We're going camping in the mountains next weekend with some families from our Sunday School class. We usually have a potluck on one of the nights, but since it's a smaller group going this year, I thought perhaps I should look into an alternative. I've seen a restaurant in the little village about 4 miles from the campground, so I thought I'd look into that. HA!!! Wait'll you read this--stay with me here!
I found the restaurant/lodge on the Internet. There are some pictures of it--it looks like a rustic mountain restaurant, just about what you'd expect. The website said that they're open weekends, but it didn't give a menu or anything like that, so I tried to call. The regular phone number said that they were closed & to call Dr somebody at the "office in Pacific Beach". It was a little muffled, so I wasn't sure exactly what she said. I called the alternative number and it's a dentist's office!! I got the voice mail there too, saying that they're closed for vacation, but if you want to reach Dr so-and-so about the Lodge, call this number. Sheesh, this is getting to be a pain. So I called the 3rd number, and come to find out it's the dentist's cell phone! Following is the best I can do with a transcript:
WD (weird dentist): Top o' the afternoon!!
me (taken aback): uh, hello. I'm calling about the Lodge & Restaurant.
WD: yes?
me: I'm coming up there with a large group to camp, and would like to know if the restaurant can accomodate a group of about 20 for dinner.
WD: camp? In Mt Laguna?
me (wondering why he cares): Yes, in the El Prado Group site, down the road.
WD: oh. And you have a large group, so you're staying in the group camp.
me (duh!) Yes, and we're interested in coming to the Restaurant for dinner.
WD: Have you been to our restaurant? Have you seen our website?
me: No, that's why I'm calling. I'd like to know if you can accomodate our group. I'm looking at your website right now.
WD: You're coming for dinner?
me: Yes
WD: Or lunch? Because we can't mix lunch & dinner. It's too hard, in that type of establishment.
me: Dinner.
WD: What'll you be having?
me: I don't know. What do you have on the menu? (I can't believe I'm having this conversation)
WD: Menu? Isn't the menu on the website?
me: No.
WD: Oh, that's right, we meant to put that up there, but haven't yet. I'll have to do that. We're in the middle of changing our menu.
me. Oh.
(my baby on my lap squeals)
WD: Is that a little child bothering you??
me: (embarassed chuckle) well, my baby is here.
WD: Why don't you call me back after you take care of that.
me: (stunned) Sure. Bye.
OK, folks, if you are ever in the area, you are free to go check out the Lodge & Restaurant, but I won't be setting foot in it anytime soon!! I'm still stunned as I recall this conversation! (Though I hope you found it at least amusing!)
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