SOCIAL GRACES....I have none left. I might find them again in the next month or so...
or not. My dog Mollie is a Queensland Heeler. They are not known for their social graces. They have no use for anyone outside their little herd (me and Mr Gates..not Bill) Sometimes she barely tolerates us. I think only because I give her milkbone treat every day at 4:00 and she still has dreams that Mr. Gates (not Bill) is going to let her drive the jeep one day! I now understand her a little bit better.
I did something on impulse the other day...I went over to the dark side and joined Facebook.
Honestly, I just don't see what the big deal is!
Pretty boring, if you ask me.
I have 18 friends....I don't want any more...lol...
Color me shallow but..I read something the other day that upset me.
I read that in March Blogger is going to get rid of the google friend connect and we won't know how many followers we have!...that is part of the fun of blogging for me! I might have to forget about this virtual life and get back to the real world.
I think about that alot lately.
My niece, Sarah, the newly appointed lawyer who passed her bar exam on the first try! YIPPPEE!!
is car shopping. Expensive car shopping. She asked her dear sweet Aunt Sheryl to come with.
We have gone for three Saturdays.
I'm done!..lol...
She has driven a Hyundai (sp?) for the past seven years while in school.
This is a Hyundai that is barely holding together now...we might have to tow it in if she wants to trade it in. But it has served its purpose..it got her through school.
When we go car shopping she wears her jeans and hoody....she looks like she is about 13 years old. The car salesmen keep talking to me...Ha! I keep saying you need to talk to her...she is the one buying. They just don't get it. Every once in in awhile I slip in the fact that she is a lawyer just for fun. They still don't get it.
Our Thanksgiving was very nice. Considering...one day I won't add the word considering. My dad would not like it!
Miss you dad!
42 Happy Campers Said:
Congrats to Sarah and I hope that she got a great car.
And where did you read that about Blogger? I don't like that either.
And I don't like Facebook much.
Like you though!
sandie
How funny is Molly lol...Sounds like a true Aussie at heart.
I have similar experiences with a carsalesman, expect I was buying a 3ton truck and the guy kept talking to my (then) BF whom kept telling him to talk to the woman with the money...after the guy did not get the hint and told me to hush the second time, I told him to shove it in a not so very nice place in a not so very lady like way and walked off the lot...My BF about died laughing at the guys face.
Congrates to Sarah for passing the Bar first time.
Blessings Kelsie
I really think you should let the doggy go shopping with the new lawyer. She'll probably get a screaming deal on a car...if the salesman happens to like dogs that is.
Didn't know that about facebook.
They really don't know how many friends you REALLY have anywayz.
Hope your week is great!
Hugs.
My cousins keep after me to join Facebook as they are all on it. But I keep telling them Blogging is all I have time for.
I hadn't heard that Blogger was going to do that. Not cool.
I am not much of a facebooker. I do like pinterest though...it is a rabbit hole.
One good reason to join FB is so you can log into Pinterest. Let me know if you want an invite. You're probably too pragmatic to go for Pinterest. I, on the other hand, love it. What kind of car will your neice get? I must know. I used to love cars before they became so blinkin' expensive and car salesman became so blinkin' vicious. Glad Thanksgiving was fine--considering.
I googled that blogger thing and it said that the friend connect separation only applies to non blogger stuff. So it might or might not have an impact on us in blogger land.
Nice to see you back and writing again.
I saw your name on Facebook but didn't want to 'friend' you unless you wanted me to. It's a nice place to keep in touch with those you WANT to keep in touch with. I tired Pinterest and was WAY overwhelemed and signed off.
LOVE the story of your niece & you car shopping. The phrase 'never judge a book by it's cover' comes to mind. I'm chuckling that they pretty much discounted her!
Glad this holiday is over, too.
(((hugs)))
Social graces are overrated. Better to be oneself. Which is not always easy for any aged woman to do when car shopping. I've turned my back on a few obnoxious car salesmen.
FB is a time eater. But feel free to friend me. ;)
I didn't know which part Google connect was.
I agree with you. If they do away with that, what is the point of Google blog?
Congratulations to Sarah! That is wonderful!
Good luck to her finding a car!
