Paper Lantern

How Do You Get THAT...Exact?

At 8:30 this morning, I had a triple injection in my knee for lost cartilage. Not Fun, but at least very quick. After the procedure...knee feeling Very sore, and am supposed to stay off of it today. I have been trying my Best, but...

I rolled into Walgreens drivethru right after I left the Dr., thinking maybe, just Maybe, 2 antibiotic prescriptions that the Dr. called in for something else, would be ready. I pulled in behind Several 's, so thought my odds were pretty good. It was 30 mins before I pulled up to the window, but, Nada! They had not started the process yet.

That was unfortunate, as it meant Another trip to town, and specifically, another wait at Walgreens, once they contacted me with the Great news that my prescriptions were ready.

While talking with the pharmacist on the phone, I verified that they would be open another 40 mins before they closed for a meal break (30 mins). My drive to town takes 10 mins. Another 2 to reach Walgreens.

I pull in for the 2nd time today, and...WOW...the line is even longer than before.

The first thing I think is...'I am going to roll up to the window just as they are closing.'

The line Inches forward, until there is One truck in front of me, pulling away at 1:29. They close at 1:30. "Hurry...Hurry...Hurry!!"

Wait for it...you Know what I am about to share. I pull up as quickly as I can, and...SLAM...down goes the rolling window! How in the World does one manage to Jinx oneself to the exact moment?!

If Anyone can make it happen, it will be I. So...I sit there for Another 30 mins, 32, to be Exact, until they are Back in business.

Good news...I made it back home, managed to limp several feet to close my gate, then opened the front door to let my dog out. She had been waiting All day to go out. She made it to the porch, saw me limping around, cocked her head, and came right back inside to be with me. She can always tell when something is not quite as it should be with me, and she stays by my side.