Just checking.
Excerpt from one side of the conversation I couldn’t help overhear with a loud-talking close-standing public transit patron.
“Hullo!”
“…”
“Ha! Yeah, right?!
“…”
“Oh I’m running a bit late, bud…the cops pulled me up, aaagain.”
“…”
“Can you believe it was same cop, man? I kid you not!
“…”
“Yeah, yeah, well, what I did was grab, [insert name], ’cause, [he or she] has a G1, right.”
“…”
“HA haa ha yep! So far so good anyway.”
“…”
“Nah naahhh, I gotta pick up that ounce from [insert name] plus you STILL owe me that $10, so I’m skinned, bro.”
“…”
“”Nah man, I gotta roof comin’ up tomorrow and last weekend we were at [insert name] river out [insert location] kayakin’ and the kegs and the fireworks and the strippers and the blow - I’m spent, bud.”
“…”
“Okay okay, I’m just gettin’ on the bus now. So remember, if anybody asks, my name is [insert name] NOT [insert name] got it?”
“…”
“HA haa ha, exactly. Exactly.
“… ”
“Yep, see ya in a bit, eh? Okay, do it to it.”
Keep it down, gang.
Your clandestine master plans aren’t nearly as cryptic as public transit acoustics may lead you to believe.
The colourful young offender who inspired an entire exercize in writing one-sided dialogue, this post is for you.
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Ruby Tuesday
August 18, 2011
First things first, Sharon. You are REALLY starting to bug me, because I am getting seriously addicted to your blog. And not just in a “read and enjoy” way, but in an interactive “I have to say something about this!” way. So good job.
I verge on paranoia, but I honestly will not even discuss anything even slightly compromising on a cell. Not even illegal, just crap I might have done that could mess up my life if the wrong person found out. I know that landlines can be easily tapped, but the laws are much more vague and the method inherently much less secure with cells. Not that I’ve done anything criminal. . . that I recall. *insert personal smiley emoticon that hasn’t been invented for vague, Mona Lisa-esque expression here*
You’ve looked at my blog, so you know I add a “Moral of the story” to each post. Except when specifically cited, these are always original thoughts and are everything from the very serious to the funny to the generally helpful to the humorous to the seemingly vague. One of my personal favorite from months ago was something like, ‘Remember, if you ever have to go on the run from the cops, open up your cell and remove the SIM card. Just turning it off does not prevent it from being used as a tracking device.’ Thought you might appreciate that one.
Ruby
Sharon
August 18, 2011
Ha! You know me so well. Going to make myself a coffee because I just accidently ‘Like’ buttoned myself and read that one about SIM cards on YOUR blog right now.
Nick
August 18, 2011
LOL. I’m clearly going to start using “I’m skinned, bro,” in my daily conversations. Also, do you think he’s on to something with the whole incorporation of kegs, strippers, and blow into his kayaking excursions? Perhaps!
Sharon
August 18, 2011
Haha! That’s probably the only way I’d ever kayak again, remember…? http://hyperactiveinefficiency.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/how-do-you-know-when-you-officially-hate-kayaking/ ugh.
whatimeant2say
August 18, 2011
Wow, why don’t I ever get to eavesdrop on Interesting Cell Phone Conversations?
Sharon
August 18, 2011
Patience, good eavesdropping comes to those who wait.