tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post8852077638806880550..comments2024-03-29T08:32:07.753-04:00Comments on The Butler and Bagman Chronicles: Confessions of a Pack MuleBagman and Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06760203276065466927noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-75543018576871585512009-12-17T20:06:41.373-04:002009-12-17T20:06:41.373-04:00I agree with Rebecca. Holding doors open for other...I agree with Rebecca. Holding doors open for other people is a random act of kindness that we should all practice. I do it regularly and I always thank anyone who does it for me.Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-20706362178333383092009-12-16T07:12:24.579-04:002009-12-16T07:12:24.579-04:00When I worked I always carried stuff back and fort...When I worked I always carried stuff back and forth and never used it...good intentions I guess. But I think it is wonderful for people to hold doors for one another, in my neck of the woods it has become a lost art. So when someone actually does it, you are taken back a minute! Just two hours west of me people still practice this art, especially the gentlemen, and I find it very refreshing.<br /><br />Never met a snack machine I didn't love!Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-57702898866425220492009-12-16T00:57:28.726-04:002009-12-16T00:57:28.726-04:00The keyboard of my computer at work is a little st...The keyboard of my computer at work is a little sticky. I eat lunch and check the blogs at the same time. Probably should just do one or the other.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-34353589227476897442009-12-15T21:08:12.472-04:002009-12-15T21:08:12.472-04:00Let me tell you how I handle the door situation. I...Let me tell you how I handle the door situation. If I am entering a building and I know a gentleman is behind me, notice I said gentleman ,I step to the side and give him the opportunity to open the door. If he is not a gentleman I open the door and motion for him to pass in and usually if there is a second door he will open it and I nod my head say thank you and pass in. Now the secret is to be able to tell if the male behind you is a gentleman or not. How do I know if he is a gentleman or not. It is just a chance you take, isn't it?<br />QMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-30030697274975237482009-12-15T19:50:58.533-04:002009-12-15T19:50:58.533-04:00That is so funny....you really should try it some ...That is so funny....you really should try it some time just to see if you can do it. I have to challenge myself like that occasionally just to prove that I'm not in such a rut or so addicted to the way things are. <br /><br />Love the lunch box confession!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582104259056007093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-49770196808466233692009-12-15T19:47:52.385-04:002009-12-15T19:47:52.385-04:00A fun read! Thanks.A fun read! Thanks.Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-22661567234961427262009-12-15T19:16:50.583-04:002009-12-15T19:16:50.583-04:00having a house in Nova Friburgo and an apartment i...having a house in Nova Friburgo and an apartment in Rio we go back and forth about every 4-5 days or so. I have a large computer bag full of wires, and camera gear and the laptop, and a backpack - I need my current book, and I don't know what else but it is always full .... Camillo an 8gb pen drive, he leaves one computer at home and has one in Rio just carries his current files in his pocket - he never carries cloths, has everything in duplicate, same razor, nose hair clipper, a book beside each bed.... As you can tell he drives me CRAZY. (Butler to the max!)GingerVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16501023251788210094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-33047965396390915012009-12-15T13:45:18.589-04:002009-12-15T13:45:18.589-04:00I'm loving the comments as much as the origina...I'm loving the comments as much as the original post - I'm also a sherpa. So much so, that my kids often call me "Sherpa Mom". And now I have an idea for a post of my own!J9https://www.blogger.com/profile/03910637383968387023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-26959244586019170762009-12-15T13:18:59.781-04:002009-12-15T13:18:59.781-04:00Between you and Patty, I am worn out! In compariso...Between you and Patty, I am worn out! In comparison, I cart around very little. I try to hold a door for a man if he holds one for me, it's repaid kindness. I am curious about the candy.... Is this your "Tiger Woods" confessions? Will letters be arriving from candy machines all over the country betraying your cheating heart? Will Nike stop sponsoring you? It would be good if you gave up candy machines and ate your lunch, but according to Tiger Woods, all you have to do is give up golf! (I'm not sure how that works, but there it is!