I
was in between snowstorms and contractors and had reached the point where a
trip to CVS sounded as exciting as MardiGras
in Rio . I gathered a bagful of donations for our local
survival center and saddled up for a day of errands.
The
car in front of me and I were motoring along at a reasonable speed when he
suddenly slammed on his brakes, and so of course did I.
In front of him a dented sedan was taking a right – without signaling – into
where else? a collision repair shop.
Donations made, I reached Home Depot and was
waiting to turn in when a woman passed in the opposite direction. Next to her
on the front seat sat a beautiful golden retriever, apparently so well-loved
that her owner needed to have her as close as possible – in the most dangerous
seat in the car, popularly known as The Death Seat.
My
Home Depot visit completed, I pulled into my doctor’s parking lot, comfortably
early for my appointment. This was important, because all reminders from his
office came with the admonition to arrive at least 10 minutes before the
appointment or dire things like re-scheduling might be necessary. It was clear
they took promptness very seriously. I went to the door and found it locked. My
appointment might have been at 1:00 ,
but their doors are locked from 12:00
to 1:00 .
I
passed the time with a small local newspaper and learned about boys’ soccer in
the neighboring town, what the girl scouts were up to, and where the best place
for breakfast might be. All the ads were for local businesses and the one I
especially liked was the shoe store that magnanimously advertised that it would
measure customers’ feet for free.
Last
stop – grocery store. I entered with only one recyclable grocery bag since this
was going to be a quick trip, after all. When I exited a half hour later I
needed a cart to get everything to my car. I put my $79 gallon of milk in my
car, errands completed.
So...pretty much an ordinary day yes lol?
ReplyDeletebetter you than me. I hated driving in the snow and ice the one year I lived in chicago. and I wrecked my boyfriends VW van skidding in it.
ReplyDeleteI stopped taking those 1 pm appointments--I hate waiting in the hall.
ReplyDeleteI so understand your $79.00 gallon of milk. I can have two things on my list and come out loaded down. Wonder if there is a 12 step program for that.
ReplyDeleteThey are trying to build a CVS in this town, and it's been a controversial ride.
ReplyDeletePatti explained why a gallon of milk cost $79.00. I'm a little slow!
ReplyDeleteLaughing at the $79 gallon of milk. when I go into a store just for milk, I go to the dairy section, get the milk and go straight to checkout. I have to watch my pennies.
ReplyDeleteThat doesn't mean I haven't occasionally gone in for one thing and bought more, but very rarely and not since I retired.
You had an interesting day of observations. I am certain it must have been better than staying at home...CVS I am not familiar with that store:)
ReplyDeleteA handful of observations can tell so many stories! Good ones.
ReplyDeleteWe have a warehouse store CostCo, which we used to call the $100 store, now it is the $150 store.
Oh my gosh! Glad I haven't put on any eye make-up yet. I needed a good laugh. What a typical day, but no one can't describe it like you! I liked the shoe store that measures customers' feet for free!
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