I wish MY middle name was Lennon, LOL! Yeah, "imagine" what John would have to say about the current state of affairs - I have a feeling he would NOT think 2 kindly of Mr. Bush or the war - remember War Is Over (If U Want It) he and Yoko put on billboards all across the world to end the war in Vietnam? I don't think he'd be 2 popular with the Republicans, LOL!
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