Going Walkabout
an adventure of the mind8 total reviews
Comment from judiverse
I love the "walkabout" expression, too. Those lapses can happen to anyone. Sometimes I've taken salad bowls from the cabinet only to realize that salad bowls are already on the table. I wouldn't worry about that TV vs phone thing. The young can have those lapses, too, although they don't want to admit it. I don't think I've ever used rubber gloves to wash dishes, but that episode was funny. I thought the gentle detergent was supposed to take care of your hands. I agree it's good to be able to find the humor in these things. Great work! judi
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2018
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I love the "walkabout" expression, too. Those lapses can happen to anyone. Sometimes I've taken salad bowls from the cabinet only to realize that salad bowls are already on the table. I wouldn't worry about that TV vs phone thing. The young can have those lapses, too, although they don't want to admit it. I don't think I've ever used rubber gloves to wash dishes, but that episode was funny. I thought the gentle detergent was supposed to take care of your hands. I agree it's good to be able to find the humor in these things. Great work! judi
Comment Written 28-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2018
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If I didn't find humor in them, I'd either be crying or cursing - or both - as they seem to be getting more frequent. Ah, well.
Thanks for making me feel better! Much appreciated.
Katharine
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Not to worry. I got my pills out pills to take this morning, and then found that I had them on the table already. judi
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feeling better and better. :)
Comment from l.raven
HI Faye, LOL...LOL...I know how that feels with the gloves...but I just turned mind inside out...but not on purpose...when I pulled my hands out...they were wet and stuck to my fingers...so they did it on their own...no smarts of mine...LOL...I love your story told...made me laugh...and the perfect picture...very well written sweet girl...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2018
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HI Faye, LOL...LOL...I know how that feels with the gloves...but I just turned mind inside out...but not on purpose...when I pulled my hands out...they were wet and stuck to my fingers...so they did it on their own...no smarts of mine...LOL...I love your story told...made me laugh...and the perfect picture...very well written sweet girl...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 26-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2018
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ha ha - funny girl.
by the way, thanks for the info on animated pictures. I printed it out so I'll have it to go by when stupid memory goes on the fritz. That is really neat. Now I've got to do a bunch of post reviewing, to get enough points to write something else.
Am working on a a kid's chapter book at present. Had my critique group over today and presented them with chapter one. It's a neat group and lots of fun.
PS - your fingers are smarter than mine (rubber glove incident) :)
Katharine - pome lover
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HI Katharine, LOL...LOL...sounds like a lot of fun...are you posting the book on here????Oh...I don't know about smart...I was going to throw them in them microwave to dry...daaaaaawwww.....LOL...LOL...just as well to put them on a piece of foil when I do it...and then dial the fire dept...xxoo love
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and you are so welcome for the pictures...always...I know what you mean about reviewing...to post...I don't post as much as I used to...but hope to get back to it soon...
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well the way i solved the problem was - I don't wear them any more! ha! showed them!!
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May post the book if I ever finish it. needs geographic research, however I would like to see if I can find a publisherwho likes it, first.
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just remind me not to shake your hand on cleaning the bathroom day...LOL...LOL...you gettem girl...xxoo
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that would be awesome Katharine...I'm so sorry I called you Faye...I was talking to her earlier...but it wouldn't be the first time I have gotten my names mixed up...LOL...you might go ask someone on the forum if they can help you...most will...xxoo
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I thought somehow you miraculously knew what my sister sometimes calls me when she's teasing me. My nickname is Kay.
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what do you prefer...Kay???...I'm sure not Faye...LOL...xxoo love
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doesn't matter - Kay or Katharine
Nobody ever called me Katharine when I was growing up and when I join new groups that's the name I give because I like it.
Comment from Marvin Calloway
You don't look like a person who would do such a thing.
At least you didn't call the cable company.
A well-told story which most people can relate to.
Next time try turning them inside out.
Marv
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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You don't look like a person who would do such a thing.
At least you didn't call the cable company.
A well-told story which most people can relate to.
Next time try turning them inside out.
Marv
Comment Written 24-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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I know, I know. I have never lived that down. It's a family joke.
Comment from jenintorre
I am so glad it is not just me that does stupid things like trying to turn on the T.V. with the air conditioning remote control and looking for my glasses when I'm wearing them. A very good and entertaining write. Beat wishes. Jen.
