Happily, they had excellent drugs.

Yesterday was my upper GI endoscopy. I had been experiencing some pain when swallowing, and the most recent PET scan showed some oddities in my throat and lungs. So my doctors decided to see what was going on in my throat. The hardest part of this was getting an IV started. Once they started the sedatives, I was gone. I don't remember anything. I don't remember getting dressed, or leaving the hospital. Good drugs.

But for once the problem was clear from the start. I have Candida esophagitis. This yeast infection isn't uncommon in people who use steroid-based inhalers. Now have new meds to deal with it.

( Because I'm a sick puppy, I asked for photos. So here's my esophagus. The yellow stuff is actually the yeast infection. )

I better get a share of the profits, Mister!

It just hit me.

My lungs are filled with fluid. My throat has active colonies of yeast. The conclusion is obvious!

Ensign Wheatbiscuit is running a brewery! Obviously trying to finance a scheme to get more access to the Control Room and shiny, candy-like Solid Waste Shunt lever.

On one hand, the fiend must be stopped. On the other, self-generating beer would be cool and quite a time and money saver!

Inside Scoop SF » Drinking at the ballpark: a critical view

Inside Scoop SF » Drinking at the ballpark: a critical view

One of the best things about AT&T Park is the wonderful food choices available to the fans. From traditional ball-park fare like hot dogs, peanuts, and soft drinks to some really good high end food. I'm a "hot dog, garlic fries, and beer" man myself; but Kirsten has tried many of the other offerings and raved about them.

That being said, I'll freely admit that we've barely scratched the surface when it comes to the drinks available for Giants fans seeking relief from their daily dose of Torture. There's a restaurant (used to be the Acme Steakhouse, but ISTR they've changed the name) with a full bar attacked to the park, and I know they have at least a dozen beers on tap.

Someday when we're rich and have Club Level seats I'll go on a season-long quest to try every potent potable offered by the concessionaires. It will be a noble quest! All y'all can come along for the foodie portion of the quest.