Thursday, November 3, 2005

MY LUCKY DAY? — by Steve Nadis

Yes, things are definitely looking up. First I had written that I was a mere “footnote to a footnote in history,” and then I heard from astute readers that my role was more important than that, arguably constituting a “toenote to history.” Yesterday, I heard that payment had been issued for my flying squirrel article (START THE LAUGHTRACK, PLEASE!) which had been lost in the editorial equivalent of a black hole for months. And today, so far, has gotten off to a promising start too. First I got my daughter (at least one of them) to school on time because we were able to make some lights in Central Square and zip through on our bikes (or rather trailer bike) past some usually troublesome intersections.

On the way back from her school, I stopped off at one of the two Whole Foods I like to complain about–not because of the ambience, which I enjoy–but because of the prices. Today was different. I grabbed four bottles of sparkling cider (marked at $3.69 apiece, which is exactly the kind of thing I normally complain about) on sale for $1.29. But they rang up at $3.69. After my suspicions were confirmed by a “price check,” the cashier–in accordance with store policy–gave me one bottle free and the other ones for $1.29. So I walk away with all four for $3.78, rather than getting just one at the inflated price of $3.69. I don’t think I’m going to top that–”zeroing out,” as a coupon-crazy friend of mine calls it–so maybe I’d better quit while I’m ahead.

Posted by Snake at 14:23:46
Comments

7 Responses to “MY LUCKY DAY? — by Steve Nadis”

  1. Burt says:
    November 3, 2005 at 2:43 pm

    This is not worth the paper it’s printed on.

  2. Snake says:
    November 3, 2005 at 2:44 pm

    I agree with you Burt, holeheartedly. By all means, save your paper and do not print this. I repeat: DO NOT PRINT THIS. OK, can we move on please?

  3. Windfall Woman says:
    November 3, 2005 at 8:17 pm

    Do I lead such a pitiful life that I happen to think a day like yours is a windfall? Because it sounds great to me.

  4. Snake says:
    November 3, 2005 at 9:10 pm

    No Windfall, the fact that you can appreciate a good day like this makes you anything but a loser. In my book–which, admittedly, is not widely read–it makes you a winner.

  5. OldRoses says:
    November 4, 2005 at 6:25 am

    Not to be compettitive or anything, but in my grocery store, the policy is that if it rings up wrong, you get ALL of them for free.

  6. Flubberwinkle (FW for short) says:
    November 4, 2005 at 8:51 am

    We, Greeks, say that when things are going good for you, you should buy a lottery ticket! The fates were perhaps not smiling, but at least grinning at you… and every little bit counts!
    :-)

  7. Snake says:
    November 4, 2005 at 2:41 pm

    Hi Roses — You’ve got one heckuva store over there in …, uh, wherever it is. Sounds like every day they ring it up wrong is a "lucky day" for you. Hi to you too FW & thanks for the note. I like the advice. In times of indecision, we should always turn to the ancient Greeks. Wisdom like that is hard to find these days…

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