I appear to be losing my mind a little more each day. Yesterday when I was getting petrol I left the engine on but managed to correct that mistake before I actually turned on the pump. When I went in to pay for the petrol I couldn't remember which pump I had used. The cashier pointed out not only the car but informed me that I had left the lights on. She gently reminded me that I had to turn them off. I would have done so if I had known.
Today I used a new ATM and found it almost impossible to work. I spend about ten minutes trying to get out some money. It appears that I am now unable to read English. I kept pressing the wrong buttons. The machine only functions if you use it properly. I finally reconciled myself to actually following the subtle hints and voila I had my money. I do believe that I learned something. Read the instructions properly and cash will be supplied.
At least I did not try to extract money from the ATM with my driver's licence. This has happened before but not today. However I am in the category of pre-senility. Pre-senility means that I am capable of functioning but not to the extent that I used to.
It is not just the old and infirm that have problems with the ATM machines, the instructions - words on the side dont always match up with the buttons to press. It can take a try or two, and then you find out the machine is not compatable with your card and they charge you even if you cancel the transaction - it appears that just because you mistakenly put the wrong card in the wrong machine you need to pay for that mistake!!! MACHINES RULE THE WORLD!!!
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