'Tis the Season
Ah! Sometimes you just gotta laugh. . .79 total reviews
Comment from Sanku
You should have said,'dont take it personally ' and walked away..!
I loved this rambling thoughts filled account of your Christmas shopping .The suspense was retained till the end.Those blasted earrings!!!
Have a great Christmas and a Hppy New Year!
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2023
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You should have said,'dont take it personally ' and walked away..!
I loved this rambling thoughts filled account of your Christmas shopping .The suspense was retained till the end.Those blasted earrings!!!
Have a great Christmas and a Hppy New Year!
Comment Written 22-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2023
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Hello, Santha!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review!
What an embarrassing experience; that is for certain!
Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday season!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Mintybee
What an experience! I loved how your story moved from the Christmas spirit, to frustrated and indignant, back to the Christmas spirit. The emotions felt real and relatable. This was excellently told.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2023
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What an experience! I loved how your story moved from the Christmas spirit, to frustrated and indignant, back to the Christmas spirit. The emotions felt real and relatable. This was excellently told.
Mintybee
Comment Written 21-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2023
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Hello, Mintybee!
"What an experience," indeed! Whew! So embarrassing!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Merry Christmas!
diane
Comment from Lea Tonin1
This is a really great and well written story. Imagine getting caught for shop lifting when you didn't do it how terrible is that! You crafted a great ending to this story too! Do you know issues with grammar sentence structure punctuation or subject matter. Best holiday and the wonderful new year too and that your evening is great!
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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This is a really great and well written story. Imagine getting caught for shop lifting when you didn't do it how terrible is that! You crafted a great ending to this story too! Do you know issues with grammar sentence structure punctuation or subject matter. Best holiday and the wonderful new year too and that your evening is great!
Comment Written 21-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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So pleased you enjoyed, Lea!
What an embarrassing situation, but humorous as well; that's for certain.
Not sure I understand your question about issues with grammar, sentence structure, etc...
Wishing you and yours a beautiful and peaceful Christmas!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Sugarray77
Oh, I wish I had a six to give to you and this wonderful, fluid, imaginative write. I have so enjoyed reading it and really liked your explanation of 'wilting bangs'. Such a great piece and a fun read. Thanks for sharing in your lovely, talented way, Diane. Hugs!
Melissa
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Oh, I wish I had a six to give to you and this wonderful, fluid, imaginative write. I have so enjoyed reading it and really liked your explanation of 'wilting bangs'. Such a great piece and a fun read. Thanks for sharing in your lovely, talented way, Diane. Hugs!
Melissa
Comment Written 21-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Hello, Melissa!
So very pleased you enjoyed my embarrassment! Hah!
Oh dear...
Never a dull moment; that is for certain!
Merriest of Christmases to you and yours!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Lisasview
Oh my goodness,
What a great story... I had to stop every few lines or so because it brought back so many memories of the the women's clothing store I owned for over 26 years in Santa Monica, California....I remember the thefts I had, the robberies and the burglaries...so terrible that those memories still seem to haunt me.
I love how your story ended with such laughter...
Goodness, and I wonder what year this was because you say that you wrote checks... those days are of course long gone.
Loved everything about your story!!
Lisa
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Oh my goodness,
What a great story... I had to stop every few lines or so because it brought back so many memories of the the women's clothing store I owned for over 26 years in Santa Monica, California....I remember the thefts I had, the robberies and the burglaries...so terrible that those memories still seem to haunt me.
I love how your story ended with such laughter...
Goodness, and I wonder what year this was because you say that you wrote checks... those days are of course long gone.
Loved everything about your story!!
Lisa
Comment Written 21-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Hello, Lisa!
So pleased you enjoyed!
This retail shopping debacle took place in 2007! Yikes!
But many folks still use checks to make purchases here in Michigan!
Merriest of Christmases to you and yours!
Thank you!
diane
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Oh yes I really enjoyed it?
Lisa
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Wow, my friend! What a wonderful and funny story for the season! I love how you handled the embarrassment and the potential jail time in stride!
The ending was priceless!
You have made me laugh out loud!
Thanks for the belly laughs!
Your friend until the end!
Jesse
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Wow, my friend! What a wonderful and funny story for the season! I love how you handled the embarrassment and the potential jail time in stride!
The ending was priceless!
You have made me laugh out loud!
Thanks for the belly laughs!
Your friend until the end!
Jesse
Comment Written 21-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Hello, Jesse!
Never a dull moment with me when I'm out and about shopping; that's for certain!
I still own the boucle sweater, but, sadly, the store I visited is no longer in business.
And to know that I made you "laugh out loud" just made my heart sing!
