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Pinga said:
Seeler, although no one was physically hurt, it sure was a trauma for your daughter.
I don't understand people who yell like that; hwoever, I guess there lives must be challenging if that is how they responded.
I am glad Seelergirl had family like you to support her, and that the police offer saw through it.
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Thank you Pinga. Accidents happen - it is how we respond to them that matters. Fortunately our Granddaughter didn't respond in kind when she was being shouted and swore at - and Seelergirl was able to keep her calm. I'm not sure I would have been so reasonable if I had arrived when the other driver was verbally attacking my granddaughter.
I'm glad Granddaughter is driving again and getting over the trauma.
Perhaps having survived a minor accident intact will make her a better driver - more alert and watchful of everything around her - aware and ready to take evasive action, even when it isn't her fault. I know that happened to me when I was still a beginner someone came through a red light and hit my car totaling. I certainly keep my eyes on other vehicles since then.

Thanks everybody for listening to my story and letting me share the drama of my life.
 
Greywolf336 said:
That's a sucky situation for your granddaughter Seeler. Glad no one was hurt and I guess it's perhaps one of the better ways to have a first accident with mom close by and grandparents able to come help too. I'd hope it would be fairly easy to determine the blame when the onus is on the driver pulling out to make sure the coast is clear.
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Right! I guess that's why Seelerman and all members of my family always try to back into parking spaces, so they have a clear view when pulling out. Me -- I usually park way out in the back forty so there aren't many cars around.
 
Ah ... sleep ... the magic!elixir! I had a terrible sleep last night ... and felt it all day today. Tonight is a new night & will be better.
 
Carolla said:
Thanks jae. Hope your medical test went well today.
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Thanks Carolla. The doctor actually postponed it to sometime in early June (I have the date on my calendar but can't recall off-hand). This is the second or third time it's been delayed. It's going to be very painful but I guess I should hope that it isn't delayed again. Time to face the music.
 
Usually I sleep like a rock but the last few days have been rough as my husband is trying to determine if his sleep medication is actually working. He sleeps poorly whether he takes it or not, but when the grumpiness factor is added... we all suffer.
 
Hilary said:
Usually I sleep like a rock but the last few days have been rough as my husband is trying to determine if his sleep medication is actually working. He sleeps poorly whether he takes it or not, but when the grumpiness factor is added... we all suffer.
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Yes, it can be hard to sleep when one's spouse is having sleep issues.

Whenever I go to bed, I always hope to fall asleep before Yobo does because if I don't I find it so hard to catch any shuteye since she snores terribly.
 
Hilary said:
Usually I sleep like a rock but the last few days have been rough as my husband is trying to determine if his sleep medication is actually working. He sleeps poorly whether he takes it or not, but when the grumpiness factor is added... we all suffer.
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Hilary - you might be the better judge of whether those meds are working or not!:(
 
I did have a giggle yesterday. My youngest called before work. He was on his way over. His new meds made him a bit impulsive. He decided to shave 1/2 his head. His razor dies.

He arrived with his head wrapped in a red plaid scarf.
He set up the hair clippers. I suggested shaving the whole thing as he was applying for jobs. and headed off for work.

Nice to have lighter moments with him-and this "crisis" was a lot better than many.
 
Pinga said:
Seeler, although no one was physically hurt, it sure was a trauma for your daughter.
I don't understand people who yell like that; hwoever, I guess there lives must be challenging if that is how they responded.
I am glad Seelergirl had family like you to support her, and that the police offer saw through it.
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So true, Pinga. My daughter was driving on a road when a car pulled out of a parking lot in front of her and she hit him. He yelled at her that it was her fault. "You hit me!" He yelled over and over. She had tried to stop and luckily, neither her son or her were hurt. But her little old Corolla was totalled. My husband was parking in a Tim Horton's once and got bumped by another driver. The other driver was kind and apologetic, and there really wasn't much damage done. My husband, however, became the yeller. I was SO embarrassed.
 
Another thing that I don't understand is people who talk through a concert.
I heard all about a woman getting up early this morning, and her catching up with a local friend. There were 3 couples who were at the concert. Only one guy seemed genuinely interested in the concert. They all appeared to have spent a fair bit of time on George St prior to the start of the concert.
ugh. frustrating.

Having said that, the James Taylor concert was great. Lots of memories for me with the songs. I was 12 when the album came out. think it was my first.
 
I don't understand people's lack of etiquette at concerts.

I saw David Gilmore recently and people were up and down the isle all concert, do they not want to hear the concert they paid money for? They also stopped giving out lids on bottled drinks part way through because of people throwing them at the stage, why are you trying to hurt someone you paid to see?

I also saw Pearl Jam in Toronto and had to deal with the people in front of us talking through every song. Not to mention the weed and cigarette smoke (which I expect to happened at that kind of concert but still don't appreciate being right in my face). Why do people spend money to not pay attention?!
 
Pinga said:
I am home. Good to sleep in my own bed last night. Today is a day for some more gardening, and unpacking, putting clothes away...in prep for packing for Wisconsin. I will be headed west and my husband and youngest son headed east. We seem to be a travelling family.
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On the road again. Just can't wait to get on the road again...
 
Greywolf336 said:
I don't understand people's lack of etiquette at concerts.

I saw David Gilmore recently and people were up and down the isle all concert, do they not want to hear the concert they paid money for? They also stopped giving out lids on bottled drinks part way through because of people throwing them at the stage, why are you trying to hurt someone you paid to see?

I also saw Pearl Jam in Toronto and had to deal with the people in front of us talking through every song. Not to mention the weed and cigarette smoke (which I expect to happened at that kind of concert but still don't appreciate being right in my face). Why do people spend money to not pay attention?!
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...there are some bands which only weed makes possible...I saw a Dutch techno-jazz band last summer, comprising 12 year olds, I'll swear, and it was such crazy music that only a little reality shifting made it comprehensible...
 
I got to hold a 3 1/2 month baby for the service today. Our minister serves 2 churches and I pooped down to the early service so I could go hiking this afternoon. Baby Willow happily napped in my arms. Wishing you all a day full of wisdom-Sophia.
 
I spoke about the Wisdom of God (Sophia) today - lay pulpit supply in two churches on the north-side. Only a 20 minute drive to the farthest.

Congregation of about 15 in the first; maybe 35, including the choir, in the second - but good people. Five children in the second - but this is a long weekend. People tend to be away opening up their cottages, or fishing.

Enjoying fiddleheads. I just cooked up a mess - serve hot with cider vinegar and real butter. If someone could just bring in some freshly caught brook trout we could have a feast. I'm also stewing rhubarb from my back yard. Someone bring biscuits.
 
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