While I Sleep During My Operation

My appointment at Huntsman today was with the folks who will be administering anesthesia to me during my surgery. I want to keep anyone who has anything to do with my surgery happy—especially the anesthesia team. I want to keep them very, very happy. I figured the best way to keep them amused was to wear one of my most prized creative Bow Ties o’ the Day: my Star Wars-y Legos bow tie. I did my best to make a good first impression on them. I met with three different medical professionals during my single appointment, and I can verify that they all snickered and guffawed at Bow Tie. They each quizzed me about my neckwear collection, and seemed to understand most of my humor. I’m sure they will remember me and do their best to keep me conked out through the whole operation. And that was my goal when I got dressed this morning.

Skitter Is A Lady

I’m off to Huntsman again, for another pre-surgery appointment, and to take care of a ream of paperwork. Here’s a bigly photo gallery of Skitter crossing her front legs/paws. She is so proper and stately. I’ve had a gaggle o’ dogs over the years, but Skitter is the only dog I’ve had who makes it a near-obsession to cross her paws in gentility when she sits or sleeps. She is civilized, and she wants everyone to see it. And before you even ask, the answer is, “Yes, she does stick out her pinky-pad when she drinks her tea.”

BTW In one of these photos, Skitter somehow manages to get one of her hind legs into the front leg/paw crossing. She’s remarkable.