Subj : Retry Resend rats To : Nancy Backus From : Barry Martin Date : Tue Jul 14 2020 08:59:00 Hi Nancy! BM>>>>> I need to have a colonoscopy done - no rush, just slightly overdue on BM>>>>> the five-year. [snip] NB>>> If you call, worst case probably would be "no, we aren't open for that NB>>> yet", but then they'll know that you are wanting to know as soon as NB>>> they do open... :) BM>> And now probably open with the social distancing. Right now a bunch BM>> of But Firsts have lined up.... Though what's new?! NB>> Don't want to put that off too long, though... :) BM> No, July 3rd as I type this, so half the year gone! NB> And have you checked yet...? Of course not! BM>>> The latest e-mail stated they were opening with restrictions: contact BM>>> lens (because touching the eye) not to restart until June, though as I BM>>> write this that's only two weeks away. NB>>> And now we are in June..... BM>> Did get an e-mail reminder I was overdue for a checkup -- But First! NB>> So, are you going to tell them that they waited so long that other NB>> things jumped in line in front of their most important checkup...? ;) BM> Naaa! Plus the level of priority changes constantly, and with the BM> viewpoint. To them my eye exam would always have a few extra points BM> attached, to me arranging the roof replacement from the hail storm had BM> added points, though in hind-sight plenty of available slots to get an BM> eye exam.... And today's excuse is it's the Friday before the 4th of BM> July................ NB> Hopefully you've run out of excuses now... I got in to our NB> Optical Shop on July 1st, and am now waiting for them to call me NB> with the news that my new glasses are ready... at that point, NB> will need to make an appointment to pick them up and have the NB> final fitting... more rigid than before... :) Right: the need to keep people away from each other, disinfect between appointments, etc. BM>> So now appointments of that kind will be delayed until Fall when the BM>> weather cools off and the driver doesn't get roasted! There is air BM>> conditioning in cars but noticed gas prices rising. NB>> No, they'll still expect people to wait out in the lot... keep your NB>> windows open, I guess... not usually much shade available.... Was NB>> just given instructions for an hygenist visit next week.... BM> In the past if possible I've had my appointments in the morning just BM> because don't have to wait around at the house and 'waste the whole BM> day'. Mornings are also generally cooler, the Sun is rising to its BM> noon overhead position so if it is able to cast shadows one can take BM> advantage of them and maybe stand in one, keeping cool(er). (That was BM> a lot for "I generally stand in the shade"!) NB> So your regular habits are helpful now as well... ;) Some have worked out rather well! BM> Have a dental appointment coming up in about ten days -- their parking BM> lot is long and narrow with trees and arbor vitae on on the BM> sun-coming-up side (east) so you'll know where I'll be! BM> Not getting my usual dental hygenist this time so probably won't get BM> her room but the view out her windows is almost looking into a small BM> ravine: the perimeter is taller trees and shrubs, bird feeders are BM> hanging from some branches. The 'ravine' goes down at least a story BM> below. While waiting and seated I watch the birds and squirrels. NB> Our dentist's office is right on the Erie/Barge Canal, so we look NB> out (from just about any room) onto the canal... :) That could be rather interesting as long as river/canal traffic passing by for entertainment. BTW, "look ma, no cavities!" with yesterday's dental appointment. Call from the parking lot, someone comes out to check temperature and quick update from the preliminary call last Thursday. Somewhat escorted in -- doors propped open so don't have to touch (not overly warm outside yet). Only a few things different as far as the actual cleaning procedure: swish with a hydrogen peroxide solution (never did that before). She wore a mask (normal) plus a full face shield (modified - goggles before). A little more scraping of the teeth, no polishing due to release of micro-aerosols. ¯ ® ¯ BarryMartin3@ ® ¯ @MyMetronet.NET ® ¯ ® ¯ (Humans know what ® ¯ to remove.) ® .... Get a 2nd opinion; 50% of all doctors graduated in bottom half of class. --- MultiMail/Win32 v0.47 þ wcECHO 4.2 ÷ ILink: The Safe BBS þ Bettendorf, IA --- QScan/PCB v1.20a / 01-0462 * Origin: ILink: CFBBS | cfbbs.no-ip.com | 856-933-7096 (454:1/1) .