Cloudy's Cafe 02/07/02 - Page 14

Galadria · 02-09-2002, 05:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Sir ReGiN:

LOL!
Those bushes can be really nasty
So how are things, Gal?
Busy at work?
Share, share [img]smile.gif[/img]

We're really busy at work, ReGin. Attalus and I saw 42 patients this morning, and we were only open until noon (well, 12:30) Everybody but us has the influenza or some other upper respiratory ailment, and the nurses were giving injections like crazy. I saw one poor little tyke with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, and was sponging her down in the sink, she was screaming and crying, and THEN, we had to give her a shot. We have been doing yard work to unwind. As I said earlier,it's a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, and quite warm.

Cloudy, how's everything in the Northeast?

Sir ReGiN · 02-09-2002, 05:41 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Galadria:

We're really busy at work, ReGin. Attalus and I saw 42 patients this morning, and we were only open until noon (well, 12:30) Everybody but us has the influenza or some other upper respiratory ailment, and the nurses were giving injections like crazy. I saw one poor little tyke with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, and was sponging her down in the sink, she was screaming and crying, and THEN, we had to give her a shot. We have been doing yard work to unwind. As I said earlier,it's a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, and quite warm.

Well, good thing you'renot sick

But I could never be a doctor..I don't perfrom well under pressure

I have a friend who is a doctor, and she works 8-18 everyday (except weekends, of course

) because she can't leave any patients..
Normally, she should leave at 17 butshe always stays longer to check on everyone..
Still, she thinks she'll soon be like the much older male doctors who doesn't even look at the patients anymore..
She says you can't be a doctor in Sweden and care!
Too bad really, but it's true..

Galadria · 02-09-2002, 05:59 PM

Oh, that's the benefit of not working in a hospital any more, like us. We're a rural health clinic, so we set out own hours. Attalus says that he was on call for 20 years, and by golly he's going to be his own man and have time to do what he wants to do. We don't even carry beepers. All our after hours emergencies are handled by the hospital, nearby. Much better family life. We listen to the complaints of our over-worked colleagues and just smile.

Sir ReGiN · 02-09-2002, 06:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Galadria:
Oh, that's the benefit of not working in a hospital any more, like us. We're a rural health clinic, so we set out own hours. Attalus says that he was on call for 20 years, and by golly he's going to be his own man and have time to do what he wants to do. We don't even carry beepers. All our after hours emergencies are handled by the hospital, nearby. Much better family life. We listen to the complaints of our over-worked colleagues and just smile.

That sounds really nice, Gal..
But I imagine it must be hard to just close for the day, and tell all the patients to go the hospital?
Or am I completely out of track here [img]smile.gif[/img]

SSJ4Sephiroth · 02-09-2002, 06:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Lioness:

Here you are, Galadria.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

My dad tends to do battle with manmade items...his computer for example.

ah, sounds like me and your dad might get along... just ask my old E-machine. you'll find it in the Sallisaw Scrapyard.

Lioness · 02-09-2002, 06:41 PM

Everyone, if you haven't already, please go read Harkoliar's "What goes around..." thread. [img]smile.gif[/img] It's very uplifting.

Galadria · 02-09-2002, 07:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Sir ReGiN:

That sounds really nice, Gal..
But I imagine it must be hard to just close for the day, and tell all the patients to go the hospital?
Or am I completely out of track here [img]smile.gif[/img]

Well, for one thing, we live in a small town, and everybody knows where we live. But, we've pretty well "trained" them to our hours, and we are the ONLY doctor's office open on the weekend in our county (about 100kmx100km). So, they know to call the Emergency Department with after-hours emergencies, just as they would if their doctor was off call. For questions, etc., they call us at home. But, surprisingly, not very often. We don't really care for terribly ill patients, they all have doctors in Terrell, Tyler, or Dallas. We are just for the little daily emergencies, like colds, etc., and for treatment of chronic ailments (diabetes, hypertension)

