tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post6520951547106230284..comments2023-12-07T03:45:06.927-05:00Comments on Forks Off The Moment: Excuse Me! May I Shove Your Cell Phone Up Your ...Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-50296904066104167212009-06-20T13:35:28.692-04:002009-06-20T13:35:28.692-04:00I had to chuckle when you yelled,"Freeze!&quo...I had to chuckle when you yelled,"Freeze!" [i'm a retired teacher, and that word generally works instantly,] Also, glad that you said something to the mother. It will definitely make her think.<br />Good for you.Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392772375911488097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-1710271317375749062009-06-17T07:33:07.181-04:002009-06-17T07:33:07.181-04:00I had a barefoot 2 year old chase my car down the ...I had a barefoot 2 year old chase my car down the middle of the street one time, while his - mother? grandmother? - waddled towards him, half a block away, completely unconcerned by the fact that a complete stranger (me) just pulled over, got out of her car, knelt down in front of her child and had a conversation with him. (Not to mention the lack of concern that he was running down the middle of the street!) I called Fleet & Family Support to report it, but they moved away a couple of weeks later so I don't know if they ever got any counseling.<br /><br />And honestly, my kid knew not to go NEAR the street by the time he was 2. It's really not that hard, you just have to start early and be consistent. Oh, and PAY ATTENTION.<br /><br />You are awesome.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530314541318205187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-19905450207922246422009-06-13T21:40:46.112-04:002009-06-13T21:40:46.112-04:00You are a mighty woman.
:)You are a mighty woman.<br />:)Vollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14514280952695776270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-78705263577787285732009-06-13T20:20:50.209-04:002009-06-13T20:20:50.209-04:00I hate them too...not so much the phones, but how ...I hate them too...not so much the phones, but how they change the way we all relate to one another. I'm a resister. <br /><br />But the amazing part of this story is your parting comment to the mom. You're out in front of me on that one. Way to go.Billie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214111146566550821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-67644719172408428712009-06-13T16:27:17.472-04:002009-06-13T16:27:17.472-04:00You are awesome! That's all I have to say.You are awesome! That's all I have to say.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996538460071167819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-58530218414669206172009-06-13T09:09:42.568-04:002009-06-13T09:09:42.568-04:00I was going to say "Oh, don't tell me tha...I was going to say "Oh, don't tell me that you didn't say something to this twit about being on her cell phone and not paying attention" when I got to the part of the story where you did. Whew! Good for you! Even if she didn't like what you told her or how you told her, I would be willing to bet that stuck in her head and remained with her as hopefully it dawned on her that paying attention to your young ones is a thousand more times important than blathering on and on to someone on your cell phone. <br /><br />People can be SO stupid sometimes and it seems that they are becoming stupider and stupider. Maybe it's from the radiation from the cell phones?!? Or maybe common sense is going the way of the dodo bird ...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698969349369789642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-90427415641789733762009-06-13T01:49:23.214-04:002009-06-13T01:49:23.214-04:00I share your feelings on this Dianne. You go into ...I share your feelings on this Dianne. You go into a bar or restaurant anymore and no one is communicating to one another. The bar area and even couples at tables all have their Blackberry Phones out to text. I don't talk on a cell in the car or text at all. I wonder what ever happened to the law around here where I live about banning cell phones while driving. This sounds like a scare. I'm glad you were aware and cared!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539850495318868267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-51513271042809810152009-06-12T20:59:35.895-04:002009-06-12T20:59:35.895-04:00I'm so glad for that child's sake that you...I'm so glad for that child's sake that you were there.. observant and reactive. I ain't fond of cell phones myself.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-86067128454189702992009-06-12T17:12:54.433-04:002009-06-12T17:12:54.433-04:00Thank goodness you were there!Thank goodness you were there!Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245301334922883500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-20602525049327186372009-06-11T15:55:04.258-04:002009-06-11T15:55:04.258-04:00I am so very glad you gave her an earfull. If only...I am so very glad you gave her an earfull. If only it makes a difference! I'm so glad it was you, and not the guy in the red car who saw him. If only it makes him think once in a while before acting! Hey! YOU are a guardian angel. At least you were today.bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658103343742852411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-45082883281926506432009-06-11T15:05:56.275-04:002009-06-11T15:05:56.275-04:00That boy was so lucky you were there Dianne and I&...That boy was so lucky you were there Dianne and I'm glad you gave it to his mother!Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-83969773096604222742009-06-11T06:23:11.499-04:002009-06-11T06:23:11.499-04:00Thank God you were there.Thank God you were there.Jackiehttp://glasgowdailyphoto.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-18983367466461336292009-06-10T20:59:18.026-04:002009-06-10T20:59:18.026-04:00Oh my God....I couldn't even finish reading th...Oh my God....I couldn't even finish reading the whole post.............WTF...<br />Momma's on the phone!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Holy shit.....micky-tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-58932389230778078542009-06-10T20:25:53.350-04:002009-06-10T20:25:53.350-04:00I'm glad you said what you said to her. You&#...I'm glad you said what you said to her. You're my hero for saying what you said to her.<br /><br />Common sense.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-57244042034192934082009-06-10T19:28:34.714-04:002009-06-10T19:28:34.714-04:00Yes. Yes! YES!!!!!!!! Damn, you are GOOD, girl....Yes. Yes! YES!!!!!!!! Damn, you are GOOD, girl.Annie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-29261526006048452892009-06-10T18:51:30.470-04:002009-06-10T18:51:30.470-04:00You did your best, but you can't cure stupid. ...You did your best, but you can't cure stupid. She'll continue to be a crappy parent. Hopefully the kid will be lucky and not have anything bad happen when someone responsible isn't around to prevent it.fermicathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912496005011895707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-1456898222099565712009-06-10T17:29:12.668-04:002009-06-10T17:29:12.668-04:00I need a drink now reading this!!! So go get anot...I need a drink now reading this!!! So go get another one and we'll toast to YOU!!! OMG, so wonderful that you were there and able to act so quickly. <br />Yes, of course things happen. Anyone with kids knows that they can be very challenging. One time many years ago, me, hubs and our little daughter (maybe she was 3?)<br />all took a nap on a Sunday afternoon. We awoke to a maintenence worker banging on the door because the apartment below us reported water coming thru their ceiling. Our little girl woke up first, climbed out of her crib, and started to play with water, got the sink plugged up, and then was afraid because she couldn't shut the water off when it started to overflow. So instead of coming to get us, probably thinking she would get in trouble, got the door unlocked and took off down the steps. And then just proceeded to play with one of the kids downstairs. What a crazy day THAT WAS!!! LOL <br />Obviously, we were FRANTIC until we found her. <br />So I absolutely know that sometimes things can happen that you would never ever expect. Baby's in the crib, door is locked, Mommy and Daddy can now get a little rest too. Uh... NO!!!<br /><br />Glad things turned out alright for the little guy.CrystalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778302473630157009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-30805753847055151262009-06-10T17:00:10.001-04:002009-06-10T17:00:10.001-04:00Good for you!
I am so glad you got to tell it to ...Good for you!<br /><br />I am so glad you got to tell it to her as well... I hopeit sinks in.. What a scare!Kaylia Metcalfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527164450365029203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-40437739297880376192009-06-10T15:48:31.186-04:002009-06-10T15:48:31.186-04:00My heart is pounding and my eyes are teary just re...My heart is pounding and my eyes are teary just reading the post. A few seconds of not paying attention is all it takes to change things forever. <br /><br />A heroic deed you did, lady :)Faye Pekashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06176788826303435577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-50329648632167800092009-06-10T15:29:46.756-04:002009-06-10T15:29:46.756-04:00Once again, my reason for loving coming here is re...Once again, my reason for loving coming here is rewarded...<br /><br />Great story..I can hear that voice you used...I love that you waited until the boy was gone...<br /><br />OH and you know she went back to her friends and said "That b**ch was just so rude to me...who does she think she is? I know how to watch my kid..."<br /><br />Meanwhile little 'johnny' is off free as a bird again.<br /><br />HUGSVinny "Bond" Marinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-80737044074039680052009-06-10T14:57:19.996-04:002009-06-10T14:57:19.996-04:00Thank you for telling her off! People need to be ...Thank you for telling her off! People need to be forced to take responsibility sometimes. I can't believe some parents. I don't often feel it's my place to judge, not being one, but I can assure you that I would do a better job of it than that woman did.Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-73153135124089240032009-06-10T14:05:06.471-04:002009-06-10T14:05:06.471-04:00dear dianne..i think that you are a hero too and y...dear dianne..i think that you are a hero too and you loved that little guy because why would you note the smallest detail of him.<br />"he had a sweet little head with a marine buzz cut."<br />yes, you are a hero who was placed at the right place at the right time to save that little boy.<br /><br />i do have a cell phone dianne because one time a few years back i had car trouble and i had mom golden with me, and no one would stop to help except for one couple who stopped their car and asked me if i wanted to use their cell phone to call for help.<br />it was the first time i had ever used one and they had to show me how.<br />that very same day bernie bought me a phone which i use mostly for emergencies. i only buy a monthly card that cost ten dollars from fido...after all 30 minutes a month talking on a phone is more than enough time!<br /><br />you ARE a hero...love terryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08917338886406940158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-55276847984959357752009-06-10T13:26:35.060-04:002009-06-10T13:26:35.060-04:00I think society is obsessed with cell phones. Peo...I think society is obsessed with cell phones. People lose all sense of where they are and what's going on around them. You prevented a tragedy today : YOU ARE A STAR!!!!!CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773161375865716360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-53149015971180376362009-06-10T13:23:26.576-04:002009-06-10T13:23:26.576-04:00AMEN Dianne!
AMEN!
I would have reacted the same...AMEN Dianne!<br /><br />AMEN!<br /><br />I would have reacted the same way as you.<br /><br />As I was reading this, I could feel myself getting madder and madder at those cell phone mom's. Ya know...I know cell phones have their place, but they have gotten WAY out of hand. And when they start jepardizing the safety of children/people, I say, fuck em'!<br /><br />(excuse my French)<br /><br />I don't own a cell phone because quite frankly...I hate them too.<br /><br />Well...bless you for being a guardian angel to this little boy.<br /><br />X ya!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-7201790274837293222009-06-10T13:23:06.623-04:002009-06-10T13:23:06.623-04:00Diane you are my hero.....good for you for restrai...Diane you are my hero.....good for you for restraining yourself...and good for you for telling her as it is when the time was appropriate....I hope she thinks twice...as Jeni said it only takes a nano-second for a little life to be taken...what a tragedy that would have been....<br /><br />I think cellphones are useful...but not well driving...not when minding the children...cellphones should have an emergency release button..ie only used in the case of a true emergency....they have gone way to far...but cellphones I think is another topic and an idea for a great post....Smalltown RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806734351278128551noreply@blogger.com