It’s been over a week since my last post. That must mean I’ve been working. Unfortunately, there’s been little knitting in that time frame.
I liked all the comments on the Rogue wannabee brown yarn. I sense that you people know me well, as you collectively seem to have little faith that I will hold out and not cast on before I’ve finished the other two sweaters currently on the needles. Just for the record, here it is:
Still in its pristine, unknit state. The negotiating process has already begun in my head, though, so who knows how long it will stay that way.
One reason I wasn’t more tempted is that I’ve gotten virtually no knitting done since my last post. It was one of those weeks at work. I don’t talk about work much, but there were a couple of good moments. (Actually more than a couple, but these are the ones I recall.)
I got consulted to take over the care of a patient in the ICU that had been there for a few days, under the care of the critical care specialist. In the process of reviewing the chart, I picked up a diagnosis that had been missed, one that could have had dire consequences if not caught. Sometimes those of us who are more “generalists” occasionally get looked down on as somehow inferior to the fancy specialists, so it always amuses me when I catch something important that they missed. I’ve gotten to that stage in my career (I’ve been in practice for 25 years–how the hell did that happen?) when I look at some of the new young whippersnappers just out of training and just shake my head. They’re smarter than I am, I’ll grant them that, but 25 years of experience is something that you can’t replace with book learning and youth.
Then I had two different patients ask me if I had a private practice and would be their “regular” doctor. I don’t, and I can’t, as I only work in the hospital, but it always does my heart good when they ask. I guess I’m easily amused. One of them even hugged me when I left Monday.
Enough about work. I’m off to pack. Yes, we’re off again. This time it’s a cruise, my 50th birthday present from my husband. We’re flying off this evening to Europe, spend a few days in Nice on the coast of France, then get on a cruise ship that goes to Spain, Morocco, Madeira, then translatlantic to Florida and home again. I have all my knitting packed, as I’m pretty sure there is no yarn shop** on the ship. That is a serious flaw, but I can overlook it since they have several bars and lounges. They do have a computer room, so hopefully I will be able to update the blog here and there. If not I’ll be back mid November!
**And why aren’t there yarn shops on cruise ships? This seems like an idea that would just take off if implemented. Maybe I’ll bring it up with the Captain.
Yay! It’s always nice to be appreciated. And it’s especially nice to extend your birthday celebration. Can’t wait to see the pics from your travels. Have a most excellent time!
Horray for catching what the bigshots missed! I thought that only happened to nurses, jeeze, not fair. No wonder your patients want you to “take them home with you” 🙂
Bon Voyage! When you go by Florida, shout out! I’ll hear ya…
Really, there should be yarn shops everywhere – all malls, college campuses, places of buisiness, etc. And especially on cruise boats!
Have a wonderful trip!
Have a great trip! And congrats to you for catching the missed problem that the young ones missed. Sometimes it makes me wonder. Have you noticed how many college grads are staying in college to get their masters? I always thought you got your masters after working 10 years or so, so you knew what you were doing. How times are a changin’!
Happy Sails!
Sheri in GA
Celebrate well! It’s wonderful landmark you’ve reached.
Have a great vacation! I love cruising. In May my DH and I cruised to Alaska. I hope to hear lots of interesting stuff upon your return!
Good for you!! That is awesome!Have fun on your cruise. I have not been on one yet, but it is on my list of things to do 🙂
You’re probably on your way out to catch your cruise. I wish you all the best of enjoyment and have a drink for me! I love cruising, and I’ve only done it once! (I’ve learned, I get seasick but I still had a lot of fun).
So I wish you a good trip, even if in retrospect.
What? What? You have not breathed a hint about going off on such an exotic vacation! Wow – have a wonderful time and do blog and make the rest of us feel jealous. And just for the record, I’d have you for my doctor in a hearbeat!
Congrats on the diagnosis!! And, have a great time on the cruise. If you happen to be in Barcelona, there are some great yarn shops. Try Personnes Llanes and Barcelana.
Of COURSE, they want you to be their doctor! I want you to be my doctor, and I only know you from your blog! 😉
Have a great trip!
My boyfriend is in surgery, and he’s always amazed that some of my patients hug me in clinic or on the wards. No body ever hugs a surgeon, apparently. The joy of internal medicine, right?
Have a nice trip. I agree with your idea: have a yarn shop on cruise ships, why not ?
Kisses.
Gisele
Have a wonderful time. Since there isn’t a yarn store on the ship, you should have some fun looking at your ports of call.
The Hospitalist saved my Fathers life. So I always have great things to say about them.
After having 3 trips to the ER this month. Getting admitted once I do not want to experience that side of bed for awhile.
Have a great cruise. You deserve it.
Have a wonderful time…stay safe and bring home lots of pictures!
Peace,
Jan
Those of us in the medical field need that kind of boost….seems what we do is so often taken for granted (until we miss something, that is).
Have a wonderful birthday cruise, girl! I’m so jealous!
Happy cruising, Lorette! We have had to put all our cruising on hold while our girls are finishing college and can’t wait to get back to it again. Maybe we should open up yarn stores on the ships….seems feasible to me! Which line are you going on? Take lots of pictures for us land-lubbers!
Good things! Have a great trip…and welcome to 50!
Have a great trip!
Have a great vacation! Can’t wait to hear/see all about it!
I knew somebody years ago who managed to go on cruises free in exchange for giving dancing lessons. Why couldn’t some really accomplished knitter parlay those skills into a cruise in exchange for knitting lessons? There could be pre-made kits so there wouldn’t actually have to be a full yarn store — sounds like fun, yes?
Lorette – we’re expecting pictures when you return.
Hope y’all have a WONDERFUL trip!! can’t wait to see pictures!!
I just downloaded the new Amos Lee CD… thought you might like it… let me know if you would like a copy!
abbey lindsey
We had a terrific experience with the hospitalist working with my husband a few years ago, and would have happily made him our regular physician. I thnk it is a great program. Have a great trip.