"Bruce" > wrote in message
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> On 4/1/2016 17:53 Cheri wrote:
>
>>
>> "Bruce" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:45:57 -0500, Brooklyn1
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>I write checks often. I don't like on-line banking.
>>>
>>> Are you one of these charming elderly people at the supermarket
>>> checkout?
>>>
>>> Finding check: 2 mins
>>> Realizing pen is needed for writing: 3 mins
>>> Talking to checkout person: 1 mins
>>> Finding pen between years old peppermints: 2 mins
>>> Writing on check: 5 mins
>>> Talking to checkout person: 2 mins
>>> Checking if amount is correct: 3 mins
>>> Saying goodbye: 2 mins
>>>
>>> It's alright. We all hope to get that old.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Bruce
>>
>> And the number one, realizing that the goods actually have to be paid for
>> so
>> waiting until everything is rung up to even start looking for the
>> checkbook.
>
> Yes, it always comes as a surprise that they have to pay
>
> --
> Bruce

That just cracks me up sometimes, the blank look when the checker announces
the total and the person acts like they're surprised and only then begin to
dig around for the checkbook. LOL

Cheri