Snakes Socks on a Plane

So I was sitting on an airplane, yarn in hand, needles ready, and a sock pattern that was mistyped. What to do? Try to remember how I had knit a similar pair of socks a year ago.  So I began the darned things, hoping that it would all turn out ok.  Magical thinking runs in the family.
This snaky pair of socks was what I came up with. Many mistakes, but I tried to hide them in the photo.

The heels and toes are a little wonky, but still wearable.
Take away: always bring the necessary well written instructions and leave nothing to memory.