After meeting with her 3-person anesthesiology team, Conk was finally wheeled into the OR at 2.

Jane and I retired to the nearest Irish bar, where the bartender’s name is Daisy!

Nothing has happened yet. We’re still waiting in the pre-op area for the OR to be free. Had a quick visit from Dr. Smith, but it may be another hour before he can get started.

Daisies from the restaurant where Jane and I had dinner last night.

Well, I am sitting in a room with Peg and Jane waiting to get hooked up to a heparin drip. Such a looonng day, or should I say it was a long wait to be admitted. Poor P & J!

Backing up a little here. Met up with Dancy for a 4 hour lunch on Saturday! We hadn’t seen each other since we were 10 years old at Happy Hollow Camp! Her family moved to Kenya that year, and so much had transpired in both of our lives that we hardly scratched the surface.

Then I drove to Baltimore to be with old friends and my Kiwi neighbors at Susan and Conrad Graeber’s beautiful home. Look at the beautiful socks that I received, in addition to a great dinner and fun with friends.

My last day at home I had another welcome distraction when Crystal and Lori dropped by. Weather was great, so we sat on the deck. They gave a thoughtful care package to Peg and Jane for use when waiting around. They even got rice crispy treats for Peg! Of course my fave is the package of M&Ms!

Lydia drove us to NYC city today. We got there in record time. That is one efficient driver!

Since we were so early we went to a Mexican restaurant close to the hospital. Peg models her new shirt.

Peg and Jane are staying at The Edge Hotel, which is close by. Here is their view.

Another sign!

Look what is right outside my room SE Greer! The Daisy signs continue!

Nurses have been Nancy and Ancy. They are both lovely.

I plan to sleep soon. I have ear plugs and an sleep mask. Maybe I can get them to give me a pill too?

Will be rolled out for surgery about 11am tomorrow.