The sun was shining brightly when I woke this morning. Most of the snow is gone. I had my bare minimum of coffee, then hit the shower. I was out the door by 11:00 .....
So, I move a little slower these days. I drove myself to the store! First time I have gone anywhere on my own in over a month. I hit four stores and took my time meandering slowly, gathering all the items on my list ...... and a few other things. My pantry was looking bare. It was time to restock the basics.
He Who loves me offered to go with me. You know, that offer they make with that look in their eye that begs you to say no? The look of relief on his face when I denied him the pleasure of escorting me was priceless.
I hate shopping with him. He doesn't shop the way I like to. I am thorough. I scan the aisles carefully, lest I miss a bargain. You never know what could be lurking in the clearance section! I have a couple of consignment stores I like to browse. Sometimes I leave with nothing, but today I lucked out. Scored a king bedspread for a mere $7! Faded light blue, but I can dye it. I end up washing mine every week. Paw prints .....
So, I had a good day, just pondered the last bit of advice from my erstwhile chauffeur as I drove along. "Stay away from the semi's." I nodded okay when he said it, as I walked out the door. Didn't really register until I was on my way. As I replayed the words in my mind, all I could think was "do what?"
I was on I-70. More semi's than cars travel that road. I have no idea how one would avoid them. Did he think I was going to pull over every time I saw a truck, or maybe I was supposed to outrun them? I still have no idea how to stay away from semi's on a main coast to coast trucking path.
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my most current sister-in-law loves to hunt bargains. that's all she does all day. and then she buys the stuff. unfortunately, their house is well on it's way to becoming a pathway house. the basement part which was built out with two bedrooms and a big living room area with a kitchenette can no longer be used for anything since it is packed to the gills with her bargains.
I think, to stay away from big trucks, I might remain in the slow lane and not pass them going uphill and let them pass me back going downhill. I would just stay behind, slow down until they got farther ahead, then resume my normal speed. Of course that doesn't work if new ones keep passing you...
Is HeWho known for making up riddles?
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