[Crowbob]

Yep. Mine was a venomous sting.

The follow-up story:

Upon discharge, the doc’s strong advice was unnecessarily adamant as I did not want to do this again. He said get an epi-pen and hastily dispatch yourself to the nearest ER if you EVER get stung again.

So I did just that.

Admitting nurse Ratchet asked if she could help and what is your emergency?

I told her I got stung and am here on doctor’s orders.

How do you feel?

I feel great!

Have a seat.

So I did. With the latest National Geographic on my lap to soon be read.

My name was called about a half hour later, so into the examination room I go.

Doc asked why are you here?

I got stung and I’m allergic and was told to get to the ER if stung again. Which I was. I feel great.

No symptoms?

I’m a little red where The Attack happened but otherwise, I’m starving to death.

You have an epic-pen?

Two.

Did you use them?

No. They expired about two years ago.

Tell you what; let’s just pretend you are not here and never were so we can save me a lot of my time with paperwork and your insurance company a lot of money.

Fair enough, I said.

Good by.

Same to you.