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Saturday, December 22. 2012

Miracle

A holy miracle in the liquor aisle. God is good.


Posted by Bird Dog at 13:43 | Comments (9) | Trackbacks (0)

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I have to say, I have a hip in dire need of replacement and if I have to go long distances, I will opt for my chair over the forearm crutches that I usually use. But if necessary, I can stand up from my chair to get something, I just can't walk any distance without support.
It's possible this woman may be in the same situation as me. Or she may be a goldbrick. Or it may be a miracle.
#1 BlogDog on 2012-12-22 14:24 (Reply)
Definitely a miracle!
#1.1 Bird Dog on 2012-12-22 14:36 (Reply)
well said. I don't need a chair, but occasionally need crutches.
Doesn't mean I can't walk a few steps without them even if I do carry them with me, of that I can't use a shopping cart as support in lue of crutches (putting those inside the cart).
#1.2 J.T. Wenting on 2012-12-27 14:55 (Reply)
Wait! What miracle elixir is she reaching for?
#2 Steve in CT on 2012-12-22 17:36 (Reply)
I am so stealing that picture.

I'm not a barbarian. I'll add a link to here for the source.

That's about the size of it. Did she pay with an EBT card? Inquiring minds want to know these things!
#3 jefferson101 on 2012-12-22 19:39 (Reply)
Need a lot more info.

I am lucky in that I can walk. About 150 feet. Then I have to sit or lie down for a few minutes. In other words, at a supermarket I have to sit at the end of each aisle if not more often. I use a cane that unfolds into a seat, not a wheelchair - for now.
#4 John A on 2012-12-22 22:57 (Reply)
yes, yes, yes, quite funny indeed.

However, I'll err on the side that this woman, may in fact, have a an ailment. Notice how, although standing, she has her feet together? A healthy stance would have her feet apart to help her balance. But, since she has her feet together, that tells me, she most likely does have some sort of hip problem or something that causes pain standing or walking.

But, hey, booze is a pain killer, isn't it?
#5 Charles on 2012-12-23 00:42 (Reply)
Been there, done that. Polio 1944. But I can stand up from a store scooter if I REALLY want something.
#6 Claritas on 2012-12-23 10:45 (Reply)
God is great, but liquor is quicker...
#7 B Moe on 2012-12-23 18:16 (Reply)

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