tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post6511423995305908957..comments2024-03-29T01:42:22.267+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: Here's an interesting change in what had become the usual thingRiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-26399563587481228212015-12-04T17:14:33.114+10:302015-12-04T17:14:33.114+10:30Plasman; funny I don't see myself as a carer t...Plasman; funny I don't see myself as a carer though. I just don't like the thought of someone needing help and not getting it. <br />I remember years ago phoning my mum at Christmas and not getting an answer for several hours, so I called the police in her town and sent them looking for her, in case she'd fallen or something. Turns out she was across the road having Christmas lunch with neighbours. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-9581579730715207842015-12-04T17:12:05.979+10:302015-12-04T17:12:05.979+10:30Marty; that's for sure.Marty; that's for sure.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-18140609328401272362015-12-04T17:11:42.141+10:302015-12-04T17:11:42.141+10:30Andrew; I heard previously that she wants to die, ...Andrew; I heard previously that she wants to die, but that doesn't seem to be the case now. I'll just keep helping whenever I'm needed. <br />Adelaide's taxis are good, harder to get one around Christmas/New Year though. Even with booking they can sometimes run late.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-75808996176253269452015-12-04T03:20:19.049+10:302015-12-04T03:20:19.049+10:30Hi River,
Well done you. It's great that your...Hi River,<br /><br />Well done you. It's great that your neighbour has someone who can help. <br /><br />:o)<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />PMPlastic Mancunianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864213919913476168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-23743594776672315972015-12-04T00:07:32.845+10:302015-12-04T00:07:32.845+10:30Good neighbors are as valuable - and sometimes mor...Good neighbors are as valuable - and sometimes more so - as family. Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-69276486074267306092015-12-03T21:49:21.317+10:302015-12-03T21:49:21.317+10:30What a survivor. She seems to have the will to go ...What a survivor. She seems to have the will to go on. Do what you do with good grace and let nature take its course. Re taxis, no guarantee a taxi will turn up here even if booked well in advance. In fact here, there is not much point in pre booking, I think. Adelaide's taxis seem altogether kinder. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-8190595819255216912015-12-03T20:37:42.418+10:302015-12-03T20:37:42.418+10:30I'm surprised she had this much spunk, 8-10 da...I'm surprised she had this much spunk, 8-10 days ago I could have sworn she wouldn't make it home from hospital. I haven't seen her leave her flat in months and suddenly she is walking to my door! she's a tough cookie.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-58338386926822532992015-12-03T20:32:58.585+10:302015-12-03T20:32:58.585+10:30P can be a prickly person, but I don't get off...P can be a prickly person, but I don't get offended as some other neighbours have. I know she is in pain and embarrassed by her inability to talk, so I stay patient just as I always did with elderly customers at the checkout. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-12864279257158050162015-12-03T20:31:08.513+10:302015-12-03T20:31:08.513+10:30Gail; welcome to drifting. I do like it when a pla...Gail; welcome to drifting. I do like it when a plan comes together.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-46605722881056234792015-12-03T20:30:26.537+10:302015-12-03T20:30:26.537+10:30and thank you. The good works you do are an inspir...and thank you. The good works you do are an inspiration to me and all who read at your site.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-2351606648129842002015-12-03T20:29:45.699+10:302015-12-03T20:29:45.699+10:30I spent a lot of years being disconnected myself, ...I spent a lot of years being disconnected myself, but things have changed gradually. I've always been one to watch out for elderly people and there are more than a few here. I like to think someone will look out for me when I get old.<br />I believe the taxi company did choose carefully, they knew immediately who I was calling for, so I know they have helped her before.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-17874897479694460392015-12-03T20:24:27.985+10:302015-12-03T20:24:27.985+10:30I don't keep an eye on everybody, but I do kno...I don't keep an eye on everybody, but I do know which ones are in poor health and if I can help, I will.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-85179834209288268712015-12-03T20:22:12.095+10:302015-12-03T20:22:12.095+10:30That's nice, thank you :)That's nice, thank you :)Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-78144342279407173422015-12-03T20:21:48.049+10:302015-12-03T20:21:48.049+10:30Mostly I like to keep to myself, but if someone ne...Mostly I like to keep to myself, but if someone needs help, I'm there.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-81155349441282892822015-12-03T20:21:09.979+10:302015-12-03T20:21:09.979+10:30I'm glad I was home when she came around, five...I'm glad I was home when she came around, five minutes earlier I wasn't.<br /><br />Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-18926742992329720772015-12-03T14:27:58.231+10:302015-12-03T14:27:58.231+10:30What a spunky lady! You are a blessing to her.What a spunky lady! You are a blessing to her.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-45757700006706455812015-12-03T14:22:20.836+10:302015-12-03T14:22:20.836+10:30You're a peach! :) I hope Mrs. P appreciates...You're a peach! :) I hope Mrs. P appreciates you.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-8035818466492713772015-12-03T14:11:23.560+10:302015-12-03T14:11:23.560+10:30Nice when things go well.Nice when things go well.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-31774501744573973232015-12-03T13:23:35.693+10:302015-12-03T13:23:35.693+10:30This post started out good and just got better. Th...This post started out good and just got better. Thanks to both of you.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-89985780482015166712015-12-03T12:03:32.594+10:302015-12-03T12:03:32.594+10:30You're a very kind soul, River.
I wish more pe...You're a very kind soul, River.<br />I wish more people watched out for neighbours these days, there seems to be so much disconnect.<br /><br />And, perhaps the taxi company chose the old gent to be her pick up for the morning. There doesn't seem to be so many patient taxi drivers these days either.<br />Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16023748614942747415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-66861922985364034242015-12-03T11:40:26.768+10:302015-12-03T11:40:26.768+10:30You are Queen of neighbors. People like you who he...You are Queen of neighbors. People like you who help their neighbors are very special. I love you, love you, love you..... because my neighborhood is caring like that too. I am the oldest person in the neighborhood and I believe they have formed a little pact to watch after me. Although I don't need their personal help <br />(thank goodness, so far) They watch and make sure someone sees me or my dog each day. This means a great deal to know that people are so caring and that is how I know this poor dear lady with cancer truly appreciates what you are doing for her.Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-22688210905660778202015-12-03T11:28:52.514+10:302015-12-03T11:28:52.514+10:30You are most certainly a good neighbour; I'd t...You are most certainly a good neighbour; I'd take you in a heartbeat!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-4478761710317351142015-12-03T11:19:45.509+10:302015-12-03T11:19:45.509+10:30What a good neighbor you are!What a good neighbor you are!Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-10088693374638423292015-12-03T10:53:32.983+10:302015-12-03T10:53:32.983+10:30This story warmed my heart! She's so lucky to ...This story warmed my heart! She's so lucky to have a neighbour like you. :-) xCassandra Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870780766883077181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-30232552508727378522015-12-03T10:45:15.961+10:302015-12-03T10:45:15.961+10:30fishducky; she needs someone, her family don't...fishducky; she needs someone, her family don't live close by, one is in Queensland. I would hope someone does the same for me when I am no longer able to do for myself.<br /><br />joeh; thank you.<br /><br />Delores; I do what I can.<br /><br />Elephant's Child; I try to be, without being a nosy busybody, which I think is why she doesn't call on the other two neighbours anymore. <br /><br />Lee; I never think of myself as caring, or good. I just treat people the way I would like to be treated.<br /><br />Merle; I thought about that too. I hope she is just getting monthly expenses, like for cigarettes etc.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.com