TAN #184 UnrepenTANt (Page 62)

their sales are growing everywhere except for greece/italy/spain.  so yes, including the emerging markets, SE asia, etc.  but in every market they are still outpacing the world car market.  i can't figure out why VW of all cars??

Hyundai is also growing faster than then exspected.

Sadly, my SIL's mom should be going into palliative care, but her son has convinced her that she will make a full recovery and that she'll be heading home so she has flat out refused to go to either hospice or palliative care.  Chemo for her brain tumors didn't work, so now (against doc's advice) the son has said to do radiation.  It's not good at home.

For Tony and I... Financially I don't know how we're going to get through the next couple of months.  It's all a really, really big clusterf**k right now. 

It is ok I am going to Northen Florida up by Ginnie Springs Cave diving for a week. My friend from Seattle is going to meet me there and another buddy from Canada.. So I will be staying in High Springs and driving to Various Caves.

Sadly, my SIL's mom should be going into palliative care, but her son has convinced her that she will make a full recovery and that she'll be heading home so she has flat out refused to go to either hospice or palliative care.  Chemo for her brain tumors didn't work, so now (against doc's advice) the son has said to do radiation.  It's not good at home.

For Tony and I... Financially I don't know how we're going to get through the next couple of months.  It's all a really, really big clusterf**k right now. 

This particular hospice care is end of life care and patients are only basically sent there when they are going to die as I understand it.  Unfortunately there is very little chance she will be home again but it is possible I guess.

Thanks I appreciate it. 

We make parts for VW and BMW and they are both seeing Volume Growth right now.

My major components are on the Ford Edge and we can hardly keep up with what they are producing right now.

The market is not showing growth over all but I think people are shifting their thoughts. I bought a VW Golf Wagon 2 years ago (jetta sportwagon in the US)

I heard all this hype about the great vehicle it is. and how the TDI would be great for fuel.

Other then the Fuel I hate the car it has been problematic and VW warranty is a pain in the arse they refuse to fix anything.

I have a NEW opinion of their vehicles. Not a good one. But people either Love them or hate them and they keep driving down the cost of the Jetta along with the quality unfortunately.

What exactly is fake cheese?

That sounds less than wonderful on both counts.  Good luck with all of it!

Clean diesel?

Sadly, my SIL's mom should be going into palliative care, but her son has convinced her that she will make a full recovery and that she'll be heading home so she has flat out refused to go to either hospice or palliative care.  Chemo for her brain tumors didn't work, so now (against doc's advice) the son has said to do radiation.  It's not good at home.

For Tony and I... Financially I don't know how we're going to get through the next couple of months.  It's all a really, really big clusterf**k right now. 

Good morning all. Thankful that its Friday here that's for sure. 

I am sorry sounds like things are pretty rough around those parts.  Good vibes and {{{Melon Snuggles}}} for you! 

This too, like everything else, shall pass!

this is what i thought, all VW owners i know have similar opinions of the maintenance.  which is why i was so shocked.  they are very cute and comfortable cars, though.

That Sucks Monica.

I had to deal with that tough decision with my Dad and you always want to cling to hope. And reality is hard to accept.

Haddoo Matty Matt. Always good to be thankful.

Yes.  All hospice care is end of life care.  That is what my mother is receiving.  Comfort measures only.  Nevertheless, comfortable, minimal care works pretty well for my mother.  She came back from the brink May a year ago.  That time it meant she got to hold her great granddaughter at Thanksgiving.  Maybe she will make it to Christmas this year and see her again.  I hope so but realistically do not expect it. 

TW

diesel is steady, growth is all gasoline.  in the US there is a WAITING LIST for diesel cars, 2-3 months to buy a VW diesel.

That's what I think is going on - the brother isn't ready to accept the reality that his mom isn't going to get better.  It's incredibly tough and sad. 

My mother is under hospice care at home as of Sunday.  She was under Hospice care before. It works well.  Plus, we have sitters with her 24/7.  My sister and I alternate being there with her.  In our area, the hospice care can respond to an emergency call very quickly, 15-30 minutes.  Routine checks come by once or twice a week depending on severity of condition. 

My mother is fighting back again from some fluid build up around her heart.  She has congestive heart failure (17% ejection fraction) and now renal failure and abnormal liver function which are consequences of CHF.   The doctors take one look as think she has less than a day to live.   She has proven them wrong before.

I will be thinking about you Kate. This is not easy.

TW

Kate, Tech,

Sorry to hear about what you're going through. Good thoughts for you and yours coming from the left coast.

Sadly, my SIL's mom should be going into palliative care, but her son has convinced her that she will make a full recovery and that she'll be heading home so she has flat out refused to go to either hospice or palliative care.  Chemo for her brain tumors didn't work, so now (against doc's advice) the son has said to do radiation.  It's not good at home.

For Tony and I... Financially I don't know how we're going to get through the next couple of months.  It's all a really, really big clusterf**k right now.