tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post1691771430873065938..comments2024-03-11T03:55:02.214-05:00Comments on Coffee with the Hermit: The Hunt For Parking Spots...!HermitJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-47366695378631320752011-11-09T20:54:14.634-06:002011-11-09T20:54:14.634-06:00I think a lot of things the VA does, needs more ov...I think a lot of things the VA does, needs more oversight, from what I have seen over the years, there is a lot of room for improvement.SUERTEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411250530519798863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-39707217535002506492011-11-09T13:15:01.055-06:002011-11-09T13:15:01.055-06:00The VA in portland has a new facility too bad the ...The VA in portland has a new facility too bad the parking is worse than at Houston VA, who the h--- thought of the parking was an idiot, the VA in Seattle is on a hill all by itself, parking galore if you like to hike half way to Mt. Rainier, (joke if you live in the Seattle area you will get it)! But at least you can hike up to the danged VA in Seattle, no such luck at the Portland VA they invested millions and millions only to have the Veterans, men and women not have access to park a car, the bus is great takes you right up there if you can find the stop to catch it in downtown Portland which is hard to find..go freakin figure, Veterans are treated like crap now, I worked for them most of my govt. years and they used to respect and take care of them, now just people working for their good govt. benefits and don't give a crap about the Veteran man or woman, shamefull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-4203263994809408502011-11-09T10:28:35.800-06:002011-11-09T10:28:35.800-06:00Hey DD...
I normally don't mind the walk, unle...Hey DD...<br />I normally don't mind the walk, unless it's cold and raining! Then it seems like a very long walk to me!<br /><br />They do have a parking valet service at the front door, but it's always pretty crowded and I like to leave that open for the guys that are less mobile than I!<br /><br />Thanks, my friend, for coming by today!<br /><br /><br />Hey Ben...<br />I think what happens so many times, is that they use non-military politicians to run the VA hospitals and service departments.<br /><br />Makes for some admins losing sight of all else but the bottom line!<br /><br />Not a good idea, if you ask me!<br /><br />Thanks, buddy, for coming by today!<br /><br /><br />Hey Duke...<br />I'm blessed when I can still stay fairly mobile. So many of the guys, especially the older ones, need to be able to park closer.<br /><br />Just no easy way to handle the problem, I reckon! The VA does have about 4 or 5 shuttle buses that run all the time, plus emergency call stations through-out the parking areas...just in case someone falls or collapses while on the way to the building.<br /><br />Reckon they are at least trying!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by today!<br /><br /><br />Hey Sixbears...<br />That's true, my friend, that's true! Always a good sign!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by today!<br /><br /><br />Hey JoJo...<br />We had a pretty good rain last night! Now the temps are fairly cool, at least for here!<br /><br />As long as it kills off some of the mosquitoes I don't mind!<br /><br />Thanks, sweetie, for coming over this morning!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-53045696111337697592011-11-09T09:24:20.343-06:002011-11-09T09:24:20.343-06:00Wellllll I guess they are trying but 2017? At leas...Wellllll I guess they are trying but 2017? At least they will lease some parking in other places and use a shuttle. <br />They just finished building a nursing home at the VA here. Its about time. <br /><br />Raining! I am so happy and as always coffee in your kitchen is welcoming to me.JoJonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-71433551595709934672011-11-09T07:29:47.994-06:002011-11-09T07:29:47.994-06:00At least they are addressing the problem.At least they are addressing the problem.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-30506924643435789442011-11-09T07:25:38.586-06:002011-11-09T07:25:38.586-06:00My VA clinic has a golf cart shuttle which I don&#...My VA clinic has a golf cart shuttle which I don't use but it is available. I have been known to park my 3/4 ton diesel truck in a compact car parking spot....fits just fine if you dent the door of the next car.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-88063064751977807502011-11-09T07:04:46.621-06:002011-11-09T07:04:46.621-06:00I'm not a vet, so the only thing I know about ...I'm not a vet, so the only thing I know about the treatment of VETS is what I read and hear. <br />But. I don't think they are being treated with the respect they deserve.Ben in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068952818736489066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-82000665962518737602011-11-09T06:38:40.450-06:002011-11-09T06:38:40.450-06:00Exercise is good, even when you are forced into an...Exercise is good, even when you are forced into an extra long walk.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.com