The silver lining

[Thunderbird+]

An old guy was laying in his hospital bed, when the doctor came to do his round's The doctor tells the patient that he has some good news and some bad news. Patient, Okay doc I can take it, hit me with the bad news first. Doc, I am afraid I have to inform you that we are going to have to amputate both your legs. O'h my god the old man gasps....hang on doc whats the good news ? Doc, errrrrm O'h yeah the Scottsman in the next bed has kindly offered to buy your slippers.