tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post1865678842979589822..comments2024-03-27T22:13:53.704-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Guy Jobs, Widows and Young NeighborsMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-75408691178492826422018-04-03T23:00:27.519-04:002018-04-03T23:00:27.519-04:00I forgot that you can your old plates down to the ...I forgot that you can your old plates down to the sec. of state's office. In ten years when I have the problem again I wouldn't remember that. LOL<br /><br />I didn't know that about the world 'charity.' I like that. Thanks for sharing!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-10694284573024604062018-04-03T21:20:20.632-04:002018-04-03T21:20:20.632-04:00Heck. Down here, we just hang up the old license p...Heck. Down here, we just hang up the old license plates in the garage, or a bar. I can't even remember what I did with my last set. I had to dispose of them somehow, but I don't have a clue what I did. I probably just threw them in the trash. You can take old ones down to the County offices and give them to the same people who hand out the new ones. If you're really efficient, you canshoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-73131417159988155072018-03-31T07:27:29.573-04:002018-03-31T07:27:29.573-04:00I know! That winter I would have been very gratefu...I know! That winter I would have been very grateful to have her offer. I am even now...but it did give me one of those iconic, ageism moments.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21784138771186776572018-03-30T21:06:43.413-04:002018-03-30T21:06:43.413-04:00That "charitable" neighbor would have be...That "charitable" neighbor would have been nice to have the winter your arm was in a cast and you couldn't find anyone to help shovel snow. The "charity work" line would have gotten my back up for sure, but maybe you could make it your "charity work" to befriend this young woman and help educate her out of her ageism. -JeanPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-53649429712165917152018-03-30T16:45:31.731-04:002018-03-30T16:45:31.731-04:00Was got me the most about the license plate saga i...Was got me the most about the license plate saga is how little time it took my husband to do that job compared to me! I doubt it took him five minutes! Of course he had a well stock garage and lots of male muscle. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-24527524625072188822018-03-30T16:33:18.874-04:002018-03-30T16:33:18.874-04:00Charity?!?! That's funny! Sort of an old-fas...Charity?!?! That's funny! Sort of an old-fashioned word. And yes, it was well-meaning, I suppose. I've often thought I'd love to have someone younger around the 'hood who really cared enough to check in and notice what's going on here. There is a young family on the corner who keeps an eye on the house when we are away and they are great, so that's a start.<br /><br /donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-29875987277523692252018-03-30T12:43:53.788-04:002018-03-30T12:43:53.788-04:00I know she didn't mean anything by it. It just...I know she didn't mean anything by it. It just surprised and amused me more than anything.<br /><br />Living near the Chief of Police would have some advantages. All of the neighbors on my cul-de-sac are nice and in a true emergency there are 3-4 I could ask for help. Fortunately, so far I've never needed to ask. But I'm a decade older than when I moved in so who knows how long my Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-76923626832017833402018-03-30T11:56:54.738-04:002018-03-30T11:56:54.738-04:00Just choice of wrong word methinks. Had she said ...Just choice of wrong word methinks. Had she said 'I feel like being more charitable' or 'I'm feeling like upping my altruism' your eyebrows wouldn't have hit your hairline. That's probably what made her blush. <br /><br />You're an interesting person, so she's undoubtedly attracted for that reason, and it IS nice to know there's an extra pair of hands ifLS Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888269999839452459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-55457962977866496272018-03-29T21:54:39.922-04:002018-03-29T21:54:39.922-04:00I know about WD-40. I just didn't have any in ...I know about WD-40. I just didn't have any in the house, but I should probably put it on my grocery list.<br /><br />I will try to keep something going with my neighbors. They both work a lot of hours, though---get home late---I suspect they meet for dinner before coming home and she says they are in bed by nine. I'm switching my dog walking time to 7:00 which will help.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-7063516713630086172018-03-29T21:35:35.306-04:002018-03-29T21:35:35.306-04:00WD-40. Spray on the screws or any metal that need...WD-40. Spray on the screws or any metal that needs to be loosened.<br />I think your neighbor sounds real nice. I would keep her friendship going. Yes, I hate the idea that some thinks I can't do all I used too, but it is true. I can't do all that I used too.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-3494220058071628612018-03-29T20:09:15.043-04:002018-03-29T20:09:15.043-04:00I think you're right. My husband sure did.I think you're right. My husband sure did.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-30254532696929587882018-03-29T19:02:24.907-04:002018-03-29T19:02:24.907-04:00I no longer mess with anything to do with cars, bu...I no longer mess with anything to do with cars, but if I did, I'd probably play the old lady card. Some people get a good feeling from helping out the grandmother type.