"Little Man" Gets Carded

[CaptLex]

I think I woke up in the Twilight Zone yesteray - but I'm not complaining. I went to a chain drugstore while I was downtown yesterday to pick up some stuff and also asked for a pack of cigs (I know, I know, it's bad for me). Anyway, I used a store coupon I had to get $5 off my total and when the salesclerk rang up my stuff he asked me for ID. Here's how the conversation went:

Clerk: I need to see some ID

Me: ID? Why, I've never been asked for ID for a store coupon before.

Clerk: No, not for that, for this (points to the pack of cigs)

Me: *hysterically laughing* What? Are you serious? How old do you think I am?

Clerk: *very seriously* I don't know . . .

Me: *pulling out my driver's license (covering my pic with my thumb 'cause it's still too girly) and putting it in front of his face* I'm 46, but thanks for making my day!

He didn't think it was funny, but I was still laughing as I walked out of the store. Unbelievable! I was never even carded when I WAS a minor! Haha . . .

And here's part two of my Twilight Zone day:

I then went to the nursing home to see Mom and chatted with her for about an hour (I would have stayed longer 'cause I haven't seen her in too long, but she was in a weird mood and very argumentative about silly things). As I was saying goodbye to her, another resident that was sitting nearby asked her, "Is that your little man?" I couldn't believe my ears! I looked at Mom and she answered in a VERY annoyed voice, "No! That's my daughter!" I resisted the urge to laugh, patted the other woman on the back and ran out of there.

OMG, what a weird day. I was only wearing shorts, sandals, a black T-shirt, baseball cap and shades. Nothing different from what I normally wear. And I had even trimmed my chin hairs (though I won't shave it all off), which normally makes people call me "ma'am". My son says it's the baseball cap and shades 'cause apparently that's what most minors wear. I just think I must be dreaming - but I'm sure the high will wear off as soon as I get my next "ma'am".

[Shelly Preston]

Sorry to hear about your Mom arguing

Other than that it sounds like a great day

Be careful of the other old lady she may be after you

[Holly]

Wow Lex, that would have made my day as well, except for the arguement with mom and buying cigarettes (I quit in the 70's). Too cool, dude.

[Sally24]

Wow, I would have pegged you for a early 30's slacker, not one of us older yuppies! Lookin good Captn!

[Kieron Andrew]

There must be something about the states, cos ive NEVER been carded here in the UK for alcohol (i dont smoke).....and on my 27th birthday i was in the states eating in Red lobster in celebration, i asked for a beer and they asked me for ID, well i was really like & i too laughed my ass off lol....it really made my night i can tell you, the waitress thought i was 17!! 10 years younger lol...sorry you had your mom in a bad mood!

[Tina Dixon]

It's all ways a good feeling to get carded and Captain? I must say you are looking good

[Wendy me]

hey Capt... wicked cool all the way around .... even the part abought having a arguement with mom.....means Mom is still sharp .... and a tad fisty.... and thats a good thingy......

[Kate Simmons]

I know the feeling Lex. That happened to me about a year ago in a drug store as Rich. Must have been a boring day for the clerk as I don't look a day over 55 as a guy.

[John]

neet, weldone

I have day's like that sometimes. I have no idear what I do to pass on those days... I only ever get IDed when I'm passing. I gues I look like an ikkle boy.

[CaptLex]

hey Capt... wicked cool all the way around .... even the part abought having a arguement with mom.....means Mom is still sharp .... and a tad fisty.... and thats a good thingy......

I was thinking the same thing, Wendy - when Mom argues it usually means she's feeling alright, so I didn't take it too hard. Just Mom being Mom - she must be feeling good.

Tina - thanks for the compliment, babe. Glad you're hanging around here more often.

Haha, Shelly I hadn't thought of that - I'll have to watch out for her.

Holly - I quit in the 70's too, but it's back. Must be part of my bad boy persona.

Aw, thanks Sally. People usually think I'm a bit younger, but there's no way I look as young as that clerk thought - he must need glasses or something. Was pretty cool, though.

You know, Kieron, it sounds like people in the UK must look younger than their counterparts on this side of the pond, so that's probably why you get carded here and not there. And if I'm looking younger, that must mean I've been hanging around with you Brits for a while now.

I know the feeling Lex. That happened to me about a year ago in a drug store as Rich. Must have been a boring day for the clerk as I don't look a day over 55 as a guy.

Haha, Sal, but you're young at heart - that must be what he saw.

[Tina Dixon]

Tina - thanks for the compliment, babe. Glad you're hanging around here more often.

With hunks like you around I think I'll stay around a bit more