Several weeks ago the Micro manager was scheduled for an ultrasound at the local lab. Neither one of us were in great condition. I had just had my surgery. Her mobility is not good. It was icy.
I tried to find a parking spot that was close to the entrance and the least ice.
When her appointment ended she was in another part of the building. We walked back but were on the wrong floor. Oh there's an elevator! Great!
What the Micro Manager wants to do at times does not fit with the plan. So instead of going out the door to where the car was closest, she got it in her head to go down a floor and out another door. For some reason she thought this was the best route.
Well we got on the elevator and the fun started. It must have been an elevator from pioneer days. The controls were two egg size buttons. One for up and one for down. So right away we started experimenting. There was nothing to tell you where you were. We went up and down for a while. Then the debate started and it got louder and louder. Finally, we got to the floor we were looking for but couldn't see how to open the door. Staff were outside yelling and trying to tell us what to do. Finally, we clicked on something and the door opened. When we stepped out, I said, "I'm not with her!"
Staff could hardly stop themselves from laughing but kept it together. I'm sure they had a big laugh when we left..
I've never been on an elevator with so few instructions. I'm sure many people have the same experience we did.
Now I am wondering what floor you came out on, was it where your car was?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chuckle. We have had a not dissimilar experience in a hospital.
ReplyDeleteToo funny. I can imagine the staff chuckling to themselves. So are you saying your wife is stubborn?
ReplyDeleteSounds funny now, but I’m sure it wasn’t at the time. I rarely took the parking garage elevator when I was working for fear of getting stuck. RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteRed and the Micro Manager, lost mid-ride,
ReplyDeleteTwo buttons, no clues, up, down, inside.
At last the doors opened, the crowd had a stare,
Red smiled and said, “I’m not with her.” 😄
I can't imagine what a weird elevator that must have been, with only two buttons.
ReplyDelete...I used to always take the stairs...but now I also take the elevator, although I don't like it...and certainly not when I'm alone.
ReplyDeleteHello Red,
ReplyDeleteI would be happy just the elevator doors open so I could get out.
I wish you and yours all the best in 2026, a happy and healthy New Year!
Sounds funny but scary too. I'm not a fan of elevators, once got stuck in one for a bit.
ReplyDelete:) :)
ReplyDeleteMy elevator story involves getting stuck halfway between floors in the elevator at Owen Sound's art gallery. It took staff about half an hour to get it fixed so we could get out!
ReplyDeleteI have had my elevator adventures. The crazy ones are when you get on an elevator, go to the floor you need to discover it has delivered you to the wrong wing!
ReplyDeleteWhew! Glad you got home. Did MicroManager at least follow you to the car and home? The elevator sounds old enough to have needed at attendant present like the 1920s to 1940s, eh? Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteHilarious but…
ReplyDeleteI just read that to my wife (She Who Must Be Obeyed). We both laughed but I was thinking, "I'm with him!"
ReplyDeleteWell, that was a memorable experience.
ReplyDeleteWell, that was fun for me, was it for you?
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