Professor Of Patience Mugs

'...... in sickness and in health, through the long lean years before tenure or perhaps no tenure, for better of for worse ......'

'He was just saying that all things come to him who waits and, sure enough, along came a lightning bolt.'

"My kid's a holy terror... no offense."

A tortoise running along the side of the road, panting.

Armed forces waiting with nothing to do.

'He's been hiding out here for 20 years. Apparently, his buddies forgot to tell him the paintball tournament was over.'

'A representative will be with you in twelve minutes... so, if you have to go to the bathroom, please go now...'

Snails on road - road works 'slow' sign.

"Try letting the ball come to you."

'I suppose the word 'patient' is used because that's what you have to be!'

'I'm ready! You ready?...You ready?'

"Wanna play 'Waitin’ on the Cable Guy'?"

"He walked in, said he was a visiting scholar, and made himself at home."

Investments: Remember, Time Heals All Stocks.

Portfolio, 2014 - For a richer enjoyment, allow to age.

Waiting to do the second coat was the worst part. It was like watching paint dry.

"I think my Harry must be practicing some sort of Tantric fishing. He'll be at it for hours and not catch a thing."

Snail crossing

'You wouldn't believe how hard it is for me to unwind after work.'

Clancy Strip:At a Restaurant

"Your call is important to us. Your estimated wait time is less than five hours."

Women

"I am staying ‘present,’ and presently she’s annoying me!"

'Your novel has an up-to-the-moment breaking news quality. We intend to publish it in 2012.'

Road work next 15 years.

A knowledge of where the fish are likely to be located can save hours of frustration.

'This is wonderful. It will help millions of people.'

"We already changed our phone service to something or other last week, so we don't need whatever it is you have."

'Sure, long waits don't bother you. You've served time.'

'I like to spend my train journeys reading fiction.' (He looks at Rail Timetable. Sign says 'Delays expected'.)

"I see many gifts. They say do not open till Christmas."

Seven males, ranging in age from a baby to an old man, wait in a line monitored by a uniformed guard.

Instant Gratification service desk (with a long queue and delay)

'I DID work out today, doc. Sitting all afternoon in your waiting room was a real exercise in frustration!'