Jean in Newcastle Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I just got a knock on the door. An elderly lady was there holding a huge bouquet of my cut hydrangeas! She said, "I love your hydrangeas!" (We have 8 bushes lining the road and they are very prolific this year). "I hope you don't mind that I cut some. I'd love to pay for them with some sweet peas or some silver dollars." I looked at her while she smiled cheerfully at me. I told her, "Well, I would have preferred you ask me before you cut them. But ok, we can trade." We'll see if she comes back with her payment. But isn't that just weird?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 That is REALLY weird. I suppose she's of the "ask forgiveness, not permission" genre. I would have been pretty irritated, myself. Did you pick the sweet peas or the silver dollars? I'm assuming she meant the silver dollar plants? Those are pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnfun Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I just got a knock on the door. An elderly lady was there holding a huge bouquet of my cut hydrangeas! She said, "I love your hydrangeas!" (We have 8 bushes lining the road and they are very prolific this year). "I hope you don't mind that I cut some. I'd love to pay for them with some sweet peas or some silver dollars." I looked at her while she smiled cheerfully at me. I told her, "Well, I would have preferred you ask me before you cut them. But ok, we can trade." We'll see if she comes back with her payment. But isn't that just weird?! A joke b/t (JOKE PEOPLE) between hubby and I is it is easier to ask for forgiveness then permission.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Oh yes, that is strange. Maybe you should follow her home and do a little pre-trading yourself. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Funny what life throws at ya. I would have been floored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 That is weird. I would chalk it up to her old age and try to think of it as a compliment :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 That is REALLY weird. I suppose she's of the "ask forgiveness, not permission" genre. I would have been pretty irritated, myself. Did you pick the sweet peas or the silver dollars? I'm assuming she meant the silver dollar plants? Those are pretty. Oh - there are silver dollar plants?! I'm glad you mentioned this. I would have been mystified at having a plant on my doorstep! I was wondering how she could afford to give away silver dollars (she didn't seem well off). She said she'd bring both sweet peas and silver dollars. I was a bit miffed at first but we do have plenty and dh is allergic so I can't bring the cut blooms inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Maybe she was "overcome" by the beauty, and realized after she picked that she'd done the wrong thing? :001_huh: Is your house visible from the row of bushes? Maybe she didn't immediately realize that the bushes were part of someone's actual landscape? (Just trying to give the benefit of the doubt...:001_smile:) Thanks (on her behalf) for sharing the beauty though! Flowers just make my day! (Though no, I'd never do what she did to get them :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 She just came back! She gave me seeds for Silver Dollars, Columbine, Sweet William, and Sweet Peas. She was very nice - she gave me her phone number and told me where she lives (about a block away). I will ignore the fact that the alcohol on her breath almost knocked me over!!!:smilielol5::blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I will ignore the fact that the alcohol on her breath almost knocked me over!!!:smilielol5::blink: :lol: 'Ya know, we should've thought of that! (Being the Mike's lovers that we seem to be!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Well, there ya go. I always drive into town and pick everyone's flowers after a bit of rum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Doesn't that poem, "When I am old and wear purple..." have something in it about picking flowers from other people's gardens? You're a good neighbor, Jean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Oh yes, that is strange. Maybe you should follow her home and do a little pre-trading yourself. :confused: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 It is really bizarre! I just told my Dh, he said he could picture something like that in an Adam Sandler movie...are sure you aren't on some kind of hidden camera show?! So, strange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 And you said in an earlier post today that your friends don't initiate communication. Looks like this one does!! ;):lol: (JK) Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 ROFLOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I just got a knock on the door. An elderly lady was there holding a huge bouquet of my cut hydrangeas! She said, "I love your hydrangeas!" (We have 8 bushes lining the road and they are very prolific this year). "I hope you don't mind that I cut some. I'd love to pay for them with some sweet peas or some silver dollars." I looked at her while she smiled cheerfully at me. I told her, "Well, I would have preferred you ask me before you cut them. But ok, we can trade." We'll see if she comes back with her payment. But isn't that just weird?! Um -- yeah -- that would go in my "weird" box. Nice that she loves your flowers -- too bad you had no say about whether she was taking them home or not! :confused: Was she okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camibami Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Aw, good for you for not flipping out. I am in the "elderly people are above certain societal norms" camp myself. Maybe from living in Asia? And you got some cool seeds out of the deal, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 She just came back! She gave me seeds for Silver Dollars, Columbine, Sweet William, and Sweet Peas. She was very nice - she gave me her phone number and told me where she lives (about a block away). I will ignore the fact that the alcohol on her breath almost knocked me over!!!:smilielol5::blink: AH! I didn't see this "update." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I just got a knock on the door. An elderly lady was there holding a huge bouquet of my cut hydrangeas! She said, "I love your hydrangeas!" (We have 8 bushes lining the road and they are very prolific this year). "I hope you don't mind that I cut some. I'd love to pay for them with some sweet peas or some silver dollars." I looked at her while she smiled cheerfully at me. I told her, "Well, I would have preferred you ask me before you cut them. But ok, we can trade." We'll see if she comes back with her payment. But isn't that just weird?! Aww! Yeah, it's weird, but that's just sweet. I have a soft spot for crazy old women. (I think maybe because I see my future in them. :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Well, there ya go. I always drive into town and pick everyone's flowers after a bit of rum. :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: I'd rep you for this if I could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 And you said in an earlier post today that your friends don't initiate communication. Looks like this one does!! ;):lol: (JK) Jacqui This made me :lol:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 How old does one have to be to get away with stuff? :D I *need* to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Well, there ya go. I always drive into town and pick everyone's flowers after a bit of rum. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncmomo3 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 How old does one have to be to get away with stuff? :D I *need* to know! Excellent question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 How old does one have to be to get away with stuff? :D I *need* to know! Age isn't a factor -- you just have to *look* old enough to get away with it! And have one of those "sweet granny" smiles -- leaves me out. :D If you take your dog with you, you probably don't even have to look that old! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn of ns Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Weird AND wonderful. I love moments like that. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hmmm--you ever hear of the book "The Beach House" by Jane Green? I think she must have read it, and fashioned herself after the main character, but at least she wanted to pay for them. That, or she is a bit looney. Either way, it is weird! And nervey!!! I don't like the forgiveness thing--I am very into permission first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Jean, you just brought back a TOUGH memory for me!! When I was in 2nd grade I would have to walk by this man's perfectly tended rose garden that grew along his picket fence next to the sidewalk...they were champion prize roses...one day I just could not help myself and picked one of the largest blooms...I was so proud to take it home and give it to my mother. My mother was telling me how important it was that I ask before taking anything just because I liked it...I was CRUSHED..she made me go back to the gentleman and tell him what I had done...it really broke my heart to do that...I couldn't stand him being upset with me...and I had really hoped my mom would be so happy with the rose I had picked for her instead of making a lesson out of it for me..I know she was right, but I still cringe to this day thinking of the looong walk back to his house to tell him what I had done. OUCH!! :) I sure wish I'd had some rum on that walk back! :) Just kidding, I'm a teetotaler anywhoo!!! :) Thanks for the story! And send me some of those blooms!!! :) Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hey, at least she knocked on the door. When I was a kid, I used to love these white rocks in a neighbor's driveway. Anytime I went down the road on my bike, I'd stop and pocket a handful. LOL At least she came to the door. I hightailed it home before the neighbor caught me! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Aw, good for you for not flipping out. I am in the "elderly people are above certain societal norms" camp myself. I am in that camp too. though I have been looking forward to being old enough to" speak my mind" like my grandmother:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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