• Brother Darrell's

    From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to August Abolins on Mon Feb 22 10:14:00 2021
    August,

    reminds me of the line "This is my brother Daryl and my other brother Daryl.." in the Bob NewHart sitcom.

    Years ago, I was in the Singles Ministry of a local church, but I got
    the coffee and donuts for the entire group prior to "Sunday School". You wouldn't believe how many folks MUST HAVE their coffee and donuts to get started in the morning. :P

    Having worked for Burger King in central Arkansas for 5 years over 40
    years ago, I was well acquainted in how to prepare the coffee (even though
    I never drank it, and never acquired a taste for it...my beverage of choice
    was iced tea). They had 2 worship services, with the "Sunday School" in between. So, I would go to the donut shop beforehand...to purchase a few
    dozen donuts...usually glazed, chocolate iced (my favorite (had to get a
    few extras for myself <G>)), and some cake or assorted donuts. I also bought several things of orange juice, for those like myself, who didn't care for coffee.

    Well, the married couple who was in charge of the Singles Ministry, always greeted me with "My brother Darrell, and my other brother Darryl"...but, I
    had no idea what he was talking about. That is, until one night, I stumbled
    on an episode of Bob Newhart, with the character "Larry".

    "I'm Larry. This is my brother Darrell, and my other brother Darryl. And,
    we come bearing some unfortunate news. We had a fire down at the restaurant".

    One of the other characters (who must've been on The Andy Griffith Show
    years ago) asked "A fire??". Larry replied "No human casualties, but all
    of our major food groups were scorched". I lamented "Oh, Jeez!!" <G>.

    After the Sunday School class was over, it was time to clean everything
    up, washing the containers, taking out the trash, etc. -- basically, doing
    work behind the scenes. So many people think things like this "magically
    happen by themselves".

    Well, one Saturday night into Sunday morning, I got hit by a bad case of food poisoning, flu, or gastrointeritis...with violent nausea, vomiting,
    and diarrhea. I obviously was in no condition to go get the donuts, or do
    much else...especially when "doing it out of both ends simultaneously".
    When that happens now, I have to call 911 to get an ambulance to the local Emergency Room, as I can't quit "doing it out of both ends", and am likely becoming dehydrated.

    Yet, I heard the next week that "my name was being cussed out, etc."
    because "the coffee, orange juice, and donuts, weren't ready". That ENDED
    my work with that...I thought "you ungrateful people!!".

    It was as bad as years ago, when this one single female lamented "Lord,
    if you don't give me a man, I'm gonna die!!"...and THAT TURNED ME OFF!!
    No wonder I didn't get married until I was 43, but I never dreamed that
    I'd be a widower at 47.

    At this stage of life (I'm in my early 60's), folks have "too much baggage"...some in bags, and others with trunks...be it physical, mental, emotional, familial, financial, or something else. I don't want or need
    the extra drama in my life, and have basically "taken myself off the
    market (although I hardly consider myself as a piece of fresh meat).

    I never remarried after my wife died...and while I dated a few women, the "baggage" issue came up. While I am busier than I was when I was married,
    I must admit that some days, it gets awfully lonely.

    If it weren't for the hobbies of ham radio, the BBS, and square dancing
    (all of them have computer work in some way), I probably would be in an
    insane asylum right now.

    Daryl

    ... Sure, when... OINK! FLAP! OINK! FLAP! I'll be d@mned!!
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  • From August Abolins@1:396/45.29 to Daryl Stout on Tue Feb 23 08:30:00 2021
    Hello Daryl Stout!

    ** On Monday 22.02.21 - 10:14, Daryl Stout wrote to August Abolins:

    reminds me of the line "This is my brother Daryl and my
    other brother Daryl.." in the Bob NewHart sitcom.

    Years ago, I was in the Singles Ministry of a local
    church, but I got the coffee and donuts for the entire
    group prior to "Sunday School". You wouldn't believe how
    many folks MUST HAVE their coffee and donuts to get
    started in the morning. :P

    Wow.. the Daryl/Darell comment triggered a slew of memories for
    ya! :)

    If it weren't for the hobbies of ham radio, the BBS, and
    square dancing (all of them have computer work in some
    way), I probably would be in an insane asylum right now.

    We all have our own ways to live and cope.

    Well, one Saturday night into Sunday morning, I got hit
    by a bad case of food poisoning, flu, or..

    [...]

    ...I have to call 911 to get an ambulance to the local
    Emergency Room, as I can't quit "doing it out of both
    ends"..

    SO, you left the church property in an ambulance?


    Yet, I heard the next week that "my name was being cussed
    out, etc." because "the coffee, orange juice, and donuts,
    weren't ready". That ENDED my work with that...I thought
    "you ungrateful people!!".

    I think you shared that story before. What I don't understand
    is if you left the church in an ambulance, surely the there
    would have been many people who noticed - you know, witnesses.
    And.. during your egress, too bad you didn't delegate the
    coffee/donut/OJ task to someone else - publicly.

    In any case, it usually just takes one person to complain that
    they don't have their precious donut.

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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to August Abolins on Tue Feb 23 10:39:00 2021
    August,

    Wow.. the Daryl/Darell comment triggered a slew of memories for
    ya! :)

    It set me off...in a good way. <G>

    We all have our own ways to live and cope.

    I'm making chocolate chip cookies, and have more M&M's to peel. <G>

    SO, you left the church property in an ambulance?

    No, I didn't make it there in the first place. I'll bet that would
    have caused a stir. I have heard instances where someone (even the
    preacher) literally died while there.

    It reminds me of the joke where the little boy asked the preacher
    what the plaques and flags on the wall represented. The preacher
    replied "It's in honor all those who died in the service". He meant
    the military, but the little boy inquired "Was it for the morning
    or evening service??". <G>

    I think you shared that story before. What I don't understand
    is if you left the church in an ambulance, surely the there
    would have been many people who noticed - you know, witnesses.

    I likely did...but it's one of those things that still burns me
    to this day...never mind burnt coffee. If you leave those pots on
    the burner too long, and bump them, they can shatter.

    And.. during your egress, too bad you didn't delegate the
    coffee/donut/OJ task to someone else - publicly.

    I don't remember if I did that publicly or not. I do recall I
    told the director about it, and that "I resign".

    In any case, it usually just takes one person to complain that
    they don't have their precious donut.

    Sad, but true. Yet, the squeakiest wheel gets the grease.

    Daryl

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  • From August Abolins@1:396/45.29 to Daryl Stout on Wed Feb 24 08:59:00 2021
    ** On Tuesday 23.02.21 - 10:39, Daryl wrote:

    It reminds me of the joke where the little boy asked the
    preacher what the plaques and flags on the wall
    represented. The preacher replied "It's in honor all
    those who died in the service". He meant the military,
    but the little boy inquired "Was it for the morning or
    evening service??". <G>

    I like that one.

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    ../|ug

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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to August Abolins on Wed Feb 24 18:28:00 2021
    August,

    It reminds me of the joke where the little boy asked the
    preacher what the plaques and flags on the wall
    represented. The preacher replied "It's in honor all
    those who died in the service". He meant the military,
    but the little boy inquired "Was it for the morning or
    evening service??". <G>

    I like that one.

    I would've liked to have seen the preacher's face. <G>

    Daryl

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