My daughter and I were out about town and, oh, did we have some good laughs brought on by some GREAT old men.
We were entering Walgreens when we noticed a line at the register of four or five people… including a heavily tattooed young woman and an elderly gentleman. The man either needed hearing aids or simply had a booming voice… which could be heard throughout the store as he commented to the young woman, “Darlin’, you’ll grow to regret them tattoos!” Larisa and I both burst out laughing as we made our way out of sight. I’m sure his comment and volume made that young woman’s day! Classic!
An hour later, we were eating In-N-Out burgers in the parking lot and a silver old-school mini van pulls in towing a light green fishing boat. The small type of vessel that holds four people on a good day, and three elderly fishermen on a sunny day like today. Sitting in the middle of the boat was a while plastic lawn chair…. for back support, I’m guessing?? The men slowly climbed out of the van…. VERY slowly. These men were in their 80s at least. The tallest of the bunch exited the van and we had the pleasure of viewing his outdoor adventure attire: camouflage pants and a white t-shirt that said “Shut Up and Fish!” on the back. Another burst of laughter without forewarning. Classic!
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My Sister's Jar 
March 17, 2011 at 8:35 pm |
Oh I love that story. Val
March 18, 2011 at 12:06 pm |
Your stories are great, and you make me wish for a local In-N-Out burger place. What I thought of though was that if I tried to go fishing now, I would resemble those “old men” that you saw. That’s why I’m passing off my fishing equipment to those who can use it, like certain friends, kids, and grandkids.
Stan