Mystery Illness Related to Shopping at Walgreens
Posted 10-06-2008 at 08:49:02 PM by ElCheapoDeb
Updated 10-07-2008 at 03:44:43 AM by ElCheapoDeb (spelling)
Updated 10-07-2008 at 03:44:43 AM by ElCheapoDeb (spelling)
I have been experiencing several strange symptoms lately while shopping at Walgreens. I had not been able to associate any of these with a particular illness or disease and was wondering if it is just me or do others suffer from the same malady? I performed a thorough search on Google and did not find anything for this mystery illness so I have assigned it a name and developed an extensive quiz to assist you with your diagnosis. Here is the checklist:
1. When it's your turn at the checkout register, is your stomach in knots?
1. Do you hold your breath until you see the initial amount due?
3. Do you feel just a little sad and choke back the tears when you hand over those precious coupons and valuable Register Rewards? (Note: I like to think of them as "my little friends".)
4. Do you bite your lip and/or grit your teeth simultaneously with knees shaking while waiting for the final total?
5. Do you anxiously pat your foot until the Catalina machine is finished printing?
6. Do you say a very hasty thank you and goodbye before making a mad dash to the exit?
7. Do you have to refrain from skipping while walking down the sidewalk on the way to your vehicle?
8. Do you quickly toss all the shopping bags into the back, jump in the driver's seat and speed out of the parking lot?
9. Do you keep checking your rearview mirror for flashing lights and listening for sirens? (I often feel like I have just committed a robbery after purchasing $100 worth of goods for just a few cents.)
10. After Walgreens is no longer in view do you burst into song (my favorite is "Oops, I did it again!") and start dancing in your seat?
If you answered YES to 1-3 questions: You have probably been exposed and may be infected.
If you answered YES to 4-6 questions: You have definitely been infected and symtoms may worsen.
If you answered YES to 7-9 questions: You have what is known as WAGS Fever and should take 2 aspirin and make a return trip to your favorite store.
If you answered YES to all 10 questions: You have a full blown case of WAGS-itis (rhymes with gastritis LOL) and Baby, there ain't no cure for this disease!
Until next time ... Happy Trails ... Deborah
Please Note: My next blog entry will relate what happened to me one Saturday when I tried to follow all the new techniques and rules I learned after reading a preview of the book, "How Not to Look Old".
1. When it's your turn at the checkout register, is your stomach in knots?
1. Do you hold your breath until you see the initial amount due?
3. Do you feel just a little sad and choke back the tears when you hand over those precious coupons and valuable Register Rewards? (Note: I like to think of them as "my little friends".)
4. Do you bite your lip and/or grit your teeth simultaneously with knees shaking while waiting for the final total?
5. Do you anxiously pat your foot until the Catalina machine is finished printing?
6. Do you say a very hasty thank you and goodbye before making a mad dash to the exit?
7. Do you have to refrain from skipping while walking down the sidewalk on the way to your vehicle?
8. Do you quickly toss all the shopping bags into the back, jump in the driver's seat and speed out of the parking lot?
9. Do you keep checking your rearview mirror for flashing lights and listening for sirens? (I often feel like I have just committed a robbery after purchasing $100 worth of goods for just a few cents.)
10. After Walgreens is no longer in view do you burst into song (my favorite is "Oops, I did it again!") and start dancing in your seat?
If you answered YES to 1-3 questions: You have probably been exposed and may be infected.
If you answered YES to 4-6 questions: You have definitely been infected and symtoms may worsen.
If you answered YES to 7-9 questions: You have what is known as WAGS Fever and should take 2 aspirin and make a return trip to your favorite store.
If you answered YES to all 10 questions: You have a full blown case of WAGS-itis (rhymes with gastritis LOL) and Baby, there ain't no cure for this disease!
Until next time ... Happy Trails ... Deborah
Please Note: My next blog entry will relate what happened to me one Saturday when I tried to follow all the new techniques and rules I learned after reading a preview of the book, "How Not to Look Old".
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OMG! Hysterical!!!Posted 10-06-2008 at 09:31:21 PM by ocean_brez
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he he he he hePosted 10-07-2008 at 07:03:54 AM by JANE4girls -
too funny!!!Posted 10-07-2008 at 10:00:42 AM by arasic -
Too, too funny!Posted 10-07-2008 at 11:09:21 AM by BargainSeeker -
Snicker, snicker,
I'm a newbie, is this what I have to look forward to??Posted 10-07-2008 at 10:05:01 PM by Coriander -
I hope those asprin were FAR or at least free after coupon . . . ;)Posted 10-08-2008 at 12:33:48 PM by bluechicken -
What a great sense of humor! Thanks for the laugh today :-)Posted 10-08-2008 at 01:37:21 PM by FreckleTown
