The Waiting Room

Waiting rooms, a place where time can stand still or you can loose time. I think it depends on your attitude when you enter the room.

Sitting in the waiting room at Canadian Tire I am thankful for Agnes and all her wonderful stories. She is from Neil's Harbour and is out doing some Christmas shopping and enjoying the mild weather.

Agnes bought two new fryers which apparently you can make fries with just a tablespoon of oil. They are Christmas gifts for her health conscious children. Agnes may, in time, purchase one her self if there are no harmful chemicals in it. Agnes is a little leery of deep frying potatoes in just a tablespoon of oil.

Agnes introduced her ex husband who is traveling with her because, as Agnes says "we are still great friends." He sat very quietly next to her.

Agnes talked about the old day, she grew up in the fishing village of Neil's Harbour, where her father would trade fresh fish for some fresh vegetables from farmers in the area. She is concerned with the anticipated 5 to 7% price jump of groceries which is going to happen in January 2013.

Agnes doesn't think there will be any ice this year and I may not get much ice fishing in, this saddens me a little as I can not wait to get on the ice to catch some smelt.

Agnes also loves moose meat if it is marinated in apple juice and vinegar.

Three older gentleman also from down the country chimed in on the conversation from time to time. The older gentleman sitting next to me pulled out a Nokia cellphone that had a pull out antenna. He was amazed by the iPhone I had which also had a GPS on it.

I didn't get much of my novel read but the time sure did pass quickly. As Agnes left she wished everyone a merry Christmas and was on her way to Walmart then back home before dark.