tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post1808510133011337354..comments2024-03-21T03:33:14.092-04:00Comments on Acanthus and Acorn: Oh, Behave!Acanthus and Acornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-56605986175994541572011-07-19T16:54:57.067-04:002011-07-19T16:54:57.067-04:00Thank you all for the comments, it makes me feel s...Thank you all for the comments, it makes me feel so normal!<br /><br />AO, both these women made it so hard to be polite, can you believe this was a department store? It's this one is not even on the list of my favorite places to shop. Perhaps this kind of crap was a reminder why!<br /><br />Carmie, that last sentance...so true!!!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-24997756522833073562011-07-19T16:13:32.124-04:002011-07-19T16:13:32.124-04:00Oh my word! She stood over you? I would have sai...Oh my word! She stood over you? I would have said "listen biatch, I am paying for my time and I don't want you hovering over me." Some people are just so rude it makes me sick. But, luckily, about 75% of the world are decent but those 25% sure suck!The Single Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156235539745020966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-79245850224535971482011-07-17T20:29:11.223-04:002011-07-17T20:29:11.223-04:00This is so funny! I have a list just like this, I ...This is so funny! I have a list just like this, I clean the house so that the people coming over to water and check the house do not think we are pigs! I unplug everything, drives husband nuts, becaue I read that it is a good thing to go before you leave. I clean the refridgerator because what if above mentioned people are hungry? I clean my office, shred everything, and do many of the same things you mentioned with clothes and returns and a book! Not to mention pack food for an army even when flying because what if I am stranded at the airport? Maybe they won;t have food I like.<br /><br />Have a great trip!Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-23764829562152207912011-07-15T12:12:30.044-04:002011-07-15T12:12:30.044-04:00I loved this post Rebecca, seriously, we all do th...I loved this post Rebecca, seriously, we all do the same things but I loved what you did at the retail store, I would have been a tad more vocal and to the pill at the salon. I always clean the house top to bottom because who wants to come home to a dirty house from vacation? I have to start packing a week and a half before we leave just to make sure I don’t forget anything and I have to be at the airport WAY earlier then needed so we don’t miss our flight and I’ve had the chance to get all the prerequisite magazines need for a long journey. It’s bizarre but I can’t help myself. I hope you enjoy your trip!Acquired Objectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065566296202199461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-12226538674412913522011-07-13T15:11:35.151-04:002011-07-13T15:11:35.151-04:00If I'd have acted like that at ANY of my retai...If I'd have acted like that at ANY of my retail jobs I would have been fired on the spot. That's insane and I'm glad you didn't capitulate. Good for you! <br />-Sarah<br />fitango.comSarahhttp://fitango.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-22886619851600740132011-07-13T13:17:06.158-04:002011-07-13T13:17:06.158-04:00this post had me laughing out loud! i am a total l...this post had me laughing out loud! i am a total list maker and doer of ridiculous things before going away! and the part about people standing so close...we lived in naples, italy for 4 years...they pretty much stand on top of you in line!! it drove me nuts!! thanks for sharing...and i hope you are having fun on your vacation!Jodie Okun Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375327425740070992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-33516711844599703272011-07-12T20:21:07.942-04:002011-07-12T20:21:07.942-04:00This was such a great post and so indicative of li...This was such a great post and so indicative of life today! I am continually making lists before going on vacation. The only trouble is I make several lists on different pieces of paper and never consolidate, so end up leaving something off the list!David Tomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181690917362173400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-39260562561928844182011-07-12T19:10:18.640-04:002011-07-12T19:10:18.640-04:00Great post! I am a list gal too! In fact, my lists...Great post! I am a list gal too! In fact, my lists have lists! When it comes to traveling, I need all beds to be made and the home in order. I don't like the thought of returning to a home that is a mess. I thrive on order. Oh, how rude of the lady to speak to people in such a tone and to speak loudly on her phone. What is with manners? Do they not exist any longer?Hamptontoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728092071090568167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-52173122760646085942011-07-11T09:30:43.923-04:002011-07-11T09:30:43.923-04:00Rebecca - I think you handled both situations perf...Rebecca - I think you handled both situations perfectly!! I am not nearly as organized as you - over the years I have somehow morphed from a left brained fanatic to a right brained fury.quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-22265018814622009892011-07-10T22:34:13.995-04:002011-07-10T22:34:13.995-04:00I'm in the middle of packing for LA next week ...I'm in the middle of packing for LA next week and the list making is about to begin. Then I will get the plea/lecture from my husband that goes, "we're packing light for this trip, riiiiiight???" as he eyes the 12 pairs of shoes I have lined up for a 5 day trip. Poor guy. I also feel like the house must be immaculate so I don't blow a fuse when I come home. sigh.....well I better get packing. Have a great vacation!Marie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845370648419967069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-2791233797252751222011-07-10T16:17:45.477-04:002011-07-10T16:17:45.477-04:00I go on a serious cleaning frenzy when we go away....I go on a serious cleaning frenzy when we go away. <br />I also have to make sure everything is unplugged, and I do mean everything! I also leave the house always with all the beds having fresh sheets and the bathrooms with fresh towels as thats a nice thing to come home to!