tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post7605705030868139754..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: Lunch on the LamEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-88254335150707452112013-04-16T13:00:34.097-07:002013-04-16T13:00:34.097-07:00I've never doubted it for a second!I've never doubted it for a second!Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-75718517700094124972013-04-16T12:59:07.891-07:002013-04-16T12:59:07.891-07:00Jen - I'm the waitress.
Hilary - I'm glad...Jen - I'm the waitress.<br /><br />Hilary - I'm glad just thinking about the champagne cheered her up! It also helped that she had your lovely visits to look forward to.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-15996102195220829712013-04-16T08:43:26.597-07:002013-04-16T08:43:26.597-07:00Hi Julie .. sounds like you will have some fun sto...Hi Julie .. sounds like you will have some fun stories here ... and when my mother couldn't eat or drink .. she'd always remember champagne!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-5434943361465561982013-04-15T06:01:34.155-07:002013-04-15T06:01:34.155-07:00your mom sounds adorable and easy to please, my mo...your mom sounds adorable and easy to please, my mom wants waitress service :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-9263883069542308182013-04-14T23:11:58.599-07:002013-04-14T23:11:58.599-07:00Nice to meet you Juliet, and I'll head over so...Nice to meet you Juliet, and I'll head over soon.Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-1437810416063690092013-04-14T18:37:35.905-07:002013-04-14T18:37:35.905-07:00Julie - I always read these stories to my mom befo...Julie - I always read these stories to my mom before I post them. Fortunately, they make her laugh too. I really appreciate your compliment, and I'll pass it on to my mom. Thanks Julie!<br /><br />Nick - It's a lot easier than going back and forth in the cold weather if we're in a store that doesn't serve food. The same applies to kids too. Thanks Nick!<br /><br />Melissa - We're very lucky to have each other. Thanks Melissa!<br /><br />Julie<br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-69530289684685185312013-04-14T17:05:22.752-07:002013-04-14T17:05:22.752-07:00Making memories with mom- wonderful. You are a lov...Making memories with mom- wonderful. You are a lovely daughter. This was a special idea and I am sure she knows how fortunate she is to have such a terrific daughter.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-69572681207811005162013-04-14T14:25:26.404-07:002013-04-14T14:25:26.404-07:00I was also reminded of packing a snack for your ki...I was also reminded of packing a snack for your kid on a day out. It's good that she doesn't have any qualms about where to eat - quite funny!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-74782243702839285442013-04-14T12:54:10.023-07:002013-04-14T12:54:10.023-07:00I'm probably not too far away from garters. Y...I'm probably not too far away from garters. Yep, I'm a hottie.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-78871813920763494462013-04-14T12:15:22.405-07:002013-04-14T12:15:22.405-07:00I knew I was going to love the post as soon as I r...I knew I was going to love the post as soon as I read that it was about your mom. Love her! The way you write about your relationship always makes me laugh. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-84925233246488483472013-04-14T11:24:19.402-07:002013-04-14T11:24:19.402-07:00Michelle - My mom is a young 78, but due to back s...Michelle - My mom is a young 78, but due to back surgery from spinal stenosis she has trouble getting around.Thanks Michelle, and I'm sure you would do the same.<br /><br />Mary - "Life is a picnic," and I'm right there chowing down with her!<br /><br />Susan - She has a detachable nylon bag for her incidentals plus a seat. For longer excursions we use a portable wheel chair.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-71310537038526519782013-04-14T08:17:30.595-07:002013-04-14T08:17:30.595-07:00Ha, your mum and her walker conjures up the best i...Ha, your mum and her walker conjures up the best image. Does her walker have a little basket in front that she can keep her snacks? (and shopping)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186491465911432817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-40408674256157238132013-04-14T07:39:20.607-07:002013-04-14T07:39:20.607-07:00Too funny, I can picture you whipping out the good...Too funny, I can picture you whipping out the goodies at any given spot. Life's a picnic!<br /><br /><a href="http://maryaalgaard.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-25002287646970141262013-04-14T04:20:14.095-07:002013-04-14T04:20:14.095-07:00Your mom sounds blessed to have such a wonderful d...Your mom sounds blessed to have such a wonderful daughter!