On Valentine's day, Sarah Kate and I went to Belk's with the intention of getting Steve some pants. He had a Christmas gift card from there and I had a really good coupon to use.
As we were approaching Belk's door, a rather large bird came speeding right in front of us. Sarah Kate said, "Oh NO!" The bird looked REALLY stressed out. I was really stressed out at the sight of him. I thought to myself, "that is a road runner." He was trying to get in Belk's. There was a man sitting on the bench right in the entry way and I said, "what kind of bird is that?" He replied,"that's a road runner, can't imagine what it is doing here."
There was a couple right behind us talking about the bird also, The bird said, "beep, beep" as it crossed their path. No, I am just kidding, but it makes for a great story.
I don't think I have EVER entered a store so quickly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't even know you could see a road runner in Northwest Arkansas. Hummmm?????????
I found Steve some pants and when I checked them out the clerk said, "the coupon can't be applied to Nautica brand." Oh well, I got the pants because he needed them.
We walked around the store some more and I spotted something Steve has been talking about for several months now. It was a Keurig single coffee brewer and it was on sale. I asked a clerk if I could use my coupon on the Keurig and he said, "yes!" I had gotten Steve some candy and a card for Valentine's day earlier in the day. But, I knew he would be sooooo surprised if I got him the Keurig for Valentine's day.
We left Belk and I did not even think about the bird encounter as we walked out. I am so thankful because I may still be in Belk today if it had crossed my mind.
He came home at lunch and I just had to give it to him then!!!! He was soooo excited! He said that it was the best gift I have ever given him. WOW!
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And, you have got to get a cell phone that will let you use twitter because the road runner story would've made for some hilarious tweets!
That bird would have disturbed me, too. :)
Also....I am catching up with your blog, and I read the road runner first, and then further down...read the candle that says "Birds of Paradise". Is this an oxymoron or WHAT?? HA! See...God was trying to prepare you for this creature DAYS before!! :) LOL
LOVE your blog, sweet friend! I RARELY comment, but just had to today!! See you soon, Angie S.
Crazy about the bird! I would freaked out a little too! Glad it disappeared before your exit. =)