akward Wal Mart moment

David Anderson · September 07, 2011, 03:02:15 PM

I gotta share this with you. A couple of weeks ago on a Sunday night we pulled into Wal Mart on Coors Blvd near I 40 in Albuquerque. It was almost dark. This was the most crowded Wal Mart I've ever seen. It looked like the day before Thanksqiving. There was no place to park, so we pulled around back near the loading area. We ate supper in the bus then we went in to shop for groceries in an attempt to see if some of the parking opened up in the far front of the lot, so we could spend the night.

About 9:30 a guy pulls up to an an open slot near the end. I visited with him a few minutes and told him I was in the back loading area and I'd park adjacent to him and we would both be out of everyone's way. I left an open parking spot between us.

About 10:00 this guy squeezes between us in a long 5th wheel and parks. His truck is way out in the driving lane, but his back end is even with the adjacent RV and my bus. We closed the blinds and went to bed.

Here is where it gets funny. Early the next morning I awakened and looked out at my neighbor, and his wife was sitting between my bus and the RV in lawn chairs in her PAJAMAS smoking a cigarette and drinking coffee. Oh my gosh

I couldn't believe it. My wife just keeled over laughing. I was laughing but really embarrased, so I fired up the coach, left my toad in the lot and drove out to the steet and parked. Since her cover was gone she sort of picked up her chairs and went back into the RV.

After about 10 minutes the other motorhome left, then about 10 more minutes past and I saw our nightty gown friends pulling their rig through the Home Depot lot across the street.

This is the first time I've ever felt like a hillbilly by parking at a Wal Mart. I try to be as stealthy as I can when we do this, but that gal sure made it easy to turn and look. At least Hubby didn't pull out the grill and roast some opossum.

Yeeehaa

jjrbus · September 07, 2011, 03:41:11 PM

NO pictures? Would make a nice addition to the WalMartians file! JIm

Busted Knuckle · September 07, 2011, 03:52:05 PM

ROFLMAO!
@ both of you!

BK

Handyjim · September 07, 2011, 04:44:12 PM

Escapees, in conjunction with several other organizations, came up with a "reminder" note about blacktop boondocking etiquette. Things like no furniture out, no BBQs, etc. We use WalMart from time to time for quick overnight (or emergency) stops. But those who abuse the store's courtesy will spoil it for everyone. Having pontificated, I would love to have viewed the whole scene

David Anderson · September 07, 2011, 06:13:54 PM

Quote from: jjrbus on September 07, 2011, 03:41:11 PM
NO pictures? Would make a nice addition to the WalMartians file! JIm

My wife tried to get a discreet shot, but this gal was about 5' from my window.

David

Chopper Scott · September 07, 2011, 06:17:12 PM

Just lucky for you it wasn't me!!

Not much of a jammy wearer but at least I find a newspaper or shopping bag when I'm walking around the parking lot!!

Slow Rider · September 07, 2011, 06:33:57 PM

Just as a side note, if you are going to grill in the parking lot I would recommend you go with raccoon. The opossum is too greasy. It makes the fire flame up a lot and might draw some unwanted attention.

Just a tip from your Uncle Frank

pipopak · September 07, 2011, 08:08:36 PM

Quote from: Slow Rider on September 07, 2011, 06:33:57 PM
Just as a side note, if you are going to grill in the parking lot I would recommend you go with raccoon. The opossum is too greasy. It makes the fire flame up a lot and might draw some unwanted attention.

(Note to self: opossum not healthy. Get raccoon at naturist store).

Busted Knuckle · September 07, 2011, 08:31:36 PM

Quote from: Slow Rider on September 07, 2011, 06:33:57 PM
Just as a side note, if you are going to grill in the parking lot I would recommend you go with raccoon. The opossum is too greasy. It makes the fire flame up a lot and might draw some unwanted attention.

Just a tip from your Uncle Frank

Skunk ain't bad either once ya get past the smell!

Oh and Armadillo is pretty good too and you can cook it in it's own serving dish and call it "Possum on the half shell" the shell keeps the grease out of the fire!

BK