Small adventure.

    Small adventure.
     Was a fun day.  Started with a trip to the second Dr.  All good, we've decided to reduce the new poison I'm on.  Told him another story about the previous hospital visit.  The one I never finished here because I got bored and the timeline issues.

     Basically they wanted to do something called an echo cardiogram.  Gave me a form to sign.  Of course I questioned it.  The tech said it was just for the contrast they were using.  It couldn't be used on someone with a congenital heart defect.  I pointed out that I was one such person.  He looked at me and asked if I was going to sign it.  I said of course not.  At which point he called someone else in.  I refused and was wheeled out of the room.  We must be our own advocates and ask questions.

     After the appointment I was to meet my friend for lunch.  He'd texted me that he was not far at a meeting.  He told me of a diner he knew of.Well I had no idea where it was.  I knew what had to be done.

     Without hesitation I pulled out the phone.  Got directions and was on my way.  Now you may remember I just got a wire to connect my phone to my radio so I can listen to my podcasts.   

     For those that were here for the 5K entry, you understand, well I did this without trepidation.  Anyone wondering can go look for those entries. 

     The place was actually not that far from the hospital, a diner south of us.  It is a very congested place  to drive in.  Not one for a mid day drive trying to do a look around.  So I trusted Suri completely.  I know....odd.  I've really come to look at the phone as a tool.  I do text, not much.  And now that I know of the ease of getting to that town, I may explore it a bit in the Spring.

     Just a typical, overcrowded place.  Nothing remotely special.  Only appeals to the intrepid explorer within.  The car drove well and we found the diner.  Parking was tight and I found a spot to back into.  Damn it had been to long since I'd been to a diner.  Sent a text that I found it, received one that said he'd be about 15 min.  

     Place was busy enough that they wouldn't seat me until my friend arrived.  He did, we sat and talked like old friends.  It was good to see him again.  Hopefully we'll do this again.  No I didn't order coffee and fries.  That belonged to a younger version of myself.  With less care and responsibility.  

     We parted, I told Suri to find me the highway.  Lit a cigar and was en route.  I knew that I had to hit the cancer hospital for my sisters prescription.

     Got home.  She was in a full blown nicotine withdrawal fit.  I obliged.  And that's about it.  Let us see what today brings.  

-later

Tmie passes then stops.....

     Other than subsisting on the stew and meatloaf the week passed.  Every other night spent visiting my sister in the hospital.  Nothing to memorable.  Her roommate never left.  Well until Thursday.  And in the good way too.  She went to rehab.

     Of course I got the call at work.  I was hoping to be back.  They were releasing my sister.  Well I was annoyed.  I'd forgotten the cigarettes at the house.  Knew she'd want one, my thinking of course was that it was a 10 minute drive and she could last.

     Upon arrival met my sisters new roommate.  She was ready to go home.  Waited on the wheel chair and downstairs we went.  It wasn't a terrible day weather wise.  Maybe a little windy and cool.  The nurse and her waited in the lobby as I got the car.  Pulled up and we were off.

"Sorry forgot your cigarettes at home, we'll be there shortly."

Annoyed, "We'll go to the bank and get money."

Pleasant as I could be.  "It would be quicker to just go home."

Getting loud and anxious, "All I asked for when I got out.  Please stop and just go to the bank.  I need a smoke!"

"Okay"

     A slew of whinny complaints and protests continued.  Really not worth the space.  Turned off the 3rd main road on the way to the house.  Hit the bank.  Then back through town, not the way she wanted to go.  I explained the traffic situation.  Stopped at 7-11, placated.  Back on the road, essentially had to do a circular route.  The 10 minute ride.  Got home about 35 minutes later.

"What do you mean you're going back to work?"  

"I figured I'd get you settled and then go back.  This way I wouldn't loose any time off."  This seemed to make no sense to her.  Once you left work why would you return.

     Got her home.  Situated.  Some food.  Then had to set up the sleep apnea machine.  Time was grinding down.  Get this and that.  Each time I thought to leave she needed something.  I called it a wash and called my manager.  Went outside for a smoke.

-later