tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post4552484374732528732..comments2024-03-16T14:09:48.463-05:00Comments on our Uncity life: Toll Booth Collector Girl is TiredGirl Tornadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862625817473671noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-23835573371618868032010-06-29T13:58:00.618-05:002010-06-29T13:58:00.618-05:00Ha. Wow...I certainly admire your dedication to yo...Ha. Wow...I certainly admire your dedication to your unique job!!<br /><br />I actually wouldn't mind maybe doing it for a day to see what it's all about :)<br /><br />I can't wait to hear about the little adorable ball-o-fuzz in that picture ^.^Adaptable Kay https://www.blogger.com/profile/12057573235257128211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-908896999387142402010-06-29T08:13:10.046-05:002010-06-29T08:13:10.046-05:00I do the administrative work... well, I'm a fi...I do the administrative work... well, I'm a financial aid coordinator at a medical college. It's EXTREMELY emotionally stressful. It's really catching up with me, and I'm left with complete exhaustion. Last night, I was in bed by 8 pm, because I just couldn't stand it!<br />On another note - the kitty is absolutely ADORABLE!Misty DawnShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815037247940459349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-27870916765723163392010-06-27T17:08:29.985-05:002010-06-27T17:08:29.985-05:00interesting post..I have enjoyed catching uo with ...interesting post..I have enjoyed catching uo with your blogJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-10097663635894223972010-06-25T17:07:33.913-05:002010-06-25T17:07:33.913-05:002 compliments a day is good - but you deserve more...2 compliments a day is good - but you deserve more :)TONY LETTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866408229170706032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-2202631989797449202010-06-25T09:48:27.302-05:002010-06-25T09:48:27.302-05:00Sounds like hard work to me sweetie and I couldn&#...Sounds like hard work to me sweetie and I couldn't take that "bee" issue since I'm allergic to those little monsters. Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see pics.Crone and Bear Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237086233125229191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-87086574377938970292010-06-24T00:43:21.344-05:002010-06-24T00:43:21.344-05:00Oh, I love little kitties. And, I can believe how ...Oh, I love little kitties. And, I can believe how tedious the toll booth must be. Came through Houston the other day and the toll booth lady seemed to have answered my question a million times before. <br /><br />"Does this connect to 290?" <br /><br />"Six miles down the road." Delivered with a smile. I was grateful for her patience as I was lost and hopeful I was on the Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-3850981009193214652010-06-23T23:31:33.285-05:002010-06-23T23:31:33.285-05:00"I will say that I've discovered 90% of t..."I will say that I've discovered 90% of the people in our world are friendly, nice and polite." Now THAT'S refreshing and really nice to hear!<br /><br />And what a beautiful little kitty :-)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-27438105484393441862010-06-23T15:00:30.217-05:002010-06-23T15:00:30.217-05:00Susan I almost emailed a youtube video of a loud n...Susan I almost emailed a youtube video of a loud noisy "racing truck" the other day but I didn't. I must be mellowing in my "old age" LOLJoe Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960458164425338569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-53125475317561398282010-06-23T11:52:49.213-05:002010-06-23T11:52:49.213-05:00Funny - I always thought this seemed like a decent...Funny - I always thought this seemed like a decent gig myself. Thanks for the awakening!Life With Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466234787177577152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-90324148773810698932010-06-22T11:40:55.180-05:002010-06-22T11:40:55.180-05:00Okay, first of all: aawwwww how very very cute!
