Waiting List Warrior Pillows

'They kept cancelling his operation so he decided to do it himself with the help of NHS Direct.'

'The doctor's busy. Can you come back when you're better?'

"Slight misunderstanding...the 2000 isn't the target...it's the years it might take to reach the target!"

'No appointments are available for the next three months, but you can always call in to the doctor's talk show.'

"Hello, Mrs Price! Long time no see."

Burning the midnight oil.

Working hours.

La Table

The Ferocious Viking Wiener Dog

'No, Mr. Simmons, your MR images aren't in yet. We have older equipment, which takes a little longer to process.'

You're next, Mr. Kimble - right after his apple danish.

'And I love the part when he finds out that it was his brother all along!'

Pull an all-nighter?

Covid and Restarting School

'Sorry the doctor is running behind. You can keep today's appointment or I can fit you in tomorrow...whichever comes first.'

'I think it has reached critical mass.'

"I think I see your deadline approaching."

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

'You think you have it rough. Try organizing a waiting room.'

Quicksands of time

"The doctor says Tia Carmen is resting now...he's encouraging all family visitors to go home. We'll see you back here tomorrow."

Clancy Strip:At a Restaurant

"My five least favorite words in the world: By End of the Day Friday!"

'You're too aggressive.'

'This is taking longer than my stay in hospital!'

'I'll take #1.'

"The doctor will see you in a week - if you could still be ill a week on Wednesday."

"I wrote another five hundred words. Can I have another cookie?"

'Tell the doctor I'll be with him in another page and a half.'

"I have to get this project finished."

"Well, if you want my blood pressure lower don't keep waiting two hours to see you."

'Have I been waiting long? Well, I guess so. I was forty three years old when I came in.'

Wal Max - Complaints Department

"Sorry about the long wait, but good news. Other than long waits in waiting rooms, I can't find any other causes for your irritability."

Motivation Coach