Fun With Meds

Hey everybody,

As some of you may know, I will shortly be heading to Haiti to work with Tammy's charity but mostly so that I have something new to lead with at dinner parties.

I have a group of very generous friends who were kind enough to contribute small donations to my medical supply fund, which in most cases was just enough to karmically offset their purchase of a ticket to see Avatar in 3D.  As proof that I didn't spend all the money on hookers and booze, I offer you this:

That's right, that's my bed.  Try to take in the majesty.  It's a view only a lucky few have had the privilege of enjoying... and by "lucky few" I mean the cleaning lady.  Speaking of my bed, I've had this persistent stain that I haven't been able to clear off my bedspread for months.

First of all... what the hell is it?  Secondly, how do I get rid of it?  I've tried Shout and Tide with bleach, I've applied detergent directly, I've scrubbed it in hot water with a toothbrush (don't worry, not mine my roommate's)... nothing.  It's the Rasputin of stains.  Somebody please give me some suggestions.  But I digress.

Back to the topic at hand... supplies.  In case you are interested, here is a list of things I have packed for the trip:  32 lbs. of epsom salts, 8 bottles of non-aspirin pain reliever, 6 bottles of ibuprofen, several hundred gauze pads of different sizes, 3 boxes of pedialyte pops, 6 cans of first aid spray, 5 bottles of pink eye relief drops, 12 rolls of elastic bandages, 4 rolls of athletic tape, 1 sledgehammer, 1 mallet, 2 framing hammers, 9 masks, 3 pairs of work gloves, 3 pairs of latex covered gloves, and 6 tubes of Lotrimin anti-fungal for ringworm.

By the way, I'd like to thank Carlee for helping me out with the shopping.  You know you have something special when you can yell "Hey... I need something for ringworm!" at someone across a crowded drug store.  That's what you get for asking me to pick you up at the airport.

Anyhow, I'd like to take this last bit to thank those of you who contributed to the cause.  Please know that what you were able to give has gone directly to the purchase of these supplies which in turn will go directly to the hands of those who need them.  So a big thank you to:  Jason, Grace, Brighty, Woody, Kim, Mom, Deep, Deanndra, Sarah, Tom, John, Cindy and Eric, Paul, Nonna and Auntie, Carlee, Pam, Kit and Pat, Sue and Uday.  I'd especially like to thank Jake... I think his $3.89 is really what put me over the top.

I'll keep you all posted as to how things go.

Take 'er easy,
Dave