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    A little smile

    Just wanted to share a smile with you. The past few days, I - like many Americans, have been running errands that involed malls or shopping centers. I was patient when waiting for a space, which served me well. But what made me smile was I developed a habit of, when I was ready to leave and walking to my car, I'd knock on the window of one of the cars frantically looking, and say "I'm driving the green CRV over there, and I'm about to leave, you can have my space."

    From the reactions I got each time, you'd think I have given them an envelope of money - surprise and big smiles and profuse thanks. All for doing something I'd be doing anyway - leaving a parking place! I'm gonna remember that next holiday!

    And yes, for those who know me, I do travel with my jingles bells in my pocket, that jingle quietly as I walk!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Karen
    And yes, for those who know me, I do travel with my jingles bells in my pocket, that jingle quietly as I walk!
    Quietly?????


    QUIETLY??????

    Yeah, right....
    The one eyed man in the kingdom of the blind wasn't king, he was stoned for seeing light.

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    Quietly - only because they are muffled by being deep in the pocket of my warmest winter coat.

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    I had 2 young guys do that for me yesterday, it was refreshing I have seen a lot of crabby people out berating the sales force. I apologized for other people 3 times yesterday.
    don't breed or buy while shelter dogs die....

    I have been frosted!

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    That's nice Karen. I had an old fellow help me get my truck out of a tight spot yesterday in a parking lot. I thought I'd never get out and he jumped right in and directed me how far I could back up without hitting another car. If he only knew how much I appreciated his help. After a horrible experience in a very crowded store that I'm not used to in my small town, he was a lifesaver.
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    There are always a few angels around...and our Mayor Karen is sure one of them!

    (With a smart-aleck sibling! )

    Merry Christmas!
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    I have seen a lot of crabby people out berating the sales force.
    Being part of that sales force, I've been yelled at, called incompetent, slow (because THEY are in a hurry), etc., all the while I have to keep a smile on my face because "the customer is always right". I'll be glad when the Christmas shopping season (including RETURNS!) is over.

    Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever. 12/02
    Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day". 1994-2009
    MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
    Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"

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    That is a SUPER idea, Karen!! As I cannot walk very far, I always have problems to find a good space. I am sure I would be sooooo happy if people like you would do this for me! Merry Christmas to you!
    I miss you enormously Sydney, Maya, Inka & Zazou Be happy there at the Rainbow Bridge

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