tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post6710995329429438373..comments2024-03-28T12:15:05.971-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: New Stamps, Other Weirdness, and a QuestionSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-2121438257145277022016-02-25T18:37:58.543-05:002016-02-25T18:37:58.543-05:00In Canada, people stop for funeral processions. I ...In Canada, people stop for funeral processions. I assumed that was kind of universal.<br /><br />Now that I read you've been rear-ended 3 times, I'm glad you've replaced your car! Some cars just have bad luck. My last Honda seemed to have a target on it. People were forever abusing in parking lots (and sometimes not leaving a note). Frustrating. It has been replaced with a shiny new Subaru Crosstrek. So far, so good.<br /><br />I hope you are accident free for a looong time. I've been rear-ended stopping at a crosswalk, and it wasn't fun. My left shoulder bothered me for awhile after that. Hope you are feeling 100%.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835448913758132227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-3757449274916895982016-02-21T15:18:03.100-05:002016-02-21T15:18:03.100-05:00I'm a bit late to comment, but I feel the way ...I'm a bit late to comment, but I feel the way you do about funeral processions - it's one last way to honour the loved one on their final journey. I'm from s.w. Ontario, and almost everyone around here pulls over and stops for a funeral - it's a gesture of respect. It doesn't matter if you're in a car, or delivery truck, or school bus - you pull over (as soon as you can do so safely), and you wait until the entire procession passes by. Originally, the cars in the procession had their headlights on - now, so many cars have daytime running lights, so we use our 4-way "caution" lights instead to indicate that we're part of the procession.<br />In the meantime, I hope that you, Jack, and the other driver are all doing okay!Jannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650623703551449681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-86105293371305600902016-02-21T15:17:51.662-05:002016-02-21T15:17:51.662-05:00I'm a bit late to comment, but I feel the way ...I'm a bit late to comment, but I feel the way you do about funeral processions - it's one last way to honour the loved one on their final journey. I'm from s.w. Ontario, and almost everyone around here pulls over and stops for a funeral - it's a gesture of respect. It doesn't matter if you're in a car, or delivery truck, or school bus - you pull over (as soon as you can do so safely), and you wait until the entire procession passes by. Originally, the cars in the procession had their headlights on - now, so many cars have daytime running lights, so we use our 4-way "caution" lights instead to indicate that we're part of the procession.<br />In the meantime, I hope that you, Jack, and the other driver are all doing okay!Jannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650623703551449681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-51926915635754496812016-02-18T18:14:03.580-05:002016-02-18T18:14:03.580-05:00Love your card, so sorry to hear of the accident -...Love your card, so sorry to hear of the accident - 50 mph is very fast and the impact must have been horrendous.<br />Here in Northern Ireland and all over Ireland it is not the law to pull over for traffic behind the cortege or the traffic oncoming to stop but everyone does out of respect. No one would ever overtake a hearse. There is usually just one or two Undertaker cars which will follow the hearse and everyone else will travel to the cemetery at their own pace and the proceedings will not start until it is thought all are present. No lights will be used on the cortege or it's followers. Police may or may not be on duty at a major crossing. Like the American South we are still very respectful of the dead.Joyce across the Pondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15265043471522130388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-29443479747417692232016-02-17T18:41:58.491-05:002016-02-17T18:41:58.491-05:00So glad to hear you are both OK... and I like the ...So glad to hear you are both OK... and I like the card even though it had more white space than I can do myself ;-) On the topic of the funeral processions, I grew up in FL where you "yield" to them, but you do not pull over or come to a complete stop, and you never break in line, and you allow them to run a red light to stay together. For 30 years, this is all I knew. Then I moved to GA, which is the real south whereas FL is really just south NY, you know? So, my husband and I were like what is going on? There wasn't even a police escort, but we did as others did and pulled over, even though we were on the opposite side of the road. If it makes others happy, I don't mind but I saw an accident first hand that makes me question the point. Oddly, it was the motorcycle police escort that got hit... he swerved into the oncoming lane of traffic going the opposite direction as if to make the point to get them to stop. The motorcycle and a truck had an awkward dance and each swerved but ended up swerving into each other. What a senseless accident and an unnecessary distraction to the family of the deceased. I ended up being a witness and having to give testimony as to what happened. I still to this day do not know that actual law in GA is and who was at fault there but the cop was severely injured... as would be anyone who swerved into oncoming traffic. Duh. Respectful or stupid? Last thought... I know here they've taken Drivers Ed out of the high schools and privatized it which costs more than most folks can afford, or you just rely on being taught by a family member. Respect and rules of the road are being left out when its not part of a standardized course so teenagers may not be learning the geographical customs regarding processions. And then, some people just suck. Karen @ Misplaced Mojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835307943794476787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-3299218104293923562016-02-17T07:02:18.526-05:002016-02-17T07:02:18.526-05:00Relieved to hear you and Jack are ok. Thoughts are...Relieved to hear you and Jack are ok. Thoughts are with the other driver also. Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816270151211759670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-51642428803949815222016-02-17T00:24:55.326-05:002016-02-17T00:24:55.326-05:00Fortunately, you and Jack are fine, Susan. A car c...Fortunately, you and Jack are fine, Susan. A car can be fixed or even replaced. <br /><br />I am not familar with the funeral processions you told about. Here in my little corner of the world, these funeral processions are already at the graveyard, so no cars around...<br /><br />Maybe the wrong question but what is told by law? To stop or not to stop? Think there are also differents, depending on which country you're in. In the U.S. you must not pass a schoolbus but have to wait. Here in Germany you are allowed to pass a schoolbus, but only at a very slow speed (maybe walking speed?!). I prefer your US rules because how slow is "slow" ? I prefer straight rules...<br /><br />BTW: really love your card, really colourful! Thanks for sharing,<br /><br />SandraSandra (Sunny)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06209743820049213535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-90440676711800023402016-02-16T18:31:44.215-05:002016-02-16T18:31:44.215-05:00So glad you and Jack are OK-I said a prayer for th...So glad you and Jack are OK-I said a prayer for the other driver. I have lived in Ma all my life (you have a lot of fans here!) and even though we are famous for our aggressive driving- it is expected that you stop for funeral processions. I have seen cars pulled over by police for cutting into a procession-- yahoo- go our men in blue -my dad was a police officer and made sure I knew the expectations of the road! And I agree with you- your car has kept you safe thru 3 accidents- as long as it is safe to repair-- keep it!!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03831440897770617677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-16448999830728862522016-02-16T11:57:10.952-05:002016-02-16T11:57:10.952-05:00Sorry about the accident...be sure you and Jack ar...Sorry about the accident...be sure you and Jack are totally ok before signing off. Rear enders can cause neck issues for years, so do be careful. I'm in California and never have heard of stopping for a funeral procession. Actually, it's been years since I've even seen one. Services seem now to be separate from the actual burial which is usually very private.marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156330208454543744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-86965356767352525982016-02-15T20:07:33.786-05:002016-02-15T20:07:33.786-05:00I grew up in Michigan...we always stopped for fune...I grew up in Michigan...we always stopped for funeral processions to pay respect. As a law enforcement officer in Florida, I have escorted many processions...in Florida, processions have the right away and all traffic (vehicle and pedestrian) must yield to them. So, looks like you've not only been paying respect to the deceased and their family...you most likely were obeying the traffic laws, too. :) tinab158https://www.blogger.com/profile/09762494818657147628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-41908863296610623122016-02-15T19:46:42.318-05:002016-02-15T19:46:42.318-05:00I don't know traditions but I do know that whe...I don't know traditions but I do know that when I see a funeral procession I pull over to the side of the road and wait. Why? I don't know but it feels right. Suppose it is the southern blood in my heritage? Bummer on the accident.kramommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175858059435557810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-62451734093638326482016-02-15T19:27:31.708-05:002016-02-15T19:27:31.708-05:00I'm sorry to hear about your accident and will...I'm sorry to hear about your accident and will be praying! Really enjoyed seeing your card and this set will be on my wish list ; )Marlene (cards4u)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11351813422632024139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-49464806955625071512016-02-15T15:29:34.984-05:002016-02-15T15:29:34.984-05:00I'm sorry to hear about your accident. So glad...I'm sorry to hear about your accident. So glad you & your son are mostly OK. Hope car repairs are swift & painless. Man, insurance companies are gonna flag you if this trend keeps up. <br />I was born & raised in southern Indiana & now live in South Carolina. I'd be appalled if folks didn't stop for a funeral procession! I also know that many cities & municipalities no longer provide the police presence for those processions because of cost cutting measures, which is sad. Grieving families can "hire" them if they wish in some cases, which again is APPALLING!<br />Now, about those stamps. I have several of those same sets on my "wish list", one being the layered floral set you said gave you fits. This would be my FIRST layered set, so I'm wondering if I should skip it or not.<br />Love the card for your niece. Betting she will too.craftjunkieschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14451515997295216023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-19527476128206373782016-02-15T14:54:29.715-05:002016-02-15T14:54:29.715-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about your accident, Susa...I'm so sorry to hear about your accident, Susan, especially your THIRD one! Yikes. I LMAO about your mom telling you to take the target off the back! But, seriously, sometimes the aches and pains don't appear for a couple of days and I'm praying that you and Jack don't end up with any residual problems. (You have new goodies to play with, after all, and can't afford to be laid low!) I would definitely keep that tank, too - being slammed at 50 MPH would demolish a lot of lesser cars! Love and hugs, Darnell Darnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723876053535575880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-23593874619873293462016-02-15T12:45:30.482-05:002016-02-15T12:45:30.482-05:00Glad you and Jack are both fine after the most rec...Glad you and Jack are both fine after the most recent accident (it feels weird to say that). As others have already recommended, please remove the target on your car! Here in Wisconsin, we are required by law to stop for a funeral procession. I think that's only right. I'm sure some people are annoyed, but when I'm stopped, it makes me remember the processions I've been in and the people I've lost. And I say a prayer for the people in that procession, for their grief and loss. We need to be more in touch with the other people in our world; we may need them someday to support us.Marcia Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753444120349645706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-16944937301685968262016-02-15T12:16:09.914-05:002016-02-15T12:16:09.914-05:00The card is such fun. And I love alphabet stamps!
