tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post4807953675143378709..comments2023-10-17T09:51:39.667-06:00Comments on Seven: I'll give you something to cry about.....Sevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-82146996315951011922008-07-07T14:01:00.000-05:002008-07-07T14:01:00.000-05:00Excellent point! Sometimes we're tangled up in ou...Excellent point! Sometimes we're tangled up in our own drama and messy world that we don't see the bigger picture and realize that things can be ten times worse. <BR/><BR/>In fact, I have to thank you for reminding me that things can be worse. I fall under the category of "the big whiner" when things don't go my way. <BR/><BR/>I can't believe that happened to you this morning. I bet it changed your views pretty quickly, huh?Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14986475569600734742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-41624210012249347602008-07-06T09:56:00.000-05:002008-07-06T09:56:00.000-05:00Robert,You're caring reminders always come at usef...Robert,<BR/>You're caring reminders always come at useful time. Thank you.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-54121789105711687672008-07-06T04:05:00.000-05:002008-07-06T04:05:00.000-05:00I wonder how many sons that have had hard times an...I wonder how many sons that have had hard times and challenges with parents say, "I'll never be like that when I grow up." <BR/><BR/>I wonder how many daughters when they have been mistreated and told to be this or that say, "I just want to get out." <BR/><BR/>I wonder how many fathers have tried to cope with something they were never trained to be. <BR/><BR/>I wonder how many mothers have ever been able to manage with demands coming from all sides. <BR/><BR/>How we all get along with each other and ourselves is something that is an ongoing process and not always working out as well as we would like. <BR/><BR/>We don't know what other people have experienced. We don't know why they are the way they are but we do know we don't want to be on the receiving end of the punishments like they received or maybe that they hand out. Life is very difficult in this school of Earth. <BR/><BR/>I have faith that when we graduate this school that we have the opportunity to work these things out and understand them in benevolent ways. Nevertheless the challenges persist for us all. <BR/><BR/>I wish you well my friend on your journey. Goodlife.Robert Shapirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834558788450735235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-32558033493034210992008-07-04T15:46:00.000-05:002008-07-04T15:46:00.000-05:00things happen for a reason... :)as for the whiny ...things happen for a reason... :)<BR/><BR/>as for the whiny bunch... they will probably never get it!~greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04998753111833177229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-68010850648240395122008-07-02T09:26:00.000-05:002008-07-02T09:26:00.000-05:00SL,I keep all my luggage where I can touch it beca...SL,<BR/>I keep all my luggage where I can touch it because the airlines have proven these two things to me:<BR/>1. They can't keep up with it and transfer it where it is supposed to go.<BR/>2. They don't care one bit that they can't do the above.<BR/><BR/>Fifteen bucks isn't the issue for me; though I will not be paying it for the reasons listed above. <BR/><BR/>Actually, some players like Southwest are a small part of the speculators driving the oil market. Many of the airlines already hold oil futures that bring them fuel at yesterdays price. What that means to me is to shop carefully for air fare and let the market sort out the winners. Per Rob's suggestion I could give a seminar on one bag survival, but when I mention one bag survival to some of my friends I see immediate panic/anxiety in their eyes. Some folks will always insist on carrying half the house and all the bathroom with them. And maybe a childseat too, just to be safe.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-84896472961882513202008-07-02T09:14:00.000-05:002008-07-02T09:14:00.000-05:00OK, but .... If we all learn to be as abbreviated ...OK, but .... <BR/><BR/>If we all learn to be as abbreviated in packing as you, I agree it is a good thing. However, when the airlines then begin losing the extra $15 the are charging for bags, what will they do to make up the revenue? That's why they did it .... added $$, NOT so we would learn to pack better. I can't help but wonder how they will creatively make more money. You know they will.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-2131479920637072962008-07-01T15:28:00.000-05:002008-07-01T15:28:00.000-05:007, I'm going Down Under from mid-July to early Aug...7, I'm going Down Under from mid-July to early Aug and will be competing against my homeland in the Oceania Champs. I won't have enough time to stop-over in Spokane. I sure hate to miss you all and 4x100. Best of luck. I need your secret to one carry-on bag traveling. Later, RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-42982763089784056502008-07-01T12:59:00.000-05:002008-07-01T12:59:00.000-05:00Hey Rob,It was an awkward landing on the back side...Hey Rob,<BR/>It was an awkward landing on the back side of a hurdle. I'm in the 3rd week and there is still swelling and the track is a no-go. I'm beginning to fear a hairline fracture may be involved. Obviously the 400IH is out at Spokane, I can't afford another rough landing for a while. I'm just monitoring it and will see if I can do the 1 and 2 sprints at Nationals. I'm staying strong in the weight room meanwhile. You didn't tell me it was so cotton-pickin dangerous!<BR/>Thanks for the good wishes. Are u going to Spokane?Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-71664998830721446872008-07-01T12:14:00.000-05:002008-07-01T12:14:00.000-05:007, oh man. I'm sorry to hear about the sprain. I'l...7, oh man. I'm sorry to hear about the sprain. I'll bet it was a collision or trying to avoid one with those hurdles. Or did you step on a shot put? How's this going to affect your Nationals, or will there be one for you this year? God speed your recovery.<BR/>RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-73086790234101387632008-07-01T10:09:00.000-05:002008-07-01T10:09:00.000-05:00Enemy,Its always nice to see you here. using one c...Enemy,<BR/>Its always nice to see you here. using one carry-on only sounds difficult. Once you learn how its really easy.<BR/><BR/>Kid Bratcher,<BR/>I love when women say that to me.<BR/>And good for follow through moms.<BR/><BR/>Jenn,<BR/>Aren't 1/2 of the cable news stories insulting? And I'm still watching!Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-80398393816779063152008-07-01T09:02:00.000-05:002008-07-01T09:02:00.000-05:00I love this post. LOVE it. I hate when the media...I love this post. LOVE it. <BR/><BR/>I hate when the media does those stories. Like we're too retarded to figure out how to deal...well, I guess some of us are. I would have thrown my carry-on bag at the t.v. <BR/><BR/>Or maybe just my plastic baggie full of liquids.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809904632972954430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-6592659305603956812008-06-30T19:51:00.000-05:002008-06-30T19:51:00.000-05:00Oh, and my mom use to say the same thing to me, an...Oh, and my mom use to say the same thing to me, and I stopped crying every single time (or made great effort to stop) because I knew exactly what she would give me if I didn't and she was always true to her word.kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998865477080265039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-66563922788971955612008-06-30T19:50:00.000-05:002008-06-30T19:50:00.000-05:00Way to drive it home.Way to drive it home.kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998865477080265039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-67329460072612440592008-06-30T17:47:00.000-05:002008-06-30T17:47:00.000-05:00Point well taken. I've never lost luggage, but I k...Point well taken. I've never lost luggage, but I know people who have. I still will check one bag and pay for it, unless it is a brief business trip, because I hate lugging around stuff, and now everyone will be stuffing the overhead bins with their carry-ons! Flying isn't pleasant and people who want a joyride should take a cruise--oh, that isn't even fun anymore. You are right; we don't need all that stuff; I often pack little in case I want to bring stuff home--academic conferences sell good books and I have to get tee shirts for my family!<BR/><BR/>I don't blame the airlines for doing this--it is far more economical for travelers than raising flight fares. <BR/><BR/><BR/>I'm so glad to see you, friend.Enemy of the Republichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342253341470198835noreply@blogger.com