There was a couple I recognized; when I walked past the cafe to use the restroom, there they were. For several years now, I have seen them when I wrap up books.
I don't know what the attraction is. Do they come in to read the magazines for free? Do they come in because it's a warm place in the winter? I didn't look too closely, but I assume the male half of the couple was drinking coffee or tea in the cafe. All I saw the female doing was talk. Loudly.
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To describe their clothing choices or their appearance would not do them justice. They both have the look, however. You can tell, just by a quick glance, that they are a bit "off." (He has the oddest-looking, longish wig...at least I am praying it is a wig.)
Mentally ill? On the brink of homelessness? Just a bit mentally retarded? I wasn't sure.
As they were heading out the door, they stopped at my table. She wanted to go home. "I'm feeling a bit peckish," she said.
Geeze Louise! I've never heard anyone use that term. It's from another century; I've seen it in ancient books, but uttered from a mouth in 2010? How weird!
She then playfully grabbed the donation box--full of dollar bills---and said, "Thanks for the donation!" Catching my eye, she put it down, and they walked out the door.
Strange!
Oh Sioux, Ask Becky. I am a magnet for strange people. The key is to avoid eye contact. Once you engage them with words or a look, you are theirs.
ReplyDeleteOH...Linda is so right. I wonder if it's a writer thing? I'm another strange-people magnet, but that's okay; I think real-life characters make life's story richer! I don't like evil people, but strange doesn't bother me unless they try to hold you captive. Plus you gotta love someone who uses the word, "peckish!!"
ReplyDeleteHey Sioux! Which B&N were you at? I remember different groups doing that at the Mid Rivers one the year I worked there part-time, although I'm sure all the stores do that. Your description of the man made me think I may have seen him, too! LOL...We'll have to talk later...
ReplyDeletePeople are interesting, aren't they? I love to read your posts. The couple could be in disguise and quite normal, just ripping people off as they go.
ReplyDeleteStrange, indeed. Maybe you can use them in a story?
ReplyDeletemy theories? 1) they were high on sugar (not difficult to achieve during this season) 2) they were victims of a heat shock from the heated environment at B&N 3) they were trying to be funny with you! 4) all of the above ;)
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