THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

“Idiots. It’s For You.” 

Blondie (Clint Eastwood)

THE GOOD

I had a great day of shopping at some of my fav spots here: Marshall’s, OshKosh, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, T.J. Max, and Nike. Didn’t buy much but throughly enjoyed browsing. Mid afternoon meal at Baumhowers Victory Grill. https://www.baumhowers.com/menu

I’ve mentioned this restaurant in past posts. They offer a ‘Burger of the Day’ special. $11.99. We’ve had their burgers before and they’re delicious. And a great price. Today’s was the “Da Boss Burger”. It did not disappoint. Yum. Well worth the calories.

A sports fanatic’s dream. There are three jumbo TV walls with 60+ flat-screens. Now I didn’t count but that’s what this article said. https://cityoffoley.org/baumhowers-victory-grille-alabamas-1-sports-themed-restaurant-coming-to-tanger-outlets-in-foley-al/

THE BAD

After morning yoga (before going shopping) Richard was catching up with a married couple he’d met years previously. A male friend of theirs was with them. I was changing. I certainly wasn’t going shopping in my yoga clothes.

When I joined them their friend (who I’d never met before) said “So when are you joining the U.S.?”. I looked at him responding “Never”. (Now we never discuss politics down here but he started it.). He continued, “Yes you will.”. Me, “Nope. Never.”. Him, “If you don’t then we’ll force you.”? (What the F_ _ _ ?) I ignored him and turned towards the woman.

She says well if your Prime Minister keeps going this way it could happen. I looked at her saying, “Yes he’s had some issues but the leader of the opposition has worse issues.” To which her husband said,”We like his issues.” I so wanted to say, “I_ _ _ _ s.”. But smartly did not. No point in continuing. I just said, “Let’s not talk politics.”. And we left.

I found this interaction very unsettling. I was upset by them but also by my instinctive reaction. I was severely irritated. At least I didn’t say what I wanted to say. Leaving was the best choice.

I do have to say that this was the first time I’ve ever encountered this ‘in your face’ confrontation. I hope it’s the last.

THE UGLY

Driving to Foley for our shopping we passed this Trump Mobile Store on the side of the road.

We did not stop.

Found this online article about it.

https://1819news.com/news/item/trump-mobile-merch-store-finds-success-in-lower-alabama-definitely-trump-country

I realize you may not see things as I do but I respect your right to do so. I apologize if this post has bothered you. I had to vent.

I really try to have my posts be non-political but today infuriated me. If I can be respectful and not bring up politics to the local residents then they should offer me the same courtesy. Ahhhhh.

Thank goodness this all occurred before the shopping. At least the day ended on a positive note.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Main Theme – Ennio Morricone

Take care and stay healthy.

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