Baltimore conference

[Shaggyrand]

D.C. is a great city to visit as a tourist. The major museums and galleries and monuments are on or near the Mall and the subway will take you right there. Also all of the museums and galleries are free.

c.d.

If you stayed on The Mall you missed the Renwick and SAAM collection entirely. The Sackler collection is groovy but only a piece.

[c.d.]

D.C. is a great city to visit as a tourist. The major museums and galleries and monuments are on or near the Mall and the subway will take you right there. Also all of the museums and galleries are free.

c.d.

[c.d.]

I chipped one (badly) last year on our cruise and still haven't had it looked at, I suspect it may need a capping and as I said hate dentists, I've had some bad experiences, and hate to think what it might cost.

It is probably best to get it looked at. A crown is expensive but a lot cheaper than a root canal AND a crown.

c.d.

[GUT]

And since we are talking about teeth -- I saw an exhibit at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum on the Jamestown colony founded in America by the English Pilgrims. The exhibit contained a number of cylindrical clay pipes that had been excavated from the site. It stated that almost everyone in the colony smoked clay pipes even young children and that it was believed that by keeping the pipes in their mouths and biting on them or rolling them in their mouths they created microscopic cracks in their teeth which would eventually become infected and lead to tooth loss. Apparently a number of them died from malnutrition because they could no longer chew their food.

There was also a great fear of babies and very young children catching colds which led their mothers to keep them wrapped in swaddling clothes way longer than necessary. Unfortunately this led to them not getting enough Vitamin D from sunshine and caused rickets and other problems.

They could also speculate on the cause of death and their occupation from examining the bones. A very interesting exhibit.

c.d.

An exhibit I'd love to see.

But with flying out.....

[c.d.]

And since we are talking about teeth -- I saw an exhibit at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum on the Jamestown colony founded in America by the English Pilgrims. The exhibit contained a number of cylindrical clay pipes that had been excavated from the site. It stated that almost everyone in the colony smoked clay pipes even young children and that it was believed that by keeping the pipes in their mouths and biting on them or rolling them in their mouths they created microscopic cracks in their teeth which would eventually become infected and lead to tooth loss. Apparently a number of them died from malnutrition because they could no longer chew their food.

There was also a great fear of babies and very young children catching colds which led their mothers to keep them wrapped in swaddling clothes way longer than necessary. Unfortunately this led to them not getting enough Vitamin D from sunshine and caused rickets and other problems.

They could also speculate on the cause of death and their occupation from examining the bones. A very interesting exhibit.

c.d.

[GUT]

Hi GUT,

Fortunately (and that is speaking relatively) the tooth did not require a root canal and crown or an implant which was my greatest fear. The dentist was able to reshape it (a big piece had broken off) but the procedure set me back $500.

c.d.

I chipped one (badly) last year on our cruise and still haven't had it looked at, I suspect it may need a capping and as I said hate dentists, I've had some bad experiences, and hate to think what it might cost.

[c.d.]

Hope the tooth is OK. I hate, hate, hate dentists.

Hi GUT,

Fortunately (and that is speaking relatively) the tooth did not require a root canal and crown or an implant which was my greatest fear. The dentist was able to reshape it (a big piece had broken off) but the procedure set me back $500.

c.d.

[GUT]

Sorry that I am going to have to miss this one. Had really wanted to go and meet people but have had some unexpected financial hits of late including a broken tooth which I had to get fixed. But I will be there in spirit and look forward to seeing the pictures.

So win one for the Gipper or failing that just hoist a pint for ol' c.d.

c.d

Hope the tooth is OK. I hate, hate, hate dentists.

[c.d.]

Sorry that I am going to have to miss this one. Had really wanted to go and meet people but have had some unexpected financial hits of late including a broken tooth which I had to get fixed. But I will be there in spirit and look forward to seeing the pictures.

So win one for the Gipper or failing that just hoist a pint for ol' c.d.

c.d

[Ally]

Sure go ahead!

[Steadmund Brand]

That's ok...I am a Yankees fan ( ok folks let the booing begin) but I love baseball, and history and ballparks...and everyone says Camden is the best...and a great tour...

pity on the bling....what about gold teeth???

Ally, do you mind if I send you a private message? I'll let you know what I know about the Camden yards tour.

Steadmund Brand

[Ally]

LOL.. I can do the sideways baseball cap but the tons of bling will be hard. I hate jewelry and hardly ever wear it. But yeah Camden Yards sounds cool though I am obligated to be Cubs fan since I don't really care and my brother would disown me if I didn't.

[Steadmund Brand]

Same here....thinking I may take a tour of Camden yards Friday morning if my flight is early enough...suppose to be one of the nicest ballparks in the country...can't say I am looking forward to vodka and pineapple...but vodka and lime yum...either way Ally 1st round on me ok..
I have been talking to Mike Hawley ( us buffalo guys gotta stick together) and he will have some AMAZING stuff to reveal on Dr. T!!!...and I for one am really excited about Sarah Beth's talk....and come on Martin Fido.....hope I can get him to sign a book or two for me.....and MC Ally ( wow I just got a crazy visual of you in a sideways baseball hat...sunglasses and tons of bling hahah)...this is gonna be one hell of a conference....

Steadmund Brand

[Ally]

I am super jazzed about seeing people, so I am looking forward to Baltimore! I am thinking I might take an extra day or two to do the city since I've never really had the opportunity before.

[Steadmund Brand]

Why so quiet people.....who else is coming or thinking about the big conference???

Steadmund Brand