Tuesday, August 10, 2010

DOH! No beer for you!

We missed the closure of the corner store by 2 minutes!!! Crapola! It will have to be tomorrow. Ah well. ;-) We went by another store, Big Star, but alas, they do not take empties (the beer costs less when you return the empties, but not at every store). Even going to the groceries is an experience. First, you have to find a place to park. Luckily, there are young helpers that will direct you to a spot (for a fee that you will pay later) and they will hold an umbrella over your head (cuz it was raining) and even keep an eye on your car -- "Je suis ici.", says the young man. Okay, sure, but you are talking to the wrong fellow, we're in Mike's vehicle.

The same young men await your return and offer their help, once again to load your items in the car. And then, even though Mike paid the lead young man and his helper, the other helper is asking moi for moula! I hop in the truck and close the door, but still he stands there knocking on the window. Even as we drive away, he tries to keep up a little. Man, I have to give it to them, (metaphorically speaking), they do not give up easily!

So I'm back at the appartment. Beerless, you would say, but AHA! Good thing I had bought some beer earlier during my grocery shopping! All is not lost!

;-) LIL

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