Are you kidding me?

I had the following conversation with the receptionist at my eye doctor's office when I called to set up an appointment.

Me:  I was calling to schedule an appointment.  I just got a reminder postcard in the mail.

Receptionist: Ok, what was the date and time on the postcard?

Me:  Monday the 17th at 5:15.

Receptionist:  So you must be Traci.  Does that time work for you?

Me:  Yes.

Receptionist:  I'm sorry.  We don't have a doctor in the office that day.  Is there another day that works for you?

Me:  Sure, ok.  I could pretty much come any evening that week after about 5:00.

Receptionist:  We have Tuesday at 11:30 or 3:00.

Me:  Is there anything in the evening?

Receptionist:  How about Monday the 17th at 5:30?

Me:  I thought the doctor wasn't in that day.

Receptionist:  He will be in that day actually.

Me:  Ok??? That would be fine.

Receptionist: Ok, Stacy, I've got you down for Monday the 17th at 5:30.

I'm not holding my breath that the doctor will be there on Monday, or if he is there, that I will have an appointment set up to see him.  It will certainly be interesting to see.