Here I would be thinking, I did not tolerate that from my "child" so what makes you think I would tolerate it from an "adult"?
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Here I would be thinking, I did not tolerate that from my "child" so what makes you think I would tolerate it from an "adult"?
Ahhh you are a lot like me. I will put up with just so much then I blow!!!!! Like I said earlier the kids giggle when I give someone the Ma's look
Kids say it scares them in to being goodkades
buckytom
Chef Extraordinaire
women can give a look that men just can't seem to master. i remember my mom giving that look that made you know you were in trouble.
i apparently have a booming voice that has the same effect. i don't mean to laugh about it, but when my son or the scouts get out of hand, i use a bone rattling voice (sort of like the old guy in the movie "the dresser") that makes the little guys physically jump as if scared to death. then they behave.
for a few minutes. lol.
i apparently have a booming voice that has the same effect. i don't mean to laugh about it, but when my son or the scouts get out of hand, i use a bone rattling voice (sort of like the old guy in the movie "the dresser") that makes the little guys physically jump as if scared to death. then they behave.
for a few minutes. lol.
I keep a separate pair of scissors in the kitchen for packages and only use my "kitchen shears" for food.
Me too. There's a hook inside one of my cabinet doors where I hang the scissors.
Scissors!?
I have one pair in the pen cup on my computer desk, one on the craft work table, one pair in the bathroom, one regular pair and a pair of kitchen shears in the kitchen gadget drawer, another pair on the microwave, and two in the center drawer in the roll-top desk.
I have one pair in the pen cup on my computer desk, one on the craft work table, one pair in the bathroom, one regular pair and a pair of kitchen shears in the kitchen gadget drawer, another pair on the microwave, and two in the center drawer in the roll-top desk.
I remember my Dad just had to clear his throat in public...no talking, no yelling...you knew you just stepped over the line. People always commented on how well behaved we were...they must not have heard Dad.
Scissors!?
I have one pair in the pen cup on my computer desk, one on the craft work table, one pair in the bathroom, one regular pair and a pair of kitchen shears in the kitchen gadget drawer, another pair on the microwave, and two in the center drawer in the roll-top desk.
And in my purse, in the car, in the camera bag...
babetoo
Chef Extraordinaire
you guys sound like me. i have them everywhere. sun room, bedroom, bathroom, computer room and of course in the kitchen and almost forgot five or so in sewing room. kitchen has two pair of the sturdy kind and one pair of regular. same with pens, not the bathroom but everywhere else. i hated hunting for either one. also my need to organize everything shows it's ugly face.
I just have scissors everywhere...I didn't say I could always find them...
Today was an incredibly stressful day today at the hospital trying to track down doctors and specialists and keep my Dad's health care going in the direction and we (including Dad) want.
So, half way through the day I go out to plug the parking meter. Something tells me to go visit my car and I do. Now my receipt is up at 2:26 and I arrive at the car at 2:15. There is a ticket on my windshield stamped at 2:11 with the right Date, parking stall number and a "fee not paid" note.
I tried to find the attendant but couldn't so phoned the office....after 15 minutes on hold I get through to someone. I explain everything, and give him all the information on the ticket and receipt. He apologizes, says that the ticket was issued incorrectly and gives me a confirmation number that it is cancelled.
I go to security to get through to where my Dad is and the guard (who has gotten to know me well!) said he noticed the ticket in my hand and was everything all right. I told him what happened and he said that this is happening a lot and can't figure out what is going on. He said there are people that never pay and get away with it and others, like me, who are very honest and get ripped off. This is run by a private company and not the hospital.
The worst of it is I was waiting to see several people to find out Dad's condition and get somethings straightened out and they all came while I was gone. Thankfully they all were still around, but Dad still got needlessly stressed by the whole thing.
There, I vented and feel better.
So, half way through the day I go out to plug the parking meter. Something tells me to go visit my car and I do. Now my receipt is up at 2:26 and I arrive at the car at 2:15. There is a ticket on my windshield stamped at 2:11 with the right Date, parking stall number and a "fee not paid" note.
I tried to find the attendant but couldn't so phoned the office....after 15 minutes on hold I get through to someone. I explain everything, and give him all the information on the ticket and receipt. He apologizes, says that the ticket was issued incorrectly and gives me a confirmation number that it is cancelled.
I go to security to get through to where my Dad is and the guard (who has gotten to know me well!) said he noticed the ticket in my hand and was everything all right. I told him what happened and he said that this is happening a lot and can't figure out what is going on. He said there are people that never pay and get away with it and others, like me, who are very honest and get ripped off. This is run by a private company and not the hospital.
The worst of it is I was waiting to see several people to find out Dad's condition and get somethings straightened out and they all came while I was gone. Thankfully they all were still around, but Dad still got needlessly stressed by the whole thing.
There, I vented and feel better.
Somebunny
Executive Chef
So sorry you had a crummy day LP. You nor your dad needed that extra stress. I had never heard of pay parking at a hospital until several years ago when my mother-in- law was in hospital, had to make sure I had Loonies on me all time. Crazy! If your dad happens to be in Langley Hospital, I can advise you on some free parking. Just guessing, he might be, because I can't remember if White Rock has a pay lot or just street parking. Anyway hope tomorrow is a better day. Stay strong!
I'm so sorry you had such a rotten day, Laurie. Spill it all here, you'll feel better. You're doing great as always.{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Sprout
Sous Chef
I'm sorry you & your dad had to deal with extra stress! Our bodies, minds and spirits respond to stress by becoming stronger, though, so think how strong you must be by now! Hang in there! And I hope you get a break before your strength is tested again!
Thanks, everyone. Dad got moved to a ward finally, which take a humungous amount of stress on me. When he was in emergency I needed to be there most of the day and my sister until 9 or 10 when they got him settled for the night. Now the nurses can give him much more attention and I basically need to be there to feed him lunch and meet with the doctor(s).
I met with the head of parking yesterday (who I know from being there all summer last year) and showed him the ticket and receipt. I told him it was taken care of but he might like to see it. He was really ticked off and thanked me for letting him know. I hate getting someone in trouble, but I want to save other people the same aggravation.
I met with the head of parking yesterday (who I know from being there all summer last year) and showed him the ticket and receipt. I told him it was taken care of but he might like to see it. He was really ticked off and thanked me for letting him know. I hate getting someone in trouble, but I want to save other people the same aggravation.
I'm glad you are able to relax a bit and not spend so much time at the hospital. Go get your hair done or something.
I'm glad you are able to relax a bit and not spend so much time at the hospital. Go get your hair done or something.
What you said. Or, a pedicure. Having a foot massage, etc., does wonders.
Thanks, ladies, but I will settle for getting my piles of laundry folded, the mountain of recycling sorted and taken out, and some healthy cookies made for DH and my lunches! Getting all that out of the way will be a huge relief. Oh, and I am getting caught up on my food network shows while folding!
babetoo
Chef Extraordinaire
i am sick, sick, sick, of this gloomy cloudy wet weather. it's california for heaven sakes in may. through the week-end they say. all i want to do is nap or read when it is like this. not good for chores. having to force myself. isn't it curious how the weather can affect our moods?
CWS4322
Chef Extraordinaire
Oh you should come to SE Ontario--we've had the coldest and wettest spring...and this whole week the forecast is rain...so far, the weatherman was right. My garden will NEVER get planted if it doesn't stop raining--only one of the gardens was dry enough to rototill before this week of rain arrived...not having the bounty of veggies would be heartbreaking...not to mention add quite a bit to the food budget.
