Get Me There On Time
Stupid things I've done to avoid being late.39 total reviews
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
The need to never be late is a rough need to possess. I can understand how it makes a hash of things. My husband always wants to be the first person to arrive. I never want to be the first person there even with him walking in first. Needless to say, we are like the llama in Dr. Doolittle. This is well written, and you gave it some amusing twists.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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The need to never be late is a rough need to possess. I can understand how it makes a hash of things. My husband always wants to be the first person to arrive. I never want to be the first person there even with him walking in first. Needless to say, we are like the llama in Dr. Doolittle. This is well written, and you gave it some amusing twists.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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Never do oposites more attract in this respect. Never do you here of two the want to be early or two that don't mind being late in the same family. My husband was the late one. My father was the one like me and my mother was the one always late. Thanks for the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from karenina
Oh my! I kept scrolling back to the top hoping I'd read wrong and this was hilarious fiction! Not so funny when it's really happening to you, I bet...
Your sense of humor and ability to laugh at this comedy of errors is admirable...as is your decision to sally forth to the restaurant with "Eau d' Octane" as your high fashion scent!
(I would have plopped into my car and cried my way home)
I chuckled at every turn...not laughing AT you...laughing WITH you!
Karenina
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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Oh my! I kept scrolling back to the top hoping I'd read wrong and this was hilarious fiction! Not so funny when it's really happening to you, I bet...
Your sense of humor and ability to laugh at this comedy of errors is admirable...as is your decision to sally forth to the restaurant with "Eau d' Octane" as your high fashion scent!
(I would have plopped into my car and cried my way home)
I chuckled at every turn...not laughing AT you...laughing WITH you!
Karenina
Comment Written 17-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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Thank you Karenina. The fact that people seem to be getting a laugh from my story, makes it all worthwhile. I love you comment about my fashion scent, "Eau d; Octane",
Beth
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I couldn't help myself!!!
Lol
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I am sorry that you went through this; however, it is hilarious. You told it so well and kept the reader engaged. Who knew filling your gas tank could give your reader a laugh and your luncheon guests a bad taste!
I love your closing line.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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I am sorry that you went through this; however, it is hilarious. You told it so well and kept the reader engaged. Who knew filling your gas tank could give your reader a laugh and your luncheon guests a bad taste!
I love your closing line.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 16-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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Thank you Mary. I glad you found this funny. At least, I got a story out of it. I really appreciate the six stars.
Beth
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Wowie zowie!! This was some seriously action-packed outing for you! I think you may have been LUCKY that your cell phone battery was dead, because I remember reading that you should never make a phone call while you're pumping gas because the sparks from the cell phone connection can ignite the gas you're pumping. (Could be one of those urban legends...since "not everything you read on the internet is true"...but I've always chosen to err on the side of believing it.)
My heart was beating like crazy as I read faster and faster to get to the conclusion of this exciting tale. I'm very much like you regarding punctuality, but I'm thinking the allegory here may actually be, "So WHAT if you're late?" I'm going to have to give this some consideration. Same for you, Beth, or, given all the same possibility of being late, would you act differently if given a do-over? Inquiring minds want to know!
Thank you for the very enjoyable read!! xo
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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Wowie zowie!! This was some seriously action-packed outing for you! I think you may have been LUCKY that your cell phone battery was dead, because I remember reading that you should never make a phone call while you're pumping gas because the sparks from the cell phone connection can ignite the gas you're pumping. (Could be one of those urban legends...since "not everything you read on the internet is true"...but I've always chosen to err on the side of believing it.)
My heart was beating like crazy as I read faster and faster to get to the conclusion of this exciting tale. I'm very much like you regarding punctuality, but I'm thinking the allegory here may actually be, "So WHAT if you're late?" I'm going to have to give this some consideration. Same for you, Beth, or, given all the same possibility of being late, would you act differently if given a do-over? Inquiring minds want to know!
Thank you for the very enjoyable read!! xo
Comment Written 16-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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Thank you Rachelle, I loved your review and enjoyed your comments. As to whether I would do it differently, I'm afraid not. I'm incurable. Yesterday, I had another lunch date and I ran from the house with no buttons fastened on my blouse, planning to button up at stoplights on the way, just so I could twenty minutes early. LOL This curse was passed on to my from my dad. If he had an appointment at 2 p.m. He'd be dressed to go with his hat on at 9 a.m.
Beth
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My MIL was that same way. She'd be sitting at the kitchen table, with her purse in hand, at 9 am for a 2 pm doctor's appointment. Her son and I welcomed the entertainment of it...
