You know how sometimes in the heat of a moment you don't really register everything that is going on? And then later, when the adrenaline is a mere trickle, you are able to see things in a whole new light? Well, I'm having one of those times.
Thursday night we had our party for the gymanstics team members. The party was supposed to be from 4:30-5:30, but of course we ran a little over...it's hard to keep that many girls on a strict scedule.Before the party Karissa and I made a mad dash to the Dollar Store to see if we could find any decorations "for cheap" (Karissa's words). I hit it lucky and found a 50% off sale...and Christmas is not even here! Up to the check out, back in the truck, zoom out to the gym, unlock the door, run in and start setting up the tree...wow, no time to think about anything! The girls came in...no one at the same time, of course, and got started playing games. Flip flop Santa (GG's version of Dirty Santa) began and was hilarious. Then it was time to wind up --- or down. I don't know. Anyway, the party was about to be over. Probably because I would be the one opening up the first week in January, I wanted to get the garbage out. Who wants to smell rotten brownies and dip on the first day back? Not me!! So I gathered up the 55 gallon garbage bag and my gifts, my keys, my purse, and I was ready to go. Lauren and Karissa started towards Lauren's car while I went to the streetside garbage can. And then it happened.
Just as I turned away from the garbage can and headed to the front of my truck, a voice came from out of nowhere!! The man who owns the small tire store next door was letting me know that he was going to be working on the fence. Now, why anyone would be outside in the freezing cold nailing up a fence in the middle of the night is beyond me. But that's not all. The more he talked, the closer he moved. I kept taking a step away. He kept coming. I don't believe he intended to come across that way. He kept assuring me that he knew people who were interested in gymnastics. I kept telling him that they could come in the first week in January to fill out the paperwork.
Weird, huh? Scary, even? I thought so. But in hindsight, that is not the story at all. Here's the revelation that didn't even become clear until, like I said, the adrenaline slowed down. I WAS NOT ALONE. Lauren and Karissa were still there---locked up in the car!! I was fending off a strange man's admiration of the gym and trying to convince him we were closed for the holidays, and Lauren and Karissa were sitting in the car, doors locked, engine running. I have NO doubt they had 911 already keyed and and a finger poised over SEND. I feel sooooo much better just knowing that...I think. So, anyway, I think I know that I'm on my own if the three of us are ever accosted anywhere. At least I know it ahead of time!
The party was great...shopping was wonderful...a lazy weekend is just what the doctor ordered!! Back to work tomorrow...Merry Christmas!!! Just five (5)...count'em...1,2,3,4,5 more days!!!
UPDATE: Lauren let me know that they had hands on the door handle and the window down to hear the conversation. Thanks girls!! I know you would have come to my rescue!!
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