March 22, 20188 yr Popular Post You just have to appreciate this one. Young people forget that we old people had a career before we retired...... Charley, a new retiree-greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a real credit to the company and obviously demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly" policies. One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. "Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang-up job when you finally get here; but your being late so often is quite bothersome." "Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it." "Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear.” “Yes sir, I understand your concern and I’ll try harder.” Seeming puzzled, the manager went on to comment, “It's odd though your coming in late. I know you're retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say to you there if you showed up in the morning so late and so often?" The old man looked down at the floor, then smiled. He chuckled quietly, then said with a grin, "They usually saluted and said, ‘Good morning, Admiral, can I get your coffee, sir?’” give the man some respect.......
March 22, 20188 yr I have met quite a few vet/greeters at Walmart. One stands at parade rest and never moves much. He smiles and nods his head as people look at him. I asked him,"Are you at parade rest soldier?" He smiled and loosened up some. We talked briefly, he was a Viet vet and just wanted to have something to do. I wear my hat with Viet Nam pin on it and I meet another vet just about every time I go to a store. Some are not in good shape. I met a guy that had WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam on his hat. We had an interesting talk. He had to be 95 and must have been the service at least 30years
March 23, 20188 yr I got to talk with a WW II vet who had come into the Restore a couple of weeks back. No details, but he was still pretty sharp. Went about his business after I thanked him.
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