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Across the Fence:  I lost my purse and a good samaritan found it!!  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 08:24:42 AM
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I've been missing my purse since Tuesday morning...with the onset of Springtime allergies, I've been a little bit of an airhead this week, so it didn't even occur to me until a full 12 hours later that it was missing...and then I even forgot about it yesterday and even today (outta sight, outta mind), until Justin just called and said, "Stop by the Hebron Remke's (a grocery) on the way home...they have your purse!" Oh YEAH!!! We WERE there Monday night!!! Apparently, I left it in the cart because it was pouring down rain and I was trying to get Violet in the carseat and well, I've been pretty dense this week with my head all stuffed up. I just totally spaced!
It's taken them so long to track me down because there was nothing in the bag that had a phone number or identified me because I had my drivers license and check card in my change-purse, with me at home...I have no idea how they found our home number, but I am grateful.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 08:27:56 AM
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Good detective work on their part. Glad you got it back safe and sound.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 08:35:43 AM
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I had a similar experience this week! How cool! Yup, spring time allergies and an head full of benedryl has made me quite ditzy too! I'm so glad that you have your purse back =)
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 08:39:10 AM
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I know, Janice, right? Apparently, she finally thought to check their "good customer card" to see if I was in the system. So, she found our phone number that way!
Annika, I KNOW you've had the allergy problem this week, too...I guess I forget how goofy they can make me! Thanks for commiserating, I don't feel so bad 
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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sewsweet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carol
Canada
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 08:53:53 AM
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It's so nice to hear these stories of human decency and good samaritanism. I get really weighed down by all the negative stories you hear in the news, on tv shows, etc. to the point where I don't even want to answer the door when the doorbell rings. It's a wonderful reminder that there are honest and caring folks out there.
Farmgirl Sister #1191 |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 09:13:37 AM
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What a nice story to hear. Its nice to know there are people out there who are willing to help and do the right thing...then again, we farmgirls would have done the same thing, right?
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 09:29:50 AM
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Well, there are good people out there. I'm so glad you got it back. And good for you to have your important things in a separate place. I try to keep my keys and cell phone in my pockets so if something happened I could call for help. But so far so good.
And I know what ya mean about the allergy mess. It's getting to me, too. If my head weren't attached to my shoulders I'd forget where I put it, too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 10:38:21 AM
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I remember finding a purse in a rest stop on the way home from Kansas once. I checked out the gal's cell phone and sure enough "MOM" was in the system so I called her mom. Her mom tracked them down and they were about 70 miles ahead of us, so they just pulled over and met us at a Braum's on the way. I was so glad to be able to get it back to her intact. It was really odd, because I was sitting there doing my thing and looked up and there it was on the toilet paper holder. Three other ladies were in there and nobody wanted to deal with it. I had heard that most people put mom in their cell phones and that's how you can find them. I usually lock my purse in the car when at a rest stop and take turns w/DH watching the car. She was so happy to get everything back. She just knew that stuff had been stolen.
I am so glad an honest somebody found your purse, too, and was able to track you down and give you back everything. Someone stole my purse a few years ago, but luckily I had my wallet with all of my important stuff with me. The thing is, the purse was my mom's and she had just died, so it broke my heart. We never did find it.
KayB
Life's a dance you learn as you go |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 10:40:09 AM
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It's so nice to hear there are still honest people around. Glad you got your purse back...
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 10:59:02 AM
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Like Alee said, It warms my heart to know there are good smaritans out there. Happy you got your purse back.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 12:37:23 PM
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That's wonderful Jonni! I love hearing stories like this! BTW, did you know that the word Hebron is derived from the Hebrew word 'friend'? I though that was fitting :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 12:46:16 PM
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I copy what Alee said too! I am so happy for you Jonni! I hope you will be to feeling better soon!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 12:50:18 PM
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I'm so happy to hear that! Now that's the kind of news that I like... good news!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 1:19:03 PM
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It is good news, Lainey...and I think we could all use a dose of the positive!
Sharon, that's a very fitting fact for this story. Thank you very much for sharing that, and brightening my day even more
I tell you--it made me pass it on, too. When I was eating lunch at a local restaurant, I noted an older woman who came in after me and sat, alone, sort of staring into space. When I left, she was right behind me paying. I noted, walking out side, that it was pouring down rain, so I waited for her and took my umbrella out of my bag and offered to walk with her. She actually smiled 
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - FebruaryViolet on Mar 25 2010 1:26:00 PM |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 2:05:05 PM
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That's so nice, Jonni. The forum has been very cheerful and positive today and I've needed some 'wind beneath my wings'.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 7:44:05 PM
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Always good to hear happy news. :)
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 8:28:52 PM
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Isn't it a treat when things like this happen? It renews my faith in humanity...having lived most of my life in rural Maine I am used to all the little bits of people's innate goodness. I always wave at the people walking or horseback riding on my road. If a car is stopped I always ask if they need help. Recently I slid my car off the parking lot at my doctor's office and landed in a big ditch. Two guys in a pickup drove by, turned around and hauled my car out for me. I use a cane a lot because of my wonky knees and I am always amazed with the kindness I find on my errands, people holding the door open for me, offering to help put things in the car. The other day a car was stopped at the driveway that leads up to my hayfield. I stopped and asked if they needed help, it was so funny, it was a couple of old guys who started flirting with me. Very funny.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 05:46:44 AM
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It's true, Karin...I really do miss that aspect so often where we live. It's so fleeting here...we're a suburb of a larger city, and it's very transient it seems. When I was little, the road we lived on was a rural route (1977), now it's a 3 lane highway connecting 3 counties. It can be frustrating, so when something nice happens, I feel like I should crow about it, and continue it on.
How funny about the two old guys flirting...they know a good thing when they see it!!!!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 05:48:07 AM
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Janice, I hope your day has gotten better...it must be somewhat strange, knowing that in a few days, you won't be coming back to your workplace. I hope you're not too stressed (but then, that would be unlikely, given all you have to do before leaving!). Deep breaths (and maybe a thrifting jaunt on your lunch-hour!!!)
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 07:59:21 AM
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That's fantastic news! I found a checkbook on the counter of a banks outside ATM years back. Took it home and mailed it to the owner. Didn't use my name & addy as the return address as I had no idea if anything was missing from it & didn't want to be held to blame if it was. I'm sure the owner was pleased to have it back.
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Across the Fence: I lost my purse and a good samaritan found it!! |
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I lost my purse and a good samaritan found it!!
Jonni, you and I are of one heart. I'd do exactly the same.