I've been a member of this forum for awhile now and I don't think I have ever introduced myself. My name is DeAnna, usually go by De, and my DH's name is Randy. We are avid campers and are on our third fifth wheel. We are seasonal campers, but are looking forward to retirement and would like to try full-timing, in about five years. I'm like a sponge and have been absorbing so much information here and have learned so much, so thank you to for all who contribute to my learning.I know I'm going to have so many questions, but I usually find answers to any questions by searching here. I have a couple of questions that I haven't found yet. One is, where do you go for your hair appointments? I go every five weeks for a cut and color and have gone to the same person for over 20 years and I'm not sure how I'd find someone every five weeks to cut it like I like and color it like I'm used to. Another question, what do people do that need to have their blood tested on a regular basis? My DH is on coumadin and needs his blood tested monthly. I hope that by the time we retire, they will have do-it-yourself kits for testing it. :)Thanks in advance!

Can't help you on the hair question since I've lost most of mine.The blood testing may depend on your insurance coverage. For example, I have Tricare Standard (retired military) so I don't need any referrals. If I know I need something in a particular town, I'll check the website for participating doctors in that area and call well in advance. When I was married my DW needed monthly transfusions so our travel itinerary was dictated by availability of a nearby transfusion center.

For blood tests, try LabCorp. They have lab locations across the country.For hair, I try to find local women, like campground owners or employees, or someone at the grocery store who looks like they have a good haircut, and ask them for suggestions. Or try Yelp.com.Have fun preparing for full-timing!

Thanks so much for the helpful advice! Great suggestions on ways to find out about getting hair done. I know I'll have a lot more questions, and it's funny how hair was a priority.:B

Question # 1, sorry you can't find anyone that does as good a job on the hair as your long time stylist. That I've learned from wife Scottiemom's overall experiences over 9 years. Question #2 I was on Coumadin for 12 years prior to cancer treatment, then off it for 4 months and haven't had to go back on it the past 3 years. However when I was getting blood work done on the road, I got 20 blood draw scripts and all my med RXs good for a year from my internist at my annual physical. The blood draw scripts I took to Labcorp nationwide without a problem. They would do the blood draws and fax the results to my doctor who would have his nurse call with orders to change or stay the same on the amount taken. One time when Labcorp wasn't around I went to a rural hospital lab and it worked just as well. RXs we use Walgreen, they do a great job, I order my refills online for pickup the next day near by or at a town we are passing through.

De, make pictures of your hair cut when it is fresh cut... maybe even before styling so that you can give them to the person you have cut your hair... I have discovered that long or short have different definitions for different people and I can't always accurately describe what I want..also is there some way you can do your own color? If not, get the person who does it now, to write down the color she uses including brand (and magic formula if she mixes for you). You will need to explain to her that you will be traveling long term and can't come to her or she may not share her secrets.

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wannavolunteerF
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Feb 22, 2014
De, make pictures of your hair cut when it is fresh cut... maybe even before styling so that you can give them to the person you have cut your hair... I have discovered that long or short have different definitions for different people and I can't always accurately describe what I want..

also is there some way you can do your own color? If not, get the person who does it now, to write down the color she uses including brand (and magic formula if she mixes for you). You will need to explain to her that you will be traveling long term and can't come to her or she may not share her secrets.
Teacher_s_Pet
Explorer
Feb 21, 2014
Question # 1, sorry you can't find anyone that does as good a job on the hair as your long time stylist. That I've learned from wife Scottiemom's overall experiences over 9 years. Question #2 I was on Coumadin for 12 years prior to cancer treatment, then off it for 4 months and haven't had to go back on it the past 3 years. However when I was getting blood work done on the road, I got 20 blood draw scripts and all my med RXs good for a year from my internist at my annual physical. The blood draw scripts I took to Labcorp nationwide without a problem. They would do the blood draws and fax the results to my doctor who would have his nurse call with orders to change or stay the same on the amount taken. One time when Labcorp wasn't around I went to a rural hospital lab and it worked just as well. RXs we use Walgreen, they do a great job, I order my refills online for pickup the next day near by or at a town we are passing through.
RanDe_s
Explorer
Feb 21, 2014
Thanks so much for the helpful advice! Great suggestions on ways to find out about getting hair done. I know I'll have a lot more questions, and it's funny how hair was a priority.:B
Janss
Explorer II
Feb 21, 2014
For blood tests, try LabCorp. They have lab locations across the country.

For hair, I try to find local women, like campground owners or employees, or someone at the grocery store who looks like they have a good haircut, and ask them for suggestions. Or try Yelp.com.

Have fun preparing for full-timing!
HappyKayakers
Explorer III
Feb 21, 2014
Can't help you on the hair question since I've lost most of mine.

The blood testing may depend on your insurance coverage. For example, I have Tricare Standard (retired military) so I don't need any referrals. If I know I need something in a particular town, I'll check the website for participating doctors in that area and call well in advance. When I was married my DW needed monthly transfusions so our travel itinerary was dictated by availability of a nearby transfusion center.

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