Lollies

It's Lindsay's last day so I dragged myself along with Trace who was tasked to procure a farewell gift for her.

"So should we head round to the flower shop then?" Tracy mentions

"I dunno, I'm just coming along for a walk." I say.

(Actually, it's more useful for me to finally observe what Trace's shopping habits are. I'm planning on writing a documentary for National Geographic's Jurassic Shopping Habits not knowing how terribly complicated it was.)

So we went inside the local mall and perused what wares the florist had on display. Pretty soon, Tracy got bored and asked me if I wanted to go and check out the local mart where "everyone gets a bargain." Or as what Tina would put it "where everyone gets a hard*n." Yuk.

"Okay, sure." I said, quite surprised thinking that they also sold flowers there - but soon realised how wrong I was.

With her taking the lead, we went from the tool section, on to the baby section, and to the underwear section where Tracy abruptly stopped and dangled some knickers in front of me saying "ooh la la!." Embarrassed, I turned deep red as I saw a couple of ladies from the corner of my eye ogling at us. I tried to run away but was unsuccessful as she ran after me twirling a couple of bras like a helicopter.* (Okay, the last sentence didn't really happen.)

"Whew!" I sighed, as I ran to the xmas lolly section to take refuge. I grabbed a big mixed pack as It was supposed to be my turn filling up our communal office lolly jar. Tina's and Vicki's really been diligent filling (and eating) it up - they love their lollies. In fact, Tina had her tooth filling done lately, which didn't stop her from trying out the sweets.

"It's the reason why I had my teeth done in the first place, to eat more of these." She said to me once.

Anyway, I motioned to Tracy that I'm done while she's looking at some baby suits.

"You know those pink suits would definitely go with Lucas' eyes" I said, not realising that she was looking for ideas for Rayloc's maternal farewell.

"Ha ha. Funny!" Tracy laughs baring her white (and sharp) teeth. I could never really tell if she's genuinely amused or holding off strangling me. It's a sign that I've been watching too much animal docos as I could have sworn that's the way a lion snarls at you just right before you get jumped on and get gnawed to bits. I mentally take a note not to piss her off too much - as I wasn't sure when she might snap.

I head to the counter to pay for my goodies but made a quick stopover when I saw the "proper" lolly lane. My mouth just went open as I stared at the shelves and shelves fully packed with treats. Oh the joy! And look at those discounts! It truly felt like I'm getting a bargain! I grabbed a couple of pineapple lumps, some fruits bursts, and spent more time trying to decide whether to get wiggly worms.

Thankfully, Tracy was around to rouse me off my blank state and drag me to the nearest checkout.
We finally got back to the florist - and decided to get Linsday an xmas plant rather than flowers. Lasts longer - but unsure if Lindsay wants to remember us after her retirement.

The walk back was fun. I had to carry all the heavy stuff but got a quick break after tricking Tracy saying I was hot and needed to get my jacket off. I still owe her for saving my life though as she caught me just in time the blustery wind was about to blow me out to sea.