Way to go, Gene! I am glad you decided to stick it out. Solo practice is indeed very, very difficult. But it beats the H*^^ out of group. Every day I whine and complain and think about how badly I wish I could retire. Then I have a patient like I did yesterday (in whom I diagnosed a head and neck cancer which even the ENT missed) come in for a cold and, before leaving, thank me again for saving his life. I do love medicine and (most of) my patients. I just wish the government would go away and let us do what we do best.
Indy, you also are one of the most sincere and kind people I know. And I love your dogs! Tahoe was a fantastic experience.