I haven’t been motivated to do much this week, because I’m still struggling with the same health issue as last week; in fact, I was at the hospital again on Friday, I’m exhausted, and I still haven’t seen the object of my disaffection. The only bright spot in the whole ordeal happened after I had seen the doctor. I was getting dressed and overheard this conversation with another patient. Apparently, half the population is having kidney issues as well, judging by this, and the two other women in the waiting room who were also there with suspected kidney stones:
Doctor: So what brings you in today?
Patient: A few days ago, I peed in a snowbank and the pee looked really dark.
Doctor: And…
Patient: I got worried so yesterday I peed in the snowbank again. This time it was red.
Doctor (completed unfazed): What shade of red? Dark red, bright red…?
Patient: Pretty dark. At least it looked pretty dark against the white snow.
Doctor: OK, I think we’ll need a sample.
I just hope the guy wasn’t freaked out by having to go in a cup instead of on his favourite snowbank.
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You know that your selected picture of the flasher and the use of the word ‘clock’ made me mis-read the headline, don’t you? Of course you do, you mucky minded madam 🤣
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Was that intentional? Oh my…I’m awful:-)
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Ha, you know, I haven’t had a sheltered life by any means, but I still have this weird, persistent naivety…it was about ten minutes later, and I was reading another blog, and then I was like “Ohhhhhh, I get it!” *head bap* Ha!
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Oh bless! 🤣
I have the ability to miss some meanings too, but when it comes to mucky double entendres I’m totally on it! 😁
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Apparently that clock was supposed to be evidence for some very important criminal trial. Now you’ll have the police, a criminal gang, and probably a bounty hunter or two all on your trail to get that clock back!
My Dad always thought cold weather brought on kidney stones… and my major ones (that have required surgery) have all hit in the wintertime. I’d imagine peeing on a snowbank wouldn’t help matters if that were true…
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That makes sense because when I opened the clock up, I found 3 kilos of uncut cocaine in it!
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I have a funny suspicion the clock guy recognized you and wants to be featured in your next story collection. Although the whole “we can’t be seen talking” act sounds more like something out of a spy story than something supernatural, but maybe it’s part of the curse. Or he’s just an eccentric character who didn’t just want to get rid of a clock but wanted to give a stranger an interesting story to go along with it.
I like to think the former is more likely but if the latter is true Ken might want you to change jobs because who knows how many more clocks that guy has?
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It’s like I went from one secret agency to another! And yes, Ken has put a moratorium on clocks!
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See….yo have adventures every single fucking day! That’s so awesome, well the clock watcher/secret agent selling dude I mean. Not the fact that your still having those “stone” issues, I’m sorry about that it still hasn’t come to pass…yet. The clock is absolutely precious, it looks like it was meant to be in your home. Tell Ken I said so, lol. 😎
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Ken was skeptical at first but once I put it in place, even he had to admit that it added a certain something to the alcove. And this stone issue is killing me–I’m frustrated that it’s still in me and terrified about how it’s going to get out!
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Im sorry, it’s frustrating I’m sure. If having a UTI is painful I can only imagine having a kidney stone that’s dead set on staying where it’s at is like.
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That was so bizarre first of all didn’t that guy have a toilet, why on Earth was he doing it in a snow bank 😳 then the guy with the clock which is beautiful by the way. Do you think he could have stolen it and you are now in possession of stolen goods 😳
I’m sorry to hear that you had to go the hospital again, are you drinking enough water not wine. Take care of yourself x
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That was the best part–that he actually told the doctor about the snowbank instead of just lying and saying he peed in the toilet. And I was drinking lots of water but it wasn’t helping so I’m back to the wine;-)
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I love your clock. It’s perfect in its spot. I also hope you feel better soon.
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Thanks—I’m hoping for a stone free Christmas at this point!
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My fingers are crossed for you! Sending healing vibes your way!
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Thank you ❤️
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😂
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Because the only place to hide a stolen clock acquired illicitly is to post it on a blog. 😉
Hope you feel better quickly, missy! ❤
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He’ll never find me—I was a secret agent for years😉
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Looks like some sort of manually updated calendar too — is there a set of inserts behind that November one?
Soon you’ll be collecting Antikythera replicas, planning your future around solar eclipses. Provided, you know, you can survive past Xmas. I hear kidney stones make interesting earrings.
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No, it’s a painting on the glass, really nicely done. Most people f the works are out so I can use the case for all my kidney jewelry!
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Lol! What a way to acquire a clock! Hahaha! Top secret! xoxo
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It was so sketchy but worth it!
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If I ever need to pass on the family heirloom clock, I know who to ask! And it won’t even have to be covert! Ha!
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If it’s a family heirloom, you might have to keep it hush hush in case a long lost cousin has designs on it!
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Ha, yeah…actually, we did find a “long-lost cousin” in New Mexico, of all places. Family members needed to get their older Mercedes repaired…and they found someone who worked on them. As they were pulling in, they saw one of the family names on the mailbox…turns out they discovered a cousin!
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Wow, that’s an amazing coincidence!
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The clock is a great find, really nice
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Yes, I’m kind of in love with it😁
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Wow! That was intense! I need to hear more about the secret clock man. Also, could heavy lifting help dislodge stone-like objects? I hope so–but I wouldn’t want it to be painful. Sending positive thoughts and hugs:)
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We went to a concert last night, reluctantly, but it was a band I’d been dying to see and I’d bought the tickets months ago. Was hoping the wine and frenetic dancing would have shaken something loose but no such luck.
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Oh wow–kidney stones! Ugh. I had one years ago and I swear it feels just like childbirth all over again. It really does. I hope you’re able to weather the storm. On another note–HOW MANY MEN PEE IN SNOWBANKS? What the heck was he thinking? Is this a regular thing?
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He made it SOUND like a regular thing, which was the most hilarious part. And I can’t wait to give birth to my stone baby😣
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You just cant make this stuff up. Proof that life is stranger than fiction.
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May your stone pass as quickly or quicker as the time on your new old clock. Also, all old clocks need all the love they can get! Very cool timepiece! Mona
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The click doesn’t keep time, so I hope so!
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The clock it charming, but the table it is sitting on is beautiful. Hope the stone passes soon. They are so painful. I had an experience with them, but they passed quickly. Your clock purchase story left me wondering whether this Dude’s acquisition was questionable. Hey a clock! Another clock! Why not?
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The table is a mid 1800s mahogany game table—it flips out and swivels. I love it too❤️
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It’s a beauty. 1800 They knew how to make furniture then. 😁
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Was this the guy that sold you that clock? He’s a known offender…
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🤣🤣🤣
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I love it that you know exactly what you enjoy, Suzanne. I’m a waffler. Maybe I need an old clock. And that was a “steal.”
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Daylight robbery, indeed!
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I think you love the clock more lol
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ticking clock… a metaphor… wishing you speedy recovery, dear
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A new clock is always a good idea.
Now, do you drink enough water? If not, why not. Make sure yo do urine labs as well. And keep us posted.
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