Subj : Re: rats To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Wed Aug 12 2020 20:12:32 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 14-Jul-2020 08:59 <=- BM>>>>> I need to have a colonoscopy done - no rush, just slightly overdue BM>>>>> on 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...? BM> Of course not! And now that it's almost another month later... have you checked...? 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 with NB>> the news that my new glasses are ready... at that point, will need to NB>> make an appointment to pick them up and have the final fitting... NB>> more rigid than before... :) BM> Right: the need to keep people away from each other, disinfect between BM> appointments, etc. Exactly... and now I have the new glasses, and am putting off letting them know that I think they need a bit more adjustment, since I'm sure that will require another appointment... used to be able to just walk in at my convenience.... 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... :) BM> That could be rather interesting as long as river/canal traffic BM> passing by for entertainment. We can also see ducks/geese swimming on the canal, and activity across the canal.... :) BM> BTW, "look ma, no cavities!" with BM> yesterday's dental appointment. Call from the parking lot, someone BM> comes out to check temperature and quick update from the preliminary BM> call last Thursday. Somewhat escorted in -- doors propped open so BM> don't have to touch (not overly warm outside yet). BM> Only a few things different as far as the actual cleaning procedure: BM> swish with a hydrogen peroxide solution (never did that before). She BM> wore a mask (normal) plus a full face shield (modified - goggles BM> before). A little more scraping of the teeth, no polishing due to BM> release of micro-aerosols. Quite similar to ours, then... :) I only had to swish with the hydrogen peroxide when I went back to have actual dental work done... ttyl neb .... A flashlight is basically a tin can for transporting dead batteries. --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .