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(Message started by: BarbaraD on Oct 24^th, 2007, 7:22am)

Title: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by BarbaraD on Oct 24^th, 2007, 7:22am

Yesterday I was working and the phone rang. It was the local Postmistress...

She was checking to see if I was OK - cause (now take a deep breath on this one) I hadn't picked up my mail in a few days....

It's 500 feet DOWNHILL to the mailbox and I just wait until I'm GOING somewhere to pick up the mail, so.... sometimes it piles up for a day or two. But apparently the carrier got concerned cause my truck hadn't gone anywhere and I hadn't picked up my mail and said something to her and she just called to check on me. I thought this was one of the nicest things that's happened since she sent me a get well card when I had pneumonia (yep she did that when she heard I was was sick). Only in the country can things like this happen.

Thought I'd share that with all you "city slickers" -- there's a lot to be said for Mayberry RFD.

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by Brewcrew on Oct 24^th, 2007, 7:32am

Well, that was mighty nice of her, Barb.

There's something to be said for living in an environment where human beings can still express their concern for one another.

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by sandie99 on Oct 24^th, 2007, 8:26am

That is sweet, Barb. :)

Sanna

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by Rosybabe on Oct 24^th, 2007, 10:55am

That was a very nice and caring person :). You see Barb, angels are looking after you ;)

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by Mosaicwench on Oct 24^th, 2007, 12:03pm

Awww - that's really nice.

You live in a great area!
http://gathering.tweakers.net/global/smileys/hypocrite.gif

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by BarbaraD on Oct 24^th, 2007, 4:37pm

After years in the city and not getting "too" well acquainted with your neighbors, it's nice to go back in time where you can leave your doors unlocked and know if your neighbor needs something, they'll leave a note when they borrow it....

today my neighbor brought some chicken down for me to cook for supper -- she's got some things to do, doesn't like eating alone and knew I would cook it and we'd have a nice dinner tonight. Works for me...

It'a nice to leave and see the world, but it's also nice to come back and see that things just haven't changed much.

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by JenniferD on Oct 24^th, 2007, 5:04pm

Barb I read your post this morning and it really helped to shape my day. Even living in a small town, we can "forget" that small town-ness when we get so busy with our day.

I looked at my surroundings and the people living here with fresh eyes today :)

I am so glad for you that you live in such a wonderful place and that in small towns everywhere, that "old days" attitude lives on and is strong!

Thanks for the smiles,
Jen

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by Annette on Oct 24^th, 2007, 5:21pm

Thanks Barb for sharing your story, makes me happy to know there are still love and care around us.

It shows the contrary to life in the big city though. The local newspaper yesterday had a column on a local man who collapsed and died in his flat but wasnt found until 5 weeks later. His friends and workmates were apparently looking for him but no one bothered to actually check to see if he was OK. Sad !

Take care and be well my dear :-*

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by LeLimey on Oct 24^th, 2007, 6:50pm

It's Texas - no surprise to me ;;D
Us "Natural" Texans' know a good thing eh Barb?!

English by birth, Texan by adoption ;;D

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by Paula on Oct 24^th, 2007, 9:38pm

Barbara, what goes around comes around. And you have been there for others, It's just paying it forward. You, Barbara, deserve the kindness you get. I hope you remember me from Atlanta. I have never forgotten you and your background on your CH. Everyone.......Pay it forward. Do something nice for someone else. Even the smallest things count greatly.
Love Paula

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by Charlie on Oct 24^th, 2007, 10:48pm

Nice story. 8)

Do they sort out your junk mail so you don't have to deal with it too? :D

Charlie

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by Linda_Howell on Oct 24^th, 2007, 10:52pm

Charlie, you're sumpin else, my friend...http://bestsmileys.com/happy/7.gif

Title: Re: Wanna hear somethin' good for a change??
Post by BarbaraD on Oct 25^th, 2007, 7:20am

JUNK MAIL??? Who gets JUNK? That's our ENTERTAINMENT! And besides we gotta have something to MAIL back to those nice people who provide those postage paid envelopes! ;;D

Hugs BD