Galadria · 02-09-2002, 08:34 PM

BWAHAHAHA! Well, Attalus has just brought me a perfect Beefeater Martini, which I now sip, I am going to say good night to you all. Pleasant dreams! (hugs to all)

02-09-2002, 11:30 PM

Good eve to you all, my friends

*pulls up a chair and settles himself in a nice quiet corner of the cafe, feeling distinctly lonely and rahter neglected as he sips his drink carefully - alone and despondant*

[ 02-09-2002: Message edited by: Arledrian ]

Scholarcs · 02-09-2002, 11:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Arledrian:
*pulls up a chair and settles himself in a nice quiet corner of the cafe, his eyes roaming over to the door every now and then, as he eagerly awaits his new and special friend*

Uh, I assume you dont mean me..

But hi all anyway!

Back to school tomorrow *sigh* lots of work..

02-09-2002, 05:33 PM	#131
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,830	quote: Originally posted by Sir ReGiN: LOL! Those bushes can be really nasty So how are things, Gal? Busy at work? Share, share [img]smile.gif[/img] We're really busy at work, ReGin. Attalus and I saw 42 patients this morning, and we were only open until noon (well, 12:30) Everybody but us has the influenza or some other upper respiratory ailment, and the nurses were giving injections like crazy. I saw one poor little tyke with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, and was sponging her down in the sink, she was screaming and crying, and THEN, we had to give her a shot. We have been doing yard work to unwind. As I said earlier,it's a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, and quite warm. Cloudy, how's everything in the Northeast? __________________ Lady Galadria,Goddess\' Equal of the O.R.T.; [img]\"http://havak.db-forge.com/portraits/bitmaps/wlf180L.bmp\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"Romance at short notice was her specialty.\" - Saki <br />Founder of the IW Branch of the Anti-Anomen Society

02-09-2002, 05:41 PM	#132
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 42 Posts: 2,563	quote: Originally posted by Galadria: We're really busy at work, ReGin. Attalus and I saw 42 patients this morning, and we were only open until noon (well, 12:30) Everybody but us has the influenza or some other upper respiratory ailment, and the nurses were giving injections like crazy. I saw one poor little tyke with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, and was sponging her down in the sink, she was screaming and crying, and THEN, we had to give her a shot. We have been doing yard work to unwind. As I said earlier,it's a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, and quite warm. Well, good thing you'renot sick But I could never be a doctor..I don't perfrom well under pressure I have a friend who is a doctor, and she works 8-18 everyday (except weekends, of course ) because she can't leave any patients.. Normally, she should leave at 17 butshe always stays longer to check on everyone.. Still, she thinks she'll soon be like the much older male doctors who doesn't even look at the patients anymore.. She says you can't be a doctor in Sweden and care! Too bad really, but it's true.. __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

02-09-2002, 05:59 PM	#133
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,830	Oh, that's the benefit of not working in a hospital any more, like us. We're a rural health clinic, so we set out own hours. Attalus says that he was on call for 20 years, and by golly he's going to be his own man and have time to do what he wants to do. We don't even carry beepers. All our after hours emergencies are handled by the hospital, nearby. Much better family life. We listen to the complaints of our over-worked colleagues and just smile. __________________ Lady Galadria,Goddess\' Equal of the O.R.T.; [img]\"http://havak.db-forge.com/portraits/bitmaps/wlf180L.bmp\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"Romance at short notice was her specialty.\" - Saki <br />Founder of the IW Branch of the Anti-Anomen Society

02-09-2002, 06:04 PM	#134
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 42 Posts: 2,563	quote: Originally posted by Galadria: Oh, that's the benefit of not working in a hospital any more, like us. We're a rural health clinic, so we set out own hours. Attalus says that he was on call for 20 years, and by golly he's going to be his own man and have time to do what he wants to do. We don't even carry beepers. All our after hours emergencies are handled by the hospital, nearby. Much better family life. We listen to the complaints of our over-worked colleagues and just smile. That sounds really nice, Gal.. But I imagine it must be hard to just close for the day, and tell all the patients to go the hospital? Or am I completely out of track here [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

