I work not too far from the post office and I oftentimes take the mail for a little hike over there, just to get some fresh air. Yesterday was one of those sunny days when I just needed a break, so I grabbed the mail and headed across the parking lot.It is a bit of a hike, so while I was taking the long walk back to the office, I noticed a car slowing alongside of me. I wasn't scared or anything because it is a busy parking lot, but I did keep walking pretty briskly.
"Hi!" says the man through his open passenger window.
"Hi." I answer, but keep walking.
"Working hard?" he asks.
"Yeah," chuckle. "hardly working." I say trying to figure out if I know this guy.
See, the company I work for owns the whole 50 acres of building there and we have a factory on one side, our corporate office on another, and a distribution center around the corner. There are many employees that work there and I'm in Human Resources, so odds are it may just be an employee that I'm not recognizing right off the bat.
"I'm Darryl." he says charmingly. And that's when it hit me. "What's your name?"
"Lin" I answer, laughing inside.
"Mary Lin?"
And I'm like "NO! Lin. Just Lin!" I say.
To which he laughs and says "I SAID 'Are you married, Lin?'"
Oh. I'm an idiot. Seriously?! I'm getting picked up?! On the way back from the post office?! AT WORK?!
I just laughed at my new boyfriend, Darryl. I told him yes, I was married, but thanks for asking. And I cracked up all the way back through the parking lot to the office.
I was dying telling everyone the story back at work. It was just so funny to be picked up in a parking lot at work! I mean, even if it worked out with Darryl and we had like 14 kids, what would he tell folks? That he met me in a parking lot??! Criminy. Darryl needs a better plan.
And you know what I found out later? Darryl is one of our employees. Boy, is he gonna be surprised when he realizes that.
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I love Hobbes on Thursday :-)
I only get picked up by men over 70-consider yourself lucky.
Hey Lin: next time you go huffing and puffing through that parking lot, try and look a teeny bit less attractive, will ya!! LOL LOL
I am laughing at Helene's comment! :)
You go girl! Next time you should turn on you charms in an exterminators parking lot...maybe you can get a free coon catching from him! Ya know just in case the coons come back...
Helene--Oops! Thanks for the reminder! I just posted Hobbes for you. I'm all confused as to what day it is. Call it love. ;)
A.Marie--I think it was the sight of a woman carrying the mail that must have done it for him. ;) Isn't that weird???!
Melodie---You know, when I need the charm, it fails me. Who knew taking the mail to the post office could be so sexy?! I like the exterminator idea--that was $$$!
Bwah-ha-ha!! Too funny!
Woot-woo!
Ok, I guess that's slightly more odd than getting hit on at a Halloween party. Lol! What a confidence boost, huh?
:| Did you tell Joe? I'm dying to read his reaction. LOL
P.S. No wonder you were approached-- you look absolutely IRRESISTIBLE in that colorful outfit, baby!
Oops, hit the "publish" button too soon:
I often find love in the post office parking lot, too. There's a HUNK of a guy who has the hots for me. Oh well, yeah, we're ALREADY MARRIED but hey! I make out with the post man!!!
Well, if you were wearing the outfit you have on in that picture, I can see why he would be turned on.
I agree with Bossy Betty, if continue to dress in such an alluring manner, you are bound to attract suitors.
Hey take it where you can get it, you know. heh
First: The picture - Is your pond THAT deep?
Second: I don't care how old you are or how married, it's always nice to know someone still cares. OK, so some someones are probably more ego gratifying than others - still. And any way, isn't that what parking lots are for - picking up people. "pick me up at the parking lot, I'll be in front of Sears" (I don't know why I said Sears, first thing that came to mind. I usually have folks pick me up in front of Best Buy or Petsmart)
Darryl doesn't believe in too much small talk before just getting to the point I guess! It has to be pretty flattering though that he asked. If some guy came up along side me in a parking lot and said that, I'd have to check to see if my skirt was stuck in my undies or something!
Maybe it's my age, or maybe it's the fact that it doesn't happen often but things like that just make my day, no matter how goofy they may be. I have to ask though if that fabulous outfit your sporting in the picture is what you were wearing that attracted Darryl to you?...lol
Let's give Darryl credit for reaching outside the usual/normal pick up joints (aka bars)...you know a parking lot could only offer up a nice decent girl.
On the flip side of this coin--what a compliment to you...and Joe-- cause his good taste got you first. It's not everyday after all our years of marriage and hidden stretch marks that our sexy gets validated by a stranger ;-)
YOU GO GIRL!
Daryl wants you because you are just so fetching! You really are milkin' that rubber outfit, girlfriend.
Well, ironically enough, that's what you get when you try to pick up girls in the parking lot of where you work; fellow employees. Sheesh...but hey, puts a little grin on your face despite, no?
Diana--Yeah, I wasn't sure if I should be honored or embarrassed!
Vanilla--:) My daughter was grossed out by this story for some reason.
Lola--I guess so. But you know me, I was cracking up because I couldn't believe it happened! I'm not letting Joe forget it though. :)
Rebecca--YES, I told Joe! Immediately. And I told him that he'd better watch out or I'm gonna leave him for Darryl! Hee! Hee! Nice waders, eh? Love YOUR post office story!
Betty--Oh, those are my pond waders. I'm wacky like that, so that's why I was laughing at him hitting on me. If Darryl only knew....
Highway--I might catch me a fisherman!
Pricilla--It was so unbelievable, Pricilla! I just laughed and laughed. Well, not in front of him though. I didn't want to hurt Darryl's feelings. :)
Grace--It was flattering. Especially as you get older and going through menopause. I was always dumpy as a kid, I guess it's nice to have someone notice. :) No, the pond isn't that deep, but it helps if you have to move the rocks and such. I have an old post on us in the pond with those things. I'll send you the link--the photos are hilarious!
Beaded Tail--He had to move quick or I was gonna get away! ;)
Ann--I was flattered too because of, like you, the age that I'm at. Not many heads turning as you get older. I'll take it as a compliment, but I sure had a mean giggle over the whole thing too. You like my waders??!
Jodi--Yeah, it was nice on some level. And he was very nice and gentlemanly actually. I don't blame him, I mean, where DO you meet nice people anymore?
Sharky--I think he might have been a fisherman! ;) Nah, I was actually dressed in slacks and heels for my hike to the post office.
Nancy--I wonder if he knows? I doubt it. I'd love to see his face when he realizes who I am!! Hee! Hee! It was a nice surprise and he was very nice and not creepy or anything.
Hey, I would have tried to pick you up myself had I been a man. You're one GREAT looking chick! How did Joe react?
Actually Lin, I think he heard you can really work the waders. lol
Love the outfit!
Can you really blame Darryl when you go around teasing all of the boys in your hip-waders?
Veronica--Joe was laughing too. I think he liked that somebody else thought his woman was pretty, but he knows how wacky I am, so he was laughing too. He knows Darryl was in for deep trouble loving me! ;)
Jodi--Hee! Hee! You'd think a short skirt and heels would reel 'em in! Nope--it's the waders. Go figure.
MA Fat Woman--That's my pond cleanin' outfit!
Fish--I knew you'd love the photo today, Fish! ;) What is it about those waders????
The little lady wearing them.
You are one hot momma! Darryl is pretty forward, huh?
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