Initially, I was so dumbfounded by what Twin 1 had said that I thought it was going to take me a long time to get over the hurt but ... not so.
I’ve had my heart broken so many times, my feelings hurt so often, that I generally don’t feel at all. However, Twin 1’s statement came so out-of-nowhere, that it found a crack in my armor and I felt it. Surprisingly, waking up this morning, I’d forgotten all about it. And, when it did come to mind, it no longer hurt, it was like oh well and that was that. I’m over it.
Of course I ate an entire pint of Ben & Jerry Chunky Monkey ice cream last night ─ AN ENTIRE PINT, which usually takes me three days to consume. AND, I’ve got a pineapple upside down cake baking in the oven. But other than binging on sugar, I’m just honky dory fine ... over it.
Earlier this morning, scouring the web for wipes, as I regularly do ─ wanting to be one of the first to nab when they reappear, I ran across an online auction site that had a new 3-pack for $89.
Desperate times call for desperate measures, so I sprung for the purchase.
I also scored a can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, yesterday, from the liquor store. LOL.
Just finishing up yesterday’s training session in the Pave Cave, the guy that owns the liquor store in that shopping center came to the door and informed trainer he’d just gotten a shipment of disinfectant spray and asked Trainer if he needed any.
Trainer and the guy at the liquor store became fast friends when there was a purse snatching incident at the store, at a time only the wife was covering the counter. Hearing screaming, Trainer ran from the studio and chased after the guys. Didn’t catch ‘em, but the liquor store owner (LSO) appreciated the effort, knows Trainer continues to keep an eye on the store when wife is alone, and LSO has, in return, stepped up for Trainer when items (such as bread, milk, etc.) became unavailable at the onset of the pandemic, and now wipes and sprays.
Trainer had replied in the affirmative ─ yes he needed spray, and indicated he’d be down in a bit.
I don’t know how LSO is able to obtain items not in stores ─ not sure I want to know, but hearing the words “disinfectant spray” I asked Trainer if LSO was selling to the public or just giving to friends.
Trainer said “selling”, so I headed on over and scored a can.
I’m not so sure about selling to the public however, because LSO ducked down behind the counter, slipped a can of spray into a black plastic bag ─ so no one could see what I was buying, then stood up, placed the bag on the counter, took my $17 and I headed out of the liquor store feeling like I’d just purchased something illegal. LOL.
I got the feeling that if LSO had not seen me in the studio, known I was Trainer’s client and knew I'd heard the conversation about his having in stock, he probably would not have sold to me ─ would have said didn't have any.
At any rate, with spray and wipes, I’m feeling a little less worried about running out before items once again become available in stores.
There is now the wonderful smell of cake wafting through the unit. Pretty soon, I’ll be having cake and coffee for lunch because ... over it. LOL.
I've discovered that our local grocery store is keeping yeast behind the cashier counter. I guess it's valuable enough to be stolen!
ReplyDeleteAs for wipes, Target yesterday had a full stock of Clorox wipes plus their own store brand, too. Paper products were in full supply as well. I finally was able to buy Northern toilet tissue after using store brands for three months. I think we are seeing a return to well stocked shelves.
Wow! That's interesting about yeast behind the counter.
DeleteB&J chunky monkey - MY FAVE! and I'll be right over for a slice of cake - yum!
ReplyDeleteNot supposed to be eating ice cream, so don't tell my gut specialist, but I've discovered it's the only flavor that doesn't have ingredients that cause problems … that is other than weight gain if eat too much too often. Made the cake with gluten free flour and stevia instead of sugar. I like it but, trust me, you'd not … unless drenched with chunky monkey :-)
DeleteI had to laugh, who would have believed a year (or less) ago that Lysol spray and yeast would be sold kind of furtively!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are having a little indulgence, you'll work off any extra calories quickly with Trainer but a treat is in order now.
Nope. In my wildest imagination, and my imagination can get really wild, did I see any of it coming.
Delete"waking up this morning, I’d forgotten all about it"
ReplyDeleteOne of the advantages of getting old.
LOL. Probably yes. Forgetfulness, short attention and retention time.
DeleteBen & Jerry is my go to also. Your post made me wonder if we should look in odd places like the liquor store for various needs. I'm going to give this a good think for the next time I venture out.
ReplyDeleteOdd places is a good idea, as I've heard of finds in out of the way places. In fact, when I needed a tamale pot, I drove over to a Hispanic store and noticed they had all kinds of baking products (four, yeast, powder, etc) when there was none at the market. Of course, by then, I already had gotten my hands on yeast but it was good to know if ever in a bind again.
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