Castle Shima

Even with my eyes wide open, I cant see a thing.
-- from the movie Zatoichi

::: Tower View :::
I'm sorry I havent been around much again. Its been hectic at the Castle. And before I forget again, a belated happy birthday goes out to Methos...

What Do You See?
For this week, I find myself in jury duty. Although I cant go into details of the trial as of yet, but the courthouse's snack bar has provided enough excitement as it is.

This morning, I went in to pick up a bottle of water and a chocolate bar. As I stood there at the counter, waiting for the cashier to ring me up, I watched as he folded up the cash from the previous person and place it in the register.

As I stood there waiting patiently, I noticed the cashier peering right at me.

I cough gently and he says "Oh, sorry. What can I get you?" I reply "Just these" and point to the water and candy. Then the cashier turns his head slightly and asks "What do you have?"

I peer closer and notice he has hearing aids in both ears. I thought that was abit strange for such a young man, but simply replied in a louder tone of voice "Just these things..." while pointing to the stuff I want.

The puzzled look on his face began to frustrate me. I began thinking how could they let this guy work here?!

Suddenly a voice behind me rang out "He's got one bottle of water and one candy bar."

Thats when I noticed the sign behind the cashier:
Cashier is blind! Tell him what you are buying and how many! Thanks!

There is the same sign is sitting under my purchases.

So as the sudden feeling of stupidity washed over me, I apologize to the cashier, state that the voice was correct, and hand over my money. I turned around to the gentleman behind me, who obviously worked in the building, and thanked him.

Its always the smallest things that make us feel the worst.
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::: Out In The Yard :::
Take a trip across the country by bicycle. Time to mount up!
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Father vidoe game with son. Hilarity ensues. This is just wrong. Funny, but wrong. (hat tip: Sybil)
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::: Background Noise :::
Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy by Big & Rich

Cause I saddle up my horse and ride him thru the city
I make alot of noise
Cause all the girls they are so pretty
Riding up and down broadway on my old stud Leroy
And the girls say
Save a horse, ride a cowboy!

I know its a country song, but its pretty damn catchy. LOL...

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* But I'm a creep
* I'm a weirdo
* What the hell am I doing here?
* I dont belong here
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