Geoff's Ramblings
Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "Jay and other kind of walkers."A Cure For Writer's Block.
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Comment from judiverse
An entertaining post. I watch so many British TV shows that driving on the left side looks right to me. I always keep to the right in going upstairs. Where I live, the sidewalks usually aren't too crowded, so where to walk isn't a problem. That sign is good to remind people to keep on the correct side. I can't believe how preoccupied some people can be with their cell phones. People have been known to fall into fountains because they haven't been paying attention. I agree that for safety's sake it's best to keep on the same page in these public places. judi
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019
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An entertaining post. I watch so many British TV shows that driving on the left side looks right to me. I always keep to the right in going upstairs. Where I live, the sidewalks usually aren't too crowded, so where to walk isn't a problem. That sign is good to remind people to keep on the correct side. I can't believe how preoccupied some people can be with their cell phones. People have been known to fall into fountains because they haven't been paying attention. I agree that for safety's sake it's best to keep on the same page in these public places. judi
Comment Written 28-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019
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Thanks, Judi, yep appreciate your lovely review. I had planned on doing this some time ago and when I saw the sign at the city station I knew it would go with what I wanted to write. Sasha's recent post reminded me I wanted to post on that too.
Comment from Ben Colder
I often think about the word Jay walking when driving near pedestrians walk ways. Would you know where the word comes from. The Jay bird perhaps? Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019
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I often think about the word Jay walking when driving near pedestrians walk ways. Would you know where the word comes from. The Jay bird perhaps? Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 28-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019
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Maybe it is the shape of the letter turning back on itself? I will do a study on English and let you know if I find anything. Thanks for the lovely review, mate.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I never even thought about putting lights in the ground. What? lol. I look up at stop lights and intersections. lol. I'm probably one of those you're referring to as looking down as they walk...oh well.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019
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I never even thought about putting lights in the ground. What? lol. I look up at stop lights and intersections. lol. I'm probably one of those you're referring to as looking down as they walk...oh well.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019
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hi Meaghan, I think we all do it even without the blessed Mobile/ Cells hehe. Thanks for the lovely review. Glad they didn't do it I don't think, YET!
Comment from royowen
I think you're probably expecting too much, I don't think Sasha complains about things like that, I saw a young couple spending a "romantic" in a restaurant I was at, they ordered, and then they both settled down to...examine their iPhones. Well done Geoff, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019
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I think you're probably expecting too much, I don't think Sasha complains about things like that, I saw a young couple spending a "romantic" in a restaurant I was at, they ordered, and then they both settled down to...examine their iPhones. Well done Geoff, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 28-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019
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Well, I guess this was more of a rant than a Ramble I guess. I got the Ramble Idea from her anyway. She is a good mate. I snitched her Groot as well, I love him. Thanks for coming by Bro.
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Well done
Comment from Mastery
Blimey Mate! You are on the wrong side..People shoud stay to the right and not impeded other "walkers" LOL
Okay, so it is just the opposite down under, I know. LOL After all, you folks still haven't learned how to drive yet. (just funning you, my friend. I know what you mean A good rule of thumb is "Go with the flow"
Bless you Geoff. Bob
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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Blimey Mate! You are on the wrong side..People shoud stay to the right and not impeded other "walkers" LOL
Okay, so it is just the opposite down under, I know. LOL After all, you folks still haven't learned how to drive yet. (just funning you, my friend. I know what you mean A good rule of thumb is "Go with the flow"
Bless you Geoff. Bob
Comment Written 27-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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"Go with the flow" is right mate but it is a bit like politics these days...we have a Fed election coming up and I feel like it will go like our State one we just had where minor groups got a foothold because of discontent with the major parties. ie no flow hehe. We will end up like Italy one day a parliament full of splinter groups. How did I get on that? Hehe! Now where is that Epilogue.
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Coming up in the morning, Champ!
Comment from tfawcus
An interesting rant. I can't say that it bothers me too much what side of the pavement people choose to walk, and if mobile phone users walk into lamp posts that's their lookout - or failure to look out. However, I am infuriated by people who block both sides of escalators so that they can't be passed - especially when I'm in a hurry!
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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An interesting rant. I can't say that it bothers me too much what side of the pavement people choose to walk, and if mobile phone users walk into lamp posts that's their lookout - or failure to look out. However, I am infuriated by people who block both sides of escalators so that they can't be passed - especially when I'm in a hurry!
Comment Written 27-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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Yep for sure. Ignorance mate. Thanks for being number 2 reviewer.
Comment from Sasha
I agree, it was a stupid idea to change the traffic signals to accommodate the people preoccupied with texting on their phones. I think they should issue tickets for people walking across the street using their phones. I got a real kick out of this one.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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I agree, it was a stupid idea to change the traffic signals to accommodate the people preoccupied with texting on their phones. I think they should issue tickets for people walking across the street using their phones. I got a real kick out of this one.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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Thanks, mate, you inspired it again although I had been wanting to do something for ages that Keep Left Sign at the city trains stop was such a welcome sign!
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I got a real kick out of it too.
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I don't think they did it yet. I hope they won't.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Once again, I enjoyed reading your ramble. Thank you for sharing.
in the shopping centres and other places, how folks will continually be walking on the wrong side. (wordy - try will continually walk on the wrong side)
it would also be the fact that folks that have come from other countries, may have become conditioned to "keeping to the right!" (omit the second have)
That said, I can't help feeling it is just plain inconsideration and laziness on the part of a lot of folks, (I think inconsiderate fits better here)
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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Once again, I enjoyed reading your ramble. Thank you for sharing.
in the shopping centres and other places, how folks will continually be walking on the wrong side. (wordy - try will continually walk on the wrong side)
it would also be the fact that folks that have come from other countries, may have become conditioned to "keeping to the right!" (omit the second have)
That said, I can't help feeling it is just plain inconsideration and laziness on the part of a lot of folks, (I think inconsiderate fits better here)
Comment Written 27-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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Thanks, Barbara, I had been wanting to write about this for ages Sasha's mention of walking on wrong sides reminded me. Will fix those spags thanks.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very good write about a pet peeve of yours which is jay walking. I can understand that. You brought up some good points in this write my friend. Thank you for sharing. Blessings Teri
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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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This is a very good write about a pet peeve of yours which is jay walking. I can understand that. You brought up some good points in this write my friend. Thank you for sharing. Blessings Teri
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Comment Written 27-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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Thanks Sis, appreciate your lovely review.
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for your rant/ramble. Yes, it is a very dangerous thing that people are not paying attention when they walk!
"but this is an area to set in concrete to be messed around." (perhaps "not" to be messed around?)
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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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Thanks for your rant/ramble. Yes, it is a very dangerous thing that people are not paying attention when they walk!
"but this is an area to set in concrete to be messed around." (perhaps "not" to be messed around?)
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Comment Written 27-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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Yeah thanks for being first cab off the rank perhaps I do need to make it clearer plus I see a typo in there as well, thanks.
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Thanks I have corrected the typo and cleared it up according to your suggestion.
