Don MillerAs the end of the season was rapidly approaching. I had to make a run to the big box home improvement store to get some items for closing up the camp. For me, one of the highlights of these trips is to settle in on the patio furniture on display. I find it to be a good way to get away from the distractions of power tools as I try to remember why I drove the 65 miles over there in the first place. I can mentally go through all my projects to make sure I have everything in the shopping cart. Its not a trip that I want to take any more than is absolutely necessary so it’s VERY important quiet time.
I was really hoping they had the nice rocking chairs out but not today. Not even a picnic table. What was once a jumble of comfy outdoor furniture, was now a clash of Halloween and Christmas displays battling it out for my retail dollar. A goal that would leave them sadly disappointed. I looked all over the store but there was no patio furniture anywhere. Its like anything that was remotely soft and cushy was in hibernation.
There was one dainty little bench set in amongst the Christmas trees that looked more decorative than functional. It was more built for a decorative spot to put on your shoes rather than to lounge around on a summer afternoon. So I didn’t have much time and quickly settled in for some quiet contemplation and plumbing videos on youtube before my ass fell asleep.
An older lady walked by a little bit later. Looked at me sideways for a second. Then said “wow, the way you were sitting there I thought you were one of those life sized Halloween decorations” and quickly walked away. Kind of made my day.
Maybe next year I’ll hire myself out to scare trick or treaters.
Happy Halloween
Scary thought. Enjoy.