Chatty Cathys

I have been attacked by the Chatty Cathys lately.  I mean, I can talk.  But I have nothing on these people.  They make me look like a wallflower. 

Sometimes, I have to go a different direction or not look these people in they eye.  Not because I don't like them, but seriously, if I end up talking to them, it's not 2 minutes.  It's a full 1/2 hour despite the fact that I'm turning away, saying I have to head off to do something.  They follow me.  Then I feel really bad because I have to be rude and cut them off. 

I guess I'm not really rude because those folks keep coming back.  

Or maybe I'll just put blinders on....