tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post6685811913565505927..comments2024-03-22T18:13:10.026-06:00Comments on On the Alberta/Montana Border: Mr. ScaryDiane Stringam Tolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-74491390756253997512019-11-29T10:53:11.132-07:002019-11-29T10:53:11.132-07:00I was confused as to what NTNPNN meant. I even go...I was confused as to what NTNPNN meant. I even googled it thinking it was some 'text speak' which I don't do.<br />DUMB DUMB DUMB me. lol<br />Call me Know-Nothing.nothoughtsnoprayersnonothinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050957744819107032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-22758910878498450652019-11-29T07:57:16.200-07:002019-11-29T07:57:16.200-07:00Of course there are exceptions. But 99%? They tota...Of course there are exceptions. But 99%? They totally respond!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-80088489082539367562019-11-29T07:56:27.768-07:002019-11-29T07:56:27.768-07:00Me, too. There are a lot of people I wish I'd ...Me, too. There are a lot of people I wish I'd gotten to know better. Hindsight. Am I right?!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-72416832090580415612019-11-29T07:55:12.516-07:002019-11-29T07:55:12.516-07:00Believe me, it was totally out of character. But i...Believe me, it was totally out of character. But it sure changed how I deal with people!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-79871094907403064282019-11-29T07:54:36.286-07:002019-11-29T07:54:36.286-07:00Thank you, Alana! It was unusual for me. But it su...Thank you, Alana! It was unusual for me. But it sure changed my life!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-59762700392442390592019-11-29T07:54:09.868-07:002019-11-29T07:54:09.868-07:00Thank you so much, MO!Thank you so much, MO!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-58989776429017855452019-11-29T07:53:58.495-07:002019-11-29T07:53:58.495-07:00Me, too, Laurie! From most uncomfortable to most e...Me, too, Laurie! From most uncomfortable to most enjoyable in under an hour. Who knew?!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-84352521746757852732019-11-29T07:53:25.062-07:002019-11-29T07:53:25.062-07:00It was unusual for me. I was a pretty timid kid wi...It was unusual for me. I was a pretty timid kid with strangers. But it sure changed my perspective!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-45462788298279624892019-11-29T07:52:47.240-07:002019-11-29T07:52:47.240-07:00I'm thinking you're right, NTNPNN!I'm thinking you're right, NTNPNN!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-37595018462652572272019-11-29T07:52:14.252-07:002019-11-29T07:52:14.252-07:00Oh, believe me, I was totally uncomfortable! ;)Oh, believe me, I was totally uncomfortable! ;)Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-15010582174938144152019-11-29T07:51:42.398-07:002019-11-29T07:51:42.398-07:00Thank you, Pennie! From this experience came my mo...Thank you, Pennie! From this experience came my motto: 'If you don't like someone, it's just because you don't know them!'Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-10631641311250605802019-11-28T16:40:00.383-07:002019-11-28T16:40:00.383-07:00Oh, and i thought you were going to say he was sca...Oh, and i thought you were going to say he was scary because his driving was terrible.<br /><br />That was a great lessons, i am glad i've also learned most people are just good people and if you smile and talk nicely to them, all is well.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-62922256749850756062019-11-27T21:37:14.715-07:002019-11-27T21:37:14.715-07:00If I'd known this 50+ years ago I might have g...If I'd known this 50+ years ago I might have got to know a couple of my teachers better. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-52331167514749051712019-11-27T18:56:45.556-07:002019-11-27T18:56:45.556-07:00I love this story - and the label, which is a whol...I love this story - and the label, which is a whole other perspective, isn't it? How wonderful that you were able to get the ball rolling and ended up with some new insights! I don't know if many 15 year olds would have been able to do that, actually. I know I wouldn't have been able to do it. It was all I could do to answer questions asked by the adults in the room :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-84262780836939524082019-11-27T17:17:42.087-07:002019-11-27T17:17:42.087-07:00If I had been the driver, I may have been scared o...If I had been the driver, I may have been scared of you - because I am about as introverted as they come. What you did was the perfect thing. Heartwarming, indeed. Alanahttp://ramblinwitham.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-44994239474343113032019-11-27T12:55:17.759-07:002019-11-27T12:55:17.759-07:00This was a good lesson learned. And a story well w...This was a good lesson learned. And a story well written. Charlotte (MotherOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01059356989361649639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-79243069711399208242019-11-27T12:28:28.499-07:002019-11-27T12:28:28.499-07:00Phew. Glad that story had a happy ending!Phew. Glad that story had a happy ending!Laurie Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065425057896134350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-85744125714594230642019-11-27T10:21:04.364-07:002019-11-27T10:21:04.364-07:00I am with nothoughtsnoprayersnonothing. And love ...I am with nothoughtsnoprayersnonothing. And love that you were able to conquer your fear. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-20225595261583940852019-11-27T09:41:18.717-07:002019-11-27T09:41:18.717-07:00It sounds like he was just as scared of you (a bea...It sounds like he was just as scared of you (a beautiful, mature got-it-all-together 15 year old in a red striped tee shirt)as you were of him. lol nothoughtsnoprayersnonothinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050957744819107032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-1660971589739953592019-11-27T09:02:46.041-07:002019-11-27T09:02:46.041-07:00This is a heartwarming story!! I love that you too...This is a heartwarming story!! I love that you took initiative and asked the first question! I would have been to uncomfortable to even speak.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440562006945054663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723327840869334395.post-14147150659951475182019-11-27T08:19:41.497-07:002019-11-27T08:19:41.497-07:00What a great don't-judge-a-book-by-its-cover s...What a great don't-judge-a-book-by-its-cover story! It's important to "visit" and get rid of preconceptions.www.pennienichols.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930288406294580221noreply@blogger.com