Forever young.

Forever young.

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发布日期: 2024年12月11日
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11th December 2024: Morning Page.

Forever young: Yesterday, whilst shopping in my local Iceland’s shop, I was given a new ray of hope. For a sixty-five-year-old guy who had been having a bad week, this was like a ray of sunshine.

When I got the till (check out), I produced my new bonus card and waited for the grand total of my most recent spend, when I was very surprised to be asked to provide ID. (This card is only available to those who are sixty and over).

I thanked the rather grumpy looking man at the till and excitedly produced my driving licence from my wallet. My enthusiasm must have taken ‘Mr. Grumpy’ by surprise.

I suspect that he thought I was being ever so slightly sarcastic. Which is entirely possible. He looked somewhat deflated when the date of birth on my ID proved beyond doubt that I was entitled to the 5% discount.

Next time he is operating the till, I will make a point of buying a bottle of something alcoholic, having first retrieved my ID of course.

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