tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post4974562510560079170..comments2024-02-06T15:08:22.613+01:00Comments on Mitchell is Moving: She's Not Called The Dowager Duchess For NothingMoving with Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-54532826092465103792012-11-09T19:25:02.106+01:002012-11-09T19:25:02.106+01:00Bob:
Thanks so much for the moral support. Relieve...Bob:<br />Thanks so much for the moral support. Relieved is definitely an understatement.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-88046363899849277412012-11-09T19:24:24.005+01:002012-11-09T19:24:24.005+01:00Jim:
Thanks, Jim. My mother and I are speaking dai...Jim:<br />Thanks, Jim. My mother and I are speaking daily right now and emailing often. She's doing great. She has electricity most of the time. Hot water now in kitchen and one bathroom. Things are slowly improving.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-57145593113322835192012-11-09T19:23:14.840+01:002012-11-09T19:23:14.840+01:00Peter:
And I was told by Bonnie and by my mother t...Peter:<br />And I was told by Bonnie and by my mother that Howie is neither young nor petite. Talk about going above and beyond. What a guy!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-7499943046550023722012-11-09T19:22:25.419+01:002012-11-09T19:22:25.419+01:00Ron:
Not to sound like Blanche, I have been overwh...Ron:<br />Not to sound like Blanche, I have been overwhelmed by the kindness of near strangers as well as friends this past week. And my mother is extremely grateful.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-90776020999937830712012-11-06T19:46:37.812+01:002012-11-06T19:46:37.812+01:00Will:
Sure hope your daughter and her husband are ...Will:<br />Sure hope your daughter and her husband are seeing their situation improve. My mother is definitely very lucky. She was well-stocked with food, water, and meds. She had wonderful volunteers, emergency workers, and neighbors watching out for her. She was able to stay in her own home. Some of the stories are just heartbreaking. I'll keep a good thought for your family!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-59649154094829806192012-11-04T04:32:37.724+01:002012-11-04T04:32:37.724+01:00What a great and generous at of total kindness! M...What a great and generous at of total kindness! My younger daughter and son in law were, as of yesterday, virtually out of food and there was no produce to be had anywhere with in even unreasonable walking distance in Manhattan. The whole situation is nightmarish, particularly for the aged or infirm stuck on high floors with no working elevators.<br /><br />The DD is a very lucky lady!Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279473113628377106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-81927143256183232652012-11-04T04:27:11.108+01:002012-11-04T04:27:11.108+01:00Brava!
Good to hear, and I'm guessing, you are...Brava!<br />Good to hear, and I'm guessing, you are quite relieved.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-17705295218767933842012-11-03T22:56:43.112+01:002012-11-03T22:56:43.112+01:00In times like this when an area is devastated by a...In times like this when an area is devastated by a storm it is heart-warming to see and hear stories like this, Mitch. It is so reminiscent of when Hurricane Juan devastated our area and the whole community pulled together here.<br /><br />So very happy for you,Jerry and your mom.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-49002737632399242122012-11-03T19:16:16.537+01:002012-11-03T19:16:16.537+01:00I'm glad to know, you know she's alright. ...I'm glad to know, you know she's alright. And Howie gets a virtual hug for getting up all those flights and down again too. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348111835477115112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-30075517558108136682012-11-03T15:22:16.128+01:002012-11-03T15:22:16.128+01:00What wonderful news! Facebook certainly was a big ...What wonderful news! Facebook certainly was a big help in this instance creating an international solution to a problem.<br /><br />However, I am locked out of Facebook due to a message that someone near Philadelphia PA tried to access my page via Verizon. The prompt says I should change my password, but it seems likely that the hacker is the source of that request in which case I'm giving them my password and free access to my page. What to do...Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-8704689358784905922012-11-03T15:20:56.187+01:002012-11-03T15:20:56.187+01:00Oh, good good good, Mitch!Oh, good good good, Mitch!Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-53753648363017587502012-11-03T15:09:43.720+01:002012-11-03T15:09:43.720+01:00Isn't it truly amazing how the kindness of oth...Isn't it truly amazing how the kindness of others even 40 years later can be so paramount in your world. Life is connections, all sorts of connections... Happy for you and your MOM!fromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-3081646391529154352012-11-03T13:49:38.296+01:002012-11-03T13:49:38.296+01:00Knatolee:
