Tuesday found me going to see my Dermatologist at the VA. I also had to have blood drawn. The tests required that I not eat anything or drink anything until after the test. All I can say about this test is that it is cruel and unusual treatment!
The blood tests were first, and the nicest thing happened! The technician and I were talking and she asked me how old I was. I told her 62 (as I am very close to this age now) and she was startled! You do not look sixty-two! She exclaimed!
After that, I headed up to Dermatology. I was speaking with the Nurse first, and Brian was amazed at how wonderful I looked. He asked us if we wanted our Flu shots? Why yes, yes we did! So he went off and got two doses. One for Jack and one for me.
My dermatologist was also amazed at the new svelte me. It’s fun to see people’s reactions.
I had two small lesions that were burnt off. Nothing terrible and then before we knew it, we were on our way home.
Now here is where it gets weird.
As we drove along the Highway, we saw State Police everywhere. Then I noticed that they were no longer allowing new cars onto the Highway. At one point it was our lone car and a couple of dozen State Police vehicles. The center lane pull-offs were blocked with heavy State Trucks.
I asked Jack if something might have happened? Another terrorist attack? But we turned on the radio and found out that Vice President Pence was flying in for a rally and this measure was taken to stop the terrorists that have been plaguing our country.
That said, it felt very odd and this is something I hope and pray I never have to get used to.
It sure makes you feel good to get complements!!
I have lived and/or worked in NYC, and have frequently been inconvenienced by the motorcades of dignitaries. We are used to it, but in your area…it would feel weird to me.