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We live in a world of fast and convenience. Most of us have a 7-11 of other type of convenience store within a mile or two of where we live. Fast food joints are built and open overnight. Americans like to be able to grab things on the run and it is no secret society.

Occasionally, we have to go to a local super-store just to get a few items. We would like the same in and out convenience of the local 7-11 when this happens. However, this is not always the case. Ever notice how the amount of items in the so called quick checkout have gone up? I remember the day when these lanes were for 5 or less items and cash only. Those days are gone! Today the quick checkout lanes are up to 20 or even 30 items and there are those that think that 40 cans of the same brand of cat food constitute 1 item. The only way that you can achieve a quick in and out few item trip to Wal*Mart is to go at 3 a.m. This is really the best time to shop at the store period. Unless you thrive on the idea of to see and be seen shopping at the neighborhood savings store.

OK, so to the point about the cart racing. Today was one of those occasions that we had to go to Wally World only to get 2 items, carrots and ginger root. These items, of course, would not be available at the local convenience store. We get our items quickly. But now comes the big slow down, getting to and through the checkout. Now today this was quite comical to watch. Cindi, my wife, heads off in the direction of the quick lanes while eyeing up the current lines. I watched as her and another lady were scanning the lanes looking for the best route to take. Both women’s carts still rolling and searching for direction, while each was watching the other out of the corner of the eye. I seen the competitive look and stance that these two took while still moving in search of the quickest way out of the store.

The whole time I was in the background watching this scene, the idea of a new indoor racing event came to mind. Wal*Mart cart racing! That is exactly what these two women were poised for and the race was on. The way that the checkout lanes are designed at a Wal Mart is kind of strange to begin with as they have 2 cashiers in a lane. Just as the thought of the sport of cart racing was going through my mind, I seen Cindi spot a lane opening. It was so comical to watch as they both had their eye on the open lane and you could almost hear the sound of revving engines and squealing tires as both started for the checkout. Funny thing was that Cindi was actually 1 lane over so the other lady had the obvious advantage. I watch as Cindi put here head straight up and pushed her cart in high gear down her lane then crossing over to the next to the open checkout. The other lady gave up reluctantly, but knew she had been whipped by a well experienced cart driver.

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