The Green Thing

Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren't good for the environment.

The woman apologized and explained, "We didn't have this green thing back in my earlier days."
The clerk responded, "That's our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations."
She was right -- our generation didn't have the green thing in its day.

Back then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over. So they really were recycled. But we didn't have the green thing back in our day.

We walked up stairs, because we didn't have an escalator in every store and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks. But she was right. We didn't have the green thing in our day.

Back then, we washed the baby's diapers because we didn't have the throw-away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts -- wind and solar power really did dry our clothes back in our early days. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing. But that young lady is right. We didn't have the green thing back in our day.

Back then, we had one TV, or radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of the state of Montana. In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn't have electric machines to do everything for us. When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, we used wadded up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap Back then, we didn't fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity. But she's right. We didn't have the green thing back then.

We drank from a fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull. But we didn't have the green thing back then.

Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus, and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service. We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.

But isn't it sad the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn't have the green thing back then?

Please forward this on to another selfish old person who needs a lesson in conservation from a smartass young person.

Remember: Don't make old people mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to piss us off.

HEALTH MESSAGE

As I was lying in bed pondering the problems of the world, I rapidly realized that I don't really give a rat's ass. It's the tortoise life for me!

1. If walking/cycling is good for your health, the postman would be immortal.

2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water, and is fat.

3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years.

4. A tortoise doesn't run and does nothing, yet it lives for 450 years.

And you tell me to exercise?? I don't think so.

I'm retired. Go around me!

Secrets of a long Marriage

The Italian Secret to a Long Marriage




At St. Peter's Catholic Church in Toronto, they have weekly husbands' marriage seminars.

At the session last week, the priest asked Giuseppe, who said he was approaching his 50th wedding anniversary, to take a few minutes and share some insight into how he had managed to stay married to the same woman all these years.

Giuseppe replied to the assembled husbands, 'Wella, I'va tried to treat her nicea, spenda DA money on her, but besta of all is, I tooka her to Italy for the 25th anniversary!'

The priest responded, 'Giuseppe, you are an amazing inspiration to all the husbands here! Please tell us what you are planning for your wife for your 50th anniversary?'

Giuseppe proudly replied, " I gonna go pick her up."

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I just could not resist adding this photo -- it just cracks me up.  Oh come on, you damn well know you are laughing or at the very least, smiling!!

The shoes do it for me.  I told my dau, "if when I reach this age and start to even think about wearing shoes like this, shoot me!"

Yes, it has been a delightful and beautiful Saturday in upstate NY --- started out cold but as the day move along, it did warm up a bit and was perfect.  Was kinda hoping we'd hike Lampson Falls today but we hit a few garage sales and the huge Craft Fair in the village Park, which was great.

Now my dau-in-law has me really interested. Seems she got her Mom and then, she and her dau, went grocery shopping for some kind of special choc powder to make homemade hot chocolate and then, having done the shopping, she made if for her girl and they were sipping it all afternoon.  Oh the memories -- screw that, I want the recipe, don't you?

It's My Day:)

Yes it is my birthday -- aren't you just thrilled?  Best part about this day is due to fasting for blood work tomorrow, I can't really enjoy my birthday in my normal fashion, meaning (no beer or wine).

Went to Watertown yesterday with Kel and Clint for some early holiday shopping. First stop was Red Lobster (hadn't been there in years)and pigged out in fine fashion (needed a nap vs shopping but we did shop).

Found some neat stuff (sorry can't tell ya, as its presents for Christmas) and of course, people watching is always fun.  I love how folks "rip"into some box to see what its all about, how it works, etc., then seeing all parts are included, grab a box that is fully wrapped and sealed!  Why in hell didn't ya take the one you ripped apart and know has all working parts?

Then you have fun folks who got the kids stuck in a shopping cart, still bundled up and hotter than hell, and what do they do, stop and chat for along periods of time and threaten the kid with everything under the sun for complaining about being hot or this is boring! And they usually don't move for you either,block the aisle, shelves and think this is no reason to even ask them to move -- no way!!!

Oh ya, and the season is just beginning.  Now, what I did notice was long lines for the lay-a-away section.  Man, carts were piled high with stuff and then, stand in line and wait your turn.  I never understood why they only have one person working this particular section...would it hurt ya to hire a few more so this could go a bit faster?

Well, it is Sunday and that means FOOTBALL -- so after a few errands, I plan to plop myself in my chair and watch the games.  Ya, I know and you know this also means a chair nap!!

Have a good one and yes, thanks for the birthday wishes too.

The Divorced Barbie Doll

One day a father gets out of work and on his way home he suddenly remembers that it's his daughter's birthday. He pulls over to a Toy Shop and asks the sales person, 'How much for one of those Barbie's in the display window?'

The salesperson answers, 'Which one do you mean, Sir? We have: Work Out Barbie for $19.95, Shopping Barbie for $19.95, Beach Barbie for $19.95, Disco Barbie for $19.95, Ballerina Barbie for $19.95, Astronaut Barbie for $19.95, Skater Barbie for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.95'.


The amazed father asks: 'It's what?! Why is the Divorced Barbie $265.95 and the others only $19.95?'


The annoyed salesperson rolls her eyes, sighs, and answers: 'Sir..., Divorced Barbie comes with: Ken's Car, Ken's House, Ken's Boat, Ken's Furniture, Ken's Computer, one of Ken's Friends, and a key chain made with Ken's balls.

Oh give it up, there aren't many tennis matches happening now...a few left before we end this season a prepare for the next.  However, as much as I love tennis, I also enjoy watching football games, so I'm golden.

