Hi everyone,
This was seen on a restaurant signboard along US 50 southbound on the Delmarva, and it echoed the sentiments of just about everyone last week. And the sign worked. We had rain for a couple of days, a bit of coastal flooding at high tide, and some wind (maybe 40 MPH) but in general, the storm wasn't bad here. Not even a power failure to complain about...and we needed the rain.
Unfortunately for our neighbors down south in the Carolinas, they have been hit relentlessly for many days with heavy rain and floods (the 200-year or 1000-year variety, depending on the person you ask). And as of today, flooding continues in some areas. Our prayers, and our hearts, go out to them...for safety, relief and a speedy recovery.
With the next storm, everyone here hopes that the restaurant manager puts that sign up again...
And accommodatingly, it did...to the happiness of many.
Is there an arborist in the midst of the audience? What exactly is going on with this cherry tree? It looks like some snow remaining on the shady side of the tree. But only one problem...it's too warm for snow. Reminds me of a type of sap running out of the tree. If anyone knows the answer, please advise.
What's going on here?
No dressing opportunities will be forthcoming in the near future, however, my androgynous self still gets to have fun on occasion... Such as: at the pharmacy recently, I used my wife's frequent buyer card, and was addressed by her name...that's always enjoyable. Wonder what will happen when my wife shows up, and the same clerk is there? (LOL) And at the nursing home, a new male resident who was sitting in the lobby "people-watching" commented as I walked in "that's a beautiful red car, Ma'am." My reply: "Thank you, sir, have a wonderful day....""
And the crowning comment: An elderly female resident (one I don't recognize) commented to me (with Mother sitting within earshot, (and bad hearing) just around the corner in her wheelchair) "High there pretty young lady." I blushed but regained my composure enough to say "Thanks, Ma'am, you too!" And then ducked into Mom's room before she had a chance to re-think the gender of her remark. Fortunately Mom didn't hear the compliment. It would seem that whatever the lady's reasons for being in the nursing home, failing eyesight is probably also one of them...I wasn't trying to "pass" at all. Makes my day, and week!
Guess I'm just easy to please...
Mandy
We'd hate to lose the tree...it's so young!
I won't be dressing for Halloween this year, nor will I even be attending the annual show at which I am usually a vendor. Our son and his wife are expecting a baby, and we'll be down there visiting over Halloween weekend... I've made arrangements with my table-mate to hold the extra table I use (he has lots of things to sell, so it will be put to good use.) And this will preserve our premium spot in the show venue, because I plan to go back next year. But new posts are likely to be scarce for a while, particularly if we decide to go a little earlier to meet with car friends or stay longer than originally planned. (Very likely.) However, there's another part to that disappointment...I won't be able to dress for a visit to Mother's nursing home on Halloween. Very sad...hopefully next year!
I won't be dressing for Halloween this year, nor will I even be attending the annual show at which I am usually a vendor. Our son and his wife are expecting a baby, and we'll be down there visiting over Halloween weekend... I've made arrangements with my table-mate to hold the extra table I use (he has lots of things to sell, so it will be put to good use.) And this will preserve our premium spot in the show venue, because I plan to go back next year. But new posts are likely to be scarce for a while, particularly if we decide to go a little earlier to meet with car friends or stay longer than originally planned. (Very likely.) However, there's another part to that disappointment...I won't be able to dress for a visit to Mother's nursing home on Halloween. Very sad...hopefully next year!
No dressing opportunities will be forthcoming in the near future, however, my androgynous self still gets to have fun on occasion... Such as: at the pharmacy recently, I used my wife's frequent buyer card, and was addressed by her name...that's always enjoyable. Wonder what will happen when my wife shows up, and the same clerk is there? (LOL) And at the nursing home, a new male resident who was sitting in the lobby "people-watching" commented as I walked in "that's a beautiful red car, Ma'am." My reply: "Thank you, sir, have a wonderful day....""
And the crowning comment: An elderly female resident (one I don't recognize) commented to me (with Mother sitting within earshot, (and bad hearing) just around the corner in her wheelchair) "High there pretty young lady." I blushed but regained my composure enough to say "Thanks, Ma'am, you too!" And then ducked into Mom's room before she had a chance to re-think the gender of her remark. Fortunately Mom didn't hear the compliment. It would seem that whatever the lady's reasons for being in the nursing home, failing eyesight is probably also one of them...I wasn't trying to "pass" at all. Makes my day, and week!
Guess I'm just easy to please...
Mandy
It does seem that you have a good time walking along the gender line where your androgenous appearance can have you identified as either gender.
ReplyDeleteI have been a bit under the weather lately dealing with a case a shingles. These past weekend was the Asbury Zombie walk. If I had been able to participate my face looked ghoulish enought with the shingles even without zombie makeup
Pat
Oh my - so sorry to hear that. I've heard shingles are painful. Did you have chicken pox as a kid? I did. They say that's a big factor.
DeleteA business associate that I keep in touch with, had chicken pox as a kid, and advised me to get the shingles shot even though insurance wouldn't cover it, because it's a painful issue. And he had heard that since only 20-30 percent of folks will get it, insurance companies decided it was less expensive to pay for care for those with it, than pay for everyone to get vaccinated. In other words, "the bottom line" was in charge. (Don't know if that story's true, but it's absolutely true that my insurance refused to pay for it. And it was expensive - over $200.) He decided to economize, and ended up with a painful case of shingles a couple of years later.
Here's hoping that you heal very quickly...
Mandy
PS at least it's the right season for looking like Halloween!
Once you have had chicken pox the virus lies dormant for decades and can activate at any time.
ReplyDeleteI had the shot but they say it is only50-60% effective. This has been so painful. Even now, when I am getting better, it is painful to put on glasses. I cannot wear sunglasses when outside and right now my reading glasses hurt my head and nose.
Ouch...hurts just to think about it.
DeleteToo bad the vaccination isn't more effective. They can put men on the moon, but they can't provide a smartphone battery that lasts very long, nor can they make a shingles vaccine that works dependably. What's wrong with this picture?
Will pray for your rapid recovery!
Mandy