Stranger Magnet

2 updates in one day!  I had to come back and tell my Walmart story.  It makes perfect sense why I am becoming more introverted as I get older.  Freaky people find me....  I am in the Alabama Super Walmart (go figure) buying Matthew a updated fishing pole.  (The snoopy pole just was no longer cutting it.)  I have a fishing pole in one hand and some hooks in the other, Matthew is holding on to my pocket.  I am weaving my way to go pay when this man stops me and ask,"So Dad is taken him fishin"  Ok well let's just say I look a little rough but I am wearing a ponytail and I do have boobs.  I reply, "Uh Nope Mom".  He then steps to the front of me and proceeds to tell me this big long story which includes.
A.  His Dad stopped fishing with him as a young boy when he found out he had epilepsy.
B.  He dreaded the weekends when his Dad went "fishing" with all the other Dads and sons.
C.  He is a Momma's boy because of this.  (Note: he is wearing diamond studs in EACH ear)
D.  He was not allowed santioned by law to play any organized sports in the 70's.
I finally nod and weave our way around him while he is still talking.........  Escaped!!
It was just reminiscent of the time I was accosted by this odd fellow on a Disney bus.  I had to ride the whole route next to him.  I learned his WHOLE life story.  This is not an isolated event folks, these people are drawn to me...

 

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  • 6/11/2008 2:43 PM Squawk wrote:
    I'm sure he was not mistaking you for his dad... only assuming that his dad would be taking him. This despite the fact that you were obviously buying the equipment.


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    1. 6/11/2008 4:42 PM GARDENGURL wrote:
      It was the fact that he assumed his Dad was taking him that annoyed me.  I was the one buying the stuff.

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  • 6/11/2008 3:15 PM episode 5 wrote:
    May be you should consider being a writer. You get all kinds of interesting material for your stories.
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    1. 6/11/2008 4:43 PM GARDENGURL wrote:
      I am actually working on something.  I hesitate to even say because then  I will actually be committed.

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