Even MORE unexpected occurrences.

[xaq_the_aereon]

Well, the good news is that Dad's surgery went without a hitch, and once he's off the "Get Better Faster" Equipment they hooked him up to, he should be good as new.

The arm sling part of the GBFE was not a surprise. The IV-drip ball supplying localized anesthetic, however, was a bit unexpected....the real dose of WTFery here, however, is the device they hooked him up to in order to keep his shoulder cold and soothed.

It is literally an ice chest with a motorized pump and hose to circulate cold water up and around it. I am not kidding, we could honest-to-God be using the device to cool and relax his shoulder to keep a 12-pack of Coor's nice and fresh. (Fortunately, neither of us drinks, so that won't be happening).

Still, he's taking it all in stride rather nicely...looking forward to seeing how airport security deals with it when we go home. XD

Comments

[xaq.livejournal.com]

My mileage definitely varies on that, due to understanding the logic behind that bit of apparent nonsense.

I do like how his story apparently gives the idea that LEOs can fly armed whenever they feel like it, though. It's a load of crap, but an amusing load of crap.

In any case, though...while I've been out of this particular job for a month now, I think I remember how to get him through security with that stuff. :b I'm pretty sure we'll be checking the ice chest anyway; it has to be plugged in to operate, and when has a 737 Combi had plugs available to the passengers?

[anher.livejournal.com]

I didn't get the impression that a LEO could fly armed whenever they wished. What it looked like to me is that when the officer in question was headed somewhere and needed to be armed he would show his badge and the required form.