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An Attitude of finally had the right number. We Evidently, I do look like a senior
Gratitude eventually got the mess straightened citizen.
I’m grateful that we’re able to take
out.
by Valerie Nusbaum I’m grateful that our memories these trips, that we have a little cash
aren’t totally gone, that we’re still in the bank, and that some businesses
able to get around, and that the give old people a discount.
I can’t wrap my mind around the day. He went on to explain that the ladies at our bank don’t judge us. I am also grateful for MapQuest
fact that the holidays are almost here. ATM had spit out the card twice, Perhaps we should just give up and GPS, even though Randy often
A few minutes ago, we were sweating with the message that he was using on using the ATM; on our next argues with them and tells them how
and wishing for a break from the an incorrect PIN. He ranted that for outing, we stopped by the bank for wrong they are.
heat, and now we’re thinking about the last twenty years, he had been some cash. Randy was driving my A nice lady (whose name I didn’t
Thanksgiving dinner and what to buy using the same number and now that car. He got a little too close to the catch) visited us in our booth at
Uncle Frank for Christmas. Still, with number wouldn’t work. I asked what building and scraped the tire. I bit Colorfest. She saw our names on
Thanksgiving approaching, I should number he’d used and he rattled off my tongue and glared at him. He our tent banner and wanted to
acknowledge some things that I’m four digits ending in “9”. scowled back at me and proceeded to know if we were “that” Randy and
thankful for. “Well there’s the problem, dear. drop the ATM card out the window. Valerie from The Catoctin Banner.
Randy and I do a little traveling Our PIN ends in “3”. You just had a He couldn’t get the car door open I’m always hesitant to admit it until
in the fall. In recent years, we’ve brain freeze. Happens all the time to far enough to retrieve the card, and I find out if I’m in trouble, but this
done mostly day trips. Though, me,” I laughed. the swearing started. There was a lady said she enjoyed reading about
things don’t always go as smoothly We argued for a while, with each car behind us, so we couldn’t back us. That same day, a nice gentleman
as we’d like. One night, I glanced of us sticking to our story; however, up. I got out, walked around my car, named Russell visited us and told us
out the window and saw Randy’s in truth, neither of us could say for wedged myself between the car and that he, too, likes reading my column
truck pulling up out front. The door certain what our PIN number really the bank, and picked up the card. in The Banner.
flew open, and I looked up to see a is. I went upstairs and searched I called Randy a bad name, and I As always, I’m grateful and
scowling, fuming man. through our old rolodex in the hope apologized to the person behind us. amazed that anyone wants to read
“When did we change our PIN for that years ago I had written it down. That person shook his head and did the things I write, and I’m grateful
the ATM?” he fired off. I couldn’t find it there or in the file not look happy. for my relationships with The
“We didn’t,” I replied. cabinet. Then my brain turned on, We got our money and then drove Catoctin Banner, Catoctin Colorfest,
My hubby had gone out to run and I looked at Randy and blurted over to McDonald’s to get some and the Town of Thurmont.
some errands around town, one of out the correct number. Both of us drinks for the road. Randy ordered I’m grateful that my mother and
which was to get us some cash for had been wrong before. His face two senior Diet Cokes. When he my in-laws are still with us, and I’m
our trip to Pennsylvania the next cleared up, and he agreed that I pulled around to the window to pay, thankful for the years I had with my
the young lady took his money and dad. I appreciate my friends—old and
said, “You don’t look like a senior, new—and I’m grateful for family near
but ok. Congratulations. You’re and far. Food on the table, clothes
doing well.” on my back, freedom to come and
Randy spat out, “What the heck go, and so much more, are things I’m
does that mean? Should I have said, grateful for. Most of all, I’m grateful
‘Why, yes, I’m upright, I’m mobile, to have a partner who muddles
and some days I can make water!’” I through life with me. And, of course,
just looked out the window, hoping I’m thankful for Bill Blakeslee.
that our day would get better. After Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I
all, the young woman at McDonald’s hope you all have much for which to
hadn’t told me that I was doing well. be grateful.
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• Additions
Custom Homes & • Garages
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Bollinger Homes, LLC have been building custom homes,
building additions and remodeling for over 20 years in • Decks
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Fax 301.447.2704
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Emmitsburg, MD 21727
An Attitude of finally had the right number. We Evidently, I do look like a senior
Gratitude eventually got the mess straightened citizen.
