Wow!! Just wow!

Yes, that was my reaction also. I don’t think it would have changed anything other to get the diagnosis a day sooner, but it does seem like an error in judgement. The doctor in ER was surprised also and wanted to know his name.

I am trying to reconcile the fact that you could not see from the right side yet the optometrist saw nothing wrong. I would think they'd notice as you read the letter chart etc. that you couldn't see? An optometrist is not an opthamologist, but sheesh!

I know. There are several quite showy birds like this that have a humdrum name. Sort of insulting.

As usual, not much “ common” about him, is there.

Thanks, Michael. There are other issues to be revealed that the blog hasn’t caught up with yet, but on the plus side the headache has finally moved on to torment someone else.

And you’re right about the terrifying RFKJr and his ilk. Decertify the polio vaccine? Really? I was a polio pioneer back in West Virginia in 1955, along with every other member of my fourth grade class. Our world has gone mad.

The delight of a great zoom!

I figured you had over 300 in reach a few days back. Nice job!

Thanks! I felt confident we’d get there.

Congratulations on 300!

Thanks Scott. After a whole string of beautiful birds, just what I wanted to see next.

Sorry to hear of your sinus pain Scott. We used to have an advert advocating taking your sinuses to Arizona, so you might be headed in the right direction. Personally, I’ve found Neilmed Sinus rinse to be quite effective at keeping them under control. Don’t know if RFK will outlaw this simple remedy, but if you get in fast, you might beat him to it! All the best for a clear head! Cheers, Michael.

Of course. Great observation!

Headwind!

Beauty!