tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post1373432576924559320..comments2023-10-17T09:38:33.865+01:00Comments on Our New Life in the Country: Rushed Through Your DaysSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-7301684168883598322015-01-18T10:19:05.288+00:002015-01-18T10:19:05.288+00:00So true, I'm all for a slower pace of life. I ...So true, I'm all for a slower pace of life. I wish everything would shut down over Christmas too like it used to! <br />Cream eggs.....seen near me before new year!! XxSheepskinsandfairylightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183615151328861448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-77154598483530065122015-01-17T14:12:30.919+00:002015-01-17T14:12:30.919+00:00I love Dr. Suess....such wisodom...I love Dr. Suess....such wisodom...Lochness Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118223805518030488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-56505100689585948022015-01-17T09:39:34.194+00:002015-01-17T09:39:34.194+00:00:) :) :):) :) :)LaCocinantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357276493418355642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-47431658411747050462015-01-17T08:09:54.052+00:002015-01-17T08:09:54.052+00:00Yes, my son was told his potential working hours w...Yes, my son was told his potential working hours when he accepted the job, but as he had been out of work for over a year even though he has two degrees and he has a strong work ethic he just wanted to be earning money and would have taken ANY job that was offered to him.<br /><br />As for Blog, and indeed internet etiquette, I know capitals mean that you are shouting ..... or indeed simply making a point when italics aren't available.<br /><br />Losing a blog reader is sad but not the end of the world when it is one who feels they have the right to be so unpleasantly forthright!!!<br /><br />(....and I'm sure you'll be sneaking back just to see if I have responded)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-66149526882647078772015-01-16T19:30:54.012+00:002015-01-16T19:30:54.012+00:00Crikey - that's me told off and put in my plac...Crikey - that's me told off and put in my place! <br /><br />Presumably your son was told the working hours when he applied for the job? <br /><br />Perhaps you should read up on blog equitette - carital letters are not used unless you're SHOUTING at somebody.<br /><br />At my stage in life I'm not going to be shouted at by anybody. Needless to say you've just lost a reader therefore reply not required.<br /><br />Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-51545044165085696872015-01-16T13:37:07.680+00:002015-01-16T13:37:07.680+00:00I have to admit to spending quite a bit over the l...I have to admit to spending quite a bit over the last week or so but it's on tooling to ensure I can work from home more and reduce my dependence on having to use other trades. There was no advertising involved and hopefully it will mean buying less in the long run because I'll be able to make more for myself and my family. I watch few adverts these days so I like to think I'm influenced less by them. <br />I have to say that when my wife and I were working like hell through our twenties to be able to afford the house and the time to bring up our children how we wanted, Sunday opening was a god send otherwise we couldn't get to the supermarket very easily, although that said I got into the habit of doing it late at night as I jate shopping when it's busy. Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-34627907221929687462015-01-16T12:09:28.078+00:002015-01-16T12:09:28.078+00:00I worked in a shop for eight years, in the US, whe...I worked in a shop for eight years, in the US, where workers are not treated very well. I was part time. Sunday and Monday were two of my regular days...I never understood WHY shops were open on Sunday (it was a gift and flower shop) and when we closed at 6 pm, having been open since 9 am, shoppers would ask why we were closing so soon...and of course, Mondays were frequently holidays...I missed many Sunday family parties and worked all of the Monday holidays. At no extra pay for working theses days...and no "holiday" pay or paid sick time....I agree..just saying "don't shop on Sundays" doesn't cut it for me , either....lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273483704912191189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-82370217120909726382015-01-16T11:58:22.199+00:002015-01-16T11:58:22.199+00:00Absolutely loved this post Sue, and I agree with e...Absolutely loved this post Sue, and I agree with everything you had to say...spot on!!<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-85409997231122461212015-01-16T09:55:10.691+00:002015-01-16T09:55:10.691+00:00Your post resonates hugely with me. Thank you for ...Your post resonates hugely with me. Thank you for reminding me that I am not the only one who feels like this. I try hard to opt out of this constant need to rush and to acquire and I try hard to be present in the moment instead. Not always easy though. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949302171135703536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-29273231168347009852015-01-16T09:45:27.999+00:002015-01-16T09:45:27.999+00:00I was merely pointing out that we as a society see...I was merely pointing out that we as a society seemed much more family orientated when we had a day that was always seen as a 'family day', and that's what Sunday was. A chance to be at home or choose to go out, without the pressure to shop. And shop workers had a definite day off each week.