tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post5326023713730152100..comments2024-03-15T00:15:04.424-07:00Comments on Marilyn's Musings: REAL HOUSEWIFE OF NEW JERSEYMarilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-68671490992117716522012-08-19T13:15:19.526-07:002012-08-19T13:15:19.526-07:00Yes I have some several good friends like that. A...Yes I have some several good friends like that. As for pumping gas, who doesn't pump their own gas? I can remember growing up in Louisiana (where I still live) that you could get your gas pumped and windshield cleaned (like Earl remembers). Your local gas store attendant knew you and there was more camaraderie. Sometimes they'd even check your hoses for you, made sure you had water in your radiator, etc. You felt safer and cared for. Even the guys at gas stations you didn't frequent were pleasant. <br /><br />Some days I wouldn't mind having that, especially if I'm dressed nicely and don't want to get dirty. <br /><br />Reminds me of the bag boys they used to have in groceries, who'd not only bag your groceries but help you carry them out and put them in your car. It's one reason I prefer to shop at our Albertson's here in town rather than Wal-Mart, especially when it's dark outside. I feel MUCH safer. <br /><br />I guess these types of civilities are gone because it costs money for the employer. <br />JulieJulie Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242380140265459688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-16571079606011973552012-08-17T19:03:48.000-07:002012-08-17T19:03:48.000-07:00Chris, nice to hear your book club doesn't hav...Chris, nice to hear your book club doesn't have much "drama." My book club members are my friends and we'd make the dullest reality show ever produced!<br /><br />Continued success!<br /><br />MadelineM.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-82158491569026490712012-08-17T08:58:00.375-07:002012-08-17T08:58:00.375-07:00Fun post, Chris. Here in South Carolina we pump ou...Fun post, Chris. Here in South Carolina we pump our own gas too, but I admit to missing the days when a polite attendant filled your tank, washed your windows, and checked your oil. <br /><br />Love the cover of Blonde Demolition. The font is perfect for it too. Off to buy a copy. :-)Ellis Vidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918353154644739285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-59185706916536086742012-08-17T07:31:38.547-07:002012-08-17T07:31:38.547-07:00Core of friends who are very diverse in all respec...Core of friends who are very diverse in all respects. Born on New Jersey shore thus know all about those tough women. As posted on your other Blog entry have read & enjoyed your writing. Looking forward to more adventures.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532484785373699901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-2858724190771509052012-08-17T07:17:37.262-07:002012-08-17T07:17:37.262-07:00Chris, I feel strange when I visit my daughter in ...Chris, I feel strange when I visit my daughter in New Jersey and someone pumps my gas. I must admit, though, I'm old enough to remember when all stations not only did that, but cleaned your windshield, too. Yes, I have a core of friends who are also my critique partners. They're always there to slice and dice my writing.<br />Good luck with your new book. It sounds great!Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-77776075603154239772012-08-16T10:21:44.190-07:002012-08-16T10:21:44.190-07:00Good post, Chris. Here in Arizona, we pump our own...Good post, Chris. Here in Arizona, we pump our own gas, too. I have a core of friends and we've stuck with each other for over forty years. Newer friends are frosting on the cake.Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528164359512905392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-61461263878203231362012-08-16T10:07:12.592-07:002012-08-16T10:07:12.592-07:00Marilyn, thank you for hosting Chris Redding. Here...Marilyn, thank you for hosting Chris Redding. Here in Texas, most women pump their own gas, probably because we have oil wells in our backyards. (just kidding)<br /><br />Although I sometimes have "pity parties," I do have a core of friends who will come to my aid if called. Most of them are tennis players; however, I have one writer friend that swears she will help me "bury the body."<br /><br />Good sales, Chris, with your latest novel. Love the cover.Meb Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429690082160319693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-62177904139125140472012-08-16T08:47:52.980-07:002012-08-16T08:47:52.980-07:00Chris, that is why I am not a fan of those reality...Chris, that is why I am not a fan of those reality shows. My sister's friend was on an episode of House Hunters, and even that was scripted! She had already bought a house by the time the t.v. people wanted to do the episode. So who knows what those housewives of Jersey really think about anything.<br /><br />I do have a small group of friends. We tend to be pretty similar in our beliefs, though, and I use them frequently to read what I'm writing, although none of them write.<br /><br />P.S. Your book sounds like something I would enjoy.Holli Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15976235735822063166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-38983644116535094722012-08-16T04:42:55.061-07:002012-08-16T04:42:55.061-07:00Thank you for having me today.
cmrThank you for having me today.<br />cmrChris Reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00429148293004912993noreply@blogger.com