A few funny things this week.

     I was in one of my businesses the other day. I decided to take a comfort stop. I opened the bathroom door and I heard this strange vibrating noise over the sink. At first I didn't see anything, Then, I realized that the large 4ft x 4ft mirror was falling toward me. I caught it in time and pushed it back in place. If it didn't make the noise it did I would have had it on my head. I went back out in the hall and a man in the next room said it happened to him earlier. OK!!! He said maybe He should call someone to fix it." That would be great!" I said. What I wanted to say was "Don't you think it would have been wise to call someone before it happened again???" I could just picture the mirror landing on my head. It would be more then 7 years bad luck!!

     That same day I was farther down the street getting ready to cross. I notice this couple on the other side waiting to cross. She had a small camera in her hand. Which, I thought she was taking a picture of the clock tower. When we passed each other she yelled toward me and says " I take your picture!!!" It made me laugh out loud and took the memory of the large mirror falling toward me away. At least for a few minutes.

     Yesterday I was turning into the YMCA. It was changed to a one way a few months ago. So, I get upset when people are coming toward you the wrong way. This time I felt I should do something about it. As I entered that day a large truck was going out the wrong way. I decided to block her a little and point to the sign to show her she was in the wrong. I motioned her to turn around and showed her my index finger stating "ONE WAY" as I moved my lips. She proceeded to get by me and all I heard was " A_ _ H_ _ _!!. I figure I did the right thing and hoped she learned her lesson. I was feeling proud of my actions., giving my self a high five and smiling!!! Until, I got to the entrance of the building on the other side. There at the exit area the electric company was blocking the street!!! OOOPPPPSSS!!!!!!

 The race fans are headed into town this week. So, things should get interesting. I will keep you posted!!

I still get missed!

     When I go on vacations or take a few days off I do get missed. Yes, I know it's hard to believe. I deliver this route almost 95% of the time and seeing a new carrier in my place throws you guys a curve ball. Just the other day I was delivering to one of my new customers after I got back from vacation and when I walked in I was talking to her and sorting out her letters. She in turn says "you are missed when your gone" I asked her why and she says that anyone else that delivered while I was off didn't say a word when they came in. I told her after being on the street so long you don't hesitate to say something as long as I'm working and moving. Where the subs are more concerned with getting the mail right. I also have my shortcuts and what the customer expects of me, my subs don't. So, the next time I am off don't hesitate to say something to the sub first.

     I have been delivering mail in the Gaffer District( Market and Bridge street businesses) for over 10 yrs. now. When I first started I delivered by address# and business name. As time went by I learned your first and last names. But, still after 10 yrs I don't know every one's name and to me I am "Mailman"," Postman" "Mail guy"  Etc. Which, I don't mind at all. A lot of you have let me into your lives, not afraid to tell a life story, happy, sad or funny. I have cried with you, laughed with you. We have jokingly swore at each other and called each other names out of fun, as long as customers aren't around to here us.

 
          To some of you have become my friends not my customers and that's the way I like it.
    

Relaxing Day!

      I have been busy the last few weeks with my  new grandson  I couldn't ask for a better baby. He eats, pees, poops and sleeps all night. I also have a granddaughter due in July. So, life is going to get busier. I will on the other hand get more baby picture practice. Because these photos will be priceless.

      I also have been busy taking pictures at a barrel race rodeo on the River Road in Corning. My great niece is a rider and I told her I would come out to take a "few" pictures. The few pictures turned out to be over a 1,000 and I was able to get 600 good to great shots. I have more shows to go to so that will keep me busy over the summer

   Today  I decided to skip eating lunch . I brought my camera and sat down on one of the benches on the street. I call them the   " Husband Benches" because, most of the time the husbands, boyfriends Etc. are sitting at them outside the major stores waiting for the spouses to shop.
     

I got quite a few photos of people going by and there were a lot due to the weather. As I sat down one of my friends I see daily wheeled up in his chair and chatted with me as I shot pictures.





