Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Fat Lady Down in the Veggie Aisle!

Gary and I worked out this morning and then went to Idaho Falls to get groceries.
We went to Sam's Club first ( think Cosco) and got a few things and then we went to Winco, which for you that don't know is a gigantic grocery store with discount prices.
We were calmly walking through the fruit and vegetable section when Gary saw the avocados a made a bee line straight for them.
I watched where he was going and then turned to grab a bag of baby spinach.
Owwww, Nononono, Oh Crap, Owwwww!
I had tripped over a flat bed stock cart that was half way loaded on the opposite end of where I fell.
I hit my shin bone on the side of the cart and landed forehead first on the floor.
Several ladies where standing around me asking if I was ok, and I just layed there for a minute to see if I was or not.
Meantime, Gary picked out his avocados and turned thinking "Where the heck did she go now?" and finally saw two legs sticking out in the air with my shoes on them.
I heard someone say they had sent for the manager and I decided I was going to live so I sat up on the cart not to show off my big butt anymore.
All the ladies were telling me to stay still, was I ok, did I break anything, was I going to throw up? I imagine this was the most excitement any of them had had for a week or so.
I assured them that I was ok, I had just bruised my shin and probably my head but it was nothing serious.
The produce guy told me I had to stay where I was so they could document the whole episode, so I stayed put on the stock cart, but at least I was upright instead of face down. Gary came over by this time (maybe before, but I wasn't aware of him until now) and asked what the deal was so I explained and then he went around and got the bag of spinach for me.....just on the other side of the cart that I swear was not there before I fell. I must be a magnet for these types of things!!
Finally the manager or whoever she was came over with a couple of other store ladies who asked me to explain again. She filled out some form so that they will watch me like a hawk via their video camera from now until forever. Looked at my forehead, now with a 2 inch wide lump forming and my shin with a bruise across it and then took pictures of both which will probably be on YouTube tomorrow.
I assured them that I was ok and didn't need an ambulance (been there done that when I fell off the deck 3 years ago) and they finally helped me up and everyone left.
We finished shopping even though I felt like crawling under a bush and dying from embrassment.
Later in the store I saw one of the first ladies on the scene and she asked me again if I was ok.
On the way home in the car I realized that I am the one who handed down all the hard headed grandkids in our family, like Joe and Luke!! They hit their heads all the time too!
So the cluze struck again.
At least it wasn't the average shopping trip.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness!!! I'm glad you are okay! I love how you can take just about any situation and make me laugh as I read! :) Hope you sleep well tonight and your bruises heal quickly!

Olinselot said...

Ha Ha Ha! sorry maybe it's just late, but that was such a funny story! I'm sure you felt like crap, and maybe it wasn't funny to you at all, but for some reason I had no problem invisioning the whole thing. Oh mom, thank goodness for the women that can always laugh about these things. Thanks for sharing...it's always good to end a hard day with a good laugh.

peg said...

What is it with you and grocery stores! ha! REading this brought back memories of being in a grocery store with you about 40 years or so ago when you were very much pregnant and almost tripped over your shoe laces and I had to get down on the floor and tie your shoes for you because you were too pregnant to reach them!
LOL!
I'm so glad your not seriously hurt! Hope your not in too much pain! LOVE YOU!

Anonymous said...

My heaven's girl!!!!!You're so very lucky! I know how "things" just JUMP right out in front of us from time to time. These "things" could atleast give us a hint of a warning but.........Noooooooo! LOL!
I swear things just appear through osmosis,or something in the blink of an eye, that weren't there mere moments ago. Some little 'slight of hand' ghost, I guess. The embarrasment is the true wound!.....hehehe Isch! We can all relate!!! Glad to know that you are okay and didn't hurt yourself more seriously! Love and hugs!
you!

Damon said...

I echo everything Jinger said. Those darn sneaky produce carts. Hope you don't wake up with too much balck and blue. Love ya and see you soon.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry you had a rough shopping trip. Maybe this is why i avoid shopping. It can be dangerous to your body as well as your wallet. I hope you feel better soon. Love you
P.S. Just as a coincidence the confirmation word to send this reply happens to be shiner. pretty funny i thought. love
Jody