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My cell phone is on it's way to N. Carolina41 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I was unaware of this I hope you're okay? As most of you know, I happened to be in an airplane that crashed into the water in February. I have basically dedicated my most recent chapter to the trial & tribulations of the flip phone. Ooof
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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I was unaware of this I hope you're okay? As most of you know, I happened to be in an airplane that crashed into the water in February. I have basically dedicated my most recent chapter to the trial & tribulations of the flip phone. Ooof
Comment Written 21-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Hi Liz,
I should have given a more complete statement. It happened back in 2000 when I had to go to Juneau to learn how to do the census. I did a story about it on Fan Story titled Some Days are Diamonds. I think it was in November 2, 2022. It's my archives. Long story short, we were half way across Icy Strait heading home when the plane started making noise, and eventually the engine quit all together. I like peace and quiet, but not when the engine is supposed to be running. Unfortunately, the only other passenger was a few months pregnant and she lost the baby, I assume because of the impact, although we didn't hit terribly hard as I recall. The bad part was it was February and we landed in the water of Lynn Canal. It was pretty cold. Thanks for the great review gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
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Now I'm going to look for your story lol
Comment from Ulla
Well, you wrote this with tongue in cheek. I liked that. It really made me smile. Sometimes, life can be a bitch, but a dose of humour never hurts. I enjoyed reading this. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Well, you wrote this with tongue in cheek. I liked that. It really made me smile. Sometimes, life can be a bitch, but a dose of humour never hurts. I enjoyed reading this. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 21-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Hello Ulla,
I'm so glad you enjoyed this little offering. I've had so many unusual situations in my life, that if everything started going well, I'd be suspicious. I've really been blessed with a good sense of humor.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is such a fun story. I picked this as my last read of the night as I have been on vacation closer to you in the area of Banff, Canada. I think I read 32 of the forty-eight stories in my messages box. I get my phones as hand-me-downs from one of my kids or grandkids. You have more kids; you might even get a better phone than me. I never bet because I'm a classic loser. You think maybe the roulette wheel would find a way to drop the ball on yellow with two such losers as us playing?
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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This is such a fun story. I picked this as my last read of the night as I have been on vacation closer to you in the area of Banff, Canada. I think I read 32 of the forty-eight stories in my messages box. I get my phones as hand-me-downs from one of my kids or grandkids. You have more kids; you might even get a better phone than me. I never bet because I'm a classic loser. You think maybe the roulette wheel would find a way to drop the ball on yellow with two such losers as us playing?
Comment Written 20-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Hello Carol,
one of my sons-in-law is an executive for a local phone company. I'm sure I could get a smart phone from him if I wanted one, but I'm content just with a flip phone. Then if I lose it, it's not a great loss.
I was at a county fair once when I was in the navy. We went to Biloxi Mississippi over the 4th of July. I watched a guy spinning a wheel for a few minutes, and realized a pattern, so I started picking the color behind the one before it. After I won three or four times, he must have realized he had to change the amount of strength he was using to spin the wheel, but by then I didn't care.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Oh dear, Sweet Tom! I had NO IDEA you suffered so. May becwe need to start calling you "Murphy."
I'm impressed that you keep such a good sense of humor about it all! Very few people would.
Lively and entertaining story. I really liked it. Xo
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Oh dear, Sweet Tom! I had NO IDEA you suffered so. May becwe need to start calling you "Murphy."
I'm impressed that you keep such a good sense of humor about it all! Very few people would.
Lively and entertaining story. I really liked it. Xo
Comment Written 20-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Hello Rachelle,
thanks so much for the delightful review gal. I'll take all the sympathy I can get. Actually, I've been very blessed in my life. I'm reminded of the response that radio personality Dave Ramsey gives when someone asks how he's doing. He always says-"better than I deserve."
Long ago I discovered that it's better to find a reason to laugh about the less serious issues of life- after of course I've bitched so much that I run out of breath.
You're a gem gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
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xo
Comment from patcelaw
This story is very well written and I enjoyed very much listening to it. It sounds like that if something's going to go wrong, it's going to go wrong for you but your persistence in doing the right thing wins out in the end and I enjoyed that. May you have a blessed weekend and may God give you a truly good day that happens to be one of complete piece. Patricia.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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This story is very well written and I enjoyed very much listening to it. It sounds like that if something's going to go wrong, it's going to go wrong for you but your persistence in doing the right thing wins out in the end and I enjoyed that. May you have a blessed weekend and may God give you a truly good day that happens to be one of complete piece. Patricia.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Hello Patricia,
What a delightful review gal, thanks so much for the blessing. I'm glad that this little post appealed to you. So far the weekend has been great. I expect that it will continue to be so in part because of your kindness. Thank you so much.