We talked about daily stuff and happenings.











The approaching Glass Fest (more pictures)

 Tourists( I think I saw 4 different busses today) to how nice the weather was.





















 Finally my time was up to go back to work and finish my day.















Tomorrow is another day!

    


    

I was hit by a bus!!!

     Gotcha!! It wasn't a bus!! But, got you to look. I did though get hit by a teenager on a bicycle!!
     I was delivering my last house of the day, when I walked out onto the sidewalk and as I did a teen on his mountain bike slammed into me. He had to of been going at least 15- 20 mph. I was able to turn just in time to miss my special parts between my legs. His brake scraped my right thigh and his tire hit my  inside left thigh. I got knocked back onto to my bottom and he then finished by running over my right ankle and left shin.
     when I hit the concrete I was already yelling at the kid " ARE YOU THAT F_ING STUPID RIDING YOUR BIKE THAT FAST ON THE SIDE WALK!!!"" GET ON THE STREET!!" He then asks if I am all right. I looked at him and say "NO!! YOU HIT ME WITH YOUR BIKE!!" At that moment he decides to leave me there on the street. The barber from the shop comes out to see if I'm OK, a few seconds later another customer pulls up and a few seconds later three police cars pull up coming from another call.  I gave the police my statement as another officer went to find the kid. Turns out the "kid" was only 14. No charges! I ended up finishing my route and was sore for a few days.It just shows some kids have no common sense or respect.
     A few days later my wife and I were driving through Arbys' and a group of people were on the cross walk. I stopped to let them pass. Two boys were wrestling with each other with their backs to us. To get their attention that I was there I honked my horn, since they were throwing each other around. I didn't want them to fall in front of me as I started to move. I got by them to pull up to the drive thru and as I looked into my mirror the boys both shot double birds at me. Again, no respect!

    

 

What are you doing??

     It has been nice the last few days. Temps in the high 60's to 70's. I was able to don the shorts and sun hat. I still get asked " what are you doing with a camera? Shouldn't you be working?" But, I am getting more smiles at the camera. Now that it is nicer, I will be in Center way Square for my lunch break, "Working" with my camera.

     As for being asked what I am doing?! I have been asked that by many people even when it is obvious. I had a neighbor come out one day while I was on the roof . I had a hammer in one hand and a shingle in the other. He looks up and says" what are you doing? "  I looked down and say with a smile " I am about to paint the ceiling! Do you want to help? " Since he didn't like my answer, he proceeded to ask how long it would take to get rid of the debris around my house from the old shingles. I looked down and said with a smile " if you start loading it into the truck while I finish the ceiling it would get done quickly!" Apparently not a good answer. He went inside his home and I finished painting the ceiling. .

     Well, short and sweet today! I figured my short story was good enough for today. Enjoy the day and be safe.







    

Happy Easter!!

     Well, spring weather was around for a day. I was able to get out and enjoy my lunch break yesterday, walking around and  taking pictures.

 The bridge is getting done and people are out and about getting ready for Easter Sunday. Some of the pictures are from last weeks nice weather also.

It's good to see Dewey Storm getting around. There is a big benefit for him at the end of April to cover hospital and travel costs for his cancer treatment.  I hope everyone can make it. Check out the posters on Market Street for date and times. I will be donating some pictures for the silent auctions.

     As for Kathleen Richardson not seeing any robins yet, I did!! There were a dozen or so out on my walk to work the other day. Chirpping like crazy as if spring is out there somewhere or saying "who's  idea was it to come back here??!!"
     I will be getting some pictures around for Glass Fest here in Corning. I was meaning to do it last year but, had no time. I might not put a lot out only to have them not sell. But, I also have a site on Smugmug.com to purchase other prints I have done. The page needs some work so bare with me.
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     I hope everyone has a Happy Easter and enjoy some time with family and friends!!!