Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Short walk off a long pier….

I went out and about yesterday to this cool historic fishing pier that juts out into Lake Erie. It was a really nice way to end the day. The sky was a gorgeous shade of blue and filled with clouds that looked like they'd been whipped up out of egg whites and pink sugar. There was a wonderful breeze off the lake, and excellent opportunity for dog and people watching.

But the best part was this little shack right by the parking lot. It had three windows….. Bait, Ice Cream and Advice. Ohmygosh that made me laugh. I wish the building had been open because I would have cracked open my disguise box [I keep it in my trunk for just such an occasion] and gone up to the various windows myriad times. 

I think they probably would have kicked me out right about the time I went up to the advice window wearing my cone head hat and looking puzzled while holding an ice cream cone and a big cup of worms ….

18 comments:

Laura Eno said...

Oh dear...I hope people don't confuse their snacks...although Klingons would probably appreciate having the alternate choice. Gagh, anyone?

Karen from Mentor said...

Don't the worms have to be deep fried to suit a klingon? [pretty sure they also have to be harvested at full moon on a tuesday for religious reasons]

personally I like a nice garlic butter sauce...

Marisa Birns said...

Bait-flavored Ice Cream. Ben and Jerry are so jealous.

Karen from Mentor said...

I remember a time when worm cookies were all the rage.

[well, ok, to be exact, there was a grass roots movement trying to make worm cookies all the rage, but the whole concept got buried]

Laurita said...

Oh, didn't this make me laugh. Maybe you could have ducked behind the window and given out the advice. I'd pay good money to hear that.

Karen from Mentor said...

with puppets!!!!!!!!!!

*gets out her glue gun, some felt and of course...sequins*

shannon said...

What what??? Maybe it wasn't pronounced "ad-VICE" maybe it was pronounced "A-Viche" and is some strange dessert made from worms and icecream?

Would love to know that story behind this one!

Karen from Mentor said...

Oh believe me Shannon, I'm going to go back until there's someone there and ask. Logically they probably dispense advice on how to catch fish from the pier-- or show you the best way to bait a hook.

But the writer in me really wants the person who flings open the shutters when I knock to be wearing a turban and be uber mysterious.... [like the gypsy lady in the first Lon Chaney, jr. wolfman movie]

Laura Eno said...

Now that you've mentioned on your blog that you're going back I bet you'll see a sign under "Advice" that says "Karen is not allowed" right under it. They'd be afraid of any question you might asked.

And, no, gagh is fresh and wiggly. You're thinking of the fried worms that Ferengi like...

Karen from Mentor said...

hee hee hee Laura.

I was in the food buffet line at a party once and got to a dish that had an index card taped in front of it that said:

"Karen--don't eat this!"


Spent the rest of the day explaining the sign by telling people about the party trick I do if I eat cream cheese....

:0)

Cat Connor said...

See, that's what I miss about being back home... there's no one offering advice in bizarre places. :)

Karen from Mentor said...

Like from the inside of your sock drawer?

[I hear NZ sock drawers are pretty wise]


*smooches cat, gives her a glass of water, pats her on the head and sends her off to bed*

Harry said...

What a great variety of wares to offer. Funny Karen!

KjM said...

I do love the fact that the Advice window was closed. Ain't is always so?

Go take some more short walks, Karen, then come back here and tell us about what you saw. I'm happy to listen to whatever you have to say.

Karen from Mentor said...

Thanks Kevin, you're so sweet. So that means I can call you at 3am right?

I think what's worse than the advice window being closed when you need it is garnering unsolicited advice from the peanut gallery.

I mean, if I WANTED to know how to properly jet ski down a neighbor's snow covered roof I'd read a book about it or something. Sheesh, some people just don't get the concept of winging it....

Karen from Mentor said...

@ Harry -There's a convenient store around the corner with a sign in the window that says:

Hot Corned Beef/Live Bait

Honestly? Even with a LOT of hot mustard I can't see that combo for lunch.

But I think Live Bait would be a great name for a garage band.

KjM said...

@Karen

about the 3am thing, On weekends that might work, I have a tendency to pad about the house all hours of the night. The rest of the week? Might be a bit grouchy.

Karen from Mentor said...

Would you be grouchy even if I sing? *sigh* well, ok I promise kevin if I ever phone you at 3am I'll either be in jail in tijuana or just really really need to know the lyrics to a song I've forgotten. [or to see if you know where I put the remote control]

can't imagine you being grouchy. but if you say you are, you are, it's probably all that brooding irish blood in you.
[but don't try leeches...]
*hugs you*