This may be a bit off topic, but if you are looking for something to do while on bedrest, pick up either of Jeff Dunhams DVD's. He's a ventriliquist (and amazingly good). Both DVD's are absolutely hilarious and I think you'd enjoy them.
The reason why I thought of this: One of the dolls is an older gentlemen named Walter. So now that we have two Walter threads up, everytime I see the name it reminds me of Jeff Dunham's Walter character. So now of course I picture Pete's Walter to look like the doll Walter. Boy do I hope I'm wrong. But maybe you'll see some other similarities in the two Walters. Take care.