Christina Websell wrote:

Well, I decided I ought to make an appointment with my doctor, so I phoned
yesterday after I got home from work. It took half an hour to get through,
their phone was continually engaged.
"Could I make an appointment to see one of the doctors, please?"

"If you want an appointment this week, you have to phone at 8 a.m each day."

"Okay, thanks.."

Now why did I say that, and then put the phone down?? It's not convenient
for me to phone at 8 a.m. I am in the shower then, to leave for work at
8.15 to get there for 9.
At one minute past 8 (I've done this before) the phone is continually
engaged until about 9, and by that time all the appointments are gone.
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Unfortunately getting an appointment to see my GP is about as hard for
me as it is for you, Christina
Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for you to get lucky and get an
appointment to see your GP really soon,
Polonca and Soncek