Thursday my chauffeur arrived promptly and got me to the dentist early, and I was seen early. X-Rays using child-size plates, cleaning done by dentist no hygienist in evidence. No work found to do, so no boat payment for dentist, but a happy patient.
He happily talked about skiing in Western Massachusetts as a kid, all the way to double black diamond, the cost of lift tickets now, modern designed skis, all very technical, requiring ohah urfh umph from my side.
Then I got my $270 toothbrush and Handsome Chauffeur Son drove us home after checking what I had available for lunch. Soup, no thanks, shrimp salad, no, chicken sandwiches without greens added in, yes. I explained no baked goods this week, sorry.
When we got home misfits had arrived so he obligingly carried in the box,
Handsome Chauffeur was very happy to accept chocolate covered cherries for dessert. Pot of tea.
While I assembled sandwiches, I asked him to put the kettle on. Which he did. Then it occurred to me to ask if he'd filled it first. Oh, wait, I'll do that, he did, and it went back on the stove. Classic y chromosome, assuming the kettle fairy would have filled it, no need to check!
He also reset the my car display, dispensing with the tire pressure alert, keeping it in English, and retaining the total mileage display, three items I can't manage all at one time.
And I recruited him to do some postcards to voters, so he took home the cards and information, after looking at mine to see what it entailed. He's a person who will do what he says he will, so this is a done deal.
A successful day, I'd say.
Good news from the Tampa and area friends up to now, wind and rain, but people and animals fine. I haven't heard from everyone, but I'm hopeful. I was dreading the news this morning, but was so relieved.
Happy day, everyone!
I hope everyone's day goes as well.
It sounds like a sweet day despite having the risk the dentist. I think Handsome Chauffeur Son makes days sweet. Good you asked if he filled the kettle with water. We ask each other that regularly. Two individual Y chromosomes!
ReplyDeleteDouble trouble!
DeleteIt's so good to see him, he's considerate and funny.
It's never the disasters you are warned about but the ones that just arrive unannounced.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to send your dentist into poverty, but a $270 toothbrush?
That's the cost of the xrays, cleaning and polishing. But they give you a "free" toothbrush to take home. I use them to scrub taps and other small things, since my home brush is electric.
DeleteAlways nice to leave the dentist's office without a return appointment!
ReplyDeleteNext appointment: this time next year!
DeleteGlad your dentist's appointment went well, though I think the ski conversation would have driven me around the bend. I also think this "y chromosome" would have thought to put water in the kettle first, but maybe I flatter myself! :)
ReplyDeleteLast appointment he was all about his wife's hip replacement! Skiing was better. I think the kettle thing was about being at your mom's house -- you tend to assume things!
DeleteI got a smile out of HS not thinking to fill the kettle. Thanks for explaining the $270 toothbrush.
ReplyDeleteIt's an old joke about the toothbrush. Except it used to be a $75 brush.
DeleteI, too, have a Y chromosome story but I probably won't relate it. And we both survived the dentist! Good for Handsome Son for helping his mama and getting lunch in return.
ReplyDeleteWe're not enriching the dental profession. It was so nice that he arranged his workweek to help me yesterday. Good person, even if he forgets you need to fill the kettle..
DeleteMy last dental cleaning was also done by the dentist as the hygienist was unavailable. They're moonlighting now? Congratulations on your healthy teeth.
ReplyDeleteI wondered about that, but he did a competent job, so fine. No cheaper for me, so I wonder if he pockets the hygienist's fee, too. Since he did the work.
DeleteI have a molar my dentist tells me is cracked and wants to put a crown on it before it really breaks making it more difficult but it doesn't bother me so I leave it be.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan to me.
DeleteGood news from the dentist and even better news for Handsome Son to find the Misfits complete with chocolate cherries had arrived in time for his lunch
ReplyDeleteYes, the timing worked fine. When we moved from the table to the sofa with our tea, I noticed he brought the bowl of chocolate cherries with him!
DeleteA very busy and productive day.
ReplyDeleteYes I know the kettle fairy well. She’s me! Lol
Right!
DeleteStephanie from Virginia here- I have read your blog for a while now and really enjoy reading about how you live your life. I decided to comment today to say how I love to hear the topics of knitting group convo-the stuff of life and little connections. Also love the textile book you are creating. I have my favorite pages. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming in to comment. I'm glad you like these posts. It's a small life, happily lived! Say more when you want to, it's so welcome.
DeleteOne of the best things in life must be hearing form the dentist that there is no work to be done.
ReplyDeleteYes, and being able to go home and eat lunch without having to navigate a sore face. The dentist probably not so happy, though this one does like to be sure I'm well and active.
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