Random call of the day

[mousme]

Me: "GRC-RCMP Montréal bonjour, good evening!"

Elderly Lady: "Yes, hello. I'm calling for some information."

Me: "Yes, how can I help you?"

EL: "I'm having an argument with a friend. She says Newfoundland is an hour and a half ahead of us, and I say it's two hours. Which is it?"

Me: "Uh, you do realize you're calling the RCMP, right?"

EL: "Yes, I'm sorry to disturb you, but I know you people travel a lot, so I figured you'd know."

Me: "Uh, okay. Well, Newfoundland is one and a half hours ahead of Québec."

EL: *disappointed* "Really?"

Me: "Yes."

EL: "Oh. Well, thank you!"

Me: *headdesk*

Comments

[karine.livejournal.com]

*gigglesnort*

[luvenditti.livejournal.com]

ditto!

[caitlin.livejournal.com]

d'oh!

The other question is: Was the call the least bit entertaining?

[diggerlicious.livejournal.com]

Yes Madam, Newfoundland is seven hours behind Quebec.

[zercool.livejournal.com]

Actually, twenty two and a half - but it's tomorrow.

[diggerlicious.livejournal.com]

Good point! Maintains the RCMP's penchant for honesty but adds a little spice to the question.

[zercool.livejournal.com]

Ranks right up there with, "How are the roads between here and (pick a city)?" or, "How are the roads in (pick a city)?"

My stock answer is either, "I don't know. You'll find out if/when you get there." Or, "Slippery and snow covered."

People are always so disappointed when they hear that the roads aren't closed. Sorry kids - the county just Doesn't Do That.