Morning

[Serena]

Happy friday to all.

Does anyone else have a hard time looking at a bottle of water in the way you used to? Does anyone else appreciate having a car, gasoline and the road to get to work?
I'm finding myself very impatient with customers that have petty complaints. I don't show it, but some times I want to shake them.

I can't watch tv without wanting to shake some of the officials too. I want them to quit making excuses and get things done. I know they've done a lot, but it is woefully not enough, not fast enough.

Anyway, you all have a good day today.

 

[SDFgirl]

Yes. Yesterday my fiance asked me to help him with a lot of yardwork. It was hot, I was hungry and tired, so I started grumbling to myself....

Then I thought how lucky I was to still have a yard, cold water to drink, and a roof over my head. I quit my grumbling right away. It really puts things in perspective.

 

[cgcw]

Good morning, Laurie.

I'm sorry your having a difficult time.

I feel guilty because tomorrow we leave for WDW and sail on the Wonder on Sunday. I know in my heart that there is nothing I personally could do here to help those affected by Katrina. My heart breaks for them and I have them in my thoughts and prayers.

I feel sad for them but I also feel sad for the way our country is reacting.

Things will get better. They always do. It's very hard watching it.

 

[monarchsfan16]

Morning.
I get what you're saying. I've been feeling pretty guilty for my trivial complaints this week. The heat and humidity have been brutal here, and have made walking to classes pretty miserable. I also started my college experience with a head cold. So I certainly had some complaints, but seeing all the stuff on the news makes it all seem so stupid, so petty. I guess I'm glad those are the only "problems" I've got. I still am at school. I still have a home, and family to go back to. The gas crisis here is not what it is in other areas, so my mom can still come visit me this weekend.

 

[Serena]

SDF, yeah, me too.

Cindy, I'm doing good. I'm also appreciating that without all the customers I wouldn't have a job.
And yeah, it's heartbreaking watching it all.

 

[Free4Life11]

I have to work at the movie theatre tonight....if I hear one person complain about the prices I will lose it. I'm not kidding.

 

[Serena]

Heather, I'm sorry you're feeling bad, and having to walk in the heat. Those aren't petty complaints at all.
I hope you're feeling better, and have fun with your mom.

 

[Serena]

I have to work at the movie theatre tonight....if I hear one person complain about the prices I will lose it. I'm not kidding.

Yeah, I know what you mean. But what good will losing your temper do? nothing at all, except risk your job. It's not worth it.

 

[Free4Life11]

Yeah, I know what you mean. But what good will losing your temper do? nothing at all, except risk your job. It's not worth it.

I know. I'll just have to grin and bear it.

 

[Jessie]

Morning to everyone
Its hard to imagine life without the simple things we all take for granted.
I, for one, am so guilty of being pissed off when the water company are digging up the street and the taps dont work, or the toilet wont flush. (At least I know it will in a couple of hours)
I am also so guilty of shouting at the kids for non-stop arguing, or being really narked at my mum, when its really inconvenient, but all she wants to do is chat. (At least I still have them)
Events over the last year or so certainly puts our moaning into perspective.

Have a good friday everyone

 

[Kitty 34]

Yeah Laurie I'm doing the same thing. Last night my sink drain got clogged and I had to put my hand thru my yukky dirty dishwater to get whatever was clogging it. Then I thought so what....dirty dishwater??? That's nothing to the dirty water those poor people are constantly walking thru.

 

[4nana]

Laurie, TGIF!

Definitely counting my blessings and all the little things I take for granted ^i^

I'm also feeling heartsick, helpless, and very dismayed at such delayed relief efforts to help the most needy, in the greatest country of the world.

Meanwhile, it has been a great relief to have our soldier home 3 wks, now must get myself geared up for a going away party as he prepares to leave for Colorado. Godspeed all our soldiers and my best to your daughter!

 

[powellrj]

morning Laurie, I think thats why we haven't heard people complain about the high prices of gas, I think at this point people are just glad to have some at any price. Have a great time at the Dis meet, I am really sorry to be missing it. I KNOW I would have a much better evening with you guys than with the people DH works with. Have a nice labor day weekend everyone.

 

[MosMom]

I get ya. Last night E woke up crying and wanting to sleep with us. I couldn't resist him for a second. I had a bottle of water and he was thirsty and I just sat there grateful I had a bottle of water to give him.

 

[Serena]

Jessie and Kitty,

I agree 4nana, and thank you for all of what you and your son has done.

RaeJean, thank you and I hope you get to come to the next one.

Bridget, poor guy, I hope he's feeling better this morning.

 

[MosMom]

Well, he is currently in a fight with his sister over her guitar so I think he is feeling better. Pretty soon he will smarten up and realize that she leaves for school in a few minutes and then everyting is fair game anyway.