Dorothy was living in her Condo but was not allowed to drive due to an Ataxia diagnosis. She was very good about it even though her car was still in her garage. I dropped off groceries, meals etc for the few days as I was going out of town. When I returned I noticed she had a pack of cigarettes ( I did not buy them and I know her two friend/neighbors would not buy them as we wanted her to quit) so I asked who go her the cigarettes. “what? ” “Mom, who got you the cigarettes as you are not allowed to drive”. “oh, it’s just Pick N Save”. Pick n Save is a grocery store that is truly visible from her condo deck and as the crow flies two blocks away. “Mom, you are not supposed to drive. Pick n Save requires you to put your keys in the car, turn it on and DRIVE it there AND back. Mom you are not allowed to drive”. “Well, I can see it from here. ” “Ma, It is still DRIVING”. Dorothy’s final word “Pfft”. (So if you can see the errand, even though you have to drive there is doesn’t count?). Had to take the car keys after that.
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