Kirsty and I walked into town this afternoon to pick up some basic groceries that we were running low on and while in the small Sainsbury’s store, I decided to pick up some Corona beer as it was offer. When we got to the checkout with our bread, milk, cream, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh chicken and such, I was stunned to hear the cashier ask me if I had any I.D. to buy the alcohol!
Now I’m all for I.D. checks and I’m pleased shops have started to ask anyone looking under 21 for proof of age. I know many young people aged around 15 who can walk into shops on a Friday night and get served cheap booze at the drop of a hat, but it’s pretty funny when a 28 year old man with his wife can’t buy a few bottles of imported beer with their groceries because he didn’t have his driving license on him!
I had to take off the hat I was wearing to try and convince the cashier that I was, in fact, ten years over the legal age limit. After much good natured banter, she realised I wasn’t going to down the lot round the back of the car park with my mates, and let me buy the stuff.
Next time, I am definitely taking I.D.
4 responses to “Youth is on my side!”
Ha! Kid…
Enjoy it while you can!
Next time make sure you take your OAP Bus-Pass with you…
Merry Christmas
Adrian
Ha! Kid…
Enjoy it while you can!
Next time make sure you take your OAP Bus-Pass with you…
Merry Christmas
Adrian
My wife got turned down for buying someone cigarettes when she was 24!! it still hurts her now to think about it……
My wife got turned down for buying someone cigarettes when she was 24!! it still hurts her now to think about it……