Was making my way to work this morning, and having crossed the bridge, was waiting at busy intersection for the walk signal. Must be noted: even if street appears to be void of cars, will wait for the signal. Have very strong policy about crosswalks, in general.
As the light was about to change, saw an emergency vehicle approaching, lights blazing, siren screaming. The little white walk appeared in the box and I didn't budge, waiting for the big white SUV, on its way to something very emergency-like, to pass. It didn't. To my shock and surprise, it stopped. I looked at the driver (who did not appear to be at all annoyed or aggravated at having to brake), who then smiled and waved me across the street.
Um, what?
Maybe my habitual tardiness is an emergency on some level, but isn't there someone out there having a stroke, or watching their house burn to the ground or something? Was really v. amused to have this Deputy Sheriff brake for me -- because it's certainly not policy to be so courteous, at least from past encounters with BPD.
Amazing.
Did I mention he was ultra cute, too and that I have a thing for uniforms?
Will you marry me, Mr. Deputy Sheriff, sir?
That's pretty wild. Might have been a 410-70 (Donut Emergency/Jelly-filled required).
Posted by: Texas T-bone at October 17, 2003 10:24 AMhe was totally hitting on you fish!!! isn't this the stuff love stories are made of....man driving emergency vehicle stops to let fish cross the street, they fell in love....Happy Friday!!
Posted by: Blue at October 17, 2003 11:23 AMYou wait for walk signals, but you claim to live in Boston. I do not understand.
Posted by: jennn at October 17, 2003 01:36 PMHa! I knew those ancient Sumerian texts would come in handy some day.
Oh, you said uniform. Drat.
Posted by: Gopi at October 17, 2003 02:06 PMGopi, that was the best joke I've read all day.
And is your name pronounced "go pee"?
Posted by: Michael at October 17, 2003 02:19 PMEr, yes. But stress the first syllable, and shorten the second. And unless you went to kindergarten with me, don't even start.
Posted by: Gopi at October 17, 2003 06:40 PMOur lovely firemen are known for turning on the signals and sounds during a grocery/coffee/snack run. Ditto for cops. Perhaps your Sharif has a conscience.
Posted by: Kat herine at October 17, 2003 11:28 PMWill you marry me, Fish?
Thata way, I'll know for sure that I'll always have your fantastic prose to hand when I have a crap day, and feel like chucking the towel and the dishes in.
Your kickass ability and your wit inspire this 20 something girl, whose still trying to get her groove back.
Long live Fish!!
Posted by: 20 something girl at October 27, 2003 04:21 PM