I spent last weekend moving my daughter from the college town in Oregon, where she has spent the last four years, 3 hours east to her first "grown-up" townhouse.
The volunteer movers that included myself, my son, my son's friend, my 5 year old grandson and my ex-husband, met at 7AM to make the one hour drive to my daughters apartment. After getting my 5 year old travel partner settled in the back seat I pull my vehicle up next to my son's truck, with him behind the wheel and his buddy in the back seat his dad was holding up progress by pacing the side walk and talking on his cell phone. I simply powered down the passenger window, my son reluctantly lowered his window, and I announce in a rather boisterous manner, "Tell your dad to get off the phone with his girlfriend and get in the truck!" Of course I had no idea who was on the other end, could have been his mother for all I knew, but the pointed finger, the serious look that was hiding a small grin from my son was clear, "MOM! Stop it. You need to behave. Now roll up the window and be good."
As I'm closing the window I hear a small voice from the back seat. "Grandma, it's okay, he tells me that too."
Happy Friday!
Wendy Finch
Wendy@EasyCEU.comBouquet of flowers...
A guy has a friend who just moved his business. He decided to get a nice bouquet of flowers for his friend as a gift. He called the flower shop, they took his order, and he thought everything was great.
Two weeks later, this guy gets an invitation to come to his friend's open house, celebrating the new location. This fellow goes to the open house and it is packed. Instead of trying to find his friend immediately, the guy looks to see how his gift of flowers turned out.
After searching all over for his gift, he finally comes upon it. He thinks they look marvelous. He goes to read the card and he becomes infuriated, because it read "Rest In Peace." This guy was terribly upset that the flower company sent his friend the wrong card, and he was going to let them know about it.
The next day comes, and this guy calls the flower shop. He yells at the clerk telling him how he can't believe they messed up such a simple order.
The clerk feels terrible and apologizes profusely. He then tries to see what exactly happened to this guys flowers and seeing where they ended up, he tells the guy, "Sir, you might be upset that your friend got flowers saying 'Rest In Peace,' but just think, somewhere, there is a funeral and beside the casket there are some lovely flowers with a card that reads 'Congratulations On Your New Location.'"
Moving Help...
Moving to the South...
If you run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in a four-wheel drive pickup truck with a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them, just stay out of their way. This is what they live for.
Don't be surprised to find movie rentals and bait in the same store.... Don't buy food at this store.
Remember, "y'all" is singular, "all y'all" is plural, and "all yawl's" is plural possessive.
Get used to hearing "You isn't from round here, are yaw?" You may hear a Southerner say "Ought!" to a dog or child. This is short for "Y'all ought not do that!" and is the equivalent of saying "No!"
Don't be worried at not understanding what people are saying. They can't understand you either.
The proper pronunciation you learned in school is no longer proper.
Be advised that "He needed killing" is a valid defense here.
If you hear a Southerner exclaim, "Hey, y'all, watch this," you should stay out of the way. These are likely to be the last words he'll ever say.
When you come up on a person driving 15 mph down the middle of the road, remember that most folks learn to drive on a John Deere, and that is the proper speed and position for that vehicle.
Do not be surprised to find that 10-year-olds own their own shotguns, they are proficient marksmen, and their mammas taught them how to aim.
In the South, we have found that the best way to grow a lush green lawn is to pour gravel on it and call it a driveway.
This Weeks Quote...
"After moving for the third time and having your snowboard shatter your new 42" LCD flat screen, it is time to think about settling down."
~ Anonymous
