A few weeks ago, my working Friday morning started off as per normal. After serving some customers and looking for stock upstairs, I sat back down at my desk and my eyes were immediately drawn to my ring finger, where to my shock and horror found my eternity ring was missing.
I searched everywhere at work and through the boxes, where I suspected I had lost it, but to no avail. As each day passed I had resigned myself to the fact I would never find it and was second guessing where I had actually lost it or if I did put the ring on that morning.
The following Thurs was my day off and Sharon, who only works the one day was on duty. That morning when I got out of bed I said 'Sharon, please find my ring today.'
During the day I was talking on the phone and heard my mobile ringing. When I checked the number I found it was work, so I returned the call. Adam said 'are you sitting down?' and at that moment I was overwhelmed to hear the words 'Sharon found your ring'. Sharon had gone upstairs to find some stock and when she moved one box, the ring fell to the ground. It must have been lodged between the steel post and the box.
You may say "it's only a ring" but to me it was a special ring from my husband and in my eyes could never be replaced, it was a perfect match with my engagement and wedding ring and something I will always treasure.
Monday, 25 March 2013
Monday, 28 January 2013
My Blog's 1st Anniversary
Today marks the first anniversary of my first blog and I look back on the success and failure of my written word.
I have 17 published posts with 'My Favourite Chair' being the most popular (2nd post), followed by 'Tennis' (my first post) and 'Driving Miss Mazzy part 2' coming 3rd (my 13th post).
It seems my first two blogs created the most interest, which is s bit disheartening as you aim for improvement as you progress but overall I have had 950 pageviews for the year and am continuing to get daily views, which is encouraging.
I hope to continue with my blog and hopefully creative enough interest to get more people 'following' my blog and commenting, which seems to be the most difficult thing to achieve.
So this time next year I hope to have more followers, more comments and feeling like my Blog is truly becoming something special for myself and the readers.
I have 17 published posts with 'My Favourite Chair' being the most popular (2nd post), followed by 'Tennis' (my first post) and 'Driving Miss Mazzy part 2' coming 3rd (my 13th post).
It seems my first two blogs created the most interest, which is s bit disheartening as you aim for improvement as you progress but overall I have had 950 pageviews for the year and am continuing to get daily views, which is encouraging.
I hope to continue with my blog and hopefully creative enough interest to get more people 'following' my blog and commenting, which seems to be the most difficult thing to achieve.
So this time next year I hope to have more followers, more comments and feeling like my Blog is truly becoming something special for myself and the readers.
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Coping with Technology
Being a so called 'senior' I have always been determined to keep up with the changing world of technology, having a computer and tablet.
As the saying goes computers are great when they are working! This week my computer has caused me alot of stress, it kept turning off, coming up with the words 'windows software recovery', and coloured lines all over the screen. I took it to the computer technician, who said it was a software problem and charged me $50.
On plugging it in, same things happened, took it back to the technician and he couldn't fault it.
Tried it again at home, still no joy but happened to unplug and use it on battery and it worked perfectly so my diagnosis is that the problem must be the power adaptor. The technician gave me a power adaptor to try, which would not work, but my old one does recharge the battery!
To top things off, my tablet came up with a screen security problem, which normally I could exit but this time it wouldn't budge. This time the remedy was easy, the clock had somehow been set to the wrong date and time!
So this week I have been really tested with the world of technology but I have survived as here I am writing my blog on a computer that I thought was ready for the tip!
So this week I have been really tested with the world of technology but I have survived as here I am writing my blog on a computer that I thought was ready for the tip!
Monday, 24 December 2012
Christmas
Christmas to me is about families, enjoying the ones we have and remembering the ones who have departed.
I have been fortunate enough to have spent Christmas with my parents every year while they were alive. Every Christmas we gathered around in the big ballroom size lounge room and I often acted as Santa to hand out the many presents.
Each year the numbers would grow as another grandchild arrived and then later on great grandchildren.
Now on Christmas morning I visit my family in the cemetry before going on to enjoy Christmas with my husband, daughters and grandsons.
Not all family members are in the position to travel or come together at Christmas, but there are so many other ways you can keep in touch. I know of many lonely parents who for some reason do not have family visit for Christmas and are on their own and that is where the local church group are saviours and put on a Christmas lunch for those who are by themselves and don't want to spend it alone. These volunteers give up their time to make lonely people feel wanted.
