Shitkicker's Ball

Well, we had another week at work that is like any other week although the flu scare seems to be easing off. We now have a very smart medical student with us from the U. of CO which is keeping us on our toes. I also had to take PALS on Thursday and since I found out Wednesday night that they forgot to give me one of the study books I feel lucky I passed. We even finished the course and testing early so Dewayne, his wife, Clifford and I went on an awesome hike from Tyak to the Sugar Bowels and back along the Government trail. It was 2 hours of spectacular scenery. Then Friday night after work I met with Shinta and then went to have dinner at Brad's folks house and that was awesome. Marty's back is only slightly better but anything is better than nothing and Carolyn is doing ok after her week of radiation (although concerned about some scarring). Then Saturday Clifford and I had a good hike, met a friend in town and then Brad and I went to the Shitkicker's Ball with a bunch of old time Aspenites at the Jerome Hotel in western wear. The outfits were fantastic, food good, people fun and band great. In fact Brad went up and joined the band for a couple of songs. Also 2 patients of mine were at the event who I had actually made a difference in their lives and they told me so which was a nice feeling. Brad and I really enjoyed being part of the real locals of Aspen. Today, Clifford and I took 2 awesome hikes from the house and just enjoyed being outside in the last bastion of Fall before Winter hits. A good and relaxing weekend overall. Hope you all had similar!