I slept in this morning and missed the long run that I committed to do every Saturday.. and had to make up for it on a treadmill. I would much rather run outside, but oh well. I happened to be running next to an old man who I've seen several times at the gym. He doesn't exactly run, but I give him props for showing up and working out. He is probably in his 60's and wears the same pair of light blue jeans and tight white t-shirt. I am not kidding-- he wears jeans every time he works out. (Sara and Emilee-- you know the man I am talking about and can confirm the outfit.)
He seems like a pleasant man and usually says hi. Today he seemed pretty grumpy and was intensely watching the TV. The NCAA tournament highlights were on ESPN and after a few scores were posted, he starts swearing up a storm. He was so worked up that he had to get off the treadmill because he couldn't concentrate. And when I say he was swearing, that means that he was saying everything including the Mother of all swear words. I was totally shocked (and so grateful that I had my ipod to smother some of the profanities..) But where were his manners? Didn't he realize that he was in the presence of a lady? I mean, I can understand an immature teenager getting carried away with his mouth, but not a man his age. Hasn't he learned anything all these years? It so disappointing to see adults (much older than me!) who don't know who to behave in public. I almost said something to him like "EXCUSE ME! Don't you realize that I am 2 feet away from you and I don't personally like those words that you just yelled?" But, quite frankly, I was afraid of him and decided to keep my mouth shut and my eyes on the TV.
My guess is that he was betting big money on a certain team to go all the way in the NCAA tournament and he just found out they didn't advance. I would be mad too if I lost a fortune... maybe he bet his whole house or his wife's wedding ring. Either that or he has Turrets Syndrome and just can't control himself. ?
He seems like a pleasant man and usually says hi. Today he seemed pretty grumpy and was intensely watching the TV. The NCAA tournament highlights were on ESPN and after a few scores were posted, he starts swearing up a storm. He was so worked up that he had to get off the treadmill because he couldn't concentrate. And when I say he was swearing, that means that he was saying everything including the Mother of all swear words. I was totally shocked (and so grateful that I had my ipod to smother some of the profanities..) But where were his manners? Didn't he realize that he was in the presence of a lady? I mean, I can understand an immature teenager getting carried away with his mouth, but not a man his age. Hasn't he learned anything all these years? It so disappointing to see adults (much older than me!) who don't know who to behave in public. I almost said something to him like "EXCUSE ME! Don't you realize that I am 2 feet away from you and I don't personally like those words that you just yelled?" But, quite frankly, I was afraid of him and decided to keep my mouth shut and my eyes on the TV.
My guess is that he was betting big money on a certain team to go all the way in the NCAA tournament and he just found out they didn't advance. I would be mad too if I lost a fortune... maybe he bet his whole house or his wife's wedding ring. Either that or he has Turrets Syndrome and just can't control himself. ?
I sure DO know who you're talking about. I always wonder how comfortable it is to work-out in jeans... maybe they were too tight today!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you ran this afternoon-- you da' woman. Oh, if you ever want to avoid scary guys at the gym, you are always welcome to come here and use my treadmill. I can't guarantee that I won't burst into profanities though. Vaughn can make me pretty mad sometimes. I'd try to hold back if you were here! :-)
ReplyDeletecould you imagine if you had said something and he DID have turetts?
ReplyDeleteI can't stand it when there are people who just don't care that where they are. Brinley usually says, in a very loud voice..."Mom, that man/lady wasn't saying very nice things." I just hope they hear it. I always give them the "hello, child here!" look.
That makes me just crazy! It reminds me I was at the store today and an old man was standing with his cart in front of all the salad dressings forever. I spotted the one I needed and just reached my hand in front of him and grabbed the bottle. Of course I smiled and said "excuse me", but then the grouch let out this "uhh". I was so mad, so as I went to leave I looked back and said "SORRRRRY, but if you weren't in my waaay"! I couldn't believe that just came out, but he started it....(ha ha). Mean old men!
ReplyDeletei am laughing so hard right now...
ReplyDeleteJanet, that was Arah that left the comment under "ramblings by daughters dad". I didn't know Matt was signed in. sorry, you were probably a bit confused by that.
ReplyDeleteArah- I wondered if Matt was reading my blog... no, I knew it was you. You are the only one I know with a Brinley-- so it's all good.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it! I always thought he was such a nice, quiet gentleman!
ReplyDeleteYour lucky that Aaron is a saint... because you don't want to hear Jason when he is watching a BYU game or working and hits his head.
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