Today I went to the grocery store. It was about 1 pm. Apparently, that is when every retired individual in Sarasota goes to the grocery store. They almost gave me a heart attack! I was trying to mind my own business and get my groceries without running into anybody, but I soon found that my main concern was not running into somebody, but getting run over.
Mercy! One would think that 60, 70, and 80 year olds would saunter through the store. Oh no, no. They charge. If you unfortunately happen to be in their way, they don't stop until you move, they just keep pushing their metal battering ram towards you. In the space of an hour, I was only seconds away from being flattened numerous times. By the time I had all my groceries, and was finally on my way to the car, I wanted to burst into tears. I never knew grocery shopping was a full contact sport. I'll have to start going after 5 pm. Maybe by that time of the day I will be able to enjoy the grocery shopping experience without fearing for my life.
1 comment:
Sounds like these snowbirds are more aggressive than the ones back home. Maybe they are trying to make it feel just like home. hehehe We'll take my mom and she can run them all over for you.
lisa
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