Aye? Eye? I?

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My mother in law was getting her eye operated on today. She had to be at the place by 6:15. It’s an hour out to get here, then an hour back.
So, my wife and I set out about 4:15 on a rainy, foggy morning. Given the conditions, I’m glad my wife consented for me to go along as I’d have been quite worried about her driving alone in the car, while very tired, on dark, wet, foggy, country roads.

We did stop for gas near where we used to live in Worcester 16 years ago.
While she pumped gas, I went to get us some caffeine and snacks from the store. As I approached the store an older man who smelled quite strongly of alcohol came up to me.
“Mister, I’ve got to tell you something,” he said.
“I’m in a hurry,” I said, pointing to the store.
“This won’t take long,” he said. “I’ve got to tell someone.”
“OK,” I said.
“I just got a converter box for the digital TV and it is fabulous,” he said. “Get them at Target. That’s where they’re cheapest. Get the round antenna and amplifier at Walgreens. They’re cheaper there.”
“That’s great, but I’ve got to go,” I said.
“The picture is phenomenal!” He said, jabbing at me to make his point. “I’ve never seen a picture that good! But, don’t get ripped off. Buy it at Target.”
“OK,” I said. “I’ve got to get going.”
“You don’t understand how good the picture is!” he said. “You don’t think it’s worth it! But, I got mine for less than $100! This will destroy cable TV! It’s free on the airwaves!”
My wife finished pumping gas and looked over.
“He has to go,” she said. “We’re taking my mother to the hospital.”
“Got to go,” I said.
I got our soda and food.
“What did he want?” she asked me as we drove off.
“He was telling me where the best deal on digital TV converters are,” I said.
“Oh,” she said. “That isn’t what I expected.”
Nor had I.

We got my MIL to the place in plenty of time. The operation seems to have gone OK. My wife will bring her back tomorrow for a follow up.
I did tell her that with the eye patch she should look into piracy. Here is an “artist’s conception”:

Comments

Aaarrrrhh!

[evrgreen.livejournal.com]

Methinks that she doesn't look enough like Johnny Depp - you gotta add the hat and moustache!
;-)

[palusbuteo.livejournal.com]

oh geeze

She does look like she's saying "YoHoHo! I has me a Parrot!"