At the check out line in Wally-World:
"Thanks for shopping at Wal-Mart. Merry Christmas!"
Yep. It's good to live in fly-over country. We got a "Merry Christmas" from one of these guys, as well... both coming and going... along with a big smile when I dropped a lil sumthin in the kettle.
Knocking on my wooden skull, it's good to see you in such a swell mood lately. Must be the season (of cheer and bowlgames). Happy Ramahannakwansmas! And merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI like when people say Merry Christmas. It's nice to hear. Or at least,"Have a good holiday."
ReplyDeleteI believe the ringer on Friday afternoon was none other than my insurance agent and Floyd local, Kenny Reed. Saw him and his lovely wife (and our former home ec teacher) ringing the bell when I ran in to get candy for my kids to throw out from the fire truck in the P-ville Christmas Parade.
ReplyDeleteAnd we STILL say "Merry Christmas" at our public school, have Christmas parties, a Christmas program with real Christmas songs, and Santa will come by Thursday as well. Good to live out here!
Glenn: I have been in a good mood of late. Thanks for noticing.
ReplyDeleteKath: The "happy holiday" thing puts my teeth on edge. I feel like replying "which holiday are you talking about?"
Jenny: Like I said: it's GOOD to live in fly-over country!
I love the Sallies. I always give every bellringer I see at least a little something.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad always had nothing but good words for them. He said that when he was serving during Korea, the Sallies were always nearby to service clubs (or running them) and they never turned down any request a serviceman made that they were actually able to fulfill. I have heard similar tales from my friends who were in need; that they will never NOT help, if they can.
Jim: I have nothing but good words for them, too. I can't say the same about the Red Cross, though.
ReplyDeleteHad a pleasant surprise at Wal-Mart the other day, two actually. I popped by on my way home from work because the weather was getting crappy, so I was in uniform (I usually try to avoid going out in public in uniform...just don't like drawing the attention). Had one little old lady come up and shake my hand and say thank you, and on my way out the greeter said something to the effect of "we appreciate what you're doing."
ReplyDelete...still haven't come up with an appropriate response to comments like that, besides something to the effect of "it's my honor."