<br />Enjoyed this post.mwaxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513824811485509272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-87693527010344774462011-07-10T09:12:24.025-04:002011-07-10T09:12:24.025-04:00Oh I must clean before I leave. Just so I don'...Oh I must clean before I leave. Just so I don't ruin the vacation when I get home by seeing 48 things I need to do besides unpack, etc. I am making two lists right now until I think of another kind of list to add to it!<br />My husband has a knack for calling me on my cell while I am in line at the grocery. I generally answer, make sure nothing is on fire and inform him I am in line and cannot talk. I think people think I'm nuts for extending that simple courtesy that they never thought to do themselves.<br />I have to qualify this with the fact that people are surprisingly polite where I live, just an hour south of you. :)Kerry Steele- Design du Mondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066816712379181399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-44903553459765007762011-07-08T22:47:59.861-04:002011-07-08T22:47:59.861-04:00Oh my gosh, this is hilarious...well except for th...Oh my gosh, this is hilarious...well except for the crazy rude people you encountered! I'm pretty sure my daughter works with all of the rude people you listed, especially Madame Client! I was returning a cart to a True Value store today so I had to cross traffic in the parking lot to get back to the store. A car stopped to let the people in front of me go, and then I waited while a second car rolled up a few seconds later behind them. The lady in the second car literally raised her finger and wagged it at me to tell me not to try and cross (hello?! I'm a pedestrian...I HAVE the right of way!) and then she pointed to herself and pointed to the direction she was going. I got back in the car and told my husband that I had never seen anything like it in my life! She didn't even wait for the people who had crossed a few minutes earlier, she would have only had to wait for ME! Some days I just really wish the world would let me carry a badge and a gun...at least a stun gun! ;-) Anyway, I'm the queen of list making before vacation too, but at least you get everything crossed off...my list only ever gets partially finished! My husband's theory is that I will expand the list which includes cleaning, errands, etc. to whatever time is available!<br /><br />Have a wonderful vacation and thank you for my email today, it meant a lot!<br /><br />Kat :)Low Tide High Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494078916477622322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-13260886131961910142011-07-08T21:17:21.318-04:002011-07-08T21:17:21.318-04:00Oh Rebecca, this cracked me up. People have NO ma...Oh Rebecca, this cracked me up. People have NO manners anymore. I do the VERY same thing getting ready to be out of town. In fact I am leaving tomorrow to drive to Little Rock (9.5 hours...uggghhh) to see hubby who is on business there. The entire house has been cleaned, all laundry done, plants watered and taken care of while I am gone, nails done today, food made for car trip...etc. I like ziplocs bags too for organizing my suitcase. I keep them in my suitcase for use each time. Weird. Us OCD types can make ourselves crazy with organizing our organizing! <br /><br />Have a great trip and RELAX....BREATHE! Enjoy!<br /><br />xoRenae Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083827332206881787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-31726965987731894992011-07-08T21:17:12.652-04:002011-07-08T21:17:12.652-04:00Rebecca, I am not the typical list maker. I do mak...Rebecca, I am not the typical list maker. I do make a list for trips and parties, things that are out of my norm. Daily stuff I just keep in my head( or not). I am totally with you on the rudeness of (clerks) in this day and age. They can not make eye contact, they can't hear what you are saying. I think if I texted them I would get better service!! I love the way you handled your situation, especially about the coupon, Too funny!! Once you get on the plane you will take a deep breath and you will have the best time ever. Especially after today!!!<br />I don't clean before I go and I only do what I absolutely have too. I get in vacation mode before I pack, I guess. Just enjoy your time away!! xo KathysueKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-62938385091933963622011-07-08T18:53:51.888-04:002011-07-08T18:53:51.888-04:00Very amusing and sadly or not I could so relate to...Very amusing and sadly or not I could so relate to so much of what you wrote. I am the list queen as I am known, I actually write down all my possible outfits doing a vinn diagram ( a sloppy one) to show how many things can be used more than once, weird I know! Cleaning the house, a must..it must be spotless before I go, even if we are leaving at 2am the beds must be made, dishes put away,etc....I being a bit OCD must check all outlets and switches more than once which this little ritual makes ME crazy, forget what it does to my family! And I am also a ziploc queen too....everythign goes in little ziplocs, even our tickets. iteneraries, yep everything gets organized like little soldiers in their ziplocs and sometimes I even whip out the sharpie! Sounds like you really could use this vacation and I am the same as you HATE when anyone much less a perfect stranger is on top of me, I have actually turned around and given them the evil eye which says back off buddy! So annyoing and rude. I am doing a post next week on my pet peeves, think you might enjoy it:) Bon voyage and safe travels!!The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-7121668209645012242011-07-08T17:41:29.859-04:002011-07-08T17:41:29.859-04:00Ok - here it is. The sad truth...I have to clean t...Ok - here it is. The sad truth...I have to clean the house before we go on any trip. Why, I have no idea. Except for our fabulous dog sitters, there is usually no one expected to visit while away! Go figure, well at least when we return we are welcomed by our happy to see us pets and a sparlking clean home. Great posts, BTW!M. A. Smithhttp://housezengarden.comnoreply@blogger.com