I'm not on the ship. I'm in the ship. I am the ship.

River ,'Objects In Space'


Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Dana - May 08, 2017 8:48:38 am PDT #11031 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Jesus, the process of having to deal with a doctor's office when you're sick is such a cruel joke.

I don't have another shot scheduled. If it had helped, that would be one thing, but I've actually gotten worse. So it seems like looking at surgery is a good idea. Which I would confirm, if I could actually get through to a nurse.


Laura - May 08, 2017 9:18:18 am PDT #11032 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

Jesus, the process of having to deal with a doctor's office when you're sick is such a cruel joke.

It is obvious that the way the system is constructed, when you are really ill and don't have an advocate with energy and patience, you die. Period. That is the way our "let's make the insurance companies and doctors rich" system works. Patient health care is not at the top of anyone's list that has any power or control.

I'm sorry, Dana. When you are in pain is when you least want to deal with bullshit.


EpicTangent - May 08, 2017 9:28:36 am PDT #11033 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

I have only done one 5k and I had Kelly and her bf with me. And while they did great encouraging me and all that, I wondered how I would have fared had I just been able to plug into Hamilton and GO. I need to find another 5k.

This is the only 5K I've walked without Tim...and the only one where I finished in under an hour. Hmmm.

Yeah, I've been hesitant to do a 5k on my own, but I am absolutely convinced that my main 5k friend (who is trying) and her poky BF (who is trying my patience) are a large part of why I haven't broken an hour yet.

Sorry about the pain, Dana. Best of luck dealing with it and dealing with the medical bureaucracy.


sumi - May 08, 2017 9:45:21 am PDT #11034 of 30002
Art Crawl!!!

Glad to hear Ouise's good news.


Steph L. - May 08, 2017 9:52:23 am PDT #11035 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

This is the only 5K I've walked without Tim...and the only one where I finished in under an hour. Hmmm.

Yeah, I've been hesitant to do a 5k on my own, but I am absolutely convinced that my main 5k friend (who is trying) and her poky BF (who is trying my patience) are a large part of why I haven't broken an hour yet.

I should be totally fair, here: last year when Tim walked the 5K with me, we finished in 1 hour and 2 minutes. So we were close.


Connie Neil - May 08, 2017 9:53:07 am PDT #11036 of 30002
brillig

Dealing with a serious disease becomes your full-time job. It ought to be worthy of going on your tax form.


Connie Neil - May 08, 2017 9:57:38 am PDT #11037 of 30002
brillig

As I logged out for lunch, I found myself thinking "No, you can't go visit your car." Car likes carrots.


EpicTangent - May 08, 2017 10:09:24 am PDT #11038 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

I should be totally fair, here: last year when Tim walked the 5K with me, we finished in 1 hour and 2 minutes. So we were close.

Yeah, friend and I have done 1 hr, 3 min. But since BF started coming along, we've gotten slower rather than faster. So it's just an interesting idea, whether I'd break an hour on my own. For now, I enjoy her company, so I tolerate his. Maybe I'll ask her to try to light a fire under him for the next one we all do together. (FYI, just realized I might be coming off jerky - not like he's slow due to health or whatever, I'd be okay holding back for someone who's struggling. He stops to take pictures. Or to stand there listening to the music being played along the route, that kinda thing).


EpicTangent - May 08, 2017 10:10:50 am PDT #11039 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

Enjoy, Connie! You've earned your shiny new toy (that likes carrots!)


Dana - May 08, 2017 10:15:01 am PDT #11040 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

This episode of Say Yes to the Dress with the polygamous threesome is really weird. The whole vibe they're going for is...weird.