I wrote a while back how much I enjoyed playing the "old lady card" to get help with heavy projects. When I had taken my garbage to the dump station last month I was eagerly helped by a young man while I had watched an older, lame gentleman tackle his garbage bags by himself. I wrote about it here that it seemed the "old" card only applied to women which shocked me. Most of my commenters felt that the old gent may have refused help out of male pride.
Well I was taught a further lesson about playing cards this week. Again I was taking my months worth of garbage to the dump station. There was a really big, dual wheel, crew cab pick up truck ahead of me and the driver took their spot as I maneuvered next to them.
I got out and opened the back of my little truck, expecting help at any moment. Help never came. Seems "help" was busy unloading the bags from the truck next to me.
Leaning on the neighboring truck was a young woman in her late 20's with long, curly blond hair, who was tanning bed brown and sporting a few modest tattoos. She also wore a crop top and some right fancy Daisy Dukes. Hers had lace at the edges.
Daisy Dukes are really short, tight, denim shorts made famous by the female lead in the Dukes of Hazzard TV show from the 80's.
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Then I got tickled. I may have out trumped an old man but didn't have a chance against Daisy Dukes. I had to cough a little to hide my giggles.
There was no problem with me unloading my bags but must admit I was a bit disappointed. It had been kind of fun being pampered.
Sometimes with cards as Kenny Rogers would say, "You've got to know when to hold em', know when to fold 'em and know when to walk away." I walked.
Maybe next month?
Ya, it's no fun when you have to ask for help. Some young people like to help their elders, some don't see a need.
ReplyDeleteJean,
DeleteI was OK not getting the help and knew when I saw my competition that fat chance I was getting any. It just tickled me that I was so soundly put in my place by some short shorts.
It's obvious there was no help coming your way. But as you said, there's always next month. She's cute! :-)
ReplyDeleteDjan,
DeleteHa ha, I can't believe how much that model looked like that girl at the dump station. Could be sisters. Hey, I know when I am out done:))
I guess it's work if you can. Good luck next month!
ReplyDeleteEileen,
DeleteYa know, that may have been karma from the month before when I got help and the old gent did not. It is a game I find fun to play. Who knows what will happen.
Hope there's someone there next month who wants to help for all the right reasons.
ReplyDeleterobin,
DeleteIf it happens, fine. If not I am quite OK with that. I'm sure if I waited, he would have gotten to me. I really find it an amusing game--except for that old fellow last month.
Well, it seems there are all kinds of ways you can "trick" men into doing some work for you. Just so you know: We know it; and we don't mind!
ReplyDeleteTom,
DeleteYES!! That is exactly why I let the men help me. I profit and they get to feel good about them selves and probably gives them points with the wife when they tell her later:)) Can't beat that.
Oh you are so right... nobody can complete with Daisy Dukes. That brought a chuckle out of me.
ReplyDeleteLatane,
DeleteHa ha, yes I didn't have a prayer. Not sure too many women would have.
Haha, sorry you were overlooked because of Miss Daisy Dukes. But one day it will happen to her too. That's life.
ReplyDeleteJoey,
DeleteNow why didn't I think of that? Good one Joey.
Hahaha. You're right. The card doesn't always work but I'm not going to stop trying, except when I see Daisy Duke around.
ReplyDeleteBarbara.
DeleteSmart girl. Keep working it and look out for Daisy:))
On day she'll be the old one at the dump--ROFL! ;)
ReplyDeleteRita,.
DeleteThat is funny. You and Joey thought of that and it never crossed my mind. But it has now:))
Dear Patti, it's true--we need to know when to fold 'em! Peace.
ReplyDeleteDee,
DeleteKnowing that saves us a lot of angst for sure.
Great story! And yes, I know all about "Daisy Dukes". They seem to have made a comeback, including on my daughter and granddaughter! Now THEY would have attracted that help too!
ReplyDeleteLinda,
DeleteThink you are right about them making a comeback. Ha ha, could I borrow your daughter next month:))
Hi, Patti. I saw that you live in the Ozarks--yes? My mom's people are from Ava, MO, in the Ozarks just over the border in Missouri. And I spent some time working for a judge in Harrison, AR. So just wanted to say hi. (I live in the Pacific Northwest now, but my roots are always in the South).
ReplyDeleteGalen Pearl,
DeleteThank you for stopping by and commenting. Arkansas is pretty but you might have made the right move. We have been in the hundreds a good portion of the summer and definitely all weekend. Today is only 99. PNW has the right mix of cool and wet. I thought about it.
Dig out your Daisy Dukes and try it on an older man next time. Young men are only after one thing. Oh, old men are too so there's that. One day a girl that's five years old now will be making that young girl feel old. So it happens to all of us.
ReplyDeleteSnickelfritz,
DeleteActually this week the helper was a grizzled 50'ish fellow. I had better luck with the young guy a month ago. Think I evoked his grandmother.
...and the trump card is called: hormones.
ReplyDeleteAnnie,
DeleteThink you nailed it. Hard to compete against hormones.
With Daisy Dukes in the picture I'm not surprised you got ignored. At least you CAN still lift your own garbage bags.
ReplyDeleteRiver,
DeleteBeing able to lift the bags was why I found the situation funny not ugly. Actually it is easier to unload them than to load them.
Spot-on observations and the Kenny Rogers was the perfect closing. Priceless!
ReplyDeleteLC,
DeleteThanks, I have found that phrase of "knowing when to fold them" useful many times.
I love your closing too. On the other hand, perhaps the fellow thought you looked so strong and beautiful that he thought you could handle the bags whereas that girl just looked so weak and helpless.
ReplyDeleteKay,
DeleteHa ha that is a nice spin but that girl looked like she could bench press me.
So funny, Patti! Yes, I think we have to know when to walk. If I wore the shorts, the guys would shudder and run rather than help.
ReplyDeleteBarb,
DeleteThanks. I do believe knowing when to walk will make us live longer. As good of shape as you keep yourself, you could probably pull them off.
look at you knowing all about "Daisy Dukes" … I had no idea what you were talking about but the picture tells it all. At least you have dignity !!
ReplyDeleteGinnie,
DeleteI was wearing short shorts before they were known as Daisy Dukes. But that was when I could get away with it. Use to have good legs and butt but not so much upstairs.
I can't tell you how delightful this entry iis. Thanks.
ReplyDelete-grin- Another great happening.
ReplyDeleteYeah, we do have to admit defeat, in some instances. But one defeat, is not the whole war. You'll again, be able to play the Little Old Lady Card! -smirk-
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