I felt fine after putting my groceries in the car, but something was wrong when I walked the cart back. One foot was dragging a bit. Walking was not coordinated. What on earth had happened? Had I just had a stroke? Would I be able to drive home? Just then I saw a squashed pile of pink goo near my car door. Bubble gum!! Dad-gum!! Luckily none of it came off on the car mat.
Another odd thing happened in my driveway. One leg was suddenly about half an inch longer than the other! After I got the food inside, I took off my sneakers. One had many more stones stuck on than the other ā stones from the driveway. They were attached with superglue-gum.
I abhor people who spit out their gum without thinking of the consequences to others. Then I thought to be grateful that I hadn’t had a stroke. One little practice run was enough!
Mehrling Muse 
You scared me there!
I’m so glad it was a minor annoyance. It seems today is a good day for those! š”
Oh, well. We got through it and I hate those inconsiderate people as well.
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So happy you didn’t have a stroke. Bubble gum is a pain but preferable to a hospital stay.
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Absolutely, David. Strong, healthy hugs to you!
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I know you are making light but this isn’t funny.Those of us on the other side of “over the hill” can’t be too careful..Walking on those stuck on rocks must have been uncomfortable
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Well, I was just hobbling in the grocery store parking lot, because my foot was sticking to the pavement. My shoes picked up the stones in my own driveway.
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I’m glad it wasn’t a stroke. My neighbour just had one. Not a nice thing. Gum can be nasty as is dog poo on your shoe.
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Dog poo does not smell good, but it is easier to remove than gum.
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That is true!!
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Thank you for laughing. I found it funny after the initial shock.
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I hate getting anything on my shoe. I track it all over my house before I notice it. Glad it wasn’t your health!
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I am so relieved that you are okay. You scared me with the start of the post.
I despise people who litter and consider those who spit out gum just nasty. The people who use the world as their ash tray are also just gross.
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Some people are totally uncouth.
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What a story! Glad you are fine, but really…?
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That episode, though amusing to me, probably shortened my life by 2 seconds.
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You gave me a heart attack — reading that title… Glad all is good.
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Thank you for rejoicing with me.
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So thankful it was just gum stuck to your shoe.
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I am, too!
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That is gross, some people are just disgusting
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That got my attention! i am so glad that you did not have a stroke!
God bless you friend, Michele
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Not being able to walk right was a shock to me, too! Thankfully, it was short-lived.
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What a great story telling you. Iam so…so..happy you haven’t stroke. Very funny it was just gum stuck to your sneakers.
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I was in shock for a minute when I couldn’t walk right, but then I found it was only gum.
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You are so smart š¤
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I hate when that happen and would you believe I once sat on onešdisgusting and I had to throw away my pants
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Ugh! That is awful!
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That initial moment wondering what was wrong must have been concerning. A 60+ year old guy spit walking directly in front of me in NYC last night. It was memorable and revolting.
Glad youāre well, just tasked with cleaning your sneakers!
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That is disgusting.
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Whew!!
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I suspect you might have rocks and gum on that shoe for a while, but good it is the only issue for you.
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I got the rocks off immediately, and the next day I worked on the soles of the sneakers with rubbing alcohol. Most of it is off.
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You give new meaning to “no grass grows under your feet.”
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Ha! Ha! That is funny!
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I praise God I was home and had a signal to read this post and dry the tears before they left my eyes! One of your best posts ever, Anne!
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Thank you. Life is full of surprises!
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If it isn’t goose poop on the asphalt, it’s gum in the store parking lot! I’m constantly looking on the soles of my shoes before getting in the car. In fact, a few years ago, I put an old pair of walking shoes in the trunk of the car, for just this purpose. Why do people do this with their gum – ignorant!
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Gum litterers think only of themselves.
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Very true – thoughtless, especially those who use bubblegum as it is the worst!
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I can cut the goose poopers some slack–it isn’t like they have other options.
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Ha ha – yes, I do too, for that very reason. It’s especially time for checking your soles when they have their goslings in toe. š
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So glad to hear you are okay. A stroke would have been dreadful! Just as well it was only bubble gum. What a funny story this made!
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After a few moments of fright, I saw that the gum experience was funny.
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Oh my! That is about the worst gum-laden shoe I have ever seen, and I’ve seen plenty as a mom and grandmother. How many pieces did the spitting culprit have in their mouth? This is making me laugh Anne, a funny post, but I’m sure at the time truly aggravating.
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First I was frightened, then annoyed by gum on the shoe. It took a few moments for the relief and amusement.
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