not this cute anymore!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. ?
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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!
I'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! :-)
could you imagine if you had said something and he DID have turetts?
I 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!
i am laughing so hard right now...
Janet, 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.
Arah- 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.
I can't believe it! I always thought he was such a nice, quiet gentleman!
Your 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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