11.27.07
Posted in computers, learning at 8:54 pm by Mrs C.
Losing my computer data doesn’t really cause me heart failure, but it sure makes my blood pressure rise.
It rose this afternoon when I thought my computer had died, taking all my precious pictures and music with it. After pulling out what little hair I have left, I was able to get things working again.
Since I never want that to happen again and be left without my data saved anywhere else (because it always took me forever to backup myself), I signed up for an online backup service called Mozy. And it’s free to try - which is always good.
Check it out.Protect your photos and music! Use Mozy Unlimited Backup for $4.95 
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11.26.07
Posted in health at 11:47 pm by Mrs C.
Unlike Queen For a Day, hospital for the day is not fun. I had no intention of going there, but made the mistake of calling Telehealth Ontario, a free service that allows you to talk to a registered nurse and get advice.
My question was simple - I’ve had a cough for weeks and now my chest is hurting. Should I see a doctor in case I had pneumonia?
Well, never mention the words “chest pain” if you’re in your 50’s and have high blood pressure. By the end of our short conversation, she strongly suggested I get to the hospital asap and she would gladly send an ambulance.
I refused the ambulance and ten minutes later walked through the doors of our local hospital. Although it was urgent that I get to the hospital, it was not so urgent that I be seen immediately. After making sure I was not at death’s doorstep, I was allowed to visit the waiting room until my turn to see the doctor.
Five hours later, after a blood test, chest x-ray, heart monitoring and a number of tests, it was decided that I may have bronchitis. The remedy for this was a prescription for antibiotics at ten pills for $70. Thankfully, we have a drug plan.
I did appreciate the care and attention at our hospital in Cambridge and was relieved there were no serious problems. But I think next time I’ll go see my doctor, rather than having a telephone consultation.
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