There's never been much of a filter on my mouth, so that wasn't so different...although I have sensed it's reaching a new level lately.
No, it's the weird habits of some seniors that I used to find funny but now I see the wisdom behind it.
For instance, I always carry zip lock baggies with me when we go out to eat. It started out innocently enough, not wanting to place my left overs in a Styrofoam container. This is partly based on environmental issues and partly because the container is always too honking big and takes up more than its fair share of space in our little fridge.
Now I find myself pilfering the uneaten tortilla chips from the Mexican restaurant and bread from others. This still struck me as being "reasonable" if not frugal, so I wasn't too worried.
It was when I helped myself to three tiny containers of jelly at Perkins to use for toast later that I knew I had crossed a line. My rationale was that we seldom ever put jelly on toast and why take up space with two or more jars of it in the fridge when I could just stock up a handful of these little babies.
We've already planned to take our own snacks next time we go to the movie because lately the popcorn has been so icky tasting and over priced. Again...we could justify this.
I shudder to think of what's next. Will I pick up a fork or two while dining out? Will I begin carrying a larger purse and shoveling in food from buffets when I think the coast is clear?
I've already had my eye on the packets of sugar and cream for coffee, even though neither of us use this. But it would be nice to have in case we have guests who use it...which is highly unlikely.
So, I ask you. Am I becoming a senior citizen nuisance or just a garden variety kleptomaniac? I guess only time will tell.
Long Live the Queen of Free Stuff
Thank you for my morning giggle. Have no fear my dear, you are not becoming a kleptomaniac. You are just being thrifty. Let me give you a hint though. If you stock pile the packets of pancake syrup, use them up in a reasonable amount of time because they get real thick and eventually turn to a glue like substance. that can't be used. lol. One of my hubby's favorite restaurants in Florida had free chocolate chip cookies for after dinner. My hubby thought it was justified to spend $35 for a lobster dinner just to stuff a couple of those cookies in his pocket to bring home. One cookie made him happy, but two cookies made him so proud of himself. lol! Welcome to the "Golden Years", and have a wonderful day. Hugs, Edna B.
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ReplyDeleteHmmmm ... common thievery amonst my friends. What am I to think? :) To tell you the truth, I can honestly say, with a clear conscience, that I have never stolen anything in my life. And, I can say that because if I have stolen anything I don't remember it. Isn't being old just a hoot :) The message is, that you can just go right on with your thieving ways and in a few years you won't remember, so you don't have to worry about it. And the people who see you doing it will just say "the poor dear doesn't know any better" ... Oh I love the privileges of old age ... We can get away with doing all the things our mothers taught us not to ... Woo Hoo :)
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My mother in law used to fill her purse like this! She embarrassed everyone, except herself of course. Just don't get arrested!
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