Encounters and Eggs

[tinhuviel]

Low on both animal food and people food, Aunt Tudi headed out around 2:30 to procure both. We first went to Target to stock up on non-perishables, then moseyed over to Pet-Smart next door. After picking up two honkin' bags of Cat Chow and one honkin' bag of Kibbles'n'Bits, we made our way to the check out, where I heard my name called out. Turning, I saw an attractive lady with an equally attractive daughter, and a puppy that was cute as hell. She said, "Hi Tracy, do you know me?" Now, I'm awful at attaching names to faces to names, and I began to feel that panic of hurting someone's feelings and embarrassing myself. Instead of trying to guess, I decided just to bite the bullet and say, "Uhm...no?"

"anita1967!"

Relieved because, if I've ever seen anita1967 in a picture, I couldn't remember. I remember seeing her son and his band in pictures on her journal, but not her. So I was relieved, because I hadn't forgotten someone and was about to insult them or make myself look like a moron. We chit-chatted for a few minutes. I didn't even get to introduce Aunt Tudi 'cos anita1967 already knew her through LJ. She introduced me to her daughter and her new puppy Snoopy, and we had an all-round pleasant visit. It was so cool! I told her this was my first ever LJ encounter (spontaneous, that is). The only thing I regret is that I didn't feel like doing up at all before we left for town, so I looked like a total bag lady when I met anita1967. She must think I'm some sort of hobo who accesses the Internet at cafes and libraries as I hop trains across country.

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We went to the post office where, there waiting for me, was a package from England. It was the Cormorant Egg from Malicious Damage. How groovy is that? It's a lovely little egg full of wonderful music, and the certificate just blows me away.





I'm gonna have to send B and Colesy and email to thank them for a most wonderful and unique thing to add to my Shriekback collection. But that can wait 'til tomorrow. I'm pooped and want to curl up under some blankets before I freeze to death. And I promised Aunt Tudi a back rub.

Comments

[sapphirescarlet.livejournal.com]

That's the prettiest egg evah. Evah! I have to say that's about the coolest thing I think I've seen. And the fact that there's somebody else out there near my age, named Anita, really freaks me out. Which I also think is cool.

my daughter thinks im a stalker....

[anita1967.livejournal.com]

How absolutely cool is that to meet you! I dont think your a bag lady, I think you are actually one of the smartest people I "know". and Tudi is a doll..im glad to have met you. I kinda figured I'd run into you in Wally World before I'd see you anywhere else, cos we both are pulled into its gravitational field like the Falcon to the Death Star..but im rambling. I hereby extend an open invitation to go see V for Vendetta if you are so inclined (and auntie is welcome too, of course). I saw it last Saturday,and although I love them both, my husband and daughter were less than entertained, while I found it to be the best movie I've seen in a very long time....hope to see you again soon.

Re: my daughter thinks im a stalker....

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

We were actually planning on going to see it today, but you know how plans go. If you don't mind meeting my friends Diane and Stephanie, we've set another time for a week from Tuesday.

And it was also a great pleasure meeting you! I got a "really good folks" vibe from you and your daughter. Dogs are always really good folks, so Snoopy doesn't count. :)

That offer is still open too. If there's *anything* I can do, just let me know.

Re: my daughter thinks im a stalker....

[anita1967.livejournal.com]

a week from the 28th, or on the 28th? id love to meet some new people, and if they dont mind a stranger, i dont mind either!

Re: my daughter thinks im a stalker....

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

A week from the 28th. Diane keeps her grandson every other week, thus the long wait. I have movie passes, so you won't have to worry about anything but popcorn. Cool?

Re: my daughter thinks im a stalker....

[anita1967.livejournal.com]

very cool...mind if lisa tags along? not for free of course, ill pay my/her way. i really need some down time

Re: my daughter thinks im a stalker....

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

That's cool. Email me your phone number closer to time and I'll do the same. We'll polish out the details, like time, place, blah-dee-blah.