<br /><br />My son worked for Sainsbugs for years and NEVER had a Boxing Day off and rarely a Sunday, because every Sunday the store was full of families having their 'day out' together shopping.<br /><br />So it matters ... really matters to shop workers, and I'm not OVER thinking, I'm just thinking, and please don't EVER tell me to relax!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-3218361513390832732015-01-16T09:41:35.594+00:002015-01-16T09:41:35.594+00:00I'll nip over and have a read. :-)I'll nip over and have a read. :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-88940746881088726432015-01-16T09:40:39.357+00:002015-01-16T09:40:39.357+00:00Anonymous comments are always allowed, but it'...Anonymous comments are always allowed, but it's lovely that you sign your name. I do realise that for those without Blogs or accounts, and even for those with, it's sometimes easier and quicker to comment as anonymous :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-68569020224662992782015-01-15T23:42:48.185+00:002015-01-15T23:42:48.185+00:00We do rush too much and the commercial onslaught g...We do rush too much and the commercial onslaught gets to be way too much. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-46764258445656755562015-01-15T23:29:02.986+00:002015-01-15T23:29:02.986+00:00The world is going too fast for me. The world is going too fast for me. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-40938678948068197262015-01-15T23:13:02.578+00:002015-01-15T23:13:02.578+00:00You wish the shops were closed on Sunday as they u...You wish the shops were closed on Sunday as they used to be - but if you don't go to the shops on Sunday why does it matter to you whether they're open or not?<br /><br />Just because you don't want to shop on Sunday does that mean nobody else should either?<br /><br />You're thinking about the shops being open - stop thinking about it and it won't affect you whether they're open or not!<br /><br />You can choose to go or choose not to go - so why does it matter how many days they're open? <br /><br />Overthinking!!! Let it go and relax!Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-57277659957950414942015-01-15T22:13:20.234+00:002015-01-15T22:13:20.234+00:00I agree, Sue and I think January should be a month...I agree, Sue and I think January should be a month of slowing down, resting and just being. Claire/Just a little lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030696365673329064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-38511384452290032862015-01-15T21:05:15.285+00:002015-01-15T21:05:15.285+00:00Here, here!! Well spoken.Here, here!! Well spoken.MaryJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984014391338253732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-89579365152227645032015-01-15T20:41:11.856+00:002015-01-15T20:41:11.856+00:00Loved your post, everywhere they are bombarding us...Loved your post, everywhere they are bombarding us with images of how our lives should be. Lets all Stand up, Stop and leave the merry go round. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-88189028708610247502015-01-15T20:14:12.351+00:002015-01-15T20:14:12.351+00:00Totally agree Sue. It's funny it's my birt...Totally agree Sue. It's funny it's my birthday next week and when I was asked what I would like I couldn't think of a thing. We are therefore going to have a bracing Winter day at the seaside when the weather picks up a bit.<br />I work in a school and as we live by the calendar and terms our lives seem to whizz by, my Twiglet is growing up soooooo quickly :(<br />TwiggyTwiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065849697979313992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-89526643286519753972015-01-15T19:32:22.829+00:002015-01-15T19:32:22.829+00:00I agree completely with you, Sue. I wish shops wer...I agree completely with you, Sue. I wish shops were shut on Sunday's still. I dislike Creme Eggs, but it still riles me to see them stacked in the supermarket already!! I thought the feeling of wanting to slow down was just me getting old!! Am glad others feel the same!rabbitquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613054286672505217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-34928164077124718352015-01-15T19:27:22.695+00:002015-01-15T19:27:22.695+00:00I wholeheartedly agree Sue, and you've inspire...I wholeheartedly agree Sue, and you've inspired my blog post for today, so thankyou for that!Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-91937158005208820402015-01-15T19:24:36.964+00:002015-01-15T19:24:36.964+00:00Yes! Some of the shops here were putting out Valen...Yes! Some of the shops here were putting out Valentines Day things the week before Christmas...it is just another thing they want you to BUY, BUY for. Not buying it here, either....lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273483704912191189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-75166410680078878122015-01-15T18:56:20.165+00:002015-01-15T18:56:20.165+00:00Excellent advice!
Excellent advice!<br />Sandy aka Doris the Greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135704111702244735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-37102731791442889832015-01-15T18:45:55.245+00:002015-01-15T18:45:55.245+00:00I don't watch the adverts, , can't say I&#...I don't watch the adverts, , can't say I've taken much notice of the adverts either. Nonetheless, I agree with every word. XxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555001676886354389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-16675010239187250662015-01-15T17:41:14.702+00:002015-01-15T17:41:14.702+00:00Could not agree more! - MaggieCould not agree more! - MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com