Merry Death

Hello, Dolly

Vivienne and I went to Home Depot today to buy new handles for the bathtub. While driving there, I noticed a man, pulling a big red metal handcart loaded up with stuff. He was walking the wrong way down a 6 lane highway, in the middle of the far right lane. He was facing traffic. This is a busy street. It is lined with businesses and runs the length of Richmond, from downtown to far western suburbia. The speed limit is 45 MPH. I cannot tell you what he was thinking.
I pulled into the Home Depot parking lot and called 911. I always debate on who to call, but that number is just too easy to remember. So I dialed 911 and told the lady that this guy was either going to kill himself of hurt someone else who is trying to avoid him.
When I left about 30 minutes later there was no sign of the man or the police. I can only assumed they showed up, told him to use a sidewalk and left. Still, how weird.

posted by Metalmeredith @ 11:12 PM