Comment from LJbutterfly

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Hahaha! How right you are. These things happen to everyone. I paid for, and tried to download a security system on my computer. Of course, it didn't work. I have been trying to call the company. When driving, I'm always in the lane that stops for some reason. And I definitely choose the grocery line where someone has a problem.

I'm sorry you experienced all these things you mentioned, including the loss of your jacket and phone, but I'm glad you were able to write this humorous piece that let me know I am not alone.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024

Hello LJ,
oh, you're most definitely not alone. I think that the reason Seinfeld was such a popular show was that it covered so many situations that we could all relate to. Of course, it's always funny when something happens to the other person. Thanks so much for the great review gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom

Comment from Thesis

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I can relate to many of the issues you cited. You expressed it in a clear, concise, manner stating the facts and the frustration in a way many people can identify with. Sorry about your phone

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024

Hello Thesis,
thanks so much for the fine review. I suppose it was probably time to get a new phone anyway, but I would have preferred to have a little more control over when I got one. It's all over now though, and I've got a new one, so I'm happy as a clam at high tide.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom

Comment from Sharon Elwell

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It amazes me that you outlined each of these situations without resorting to cliche, and without even using the word "unlucky." I would have enjoyed the computer paragraph more if it was specific about which buttons, since we've all been in that situation and would enjoy the connection. This was fun to read!

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024

Hello Sharon,
I sure wish I could tell you which button caused the whole issue to begin with, but it was a mystery to me then and it's still a mystery to me. Periodically, when I'm writing or answering a review, I hit some button up near the T and I lose everything and have to start over. I think I should invent some gloves that make my fingers skinny so I don't hit the wrong button. I could market them as computer finger girdles for those of us who hit more than one button at a time. No doubt I'll make a mint selling them. Thanks so much for the great review gal. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom

Comment from jessizero

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This story was entertaining, though I'm sorry it happened to you. I guess the phone isn't worth saving. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024

Hi Jessi,
thanks so much for the fine review and comments. No, it was just a flip phone, and I went out the same day and bought another one. That in itself was a hassle. The folks at the AT&T store said the phone wasn't in my name, so they couldn't give me the same number. After some investigating, I recalled that my daughter who lived in Juneau at the time had purchased the phone and sent it to me in Hoonah. She had to come to the store and verify who she was and all that. What a hassle, but not totally unexpected.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom

Comment from Marilyn Hamilton

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oh my goodness. You are definitely a person who should always buy a cheap phone! lol I wasn't aware you were in an airplane that went into the water in February! One of my biggest fears! I'm very glad that you survived or I would be without one of my most avid limerick readers! I enjoyed this story very much. Keep 'em coming.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024

Hi Marilyn,
yes, I was glad that it wasn't an I phone, or I'd probably still be looking for it. Heck, I might have been shut in to a pod and be on my way south by now.
I wrote about the crash on Fan Story some time back. The accident happened back in 2000. I was in Juneau learning how to do the census at the time, and we were flying back to Hoonah. About half way across Icy Strait, the plane started sounding like it was running out of gas. The pilot turned around and called the tower, and managed to get us close to the beach in Lynn Canal before we landed in the water. It was really, really cold. I found out later that the crankshaft of the plane broke. What are the odds? Oh well, God has always looked out for me, for which I'm thankful.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom

Comment from barbara.wilkey

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the screen would ask me a question to which I didn't know the answer. (I've figured out if my screen says, "Are you sure you want to do that, dummy?" The answer is always no!!)

I couldn't help but laugh as I read. I feel the same way about the shopping checkout counters and the traffic. Thank you for giving me something fun to read today.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024

Hi Barbara,
I'm so glad you enjoyed this little offering. There used to be a comic strip called The Born Loser. I could really relate to the character at times.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom

reply by barbara.wilkey on 18-Sep-2024

I read that comic strip.

Comment from John Cranford

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What's that old saying, Tom, if you didn't have bad luck, you wouldn't have any luck at all. I think I've finally determined who you really are. You're a modern-day Will Rogers. Maybe you should take your show on the road...you could get rich! Loved your post.
John

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024

Hello John,
thanks so much for placing me on such a high pedestal, I'm honored. I wouldn't mind getting rich, but I don't like traveling very much, so I guess I'll stick around here and enjoy what I have. I loved the review, thank you.
Have a blessed day.
Tom

Comment from GWHARGIS

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Hey, a phone is an expensive big deal. There is no such thing as a cheap cell phone, only less expensive. I have the same luck with the traffic stops, the grocery checkers and the gas pumps are most of the times out of gas. Thos was very entertaining. Hope your hone is returned to you. Gretchen

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024

Hi Gretchen,
I already bought a new one at the AT&T store the same day. That was a fiasco too. I actually had to purchase the phone at Wal Mart, then have the AT&T people set it up. When I went to do that the gal told me the phone wasn't in my name, but she couldn't tell me whose name it was in. I had to have my daughter come to the store, and confirm that she had purchased it for me when she lived in Juneau, and had sent it to Hoonah. Who knew buying a phone could be such a pain? However, it's me, so go figure.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom

Comment from Esther Brown

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Darn, my sixes are already gone!! Your ability to laugh at life's misfortunes and relate them with such good humor is a gift. I suspect on your worst day your glass is more than half full. I didn't know about the plane crash. My ex was a bush pilot in Congo and it can be scary when the only engine gets quiet. Esther

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024

Hi Esther,
I'm usually pretty pessimistic actually, perhaps that's why bad luck is drawn to me. I wrote about the plane crash over a year ago on FS. I was really fortunate to have come out of it unscathed. We had a great pilot, to say nothing of the hand of safety that the Lord had upon us.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom

reply by Esther Brown on 18-Sep-2024

Thanks Tom. Can you give me the title of the plane accident? Is it still in your portfolio? Esther

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024

Hi Esther,
the title is Some Days are Diamonds. I wrote it back on November 2, 2022. It's in my portfolio gal, you just have to scroll back a bit.

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024

Hi Esther,
the title is Some Days are Diamonds. I wrote it back on November 2, 2022. It's in my portfolio gal, you just have to scroll back a bit.

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

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Wonderful, Tom, as ever! (and you always catch me out with nothing more to give you). I could read your stories forever because there's always that cheeky, self-deprecating humour dying to get out! Such an imagination too. One of my favourite parts was the idea of the rodents eating your jacket during the many years that pass. Thank you for making me smile (sorry, it's at your expense!) Have a great day! Debbie

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024

Hi Debbie,
no worries gal, I'm just glad you enjoyed this. I had a friend when I was in high school who had the greatest sense of humor I've ever come across. We used to feed off of each other. We worked at the same retail store, and all the employees used to gather in his department to listen to him speak. I think some of his humor rubbed off on me.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom