tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post8746802597786946322..comments2023-12-07T03:45:06.927-05:00Comments on Forks Off The Moment: "But Ya Gotta Have Friends ..."Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-40560562320495837352013-01-29T02:24:15.040-05:002013-01-29T02:24:15.040-05:00Полностью с вами согласен [url=http://profvesti.ru...Полностью с вами согласен [url=http://profvesti.ru/o-stroitelstve-v-moskve/85-stroitelstvo-kvartir-v-moskve.html]время ремонта в квартире[/url]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-46996477691071652492008-04-21T07:42:00.000-04:002008-04-21T07:42:00.000-04:00thanks reb! I find it easier to keep my cool when ...thanks reb! I find it easier to keep my cool when I just look for the nice or the silly or even the absurd. <BR/><BR/>you are right about that Lisa, thanks<BR/><BR/>hey farmer's wife - yeah I scrapped the PFC this month - just way too much work. Your story was great!! and I'm glad you enjoyed this story :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-36383500221941592312008-04-20T17:46:00.000-04:002008-04-20T17:46:00.000-04:00Awww, great story! I love to meet up with highly ...Awww, great story! I love to meet up with highly atune and still aware and living older folks. Some people will pass them by and not realize the "jewel" they are missing.<BR/><BR/>I love the stories. And, the witt! And, I too am a lover of accents. Irish, Scottish, Australian, Italian, English (true), Swedish ;), and of course, a real, true Southern Cowboy drawl. (We have a lot of those down here...I like'em.)<BR/><BR/>I haven't seen any PFC? I looked for you on <B>r.e.h.'s</B> PFC line-up. Hope you didn't scrap it? (Course, it's Sunday...so maybe).<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, thanks for sharing that sweet and wonderfull to read story.<BR/><BR/>And, the other co-worker was complaining -- like, people don't deserve sandals in their 90s? <I>Sheeze.</I>Farmer*swife a/k/a Glass_Half_Fullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369013637299261668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-25202995284391747682008-04-19T16:27:00.000-04:002008-04-19T16:27:00.000-04:00Hi Dianne! I am glad you made a new friend. One ...Hi Dianne! I am glad you made a new friend. One can never have to many. Have a good one. LisaRamblings of a Villas Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004822804493458153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-56105036032340341602008-04-18T17:32:00.000-04:002008-04-18T17:32:00.000-04:00What a great story. I know how frustrating it can ...What a great story. I know how frustrating it can be working retail, I am glad you are able to keep your cool.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-78345214514387666952008-04-17T17:51:00.000-04:002008-04-17T17:51:00.000-04:00tt - I squeeze you right back! and I think you've ...tt - I squeeze you right back! and I think you've got a book in you too.<BR/><BR/>odat - it's amazing to me how many people pass on the chance to talk to someone new, someone different - the moment Lovely Scottish Lady smiled at me I knew I had discovered a treasure.<BR/><BR/>knight - tea and coffee would be great! could we spike them? you're such a dear person. <BR/><BR/>nettie - smiles and accents are good things. glad you liked the story, thank you.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-35980162063622805372008-04-17T16:49:00.000-04:002008-04-17T16:49:00.000-04:00What a wonderful experience! Thank you for sharin...What a wonderful experience! Thank you for sharing that. I will be leaving today with a smile on my face and attempting an Irish accent.Nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887771857558060238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-88847845514989349982008-04-17T15:40:00.000-04:002008-04-17T15:40:00.000-04:00Oh I love this story! I want to be there. I want t...Oh I love this story! I want to be there. I want to meet you both and take you out for tea and coffee.Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108347590219803283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-51240508230079841322008-04-17T09:24:00.000-04:002008-04-17T09:24:00.000-04:00Meeting up with a person like that is what' it's a...Meeting up with a person like that is what' it's all about! I'm so glad you shared that! and for telling us what a PFC is...;-)<BR/><BR/>PeaceOdathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973602431527460287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-42871235418463295762008-04-17T08:43:00.000-04:002008-04-17T08:43:00.000-04:00hey 'cheeky girl'...I love that. She's a dear old...hey 'cheeky girl'...I love that. She's a dear old soul who pegged you right from the get go! I'd love to find out what goes on in her life. I hope you'll share the letters you two will surely exchange.;)<BR/>And I completely agree w/ richard!! 100%!! there's a great book just waiting to be told and sold! What a fabulous way to connect with the masses....and to give more people a glimpse into your 'very large heart' and'cheeky' self.