SO MANY good people! I look forward to ...Knatolee:<br />SO MANY good people! I look forward to being able to talk to my mother. We get so spoiled with landlines, cell phones, and Skype!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-24602072428707501282012-11-03T13:42:53.590+01:002012-11-03T13:42:53.590+01:00What a great story, and what a relief for you! The...What a great story, and what a relief for you! There are still plenty of good people in the world. Hope everything gets back to normal for your mother soon.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-67843670493690129482012-11-03T13:27:38.542+01:002012-11-03T13:27:38.542+01:00Elaine:
My heart is filled with gratitude for Bonn...Elaine:<br />My heart is filled with gratitude for Bonnie and Howie. And I'm overwhelmed with the kind offers I've received from others in the area whom I haven't seen for years. People CAN be wonderful! Thanks to you and everyone here for all the support!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-91102112703298004482012-11-03T13:26:24.524+01:002012-11-03T13:26:24.524+01:00Owl Wood:
For a gentle, delicate-seeming type, she...Owl Wood:<br />For a gentle, delicate-seeming type, she is very tough. A real survivor. But I hope she, as I've heard she might, has gone downstairs to join her neighbors and emergency crews.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-84977463363561186982012-11-03T13:24:58.517+01:002012-11-03T13:24:58.517+01:00Judeet:
I couldn't remain up there for all tha...Judeet:<br />I couldn't remain up there for all that time without power and I'm hoping my mother realizes that quickly. She's not a loner, so beyond the utilities, I would think it could make one go a litle nuts. I've heard that she possibly DID get down to the lobby late yesterday and is safely with others and emergency services. I hope to hear more on that today.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-58505652320912653242012-11-03T13:22:48.984+01:002012-11-03T13:22:48.984+01:00Stephen:
The DD is definitely that. I'm hoping...Stephen:<br />The DD is definitely that. I'm hoping she'll get downstairs. She's not the loner type!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-37477644499169169902012-11-03T13:21:50.945+01:002012-11-03T13:21:50.945+01:00Michelle:
Well, I've never been one to rest ea...Michelle:<br />Well, I've never been one to rest easy. Give me something to stew about and I will stew! But what a huge relief. Bonnie and Howie (and the wonderful people I connect with here) make it impossible for me to hate the human race!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-31400349675388440212012-11-03T13:20:35.299+01:002012-11-03T13:20:35.299+01:00Jenners:
Oddly, I was much more cynical when I was...Jenners:<br />Oddly, I was much more cynical when I was younger. I've seen a lot more cruelty since then, but have also experienced so many moments like these. OK, we'll call the DD "feisty" (although right now some other words have been coming to mind). Got to love her!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-72577785960256247752012-11-03T13:19:19.808+01:002012-11-03T13:19:19.808+01:00Frank:
I have at times contemplated pulling out of...Frank:<br />I have at times contemplated pulling out of facebook. This makes me appreciate it. (But the privacy issues DO concern me.)Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-41753590711680899302012-11-03T13:18:23.921+01:002012-11-03T13:18:23.921+01:00Debora:
It wasn't a perfect night's sleep...Debora: <br />It wasn't a perfect night's sleep, but it was certainly better! Thanks!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-7215837506671155952012-11-03T13:17:22.246+01:002012-11-03T13:17:22.246+01:00Gracias, SOONKS. ¡Te he echado de ver aquí!Gracias, SOONKS. ¡Te he echado de ver aquí!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-2704129081587493242012-11-03T13:16:09.712+01:002012-11-03T13:16:09.712+01:00Odd Essay:
If we could always carry within us the ...Odd Essay:<br />If we could always carry within us the generosity of Bonnie and Howie, the world would be a much better place!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-65056369261770364322012-11-03T13:14:40.018+01:002012-11-03T13:14:40.018+01:00Judith:
I also have mixed feelings about Facebook....Judith:<br />I also have mixed feelings about Facebook. But the one thing I'm grateful for is the reconnection with long-losts!<br /><br />Howie and Bonnie are examples of how people CAN be! What kindness. I will eternally grateful.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.com