Was due back at the the gob surgery yesterday.
Read my appontment card the night before.
Got there 10 mins. early.
receptionist: Sorry, no appointment marked down for you.
me: well it's booked for 12:30 I'm sure
receptionist: wait there
receptionist: in loud voice in front of all in the waiting room....YOU WERE DUE IN AT 09:00!
me: very
. Sorry, but I could have sworn the appointment card said 12:30
receptionist: have you got the card then?
me: no, sorry, it's at home.
receptionist: proudly showing me the appointment book.
...well there you are then.
me: profuse apologies for being such a cock and wasting everyones time
receptionist: next monday at 12:20 then, and I'll write it down for you AGAIN.
me: apologies again, and skulks off quickly with a very red face.
I get home and check the time on the card......
04/11/2009 @ 12:30!!! The bear will be seeking verbal revenge next week....and major discount.