You have a blessed weekend too.
Tom
Comment from MissMerri
I liked this a lot. It seemed like the perfect bedtime story for just before I jump into bed tonight. Your style of writing and your ability to make the most everyday incidences turn into an exciting tale we can all relate to is so much fun to read and always makes me smile. I know I'm not making near as much sense as this little story, but I am trying to be at least a little coherent just so you'll know I enjoyed your story very much and always like how you write. Goodnight now. MM
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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I liked this a lot. It seemed like the perfect bedtime story for just before I jump into bed tonight. Your style of writing and your ability to make the most everyday incidences turn into an exciting tale we can all relate to is so much fun to read and always makes me smile. I know I'm not making near as much sense as this little story, but I am trying to be at least a little coherent just so you'll know I enjoyed your story very much and always like how you write. Goodnight now. MM
Comment Written 19-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Goodnight Adonna,
I certainly enjoyed talking to you yesterday. I hope that you can find your way towards downsizing if that's what you want gal. I'll keep you and Bob in my prayers my friend.
I almost forgot, thanks so much for the wonderful review and the six gal. I truly appreciate it.
Sleep well my friend.
Tom
Comment from F. William Lester
LOL! I feel your pain. I haven't had the misfortune you've described, at least I can't remember (the key word here is remember), but I've been close. Unfortunately, it took me many years to develop a sense of humor that would get me through tough situations. I'm better now only because when the "caca" hits the fan, there is nothing I can do about it, or I don't have enough years left to worry about it. Thanks for sharing your story. Keep the faith and, yes, I will share the winnings. Have a wonderful day.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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LOL! I feel your pain. I haven't had the misfortune you've described, at least I can't remember (the key word here is remember), but I've been close. Unfortunately, it took me many years to develop a sense of humor that would get me through tough situations. I'm better now only because when the "caca" hits the fan, there is nothing I can do about it, or I don't have enough years left to worry about it. Thanks for sharing your story. Keep the faith and, yes, I will share the winnings. Have a wonderful day.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Hi William,
thanks so much for the wonderful review and comments. You're right, there are some things that we just can't do a darn thing about. Knowing that you aren't being singled out for a major caca storm is some comfort I guess. If I ever plan on a trip to Vegas, I'll give you a heads up.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
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Thanks, Tom, and stay well.
Comment from Spitfire
An enjoyable read. I love your conversational style. You have a great sense of humor as evident in the ferry story and the one about checkout lines. I recognized my situation in the traffic tale. Thanks for the advice when betting in Vegas.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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An enjoyable read. I love your conversational style. You have a great sense of humor as evident in the ferry story and the one about checkout lines. I recognized my situation in the traffic tale. Thanks for the advice when betting in Vegas.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Hello Shari,
Thanks so much for the delightful review gal, and for the six, I really appreciate it. We've been dealing with a major traffic improvement project for two years, and it gets pretty challenging. Of course most of the work has to be done in the summer because we have such a short window when the weather is good. I hate dealing with the flaggers usually, though last year there was a gal who had the biggest smile, and always waved when we went by. For her, I would certainly stop or slow down.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Well, for starter, maybe it's because you have a dinosaur cell phone?
(laughy face here) (1st paragraph answer)
Oh, I should have known the post would be about that stinkin' flip phone!
I know your kind of luck. remember when bank lines were that way, back when all banking was in the bank?
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Well, for starter, maybe it's because you have a dinosaur cell phone?
(laughy face here) (1st paragraph answer)
Oh, I should have known the post would be about that stinkin' flip phone!
I know your kind of luck. remember when bank lines were that way, back when all banking was in the bank?
Best wishes.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Hi Wayne,
I was really glad that I had a dinosaur phone when I considered I'd probably never see it again. I still go to the bank and cash checks. Once a dinosaur, always a dinosaur I guess. I don't like doing any banking over the internet, though I do have one account that I have to access via the computer. I still pay my bills with checks and use stamps on my envelopes. I want to try to maintain whatever amount of control over my life that I can. It may be a foolish thing, but I never said I was very intelligent. Thanks so much for the entertaining review.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from Teri7
If I had six stars I would have given you six stars. I have known people that were in that same kind of situations. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery with your words and the artwork you chose. Thanks for sharing! Teri
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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If I had six stars I would have given you six stars. I have known people that were in that same kind of situations. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery with your words and the artwork you chose. Thanks for sharing! Teri
Comment Written 19-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Hello Teri,
I'm so pleased that this story resonated with you. Thanks so much for the delightful comments gal, I'm honored. I think all of us can relate to something that was mentioned. As we get more and more populated, we have to develop a sense of humor and some patience.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom