oneighty
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Mon Jun-21-04 08:21 PM
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My birthday story and the purloined shopping cart |
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A true story by oneighty (Me).
I have very serious lung/breathing problems. Today on my 70th birthday I visited my health clinic to have blood drawn for warfarin test. After the blood draw I went shopping at a large department store. I get around pretty good if I use a shopping cart to lean on and rest frequently.
So I am at a remote location in the store with my shopping cart looking through the merchandise. I turn to go and my shopping cart has been taken by a young couple and their baby I am speechless. They are gone. I am alone, helpless.
I slowly walk toward the store front each step gets me into further breathing difficulties, there is no place to sit, I am hyperventilating drying out mouth and throat and I cannot swallow I am choking, struggling to breathe, growing weaker and weaker and slipping into panic mode.
I find a clerk with a string of carts. She gives me one and I labor on to the lunch counter where I draw a cup of coffee. I ask the clerk for water. She points, it is so far away I will never make it. i sit in a booth trembling all over struggling for air. The clerk comes to me carrying a large glass of water. I dip my fingers into the water wet my tongue and lips and throat, soon I am able to take small sips of water and I slowly regain my composure. I drink coffee, puff albuterol.
When I leave I slip the kind water lady a dollar bill which she refuses but I insist, she takes it.
And to you that took my shopping cart I will not curse you, I will not wish bad fortune on you, but please in the future do not do it again.
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King Of Paperboys
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Mon Jun-21-04 08:23 PM
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That story totally bites! But it's good to know there are still people who care in the world. I hope you're feeling better!
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Mon Jun-21-04 08:24 PM
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2. I'm sorry for the experience you had... |
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But (absoultely no offense intended) have you considered bringing somebody else with you when you go out? If you have that kind of difficulty getting around a department store, I'd hope you'd consider bringing a friend or relative that could help you if you needed it.
Take care..
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oneighty
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Mon Jun-21-04 08:28 PM
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3. No I will not be restricted |
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like that. Next time I will put a buddy line on my cart, secure it to my person.
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Mon Jun-21-04 08:36 PM
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6. I'm not advocating a "buddy line", just common sense. |
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If you have difficulty getting along on your own, why not protect yourself and bring a friend?
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Mon Jun-21-04 08:29 PM
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4. Thoughtless people, Ed |
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probably not bad people--just rude and thoughtless
I am glad you are ok , and God Bless that kind lady who brought you water
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Mon Jun-21-04 08:29 PM
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If I was there, that couple would've gotten quite an earful.
Hope the rest of your birthday is better!
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Mon Jun-21-04 08:36 PM
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7. I was wondering where you were |
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just yesterday, I missed you! :hi:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! :party:
What an experience, it must have been frightening. What a kind lady to get you the water. Not too many kind people like that anymore and I am so glad there was one there when you needed help. I like your buddy line idea. Be careful.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! :toast:
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oneighty
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Mon Jun-21-04 08:47 PM
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I have been busy, I finished my book and have been doing some research for two writer/historians concerning mine sweeping and mixed gas diving. Such fun.
I am also writing (slowly) another more serious book.
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