First up, the man in the bank this morning. The man standing behind me in the bank to be precise.
I do sincerely(ish) apologise for inconveniencing you so much by going into the bank to do some business banking. I do realise that it was 'bloody ridiculous' that it took so long, and that 'you really would have gone in the other line if you had realised', and to explain 'what on earth was going on' - I had some banking to do. It was complicated. It took a while. I am sure you will be pleased to know that the teller was ever so nice. Helpful. Pleasant. You would have found out for yourself if you hadn't stormed off.
And the next apology goes to the man who (due to my uncanny lip reading ability) called me a number of names on the back road on my way back from town. I apologise for going round the corner at the same time as you. I am so sorry that it seemed to take you by surprise. I understand that there was no way you could have known I was there due to the high hedges (likewise I must add) - but I would like to point out that you were on my side of the road!
Just a thought - when you are going round a left hand bend and can't see what is coming you might not want to hug the very far right hand side of the bend if you are not prepared for the chance that someone might be coming the other way. But I do realise that I seemed to have put a dent in your mood (but not your car) so therefore I issue this apology.
If anyone else feels they are owed an apology please let me know. I shall add you to the list.
Meanwhile, I have the binding made for the Siblings quilt...
... and decided to compare some DMC perle cotton to my eBay bought stash. The first thing that I noticed - when not swooning at the sheer beauty of these colours - was that while the DMC was about twice as expensive, it also had about twice as much on the spool. Now there's something to think about! The perle cotton is sitting on a metre of charcoal Kona. I thought that I might need some to try out some of the ideas lurking in the dark corners of my mind. Thanks for the amazingly quick service from Annie, at The Village Haberdashery, once again.
And finally, I stumbled upon these ribbons while I was running errands about town this morning. I couldn't resist. I have no purpose for them yet - but I really needed to have some, just in case.
Now, I must go. Meatloaf to make. Binding to attach. And I am sure that I will come up with more people to apologise to before the day is done. I just seem to be annoying people today.
Susan
oh dear poor you. Sounds like quite a day.
ReplyDeleteOn the plus side at least you have lovely ribbons & pearl cotton to cheer yourself up with :)
Well if you will go into the bank with your fruit machine winnings what do you expect? Do you feel better now? I hope so. Love the labels and need to talk to you about the spools. Hope this afternoon is better.
ReplyDeleteOh my...so sorry the grumps are out in force today. I'm sure they would appreciate your appologies...NOT...but I do. You made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteLove the ribbons!
I am pretty sure I am due an apology. You had those yummy perle cottons sent to your home and not mine....I am sure it was just a minor oversight :-) Have a great rest of the day!
ReplyDeleteI feel for you (although you made me laugh). I like to imagine the force of sympathy generated by your post having a karmic effect on bank man and road man right about now.
ReplyDeleteYou did make me laugh! Sometimes people are just impossible aren't they! It's good that you can take it all with a shrug and laugh about it. Mind you, I think I'd have had words with the man on the wrong side of the road - that's seriously dangerous!
ReplyDeleteToo funny! Isn't it bizarre the way people behave when they are feeling all important?
ReplyDeleteLoving your perle cotton. I'm a fan of Anchor perle as well as DMC.And those ribbons are screaming 'Retreat"!
oh honey. not all people are nutters. go back to your sewing room...it's happy in there.
ReplyDeletethat ribbon has NAME TAG SWAP written all over it! no "made in britain" for me, please :)
Ah though you do apologise beautifully, I dont ever want to earn one... lol
ReplyDeleteSome people just have "I'm more important than anyone" syndrome. It must be quite a shock for them to discover that they aren't. Poor sods.
ReplyDeleteI love the ribbon, please let us know from whence it came!! My ordering finger is itchy!! LOL
Hope the rest of the day is unapologetic.
Cheers
Lush
London, UK
Thank god I've never been caught tutting in the queue behind you!
ReplyDeleteSome people re just mean...I hope you are having a better evening. The thread colors are pretty, and I still like your purple quilt.
ReplyDeleteurgh the silly sods!! Some people are just so miserable. The perle makes me smile and hopefully brought joy to your day, along with the super cute ribbons! Enjoy your meatfloaf :)
ReplyDeleteDidn't you know that they were very important men? No? No one else did either - they are just bullies! The binding, ribbons and perle are just lovely. Sit and sew, whilst shutting out the big bad world for a while. You will soon regain your well being. Di xo
ReplyDeletegoodness me WHAT were you thinking... going into the bank to do BANKING!! How could you? AND to be on your own side of the road!! I am surprised at you... notice each time it was a MAN... just saying xx love the ribbon xx
ReplyDeleteVery funny - needed that - thank you xx
ReplyDeleteI am ashamed to say I am one of those people! I am so impatient, and everything that annoys me is always someone else's fault, and my language when annoyed would make a docker blush! I am a lovely person really, I just have no patience *must learn self-control* That said, I am a teacher, and I have endless patience with the kids. Maybe it gets used up, I have none let over for out of school!
ReplyDeleteOh that was so good I had to read it out loud.x
ReplyDeletehilarious, I love a bit of sarcasm! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou do seem to attract the nutters!! I hope tomorrow is a nut-free zone! I love your new purchases!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got that off your chest! You have a wonderful sense of humor! Love the ribbon! Made in Britain would look great on a Zakka pincushion (for Retreat???)
ReplyDeleteI demand an apology for you making me laugh maniacally and scaring my poor flatmate - he's derranged enough as it is...
ReplyDeleteA couple of close calls there I'd say! What a funny post! Love those ribbons - I've a feeling they might make an appearance at a certain weekend?? Btw, do you have a recipe for meatloaf? I've tried a few but not much success with the rabble so far! Jxo
ReplyDeleteHow many bloody times must I ask you to put a hilarity disclaimer at the top of your posts when you’re going to make me laugh out loud while Im drinking coffee first thing in the morning . I am utterly fed up with wiping coffee off my desk, my monitor , and the floor. Sheesh !
ReplyDeleteI love those ribbons. Why cant I ever find gorgeous ribbons that I have no use for . You owe me an apology too!
Hmm doing banking in the bank, who knew! You do seem to be a magnet for "interesting" people, thanks for the laugh first thing in the morning.
ReplyDeleteThose ribbons look lovely, great buy!
I would love to read your OSCAR speech!
ReplyDeletePoor you - tomorrow should be a better day!
Askholes the pair of them! Love the ribbon and the perle.
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, you do make me giggle...it really winds me up when people are un-necessarily rude, so I can very much identify with you! Lovely perles, one day, when I have more time, I might invest :) x
ReplyDeleteAnd this is why we're friends.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice that you remind me every so often that you are truly a Canadian! Lucky thing you hug the road, please drive carefully as it seems some people are too busy mouthing off to think about driving. Nice threads you have there.
ReplyDeleteoh Susan I lol'd when I read your post! I have had days like that when I just seem to annoy the world! Some people are just plain rude and the world seems to revolve around them! I used to work in customer service pre kids and boy what an eye opener. They were worse over the phone than in person. Horrible people. :((
ReplyDeleteLove the Perle as always and I have some kona charcoal coming too which I am excited about as I have never used it before :) xx
Oh Susan, I do wish you'd learn to behave and stop inconveniencing people with your selfishness!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that ribbon...
ha ha, great post: thank you
ReplyDeleteYou sounds like me...I had a lady turn into me at full speed on a blind corner...I hope she read my lips, "SLOW DOWN"..honest, that's what I said. I had to be good there were minors in the car :o)
ReplyDeleteYep, I needed that dose of sarcastic Susan at her best this morning... Miss you. Love the quilt!!!
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