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Posted date : Nov 7, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I was unable to get a favourable quote from Medipac (last fall) as I have a 4.6 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm. I am 67 years old. My surgeon will not operate until it gets to 5.5 cm. I have been spending three months in Myrtle Beach for the last 12 years and […]

Posted date : Nov 7, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, Ross Quigley’s article in the summer 2010 edition of CSANews (‘Let me first say that Medipac is fine!’) hit the nail on the head. I suspect that our personal case illustrates the need very clearly. We went for a short, three-week holiday that included a one-week cruise out of Tampa last spring, […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

Contrary to Ross Quigley’s experience (Editor’s Message), I got rid of the kid in me decades ago; he was always getting me into trouble. I tend to avoid adults who attend movies based on comic books and I’ve already seen enough fireworks. But I do have a healthy sense of wonder. The first time I […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, Our names are Pat and Brian Irving and we are writing about an item in the spring 2015 Issue 94, under “CSA President’s Award Honourees” page 46, beside our photo that recognizes the terrific honour bestowed on us, which states; “Pat and Brian Irving held a charity fundraiser.” We really appreciate that […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, In your last newsletter, there was an ad for the Canadian company called “Roam.” Does CSA endorse this cell phone company? Has CSA in the past investigated and recommended smart phone plans to their members who use text, talk and data in the U.S. If not, why not? Thanks in advance for […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I saw this on Facebook this a.m. Is it true? Don Peddle posted: Yesterday morning, I dropped off a buddy at the airport to fly to the states. When he got to Newark customs, they refused to let him into the states. The reason was that he had an impaired charge 32 […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, We really look forward to our copy of CSANews, and fully understand Ross Quigley’s point in the summer 2011 issue. A large part of the purpose of CSA is to put political pressure in the most appropriate area in order to benefit Canadian snowbirds. And you need to report on your successes […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, In the spring issue of CSANews, Mr. Quigley, in his article “What Does it Really Cost?,” refers to “slimy lawyers.” apparently, to Mr Q., any lawyer who tries to collect money owed to a client is slimy, whereas health insurers who will use every trick in the book to avoid paying claims […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I am writing to inform you (I have mentioned it on the phone as well) that I am NOT happy regarding the places you are having these meetings or shows. We live in the Niagara area and the nearest one to us this year is Guelph, which is about an hour-and-a-half away […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I think it important to warn other snowbirds about my unfortunate experience with Bell Canada. For two years, I requested temporary suspension of my satellite dish for the TV while I was in Florida. This was done…and I was charged a minimal amount. This past October 2013, I phoned them as usual. […]