Oh the horror. The Board of Directors Here at Spo-reflections, curious about breakfast cereals, went out on a raid to a nearby Kroger looking for Apple Jacks. They were relatively civil about it (for Vikings) until they discovered there were no Cocoa Krispies and then all heck broke loose. They burned the place down after first hauling away as many boxes as they could carry, leaving behind all the Kashi products.* Not in a good mood they proceeded to slug it out over ‘Post vs. Kellogg’s’ until they were kicked out of their BnB and told not to return. They left a trail of Capt’n Crunch so as not to get lost.
Spo-fans may be wondering how went Wednesday’s deposition. It didn’t happen. After being on hold for twenty minutes someone at court came on line and asked if I was here for Kramer vs. Kramer which I was not. He informed me my case had been dismissed some time ago. It was both annoying and a relief.
The Good Dentist was seen that afternoon. The anesthesia apparently got into my head for I was a bit delirious throughout the procedure. It helped I can go into a dissociative state when needed, which I did. He works best with background music the type I dislike but I had sense to let him work his way rather than insist he turn it off and have him drilling away at me with unconscious resentment. He and his assisted (who was well over four feet) worked on me for two hours although it felt more. I am not sure what he did exactly. Afterwards I felt like someone had slugged my face with brass knuckles. Alas, Babylon! I have to return in a few weeks for a more permanent crown. Oh the pain.
Whether due to the stress or the nasty numbing medicine dripping down my throat for a few hours I had very bad bowels afterwards; I still do. This may be diet though as I allowed myself a kung pao carry out lunch that day after the deposition. I should shun hot peppers and/or cat.
Thursday wasn’t bad other than the lack of sleep from jaw pain and sudden wake ups to dash to the loo. I wore a Spo-shirt to work that day (Frida Kahlo) for which many gave compliments. One patient offered to buy it and I was half-tempted so sell it (having shelled out 1K for dental work) but I’m pretty sure The APA Secret Police has rules against selling things to patients especially the proverbial shirt of your back.
Today is Friday and I don’t believe there are any scheduled shenanigans. The pharm rep is asked to provide something bland and I will wear another Spo-shirt (not for sale) and no Cheerios were consumed in the process. By now the birds have probably ate the Capt’n Crunch crumb trail of TBDHSR so they are probably lost in the woods now reenacting Hansel and Gretel somewhere in The Time of Legends. I don’t envy the witch. If I had her number I’d text her to tell her to lock up the liquor they’re mean drunks.
*Sometimes they are quite sensible.
39 comments
April 19, 2024 at 5:17 AM
Laurel Hill
Oy. The crown prep is the worst! At least getting the final crown is quite quick and painless comparatively. The cost is truly painful, too.
April 19, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Urspo
Yes both are quite painful.
The Dentist office is a very friendly place – love them a lot. After every appointment they want me to give them a review and they ask what could be done to improve things? I have to hold my tongue to respond it’s bloody expensive.
April 19, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Laurel Hill
Yes…I always cringe when going in for my cleaning, hoping they don’t find another tooth that needs a crown. It’s a draw which hurts more — the work or the bill.
April 19, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Debra She Who Seeks
Well, you’ve had an eventful week but it seems everything has turned out to your benefit, so that’s good. I hope you have a restful and rejuvenating weekend. You deserve it!
April 19, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Urspo
I may get me a box of cereal and eat it with relish.
April 19, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Old Lurker
On the whole I suppose that not getting deposed is better than the alternative, but it sucks you had to deal with all that stress for nothing. Frankly I am most concerned about your sleep issues. No one is suggesting you need your beauty sleep, but it is important to be well-rested when dealing with crazy people all day. Might I suggest getting horizontal?
Do the Overlords not provide you with dental insurance? Did you have to pay for your crown out of pocket?
April 19, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Urspo
Sleeping is marred mostly by an inability to breathe; can’t do nothing about that but take allergy pills and this weekend try to dust well.
I have dental insurance but it never seems enough for my ongoing black hole of needs.
April 19, 2024 at 6:30 AM
Jenn
Two hours?? Oh you poor dear! That might be me in the coming months, so I have that to look forward to. I wouldn’t mind if the Kashi cereal was the only stuff on the shelves. Back when I thought I was eating healthily, I loved Kashi Crunch. (cinnamon crunch?) I hope you have a restful weekend and your jaw (and other functions) calms down. -Jenn
April 19, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Urspo
In its defense I have never had Kashi cereal. I hear tell it is oh-so-healthy alternative to the sugar-laden stuff just down the aisle.
I thank you for the wishes: I will try to have a restful weekend.
April 19, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Anonymous
Wow, have you had a week! I love the cereal story, Capn Crunch is the best although I don’t ever eat it, don’t really eat cereal at all, not worth the carbs and sugar when I can eat chips and guacamole instead. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, should be nice and hot for you.
April 19, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Urspo
Oh to have a big bowl of guac and nasty chips! Not for awhile anyway.
April 19, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Alicia
Oops, I forgot to identify myself in that comment above, it’s me…Alicia!
April 19, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Urspo
You are a dear!
April 19, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Robzilla
Oh, that sounds like you had a root canal done. Those carry quite a punch after the drugs wear off. Hopefully the upcoming weekend treats you better.
April 19, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Urspo
With all my chips and crowns and one tooth replaced – I have not had a root canal done – yet. I dread the day when that happens.
April 19, 2024 at 7:42 AM
jefferyrn
Dentists are a double pain. First in the office and then when the bill comes.