*hugs* ♥
I've had two blue healers over the years - they are very loyal to their owners.
Facebook is good for things like keeping up with your friends and their families through photos, etc.. but it can also be really silly, and sometimes downright rude.
I can't imagine why blogger would get rid of the friend connect follower widget. Most enjoy having it. Weird!
Cute entry about the car shopping. I find facebook boring too but maybe people find my blog boring. Oh well I'm old and I can sit here and wear purple and write what I want to in it.
Mollie wants to go Jeep shopping!! Funny story on your niece, I especailly like the part where you slip in that she's a lawyer. If a salesman can't get that, then they aren't worthy of the sale!
My computer hates FB, it stalls when I go there to check on family. My cell phone dumped the FB app! ;-) It is no longer available..
You know, I've about decided that everything is perception.
I love Bloggyland because it's a bit more personal. Facebook for me has become a waste of time...I really don't need to know every detail of someone's life.I like mine private except for the parts I share here.
Maybe striving to live more like my grandmothers did is a good thing.
Congrats to Sarah and "Hey Dad, Sheryl is about to abandon the 'C' word."
Blessings, K
Sheryl,
I think we are in the same place.
Your Friend,
Deborah
I can't believe blogger would get rid of friend connect or join this site options. I have noticed that it's almost impossible these days to join another blog site. I joined fb to connect with long lost family. I left fb because of the "racy" advertisement and all the "stupid" comments people would make. I don't really care if someone is brushing their teeth to go to the dentist. Oh my, where are my social graces?
FB is fine for keeping up with friends and family ,but the childish angst and such is not my cup of tea, I have begun to delete those that are always yipping about thier love lives etc . Hope they keep friend connect I love checking out my followers and their blogs
I use FB because that is the only way I can keep up with my child. Other than that I don't like it. And your niece's story cracked me up. My husband worked at car dealerships for 50 years (definitely not as a salesman) and had a very good (very rich) friend who wanted to buy a car. This friend was a farmer and that's how he dressed. Came to the dealership to buy a car and of course, nobody wanted to wait on him cause he looked like a hick. He found Jim and Jim went to the head of the sales department. He finally bullied somebody into waiting on the guy who bought a brand new big fancy truck with all the trimmings and paid cash for it. Salesmen are so stupid. Definitely lessons in not judging people by how they look.
My best male friend was a car salesman for around 20 years, a Lincoln Mercury dealership. He was quiet and not at all pushy. He made a lot of money because he loved talking to anyone - old ladies, young kids, and the local farmers who, like Sandie said, came in dressed like a working farmer, knew what they wanted, and paid cash. They always came back to him and sent in their family and friends, too.
I loathe facebook. I think the "wall" put me off. Same with Twitter. Who cares if you broke a nail, or ate, or pooped, or whatever. Maybe it's just because I'm too private and don't have enough life to discuss. Heck, if I did, I'd post it on Blogger!
I do not do Facebook. But I am upset about what you said is going to happen on blogger. Shopping for a car is always fun. Hope your niece finds what she wants. You dog sounds like a sweetie. A big ball of fluff. Independent or not. Glad you got through the holiday. Take care.
What? blogger I could hardly read past that. I love my blogger family. I better get some more email addresses don't worry I have yours.Some of my best friends I have found here even if I have never met them I hope to someday.
I would have loved to see your niece in her hoodie and jeans talking to snooty car salesmen that would have been fun. Your niece is smart she is not there to impress just get a great car.
I know you miss him and that is OK
Take care B
I've been thinking about going to Wordpress for a long time, I just hate to learn stuff all over again. If Blogger does that, though, that may be the final straw.
Congrats to the new lawyer! I hope she finds a car soon!
I'm hoping they'll keep the "friend connect". They'll be an uprising!
Enjoyed reading about your trip to the car dealer.
I love the way you write. I laugh every time I read about "Mr. Gates (not Bill)"
I wonder, too, if I'll ever stop saying, "considering", "what if", "if only" and on and on. I admire you for your philosophy...it has helped me and it was wonderful for your Dad. The first and last of everything whether it be a holiday or having the last glass of orange juice is difficult.
Be well.