Silly weather is driving me bonkers! Wednesday was delightful -- sunny, brisk, light breeze and just a beautiful Fall day, then it ended and now we have seen nothing but rain and they keep saying; "soon we shall see white stuff too."  You know what, bring on the white stuff.  As wet as it is, it ain't gonna stick anyway.

Hey, don't forget to set your clock back Saturday -- we got a lovely extra hour of sleep and then, hey, we can drive out in the morning and see where we are going...I so dislike those dark drives!!!  How can I spot Bambi when its dark???

It Never Ends

CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS BEFORE LEAVING ANY CASHIER'S STATION!!!!!



THIS COULD HAPPEN ANYWHERE. CHECK YOUR RECEIPT BEFORE LEAVING THE STAND. I'VE SEEN PEOPLE DO JUST THAT.






PASS THIS ON TO YOUR FRIENDS, KIDS, LOVED ONES.






It happened at Wal-Mart (Supercenter Store #1279, 10411 N Freeway 45, Houston, TX 77037 a month ago.



I bought a bunch of stuff, over $150, & I glanced at my receipt as the cashier was handing me the bags. I saw a cash-back of $40. I told her I didn't request a cash back & to delete it.



She said I'd have to take the $40 because she couldn't delete it. I told her to call a supervisor. Supervisor came & said I'd have to take it! I said NO! Taking the $40 would be a cash advance against my Discover & I wasn't paying interest on a cash advance!!!!! If they couldn't delete it then they would have to delete the whole order.



So the supervisor had the cashier delete the whole order & re-scan everything! The second time I looked at the electronic pad before I signed & a cash-back of $20 popped up. At that point I told the cashier & she deleted it. The total came out right. The cashier agreed that the electronic pad must be defective. (yeah, right!)



Obviously the cashier knew the electronic pad wasn't defective because she NEVER offered me the $40 at the beginning.



Can you imagine how many people went through before me & at the end of her shift how much money she pocketed?



Just to alert everyone. My coworker went to Milford, DE Wal-Mart last week. She had her items rung up by the cashier. The cashier hurried her along and didn't give her a receipt.



She asked the cashier for a receipt and the cashier was annoyed and gave it to her. My coworker didn't look at her receipt until later that night. The receipt showed that she asked for $20 cash back. SHE DID NOT ASK FOR CASH BACK!



My coworker called Wal-Mart who investigated but could not see the cashier pocket the money. She then called her niece who works for the bank and her niece told her this.



This is a new scam going on. The cashier will key in that you asked for cash back and then hand it to her friend who is the next person in line.



Please, please, please check your receipts right away when using credit or debit cards!



This is NOT limited to Wal-Mart, although they are the largest retailer so they have the most incidents.



I wonder how many "seniors" have been, or will be, "stung" by this one????



To make matters worse ...THIS SCAM CAN BE DONE ANYWHERE, AT ANY RETAIL OR WHOLESALE LOCATION!!!




CHECK BEFORE LEAVING THE CASHIER'S STATION!!!!!



THIS COULD HAPPEN ANYWHERE. CHECK YOUR RECEIPT BEFORE LEAVING THE STAND. I'VE SEEN PEOPLE DO JUST THAT.

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Home for the weekend and then, back to Jersey -- warmer there too.  Could not believe how "chilly" it was when I arrived back here yesterday, hells bells, where is my sweatshirt.

Gotta tell ya, a ten month old in a hotel room for a week is truly a challenge but thankfully we do not stay in the room all damn day. There was a Mall nearby so we hiked over there and found a pet store, which he loved. Then when his Mama was working, which was rare, we visited the Bergen County Zoo. It is near the end of the season, so many exhibits were closed but its still a nice zoo and again, my grandson loved the train ride. Keep in mind, he is now walking, so you have to make time for him to walk about too...all that sitting and being carried gets damn old damn quick. Hey, lucky for me he is a good baby.  Trust me, I a have traveled the world with kids and when they are easy travelers it is so much nicer.

More another day...keep smiling....life is good.

Handicap Doors

Okay, I am all for these buttons that those who need them can push so the doors open for them. Hey, you don’t have to be totally handicapped to use these suckers and that’s no big deal.

However, I was in Watertown yesterday with my grandson, we got done shopping and I was leaving the store, pushed the handicap door opener and one set of doors opened nicely, allowing me and the stroller plenty of time and space to walk through. Now I am between doors and no freakin button and now, I gotta turn around, open the damn door and pull the stroller toward me and out the door. Who the shit came up with that stupid design? Isn’t one handicap button pushed supposed to open both doors?

As I’m struggling with the door, none to pleasantly I hasten to add, this lovely woman says; “hang on a sec, I will help you.” Oh goodie, my tantrum is cut short and I thanked her but made the comment about the stupid button and she replied, “Yes, it’s dumber than whale shit!” Gotta love those that help ole people!!!

Nice day shopping and Watertown is like a new world after being stuck in upstate and store after store has closed. Hey, I like Wal-Mart, truly I do, but I do get sick of that being my only option and the Mall, well, we still have some shops in there but damnit, some are upping prices to make up for lack of customers I think….ye gads!!!

BTW (that's by the way, in case you aren't into the new texting spelling) -- supposedly if you separate bananas they remain fresher longer -- who'd of thunk!  Gee, if I leave my beer uncorked, does it remain fresher longer too?  Screw it, I'm drinking the beer, as for the bananas, what the hell, separate them, who cares, gonna eat'em up pretty fast anyway!