My Only Vice!
Some people can really talk in circles!
Yesterday, when I fetched my father from the eye-clinic, I was a few minutes early and decided to nip into the nearby off-sales to replenish my brandy supply at home.
The fella ahead of me took his time unpacking his trolley while talking to the cashier without stopping once. Eventually he had unpacked the contents of his trolley; a bottle of vodka, 2 bottles of fortified wine and 4 six-packs of beer. He then asked the cashier for a carton of cigarettes which was placed on the counter next to the contents of his trolley. And he was still yapping all the way. Actually, I envied him, I’m not good at smalltalk.
Then he leaned back to where I stood next to the sweets display and grabbed two chocolate bars, slightly bumping into me in the process. He looked at me apologetically and said: “Sorry man, I almost forgot about these. This is my only vice. Sweet stuff.”
I pointed at his other purchases and asked: “Then how about that?” He laughed sheepishly and said: “Aag man, you know what I mean.”
I was at the verge of telling him that I don’t know what he means, but by then I was pressed for time so I just smiled and shook my head knowingly… but I still don’t know what he meant. Was he trying to tell me that alcohol and tobacco are not vices?
But then I suppose the contraband could have been for his wife.
May you enjoy this day!
Comments (42)
That Was Not Talking In Circles!
And buying things like customers do....
Hi Catfoot
I had a good time too yesterday
You think so? It is a pity I did not record the bucket mouth so you could listen to all the BS he spoke.
And I still don't know whether alcohol and tobacco are vices or not.
That's great! Repeat it today.
We Must Skype Again Soon! As Soon As I Pay The Skype Company___
Bob
Oh but I am. I just did not understand what he meant.
Would only get to see him again early next month...
don't worry, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
He was trying to smalltalk to you too. Obviously feeling guilty for taking up some of your time, but did not really know what to say so he thought of the first thing that came to mind which was just stupid. And in doing so...managed to take up more of your time
I was going to add that possibility but I did not want you mope about it.
Don't worry, he'll be there next time.
Anyway, I was in time for the old man. He was a few minutes late.
Hope all went ok with your father Cat.
Yes, he's fine. He only had cataracts removed. He's going to Gauteng tonight, but more about that tomorrow.
I meant to tell you about it today but I'm still waiting for the last few pieces of the puzzle to fall into place.
I can assure you that things are just fine.
A bit off the topic.
I often wonder why the sound and sight of a complete stranger can cause a instant disliking. I have a list of people I have taken an instant dislike to. I prefer working with animals instead of humans.
of course the pope has a vice. I mean somebody must keep the show running when he is sick.
I also like chocolate - almost as much as I like biltong, but is chocolates a weakness? And when you weigh it up against smoking and drinking it sounds even sillier to me.
Ok, point taken.
Now I understand how you dumped me so quickly.
The distance between us..............
Distance is just a number like age. It does not bother until your knees start creaking when you get out of bed.
What's so funny.
You'll get here too.
Mind you I have another but...The temptations are missing. .
I agree with Luke about the animals.
Perhaps I must come to Spain to see if I could tempt you into one of those other vices.
what now?
What did I do to deserve the tongue?