tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post3108453696388232092..comments2024-03-18T09:00:31.992-04:00Comments on Doctor Grumpy in the House: Mary's Desk, February 24, 2010Grumpy, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-6547761283003198382010-03-05T12:00:13.152-05:002010-03-05T12:00:13.152-05:00All I can say is thank goodness for this wonderful...All I can say is thank goodness for this wonderful little gadget: http://bit.ly/a5TkOq Public TV haters of the world unite! ;-Dstudent dr. blazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307156914515136574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-69048286296593342062010-02-26T15:46:12.753-05:002010-02-26T15:46:12.753-05:00I catch 3 channels. I haven't had cable in ye...I catch 3 channels. I haven't had cable in years and certainly not a DVR! TVs always tend to annoy me in waiting rooms when I am trying to read.. but to each his own.Rachaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-24190387266485572592010-02-26T10:58:53.980-05:002010-02-26T10:58:53.980-05:00Years ago I purchased a little gadget that will tu...Years ago I purchased a little gadget that will turn off all TV's. It makes doctor's offices, restaurants, and bars much more civilized. And boy is it fun too!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06393568085612517186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-62189398309311989312010-02-25T15:06:26.493-05:002010-02-25T15:06:26.493-05:00Pry open your wallet Dr. Grumpy and spring for a T...Pry open your wallet Dr. Grumpy and spring for a TV with basic cable. Sheesh.Capt. Schmoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02394460305247627610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-90114115080343994732010-02-25T13:18:30.639-05:002010-02-25T13:18:30.639-05:00I don't know if these videos can be viewed out...I don't know if these videos can be viewed outside of Canada, but ctvplympics.ca has a video for just about every sport/ performance. Just choose your sport, and which event and away you go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-34172722206972814702010-02-25T08:17:03.511-05:002010-02-25T08:17:03.511-05:00Correct me if I am wrong, but arent the olympics e...Correct me if I am wrong, but arent the olympics every 4 years? and we have them in 2012 so she might have to wait a while to watch them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-66993923112818617052010-02-25T05:37:46.373-05:002010-02-25T05:37:46.373-05:00FYI
Just so you all know...according to the local...FYI<br /><br />Just so you all know...according to the local paper here..'NEW FANS<br />GET SWEPT UP IN SPORT OF CURLING"<br /><br />really? who? probably the same crazy ass people, who cancel appointments...can't really figure out that sport myself.<br /><br />mmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-27816248394191290812010-02-25T03:49:47.322-05:002010-02-25T03:49:47.322-05:00A simple diagnosis: he's Canadian, and a hocke...A simple diagnosis: he's Canadian, and a hockey game involving our national team was scheduled the same time as his appointment. Seen in this context, the request for TV access is a most reasonable one.ian in hamburghttp://lettershometoyou.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-20144258637899249732010-02-25T03:10:36.992-05:002010-02-25T03:10:36.992-05:00Don't forget to stop by my blog today (Thursda...Don't forget to stop by my blog today (Thursday) to pick up your award and play the game. <br /><br />www.kimkasch.blogspot.com<br /><br /><br />:)Kimbra Kaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955657301998255029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-8040104326656650222010-02-24T20:25:33.991-05:002010-02-24T20:25:33.991-05:00But gee, life happens everyday, and I can see a dr...But gee, life happens everyday, and I can see a dr anytime, but the winter olympics are only every 4 years!!!! So of course it is only normal to cancel all appointments in order to watch them. You mean not everyone thinks that way?Happy Vegemitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261225080169823055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-65939884816898152612010-02-24T18:32:47.522-05:002010-02-24T18:32:47.522-05:00I think lots of people put up with TV in wating ro...I think lots of people put up with TV in wating rooms that really would prefer it be off.<br /><br />A while ago I was in a (medical) lab waiting room and the receptionist told us we could change channels if we wanted to. <br /><br />I suggested "OFF" and the other 4 or 5 people in the room all immediatly aggreed. <br />Seemed like everyone thought it was a given that the TV had to be on.<br />BTW: This was adults only, no kids to amuse etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-91135050201293686902010-02-24T17:50:19.267-05:002010-02-24T17:50:19.267-05:00Did she expect a tv in the exam room as well?Did she expect a tv in the exam room as well?OMDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937425894428802591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-36435151028232937482010-02-24T17:23:40.231-05:002010-02-24T17:23:40.231-05:00Like I said .....Humans are ...really just trained...Like I said .....Humans are ...really just trained apes.Reality Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00078087201358056618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-30576242975441242592010-02-24T17:17:11.160-05:002010-02-24T17:17:11.160-05:00I think Mrs. Gold has an Axis II diagnosis.I think Mrs. Gold has an Axis II diagnosis.terri chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398808840234914275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-17180011521113505402010-02-24T17:03:13.015-05:002010-02-24T17:03:13.015-05:00i just take a book ... that way when i get back to...i just take a book ... that way when i get back to the "room" i can finish it ... the magazines are always out of date ... my PCP actually had a 1989 last week when i went ... it was hilarious.