Christmas Break Tales...I had every intention of sending this post out, but never found the time.
So the other day I had to do the dreaded "big" grocery run...... I am not a fan of these trips to put it mildly. If I have a list it tends to help, although list or no list I can't seem to process a thought! This turns into time, I don't have to spare, wasted.
On to the story...
Did I mention that our Kroger is remodeling?? Yep! Right in the middle of the holiday season! I get it, I really do. There really isn't a good time to do a remodel, but I will say I think there is a very bad time for it. And this is it! There is no "I'm going to run in really quick and grab a few things..." Nope! Paper plates in the chip aisle where it has been for 20 …show more content…
I was stepping back a bit waiting my turn to grab an item and I see now that this lady took the opportunity to flee... He was a talker!! Ugh!! Now, I don't want to be rude, but I just didn't want to do it!!
Small talk.... I hate it! Especially with strangers! But, this wasn't just small talk. No, he wanted to comment on everything in my cart!! Well just go ahead and beat me. I hate that!!! But, I was raised right, so I say, "Yeah, that popcorn is good. No, I haven't tried the gourmet kind", and so forth. Not too bad because I got away quickly. Whew!
Or so I thought..... I naturally forgot several things on my list with one being toilet paper. As soon as I turn the corner to go down the aisle I saw him. (Damnit!!) The very moment we made eye contact I knew I was doomed. He hits the pedal and stops right beside me and proceeds to go into detail about how high the price of toilet paper is, "We have to have it, so what are we to do?" was his remark. Quite loud and with a lot of people around, might I add! Now, how do you even respond to this? I don't even remember what I said in response! Thankfully feminine hygiene, or gas relief medicine, were not on my list because I wasn't going to tempt
So the other day I had to do the dreaded "big" grocery run...... I am not a fan of these trips to put it mildly. If I have a list it tends to help, although list or no list I can't seem to process a thought! This turns into time, I don't have to spare, wasted.
On to the story...
Did I mention that our Kroger is remodeling?? Yep! Right in the middle of the holiday season! I get it, I really do. There really isn't a good time to do a remodel, but I will say I think there is a very bad time for it. And this is it! There is no "I'm going to run in really quick and grab a few things..." Nope! Paper plates in the chip aisle where it has been for 20 …show more content…
I was stepping back a bit waiting my turn to grab an item and I see now that this lady took the opportunity to flee... He was a talker!! Ugh!! Now, I don't want to be rude, but I just didn't want to do it!!
Small talk.... I hate it! Especially with strangers! But, this wasn't just small talk. No, he wanted to comment on everything in my cart!! Well just go ahead and beat me. I hate that!!! But, I was raised right, so I say, "Yeah, that popcorn is good. No, I haven't tried the gourmet kind", and so forth. Not too bad because I got away quickly. Whew!
Or so I thought..... I naturally forgot several things on my list with one being toilet paper. As soon as I turn the corner to go down the aisle I saw him. (Damnit!!) The very moment we made eye contact I knew I was doomed. He hits the pedal and stops right beside me and proceeds to go into detail about how high the price of toilet paper is, "We have to have it, so what are we to do?" was his remark. Quite loud and with a lot of people around, might I add! Now, how do you even respond to this? I don't even remember what I said in response! Thankfully feminine hygiene, or gas relief medicine, were not on my list because I wasn't going to tempt