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[kaydee50]

Went to Trader Joe's this morning to pick up a few things.  I'm checking out and realize I don't have my purse??!!!  Boy, did I feel stupid!  The cashier assured me that it happens.  People forget their wallets.  But this is a first for me.  Scary stuff for sure!!

[Shelbelle]

Happens to the best of us, I have a few times left my purse at my nail salon. 

[Desertdi]

NOPE...not "senile"

We seniors have our mind occupied with all kinds of lists and worries that the "youngsters" don't have to bother with...

[kaydee50]

@Desertdi @Shelbelle   THANKS for your reassurances!

[shoppersince1989]

Naw,

Now I would question the gentleman who took my cart (at Trader Joe's with my groceries), when my back was turned.

His cart was left, instead, with his groceries.

I found out he took my cart to the check-out, and bought what I had in there.

That was a first for me.

[eddyandme]

Don't feel stupid @kaydee50.  I take the crown on forgetfulness!

Years ago (no chance of senility) I was in Petsmart getting things for my soon to come home rescue dog.  I was all by myself and suddenly a tall blond lady appeared next to me.  We talked. she was taking care of her mother, I had already been there. She stayed with me telling me what to purchase for my Jade.  We later went to the cashier together; since my cart was loaded and she only had one thing in hand, I wanted her to go ahead of me. She declined.  Ran up about $100 (give or take) bill when I realized my wallet was at home.  I had taken it out of my pocketbook to call the rescue to find out when I could get my Jade.  I asked the cashier to put my cart aside while I ran home (about ten minutes), but the lady had already given her card to the cashier.  When asked for her phone number, so I could get in touch to pay her back, she said, no, I have plenty of money and you need yours as you're getting a new dog.

She refused to let me pay her back  We hugged and she left the store.  Went back many times, but never saw this woman again.  She disappeared as suddenly as she had appeared!  I call her my Angel Lady!

And by the way, when I went to pick-up Jade, there was a collection cup on the counter as they were trying to get enough money to pay for heart surgery for another rescue dog living there.  I paid it forward.  The rescue was surprised when I handed over a $75 check - I had already bought cookies for all the rescue dogs with me.

Guess some things are predetermined by the universe:  forgetfulness it seems is one of them!

[kaydee50]

@eddyandme   Great story!  Thanks!

BUT nobody offered to pay for my $30 worth of groceries--LOL!  Guess my "angel" was taking the day off!

[eddyandme]

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@kaydee50 wrote:

@eddyandme   Great story!  Thanks!

BUT nobody offered to pay for my $30 worth of groceries--LOL!  Guess my "angel" was taking the day off!

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[Shelbelle]

My late Aunt always told the story of leaving her baby in a stroller at the local grocery store, didn realize she didnt have her until she got home !!!

[Kachina624]

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@shoppersince1989 wrote:

Naw,

Now I would question the gentleman who took my cart (at Trader Joe's with my groceries), when my back was turned.

His cart was left, instead, with his groceries.

I found out he took my cart to the check-out, and bought what I had in there.

That was a first for me.

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@shoppersince1989.  He'll realize the error of his ways when he unpacks those feminine hygiene products.