That reminds me, there was a guy here who wrote to a newspaper, asking how to go about changing his name. He was French, and always got snickers from the English when he stated his name. His name? A.P. Savasse!
I find the “cremig gefüllte Getreidekissen” far more disturbing than “creamy bits.”
Especially being familiar with US snacks like goobers.
@BarneyGrubble that sounds like a made-up story.
I dunno’ . . . I was going to recount the time a few of us were reviewing resumes and one candidate’s name was Ailing Wang. True story (and I have witnesses).
Oh, I believe that. The other one took such mental gymnastics I srsly doubt it 
May well have been, but not by me. I saw it in print.
I’m saying either the letter writer made it up or the newspaper.
So, I’ve been sitting here in the Mount Auburn ER for a couple hours now. I was referred from my local urgent care, who thinks I might have a partial esophageal obstruction. That was after it took Urgent care an hour and a half to see me (they are understaffed). Stupid, dry chicken finger from lunch 
In case you are wondering how my evening is going. Hope yours is going better!
I suspect a diagnosis of GERD will be forthcoming, but, we’ll see. I thought I had the acid reflux under control
Mississippi pot roast will be tomorrow. Maybe.
Oh no!! I’m sorry you’re going through that. Fingers crossed they see you quickly.
It sounds like you’re having a very long and unpleasant evening. Hope you get seen by a doc soon and it’s nothing too bad.
Sending positive thoughts your way 
Thanks! I’m hoping for the best. Seems like it has been a long night for everyone here so far! 
Thanks! Trying to keep positive. There are definitely folks here who are worse off than me. I hope everyone gets seen soon!
He looks happier than he ever looked in pictures of him with JLo!! LOL.
Oh, no. That’s awful. Hope you get to go home soon!
My PIC is very happy about their divorce. He can’t wait to meet her 
Thanks! From what I am hearing, it’s about a four hour wait. In theory that is about 1 more hour from when I got here.
Ha ha, a friend saw her, says she’s beautiful in person, at least physically! Goals for your PIC! 
Of course you’re a much better singer!!
Good lord. Ain’t that fun?
When I busted my shoulder (torn ligament) I spent a good 3-5 hours at the hospital. Seems average for that shit. Fingers crossed for quick release AND relief 
Wishing you good luck and speedy recovery. Understaffed hospitals seem to be the norm these days.
