Doctor: "You have to take these pills daily for the rest of your life"

Patient: "But the box says: 'Take for six weeks only?' "

Doctor: "That's what I said!"

It was only then, that I saw what was on the road ahead: it was lined with small tanks, troops, people in national dress, and lots of bunting.  I started the
motor and moved out. Immediately, people started cheering and waving flags at us. As we rode, the troops stood to attention; some saluted, with Keith returning the salute.
Then the penny dropped - all of the looking at the watches bit, meant someone was running late and we were being sent through as a distraction, until the main cavalcade arrived. Someone in that tent had a sense of humour! I thought, "Right, this is something we had never done," so I decided to give them a good show and rode slowly, giving people plenty of time to wave their flags and cheer... and we even received some flowers in return.
Then I wondered about the real cavalcade: if there would be any cheering and bunting left for them? I hoped there was some left for them, as we now seemed to be using it all up. We had been told to expect the unexpected, and it had happened.
Scooter Nomads Book 2  Edsel Ward  p19