Annual Hadj, Update Again
Apr. 10th, 2005 05:44 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Back in Baja Georgia... actually, I'm far enough south that the distinctions between Georgia and Florida are quite clear. Will stay overnight in Mother Mary's house with Ruthann (Joy!). This is a good thing for many reasons. One of them is that with the touch of Crud still bothering me, I can't get my right ear to equalize and it's throwing my equilibrium off. Sitting isn't bad, but walking becomes... interesting. No, really, officer, I've not had any alcohol to drink today.
The first burst of pressure equilization truly was a burst; I could hear the air screaching through my eustcian tube. It was loud enough to hurt. This is probably TMI for y'all, but it's really unusual for me. I do not normally have this problem. Still, it is good to be this much closer to home. We'll drive up to the ranch tomorrow. Not sure if Ruthie will stay overnight, but she might. We're probably due for another feed run for the livestock by now.
From the professional point of view, it was a great Congress. We accomplished an incredible amout of work, passing no less than nine position statements which put us on record as recommending certain things be the standard of care. Some of these will be used to effect legislation regarding the particular standards. Things like mandatory overtime (which can drive someone into enough sleep deprivation that judgement becomes impared), staffing ratios, and prevention of fires in operating rooms.
From a personal point of view, successful trip but not as successful as I'd hoped. Not bad considering events of the week before the trip. And I know the location of two camera/photography supply stores in N'Orleans now. Always good to know.
Right now, a hot tub is calling my name. Even through my un-equalized ear, I can hear it. I bet you can too.
The first burst of pressure equilization truly was a burst; I could hear the air screaching through my eustcian tube. It was loud enough to hurt. This is probably TMI for y'all, but it's really unusual for me. I do not normally have this problem. Still, it is good to be this much closer to home. We'll drive up to the ranch tomorrow. Not sure if Ruthie will stay overnight, but she might. We're probably due for another feed run for the livestock by now.
From the professional point of view, it was a great Congress. We accomplished an incredible amout of work, passing no less than nine position statements which put us on record as recommending certain things be the standard of care. Some of these will be used to effect legislation regarding the particular standards. Things like mandatory overtime (which can drive someone into enough sleep deprivation that judgement becomes impared), staffing ratios, and prevention of fires in operating rooms.
From a personal point of view, successful trip but not as successful as I'd hoped. Not bad considering events of the week before the trip. And I know the location of two camera/photography supply stores in N'Orleans now. Always good to know.
Right now, a hot tub is calling my name. Even through my un-equalized ear, I can hear it. I bet you can too.
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Date: 2005-04-10 08:04 pm (UTC)Glad the congress was productive. American health care policy needs all the help in can get.
I know that whistling tube thing--distressing. Feel better soon.
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Date: 2005-04-11 08:05 am (UTC)Hot tub would have been interesting; wasn't a hot tub as in like a jacuzzi or a hot tub by a pool, was a tub in the bathroom with as hot of water as I got out of the hot water heater. Though I've shared those, too.
Ear is better this morning. Sometime through the night the pressure equalized, and fairly calmly too since I don't recall it happening. It's bouncing this morning, but equalizing. Gah. This is so not normal for me. I've never had this problem, and at one time wanted to be a pilot and was really pleased with my ability to equalize my ears easily. *sigh*
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Date: 2005-04-11 06:17 pm (UTC)Most bathtubs are too darn small to share.
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Date: 2005-04-11 06:34 pm (UTC)That bathtub is certainly too small to share. THe one I have here is bigger... but no water. *sigh*
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Date: 2005-04-11 07:22 pm (UTC)Ah, well. Feel better. I hope you have something bottled in the house that's drinkable.
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Date: 2005-04-12 06:40 am (UTC)