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Izzy_*now*

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The stranger down my street---
« on: April 25, 2008, 06:22:59 PM »
--is a woman with silver hair but a very 'tough'-looking face. I see her on the sidewalk outside the condo building as tho' lying in wait--

First time we met) was a short conversation about disabilities, but I don't know what hers might be, as I didn't expect to be seeing her again.

Second time we met) was a little longer conversation about odds and ends and more about disabilities and the difference between our Federal Disability Plan and the Provincial Plan. She is on the latter, I receive the former.

Third time we met) she began to become more personal, told me she owes the Gov't over $2,000.00 because she had too much money in the bank, and has been cut off her cheques until she pays $$$ back. Too much info for me without expecting that the next question will be "Could you lend me the money?" I excused myself with gbroceries and frozen food.

Today I was downtown selling jewelery, depositing the cheque into my bank and on my way back to do some other errands when suddenly, there she was again, but on the street corner---

Said to me, "There she is !What are you up to?"
I felt uncomfortable, raised and eyebrow, smiled a ½ smnile , said, "...different things... " and rolled right along.

Somehow I cannot connect to her and hope she is not expecting a friendship....I would  NOT be able to do it!

Just a post about annoying people,,,,......................... I will handle her.

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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2008, 06:32:50 PM »
Is she another homeless person, Izz?

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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2008, 06:42:14 PM »





Hi Iz,

I think in shaking down negative feeling encounters  it is  wise to  not make the assumption that the other person is equipped with pure, unadulterated sanity.  I don't mean that cruelly.  What I mean is that the person may be on the cusp between seeming normal and not normal on account something we may not be aware of.  There are a number of diseases like Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Aspberger, and varying stages of organic brain diseases that cause people to seem 'off' a little.  Not saying we shouldn't be cautious, only that putting that possibility into the mix might help when  trying to understand the actions of another.  

tt


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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2008, 06:49:57 PM »
Oh No!!! Lighter

She lives in a condo there! She is just outside a lot to have me run into her. The other end of the block from my apartment building. Apts and condos all along the street......... and about 3 houses-------------probably worth a fortune!

A lot of trees
like a residential street and then she is away down by the red X and that is where my other street crosses  and is for all the businesses I need. 7 min. roll to the corner. I wore my watch and timed myself today.

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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2008, 06:52:11 PM »
Curiouse that she's waiting for you, Izz.

Careful.

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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2008, 08:39:34 PM »
Iz,

Is she really annoying, in and of herself? Or is it just annoying to you that you can't get past that corner without encountering her outside?

Just curious :)

Carolyn

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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2008, 08:58:18 PM »
Actually both CH

I do that stretch on an average of once a week, and I wouldn't doubt, but cannot remember, that it is always Friday. I never even think of her when I don't see her. When we are in contact she is just annoying. I expect she is harmless but sometimes we just cannot 'fit' with someone else.

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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2008, 09:49:08 PM »
Thanks, Izzy.

According to the "How To Become An Adult" book (which is fantastic, by the way - Dandylife here referred to it awhile back)...
I get the impression that when we find people to be annoying, it's because they demonstrate some trait or characteristic which we have not yet owned within ourselves.

Ya think?

Carolyn

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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2008, 12:08:49 AM »
It's nice to see your street, Izz...so green.
Glad you have a pretty walkway for your outings...

Is the town pretty too?

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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2008, 12:38:19 AM »
This is a very pretty town/city

We have a Japanese Garden right downtown, not far from me and I'm near the lake
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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2008, 12:39:47 AM »
Thanks, Izzy.

According to the "How To Become An Adult" book (which is fantastic, by the way - Dandylife here referred to it awhile back)...
I get the impression that when we find people to be annoying, it's because they demonstrate some trait or characteristic which we have not yet owned within ourselves.

Ya think?

Carolyn

not in this case
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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2008, 12:41:56 AM »
It's very beautiful Izz.
How cold does it get in the winter?

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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2008, 01:21:40 PM »
"pure, unadulterated sanity" - tt, you crack me up lol

I would be wary, too, if I suspected the woman was going to ask me for money and then perhaps begin to hound me.
"An unexamined life is a wasted life."
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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #13 on: April 26, 2008, 02:38:24 PM »
I don't pay attention to exact temperatures, but less cold (and far less snow) than other Canadian parts, and hotter in summer than other Canadian parts, although less humid, so bearable.

My Shanghri-la, I call it.
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Re: The stranger down my street---
« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2008, 03:28:02 PM »
Iz,

Wow it is really pretty there and your pics of your grandchildren are adorable.  The one  looked like my son at that age but he had flaming red hair.  Although now he would like to put green streaks into it.  He would look like a Xmas tree. 8) :lol:

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