This is a IM transcript from a mate (name protected to protect their innocence) after a random Tweet about the return of the crazy Greek lady.
(mate) how your ninja skills coming on?
(me) sure. i'm working on 'hide-in-plain-sight' strategy right now.
(mate) haha - even though the "#crazygreeklady" is around? :P
(me) _because_ the #crazygreeklady is around.
(mate) hahaha - what makes her crazy?
(me) [context] the #crazygreeklady runs the sweetie shop on campus.
(mate) yeah?..
(me) [crazy comes from] her pricing strategy - (a) it's seriously inflated compared with other stores selling the same stuff (b) she asks you what you paid for other stuff from other shops. Then also (c) she's so strict on what you can say and do in her tiny little shop and (d) she's more than a little rude to her customers. So over all some of the crazy comes from the fact that the store is still open because of (a) through (d) above.
(mate) whahahahaha - she's like the teacher that hates her subject :P
(me) a while back there was a notice on the door that said "closed due to death in family" and for the longest time (since then) she hasn't been back. I thought she had died. But now she's back so it must've been a #crazygreekrelative in Greece.
(me) funny thing is I think she and the guy from Nino's (Mario) are connected in a #crazygreek-italian way, but Mario is a nice bloke and his prices, generally, are reasonable and he's friendly, with his regulars at least.
(me) I may have to blog this story. I'll remove your name to protect you ;)
A lil bit of craziness posted for your crazy enjoyment.
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2 comments:
She's actually portuguese, and a little while ago her husband died from cancer, and her niece (I think) was also diagnosed. not a fun time for the family.
Her niece did her honours in our department, so if you as about her then she's generally super-friendly for ever afterwards (she has a weakness!)
Helen: Thanks for the clarification. A gentle reminder to 'get your facts straight'. I must admit that I have not bought much from her shop and so I don't know all the details. I overheard someone call her the 'crazy Greek lady' and so I was kinda glad to see her back in the shop on Monday. And she wasn't there yesterday :( Tough times for the family.
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