I’m grateful that we’re able to take
out.
by Valerie Nusbaum I’m grateful that our memories these trips, that we have a little cash
aren’t totally gone, that we’re still in the bank, and that some businesses
able to get around, and that the give old people a discount.
I can’t wrap my mind around the day. He went on to explain that the ladies at our bank don’t judge us. I am also grateful for MapQuest
fact that the holidays are almost here. ATM had spit out the card twice, Perhaps we should just give up and GPS, even though Randy often
A few minutes ago, we were sweating with the message that he was using on using the ATM; on our next argues with them and tells them how
and wishing for a break from the an incorrect PIN. He ranted that for outing, we stopped by the bank for wrong they are.
heat, and now we’re thinking about the last twenty years, he had been some cash. Randy was driving my A nice lady (whose name I didn’t
Thanksgiving dinner and what to buy using the same number and now that car. He got a little too close to the catch) visited us in our booth at
Uncle Frank for Christmas. Still, with number wouldn’t work. I asked what building and scraped the tire. I bit Colorfest. She saw our names on
Thanksgiving approaching, I should number he’d used and he rattled off my tongue and glared at him. He our tent banner and wanted to
acknowledge some things that I’m four digits ending in “9”. scowled back at me and proceeded to know if we were “that” Randy and
thankful for. “Well there’s the problem, dear. drop the ATM card out the window. Valerie from The Catoctin Banner.
Randy and I do a little traveling Our PIN ends in “3”. You just had a He couldn’t get the car door open I’m always hesitant to admit it until
in the fall. In recent years, we’ve brain freeze. Happens all the time to far enough to retrieve the card, and I find out if I’m in trouble, but this
done mostly day trips. Though, me,” I laughed. the swearing started. There was a lady said she enjoyed reading about
things don’t always go as smoothly We argued for a while, with each car behind us, so we couldn’t back us. That same day, a nice gentleman
as we’d like. One night, I glanced of us sticking to our story; however, up. I got out, walked around my car, named Russell visited us and told us
out the window and saw Randy’s in truth, neither of us could say for wedged myself between the car and that he, too, likes reading my column
truck pulling up out front. The door certain what our PIN number really the bank, and picked up the card. in The Banner.
flew open, and I looked up to see a is. I went upstairs and searched I called Randy a bad name, and I As always, I’m grateful and
scowling, fuming man. through our old rolodex in the hope apologized to the person behind us. amazed that anyone wants to read
“When did we change our PIN for that years ago I had written it down. That person shook his head and did the things I write, and I’m grateful
the ATM?” he fired off. I couldn’t find it there or in the file not look happy. for my relationships with The
“We didn’t,” I replied. cabinet. Then my brain turned on, We got our money and then drove Catoctin Banner, Catoctin Colorfest,
My hubby had gone out to run and I looked at Randy and blurted over to McDonald’s to get some and the Town of Thurmont.
some errands around town, one of out the correct number. Both of us drinks for the road. Randy ordered I’m grateful that my mother and
which was to get us some cash for had been wrong before. His face two senior Diet Cokes. When he my in-laws are still with us, and I’m
our trip to Pennsylvania the next cleared up, and he agreed that I pulled around to the window to pay, thankful for the years I had with my
the young lady took his money and dad. I appreciate my friends—old and
said, “You don’t look like a senior, new—and I’m grateful for family near
but ok. Congratulations. You’re and far. Food on the table, clothes
doing well.” on my back, freedom to come and
Randy spat out, “What the heck go, and so much more, are things I’m
does that mean? Should I have said, grateful for. Most of all, I’m grateful
‘Why, yes, I’m upright, I’m mobile, to have a partner who muddles
and some days I can make water!’” I through life with me. And, of course,
just looked out the window, hoping I’m thankful for Bill Blakeslee.
that our day would get better. After Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I
all, the young woman at McDonald’s hope you all have much for which to
hadn’t told me that I was doing well. be grateful.
BOLLINGER HOMES, LLC
BOLLINGER HOMES, LLC
We specialize in... Custom Home Builder & Remodeler
• Additions
Custom Homes & • Garages
Remodeling • Patios
Bollinger Homes, LLC have been building custom homes,
building additions and remodeling for over 20 years in • Decks
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. • Concrete Walks
• Siding & Rooing
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE!
Phone 301.447.6917
Fax 301.447.2704
1 Creamery Way
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
