camping & prescriptions

It's raining again. I am trying to put together a camping weekend with nerdman. I haven't gone camping in at least 8 years. Much of the things I had for it are tucked in random places in the garage full of icky mouse droppings. Gross. The dogs seem to know somethings up and are circling like sharks, tails wagging and shooting longing looks at their leashes and doors. It's a bit of a challenge to figure out what to take with nerdman, he's more fuss budget than I am. Like when I get out the shower, I'm first off quick in, quick out, growing up in a family of six with one bathroom, you learn to move on. Then I barely brush the water off leaving a damp result and put dry clothing to soak up the rest. Nerdman makes sure every square inch of himself if bone licking dry. We pack out suitcases differently, mine- a bomb site, his- orderly and neat. When we're leaving to go, I'm the first out the door, he's arranging cords, geek equiptment, straightening shirt, by the time he's ready I'm sitting in the car. So packing for our first camping trip is to say the least a challenge. Also for the first time, now that I'm officially middleage (45) I have medications to take (daily). I went to pick them up yesterday and my insurance pulled out. For one 30 day supply they wanted $123. Ouch. I can't believe that number, what a racket. If you've ever read "Still Me" by Chris Reeve, he tells about a many many problems with the health care system, echo me. I always knew this, but hadn't come across it personally until now. It seems terrible that I'm declined a medication that will prevent my having a stroke or heart attack, which would incur a much higher health care cost, than trying to keep my medication supplied. I do pay them over $200 a month for my insurance, it's not like I'm trying to get something for nothing, My co-pay is 20%, so as I see it I'm pony up the whole amount. Paying over and getting zip. I have to call the prescription insurance company and talk to them, need to let the steam out first though so I don't sound like a deranged wombat.