Looks like my early ballpark of cataract surgery costs was a little shy of reality.  Out of my little pocket, I get to pay $300 to the clinic, $300 to the surgeon and probably $150 to the anesthetist. And that's with insurance that has the deductible met!  But, 1.  I've got the cash and 2.  I love love love being able to see.  So, if someone had come to me and said 'if you pay me a little under a grand total (inc eyedrops, taxi, etc), I'll improve your eyesight so that you will only need readers when you are in dim light looking at tiny print.  You cool with that deal?  I'd have said YES!!  and thought I was getting a bargain.  So all's cool.  And I'm very grateful.

I'm waiting now for Sher, the interior designer, and Walker, the electrician.  They said they would be here at 10 which means probably about 10:30/11 to look at why I flip the breaker when I turn the A/C on high.  

Then it will be on to class at the pool at noon.  And then my weekly conference call.  

And I just got a nice, juicy work bug that will keep me busy for the rest of the time today.  

All is good.