April 19, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Urspo
Funny how I used to love going. Now I dread it – not for the pain but the price.
April 19, 2024 at 7:49 AM
spwilcen
tempted to just smack the “like” icon, let me simply say this was a nicely capricious read.
April 19, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Urspo
I am glad you enjoyed it; capricious sounds a nice word to describe a bit of nonsense written on the fly
April 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM
spwilcen
You interpret me correctly. Why not? I am. after all a semi-professional wordsmith,
April 19, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Anonymous
That first paragraph was hilarious. I can imagine pillaging going on at Kroger’s!
I need a crown. Don’t tell me they take a long time. Maybe you can sell enough shirts to pay for all the crowns.
CAT?!? I would avoid the establishment altogether.
It’s too bad they did not tell you about the deposition being cancelled instead of leaving you still preparing.
Practical Parsimony
April 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Urspo
I am glad you found it funny. TBDHSR are a comical bunch for all their violence and mayhem.
Crowns (it seems) are a many step endeavor, including a temporary one while they make a permanent one. Avoid hard candy and sticky things until it arrives.
Yes, it would have been nice for someone to inform me the deposition had been canceled. Stirges.
April 19, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Mistress Borghese
Apple Jacks!!!!! One of my favorite cereals when I was little…that and Life. What a spectrum huh? Now I want to search out Apple Jacks! Wish me luck. I also recall another i enjoyed called Qisp. I seem to remember it had an alien like character with a whirley gig on his head on the box.
April 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Urspo
See my previous entry for a picture of Mr. Quisp.
April 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Anonymous
The last crown I had replaced involved a horrible grinding process that required me to disconnect my hearing aid. No pain involved, but my gum line was pretty sore afterwards. I live up the road from you, and according to the news, it’s an invasive weed called stinknet that is aggravating our allergies. I have been sneezing and blowing my nose so much I fear I’ve lost brain matter in the process.
April 19, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Urspo
Stinknet you say? never heard of it: will go on line and have a look-see and learn. Thank you.
April 19, 2024 at 9:32 AM
BadNoteB
Advise TBDHSR that Cocoa Krispies are advertised as available at Target ($4.45/#) and Walmart ($4.19/#). I can’t imagine what’s wrong with Kroger (Smiths) and Uncle Albertsons other than they’re too busy allocating shelf-space for generic nock-offs to bother with the real thing anymore.
Glad to read you’ve got the worst of the crown project behind you. I just finished with a similar experience last week – repair of a cavity that developed under a 40-year-old gold crown. At $1,475 vs. $1,700, I went ahead and splurged for another gold over porcelain to maintain a matching mandible and maxilla – as if the Grim Reaper will notice!
April 19, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Urspo
Over the decades I’ve not invested much into my gnashers on the probability I wouldn’t reach old age to justify all that dental work. I’ve lived long enough (good) to now have to do something (bad).
April 19, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Anonymous
I have very fond memories of my mother buying us the variety pack of the Kellogg’s cereal(s)? My favourite was Sugar Pops, followed by Raisin Bran. After reading your post yesterday, I ran across a story about Jerry Seinfeld’s new movie, which ties right in to the conversation. Jerry Seinfeld has made a movie called “Unfrosted” about the invention of Pop-Tarts and the battle between Kellogg and Post. It’s set in 1963 and based on the trailer that I’ve seen, looks to be a nostalgic look at Jerry’s, and my, childhood. The cast looks to be good, but my favourite casting has to be Hugh Grant as ‘Tony the Tiger.” I mean who knew that Tony was that good looking:) It will be shown on Netflix, which I don’t subscribe to, but I may take out a month’s subscription just to see this movie.
Betty
April 19, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Urspo
Nice to hear from you Betty! Thank you for spending time to write this out; it was fun reading.
April 19, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Debbie W.
So very sorry to hear about your dental agony! That must have made for such a dismal time, what with the delirium as well as the stomach upset. You are a brave and good dental patient, and the end result ought to be worth it. Meanwhile, your Spo-shirt is gorgeous, and I’m not at all surprised that a patient wanted to buy it. Such a wonderful talent you have, and such a good eye for color!
April 19, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Urspo
thank you for all of that; it make me smile and feel good.
April 19, 2024 at 3:07 PM
edyjournal
If you set up shop on Etsy, I suspect those Spo-shirts would be a hit.
April 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Urspo
Bless you but making shirts is my hobby. I would hate to turn it into a deadline/customer satisfactory endeavor. ho ho ho
April 20, 2024 at 6:10 AM
wickedhamster
Oh you poor dear! At least your discomforts produced a very enjoyable post. 😘
April 21, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Urspo
Now whenever something bad happens there is a part of me that thinks ‘I can get a blog post out of this”
April 20, 2024 at 6:12 AM
David Godfrey
I can think of a few grocery stores the board should “visit” and some I would like them to stay away from. Brilliant entry.
I have had one root canal, it takes a while, it didn’t hurt, lots of otherworldly vibrations. Apparently my molars have an extra root twisted around like a pretzel. Wisely my dentist called in a specialist. Yes, even with insurance, out of pocket cost for a crown is about $1,000. Jay has had a couple of them made in the office.
April 21, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Urspo
Yes that is how much mine costs.
I should ask The Good Dentist how many I now have. Do I hare more replacements than originals by now?
April 29, 2024 at 4:40 AM
Ron
Sugary cereal, expensive and painful dental work. Is it just me or does anyone else see a connection here?