h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I've been very busy ... as usual ... at home and work, and haven't been around much lately. I thought I'd just hop on while I have a few minutes to post an update.

I went to the orthopedic doctor again today, and he said I'll need surgery on my wrist to cure the carpal tunnel syndrome. He said I should have it done when I've got some downtime, since I need about 2 weeks to recover before I jump back into work. That means I'll have to wait until after the war. Yet another reason to hope it ends soon!

We had a nice dump of springtime snow today. I wonder what we did to make Mother Nature so stubborn this year?

Back to work!

We've missed you!!


There's no chance you could get some vacation time?


The thing is, if you were actually sick to the point of not being able to work for two weeks unexpectedly, they'd have to give you the time off - why not for this too?

I'd rather take the two weeks disability instead of wasting all my vacation and/or sick time on it. Since it's technically elective surgery, I figure I'd better wait until things slow down here.

I've missed you guys too. I shudder to think about the backlog I have to slog through!

Oh yeah... I'm sure there are new Thingites who need to be added to the roster too.


Things have been fairly slow on 3n since we hit 43,000 though - and that's normally the worst of it.

I figure once we get TJ's snoring/apnea fixed, I'll be sleeping better, so I won't fall asleep into bed the moment I get home. Then I'll be able to post!

Didn't anyone warn you that all men snore?

Lady Scott

I thought we reached an understanding over the weekend about generalisations

If they fix TJ's snoring Shea, do you think they could do anything for Dewey's miaowing?

Would you have me believe that you are the only male in the history of the universe who doesn't snore - ever??!?


I think we should be asking Mrs. Gosho about *that*...

I don't think Dewey'll be willing to wear a mouthpiece at night to keep him quiet.

I snore very occasionally (usually when I'm sleeping on my back apparently), as does Mrs Gosho

Don't feel too bad, Shea. PC snores too. It wouldn't be all that bad except that he likes to spoon really close and rest his head on mine. Kind of makes my whole head vibrate...

And here we thought that you were just tuning into your own personal radio station Batty!

Don't worry - I also snore... However it doesn't seem to bother the cats in the slightest!

Well at least we know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel Shea. I'm sure they'll make the war go quicker now that they know they're holding you up. Gives 'em more motivation!

Don't know if I snor, I know I talk in my sleep,

I Hate Surgery time off work, it's just not fair. people should be allowed to get these things sorted.

-- DoctorMO --

Long time no shee Shee.



You can't really describe it as elective surgery. It's not quite in the same class as a face lift, a nose job or a tummy tuck is it?
You're in pain, it's probably interfering with your ability to do your job and the longer you leave it the worse it will get.
They could call any surgery for chronic conditions elective, because you're always given the choice, but that doesn't mean it isn't necessary.
Unless it's actually going to harm your career go ahead and book the surgery and get your to sign you off on the sick for as long as it takes to recover.
You'll feel so much better afterwards.

Good luck.

>> I'd rather take the two weeks disability instead of wasting all my vacation and/or sick time on it.<<

What's the difference between sick leave and disability? Is sick leave what we call "self certificated" and disability when the gives you a certificate?

I belive disability is very reduced pay, although I didn't know that you have time limits on how much you could be sick within a year, heh thats thoughtfull.

-- DoctorMO --

Andy doesn't snore

I hope you get your wrist sorted Shea- do you wear a wrist bandage at the moment to help it then?

*hugs*

I'd come in work with a sling, if they started being awkward

-- DoctorMO --

I snore horibly, although I dident before I got my nose broken for the 3rd time (theres been four) although elly sayes its cute...wimmen are weird

cute? thats weird, nature demands favourability to those who don't get injured , no ok, at least those who heal quikly...

-- DoctorMO --