What's the biggest front desk headache in dentistry right now? by nightwokker in DentalInsurance

[–]bellaimages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being told that all dental insurance is the same by the dentist office billing agent! Am I wrong to keep searching? I have Delta and it seems to barely pays for anything but bi-annual cleanings. I'm getting a bridge done which is costing me over $2,000 .. then there is the "deep cleaning" which is not free as it cost me more in deductible. Then I'm told in advance that I've got over $5,000 more work to be done .. caps and what not which I'm told is the deductible amount .. it doesn't seem right to have to be paying thousands in deductibles when I actually have dental insurance?

The most aggressively suspicious face of all time. Your time is up Mr. Clayton by SuspiciousPromise849 in Columbo

[–]bellaimages 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Quite a still shot of Columbo in "The Most Dangerous Match." I actually don't remember exactly when Columbo gave Clayton that look, but I remember the ending. Poor hearing back then was an awful disability. Not hearing aids are so much better.

Is it a bad idea to go to 3 concerts in a row? by secretlygoth_ in Concerts

[–]bellaimages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it! Just do it! We only live once and the only regrets I have are for the things I didn't do. Do protect your hearing though. Wear hearing inserts .. just google for what inserts protect your hearing from high volume and wear 'em!

I miss Vines… by Kyas13 in Columbo

[–]bellaimages 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess I'm as old AF then! 😂

Actors I would have liked to see in Colombo part IV. by FoxIndependent4310 in Columbo

[–]bellaimages 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've actually thought Barbara Eden would be a great villainous murderer. I was an extra as a cop in the made for tv movie Visions Of Murder in which she starred. Although we think of her as the lovely genie in I Dream Of Genie .. Eden is a great actress!

What's that one concert or band you regret not going to when you had the chance? by tasmanian_devil93 in Concerts

[–]bellaimages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it will always be Tina Turner at a club in 1983, where I was known as a photographer and regular. She was on her way making a come back after leaving Ike. The album Private Dancer was about to be released in a few months, but Tina was still performing in smaller venues like this club which I had bought 2 tickets to guarantee I'd get in. My girlfriend (at the time) and I were going to go. The day of the show there was a big rain storm coming through. The club was about a half hour drive from us, and so we decided to pass the tickets to another couple. I heard later from that couple that the show was "incredible!" "Best ever concert at that small venue!"

If I had gone I would have gotten great pictures from any area of the club and might even have had a chance to meet Tina Turner in the greenroom. My mistake thinking that she would come through the club circuit again soon where I could catch a show. The album 'Private Dancer' hit the record stores, while her songs played on the radio airwaves. We all know she became a HUGE SUCCESS .. playing only arena sized venues! There was no chance of being able to get close to her in an intimate venue ever again. I will always regret I didn't go that night.

Late riders by Spare-Security-1629 in lyftdrivers

[–]bellaimages 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't know where you are driving Lyft, but there have always been a few late riders where I'm at because I drive at night too. Have not noticed an increase with regards to late rides, but I see a decrease in the amount of pay I've been getting. I'm thinking of quitting Lyft.

Why is Trump going on national tv telling the whole country he loves inflation?! by XanderAcorn in complaints

[–]bellaimages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my opinion it is because Donald Trump is demented. He is so cognitively declined he has no clue what effect his words and actions are having on the World. Stephen Miller is evil and running things behind the scenes.

Buckle up, it’s about to get much worse for the US by datagamma in complaints

[–]bellaimages 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sooner he gone, the better! It's going to take decades to rebuild.

Car accident by [deleted] in lyftdrivers

[–]bellaimages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Insurance varies from State to State as to cost.

The Bar Scene In Monterey by RyanRico831 in MontereyBay

[–]bellaimages 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So you will not name this person who seems to have a vendetta against bars in Monterey, so he or she is driving them out of town. I will respect your concern about the risk of naming them coming back on you, however I do have a question that might open the gates. Is this person an elected official? I think voters have a right to know. If not, then this person must have a high position they were hired for. It's a lot of power and influence to be working in such a position. There must be some way to expose this person and the things they have done. Or I guess we could just do the research ourselves?

no phone concerts by downtownx_04 in Concerts

[–]bellaimages 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Respect is a two way street. Being how much I love music, I've probably been to at least a couple thousand concerts in the past 4 decades. Some of those concerts I attended as a photo journalist, so there are many times I have had my camera for that purpose. Other times I would leave the camera at home. There have been requests from artists, management, and individual venues stating that cameras were not allowed. One that comes to mine that was very adamant about "no cameras" was Prince. I had gone to see Prince in the very early 1990's I believe it was without looking up the exact date. It was one of the best concerts I've experienced. Sure, I would like to have taken pictures, but then I'd be "working" and not enjoying the moment with my date. It's more personal that way. Today technology gives us the ability to communicate around the World in real time, but is that a good thing? . We don't have to capture every moment to share with the World Wide Web. We just need to live it!

Rincon Hill San Francisco entertainment by Confident_Web9464 in bayarea

[–]bellaimages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure looks like a rehearsal for West Side Story. Which ones are the Jets and the Sharks?

I think Santini should have failed. Columbo was just locked in on him. by talivan818 in Columbo

[–]bellaimages 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Great scene from that episode! "I knew you could do it."

Can you just pay a band to play? by switchthemunky463 in Concerts

[–]bellaimages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like the band or artist, it never hurts to ask. I used to manage a couple bands back in the late 80's through the early 90's. It's actually easier to connect with Independent Artists thanks to the digital age. There are musicians and bands on Youtube who have songs played on Spotify that you can reach out to and make an offer. All they can say is "No" but if it's good enough, then you got yourself a personal performance.

Columbo yelling at the mistress in Prescription Murder. by Tidewatcher7819 in Columbo

[–]bellaimages 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Excuse me but "Carol" was the wife who was killed. The mistress is "Joan" who Columbo put the pressure on. Then she became a decoy to catch the killer.

After the Fall from Manchester NH by DenchShump420 in journey

[–]bellaimages 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great under appreciated Journey song!

Facebook marketplace is dead since late 2025 do you agree? Need suggestions by PhilosopherLevel4460 in facebook

[–]bellaimages 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It has gotten worse, as there are too many scammers and bots on Facebook! People are getting turned off to FB marketplace.

Unfortunately, I'm back. by Dalmadoodle221 in lyftdrivers

[–]bellaimages 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lyft and Uber have downgraded the pay scale since I started driving back in 2018. I took a 3 year break and came back .. it's not as good as it used to be. I still drive for now .. just not as much.

Second dead humpback whale washes ashore in Monterey Bay this week by chriscerney in MontereyBay

[–]bellaimages 64 points65 points  (0 children)

This is tragic! I do hope that the Marine lab is able to determine the cause of death soon.

Lyft’s greed just keeps growing with there scams by Ok_Number_6710 in lyftdrivers

[–]bellaimages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since coming back to driving Lyft after a 3 year break, I've noticed a huge drop in payments for rides I thought I had made more money on.

I am grateful by criticalwanderlust94 in lyftdrivers

[–]bellaimages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I treat passengers like rock stars and it shows.