tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post4865038152022553789..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Flowing with the Current ( #BOTB Results )Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68743824507880635902019-05-28T02:58:11.012-07:002019-05-28T02:58:11.012-07:00Lee,
I don't think any body of water is as cl...Lee,<br /><br />I don't think any body of water is as clean as it was say when we were kids. There's so much filth being dumped that it's bound to find its way into streams even if it's animals doing it I don't like the thoughts of that. I've grown paranoid as I've gotten older. I was blessed to be able to stay home with our children. I'm gald that your oldest daughter is able to do the same because you're right kids are only small once and it's good for mommies to enjoy those fleeting moments. I'm glad to have your perspective on battles that end in a tie. That changes my thoughts on it and now I won't feel so bummed when it seems that's what will happen in my showdowns. :) Have a good week, my friend!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738079671642137018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52924258992434846132019-05-24T21:28:43.960-07:002019-05-24T21:28:43.960-07:00Susan K, encouragement is a good thing. Thank you...Susan K, encouragement is a good thing. Thank you.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52343661756788590892019-05-24T15:07:51.972-07:002019-05-24T15:07:51.972-07:00Oh, and this phrase was excellent: Yet there is po...Oh, and this phrase was excellent: Yet there is power in even small thingsSusan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32238358635445392082019-05-24T05:26:53.475-07:002019-05-24T05:26:53.475-07:00Michele, I had no doubt that Van would have a good...Michele, I had no doubt that Van would have a good showing. I would not have been surprised if he had overwhelmingly swept up the voting.<br /><br />I like being the boss, but I don't like when I have the responsibility for a business and it loses a lot of money. That can hurt!<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26263975779585887692019-05-23T21:11:15.306-07:002019-05-23T21:11:15.306-07:00You had a tie too! I'm glad that Van had such ...You had a tie too! I'm glad that Van had such a good showing. <br />I've never river-rafted but would like to. <br />I'm pretty much a go with the flow kind of person, unless I find myself really determined to do something or achieve something and I keep hitting obstacles. Then I shift gears and fight the current with might!<br />As for the longest gig I've had: it has to be my self-employment. I've been self-employed since 1994. Three different businesses over that time though, the longest being my current gig (18 years). I'm way more suited to work for myself than for other people. <br /><br />Great job on your battle.<br /><br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a>Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6280635389945704482019-05-23T12:38:00.722-07:002019-05-23T12:38:00.722-07:00Patricia, I'm a loyal worker but not a "c...Patricia, I'm a loyal worker but not a "company" guy in the traditional sense. But flowing is easier than fighting and usually we all end up in a similar place no matter how we approach it. That's the case for most of us I think.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73815321477282616732019-05-23T10:04:57.530-07:002019-05-23T10:04:57.530-07:00I love this thoughtful post, Lee. I've had per...I love this thoughtful post, Lee. I've had periods of fighting the current and others of going with the flow. The flow is easier, and sometimes has surprising results. As for jobs, the longest I stayed with any one company was eight years, but I had several different positions within each firm. I guess I was never satisfied with the status quo for long.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17772178405972492032019-05-23T08:37:03.228-07:002019-05-23T08:37:03.228-07:00Lisa, your vote would have put Van over the top--b...Lisa, your vote would have put Van over the top--by one.<br />Tubing does look fun, but I've never been much of a water person.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60405713561716479792019-05-23T06:41:57.199-07:002019-05-23T06:41:57.199-07:00I would have voted for Van! I love tubing in river...I would have voted for Van! I love tubing in rivers and have done it at least 3 or 4 times. Such a fun way to appreciate the water...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37638072957484754682019-05-23T05:23:36.142-07:002019-05-23T05:23:36.142-07:00Yvonne, I think it was a very well matched Battle....Yvonne, I think it was a very well matched Battle.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36639416102049613292019-05-23T00:37:32.469-07:002019-05-23T00:37:32.469-07:00Thanks for a wonderful post to read Lee. It was a ...Thanks for a wonderful post to read Lee. It was a hard decision to make with the BOTB, A good and fair result.<br /><br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45564165139267703602019-05-22T20:35:47.206-07:002019-05-22T20:35:47.206-07:00PTM, in most cases this is probably true. And some...PTM, in most cases this is probably true. And sometimes planning just doesn't turn out the way it was supposed to.