Japanese Surgeon's Daily Life

Spring

　　A pleasant season has come to my home town. I went out for a walk and took pictures around, being tempted by the brilliant sunshine. Seeing such pictures, I can't believe that there are still wars or armed conflicts somewhere on the globe.

Replacement of Tires

　　My annual procedure for maintenance of my car in spring, the exchange of winter tires for summer ones was done today. It's not so expensive just to exchange, but I had to buy new ones this time as they were worn out. Pirelli-made tires were originally attached, but I picked Bridgestone-made ones up this time because Pirelli isn't already an Italian company but under the influence of China. I've wanted to keep away from everything of Chinese origin as much as I can. These tires are secured with a high level of security, but their prices are too much.

Bicycle Race

　　Bicycle races are naturally a kind of sport, but at the same time, it's recognized as a gamble. I like wandering on my bicycle, but I'm not interested in cycling competitions as a method of gambling at all. I'm such a person, but I ended up visiting the bicycle racetrack today.
　　I learned for the first time that the cycling competitions' organizer was obliged to assign doctors like a general or orthopedic surgeon at the medical office in the racetrack when the competition is held. If there is no surgeon, no competition is allowed by the regulation of the association of the bicycle competition.
　　The organizer is Matsuyama City and they struggled to find a surgeon for the past several days because the due surgeon suddenly got under the weather. My second daughter works at the city office and she was asked to ask me to work at the racetrack today. Fortunately, today was free and I attended. I've never been to a cycling racetrack and it was fun to see the back side of the competition.