Yesterday was Melbourne Cup day (Australia's biggest horse race).
I read a Letter in the Newspaper (Newcastle Herald; Letters) from a rather irate husband. This rocked me:
It seems a lady is 8 months pregnant but having major problems.
Her husband took her to her specialist who stated the birth would have to be effected immediately.
He (specialist) rang the Private Hospital to make emergent arrangements for an operation.
What was the earliest possible time it could be fitted in?
Hospital: Friday, 5 or 6 days away.
Specialist : Must be sooner than that, as it is an emergency!
Hospital : Afraid no possibility on Tuesday, that is Melbourne Cup Day and we dont do anything on that day!!
What are we coming to in this country that a B.... Horserace takes top priority over all else.