02-09-2002, 06:09 PM	#135
SSJ4Sephiroth Beholder Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: The Outside Looking In Age: 37 Posts: 4,361	quote: Originally posted by Lioness: Here you are, Galadria.. [img]smile.gif[/img] My dad tends to do battle with manmade items...his computer for example. ah, sounds like me and your dad might get along... just ask my old E-machine. you'll find it in the Sallisaw Scrapyard.

02-09-2002, 06:41 PM	#136
Lioness Jack Burton Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Among the Stars Age: 36 Posts: 5,837	Everyone, if you haven't already, please go read Harkoliar's "What goes around..." thread. [img]smile.gif[/img] It's very uplifting. __________________ [img]\"ubb/noncgi/smiles/lioness1.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /> <br /><br />Premier Waitress/Smacker of Cloudy\'s Cafe<br /><br />\"the only people for me are the mad ones...\"

02-09-2002, 07:13 PM	#137
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,830	quote: Originally posted by Sir ReGiN: That sounds really nice, Gal.. But I imagine it must be hard to just close for the day, and tell all the patients to go the hospital? Or am I completely out of track here [img]smile.gif[/img] Well, for one thing, we live in a small town, and everybody knows where we live. But, we've pretty well "trained" them to our hours, and we are the ONLY doctor's office open on the weekend in our county (about 100kmx100km). So, they know to call the Emergency Department with after-hours emergencies, just as they would if their doctor was off call. For questions, etc., they call us at home. But, surprisingly, not very often. We don't really care for terribly ill patients, they all have doctors in Terrell, Tyler, or Dallas. We are just for the little daily emergencies, like colds, etc., and for treatment of chronic ailments (diabetes, hypertension) __________________ Lady Galadria,Goddess\' Equal of the O.R.T.; [img]\"http://havak.db-forge.com/portraits/bitmaps/wlf180L.bmp\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"Romance at short notice was her specialty.\" - Saki <br />Founder of the IW Branch of the Anti-Anomen Society

02-09-2002, 08:34 PM	#138
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,830	BWAHAHAHA! Well, Attalus has just brought me a perfect Beefeater Martini, which I now sip, I am going to say good night to you all. Pleasant dreams! (hugs to all) __________________ Lady Galadria,Goddess\' Equal of the O.R.T.; [img]\"http://havak.db-forge.com/portraits/bitmaps/wlf180L.bmp\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"Romance at short notice was her specialty.\" - Saki <br />Founder of the IW Branch of the Anti-Anomen Society

02-09-2002, 11:30 PM	#139
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	Good eve to you all, my friends pulls up a chair and settles himself in a nice quiet corner of the cafe, feeling distinctly lonely and rahter neglected as he sips his drink carefully - alone and despondant [ 02-09-2002: Message edited by: Arledrian ]

02-09-2002, 11:34 PM	#140
Scholarcs Red Dragon Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 38 Posts: 1,557	quote: Originally posted by Arledrian: *pulls up a chair and settles himself in a nice quiet corner of the cafe, his eyes roaming over to the door every now and then, as he eagerly awaits his new and special friend* Uh, I assume you dont mean me.. But hi all anyway! Back to school tomorrow sigh lots of work.. __________________ <br />\"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five\" - Groucho Marx<br />Member of the ORT Clan. <br />\"Some birds are not meant to be caged because their feathers are too bright\"<br />Ma bouche sera la bouche des malheurs qui n\'ont point de bouche, ma voix, la liberté de celles qui s\'affaissent au cachot du désespoir. - Aimé Césaire<br />La plus perdue de toutes les journées est celle où l\'on n\'a pas ri. - Sébastien Roch Nicolas

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