Waiting Room Survivor Gifts

'Yes, I fasted for the blood test, if you count the four hours in the waiting room.'

"Actually, I didn't become dizzy and nauseous until I started inhaling the scent strips in the waiting room magazines."

'I have another doctor, but I like your magazines better.'

'Well, good morning Mr. Daniel, have a seat in our waiting room.'

'We have only the current periodicals. For other issues, you might try the doctor's waiting room next door.'

"Please fill out these forms. We don't need them for anything, but you're making me nervous staring at your watch."

'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.

'Time for your pills.'

'Thanks, but I don't expect you to chew my food for me.'

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

Medical Center.

"I'll have someone come in and prep you for the bill."

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

'The doctor will be right with you shortly, he's finishing medical school.'

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

B.O.H.I.C.A. Memorial

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

'You've waited on hold 45 minutes just to speak to my boss? Seriously, sir, get a life!'

'I'll take #1.'

'Guess who I bumped into today? EVERYBODY!'

'I believe you were first.'

'I think you'll find that I'm next. . .'

"Your condition appears to have deteriorated considerably since your last cheque bounced."

'I told you we should have packed a lunch.'

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

'The hospital food was terrible, but the savings were substantial.'

"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."

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

'I don't need to exercise to lose weight. The odor in this locker room suppressed all my appetite.'

"The lines are a bit slow today...so here's something to help pass the time!"

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

"The doctor would like to know if anyone else out here needs surgery before he puts his stuff away."

"You appear to have caught that bug that's been going around my waiting room."

"When did we switch from magazines to musical instruments?"