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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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I am so glad it is not just me that does stupid things like trying to turn on the T.V. with the air conditioning remote control and looking for my glasses when I'm wearing them. A very good and entertaining write. Beat wishes. Jen.
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Comment Written 24-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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thanks! That makes me feel much better!
Katharine - pome lover
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
So true,
It's like looking for the thing you're wearing or holding... that happens a lot.
Today I actually stood in front of my TV and not once but twice punched numbers on my cordless phone and got frustrated because the channel wouldn't change. Now, how pitiful is that? - I think a lot of folk have done this...lol
Well written little piece.
G
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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Hi there,
So true,
It's like looking for the thing you're wearing or holding... that happens a lot.
Today I actually stood in front of my TV and not once but twice punched numbers on my cordless phone and got frustrated because the channel wouldn't change. Now, how pitiful is that? - I think a lot of folk have done this...lol
Well written little piece.
G
Comment Written 24-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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thanks!!
that makes me feel better.
PL
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This happens to me all the time and it is because experience is telling us that things go wrong so we anticipate the wrong things and never think that for once things will go right! I could identify with your write, I am still looking for my brain, it left this morning and didn't come back! He he he, a delightful read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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This happens to me all the time and it is because experience is telling us that things go wrong so we anticipate the wrong things and never think that for once things will go right! I could identify with your write, I am still looking for my brain, it left this morning and didn't come back! He he he, a delightful read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 24-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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I'm still looking for mine, too. Thanks, Dolly!!
Comment from Mark Valentine
My guess is that a lot of people who read this will be confessing their own "brain-walkabout" moments to you, so here's mine: The man who owned our house before us was an electrician and had a lot of custom wiring things going on - for example, he had a stereo in the basement with wires for speakers going to every room in the house. At one point, I was trying to convert part of the basement into an exercise room and there was a piece of plywood with wires extending from it - an obviously home-made nerve center. I cut the wires and threw it away. About a week later my wife noticed that we hadn't gotten any phone calls in quite a few days - the guys from the phone company had quite a laugh when they came to rewire our phone lines.
At any rate, there is no humor so disarming as self-deprecating humor. thanks for sharing this wonderful it-could-happen-to-anybody moment - gave me a smile.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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My guess is that a lot of people who read this will be confessing their own "brain-walkabout" moments to you, so here's mine: The man who owned our house before us was an electrician and had a lot of custom wiring things going on - for example, he had a stereo in the basement with wires for speakers going to every room in the house. At one point, I was trying to convert part of the basement into an exercise room and there was a piece of plywood with wires extending from it - an obviously home-made nerve center. I cut the wires and threw it away. About a week later my wife noticed that we hadn't gotten any phone calls in quite a few days - the guys from the phone company had quite a laugh when they came to rewire our phone lines.
At any rate, there is no humor so disarming as self-deprecating humor. thanks for sharing this wonderful it-could-happen-to-anybody moment - gave me a smile.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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well yours made me laugh!
AND feel lots better.
You're right - I've been getting funny personal confessions.
(and yours may be the winner ) :)
Katharine
Comment from WildWithWords
Very enjoyable piece of writing from someone who sounds a delightful lady. Oh and I can relate to the "Walkabout" thing being Australian myself.
Don't worry about the TV/cordless phone thing. I once poured myself a glass of milk and placed the remaining 3/4 carton in the oven. Thankfully it was cold - not turned on. It was 30 minutes before I realized I'd done it. How did I realize?
The roast was still in the fridge!
Well-written piece with near perfect editing throughout.
Bill (WildWithWords)
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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Very enjoyable piece of writing from someone who sounds a delightful lady. Oh and I can relate to the "Walkabout" thing being Australian myself.
Don't worry about the TV/cordless phone thing. I once poured myself a glass of milk and placed the remaining 3/4 carton in the oven. Thankfully it was cold - not turned on. It was 30 minutes before I realized I'd done it. How did I realize?
The roast was still in the fridge!
Well-written piece with near perfect editing throughout.
Bill (WildWithWords)
Comment Written 24-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
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well thanks, WWW!
You know what's happened from my post? Everybody is telling me funny things they have done. I love it!
And feel much better. Thanks for your (near perfect) review. (Kidding you) I appreciate very much your kind words!
PS - good thing your oven wasn't on.
Katharine - pome lover
