tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post2176588861526131352..comments2024-03-28T23:30:19.366-07:00Comments on Being Me: Evidence that nothing lasts for ever (sob)Fran Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-46343220547472975232011-01-15T09:13:36.677-08:002011-01-15T09:13:36.677-08:00Just don't fade away to nothing with all that ...Just don't fade away to nothing with all that walking now. Thank goodness for the fish and chip shop to protect you from that fate.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-42413937205568389302011-01-04T22:11:06.694-08:002011-01-04T22:11:06.694-08:00Admittedly, the image of you in THAT dress running...Admittedly, the image of you in THAT dress running for the bus (I will never forget it) would not have had the same impact as you, um, running for school in the same dress. Or would it? Frankly, Miss, I think that you can do anything with any situation, including a sidewalk. (Oh, you don't call them that, do you?) <br />It may be an adjustment, but I have full confidence in your making hay out of a 10-minute walk to school. Besides, doesn't walking regularly mean you can eat more chocolate??Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-82867253077756791902011-01-04T08:07:36.277-08:002011-01-04T08:07:36.277-08:00Happy New Year m'dear. I'm sure you'll...Happy New Year m'dear. I'm sure you'll soon have us all entertained with your walking-to- work stories. <br /><br />I was only thinking about you earlier with my little one going back to school. <br /><br />Hope all goes well with the new position.<br /><br />D xxBluestocking Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502764742097142372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-7456930930128532062011-01-04T07:48:30.218-08:002011-01-04T07:48:30.218-08:00I still miss the 227 which runs from Crystal Palac...I still miss the 227 which runs from Crystal Palace to Bromley having moved to the sticks 9 years ago. In fact I miss public transport altogether. The occasional trip on GWR is about my limit these daysjanicebotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188903247970259430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-61529727419227545972011-01-04T05:46:18.905-08:002011-01-04T05:46:18.905-08:00Just think of all the stories you'll get from ...Just think of all the stories you'll get from the new job. I guess its what you take from an experience and the way you write about it that makes it interesting. Looking forward to more walking stories.<br /><br />Good luck in the new jobCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10653762974885767334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-29041662812601332032011-01-04T01:18:34.964-08:002011-01-04T01:18:34.964-08:00Fran you're too kind. xFran you're too kind. xThis Mid 30s Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12912056822016083189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-62938010739530970322011-01-03T22:32:56.385-08:002011-01-03T22:32:56.385-08:00Good Luck !Good Luck !SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-4193196674598310152011-01-03T15:38:39.006-08:002011-01-03T15:38:39.006-08:00I bet you'll find lots of entertainment on tho...I bet you'll find lots of entertainment on those walks :) Have fun at the new school!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-61635011000271105232011-01-03T15:03:59.360-08:002011-01-03T15:03:59.360-08:00Careful now! I once married a man I met on my ten...Careful now! I once married a man I met on my ten minute walk to work. Not after the first ten minutes, though - I met him a few times first.<br /><br />Hope you love your new school! xbroken birohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233920262119205474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-57394823711859566902011-01-03T13:49:30.045-08:002011-01-03T13:49:30.045-08:00Happy new year to you me dear! You are the writing...Happy new year to you me dear! You are the writing equivalent of a coal miner - I am positive that you will manage to keep us all entertained with your walking-to-work stories! Looking forward to them already!Annie (Lady M) xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086309578820420578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-62466825988194430732011-01-03T13:40:32.804-08:002011-01-03T13:40:32.804-08:00A new year, a new job, AND new blog material! You...A new year, a new job, AND new blog material! You are a lucky girl! I hope both the new year and the new job are wonderful. You are so fortunate to live within walking distance of work...low cost transportation and exercise. You'll probably have to increase your calorie intake so you don't melt away.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-51424796804409538852011-01-03T11:58:37.509-08:002011-01-03T11:58:37.509-08:00(Sandra and Keanu had a kissing moment after the b...(Sandra and Keanu had a kissing moment after the bus blew up).<br /><br />May I suggest a class field trip on the bus?English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-62697338902475552212011-01-03T09:57:46.983-08:002011-01-03T09:57:46.983-08:00This Mid 30s Life - don't worry - I'm tota...This Mid 30s Life - don't worry - I'm totally rubbish with cultural references because I've only watched a tenth of the films everyone else has watched. My daughter in law tells me it's from 'Speed'. I knew she'd know!Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-4221312882376838162011-01-03T09:49:37.668-08:002011-01-03T09:49:37.668-08:00Errr I stepped away from the computer, only to hav...Errr I stepped away from the computer, only to have a serious DERRRRR moment. <br /><br />You're not going to have a Sandra / Keanu moment, are you? Because we're saying GOODBYE to the bus. <br /><br />I am all topsy tervy today. In my defence I've been ill for nearly 5 weeks so don't know if am Arthur or Martha at the moment.This Mid 30s Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12912056822016083189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-13626853854484791552011-01-03T09:38:29.386-08:002011-01-03T09:38:29.386-08:00This could be the start of something beautiful.
