Sometimes you have to leave the rural haven of bucolic old Texas and venture forth into the metrosprawl, the DFW connurb. And that's what I did, climbed into the rig and headed for Dallas. Why? To sort out a hernia issue with the medicos.
First step, pull into Ma LSP's place, which was fun, as always. Well done, parental LSPs for buying into the 'sprawl where you did, when you did. Result.
The next day was all about an "initial consultation." The surgeon, a very pleasant chap, asked me, "So, mission priest, what's your day job?" I looked the medical sacerdos straight in the eye and said, "That's it, and I edit a magazine, no money you see." He sized this up, "Right, self-pay." Exactly.
The next day I drove down Central Distressway to Northstar Diagnostic for a CT scan. Northstar's in a medical complex/hospital which looks like a boutique hotel, though far more pricey and much less fun. That done?
Drive to the beautifully named Lovers Lane for bloodwork. You see, all this must be accomplished before scalpel meets femoral hernia. Thanks, horse. But whatever, you do what you gotta do, and it was neat to motor tour around Dallas.
In other news, the eldest returns from Eastern Europe tomorrow, mission accomplished, and I'll get him at the airport. Surprised by that, you'd think they'd fly the troops back to Ft. Hood directly.
Cheers,
LSP
12 comments:
Baby formula recovery for the eldest?
Rays looks like a good sort of place.
Thanks for the tour, Parson. You all be safe and have a blessed weekend.
Glad he is coming home.
That female Arab did a job on you when she tossed you aside. Have you learned your lesson? Maybe. American nags will drive you just as crazy. I hate being nagged...
I'm happy that you're getting this taken care of. (LSP and I spoke on the phone about this so I'm not just hopping on his blog throwing out flippant comments without knowing the back story)
You are, indeed, a rare creature among men who wait until a problem becomes an emergency before addressing it. Kudos! (and God bless)
Rev., Brother Rusty Wier has a word for you about Dallas, and the rest of you would also do well to pay attention.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As3V9kxK0Wk
Linda, Ray's is an institution and not a bad one either, a bit pricey though.
God bless.
Me too, WSF, 100%.
It's a hard lesson, LL, and some never learn it. Well, let's see what the surgeon says.
Fun talking, astounded by the price of fast food in the workers' paradise of California. Bought some "cheeseburgers" on the way back from the airport. Absurdly expensive. Maybe the fast food paradigm's coming to an end, along with being able to, ahem, drive a car.
Adrienne, I know. Guilty as charged!
Oh my, Wild, what an excellent song. Might have to post that.
Well, we both face an op then. Here's to them going well. I bet you get yours before I get mine. NHS... But, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!
Juliette, yes, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!
Prayers for your op, I'll keep you posted at this end.
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