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[the_rck]

I have holds on three books on CD that I think Scott will like (two I’m sure of, the other not quite so much). All three of them are things the library plans to get but doesn’t currently own. The records don’t even have the little '[x] copies ordered for the library' notes yet, and two of the holds have been in place for months. I’m sure they’re getting the new Rick Riordan book on CD, and I don’t see why they’d have a record for Smek for President on CD if they weren’t getting it, but… There’s nothing to say they’ve actually ordered the books yet. The third book, All Creatures Great and Small, is one that they owned that has vanished from the collection. My hold is one of two, so I think they’ll replace the book, but who knows how long that will take? I may actually have to prompt them on it.

I have just enough burns left that I need to buy more packets of Domeboro. I was hoping I wouldn’t need to because I’m sure I won’t go through an entire box. But using it does help the pain and itching, at least temporarily, so I don’t want to stop yet. Sitting for half an hour with a dripping washcloth pressed against my breast isn’t fun, but it helps. Nothing else does.

I wish we could find roasted almonds without salt. I prefer them without salt or with very, very little, and two of the three bags we’ve gotten recently (all the same brand) have been salty enough that I felt the need to rinse them before eating them. Do people really enjoy that much salt?

Scott’s still uncomfortable because the stone hasn’t yet passed. He’s not sure what he’s supposed to do or how long he’s supposed to wait before he tries to see his own doctor. The ER folks didn’t say anything about that. He says that mostly, as long as he’s taking the ibuprofen and doesn’t move wrong, it’s not hugely painful but that he can tell that something is there pretty much all the time.

I ended up waking fairly early this morning, well before Scott’s alarm, and then not getting back to sleep. My breast was hurting, and I was too warm. I think I could have dealt with one of those things but not both.

I’ve just realized that I have an interlibrary loan book that’s due on Sunday that I haven’t even started yet. Well, I read the preface and got mad at the editor. I just haven’t read any of the actual book itself, and I want to at least try it. I’m just not sure that I’ll have the focus to devote the necessary time for that. I’ve only listened to one of my library CDs this week, and I’ve watched half of one library DVD. I’ve got a lot to get through in the next three days.

We’re not sure how this weekend is going to work out. We went to bake cookies and make more fudge. We need to decorate the tree and want to do it at a time when Cordelia’s friend can be there. Scott has to work Saturday (but only eight hours). Scott and Cordelia want to see the new Star Wars movie. Scott also needs to do the grocery shopping (which I’m really, really not sure about if he’s still got the damned stone). I’m not at all sure when all of that can fit in.

Most years, on New Year’s Eve, we do a turkey dinner and invite a few friends over. That’s not happening this year. I might be up to the cooking, but it’s very short notice to invite anyone, and, well, it’s been a hell of a year. Cordelia still wants to have her friend over for the afternoon/evening, and I’m okay with that. We’ll probably end up with carry out Chinese food or something similar.

Comments

[kyrielle]

I'd advise Scott to just call his doctor's office and explain the situation and ask when they think he should be seen again.

Trader Joe's has dry-roasted unsalted almonds, and Amazon carries them if that's easier: http://smile.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Roasted-Unsalted-Almonds/dp/B0071J5RCY/

[the_rck]

Timing is always a problem for Scott with calling his doctor. He can only make phone calls on lunch or on his break, and he can't receive return calls at all unless they happen to come during those windows. This week, he hasn't been getting real breaks because he's been pulling carts. Pulling carts is flexible enough that he can get to the toilet often but overwhelming enough that whoever's doing it doesn't get breaks (in spite of the legal requirement) and often doesn't get lunch.

Scott's also got the problem that he's apparently never actually met his primary care doctor. We go to a big clinic, and Scott hasn't had enough flexibility to schedule appointments with his official doctor. It's always been whoever is available right when he can come in. That means he doesn't actually have a person who knows anything about him who he can call.

I'm not pleased with the pcp situation. I don't know how to fix it, however. He and I used to have the same primary care doctor, but when she retired, we got shifted to whoever at the clinic had space. I got a good doctor. Scott, who knows? It's not like he's met the guy.

[escritoireazul]

I wish we could find roasted almonds without salt. I prefer them without salt or with very, very little, and two of the three bags we’ve gotten recently (all the same brand) have been salty enough that I felt the need to rinse them before eating them. Do people really enjoy that much salt?

Unfortunately, yes. I hate the taste of salt more than any other flavor, and it is everywhere. Let me tell you how thrilled I was when sea salt became such a big addition to sweet things. So thrilled. Yes. I have a few favorite places that will, for example, not salt their soft pretzels when I order them, and I appreciate that so much.

I hope you and Scott both continue to heal quickly.

[evalerie.livejournal.com]

I think that's worth a call to Scott's doctor's office right away.