<br />She does sound like a cute old lady!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-68814965492235689562013-04-14T01:34:34.851-07:002013-04-14T01:34:34.851-07:00Aw thanks Rosalind! You're such a good mother...Aw thanks Rosalind! You're such a good mother that I'm sure you won't have any problems in that department. Hopefully, you'll always remain strong and independent. I really wish that I was more organized, but it's nice that you think I am. Thanks again Rosalind!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-34561860963052395542013-04-14T01:08:20.310-07:002013-04-14T01:08:20.310-07:00You're so well organised and an amazing daught...You're so well organised and an amazing daughter. I hope I'm blessed with such daughterly care when I get older.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-17537483612410305092013-04-14T00:07:38.886-07:002013-04-14T00:07:38.886-07:00Kriti - I really do enjoy our walks together. Hope...Kriti - I really do enjoy our walks together. Hope things settle down for you. Thanks Kriti!<br /><br />Rum Punch Drunk - When you put it that way I feel like the cartoon character Yogi Bear. He always went on picnics with his sidekick Boo Boo! My mom is really funny, and I could've written A to Z all about her. Thanks RPD!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-17113027422827743812013-04-13T23:51:27.865-07:002013-04-13T23:51:27.865-07:00What a great idea to carry your picnic bag with yo...What a great idea to carry your picnic bag with you when going out, it saves on the cost too because you don't have to keep buying food and drinks whilst traveling everywhere. Your mother sounds really funny, eating her sandwiches everywhere and anywhere without a care in the world :)Rum-Punch Drunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531893705181077869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-4827136325546186342013-04-13T21:23:41.219-07:002013-04-13T21:23:41.219-07:00A nice walk with mama...it could be the best walk ...A nice walk with mama...it could be the best walk I could wish for today in midst of all the fake impressions of a choc-a-block schedule...!!<br />Liked it!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-40406739629413031972013-04-13T18:52:29.127-07:002013-04-13T18:52:29.127-07:00Lexa - I'm sure that's not the only chuckl...Lexa - I'm sure that's not the only chuckling they would be doing if they saw me in a changing room!<br /><br />Mark - She still eats, but is more of a snacker. Thanks Mark!<br /><br />Al - My mom only has to be reminded to eat when she's busy shopping, or going to appointments. Do you wear garters to hold up those black socks? Now that's really making a fashion statement with short shorts!<br /><br />Lynn - That would be a great skit for Betty White's Off Their Rockers show. It's kind of a Punk'd for old people, but worse. You were a wonderful daughter too Lynn, and you'll always be an incredible friend.<br /><br />Julie<br /><br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-136010201950099952013-04-13T14:52:20.654-07:002013-04-13T14:52:20.654-07:00Jewels, have Momma K be a rebel just 1 day. Pack s...Jewels, have Momma K be a rebel just 1 day. Pack some Oreos on Dentist day, get that hygienist to really earn his/her money. You both will be giggling before and after. Just some food for thought. You are one heck of a daughter my dear sister/friend.Lamp Chophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321859594245438475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-55813222207013912432013-04-13T14:50:57.418-07:002013-04-13T14:50:57.418-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lamp Chophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321859594245438475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-43928756946982795262013-04-13T14:26:49.336-07:002013-04-13T14:26:49.336-07:00I can't imagine ever having to be reminded to ...I can't imagine ever having to be reminded to eat. Then again, I would never have imagined wearing black socks with sandals would be comfortable. So.....Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-29509585770195622272013-04-13T14:03:45.363-07:002013-04-13T14:03:45.363-07:00That's a great idea and even better since it h...That's a great idea and even better since it helps keep your mom eating like she should :)<br /><br /><a href="http://leftandwriteblog.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Left and Write</a>Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-71294752595839932112013-04-13T13:34:50.852-07:002013-04-13T13:34:50.852-07:00I love the insulated lunch bag - it's a clever...I love the insulated lunch bag - it's a clever idea and very clever of you to use it with your mom. If your mom is eating in changing rooms and shoe departments, I bet there are security personnel watching monitors and chuckling! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.com