Comments on: My exit strategy http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/ My random blatherings, oddly enough... Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:07:41 +0000 By: Solomon http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-21 Solomon Tue, 06 May 2008 17:21:24 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-21 [quote comment="20"]My mom used to stand by the stove before we would leave and go Off, off, off, off, like over and over, checking to make sure it was off. I never do that. I do try to make sure the doors are all locked.[/quote] Welcome to my Random Blatherings! :) How did you find the blog? I always panic about not having money for the parking meter. Irrational, because I always make sure I have it, but there you go. Connie said…

My mom used to stand by the stove before we would leave and go Off, off, off, off, like over and over, checking to make sure it was off. I never do that. I do try to make sure the doors are all locked.

Welcome to my Random Blatherings! :) How did you find the blog?

I always panic about not having money for the parking meter. Irrational, because I always make sure I have it, but there you go.

]]> By: Connie http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-20 Connie Tue, 06 May 2008 16:43:25 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-20 My mom used to stand by the stove before we would leave and go Off, off, off, off, like over and over, checking to make sure it was off. I never do that. I do try to make sure the doors are all locked. <abbr>Connies last blog post..<a href="http://connieemeraldeyez.blogspot.com/2008/05/chris-north-mr-big-makes-funny.html">Chris North, Mr Big, makes funny expressions.</a></abbr> My mom used to stand by the stove before we would leave and go Off, off, off, off, like over and over, checking to make sure it was off. I never do that. I do try to make sure the doors are all locked.

Connies last blog post..Chris North, Mr Big, makes funny expressions.

]]> By: Solomon http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-15 Solomon Mon, 05 May 2008 09:59:34 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-15 [quote comment="14"]I have adopted that for the last 20 years or so and kind of say it in a sing-song way -- the tune goes up on "keys" and down on "wallet".[/quote] I seem to recall hearing somewhere that singing, or writing in rhyme, really helps with remembering things. It somehow cements things in the brain better. cardiogirl said…

I have adopted that for the last 20 years or so and kind of say it in a sing-song way — the tune goes up on “keys” and down on “wallet”.

I seem to recall hearing somewhere that singing, or writing in rhyme, really helps with remembering things. It somehow cements things in the brain better.

]]> By: cardiogirl http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-14 cardiogirl Mon, 05 May 2008 09:53:10 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-14 My roommate in college used to say, "Got my keys, got my wallet." And then we left. I have adopted that for the last 20 years or so and kind of say it in a sing-song way -- the tune goes up on "keys" and down on "wallet". <abbr>cardiogirls last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cardiogirl/jkaK/~3/282712996/">Looking for a new, thrilling, engaging read</a></abbr> My roommate in college used to say, “Got my keys, got my wallet.” And then we left.

I have adopted that for the last 20 years or so and kind of say it in a sing-song way — the tune goes up on “keys” and down on “wallet”.

cardiogirls last blog post..Looking for a new, thrilling, engaging read

]]> By: Solomon http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-10 Solomon Sat, 03 May 2008 18:46:06 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-10 [quote comment=""]and make sure head is attached."[/quote] Love it! :lol: Solomon said…

and make sure head is attached.”

Love it! :lol:

]]> By: Calfkeeper http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-9 Calfkeeper Sat, 03 May 2008 14:47:21 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-9 Heh. I wish I could do the basket thing. It sounds like a good idea. Unfortunately most of my things wouldn't fit in a basket. So I just stand at the door and recite: "Car keys, baby, diaper bag, purse, recycling, shopping list and make sure head is attached." I used to work with the general public myself...I feel for you Solomon. <abbr>Calfkeepers last blog post..<a href="http://dairydaze.blogspot.com/2008/05/redbone-coonhounds.html" class="external" target="_blank">Redbone Coonhounds</a></abbr> Heh. I wish I could do the basket thing. It sounds like a good idea. Unfortunately most of my things wouldn’t fit in a basket. So I just stand at the door and recite: “Car keys, baby, diaper bag, purse, recycling, shopping list and make sure head is attached.”

I used to work with the general public myself…I feel for you Solomon.

Calfkeepers last blog post..Redbone Coonhounds

]]> By: Solomon http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-8 Solomon Fri, 02 May 2008 20:05:11 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-8 [quote comment="7"]I usually forget something, but now since I never, ever leave the house (snirk), I ALWAYS forget. ;-)[/quote] You want to swap jobs? I work with the general public all day - staying at home to work sounds <strong>absolutely fantastic</strong>. :lol: Ree said…

I usually forget something, but now since I never, ever leave the house (snirk), I ALWAYS forget. ;-)

You want to swap jobs? I work with the general public all day - staying at home to work sounds absolutely fantastic. :lol:

]]> By: Ree http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-7 Ree Fri, 02 May 2008 19:54:26 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-7 I usually forget something, but now since I never, ever leave the house (snirk), I ALWAYS forget. ;-) <abbr>Rees last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hotfessional/KKFw/~3/281685391/" class="external" target="_blank">May Day</a></abbr> I usually forget something, but now since I never, ever leave the house (snirk), I ALWAYS forget. ;-)

Rees last blog post..May Day

]]> By: Solomon http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-6 Solomon Fri, 02 May 2008 19:41:35 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-6 [quote comment="5"]Just be careful not to let the junk pile up too high in the basket like ours :)[/quote] That's probably what will end up happening - old chocolate bar wrappers and receipts galore. :lol: Sandy (Momisodes) said…

Just be careful not to let the junk pile up too high in the basket like ours :)

That’s probably what will end up happening - old chocolate bar wrappers and receipts galore. :lol:

]]> By: Sandy (Momisodes) http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/2008/05/my-exit-strategy/#comment-5 Sandy (Momisodes) Fri, 02 May 2008 18:26:12 +0000 http://www.randomblatherings.com/blog/?p=8#comment-5 That sounds like a great idea. Like your other commenter, we also have a basket right beside or door to throw things like keys, wallet, change, cell phone, bus passes, etc. Just be careful not to let the junk pile up too high in the basket like ours :) <abbr>Sandy (Momisodes)s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Momisodes/~3/281904442/" class="external" target="_blank">Hai That sounds like a great idea. Like your other commenter, we also have a basket right beside or door to throw things like keys, wallet, change, cell phone, bus passes, etc. Just be careful not to let the junk pile up too high in the basket like ours :)

Sandy (Momisodes)s last blog post..Hai

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