Merry Christmas and Beyond!
diane
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Good morning, Diane!
I enjoyed your story so much that it made me laugh out loud!
To make your heart sing is a plus on this morning!
Merry Christmas to you as well!
Jesse
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I had to laugh about your keeping your favorite store, and its employees, in business. My husband says the same thing about my favorite coffee shop, that I frequent every day. When they see me walk in the door, they begin making my latte as they know already what I will order:-)
You're a knitter?! There seems so few of us anymore. I just finished my husband's annual Christmas sweater:-)
"Don't take it personal." I would take their rude behavior very personal!
Diane, what a wonderful story you have shared with us. I love that, despite the frustrations of this shopping moment, you were all able to laugh and wish each other a merry Christmas. 'Tis the season, indeed.
A great read - I really enjoyed it. (But I wonder if you'll go back to that store?)
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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I had to laugh about your keeping your favorite store, and its employees, in business. My husband says the same thing about my favorite coffee shop, that I frequent every day. When they see me walk in the door, they begin making my latte as they know already what I will order:-)
You're a knitter?! There seems so few of us anymore. I just finished my husband's annual Christmas sweater:-)
"Don't take it personal." I would take their rude behavior very personal!
Diane, what a wonderful story you have shared with us. I love that, despite the frustrations of this shopping moment, you were all able to laugh and wish each other a merry Christmas. 'Tis the season, indeed.
A great read - I really enjoyed it. (But I wonder if you'll go back to that store?)
xo
Pam
Comment Written 21-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Merry Christmas, Pam!
So pleased you enjoyed!
I'd go back to the store "in a heartbeat," but it went out of business about five years ago. I miss it greatly.
I had to smile about your coffee shoppe and how a latte is always at the ready when you walk through the door. Whenever my husband and I frequent our favorite neighborhood restaurant, the moment we enter the establishment, the bartender begins making me an amaretto sour! Then when we are seated, before we even order, he'll approach our table and say, "Sorry you had to wait so long!"
Now, an amaretto sour is the only alcoholic mixed drink I enjoy, and we've been going to this restaurant for years, but you should have seen the look on our daughter's British in-laws' faces the first time they went to dinner with us there, and "John" presented me with my drink before we all had barely settled in our seats! Too funny!
Thank you again!
diane
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That's a great story:-)
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is funny but I bet true: "I am on a first-name basis with most of the salesclerks, because as my husband has pointed out on several occasions, I have contributed greatly to not only the store's financial success over the years, but said employees' job security as well." Great well due sarcasm": was asked to present not one, not two, but three pieces of identification. This soon became more than a little annoying as my checks contain every piece of information anyone would want to know about me, with the exception of my body measurements and my true hair color!" An interesting ending...I'll say best wishes also.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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This is funny but I bet true: "I am on a first-name basis with most of the salesclerks, because as my husband has pointed out on several occasions, I have contributed greatly to not only the store's financial success over the years, but said employees' job security as well." Great well due sarcasm": was asked to present not one, not two, but three pieces of identification. This soon became more than a little annoying as my checks contain every piece of information anyone would want to know about me, with the exception of my body measurements and my true hair color!" An interesting ending...I'll say best wishes also.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Much appreciation, Liz!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thank you!
diane
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Merry Christmas to you also
Comment from Teri7
Diane, This is a very wonderful and very well written story about mishaps that turned into a time of laughing. I am so glad it ended that way. You used great descriptive words and very nice imagery. It was a joy to read and review. I pray you have a very happy and Blessed Christmas! love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Diane, This is a very wonderful and very well written story about mishaps that turned into a time of laughing. I am so glad it ended that way. You used great descriptive words and very nice imagery. It was a joy to read and review. I pray you have a very happy and Blessed Christmas! love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 20-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2023
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Hello, Teri!
So very pleased my shopping debacle resonated with you! Geesh!
What an experience!
Wishing you and yours a beautiful and blessed Christmas!
Thank you!
diane
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Diane, these stores hire new people, and some are not as nice as they ones we used to know. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas my friend!
Comment from Daylily
A wonderful holiday story, well with just the right touch of humor. Makes me glad all my shopping is finished!
Regarding the age-old rule: The customer is always right...Ha! It has obviously kicked the bucket! :0)
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!
X X Lily
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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A wonderful holiday story, well with just the right touch of humor. Makes me glad all my shopping is finished!
Regarding the age-old rule: The customer is always right...Ha! It has obviously kicked the bucket! :0)
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!
X X Lily
Comment Written 20-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Hello, Lily!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and review!
So very pleased you enjoyed!
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
Thank you!
diane
