Anti-Masker Arrested at Costco -- It's "All My Fault" [View all]

[rustysgurl]

I try to plan shopping trips to reduce exposure. Today was Costco day, so I made my list, donned my mask and waded into the fray. Here in in the KC area I see more people wearing masks, although the majority are still face-naked. People seem respectful of other peoples' choices, however, and everyone goes about their business. Today was the exception.

I was standing in line (socially distanced) to check out when a female shopper (not wearing a mask) came alongside and told (not asked) me to move forward as I was "holding up the line." Costco still has the 6' stickers on the floor and I was smack dab on one. I told her I'd move up when there was room. She told me again to move up; I told her no. She said, and I quote, "You either move or I'm going to move you." I told her to go away and leave me alone. The next thing I know I'm on the floor and she's on top of me, yanking my mask off, fists and nails flying. I got called a "f-ing sheep" (among other things) and it seemed like forever until Costco staff pulled her off of me. Costco security held her; all the while she is cursing and screaming, spit flying, acting like a complete fool.

My stubbornness and my temper are not my best qualities, and it took everything I possessed not to slap this harpy into the middle of next week. Of course if would have looked bad had I sucker punched her while she was being held, but I have to admit it entered my mind. The police arrived quickly and she told them it was "all my fault." Fortunately this happened right in front of the registers, and security footage (along with numerous witnesses) told the tale. I was asked if I wanted to press charges. That was a big YES, so they hauled her butt to jail.

I don't know what it is about me that invites the crazies. After last year's encounter with my neighbor (may she rest in peace) I figured it couldn't happen again, could it? I was wrong.

I'm ok, no injuries to speak of and I made it home with my purchases. Rusty has informed me he's doing all the shopping from now on. Stay safe everyone!