Finding Nemo, the untold saga!
Today I went to the mall an hour before it opened so that I could use my ticket to get the just released Finding Nemo DVD. I was the first one there. But I was also the only one waiting. So, I decided to window peer (can't even say shop since all the stores were closed and I am so broke I can't even call it window shopping anymore) and waste time.
I don't know if it is an Oregon thing, or if I never noticed this before because I go to a mall like once every three months and always in the eve and never on the weekends. But there was a slew of elderly people speed walking around the mall. Some were strolling, some gimping, and a few were pushing a walker with all their might. But most were speed walking. I mean the gust these folks left in their wake knocked me back a few feet. It is pretty sad when a 70-year-old is in better shape than you. I gave up about 20 minutes in and sat outside the Disney Store.
Then 5 minutes before the store opens 4 couples show up and check their watches. So I quietly stand up, and wait for the gate to open. I was not crowding anyone, no need, I had a pre-purchased voucher and the entrance is very large. But one woman looked me up and down like I had just threatened to take the last Krispy Kreme on earth! Whoa there Bessy Heifer, just standing up.
So when the clerk opens the gate, Bessy stampedes in, plows her way to the Nemo movie stand at the back of the store. I calmly walked to the counter, with my ticket in my hand. She ends up charging the cash register like it was a red cape and huffs at the clerk like she just shouted "O'ley!"
Now here is the real shocker ... the clerk turns to me and said "I bet you would like to pick up your movie?"
"I was here first." Ms. Heifer snorted.
"Actually, I noticed this woman sitting outside over 15 minutes ago, and she has already paid, so all I have to do is this..." She puts the Nemo movie in the bag, and smiles. "It is a really horrible cold day out there, take it home, curl up and enjoy!"
"Thank you so much. Have a great day!" I replied with righteous indignation.
I thought Bessy was going to drop a calf right there.
Every once in a while you do get really good service. If I had more than 13 cents in my wallet, I would have given her a tip.
I don't know if it is an Oregon thing, or if I never noticed this before because I go to a mall like once every three months and always in the eve and never on the weekends. But there was a slew of elderly people speed walking around the mall. Some were strolling, some gimping, and a few were pushing a walker with all their might. But most were speed walking. I mean the gust these folks left in their wake knocked me back a few feet. It is pretty sad when a 70-year-old is in better shape than you. I gave up about 20 minutes in and sat outside the Disney Store.
Then 5 minutes before the store opens 4 couples show up and check their watches. So I quietly stand up, and wait for the gate to open. I was not crowding anyone, no need, I had a pre-purchased voucher and the entrance is very large. But one woman looked me up and down like I had just threatened to take the last Krispy Kreme on earth! Whoa there Bessy Heifer, just standing up.
So when the clerk opens the gate, Bessy stampedes in, plows her way to the Nemo movie stand at the back of the store. I calmly walked to the counter, with my ticket in my hand. She ends up charging the cash register like it was a red cape and huffs at the clerk like she just shouted "O'ley!"
Now here is the real shocker ... the clerk turns to me and said "I bet you would like to pick up your movie?"
"I was here first." Ms. Heifer snorted.
"Actually, I noticed this woman sitting outside over 15 minutes ago, and she has already paid, so all I have to do is this..." She puts the Nemo movie in the bag, and smiles. "It is a really horrible cold day out there, take it home, curl up and enjoy!"
"Thank you so much. Have a great day!" I replied with righteous indignation.
I thought Bessy was going to drop a calf right there.
Every once in a while you do get really good service. If I had more than 13 cents in my wallet, I would have given her a tip.
posted by Cindy at 10:44 PM
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