On my way home from the Glebe the other day I decided to stop in at Shopper's Drug Mart at Bank and Walkley. First of all, this particular mall has an extremely poorly laid out entrance/exit to the parking lot. On a good day, I get annoyed just driving in there. As I pulled in I encountered an abnormal number of older model, 4 door sedans being driven by people who could barely see over the steering wheel. The next thing I noticed was that many of these cars were already parked but many of these were straddling the lines.
I took a few deep breaths and waited for my moment and then found a remote spot where my Jetta's doors might be spared. I then went into the store where I only needed to pick up two items. That is when I really questioned the wisdom of going there at all.
As you may have guessed..... Senior's Discount Day at Shopper's Drug Mart. Every aisle was blocked by blue-rinsed ladies and balding gentlemen pushing their carts up and down the aisles searching for bargains. The unfortunate truth is that this will be each of us, all too soon. Short sighted dolls reading every lable before putting it in the basket. I took yet another deep breath, grabbed my items and headed to the line ups at the cash. I patiently stood in line taking interest in what people were purchasing at this discount bonanza, when the lady in front of me, the only one between me and the cash, discovered she had forgotten something. So she left. Yes, she left her cheque book and wallet and open purse on the counter and toddled off to find what she had forgotten, leaving the cashier, and me, in limbo. She did eventually return and I of course completed my purchase and vowed, never again.
Always check to see if it's seniors day before you leave home!
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