<br />i guess her health isn't her priority.vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13579938373242229799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-60124311538688936432010-02-24T16:33:05.200-05:002010-02-24T16:33:05.200-05:00Holy crap. I'm in England and I haven't se...Holy crap. I'm in England and I haven't seen one second of the damn Olympics. <br /><br />I consider myself LUCKY (and thrilled!) if I go to a doctors office and find a better magazine than an ancient Newsweek!<br /><br />Who raises these people? lolSmochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604417561056157219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-47809057574560970622010-02-24T16:23:12.448-05:002010-02-24T16:23:12.448-05:00Oh hey, found myself here after lurking Candice...Oh hey, found myself here after lurking Candice's blog. So hello. <br /><br />Ahhm, you might want to get a flat screen for your office and hush all the olympic haters.WannabeVirginia W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16507756727246102557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-48919228346844617602010-02-24T16:13:14.645-05:002010-02-24T16:13:14.645-05:00I haven't owned a working TV since 1997.
I g...I haven't owned a working TV since 1997. <br /><br />I grew up watching TV. My mom claims that in my playpen I used to like to watch shows like Star Trek and I Spy. I remember the streams of reruns that filled weekends and some evenings, long before cable let there be other shows than the small pile that lived on in syndicated hell. In college I took to watching (gack!) a couple of soap operas. <br /><br />Now I find places that have TVs on to be annoying and distracting. I take a book and, sometimes, my laptop with me everywhere. And, yeah, I don't get to watch the Olympics, I have to wait until $TV-Network (or Hulu, or whomever) posts the latest episode of the few shows I "watch". <br /><br />Maybe it's old age :-), maybe I'm a candidate for being a GrumpyPatient, but I say WHO CARES? If the stupid TV is setting the schedule in your life I believe that you really need to re-evaluate your priorities.<br /><br /><br />Today's Captcha word is: Videnn. I think that was a character on Babylon 5.Moosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397412122635951126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-40026517429866490672010-02-24T16:04:02.709-05:002010-02-24T16:04:02.709-05:00You should make your waiting list longer for patie...You should make your waiting list longer for patients like this - maybe if they had to wait a few months for another appointment, they'd be able to get their priorities straight.GeePeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-54873570503131191582010-02-24T15:56:42.112-05:002010-02-24T15:56:42.112-05:00FANtastic! Olympics before personal health. Love...FANtastic! Olympics before personal health. Love it!Homebodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18404857431304954919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-51145970589491261492010-02-24T15:36:56.352-05:002010-02-24T15:36:56.352-05:00The cardiology waiting room at my hospital has a T...The cardiology waiting room at my hospital has a TV. It is ALWAYS looping soaps, and always on mute - completely pointless. However, there are without fail one or two patients who are completely glued to it. <br /><br />(If it was showing ice dancing, though, I'd probably watch.)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842890893365738906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-47159738124947550972010-02-24T15:16:12.612-05:002010-02-24T15:16:12.612-05:00I see several doctors - NONE of them have TVs in t...I see several doctors - NONE of them have TVs in their waiting rooms. Apparently I'm seeing the wrong doctors.......Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-79623697924404580212010-02-24T14:36:05.454-05:002010-02-24T14:36:05.454-05:00Doesn't want to miss the curling finals?Doesn't want to miss the curling finals?Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794712479594188124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-48515589124215028052010-02-24T14:31:45.254-05:002010-02-24T14:31:45.254-05:00Well, there are priorities in life. Olympics? At...Well, there are priorities in life. Olympics? Attending to life?<br /><br />Olympics win!bbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05060373657650063777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-31203528359896370452010-02-24T14:17:28.401-05:002010-02-24T14:17:28.401-05:00OMG! I'm getting a migraine. Hmmmm, maybe so...OMG! I'm getting a migraine. Hmmmm, maybe someone needs to come up with a list of doctors who do and do not have tvs in their offices. I know which ones I'd pick!<br /><br /><br />okay, I'll stick with my PCP, she never has anything silly on and the volume is always down, she's just too incredible to let that go against her.Kat's Katshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519016601947528061noreply@blogger.com