I go to a fitness place here locally to stay in shape. I read up on etiquitte at these places and learned that you rarely introduce yourself and say very little to others, because everyone is focused on thier workout and not there to make friends. Well I'm kind of a Mayberry person who likes to know names, so of course I have to make them up since everyone is a stranger. At my Gym, there is (in my mind) The Reader (always has a book in his stationery bike) Groaner (he makes a funny noise running on the tradmill. The wiper (no not Andy's cousin) he has a compelsion to keep wiping off the machines, There is Pony Tail, Charles Atlas, Stretch...an the guy who sweats by far more than anyone..Ralph Haines, of course. That one is so ingrained, I almost called him Ralph once to his face (but I remembered the etiquette). He is always sweatin'. I think I saw Hogette Winslow ther once too, but I'm watching for her again to confrim. I can't help it, my mind just wanders that way. I just smile and nod at every one. (oh my gosh I wonder if I am Mr. Schwamp on everyone els's list.!! The Untrained Voice _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
