Thursday, June 12, 2008

Firsts at the Downtown Deluxe

The other day here I had "first time experiences" here at the downtown deluxe. They all happened in the space of 2 hours.
5. When we were leaving to go pick up Zeb from work there were some guys fighting outside. I could hear them screaming at each other "F this and blah blah if you do this *#$@!" Sweet. I told the girls as we were going out the door to not pay attention to the people yelling at each other outside. Much to my surprise they stopped yelling when we started going to the car. I thought, that must be a coincidence. But as soon as I got in the car the F bombs came flying again. That was the first time someone has ever stopped fighting and screaming swear words for the sake of my children. For that I was very grateful.
4. Just as we were pulling out of the parking lot a guy was about to pull in. I was stopped at a T and he was turning into the lot in front of me. He started at me with the worst daggers I have ever seen. Holy crap. I wasn't even close to hitting him or anything and I have no idea why he was so mad. If I had been a guy he probably would have jumped out and punched me. He was not happy. That was the first time I have ever been stared down, not to mention that it was for no reason at all.
3. Me and the girls went swimming. They were swimming with their life jackets on and Audrey was sleeping in the apartment with Brittany. So I actually got to layout on a lawn chair and relax. As I was relaxing a black guy pokes his head around the gate and says, "Can I strike up a conversation with you?" I totally thought he was selling something. He says, "You're not here with your boyfriend are you." My reply was "No, I am here with my girls and I am texting my husband."
"Oh man, you're married? All the pretty ones are taken."
I muttered something like, "I don't know about that." I mean let's be honest. There I was with frizzy hair and looking like crap and he starts talking all smooth. Oh Brother...give me break. He talks about being beautiful...yeah right but whatever. Anyway, after I told Zeb he was joking with me and said, "Once you go black you ain't never go back!" He is so funny. That is the first time I have EVER been picked up on by a black guy.
2. This older man started talking to me and the girls and he was giving me tips on how to teach them to swim. He gave me some really good tips and it was going well. He then asked why my hair wasn't wet and I told him I don't like to go under the water and that I had just had surgery on my ears. His response? HE STARTED SIGNING TO ME!!!! I was taken by surprise. Here we had been talking for 5 minutes just fine and then he starts signing. Wow. When I told Zeb he was laughing so hard. He then asked, "So does that make you think maybe you sound like you are deaf when you talk." I assured him I don't think that! That was the first time someone has ever talked to me using sign language because they think I know it and need it.
1. I had the experience of seeing the cat ladies breast when we were walking back to the apartment. Very large talk top that is very droopy + not bra on a 60 year old = breast out the side of the shirt. Again, very classy. First time and hopefully the last for that.

2 and 1 were among my favorite. Very comical.
Hope you enjoyed. :)
Just think, if we lived her permanently I would always have interesting and funny things to post on my blog. Tempting.....

P.S. Sorry you had to read my spelling and grammar errors. It takes too long to spell check when you are in the front office with 2 kids trying to post quickly. We had Internet in our apartment for a few days but it is now gone. Bummer.

10 comments:

Michelle said...

I can't believe that. So funny! I loved the black guy picking up on you. Seriously...very hilarious.

Steph said...

hahahaha you are SOOO hilarious!! Thank you for the laugh AGAIN!! Too bad that angry dude almost punched you-I don't understand road rage. And I cannot believe that guy started signing to you!!! What!?! I wish I could have been there-that is too funny! Oh and the black guy-awesome. You know.. you may feel nasty but you are still one hot mama!! So I'm not surprised. Ok, holy long comment. Glad you're sharing your eventful summer..keep 'em coming!

karin said...

This is an AWESOME list! I am so glad you posted it because in a year you will have to look back it and laugh again (I think I will too).

Katie L. said...

He started signing....HA HA HA! It kind of makes me feel bad for him because he's not very smart! ;) As crazy as this all is, you will be talking about this for years to come! Zeb needs to tell Mat about the cat lady because I tried and I don't think he quite understands the whole picture!

J and C Fish Family said...

I tried to wait to let Carol comment, but I think she has had ample time and hasn't. I am still scratching my head at the black guy. I understand the initial pickup, but then it was kind of like he was still checking to see if you might not be so committed? And I think I need to come down and see the cat lady for myself. How bad can sixty year old saggy boobes really be I mean come on. Elch.
Josh

mistyp said...

You could write a book about your crazy summer adventures! Funny (and some kind of scary) stuff! :}

Kimi said...

You are so funny! I love reading your blog! Not bad for a weeks worth of events.
Enjoy the woderful life of the Downtown Deluxe. I sure it will only get better as the summer goes on. ;)

The O'Briens said...

I am dying. The black guy picking up on you was classic. I love that the guys stopped swearing while the girls walked through! However, my favorite is that the guy full on started SIGNING to you! That is so freaking random and hilarious. I love it.

EmmaTheJane said...

All I can say is WOW. Leah. I wish my life could be as cool as yours... THough I DON'T think I could handle the nasty apartment. I'm a wuss. What can I say? I bet you can't wait to get back. It will be nice. Your place here is soooooo clean and fresh. Look forward to it.

Stamp With Linz said...

It just keeps getting better!