I must be becoming absent minded. I recently lost a SECOND umbrella, in exactly the same way as with the first one.
A few years ago I lost a VERY EXPENSIVE umbrella in France. It had been on my shopping trolly, and I failed to retrieve it after putting my shopping in the back of the car. Someone had a very nice find.
Last Saturday I did exactly the same thing again, although it was in England, at Sainsbury's, and the umbrella was a cheap one! Even so, I was very annoyed with myself.
However, not everything is doom and gloom, I recently found a brand new fiver (£5), with King Charles's head on the front, and Churchill's on the back. The banknote was lying in full view on the ground outside our bijou home; I was very lucky to be the first to spot it!
In general I do seem to be more absent minded that before. I know it's a natural part of the ageing process, but it's a very annoying one.
One of my worst failings is thinking of something I need to put on my shopping list, then by the time I get to write it down, I've forgotten what it was. This happens quite often, so I now have a pen and pad by my side at all times, and write everything down in advance.
Does this mean that I no longer forget things? Does it hell!
p.s. I'm still struggling to think of what I'll spend my unexpected £5 on!
A £5 umbrella. Just athought.
ReplyDeleteNot a bad idea, Poundland maybe? I could buy FIVE!
DeleteThat was my first thought!!
DeleteGood logic!
DeleteI do so know that feeling - walked the length of the 'ranch' to fetch something the other day then had to walk back and ask Mr B what it was I'd said I was going to do.🤔
ReplyDeleteIt's a horrible feeling isn't it, when the memory simply doesn't work. It's more worrying than having dodgy legs.
DeleteDon't worry Cro. I think all your blog friends suffer from the same affliction.
ReplyDeleteI have started early though!
My wife suffers from it too; some times even worse than me!
DeleteI can always think of things that I need from the Sainsbury's supermarket in town, which I can't get at the local Sainsbury's. Until I get in town ! Very annoying. Yes, should write it down.
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn't believe how many different lists I have; and I need them all.
DeleteAlexa is great for shopping list, we have 3 around our home, so we can instantly add to list, hubby has his phone set up to show the list which is handy.
ReplyDeleteOurs is used for turning ONE Lamp on and off!
DeleteA new parasol contre la pluie!
ReplyDeleteLeclerc will provide, this Summer.
DeleteAnd almost every mobile phone has a memo/list function.... I have been using mine for convenience!!
DeleteI have a truly brilliant left field idea about how to spend that fiver Crozier! A new umbrella to replace the most recent one you lost!
ReplyDeleteI think it was a cheap £10 brolly, what would I get for a fiver? Half a brolly?
DeleteWhen a young man loses his hat, he says, I have lost my hat. When an old man loses his hat, he says, I have lost my hat, I must be getting old.
ReplyDeleteVery true, with age comes a lack of confidence and conviction. I now blame EVERYTHING on my age!
DeleteYes, We all are forgetful after a certain age. I have to write everything down and have pads and pens scattered around. But I either forget shopping lists or don't bother checking it in the store.
ReplyDeleteAs for umbrellas, maybe I picked up yours. I seem to collect umbrellas and I hardly ever use them.
Buy a lottery ticket with your lucky fiver. Maybe it will attract more of them.
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Rather stupidly, the two brollies I've lost were both on non-rainy days. I needn't have taken them with me at all. Had it been raining I would have used them, and they would have been safe!
DeleteLists are no different than eyeglasses, another tool for making our lives better.
ReplyDeleteI'm an avid list-maker. I can no longer live without them.
DeleteWhat to do with your fiver? Why not pass it on to someone less fortunate - say, a homeless person. That way you'll bathe in the saintly glory of your selflessness and make someone else happier than you'd ever be with an ill gotten note.
ReplyDeleteAs to forgetfulness: Don't fret. My grandmother used to make a knot in her [white/laced edges] handkerchief to not forget a particular item when we went to the grocers. Worked like a charm. Don't ask me how or why. One day I may try her trick but that day has yet to come.
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My first thought was to put in a collection box, but I haven't yet seen one. Nor have I seen any beggars. I'm keeping it in my wallet just in case. Otherwise I don't normally use 'cash'.
DeleteSlightly off topic; still, you do mention "cash". I do use cash. For many reasons. Not least because I like to tip people [taxi drivers, people who deliver to the door, waiters, etc., in person]. I shall be damned if I don't give them cash in hand rather than adding it onto the Card. I know tipping is not exactly one of the English's strength but where I come from it is. You acknowledge the extra length someone goes to. Not least concierges in five star hotels - ask Kimbo.
DeleteOther than that when, some months ago, the whole system crashed I wasn't so much smug as just happy that I always have a rather large amount of cash in the house. Though do admit that I will remind youngsters to not put the note I just gave them into the wash together with their jeans.
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I just recently gave all my 'cash' to someone who was collecting for 'blood delivery by motorbike'. So I now have just two fivers in my wallet, and no shrapnel.
DeleteLists are important. I use them too and even sometimes forget to take my list to the grocery store. When this happens, I usually buy everything on the list...and more.
ReplyDeleteI lost my favorite British umbrella and have looked for something similar with no luck. This umbrella had a long strap that could be slung over the shoulder for easy carrying when not in use.
The one I lost in France came from a famous shop in Piccadilly, and was a high quality brolly. I was furious with myself for losing it.
DeleteMy husband and I had a few "words" passed between us just the other day when he pointed out how forgetful I'm getting at times. Remarkably, and no less than an hour later, we were in an all-out search for his phone. Finally found it where he left it - in his car. Frankly, it was the highlight of my day. Karma is a...well, you know. It happens to us all and I'm ok with that. Lists are my lifeline.
ReplyDeleteMy wife was recently making Mince Pies, and couldn't find her pastry cutters. I was (of course) blamed for having hidden them in the loft or in the garage, yet there they were in the kitchen drawer where I'd said they were. I was very smug for an hour or so, but no apology from you-know-who.
DeleteYes, lists are important, Cro -especially as we age. I keep a pad on the pantry door and add to it as things are needed. Putting it on my phone wouldn't work as there are too many times I can't find my phone. As far as losing things (money/umbrellas/whatever) I take comfort in the happiness of the finder (works for me anyway).
ReplyDeleteThat is 'generosity' personified. I just blame myself for being stupid.
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