...This could be the start of something beautiful. <br /><br />You could even have a Sandra Bullock / Keanu Reeves moment! <br /><br />Good luck starting the new job and happy new year Fran.This Mid 30s Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12912056822016083189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-67610201444448589222011-01-03T09:21:49.594-08:002011-01-03T09:21:49.594-08:00Raining Acorns - well, I'll have a good try, a...Raining Acorns - well, I'll have a good try, anyway.<br /><br />Moptop - but surely every trip on a bus is a special occasion ...?<br /><br />June - we'll see, we'll see. <br /><br />Martin - I guess I could call it the 'On De Bus Omnibus'. And thanks for reading my TES pieces. <br /><br />Steve - lunch breaks? You've never been a teacher, then ....?<br /><br />bad penny - maybe I should get myself a dog. But they won't like that at school. So maybe an IMAGINARY dog, like an imaginary friend. Now, there's an idea ...<br /><br />Brigid - I have a feeling I may have set myself up here - don't expect too much ... I don't know how much entertainment I can get out of putting one foot in front of the other.<br /><br />Vintage TT - Please send more lesson plans immediately.<br /><br />Helen Smith - arrgh! Another one expecting material! I shall need to get onto this ....<br /><br />Katie - We used to sing that with the kids when they were little. I'm sure it was in a book we had. Such a great little tune, and so full of good ideas for entertaining activities.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-52618185871058558122011-01-03T09:04:25.276-08:002011-01-03T09:04:25.276-08:00Sigh. Bye bye bus. To mark this momentous occasion...Sigh. Bye bye bus. To mark this momentous occasion I will launch into a rendition of a traditional and well loved Scottish song;<br /><br />"You cannae shove your granny off a bus<br />No you cannae shove your granny off a bus<br />You cannae shove your granny<br />Cos she's your mammy's mammy,<br />But you can shove your other granny off a bus."<br /><br />I worry about my adopted country sometimes.Katie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024744446466968741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-40839020131920100422011-01-03T04:59:29.889-08:002011-01-03T04:59:29.889-08:00Good luck in the new job. Looking forward to plent...Good luck in the new job. Looking forward to plenty of interesting stories in 2011.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532657035761216045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-73066431312391955852011-01-03T03:38:38.946-08:002011-01-03T03:38:38.946-08:00Set the classes the essay title, 'What happene...Set the classes the essay title, 'What happened on my way to school' = plenty of material?Vintage Tea Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418967916966751442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-52939016288342263162011-01-03T01:40:36.131-08:002011-01-03T01:40:36.131-08:00I am so looking forward to reading your walking to...I am so looking forward to reading your walking to school stories.<br />Happy 2011 to you and yours and thanks for all the witty 2010 stories.Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-24713578821222197352011-01-03T01:26:35.250-08:002011-01-03T01:26:35.250-08:00I get my ideas for Blog posts while out walking. I...I get my ideas for Blog posts while out walking. I walk a lot as I do not drive also I have a dog with no concept that he has had enough exercise. I like to people watch & see how they walk. I also look for people who look like their dogs as I guess I do !<br />I know ALL the dog haters and dog lovers. I have lots of chats with elderly gents too.<br />So walking rocks - enjoy & I look forward to reading what happens to you !BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-82025493059019405972011-01-03T00:47:12.955-08:002011-01-03T00:47:12.955-08:00Maybe you could ride a circuit on the bus during y...Maybe you could ride a circuit on the bus during your lunchbreaks? Do it for pleasure rather than necessity? I'm sure Goldline will welcome your continued financial support.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-24506376141805001542011-01-03T00:25:12.867-08:002011-01-03T00:25:12.867-08:00Of course, I meant an omnibus omnibus. I've be...Of course, I meant <b>an</b> omnibus omnibus. I've been enjoying your pieces for TES, too.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-6147917443163614132011-01-03T00:09:21.760-08:002011-01-03T00:09:21.760-08:00Maybe it's time to publish and omnibus omnibus...Maybe it's time to publish and omnibus omnibus?Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-32757595192336534142011-01-02T18:02:30.377-08:002011-01-02T18:02:30.377-08:00I have zero doubt that you will find stories at le...I have zero doubt that you will find stories at least as entertaining while you're trudging along for your nine minutes.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.com