That Made My Day - General Discussion Discussion

[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

This question takes me back to my car crash a month ago. The sound of the crash was so horrid I was convinced that my car wouldn't be drive-able. It turned out that all I had was a vertical crack in my bumper. Talk about being relieved... The other guy, not as lucky, although he could still drive his car.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

I remember you telling that story.
Bad you had the accident but good your car wasn't that bad.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Yeah, that was not a good time. Hoping my insurance rates don't go up since "we" had to pay 50% of his repair costs.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

I've heard some bad stories about insurance companies.
I'm sure if you've been a good customer you should be fine.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

I haven't had a claim since I was in high school, and back then I was probably on my parents' insurance.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

I think you'll be ok.

I just remembered I once looked on our state unclaimed property site and found
I had 5 checks out there.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Really? How much $$ total? That'd make my day!

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

Most of them were small.
It was less than $200 total.

Still kind of cool though.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Definitely cool!

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[–] Padeen (6459) 6 years ago

Did you back into his car or did the he drive into you? Usually if someone hits your car, your in no way responsible.

I had a Domino's driver rear end me because the idiot was lighting up a cig and not paying attention. I got my mechanic to jury rig the bumper and I ended up with a little profit.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

We "met" in the middle of an intersection. The police officer who filed the report said there is no way to place blame because neither of us know who got to the intersection first.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

Things like that never happen to me. It's more like, "That ruined my day!"

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

You have defied gravity.
Doesn't get much better than that.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

Well, I guess I can die now...

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

So you never looked in the fridge and found one more piece of Gouda that you thought was gone?
Or found something that you've thought you've lost?

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

There's always someone who has eaten it.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

I'm sure you've made it to the bathroom without stepping on a spider.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

I'm pretty sure I ate a fly the other day.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

lol. I don't even want to ask what you were doing.

You're complaining about free food?
I know from experience that doesn't sound like you.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

Nothing enters my mouth without getting my permission first.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

So you invited the fly in.
How did this ruin your day.

Guess my invitation got lost in the mail.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

Obviously the sneaky bastard found a way to enter without my permission. Won't happen again, I can assure you that!

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

Wasn't sure.
I think americans must have a different definition of the word nothing.

How can you really blame him though?

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

Well, I hope he enjoyed the ride! He did eventually leave through the back door.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

I'm sure it was the journey of a lifetime.
A bit jealous to be honest.

Could have been worse.
Imagine if you didn't lock the back door and he left through the front door.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

You tell me. I don't have much of an imagination.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

Unless you're a German teacher I'm not talkin.

sprechen sie deutsch?

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

I'm fine, thank you.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

Thought so.
You can only fool me about 137 times but I eventually get it.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

That seems like a fitting end to another thread derailment!

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

It's always a little disappointing derailing my own thread.
Good practice though.
As usual, thanks for the memories.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

Hopefully it gave you some things to use for the next "Who said that?" thread.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

It's already in the works.
It makes a great Christmas present!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Oh no you can't!! What will we do??

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

I will bequeath my basement to MovieChat!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Not good enough, lady. You have to stay here and suffer with the rest of us! 😉

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

It's starting to feel an awful lot like my basement!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Can I ask, why are you still up? Isn't it very late where you are? Not that I want you to go away, but...

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

I'm a restless night owl. I always have trouble sleeping. But especially on a hot night like tonight!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

I'm a night owl, too. I'm lucky if I get to bed before 3 am!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Don't let it ruin your day, Stratego! Chin up!

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

Talking about chins, I was wondering the other day if I should use Glen or Ellyn as an abbreviation of your username?🤔

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Doesn't matter. I'm not easily offended. GE is fine. Not sure what chins has to do with it, though. 🙂

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

Nothing, really. Except for that emoji that rubs his chin with his hand while thinking!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

🤔 I kind of like that one.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

I don't have that one on my phone or computer!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Where to you get your emojis? I get mine from https://coolsymbol.com/emojis/emoji-for-copy-and-paste.html but I'm not on a smart phone - just a laptop.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

I'm using an old smart phone at the moment which doesn't seem to have as many emojis. My computer doesn't even show any emojis on this site! The emoji I just copy-pasted from that link is simply a big square!: 🤔.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Don't you just hate that? You'd think by now that smart phones would have caught up, even if they're old.

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

I hate all technological devices. We don't get along.😬

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

My saying is, "technology is great when it works, but when it doesn't..."

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[–] Stratego (29397) 6 years ago

...it sucks big time. Which is pretty much every day!😠

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[–] GlenEllyn (21162) 6 years ago

Exactly!

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[–] Catbookss (13664) 6 years ago

Yesterday running errands, I ran into a woman with a dobie mix, and asked if I could meet the pup. The woman was pleased, very friendly, and we ended up chatting for a while about dogs, rescues, and so on.

The dog was an older girl, rescued when she was only 6 months, and so sweet!

All of this pretty much made my day, but the cherry on top was when I said goodbye, the pup licked my nose with the most delicate and gentle lick you can imagine. Melted my 💓

I'm sure you're shocked mine has to do with dogs or animals!

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

That story gave me chills.
So adorable!

Who would have thought when you left the house that something like that would happen to you.

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[–] Catbookss (13664) 6 years ago

I know. What are the chances I'd run into someone with a dog, and conversation would ensue?

But that kiss, that was memorable.

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

I'm sure it's a sign that something good will be happening.

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[–] Catbookss (13664) 6 years ago

I might go a-dog-hunting next week ;)

No bows or axes will be involved!

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

I didn't know that was possible.
Without axes? Really? Who knew!

I can feeeeeel it!

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 6 years ago

The small baby chicken I thought he wouldn't made it,but after a few hours later he's still kickin'!

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[–] godewey (16472) 6 years ago

Excellent.
It's always the small things that can make your day.

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[–] sslssg (29211) 3 years ago

You are so missed. Seeing your old posts today was the first good surprise.

I had another great surprise the other night. I went to a new Indian restaurant and the food was amazing. I was already planning my return and messaging some friends that they had to try it, and the owner came over to see how we liked the meal. To my surprise she was the owner of my old favourite restaurant, which she had sold about 9 years ago,and the new owners wrecked it. I'd been looking for years for food as good as what I got there. Finding it again was great.

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[–] pjpurple@verizon.net (5530) 3 years ago

I always like to hear, "That made my day" if I do or say something nice. It makes MY day.

One time I was in the bank and chatting with the teller who was waiting on me. For some reason, she found what I said to be hilarious and she laughed.
She said, '"Thanks I needed that. It made my day."

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