THE PERFECT JOB

We are having construction done on the US highway in front of our neighborhood. This construction has actually been going on for now three years. As I was sitting waiting for the single lane to open so that I could go to town, I reflected on the man holding the sign that says SLOW or STOP. This could be one of my dream jobs. It doesn't take a lot of effort, yet YOU ARE IN CHARGE. I could look important, earn a good paycheck, and really not have to work real hard. I am so sorry if I have offended any road construction engineers out there in cyberspace. Let's face it, you get to wear the walkie-talkie and talk into it while you and your counterpart on the other end of the one lane decide when it is time for you to move forward. I would imagine the conversation goes something like this:

#1-It sure is hot out here. Let's make these yokels in the air conditioned cars pay. We'll just stop both lanes of traffic.

# 2- Yeah-that's great. We're in charge here and they can just guess when we will let them through.

# 1-Do you have any plans after work?

#2-Naw-just grab a liquid refreshment and wait for the old lady to cook my supper.

# 1-I'm getting tired of looking at this old hag in the explorer-I'm going to let some of these yokels through. When I see a good looking chick-she's stopping at the front of the line and I'm star gazing for a while.

I could really do this job and without all of this trivial conversation. I would have everyone going through at 60 and the next side ready in two shakes. The only problem might be the irate motorist with the 2 ton vehicle that decides he doesn't like my timing. UM!!!!!

For many years, my dream job was collecting quarters at the toll booth going to the beach in Florida. I could really do that! Another job being in charge, but no hard days, a decent check, and OH YEAH THE BEACH!

If I could start my career life over, I might try one of these two jobs-but if they didn't work out-I could always go to another fall back that I always wanted to do-be a brain surgeon.

I ran 5 this AM with Susan & Larry. OUT OF MY LEAGUE! I didn't see Larry again after about mile 2. He ran in the Race for the Cure Saturday and had a GREAT time. That just goes to show what you can do if you will lose about 40 pounds. I don't think I will try that one! We walked almost 4 after that with Mrs. Sandra. THAT WOMAN IS SOMETHING ELSE. That will be another day's topic.

For those concerned about my toe, don't worry, it only hurts when I take a step.