Remember, Remember, The Fifth Of October
(I’m taking a nap at home when I get a call from my dentist’s office. They have been sending me texts and e-mails for months reminding me to get a cleaning done. I kept forgetting.)
Receptionist: *after the usual formalities* “We’d like to get you scheduled for your cleaning, if you have a moment.”
Me: “Sure, sorry. I kept forgetting.”
Receptionist: “It happens. I don’t have any openings until mid-November, unfortunately. I have several in December.”
Me: “Oh… that far out, huh? I guess I better schedule now then.”
Receptionist: “What days work best for you?”
Me: “Any, I’m really flexible.”
Receptionist: “Mondays are okay?”
Me: “Yes, that’s fine.”
Receptionist: “Ok, I have one on the 5th at 11 am.”
Me: *quickly does the math… November 5th falls on a Thursday* “Um, sure?”
Receptionist: “Great! See you October 5th at 11 am.”
Me: *hangs up and turns to husband* “I think we need a new dentist office.”