cavanami

...my birth place The Isle of Man also referred to as 70,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock... I'll drink to that

The husband had been sitting and staring at their marriage license for over one hour. The wife finally asked him, "what are you doing just sitting there staring at our marriage license"? The husband replied, "looking for the expiration date". :grin:

It takes 3 months to show up on the test? Not sure, but I think I was told this at one time. Just my foggy memory.

I had the same form "issued" at Khao San Road :grin:

Common...depends. if you can take the "regular" HIV medicines, they will usually be covered. If the doctor wants to put you on an experimental medicine, usually not covered. which may mean a death sentence for you unless you have the cash to get the medicine(s). Also, if you happen to get on with a new insurance, they usually will not cover previous illness, so if you already had HIV, they most likely would not cover you...real nice...NOT

When I was on certain ships that were sailing to certain areas...we had to get a series of shots for small pox, anthrax, etc. Before we could get the shots we had to pass an HIV test as the shots could not be given if you were HIV positive (and you would be removed from the ship). A little nervous, but came out OK. Makes you think and take notice!

Cruel. Where's the Anticruelty Society... Great! Keep 'em coming!!! :grin:

Bad news, but for sure, not the end! The doctors continue to make HUGE gains in the control and cure of HIV. Also, stem cells may help. There are (is) companies in New Zealand that sell stem cells. I'm not anywhere near an expert on these things but PM me and I can put you in contact with a man that was *** cured *** of diabetes using stem cells and the magnetic pulse" machine. The docs gave him three months to live, that was three years ago!!! Never give up! Positive thinking, good eating and living habits!!!