Mall Shopping With Old Ladies

So today I’ve been roped into shopping at a mall with the ‘Old Ladies From Up North.’ These ladies are my Mother and two aunts. They called and wanted us to escort them to one of the malls down here so they could shop for Christmas. They have a big mall near to them, but like all people, the grass is greener elsewhere. They are convinced the prices and selection are better in this area. The selection, true. The prices, totally false. But we’re talking two 75 year olds and my Mom who is not a spring chicken. They are sure they’ve got the whole shopping thing down. Experience and all that jazz. I don’t argue with them.

So this trip should be interesting. I expect to have some really good people watching stories tonight. I’ll put in more detail this time. Last night’s post was hurried and didn’t get the full experience across.

I love people watching stories. Some of the stuff you see and hear can’t be invented. Especially this time of year when everyone is so desperate to get what they want, when they want and they don’t mind trampling the herds if they get in the way. Totally a time of the year chock full of tragic comedy. I love it!

So I’m going shopping with the old ladies. My favorite aunts, my Mother, Nicci and my keen sense of observation. This could be fun. (Plus there will be ice cream involved, so it can’t be all bad eh?)