Begging Gypsy's I have become a stalker of, and the reason is this: I spotted one complete with limp and crutch (most of the male Gypsy's own a limp and a crutch) with his hand out mumbling for money. (I don't have to do this, Her Majesty's Government pays me monthly into my bank account). So for about a month I continued to see the same Gypo whenever I left the house and not always begging in the same spot. He always asked me for money, at least I think it was only money, and I carried on with one of my three routines depending on my mood. Sympathetic; put on sad smile, put hands in pockets, proceed to shrug shoulders, walk away. Indignant; quick glance, obtain eye contact, look away in disgust, walk away. Mischievous; on walking towards said beggar, slow down on approach, stop, put hand into back pocket, take out wallet, remove 20 euro note and put note into front pocket, replace wallet, walk away whistling.
Last week I saw my Gypo friend running without the aid of a crutch, needless to say the limp had disappeared, I was in awe. Maybe he had an operation or some bizarre human trait that stopped the limp when he ran. Amazing. Or so I thought, yesterday his limp and crutch returned, along with the mumbled request for my hard earned cash. (Tongue firmly in cheek with the last few words).
So now I've been tailing Gypo women, maybe they aren't prone to deceiving me like this. Their normal garb is a headscarf, six layers of clothing ending with a cardigan or a ski jacket, and a shopping trolley. And it's this shopping trolley which has me perplexed. I have no idea why they cart it around, it could be what the crutch limp combo is to the men, or for that matter what is inside it. Give me a month or so and I'll have an answer.
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