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241402645242821612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-57786336056306464352009-12-15T13:10:36.820-04:002009-12-15T13:10:36.820-04:00After a life time of carrying briefcases back and ...After a life time of carrying briefcases back and forth to work, I am trying to divest. I've reached the point where I can carry just my cell phone and my ipod touch and have just about everything I need in a couple of pockets.<br /><br />Of course, you'll notice I didn't mention a camera. Patty, who seems to carry the world around with her, is always asking where my camera was when I'm telling an interesting story, unillustrated by any photo.<br /><br />The camera is always safely away in a drawer at home.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-25517603300784200912009-12-15T12:39:26.567-04:002009-12-15T12:39:26.567-04:00I know the pack mule feeling. I leave home with th...I know the pack mule feeling. I leave home with three cameras, four lenses, and a camera bag loaded with extras. My Blackberry is stuffed in one back pocket (I always wear jeans unless I am doing a boring shoot where I have to "blend") and I have a notepad and pen in the other pocket. Oh, and I never leave home without my un-sweet tea, which requires a special trip back into the house.<br /><br />In my car, I have a step ladder, wading boots, rain coat, tripod, and a black umbrella for when the sun has to be blocked. Oh, and to the joy of all the construction supervisors who love to try and run me off by spouting safety rules, I carry a hardhat, vest, and steel-toed boots in my car.<br /><br />The last thing I need is a pocketbook so I keep $20.00 cash in my car and my driver's license lives over the visor because I have been stopped three times for speeding, driving without a license, and not wearing a seatbelt (walked away clean, though). <br /><br />I have tried going out with one lens on some quicky assignments that I think will be easy (usually carry one camera and my 24-70), but then I find out that I need my 17-24 or 35, or I may see a feature on my way that requires my 70-200. <br /><br />I am telling you this because only you can appreciate the life of a photojournalist. Yes, we need tons of equipment, because when it comes to newspapers you must have the proper lens to capture the proper photo. <br /><br />Of course, men always open doors for me even if I am traveling light.aurbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234712574405718245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-16045183940180984512009-12-15T12:30:57.974-04:002009-12-15T12:30:57.974-04:00Yep, sounds like me before retirement, too. These ...Yep, sounds like me before retirement, too. These days I've finally learned to go almost everywhere empty handed except for purse and camera -- but of course, I'm too old to carry much more than that anyway -- not that I'm complaining about that either, it's sure as hell better than the alternative!<br /><br />Have a great day, Mark, always fun to start my day with a visit here!<br /><br />SylviaSylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-33908302423532734202009-12-15T12:30:47.359-04:002009-12-15T12:30:47.359-04:00And to think that I was the only one that carries ...And to think that I was the only one that carries tons of stuff back and forth from work every day! Every morning I make multiple trips to my truck to head to work, make multiple trips to carry stuff to my office and then make multiple trips to my truck again to head home and then multiple trips to unload my truck once home....Geesh....I really must stop this cycle.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09175077917096988524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-10725379029697634202009-12-15T12:23:01.514-04:002009-12-15T12:23:01.514-04:00I held the door open at the post office for a man ...I held the door open at the post office for a man about 5 years younger than me. He had a box in his arm, but could have managed without me...but I am always on the lookout to open doors for others!<br /><br />What you wrote (except for the skipping lunch part) was so much like me when I went to work.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-1423296419868696252009-12-15T12:12:15.857-04:002009-12-15T12:12:15.857-04:00hey cool: I'm not the only one who carries wor...hey cool: I'm not the only one who carries work home and homework to work and then never touches either one! I feel much less silly now there's company. Though I do often eat my bag lunch. Not always. But who would I keep that a secret from? Myself?<br /><br />Your blog is a pleasure, as always!NanUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596765792663269178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945783876327380823.post-54523014420166263552009-12-15T11:48:11.285-04:002009-12-15T11:48:11.285-04:00I can relate to the Pack Mule Syndrome. I used to...I can relate to the Pack Mule Syndrome. I used to do the same things until I retired six years ago. Now it's the volunteer activities and even worse because I am really active in two different organizations so I carry paraphernalia for both plus camera, purse and day planner.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277639511793322433noreply@blogger.com