At the hospital where Kathy is staying, they are upgrading the elevators. The new ones not only display the floors as they go by, they also announce the selected floor when you arrive.

Unfortunately, they need to improve the synthesized voice. While the floor number is clear, the word “floor” sounds more like a belch.

The first time that I rode the elevator, I happened to be standing right next to the speaker when it burped. Of course, people gave me a funny look. I, on the other hand, burst out laughing which only added to my embarrassment.

I am sure that they will eventually get the bugs worked out, but in the mean time, it is rather humorous. “Fifth uuurrr”. This is where I get off.