I’m having a caption-fart
March 15th, 2011
The other day when I was criss-crossing the aisles at my local Safeway, I kept seeing these cute old gals - and they never moved, not once. I couldn’t help but wonder if this is how I’ll be tweeting with my pals when we reach our golden years.
I was tempted to bring them each some coffee - but instead… I snuck a pic of them! I think this photo is worth a thousands captions… but I can’t think of a one.
Because right now we could all use a good laugh or two.
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Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
Deadlock in the Safeway scooter chicken race!
March 15th, 2011Maybe they were playing the least exciting game of chicken ever! haha Or maybe they ran out of batteries andthey’re discussing the best Ben and Jerry’s flavors while they wait for triple A! Who knows, but either way they’re adorable!
March 15th, 2011We have to stop meeting this way!
March 15th, 2011Bumper Cars, the elderly league.
March 15th, 2011Chillin’ in the freezer aisle . . .
March 15th, 2011:-D
Yo Mabel! Wassup Ethel? Hehehe good pic
March 15th, 2011oh oh oh I clicked your page off and then started humming the rumble song in West side Story…..jets vs sharks the later years lol
March 15th, 2011All I keep thinking about when I see that picture is Dr. Suess’ story, The Zax. Too funny!
March 15th, 2011I was watching Larry the Cable Guy’s “Only in America” Demolition Derby segment when I pulled up your post. I lol’d.
March 15th, 2011They’re so polite, not blocking the aisle, having to talk long distance over the expanse of their martcarts. Too adorable!
March 15th, 2011‘This aisle just ain’t big enough for the two of us!’
March 15th, 2011Sorry - another one….
‘Do you have any eights?’ ‘Go fish’
March 15th, 2011“How many aisles to the gallon do you get on that thing?”
March 15th, 2011Freezer chicken, anyone?
March 15th, 2011I was here first…NO I was…NO NO I was…
March 15th, 2011I can just picture two stubborn people who will not move, thinking they have the right of way. So, they are sitting there till one of them gives in;)
Debbie
March 15th, 2011How about:
March 15th, 2011“I told you, Eunice! If you want to play bumper cars, it has to be BEFORE I put the eggs in the basket!!!”
“Mildred, get that piece of crap out of my way! I ‘m late for Ax Men!” But Mildred wasn’t budging.
March 15th, 2011Come on Mable, do you really think that cute stocker will look at you twice with those Depends in your cart?
March 15th, 2011What’s that you say????
March 15th, 2011So cute and funny.
March 15th, 2011Esther, driving the POS Safeway cart, was livid when she discovered Bessie Mae was cruising through the store behind the wheel of a late-model, top-of-the-line cart of her very own.
Crash! “Oops, sorry Bessie Mae. Hope I didn’t dent your front end.”
March 15th, 2011i like how the one facing has a bit of a lean on!
March 15th, 2011That’s a great picture! It looks like a Stand Off at Safeway! Here’s how I see it playing out. . .
Ethel says to Betty, “Betty. . . you go ahead and go!
Betty being polite tells Ethell, “No No. . . you go first.”
Ethel says, “No, it’s your turn to go!”
Betty says, “No, I’m pretty sure it’s your turn to go first.”
Ethel replies, “Well, we better decide who’s moving first or we could be stuck here all day.”
March 15th, 2011Permanent Deadlock Looms As Both Wilma and Mabel Prevent Shoppers From Reaching the Elderflower popsicles.
March 16th, 2011Great picture Monica!
I like Kim’s version of Ethel and Betty, but maybe they’re Mean Girls?
Ethel: Get out of my way Betty - I saw the ravioli first!
Betty: No Ethel - I saw it first!
Ethel: Hurry up and move - the Senior Bus is coming!
Betty: What?!? Can’t hear you! Zzzzz…
March 16th, 2011Leggo my Eggo!!!!
