On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 13:00:09 -0600, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

>I must be really strange...

Yes you are! Which is why we love you.

>(1) I snipped all the dang cross posting, like celebrities.

You did WHAT?

>(2) I count the items in my cart and if they don't fit the
>Express Lane sign, I just look for a queue with someone who doesn't have 150
>items in it and stand in line. It's really a no-brainer and considerate,
>too. I also have my check filled out (except for the amount) when I get up
>there, or use my debit card.

I'm usually right with you there. Although sometimes I go into Shopper's
Daze, in which case, when it's time to pay, I accuse the cashier of being
too picky because they want me to pay for my stuff. This is done with an
apologetic smile.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_