While these families were enjoying another beautiful day here on North Beach, immediately next to Westport, I unfortunately was on weekend call. I actually had been looking forward to finding out what call was like, but having to work when the weather is absolutely perfect is always hard.
And though I was thoroughly beaten up last time I attempted to learn to surf, I am always tempted again when I see other people attempting.
The call was pretty interesting and quite varied. We take care of a small number of hospital inpatients who at this point are all quite old and often need somewhat extended stays in the hospital due to their age and frailty. In the US we would likely need to discharge them to some long term care but those resources here are pretty maxed out. I treated a couple kids with fractures. I was called in at 4 AM to sew up a badly beaten teen who was bitten in the face. I think he might have taken on Tyson but it was his lip rather than his ear. Sunday was relatively quiet after that with only a few patients seen in the emergency room I never really got to wear my cape, or helmet or turn on my flashing green light!
Sort of reminds you of Erik Estrada in CHIPS doesn't it?
Monday, after I returned the call car I had the Morning Off. Happily I bought a bike and that Evening Carolyn and I took a ride on near-by Utopia Road, which is quite pastoral and a beautiful little road to ride on.
I know this one reminds you of Erik Estrada in CHIPS
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