Scrolling through Instagram, I saw a video from St. Kitts or St. Catt's or some exotic port of call that I've never called. One of those BA cruise ships, the Liberty Of The Seas, was at the dock, idling, or whatever you call it when it's a boat, waiting for two passengers to get on board before they set sail for St. Joseph's, where aspirin is made.
According to the 'Gram, the couple showed up over 30 minutes late, by which time the mighty ship had cast off its moorings and was a couple dozen nautical yards away from the pier as the man and woman glowered, shopping bags in hand.
It would be a scream if the shopping bag contained a t-shirt that said "My aunt and uncle missed their ship departure because they stopped to buy me this shirt."
Seriously, what is it with people? Why can't we seem to be on time? It's not just a matter of being discourteous to the other passengers, who were eager to get on the road, as it were.
It's also self-respect. I don't see how one can feel like an efficient member of society by being non-prompt all the time.
Set the alarm on your phone, strap on a Timex, carry a sundial. Just be on time, please!
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