A Waiting Game

The KHT had a taster session booked, at a not too nearby college, so we decided to look around some shops and have lunch in the town closest to the college, before dropping her off. Unfortunately, the Taster Day has coincided with the KHT getting her first cold in ages.

We wandered into reception just ahead of the allotted time, expecting to see the tutors and a small group of students.
Instead, there is one other parent and student,
plus a couple of receptionists.
"I have come to enroll!" announced the KHT.
"No, you have come for a Taster Day..." I reminded her.
The receptionists looked at each other,
and we were invited to take a seat.
Frantic phone calls ensued.
Finally, the receptionist announced that the Taster Day has been canceled.
"You should have had  a letter or a phone call..."
"Well, we haven't had either!"
"The Taster Day will be rearranged for June, but don't worry, they are sending someone over from another college, to take the two students who have turned up, on a tour of this college."
"OK. Shall I come back and collect her at an earlier time?"
"Yes, that will be a good idea."
We agree that I will return at 3:30pm.
"But Mum!" interjected the KHT, "It says it finishes at 4pm," waving the letter outlining the itinerary.
"Yes, but you are now having a tour, not a taster day, so it will probably be finished earlier."
I departed,
leaving her with extra supplies of tissues,
but taking her wellies with me,
as the receptionist successfully convinced the KHT that she would not require them that afternoon.





We headed off to view a couple of churches,
returning just before 3:30pm, as agreed.







"Goodness is it 3:30 already?"
The Receptionist greeted me upon my return.
I took a seat.
Time passed.
No sign of the KHT.

Finally, I enquired of the receptionist if she told the Tutor I was returning at 3:30pm.
It transpired that she didn't.
4pm comes and goes.
Still no sign of the KHT.

"All teaching ends at 4:30pm.." said the receptionist helpfully...

Finally, she phoned the Tutor's mobile and is able to pass on the good news that they are on their way back to reception.

The KHT has had a wonderful time and even held a snake!

Now we wait, for the letter canceling the Taster Day,
and the letter rearranging the Taster Day,
but which will appear first?