who do you talk to???

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:59 am

Why ? Why do you ask ?

What have people been telling you ?

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:27 am

Me too Jimbo, always have done.

Walking past peeps, smilin and say hello, see the look of sheer delight in some faces makes me feel good. Hell I might be the only person they got to speak to that day or smile at. Costs nothing but dividends are plenty.:-6

Were are the normal ones Jimberooo, eh who said that:-3:-2:D

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:32 am

I talk to everyone. The downside is, quite a few times, I've been trapped in conversations with total lunatics because of it. :wah: It starts out with a friendly hello and then I get to hear their medical problems, their family problems, or the miracles in their lives.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:43 am

I talk to everyone but then again that's normal in Texas, everybody is friendly here! :-6

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:47 am

its quite normal for strangers to talk to each other up here in the North of England,

sometimes when i have been down south,(near London) people look at me like im mad if i just ask them a question like could you tell me where the nearest newsagent is?:-3:wah:

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:24 am

My dad was a talker. He never met a stranger. After he retired he visited one of a number of coffee shops each morning talking to other older people, young people, young gals, he didn't care. When he died there were several hundred at his visitation. 2/3rds of the people at his visitation were strangers to the rest of the family, but they knew him from morning coffee.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:35 am

I talk to everyone, even my cat.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:04 am

Ive changed the voice on my GPS to a woman with a British accent and I frequently speak to her.

Are you sure ?

That doesnt seem right !

I hope you know what youre doing !

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:13 am

hoppy;942811 wrote: My dad was a talker. He never met a stranger. After he retired he visited one of a number of coffee shops each morning talking to other older people, young people, young gals, he didn't care. When he died there were several hundred at his visitation. 2/3rds of the people at his visitation were strangers to the rest of the family, but they knew him from morning coffee.

Sounds so much like my dad, everywhere he went he knew someone. We didn't know so many people at his funeral and the line during the visitation went around the block...and for the procession to the cemetary, cops had to block off some major intersections because there were so many cars.

Me, I'll talk to people unless hubby is with...he talks to everyone and I can't get a word in edgewise. :wah:

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:14 am

jimbo, you sound alot like my husband. I don't think he's eer met a stranger. Its people like you who make this world a better place.

911 · Post by **911** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:36 am

Nearly every morning the meter guys are out collecting money from the parking meters. Although we've never had a conversation we always speak and say good morning. They have such a bright smile while carrying around those heavy sacks full of coins. Frankly, I don't know how they do it.

And every afternoon the armoured car is parked behind my car as I leave for the day. We don't speak but we wave at each other every day and smile. I don't dare approach the vehicle but it's a good feeling anyway that they can be sure I'm not about to rob them!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:40 am

grecianurn;942949 wrote: I talk to the trees.

But they don't listen to me

You dont know that.

Theyre probably quietly pondering your thoughts.

Im sure of it.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:02 am

I forgot that I talk to my dogs, turtles and fish all day...they might not agree with me, but they are really good listeners.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:12 pm

I'm not much of a talker, but I do greet folks with a smile or a "hey". I try to remember a person's name so I can say it when I greet them.

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:22 pm

my hubby is that way. and they talk about gossipie old ladies. he can be on the phone like a teenage girl. or go into any kind of store. auto parts, tools, hardware. i use to wait in the car. NOT ANY MORE. :wah:

suzy_creamcheese · Post by **suzy_creamcheese** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:25 pm

kazalala;942784 wrote: its quite normal for strangers to talk to each other up here in the North of England,

sometimes when i have been down south,(near London) people look at me like im mad if i just ask them a question like could you tell me where the nearest newsagent is?:-3:wah:

Thats not the south - thats just London. I live in the south but I hate London, its such a lonely place

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:37 pm

yes i talk to everybody!

i got this from my dad, nobody was a stranger to him, he talked to everyone and had a smile ready for everyone! i'm the same way!

and people seem to be drawn to me because of it, i'm always being asked to help someone find something in the grocery store!

i have helped more little ladies get things off the top shelf at the store because they weren't tall enough to reach it! :wah:

and i have gotten trapped in a few conversations too! :rolleyes:

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:54 pm

I talk to myself mostly, is there a problem with that? :-2

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:05 pm

CARLA;943732 wrote: I talk to myself mostly, is there a problem with that? :-2

i have heard that you're alright as long as you don't answer yourself!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:09 pm

Well then there is no hope for me.