March 16th, 2011ha! they remind me of Dr. Suess’s zaxs, neither one was willing to move so the other could get by. :)
March 16th, 2011“Stop! I can’t do this anymore. My wrists hurt from all this exercise.”
March 16th, 2011“Goldangit Myrtle, all that standing up quilting on my LGII is causing my varicose veins to swell so bad, I have to ride in this dang Jazzy.”
“Now Hazel - if you’d just set your machine even with the table you could quilt sitting down. I’m in here because of my acrobatic sex life. Yeehaw!”
(Hazel parks there, stunned and embarassed, totally grossed out, but unable to tear herself away as Myrtle elaborates)
END SCENE
March 16th, 2011;)
PS - Can you see the package of Viva paper towels right above Myrtle’s head, just inching out to bop her one good on the noggin? Maybe she heard it crinkling and leaned out of the way!
March 16th, 2011Hey, did you hear the one about the guy from Nantucket?
March 16th, 2011Chillin……………..Florida Style!
March 16th, 2011lol…what a great shot.
March 16th, 2011and yes, i think we all need some lighter moments…
Old dear #1 - “Do you know how to back up?”
Old dear #2 - “No.”
Old dear #1 - “Me neither.”
Old dear #2 - “What?”
March 16th, 2011OW1: Move, I have the right of way!
OW2: no YOU move, I have the right of way!
OW1: no dammit I have the right of way and Im not moving until you move!
OW2: fine stay there, I have a fresh pair of Depends on and I can wait you out!
(mauh) Liz
March 16th, 2011“What the hell happened? We’re still mentally able to go get groceries but when did we stop walking?”
March 16th, 2011Sorry to be a wet blanket, Mon. My dad ended up the same way. No medical reason for needing the scooter chair. Just after years of sitting on his ass and not walking around much, one day he found he really COULDN’T do it anymore. :-(
Do not go gentle into that good night!
GRIDLOCK!! :-)
March 16th, 2011The crowd was silent as the geriatric duel began. No one could remember why the altercation started and someone had to wake up the participants.
March 17th, 2011They looked well trollied ;-)
March 17th, 2011I’m not moving first… you move!
March 17th, 2011No… you move!
No… you move!
No… you move!
No… you move!
Did you ever read Dr. Seuss about the North Bound Zax and the South Bound Zax? That’s what popped in my mind LOL
March 17th, 2011#1: sweet ride, whatcha got, 20’s on those shoes?
March 17th, 2011#2: hells yah, how bout you, blowin’ a sweet 3/4 hp outta that bad-ass motor?
#1: you know it, sister.
#2: Like the red paint job.
#1: Sponsored by Safeway, nice gig.
#2: See you at the frozen foods tokyo drift competition?
#1: You know it. Bringin’ the nitro. and the taquitos. got the cart. . . might as well.
omg, that is so funny. Can you really get gopher trolleys in Safeway? That’s it, we’re moving to the USA *wink*
March 18th, 2011LOL.. so cute.
March 19th, 2011OMGosh … did the lady in the red racer “peel a wheel” or “burn rubber”? I see tire marks!
So funny …
March 20th, 2011Beeeeeeeeeeeeeetch it’s not my fault yo man wants me! Look at ya with that scuzzy hat! Girl you need ta know how to work it like me!
March 21st, 2011So..is it weird to be in love with a Safeway store? No, that’s not my caption for the photo, but a profound statement from my heart. Astoria has a special place in the hearts of my husband and I (many vacations and honeymoon…coming up on 4 years and we’re not able to do our usual anniversary trip :() and I think this Safeway has the BEST view from the parking lot of any Safeway I have ever ever been too. I always think of the dark, stormy skies and a massive ship RIGHT THERE. *wimper* thanks for listening to my crazy rantings :)
March 27th, 2011Frozen chicken: a recipe for disaster.
March 31st, 2011Waiting for their air bags to deploy…
April 28th, 2011are they in front of the frozen breakfast foods? If so,
“Leggo my Eggo!”
May 1st, 2011