I feel very fortunate to have always had family around me at Christmas and my wish is that families all around the world could share happiness together this year.
Each year the numbers would grow as another grandchild arrived and then later on great grandchildren.
Now on Christmas morning I visit my family in the cemetry before going on to enjoy Christmas with my husband, daughters and grandsons.
Not all family members are in the position to travel or come together at Christmas, but there are so many other ways you can keep in touch. I know of many lonely parents who for some reason do not have family visit for Christmas and are on their own and that is where the local church group are saviours and put on a Christmas lunch for those who are by themselves and don't want to spend it alone. These volunteers give up their time to make lonely people feel wanted.
I feel very fortunate to have always had family around me at Christmas and my wish is that families all around the world could share happiness together this year.
Friday, 7 December 2012
Driving Miss Mazzy Part 3
New fines recently imposed upon NSW drivers is long overdue in my opinion, especially doing a u-turn across unbroken lines.
In my home town, the introduction of nose-in parking seemed to go hand in hand with the regular use of u-turns to cross to the other side of the street to snare a park. As this practice seemed to go unheeded by the police, it became common practise, that is until two weeks ago, when there was a blitz with the introduction of the new fines.
The illegal u-turn has caused several accidents and near misses with raised voices and horns blowing. Then there is the reverse u-turn across the street and some sights you would not believe unless seen with your very own eyes.
Many motorists have nearly come to blows as the person doing the right thing in obtaining a park is confronted by an irate driver who wanted to cross the double unbroken line and take a short cut across to the very parking space that the other motorist had acquired legally.
What is the answer -it all boils down to using a bit of commensense and being aware of the road rules and the rights of your fellow road users and maybe a big dose of tolerance.
In my home town, the introduction of nose-in parking seemed to go hand in hand with the regular use of u-turns to cross to the other side of the street to snare a park. As this practice seemed to go unheeded by the police, it became common practise, that is until two weeks ago, when there was a blitz with the introduction of the new fines.
The illegal u-turn has caused several accidents and near misses with raised voices and horns blowing. Then there is the reverse u-turn across the street and some sights you would not believe unless seen with your very own eyes.
Many motorists have nearly come to blows as the person doing the right thing in obtaining a park is confronted by an irate driver who wanted to cross the double unbroken line and take a short cut across to the very parking space that the other motorist had acquired legally.
What is the answer -it all boils down to using a bit of commensense and being aware of the road rules and the rights of your fellow road users and maybe a big dose of tolerance.
Saturday, 17 November 2012
Visiting the Loo
Working in retail, it is sometimes hard to get a laugh but at my place of work we have something that always creates hysterics.
We had a promotion many years ago, which included a life size cut out of a man, we shall call Tom for this story. Well Tom had to be stored after the promotion had finished and he ended up standing in the shower, which adjoins the toilet (one room).
The toilet is not for public use but we do get the odd customer, for whom we have to allow in. Other than that there are the reps and delivery drivers.
Everytime there is a new rep or somebody who hasn't entered our loo before, we lay in waiting for their response as they emerge. You can imagine after closing the door behind you, and suddenly being confronted by "Peeping Tom," what your reaction would be! If only the walls could speak, there would be some funny expletives uttered I am sure. Mostly we all end up having a laugh together after they get over the shock and see the funny side of it.
The funniest episode was an elderly customer who retreated and said to one of our salesman that there was a man in the toilet, after assuring her that he wasn't real she had acouple of attempts and then she just left the door open, I guess for a quick escape.
We had two victims this week so we really truly have had our fix of evil laughter.
Have you had any funny episodes on visiting the Loo?
Have you had any funny episodes on visiting the Loo?
Friday, 9 November 2012
Driving Miss Mazzy Part 2
Ok Part 2 is all about parents teaching sons/daughters to drive. Firstly, are they equipped to pass on the correct road rules, they may have the experience but can they become a teacher instead of a parent?
Too many times I have seen a parent sitting beside a son or daughter, with them speeding and/or not following the correct road rules, which tells me that they are not qualified to be the teacher and are only passing their bad habits on.
My own experience with teaching my two daughters was nerve wracking in alot of ways. My older daughter was too confident and too heavy on the accelerator, while the younger daughter lacked confidence and was very steady and had to be really pushed to make that appointment to do her driving test.
