On Thursday, after work, I had to stop at the credit union to deposit my paycheck. I was on my scooter. My credit union (I heart my credit union, BTW) has some rules that must be followed including no cell phone use inside, and I think a no sunglass rule. It’s a one-branch credit union, and all the girls know me. I heart my credit union because it’s so small that I have relationships with each of the employees, and it makes banking personal.

Anyway, when I first bought the scooter, I asked them, as I entered the building, if it would be okay to keep my helmet on for the few minutes I’m in there. See, it’s kind of a PITA to remove the glasses, remove the helmet, replace the glasses… sounds simple, but it’s a PITA to me. They said it is fine for me to wear my helmet. I generally raise the tinted face mask so they can see me better.

Back to Thursday then. I parked my scooter and approached the door. As I was about to enter the security code to gain access, another customer existed the credit union, allowing me to enter without entering the code. I’m certain I thanked her, but can’t recall, so maybe I didn’t. I rushed in, raising my visor as I walked, and proceeded to fill out my deposit slip at the side counter. That’s when I heard one of the teller’s, D, say, “she’s fine.” Followed up with the woman who just exited swooping between me and the teller’s with an emphatic, “oh good, because” ::waving her arms:: “I was not going to let you hurt them without going through me first.” We all laughed. Both tellers and one of the other credit union employees assured that woman that I posed no threat, and the woman left.

Verily, I was amused. Apparently I look threatening in my helmet:

It’s good to know other people appreciate our friendly credit union employees and are leery of when other people sneak in without entering the security code.

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