Some of you may know that the healthcare system in England is very different from what we have in the States. It's a national healthcare system where everyone is covered free of charge. Of course, you pay for it in your paycheck via taxes, but technically it's free. Undergoing this process last month was not too difficult. I applied for coverage and simply had to give proof of address here in England. Kylie and I went in to get some refills on our medications and found it to be quite efficient. I was also impressed to see that the healthcare center had a pharmacy on the ground floor. Earlier that morning, I noticed there was a circle drive in front of the building, next to the window of the pharmacy (see picture). I guess I got too comfortable with the idea of convenience, and I just couldn't resist commenting on the window. I nodded in that direction and asked, "So, is this a drive-thru?" Kylie practically melted in embarrassment next to me as the cashier gave me a blank stare and simply said, "Pickup in 45 minutes." Are we the only ones that appreciate never having to get our of your car??? (and does that window NOT look like a drive-thru???!!!)
05 September 2007
Americans say the Darndest Things
Some of you may know that the healthcare system in England is very different from what we have in the States. It's a national healthcare system where everyone is covered free of charge. Of course, you pay for it in your paycheck via taxes, but technically it's free. Undergoing this process last month was not too difficult. I applied for coverage and simply had to give proof of address here in England. Kylie and I went in to get some refills on our medications and found it to be quite efficient. I was also impressed to see that the healthcare center had a pharmacy on the ground floor. Earlier that morning, I noticed there was a circle drive in front of the building, next to the window of the pharmacy (see picture). I guess I got too comfortable with the idea of convenience, and I just couldn't resist commenting on the window. I nodded in that direction and asked, "So, is this a drive-thru?" Kylie practically melted in embarrassment next to me as the cashier gave me a blank stare and simply said, "Pickup in 45 minutes." Are we the only ones that appreciate never having to get our of your car??? (and does that window NOT look like a drive-thru???!!!)
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Looks like a drive-thru to me! Of course, I still trying to figure out how to run errands with two kids. :)
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