I recall being in the passenger seat with my older daughter and we came to a very sharp corner, which I advised her to break but we ended up getting around at a speed much more than intended and my heart was in my mouth. I did comment that she must have been able to drive for us to survive getting around the corner on four wheels! Needless to say I drove back home.
What funny experiences have you encountered whilst teaching your children to drive and would you do it again or call in the driving instructor?
Too many times I have seen a parent sitting beside a son or daughter, with them speeding and/or not following the correct road rules, which tells me that they are not qualified to be the teacher and are only passing their bad habits on.
My own experience with teaching my two daughters was nerve wracking in alot of ways. My older daughter was too confident and too heavy on the accelerator, while the younger daughter lacked confidence and was very steady and had to be really pushed to make that appointment to do her driving test.
I recall being in the passenger seat with my older daughter and we came to a very sharp corner, which I advised her to break but we ended up getting around at a speed much more than intended and my heart was in my mouth. I did comment that she must have been able to drive for us to survive getting around the corner on four wheels! Needless to say I drove back home.
What funny experiences have you encountered whilst teaching your children to drive and would you do it again or call in the driving instructor?
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Driving Miss Mazzy Part 1
How many accidents have been caused by drivers not indicating at intersections and roundabouts. With all the elderly drivers being so much in the news lately, we have to look at the overall picture. I have been making a particular note of the lack of, or misuse of the indictator and have come up with the following observations.
The majority of drivers do not indicate as they are leaving a roundabout, be it old age, middle age, P platers, male or female. The traffic flow is hindered by the lack of indicating, if you can clearly see somebody is leaving the roundabout than there is no need for any hesitation as you approach. Similarly if a driver is approaching a roundabout and does not indicate whether he/she is coming around or leaving, then there is the anticipation as to which way they are going.
Then there is the misuse of the indicator, when the person has previously indicated but has inadvertently left the indicator on, then at the next intersection it has a whole different meaning and when you are thinking it is all clear as the indicator is suggesting so, around they come in front of you - another near miss!!
The timing of the indicator is another problem, indicating and turning at the same time is not the right thing to do and gives no warning to the following driver.
Be it to do with age, consideration for your fellow driver, not paying attention (mobiles etc) or for whatever reason, the correct use of the indicator pays a very important role in keeping everybody safe on the roads and being aware of your fellow road users.
Tell me about your experiences with the lack of indicating!!
The majority of drivers do not indicate as they are leaving a roundabout, be it old age, middle age, P platers, male or female. The traffic flow is hindered by the lack of indicating, if you can clearly see somebody is leaving the roundabout than there is no need for any hesitation as you approach. Similarly if a driver is approaching a roundabout and does not indicate whether he/she is coming around or leaving, then there is the anticipation as to which way they are going.
Then there is the misuse of the indicator, when the person has previously indicated but has inadvertently left the indicator on, then at the next intersection it has a whole different meaning and when you are thinking it is all clear as the indicator is suggesting so, around they come in front of you - another near miss!!
The timing of the indicator is another problem, indicating and turning at the same time is not the right thing to do and gives no warning to the following driver.
Be it to do with age, consideration for your fellow driver, not paying attention (mobiles etc) or for whatever reason, the correct use of the indicator pays a very important role in keeping everybody safe on the roads and being aware of your fellow road users.
Tell me about your experiences with the lack of indicating!!
Friday, 21 September 2012
BAGGING A BARGAIN
Retail therapy is one pass time that most women (and some men) enjoy, some spending more money than others. The changing face of retail lends itself to some great buys either instore or online. Do you peruse the weekly catalogues, look out for a "percentage off sale", wait for the end of season bargain buys or just buy on impulse. Sometimes you might just come across a deal that is too good to resist. My fellow worker is a great shopper and can come up with a deal on nearly anything - thus his nickname "deal sniffer. com".
I myself love a bargain and of late have bagged some great buys and have saved heaps.
A few examples:
Early in the winter season I saw a pair of long pants and a top I liked but didn't buy at Suzanne Grae. At a later time I walked into the store and having mulled over "I should have bought them" I gingerly asked the shop assistant as I couldn't see them on the rack and she said that they were now in the reduced items and yes they had my size, then I looked for the top, also in the reduced rack, but alas not in my size but then the helpful assistant looked out the back and came up with the goods. Great outfit $120.00 reduced to $30.00, a saving of $80.00.