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84140821940934162932019-05-22T19:13:20.860-07:002019-05-22T19:13:20.860-07:00A lot of us float down the river of life without k...A lot of us float down the river of life without knowing where we are going. Powdered Toast Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195170076576384695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28560056514191697392019-05-22T18:48:39.657-07:002019-05-22T18:48:39.657-07:00Debbie D, I think I was always kind of old in some...Debbie D, I think I was always kind of old in some of my thinking, but there were more than a few times when I unleashed my inner rebel.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2284316876885793532019-05-22T17:05:22.111-07:002019-05-22T17:05:22.111-07:00Unusual to have a tie, but they're both worthy...Unusual to have a tie, but they're both worthy contestants, so it's not too surprising. <br /><br />I've never gone river rafting or anything of that nature, but used to go against the metaphorical current all the time. Rebellion is kind of a point of honour. ☺ That said, one tends to mellow with age and "go with the flow" a little more.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60813501558266754892019-05-22T15:07:44.552-07:002019-05-22T15:07:44.552-07:00Cathy, I would think the Little River would be rel...Cathy, I would think the Little River would be relatively clean that far upstream as where the tubers frolic. Maybe downstream toward Fort Loudon Lake not so much.<br /><br />Being a mommy is a very noble job. My oldest daughter has been doing the same though working from home on her own time. Your kids are only little once and it's good to enjoy that time of their lives.<br /><br />I don't have a problem with a tie because I feel like I have put together an evenly matched Battle when that happens.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77595702735971837502019-05-22T15:03:57.772-07:002019-05-22T15:03:57.772-07:00Roland, sounds like an epic adventure. As far as I...Roland, sounds like an epic adventure. As far as I'm concerned that's a younger man's game. Actually I wasn't all that adventurous when I was younger either.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70533348231723626402019-05-22T15:02:39.530-07:002019-05-22T15:02:39.530-07:00Michael, I let it ride--or let it flow.
LeeMichael, I let it ride--or let it flow.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90255447923397932932019-05-22T15:02:01.506-07:002019-05-22T15:02:01.506-07:00STMcC, things stayed pretty even along the way of ...STMcC, things stayed pretty even along the way of this contest so a tie is no great surprise to me.<br />Hey, we've been voting alike in a lot of recent Battles!<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87258312354043744302019-05-22T15:00:06.059-07:002019-05-22T15:00:06.059-07:00Susan K, I'll stick to watching as well.
LeeSusan K, I'll stick to watching as well.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13398939648162112732019-05-22T14:59:31.164-07:002019-05-22T14:59:31.164-07:00Myra, I think "passionate" is the key. I...Myra, I think "passionate" is the key. I tend to go with the flow as well, but if I'm fired up enough I'll lead the way.<br /><br />Fifteen years at a job is a good run. My last job lasted for 18 years though I'd been working for that same company for over 30 years. You've got to go when the time comes.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40310790311010409332019-05-22T14:56:09.582-07:002019-05-22T14:56:09.582-07:00Alex, I think I've had a tie before but it'...Alex, I think I've had a tie before but it's been a while.<br /><br />The white water experience sounds like fun, but these days I'm too chicken for that kind of fun.<br />Hope you have your chance to go.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12077089720410856962019-05-22T12:59:41.055-07:002019-05-22T12:59:41.055-07:00Lee,
Years ago, I did a lot creek swimming but I ...Lee,<br /><br />Years ago, I did a lot creek swimming but I never went tubing. These days you couldn't pay me enough to get in any body of water that hasn't had a ton of chemicals added to kill the bateria and other unknows. I'm paranoid like that. Anyhow, generally I flow with the current but I do fight at times. That proves to be a difficult, fruitles fight everytime, too. When will I learn? I think the longest I ever stayed at one job was three years. I really didn't have a long career life after college, maybe five years max but it felt like eternity, before I retired to be a mommy. DH always stayed with his employers until downsizing or other economic crisis forced the ax to fall on his shoulders. I sure hope we don't see that again and is able to finish out the rest of his years until retirement. <br /><br />WOW, your battle ended with a tie! That's a bummer I know but it goes to show that you did an excellent job putting two artists up in this round. <br /><br />Have a great afternoon, my friend!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738079671642137018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23866044994078570732019-05-22T12:16:31.417-07:002019-05-22T12:16:31.417-07:00Interesting BOTB tie - like my initial indecision....Interesting BOTB tie - like my initial indecision. My rafting highlight was a memorable white water expedition in the Canadian Wilderness when I was in my late teens. A dozen guys - an ex-marine, rugby players and students - made the first known descent of the Beaver River from the Yukon to BC. Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44332698487358252822019-05-22T11:25:26.928-07:002019-05-22T11:25:26.928-07:00I like how, when you have a tie, you let it ride. ...I like how, when you have a tie, you let it ride. <br />This was a fun challenge, Lee.Michael Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837894257911367660noreply@blogger.com