...The card is such fun. And I love alphabet stamps!<br /><br />So glad that you & Jack are ok after the crash. Never a good experience. Had a similar crash years ago, standing still in heavy traffic. Even now I am paranoid when people drive too near me, or rush up to a light.<br /><br />In South Africa we still stop for a procession, if even just for the first cars. Well, I do. And I stop and/or make way for ambulances and other emergency vehicles. Can't say everybody else does, even if they have too. <br />They are the same ones that complain that the ambulance or police took very long...<br /><br />Must add here that in some communities people prefer cremations or private funerals, so processions are not so common anymore, or they are quite small.<br /><br />Interesting topic!<br /><br />Hugs<br />ReneRenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400164575607435019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-83775594267743622322016-02-15T11:29:40.399-05:002016-02-15T11:29:40.399-05:00We don't stop unless the escort has stopped th...We don't stop unless the escort has stopped the traffic. I've never heard of stopping otherwise. In LA, Calif traffic, it would be dangerous to stop unexpectedly. And everyone else would be really mad at you. Sherry W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476576989904339241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-32447522051430140222016-02-15T11:15:22.181-05:002016-02-15T11:15:22.181-05:00I stop for funeral processions. I'm from south...I stop for funeral processions. I'm from south Texas. I would consider it awfully disrespectful not to. <br />DonnaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171378846660379029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-78875633746826851762016-02-15T10:35:29.688-05:002016-02-15T10:35:29.688-05:00I stop for funeral processions. I thought it was ...I stop for funeral processions. I thought it was the law since I saw people getting pulled over for cutting into the procession once. Of course, people don't stop or pull over for emergency vehicles anymore either. Really, it doesn't matter WHY you stopped, the lady in the vehicle behind should have been paying attention. <br /><br />I know that you say that your car has done you well but aren't you concerned about it's overall structural integrity after 3 accidents? They don't make them like they used to.Princess Judy Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870980058627037243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-51472526383893285822016-02-15T10:34:58.976-05:002016-02-15T10:34:58.976-05:00I believe here in Illinois you have to stop for a ...I believe here in Illinois you have to stop for a funeral procession. Often times they're accompanied by police. Hope you're ok after your accident.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175485808533410938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-60581973211067663712016-02-15T10:08:51.732-05:002016-02-15T10:08:51.732-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about your accident..agai...I'm so sorry to hear about your accident..again. Thanking God for no injuries to you or Jack.<br />Regarding funeral pro sessions. One of my biggest pet peeve is people who do not pull over, or wait, or BREAK IN to the line. We buried my brother in law last Thursday. One person broke in and I got so upset. One thing I did see, that I never had, was cars coming in the opposite direction also pulled over and stopped. I thought that was nice. That was in New Hampshire. I'm in Massachusetts and you never know who will do what!?!Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06977388789188313051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-23763683804726432016-02-15T09:44:07.512-05:002016-02-15T09:44:07.512-05:00Dear Susan, so glad that you and Jack are ok. Wil...Dear Susan, so glad that you and Jack are ok. Will pray for the the woman that plowed into you, not just for a speedy recovery, but also that she will learn a lesson and pay closer attention when driving. It astounds me how many people don't understand that they must may attention to driving. Re: pulling aside for funerals -- a touching tradition. I remember the first time I saw that, in Concord, NC, my uncle's funeral. Even a UPS truck pulled over and the driver got out and took off his hat. The memory brings tears to my eyes 25 years later.<br />Susan, thank you for sharing yourself with us. Thank you so very much!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179598489059009735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-40560467455916873582016-02-15T08:03:39.418-05:002016-02-15T08:03:39.418-05:00Glad you and Jack are okay. I live in Michigan and...Glad you and Jack are okay. I live in Michigan and I pull over to the outside outer lane. I was hit 3 years ago the day after an ice storm. All of the air bags went off, 2 cracked ribs a concussion and a totalled car later, I still hate driving .Love the fonts on your card.Chrisdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18435379562465969864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-89954644088860679432016-02-15T07:35:57.425-05:002016-02-15T07:35:57.425-05:00Great card! Love the colour & different fonts...Great card! Love the colour & different fonts.<br /><br />People do not pay attention. I see too many close calls driving around rural Ontario. My parents grew up in the Atlantic provinces and I gather stopping for a funeral procession was something they didn't do because I'd never heard of it until I was married with children but I do stop now if I can do so safely.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345363954829099287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-35478911118451787792016-02-15T07:04:08.024-05:002016-02-15T07:04:08.024-05:00Susan, I am so sorry but am so glad that you are b...Susan, I am so sorry but am so glad that you are both okay. Will pray for the other driver as well. This practice is very common here in Illinois and Wisconsin too, but inattention seems to be a serious problem, and worse with cell phone use when driving, I believe. Get better.Karen (TLgirl353)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17592479435971308396noreply@blogger.com