[QUOTE]i have heard that you're alright as long as you don't answer yourself! [/QUOTE]

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:11 pm

CARLA;943744 wrote: Well then there is no hope for me.

:wah::wah::wah:

Carla don't worry darlin you are very cool!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:44 pm

grecianurn;943074 wrote: I'm probably talking to the wrong trees, I mean - Swedish Whitebeam??

Norwegian Maple???

Also -

I talk to the stars.

But they never hear me.

Well theres your problem silly.

Everyone knows Swedish Whitebeams are shy !

Go find a birch, oh and bring a snack because youre going to be there awhile.

Once they get started..........

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:01 am

suzy_creamcheese;943350 wrote: Thats not the south - thats just London. I live in the south but I hate London, its such a lonely place

Yea i agree, i have been to loads of other places "down south" and they are usually pretty friendly, but the closer you get to London,, hmm. im acyually going down to Polperro in Cornwall for a week at the end of this month:D

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:37 am

jimbo;943917 wrote: why eye mon ,you had better take a mackem phrase book :wah::wah:

my and poopzilla just had a really great chat with a little lady and her very very old dog it was most enjoyable

people just give it a try talk to people that you really would not talk to normally you will and they will both get a lot out of it

what have you got to lose

actually dont talk to anyone that might be an axe murderer ... or be it on your own head

Mon????? its wye eye man:wah:eeeeeee a dinnarrr:rolleyes::wah:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:40 am

Talking to myself alot this morning...............:wah:

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:44 am

CARLA;943732 wrote: I talk to myself mostly, is there a problem with that? :-2 Carla that's fine, me too. I have been told as long as you don't answer yourself. you are fine:)

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:13 am

grecianurn;942949 wrote: I talk to the trees.

But they don't listen to me

Bet they grow well though:wah:

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:15 am

jimbo;942935 wrote: thanks patty what a strange world this is our first time speaking and on a thread about who do you talk to :wah::wah:

if by any chance we have spoken before of course i remember it well i'm just kidding :-3:-3

I'm sure we've passed either here or there:D

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:27 am

Sometimes you feel you are the only one who cares what you have to say. It is better then hearing someone else Dribble:wah:

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:06 am

Oh talk to anyone me.......talk to you dont I:DActually a woman stopped me last week asking me how I was etc and went on about her family and do I still have all me dogs...went on for ages.........still aint a clue who she was:wah::wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:16 am

Carolly;952175 wrote: Oh talk to anyone me.......talk to you dont I:DActually a woman stopped me last week asking me how I was etc and went on about her family and do I still have all me dogs...went on for ages.........still aint a clue who she was:wah::wah:

owwww i get that a lot! people stop me and say how are you, do you still farm tobacco, hows the baby, i have no clue who they are! :wah:

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:25 am

Hope6;952182 wrote: owwww i get that a lot! people stop me and say how are you, do you still farm tobacco, hows the baby, i have no clue who they are! :wah: yes, don't you feel silly. when someone knows you and you have no clue who they are. DUH brain fart:wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:29 am

southern yankee;952187 wrote: yes, don't you feel silly. when someone knows you and you have no clue who they are. DUH brain fart:wah:

yeah i know! :wah: but a lot of people know me through my husband, and i actually don't know them, but they know me!

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:29 am

I'm always asking flies where they've been. They keep giving me shitty answers.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:30 am

I talk to just about anyone but I made it a point to say hello more to an elderly person. I think sometimes no one takes the time to even give them the time of day.