Name Dropping

I was in Wal-Mart the other day picking up a few items when one of the greeters walked over and started up a conversation. Now, for some reason, I always attract people who either want or need to tell me their entire life story. It isn't that I mind, or I don't care...I really do...but sometimes, I'm in a hurry and want to get in and get out as quickly as possible.

Well, he stood there and proceeded to tell me all about the different "celebrities" he's seen at our Wal-Mart, right here in Georgia. Not too long ago, he said he saw a man walk in with a very good-looking pregnant woman (he even did hand motions explaining her large tummy!). He said they walked in at about 7 AM. The man came over and asked if he knew where he could find such-n-such, and the guy telling the story said he slid his glasses down on the end of his nose for a closer inspection and said, "You're Patrick Dempsey." Patrick replied, "You found me out." I was like....WHAT??? Patrick Dempsey went shopping in MY Wal-Mart? Are you kidding me! Apparently, he and his family have a house nearby in Chateau Elan (remember Stella's visit there?).

That would be just my luck for me to run smack dab into him carrying a big box of tampons and maxi pads in my arms! Take my word...it could only happen to ME!

The chatty guy went on to say that Michael Vick came in once for some egg rolls from the frozen foods department. I made a remark that I bet he hasn't seen Michael around in awhile...I don't think he understood my sense of humor. He's in prison...HELLOOOO!!! He said that Chipper Jones, Jeff Francouer, and Bobby Cox of the Atlanta Braves have been known to stop in for some groceries. We must have stood there and talked in the checkout line for 20 mins. or so. I know that I was getting some aggravated glances from those in line behind me, but the guy just kept going on and on! I was trying to be nice by listening intently...I couldn't just walk off and be rude! He even escorted me all the way to the door! I think I made a friend for life! I was beginning to think he was going to go home with me!

I made it back home (FINALLY!) and shared with Chris about what had happened. He, of course, didn't believe that the guy had run into all those celebrities at OUR Wal-Mart, of all places! Maybe he was pulling my leg...guess I'll never really know. I just need to make sure that when I dart into Wal-Mart, I'm not looking like something the cat dragged in. No telling who I might run into...

For the first time in my entire life...I just might be left totally speechless! :)

Have a "Woo Hoo" kind of Wednesday, my friends!