September 24, 2002
Technical Difficulties
This site has been unusually silent lately, and for that I apologize. I've acquired several semi-regular readers (Thank you!) and now I feel guilty about abandoning them. But there is a reason, and I think it's a fairly good one.
Over the weekend, I broke a tooth. The nerve is partially exposed, so I'm in a fair amount of pain. It needs to be pulled. Constant headaches/toothaches plus Vicodin mean that I have the IQ of a rabid hamster.
I spent all day yesterday trying to find a dentist who would see me on short notice, and finally found one around 3 pm. I explained the situation, and he asked that I come in at 9 am today. So I did.
He sat me down in the chair, took x-rays, and then he told me that I needed to have the tooth extracted. Well, duh. Then he said that he doesn't do extractions. Not only that, the oral surgeon he referred me to didn't have an opening until November!?
So, I got some pills and went home. Started calling around, trying to find an oral surgeon who worked more than 10 hours a week. Finally found one, got an appointment for Friday, and will be getting this taken care of. Wish me luck.
So, to sum up, I'm sorry I haven't been more entertaining. Hang in there, don't lose hope, I'll be back.
OK, I looked around the house. Found a chisel, a drilling hammer, and half a bottle of vodka. I think I can help you. Respond quickly if you want any of the vodka.
Posted by: Walter in Denver on September 24, 2002 11:03 PMow. ow. ow. ow. ow.
I'll take the vodka, though. You wouldn't believe how much better Vicodin works when mixed with a little booze.
Oh, and forgot the chisel and hammer. Just bring a saw and remove my head. I think I need a new one.
True, it's not like you use the current one all that much anyway. :)
Was your tooth broken on Saturday when we met? Or is this a by-product of the party?
Posted by: andy on September 25, 2002 08:43 AMHey, now. Be nice.
I'm not entirely sure when it happened, but it could have been the party. I don't remember a whole lot from this weekend.
Down two vicodins with two shots of vodka.
Does the trick, every time.
Meantime -- hang in there.
Posted by: Stephen Green on September 25, 2002 03:49 PMOK, saved the vodka for you. Most of it.
Posted by: Walter in Denver on September 25, 2002 11:38 PM