Online shopping, on Birdsnest site I saw a shirt I absolutely adored but at $89.95 I hesitated, the same site has now reduced it to $44.95 BUT another online store, Brandsexclusive advertised it for $18 (yes same brand, same shirt), plus the same site advertised another top for $10 which was advertised on Birdsnest for $69.95 and now reduced to $54.95 - total saving $116.90. That is quite a bargain or two!!!
Just yesterday I found some bargains for my grandsons for next winter at Target, stretch jeans reduced from $28 down to $5.83, a beautiful jumper $25 down to $6.83 - total saving on 3 items $62.51.
My wardrobe is full of bargains, and I need to clean it out to make way for more but you have to be careful you don't get carried away as they say "a bargain is not a bargain unless you need it." Another hint is to buy items that will be timeless but then again if they are cheap enough who cares if they only last one season, they can then go to Vinnies etc.
Do you love a bargain or just simply buy whatever you want at whatever the cost?
I myself love a bargain and of late have bagged some great buys and have saved heaps.
A few examples:
Early in the winter season I saw a pair of long pants and a top I liked but didn't buy at Suzanne Grae. At a later time I walked into the store and having mulled over "I should have bought them" I gingerly asked the shop assistant as I couldn't see them on the rack and she said that they were now in the reduced items and yes they had my size, then I looked for the top, also in the reduced rack, but alas not in my size but then the helpful assistant looked out the back and came up with the goods. Great outfit $120.00 reduced to $30.00, a saving of $80.00.
Online shopping, on Birdsnest site I saw a shirt I absolutely adored but at $89.95 I hesitated, the same site has now reduced it to $44.95 BUT another online store, Brandsexclusive advertised it for $18 (yes same brand, same shirt), plus the same site advertised another top for $10 which was advertised on Birdsnest for $69.95 and now reduced to $54.95 - total saving $116.90. That is quite a bargain or two!!!
Just yesterday I found some bargains for my grandsons for next winter at Target, stretch jeans reduced from $28 down to $5.83, a beautiful jumper $25 down to $6.83 - total saving on 3 items $62.51.
My wardrobe is full of bargains, and I need to clean it out to make way for more but you have to be careful you don't get carried away as they say "a bargain is not a bargain unless you need it." Another hint is to buy items that will be timeless but then again if they are cheap enough who cares if they only last one season, they can then go to Vinnies etc.
Do you love a bargain or just simply buy whatever you want at whatever the cost?
Saturday, 11 August 2012
THE FEATHERED SHOPPER
I have been a bit slack with my blog of late, the last one I wrote being about life in retail and the type of customers we deal with on a daily basis.
Well, within the last two weeks I have come across a new type of 'customer', who is somewhat like a mystery shopper - just appears and leaves with not so much as a hello or goodbye. This 'shopper' walks in the front door and calmly toddles to the back entrance, where he/she calmly stands and waits for somebody to open the door to exit through. This has happened three times and he/she always follows the same route through the store.
Have I got you thinking "what is she talking about?" - well the so called "customer" has two legs and feathers, a MAGPIE. This Magpie is unlike the last one that I encountered when I was swooped whilst riding my bicycle, which left quite a nasty view of my feathered friend but this one is so calm and cool, it is hard to view him/her in the same light and after all ONE BAD APPLE DOESN'T SPOIL THE WHOLE BUNCH, which somehow sums up other happenings in my life this week.
Well, within the last two weeks I have come across a new type of 'customer', who is somewhat like a mystery shopper - just appears and leaves with not so much as a hello or goodbye. This 'shopper' walks in the front door and calmly toddles to the back entrance, where he/she calmly stands and waits for somebody to open the door to exit through. This has happened three times and he/she always follows the same route through the store.
Have I got you thinking "what is she talking about?" - well the so called "customer" has two legs and feathers, a MAGPIE. This Magpie is unlike the last one that I encountered when I was swooped whilst riding my bicycle, which left quite a nasty view of my feathered friend but this one is so calm and cool, it is hard to view him/her in the same light and after all ONE BAD APPLE DOESN'T SPOIL THE WHOLE BUNCH, which somehow sums up other happenings in my life this week.
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