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
What an amazing story, Beth. For a while, I was right there with you. I always have to be at least 30 minutes early or I consider myself late. And then, you took it several steps further. Wow, you're my hero! Now, the gasoline soaking was a bit further than a person could expect to go, but, hey, I admire your integrity.
Hugs,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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What an amazing story, Beth. For a while, I was right there with you. I always have to be at least 30 minutes early or I consider myself late. And then, you took it several steps further. Wow, you're my hero! Now, the gasoline soaking was a bit further than a person could expect to go, but, hey, I admire your integrity.
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment Written 16-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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Thank you Rhonda. I know I took it too far, but I'd likely do it again. These obsessions are hard to cure.
Beth
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I found it charming!
Comment from Tom Horonzy
If I had been you I would have returned to bed. My, that was one heck of a day you were blessed with, yes? At least you got to eat your lunch with your children.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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If I had been you I would have returned to bed. My, that was one heck of a day you were blessed with, yes? At least you got to eat your lunch with your children.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023
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Thanks Tom. I've found that with husbands and wives, one is usually a turtle and the other is the hare. Maybe they don't all go to the extremes I do. Are you and your wife in perfect harmony when it comes to getting somewhere on time?
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As for us, we are. We adopted being late is being less than five minutes early long ago. It eliminates stress.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
This is hilarious!
And very well written.
I, too, hate to be late. It got so bad on Sunday mornings that my wife and I took separate cars to church - I refuse to be late. And I did not want to enter church, of all places, furious!
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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This is hilarious!
And very well written.
I, too, hate to be late. It got so bad on Sunday mornings that my wife and I took separate cars to church - I refuse to be late. And I did not want to enter church, of all places, furious!
Best wishes.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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You sound just like me. My husband and I often took separate cars to church and to work as well when we could have ridden together if he didn't always make me late. Thanks for the six stars.
Beth
Comment from jmdg1954
Aye yai yai... I never heard of that happening to someone. I've seen knuckleheads pull away from the pump while the vehicle is still being filled (we don't pump our own gas here in NJ, but not what happened to you.
Sheesh!
Well, at least it made for a great story to post.
Better luck next time.
John
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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Aye yai yai... I never heard of that happening to someone. I've seen knuckleheads pull away from the pump while the vehicle is still being filled (we don't pump our own gas here in NJ, but not what happened to you.
Sheesh!
Well, at least it made for a great story to post.
Better luck next time.
John
Comment Written 16-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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Thank you John. That is the only good thing I got from that episode was something to post and if you think I'm a nut case go ahead and laugh. I don't mind.
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I?ve read so many of your posts regarding your family vacations, growth, moving etc and they are always a fun read.
Comment from w.j.debi
You have me smiling and shaking my head. I doubt you will ever be accused of being late since you go to such lengths to avoid it. Your children would likely have worried if you were late since I'm sure they know you well enough to know that never happens.
You told this with an excellent sense of humor. It's a good trait to be able to laugh at your own foibles. Thanks for sharing this delightful story.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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You have me smiling and shaking my head. I doubt you will ever be accused of being late since you go to such lengths to avoid it. Your children would likely have worried if you were late since I'm sure they know you well enough to know that never happens.
You told this with an excellent sense of humor. It's a good trait to be able to laugh at your own foibles. Thanks for sharing this delightful story.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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Thank you for a great review. You are right. They would have imagined some happened to me if I'd not been there on time. I'm glad you liked the humor. I find my own stupid mistakes funny after a little time passes.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
A wonderful story! I could read your work forever. I remember from your posts about your family (how I miss them!) how much you hated being late or your children committing that sin. I've always imagined you as a very organised person so this whole story had even more meaning for me as a result. The great thing about it is the fact that you can actually laugh at yourself in the process and that makes for great reading. Well done here. take care Debbie PS Just one error: app(e)tite
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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A wonderful story! I could read your work forever. I remember from your posts about your family (how I miss them!) how much you hated being late or your children committing that sin. I've always imagined you as a very organised person so this whole story had even more meaning for me as a result. The great thing about it is the fact that you can actually laugh at yourself in the process and that makes for great reading. Well done here. take care Debbie PS Just one error: app(e)tite
Comment Written 16-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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Thank you Debbie. I really appreciate your comments. As to my family story with my kids, It is still in the works and I need to get back to it, hopefully soon. I like laughing at myself. I'm glad others find it funny as well.