...Okay, first of all: aawwwww how very very cute!<br /><br /><br /><br />As far as I know we don't have toll roads in the Netherlands. I've never had to pay at a toll booth anyway. Oh yes, once, but that was in Great Britain. We pay road tax, people who drive big heavy cars pay more than the ones who drive around in little nutshells. <br /><br />It's nice (and very important) that you Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288856854422999687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-48697578114199787522010-06-22T05:33:04.153-05:002010-06-22T05:33:04.153-05:00what an optimistic post... make lemonade, enjoy th...what an optimistic post... make lemonade, enjoy the good things and water off a ducks back for the 10%Inspired by eRecipeCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104173871760979364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-89237924908872095852010-06-21T22:34:24.926-05:002010-06-21T22:34:24.926-05:00Very interesting -- I don't believe we have ve...Very interesting -- I don't believe we have very many toll booths in Minnesota -- I've only been on one once or twice and I believe it was an honor system -- drop the change in the machine and away you go....Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-63698708472127912992010-06-21T21:48:42.515-05:002010-06-21T21:48:42.515-05:00Ooh, I always wondered what it would be like to wo...Ooh, I always wondered what it would be like to work in a toll booth. I'm glad to hear that you don't let the 10% of crazy people ruin the job for you. I'm also glad that it's so few...<br /><br />I can't wait to see photo perspectives!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302700145350385530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-2375402057208385002010-06-21T21:36:58.919-05:002010-06-21T21:36:58.919-05:00I am sure it is not very glamorous all the time..y...I am sure it is not very glamorous all the time..you may get some great photos..that is one cute kitten:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-20811825922722167522010-06-21T21:31:42.236-05:002010-06-21T21:31:42.236-05:00I assumed that was a challenging job, and I hope y...I assumed that was a challenging job, and I hope you get into the swing of it--so there will be less aches and pains.<br /><br />Looking forward to the photo impressions as always.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-25672312463919854152010-06-21T20:30:06.430-05:002010-06-21T20:30:06.430-05:00Susan, I’m glad to hear that all is well. When fo...Susan, I’m glad to hear that all is well. When folks fall off the grid without notice, it’s usually not a good thing but in your case it was a wonderful thing. I’m sure there will be thousands of pictures for Grandma to view during the first few months. <br /><br />The toll booth job sounds a little tense with traffic coming all the time. The benefits sound great. I must agree that the toll Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00571521947867768070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-3441091881390874652010-06-21T19:22:28.646-05:002010-06-21T19:22:28.646-05:00Certainly I've never worked in a toll booth, b...Certainly I've never worked in a toll booth, but I can tell you from someone who has been through many, NOTHING made my day/night like a kind toll booth operator with a smile and kind words when I was away from home and in a hurry and annoyed that I had to take the time to stop at a toll booth. When I traveled to Topeka, KS every single Sunday night, and back to the Kansas Airport every basicliving@backtobasicliving.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07782631124134813311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-37562401265861630432010-06-21T18:37:27.524-05:002010-06-21T18:37:27.524-05:00Different AND with benefits...awesome! I look for...Different AND with benefits...awesome! I look forward to hearing more about it, and especially about the kitty cat!Wander to the Waysidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056931538024315352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-49959912597227507352010-06-21T16:20:23.935-05:002010-06-21T16:20:23.935-05:00Thanks for sharing! I'm glad 90% of the people...Thanks for sharing! I'm glad 90% of the people are being nice to you. www.trilingualdiva.blogspot.comRoni Faidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456586129002566632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-75710249334530518222010-06-21T15:43:17.655-05:002010-06-21T15:43:17.655-05:00Wow, sounds like an adventure for now, but that it...Wow, sounds like an adventure for now, but that it might grow old after a couple of years. But by then you'll be rolling in the dough and won't need to work, right? :)<br /><br />The new kitten is so cute; can't wait to read the story.Cindy Beck, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915624341543651886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-3768462778671283392010-06-21T15:11:32.135-05:002010-06-21T15:11:32.135-05:00Do some good stretching before you go in, get a sm...Do some good stretching before you go in, get a small step stool, those rubber snap together kid floor mats work good...protect your back...a public service message for a public servant:)Jody Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02822023313529125586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-19580502364844466442010-06-21T13:14:32.382-05:002010-06-21T13:14:32.382-05:00There is actually such a thing as a bee truck? Yi...There is actually such a thing as a bee truck? Yikes!!! And they come from Texas???? Eeeewwww!<br /><br />Hopefully you will get used to the standing and leaning and stretching and you won't tire out as easy. Those benefits will be worth it in the long run.<br /><br />I'll be looking for your photos of work and the kitty story.<br /><br />Talk to you soon!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01321004025251957006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-33115905645190988372010-06-21T11:47:11.414-05:002010-06-21T11:47:11.414-05:00We don't have turnpikes here. I had my first e...We don't have turnpikes here. I had my first experience with them when I went to the US Nationals in Tulsa last year. It was a lot to absorb for a newbie who didn't know where she was going. My MapQuest directions didn't explain although they did make the turnpike reference. What a crazy trip.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-16090523482548614802010-06-21T10:59:38.750-05:002010-06-21T10:59:38.750-05:00sounds like an intersting and busy job...cant wait...sounds like an intersting and busy job...cant wait to see photos...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745604261113221887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735790936343525081.post-17154030083220666592010-06-21T10:32:14.409-05:002010-06-21T10:32:14.409-05:00Oh, my....my feet and back hurt enough without sta...Oh, my....my feet and back hurt enough without standing all day. I feel for you, but it does sound like an interesting job. Can't wait to see the photos you will be posting, very interesting indeed!!! :-)<br />Can you sit on a stool? would that help?jane augensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053766605374583376noreply@blogger.com