<BR/>I have a friend in Tx who;s now taking care of his elderly father.<BR/>We exchange emails telling of our present delemas and asking each other for 'how-to'tips....it's getting pretty funny. I told him we have to save everything just in case we can put a book together to keep everyone informed of how caregiving can be humerous at times.<BR/>I squeeze you!tthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157492410943794052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-66098112679530132802008-04-17T08:10:00.000-04:002008-04-17T08:10:00.000-04:00jo - I can totally see you climbing ladders and be...jo - I can totally see you climbing ladders and being sassy and sexy at 92! and I can't ever say this enough - I love you too, brushed with sunlight.<BR/><BR/>smalltown rn - I don't know if I made her day but she made mine. As I commented on your blog - what great work you're doing! and I hope you continue to blog about your volunteer experiences. Nana would love you - she had little patience for young folks who disregarded those who came before them. What a waste of wonderful, collective brilliance to not respect and soak in those who are older. You're a good soul smalltown rn.<BR/><BR/>thanks Michael. what a trip that would be. I am definitely going to stay in touch with Lovely Scottish Lady.<BR/><BR/>"Aye a wee sweet cheeky lass." - Oh Mark, that just started off my day with a warm feeling. thanks!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-11710030966189785742008-04-17T05:36:00.000-04:002008-04-17T05:36:00.000-04:00Aye a wee sweet cheeky lass.Don't worry eventually...Aye a wee sweet cheeky lass.<BR/><BR/>Don't worry eventually the overwhelming feeling of too many work hours passes. You sound too organized for it to be any other way.<BR/><BR/>Peace<BR/><BR/>markthe walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-23105832450182662672008-04-17T01:42:00.000-04:002008-04-17T01:42:00.000-04:00Dianne: And I just know that if you took her up on...Dianne: And I just know that if you took her up on the visit thing, you would be welcomed as "The Cheeky Girl with The Cool American Accent!" :D What a fun read!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539850495318868267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-31091268396868203062008-04-17T01:36:00.000-04:002008-04-17T01:36:00.000-04:00that's a wonderful post....92 that is awesome....I...that's a wonderful post....92 that is awesome....I've been volunteering at the nursing home and I just love hearing their stories....I take this young guy(79) out for walks and coffee....he has early dementia...we have a great time...before he retired he was a train conductor for 35years...I love listening to his stories...we can learn so much from them...they certainly see the world in a different light....thank you for spending some time with this lady...you most probably made her day!Smalltown RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806734351278128551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-87203189425618808512008-04-16T23:51:00.000-04:002008-04-16T23:51:00.000-04:00That was priceless! What a darling, witty woman......That was priceless! What a darling, witty woman...I can just see the 2 of you getting into all sorts of mischief. She's right too, you are a Cheeky Girl.<BR/><BR/><I>Stay put Nana. It's all good.</I> LOL! Lordy, I just love you.<BR/><BR/>Here's to climbing ladders at 92. I hope I'm in that club when I get there.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638509010212406012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-60086194176229762702008-04-16T19:00:00.000-04:002008-04-16T19:00:00.000-04:00magnetbabe - this manager exludes groups left and ...magnetbabe - this manager exludes groups left and right. I don't think she's ever been more than 2 miles from home. <BR/><BR/>diane mandy - I've only been living in NJ for about 5 years. Lived my whole life in Brooklyn. Talk about an accent!! I used to force my son to say 'R' words. I hated the idea of him sounding dumb.<BR/><BR/>exactly doc! My Nana used to say what a shame it was to get older and not be any wiser. or to not have fun. and she always said exactly what was on her mind. she would talk to anyone and everyone, it's where I get it from.<BR/><BR/>sparkling red - she was serious!? not tongue-in-cheek? that would have scared me a bit.<BR/><BR/>ahhh betty - now you know you have spunky just waiting for ya!! :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-41393067656717018822008-04-16T16:16:00.000-04:002008-04-16T16:16:00.000-04:00I like to think I am in training to be a spunky ol...I like to think I am in training to be a spunky old lady. But, I have a feeling I will be more irascible than spunky. Loved your story!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07309266986583326824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-78839710416795673972008-04-16T15:07:00.000-04:002008-04-16T15:07:00.000-04:00By that age, people tend to go to one extreme or t...By that age, people tend to go to one extreme or the other: either they get to be amazingly chipper, or horribly sour. I once had a Scottish woman in her 90's grip my hand, bore her beady gaze into me, and command me: "Don't ever get this old. It's horrible."