I worked at the library all day today as I do every Saturday. It was for the most part a usual day there, but I did have one particularly memorable library patron visit.
An older gentleman brought a couple books up to the desk to check out. I got his card and his items scanned for him and handed him back the books and the date due slip. As he took the books from me, he leaned over the desk and suddenly and unexpectedly gave me a very awkward bear hug across the counter.
Mind you, I know this man's name but only because it pops up when I scan his library card. I did recognize him because he does come to the library occasionally although not as frequently as many of our patrons do. I don't know him personally. I certainly wasn't expecting him to suddenly give me a hug.
Noticing my reaction, he laughed and said, "I always told myself when I was a young man that I wanted to get shot by a jealous husband before I turned the age of 80. Well, I've only got two years left to do that so I'm trying as hard as I can to get there."
Then he grinned a big ornery grin at me, told me to have a good day, and left with his books.
Well, gee whiz!! I just never know what is going to be coming at me in my day.
I hope that if any surprises come your way today that they are good ones.
8 comments:
What a cute story!
Mildred, he usually is a kind of quiet, gruff, solemn man even to the point of being a bit of a grouch, so his sudden hug really took me by surprise. HA! :)
Does your husband have a gun? Oh, I forgot, they have that sign at the library - the one prohibiting firearms. :>}
That is adorable! Hahaha!
Oh how funny and really sweet! Older folks are just too cute! Maybe sometimes a little too forward but still cute!
What a surprise for you. I will have to ask my sister if anything like that has happened to her. She works in a library.
Oh dear! Some people's fantasies can be dangerous for others, hope the husband he stirs up finally has good aim! I've met huggy people, ones that insist upon hugging, but never such a one as that! Yikes! Have a spendid day, full of surprises that make for good stories!
Diana, no, my husband doesn't own a gun. In fact, I told him about what happened. He just laughed and said, "Well, I guess I'll have to go shoot him then." Then he laughed again. I don't think he has any plans to rush out and defend my honor any time soon.
Terri, we have several characters that come to the library. I never know what to expect from them. :D
Susie, I think most folks by the time they are approaching 80 feel like they have earned the right to do and say pretty much whatever they please. HA! Apparently, that's what this gentleman thought anyway! :D
Lynne, I was surprised indeed! I wasn't quite sure how I should react to him. :)
Lanny, I am sometimes a huggy person, but I don't make it a habit to just go up and hug someone who is virtually a stranger to me. It certainly caught me off guard! I hope you have had a wonderful weekend! :)
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