# Here come rants, blah-blah (December mini-rants)

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [December 1, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-come-rants-blah-blah-december-mini-rants/1011012 "2024-12-01T05:38:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\
**Post date:** [December 27, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-come-rants-blah-blah-december-mini-rants/1011012/450 "2024-12-27T01:01:40Z")

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> [@adhemar](#):
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> I need to figure out how to hire someone to transport me to and from a colonoscopy appointment. I dont have a dignifigant other or family member I can strong arm into taking me. My friends all have to work and I wouldnt ask them to take vacation to do this. I dont know if they have to stay with me afterwards or if they can drop me off and leave. ☹

Here’s an older thread that’s been active off and on with 157 posts on point:

> [@What can a single person use for medical transportation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-a-single-person-use-for-medical-transportation/918943):
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> I’m at that age where docs suggest various tests, such as colonoscopies, etc. Around here, you’re not allowed to drive there, and must have a driver take you to some of these, and can’t use an Uber or taxi (technically). While I can ask family or friends, I’d prefer to not burden them. Are there options?

You may find some useful tips there.

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