<BR/>Yeesh! :-pSparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-50816216276783386112008-04-16T14:29:00.000-04:002008-04-16T14:29:00.000-04:00Great read Dianne... I like spunky older ladies to...Great read Dianne... I like spunky older ladies too. It's like they have seen it all before and don't have time to put up with a bunch of crap!Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447894721374720415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-77403919269607150732008-04-16T13:30:00.000-04:002008-04-16T13:30:00.000-04:00Your from Jersey? I'm from Jersey!But when we move...Your from Jersey? I'm from Jersey!<BR/><BR/>But when we moved to rural Virginia, my mother threatened to lock us in a closet if we ever spoke with a Southern accent. But, the kids in class beat us up because we spoke like Yankees. <BR/><BR/>Under these conditions, you learn very quickly to speak without any accent.<BR/><BR/>But a Scottish accent? Now EVERYONE has to love that.<BR/><BR/>As always, you wrote a very entertaining tale. Thanks for sharing!Diane Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059365308496711788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-79094334235676367202008-04-16T13:29:00.000-04:002008-04-16T13:29:00.000-04:00Thank heavens for spunky old ladies to make that j...Thank heavens for spunky old ladies to make that job bearable. And I love how the manager excludes an entire consumer group from sandals. IMHO if you make it 90 you deserve to wear whatever the eff you want.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344778775085687558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-54810987106512360942008-04-16T12:32:00.000-04:002008-04-16T12:32:00.000-04:00Richard - you do wonders for my confidence. I was ...Richard - you do wonders for my confidence. I was going to say ego but I can't remember where I left my ego. I am keeping notes. I decided that if I have to be there then I will get all I can out of it. Thank You so much. You continue to make me feel like a rock star!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-15158752165447477632008-04-16T12:29:00.000-04:002008-04-16T12:29:00.000-04:00PFC is the monthy madness of R.E.H - it's the Pict...PFC is the monthy madness of R.E.H - it's the Picture Fiction Challenge. I'd insert a link but I'm on the phone and about to lose my ability to hold the receiver. <BR/><BR/>Jay - I love your accent! and yes - I shall need to find more missions for the undead fools. As a kindness of course, to keep them out of trouble.<BR/><BR/>I love you too Raven - I don't know about awesome, perhaps just crazed? I'm stuck on the PFC as well - I've shifted gears too many times and lost what was originally in my head.<BR/><BR/>law student - then you'll be a HOT old Mama blazing down the road with her not so "icky" hair flowing behind her. I love the image.<BR/><BR/>jeni - your brain is not farting, I was speaking as if everyone knew what it was because I knew what it was. I think my brain is most definitely gaseous.<BR/><BR/>cg - it would be so wonderful to visit you! <BR/><BR/>snoopmurph - I almost did mention Craig but then I heard him saying "Oh yeah! we all know each other in Scotland!" and I felt silly. I have tried to point out the can't reach issues, especially when there is only one foot-stool and one pole and they're always missing. The answer is that display space is expensive and must be utilized. Then have someone around to reach crap! <BR/><BR/>bobbie - I miss me too! At any given moment I'm not sure what the priority is. But it will pass. Thanks again for the award. It truly made me snap out of it and brought me back to center.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-77666207043037484372008-04-16T12:27:00.000-04:002008-04-16T12:27:00.000-04:00Ah...another day in the big-ass store and you meet...Ah...another day in the big-ass store and you meet a 92 year old from Scotland. Girl are you keeping notes? "The Life and Times in the big-ass store" is just waiting to be written... by YOU!<BR/><BR/>Take your digital camera to work. Ask permission (slip some forms in your purse) and photograph willing participants. <BR/><BR/>If management catches you- say it's just for your diary.<BR/><BR/>I would love to see you in print Diane. <BR/><BR/>I'm telling you there's a book in there.<BR/><BR/>Don't wait another Day - Do it now.<BR/><BR/>I know good writing when I read it and baby you got it.<BR/><BR/>Anyway....just what I (almost published writer) think.<BR/><BR/>RichRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028871782757014447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-3418754182430999352008-04-16T11:56:00.000-04:002008-04-16T11:56:00.000-04:00I'm glad you made another friend in the lovely lit...I'm glad you made another friend in the lovely little Scottish lady. And I'm glad you've been working so hard and not sick or something. We've missed you.bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658103343742852411noreply@blogger.com