Ten shots left! No fractions in this post, folks, but it's still a comforting number... after next week, I'm down to single-digits. I have nothing interesting to talk about on the treatment front (ie. still no sides), knock on wood.
The amusing anecdote I have for this weeks post has more to do with the weather (has it really come to this?!). Last Thursday, a big storm blew into Seattle which coupled monsoon rains all day Thursday followed by high winds Thursday night (up to 100 mile per hour gusts in some areas). For those that have never been to Seattle, there are a LOT of trees here... which translates to downed power lines in weather like this. This particular storm took out the juice for over half a million homes in the greater Seattle area alone (as well as gas stations, banks, etc.). We were among the lucky ones who got our power back on Friday night... many homes are still dark, here on Monday.
The power outage prompted me a bit of concern on two fronts. First, Pegasys is supposed to be stored cold (as is my clotting factor), and a fridge without power has a nasty tendency to NOT maintain its usual nice cool temperature. Second, I didn't particularly relish the idea of doing my shot by candle light. Thankfully, our power came back on, so I dodged both bullets.
Nothing like a good storm to remind us how dependent we are on the power grid. Props to the technicians from Seattle City Light and PSE who have been out there around the clock clearing branches and getting power restored. Your efforts are noted and appreciated, guys!
The amusing anecdote I have for this weeks post has more to do with the weather (has it really come to this?!). Last Thursday, a big storm blew into Seattle which coupled monsoon rains all day Thursday followed by high winds Thursday night (up to 100 mile per hour gusts in some areas). For those that have never been to Seattle, there are a LOT of trees here... which translates to downed power lines in weather like this. This particular storm took out the juice for over half a million homes in the greater Seattle area alone (as well as gas stations, banks, etc.). We were among the lucky ones who got our power back on Friday night... many homes are still dark, here on Monday.
The power outage prompted me a bit of concern on two fronts. First, Pegasys is supposed to be stored cold (as is my clotting factor), and a fridge without power has a nasty tendency to NOT maintain its usual nice cool temperature. Second, I didn't particularly relish the idea of doing my shot by candle light. Thankfully, our power came back on, so I dodged both bullets.
Nothing like a good storm to remind us how dependent we are on the power grid. Props to the technicians from Seattle City Light and PSE who have been out there around the clock clearing branches and getting power restored. Your efforts are noted and appreciated, guys!