After arising at my normal hour of 11AM
and performing my limited exercise routine; going to the bathroom and
getting some breakfast, I was ready to get serious about what I was
going to have for lunch! Yes I'm old, retired and sport a rather
large gut these days; a sad requiem to a more svelte shape now gone
by! But, knowing that did not stop me from visiting what I like to
call the Emporium of Salt, aka McDonald's!
On what was a crisp November morning, I
had gotten it in my head to go and enjoy a Quarter Pounder with
cheese along with a medium order of French fries. (I would have
ordered the large fries, but wanted to make at least a token effort
at being nutritionally responsible). So, of course when I ambled up
to the counter that day, I ordered the 'extra value meal'
which included a Coke and a large French fry! [Hey, at least
I'd given that physical accountability thing a try]!
After paying for and then gathering up
my culinary prize, I moved over to a table, only to remember that I
had forgotten to fill my cup and also pump a little cup full of
ketchup for my fries. (As I shuffled back to do this, I got knowing
smirks from the other ancients scattered around the joint). So what
if I get easily distracted these days... sue me!
Finally, with everything now in order,
I was able to sit down and enjoy my burger, sip my Coke and munch on
a few fries. (Heaven quickly descended upon me like a soft cloud).
Now, after reaching a form of satisfied contentment, I gazed around
at the other tables which were populated by a mish mash of humanity.
While there were a couple of youngish looking customers scattered
about, most were molding old derelicts like myself. A closer
inspection made it plain to me that none of them looked to be in very
good condition either. (Not surprising considering where they choose
to eat)! I would swear one lady even looked to be dressed in her
pajamas with wild hair to match. I'm guessing it must have been
casual Wednesday.
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