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-43308244774114981202018-03-29T09:33:19.380-04:002018-03-29T09:33:19.380-04:00Ten years IS a long time. I ignored the notice las...Ten years IS a long time. I ignored the notice last year that I was required to get a new license. This year they built the price of a new one into my expiration notice and told me I have no choice. <br /><br />Funny you should mention finding a dentist. I've lived in this neighborhood since 2002 and I'm the one who will be looking for a new one. My neighbor has being working in town for Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-87964114285336301572018-03-29T09:18:12.044-04:002018-03-29T09:18:12.044-04:00LO We all have our illusions, Paul. It's not j...LO We all have our illusions, Paul. It's not just that he's cute...he's also so well mannered and upbeat and seems like a loving family man. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-10900928717124572602018-03-29T09:09:40.362-04:002018-03-29T09:09:40.362-04:00Ten years? Seems like I've had mine FOREVER! I...Ten years? Seems like I've had mine FOREVER! I'm probably due for a new one in August then. The tabs are so easy -- the screws are not. I applaud you! I love Auto Zone. They always offer to help put it on for me and they've helped with wipers and when I've lost gas and oil caps. (Don't ask.) <br /><br />I think your new neighbor sounds great. The charity expression is a littleJeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-84779795609708673162018-03-29T09:04:57.492-04:002018-03-29T09:04:57.492-04:00I think that there are many women just think he...I think that there are many women just think he's so cute. I don't think he's so good looking. I think I'm better looking. Ha,ha,ha. Now you can laugh at that Jean. I won't be upset. See ya.<br /><br />Cruisin PaulCruisin Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137904435537645207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-32775465641951769872018-03-28T23:15:01.014-04:002018-03-28T23:15:01.014-04:00You don't have to own a car 10 years to have a...You don't have to own a car 10 years to have a ten year old license plate. They are transferable to your new car, if you want. My Trax is three years old. Most people don't want an old, less than perfect plate on a brand new car so they buy new even though they don't need to. We've always gotten the plain-Jane plates because they are cheaper than buying the ones with pictures. I&#Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-81499555753301756832018-03-28T23:00:39.806-04:002018-03-28T23:00:39.806-04:00Thanks! It was a fun one to write.Thanks! It was a fun one to write.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-1820871147816933842018-03-28T22:55:29.969-04:002018-03-28T22:55:29.969-04:00Without a second thought, I would have driven some...Without a second thought, I would have driven someplace where I thought a man could help me remove the plates! I have never had to do it. We have never kept a car for longer than 10 years (close but not as long) and the dealer always does everything! Yes please I would appreciate if you do it...and that too!<br />I do think the law must be different in NY. We have had our plates a long time..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-28168771857883765582018-03-28T22:50:37.120-04:002018-03-28T22:50:37.120-04:00"Sometimes it's just not worth it" i..."Sometimes it's just not worth it" is the way I was feeling at one point when I thought about how quickly my husband found do that job. ☺Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-60160195966813328332018-03-28T22:34:34.376-04:002018-03-28T22:34:34.376-04:00I really enjoyed (and smiled) reading this entry. ...I really enjoyed (and smiled) reading this entry. I can relate to all of your feelings. Liked the responses too.<br />BLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117081707533634194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-88567377783313545762018-03-28T14:28:35.795-04:002018-03-28T14:28:35.795-04:00One day we will have a woman Prime Minister and Pr...One day we will have a woman Prime Minister and President. I do think women bring a different viewpoint into governing...less ego, more attempting to come to a consensus. I the meantime, I absolutely adore your Justine Trudeau. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-7538397244534910652018-03-28T13:02:04.486-04:002018-03-28T13:02:04.486-04:00Jean, I know today that ANY woman can do everythin...Jean, I know today that ANY woman can do everything they want to do. There are things that I can't do even though I wish I could do but my wife can do it. My daughter if I need to put together new phones and put every person and their numbers in my phone, AmyLynn can do it she's suppose have problems. I think it's me that has the problems. I really believe that if we had a Prime Cruisin Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137904435537645207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-67832853140118676192018-03-28T12:21:16.634-04:002018-03-28T12:21:16.634-04:00I honestly do believe when young guys help old wom...I honestly do believe when young guys help old woman it often makes them feel good, like we remind them of their grandmothers. True or not it makes one feel less guilty. <br /><br />My neighbor paints in watercolor and said she was looking for a class. I've already helped her by finding information on an Olli class that meets on her day off. So it might be a two way street in time. She says Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-45000210402513745892018-03-28T12:03:26.138-04:002018-03-28T12:03:26.138-04:00Hum, I never thought about reasons for disposing o...Hum, I never thought about reasons for disposing of the old plate. Now you have me thinking. I was thinking for sure you would play the age card at the auto supply. I ALWAYS do and enjoy every minute of it. Recently did it with a lawnmower battery that was a bit heavy for me. I feel I am making their day and they are saving my skin and muscles.<br />Oh, do enjoy that sweet young neighbor and Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.com