Congrats to Sarah! First try, impressive!
I hesitated in joining Facebook too but I have several friends that are overseas and it's nice to keep up with them that way. I often consider giving it up but then I wouldn't be able to keep up with them and their families.
Good luck car shopping! I hope she finds something she'll like.
With regard to Facebook, the only reason I have an account with them is so I can look at my family's pages, but even they are beginning to talk about bailing out.
Car salesman are all the same--shallow.
Well, if Blogger takes away followers, there is always WordPress?
I would hate to think of you leaving Blogger. Really, the follower thing is what keeps them going. Oh, I guess they are going for that circle thing. More shall be revealed?
Eeeeeekkk..!! How did you find that out about Blogger? What are they thinking, how will we know who is following us, wait, I know, when they leave a comment, hahahaha, really?...That is strange, what possible reason could they have? Phew. xo
facebook or crackbook..same thing!..don't get sucked in!!..I did!
FB defies logic...it's never done a thing for me.
If blogger takes away the followers...I don't know what I will do! I love that part...I guess you and I will just have to email! lol Too strange..I can't see them doing that!
I totally know what you mean about the car deal...had a house buying deal like that once! Ugh...I can totally understand that after three weekends you are done! I wouldn't have lasted that long! :)
Funny story about the car shopping!
My 78 year old MIL just informed me she thinks she'll go car shopping 'by herself' when she heads back to Michigan. She doesn't want her daughters to know she's going to spent the money!
the reason she wants a new car? So she doesn't have to sit on a pillow to drive anymore! I told her I don't think any car make a seat that is going to lift her that high. Now there comes someone just asking to be taken advantage of!!
So great that she passed..and looks 13 {I won't hold that against her..I won't..oh hellyesIwill!}
Glad you had a good Thanksgiving..the holidays are so hard when they are the first that your loved one is not there...hand in there..he's smiling down and protecting you and your family :-)
Don't go leaving us, I would miss you so . I use the facebook just to keep up with the young un's in our family. It's a great way for all of us to see baby pictures and baby videos. I have very few "friends" mostly it is just family and it works for us since we are away so much. It was kinda cool when my girlfriend passed away, a lot of people that had worked for her that are still in contact with me wrote notes, beautiful personal notes of what Judy meant to them and I shared them with her kids. They printed them all out, over 40 and mad a poster that they displayed at the service. On the bad side, her facebook page is still out there and it haunts me, makes me so sad.
Crazy world, huh?
Yes some day it will not be considering. But it takes time. I still am having trouble getting into the process of the holidays. But I guess it was because of the double lose in 6mths. But I push on cause I'm not the only one in the family we all need to get on with life. I actualy put my tree up today.
Have fun car shopping.
You, too, are an inspiration to me, JoJo. You and Sheryl are very strong women, which is a wonderful trait.
After finding you, I thought, "No pity parties for those two." I admire that and I'm working to be more like you.
Car shopping is always a nightmare to me --
I agree with kathy - "Bloggyland because it's a bit more personal". Facebook waste of time to me also! I use my blog as my journal and then at the end of the end I put into a book form..
Hugs
Been connected with cars most of my life, and i HATE for men to treat me like i don't know anything about them! I know more than they do, usually.
Joined FB to find someone, then took it off. A stupid place.
Worked (in another field)with a car salesman, he said, "never buy a new car, let someone else drive it off the lot first, and take that big hit".
I'm on FB so I can keep up with a big family & my grandkids. Other than that...it drives me up the wall.
YAY! Sarah passed the bar on the first try! It is so nerve-wracking! Sarah sounds like my little gal. She was in Europe once- Italy and wanted to buy some shoes...she probably had on flip-flops, said she was sweaty and had on shorts and a tank top. She was ignored. Finally she got out her credit card and waved it and said "I have a credit card!" Then they waited on her! My girl is a big powerful DC lawyer but if you saw her you would think she is in her early 20's. So little. But she is mighty! xo, Cheryl
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice, comforting comment.
I am on FB but rarely do I visit there. It is good to keep in touch with family and friends but a monthly fly through is about all that I manage.
Lovin' your blog :-)
Joy and sorrow. Always such an odd balance in life.
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