tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post8439244542611406930..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: Signs. They Break My Mind.Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-53313638241314895052013-08-27T21:06:18.099-04:002013-08-27T21:06:18.099-04:00I still read every sign I pass. Probably caz I tak...I still read every sign I pass. Probably caz I take the bus everywhereSoulz Rebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657461302745155858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-11107652012035956132013-08-27T21:05:33.220-04:002013-08-27T21:05:33.220-04:00Um Lizzi...American plz LOLUm Lizzi...American plz LOLSoulz Rebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657461302745155858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-19144212241718801952013-08-24T15:18:21.458-04:002013-08-24T15:18:21.458-04:00Except I don't know half the words you just sa...Except I don't know half the words you just said. :)<br /><br />And they wouldn't wait long enough for me to finish the sentence before asking again. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-69506666913212950032013-08-23T16:57:06.541-04:002013-08-23T16:57:06.541-04:00Neff: What does that sign say?
Me: Words.
Neff: Wh...Neff: What does that sign say?<br />Me: Words.<br />Neff: Why?<br />Me: To syntaxically display a version of communication aimed at a demographic consisting errant or itinerant multifarious viewers, in order to convey such information as might be considered relevant, useful, informative, educational or otherwise improving upon their day.<br />Neff: *shuts the hell up, knowing he's been beaten*<br /><br />You'd think after 5 other kids you'd have this pegged :pLizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-84377592180251273802013-08-22T21:53:28.151-04:002013-08-22T21:53:28.151-04:00Or, there aren't that many places to go. :)
...Or, there aren't that many places to go. :)<br /><br />Haha!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-66750703507889158122013-08-22T21:52:53.094-04:002013-08-22T21:52:53.094-04:00We went through that phase, too. And thank you fo...We went through that phase, too. And thank you for proving my point. Don't fall into the trap. Just say, "I don't know" enough times and the kid stops asking!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-35113803028908979492013-08-22T21:50:57.099-04:002013-08-22T21:50:57.099-04:00Ha! Great idea, except I'd never find the sig...Ha! Great idea, except I'd never find the signs in the detritus usually flung around my van. :)<br /><br />Bermuda is so, so lovely.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-80516452900999859322013-08-22T21:45:44.299-04:002013-08-22T21:45:44.299-04:00There are no signs in Alaska either...in pretty pl...There are no signs in Alaska either...in pretty places they take away from the scenery I guess. At least in the Midwest they draw attention from the wind turbines!!! HahaGina Poirierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11682320213681800526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-6287166150738320802013-08-22T19:33:37.378-04:002013-08-22T19:33:37.378-04:00When my son was 3 or 4, he wanted to know what was...When my son was 3 or 4, he wanted to know what was inside every. single. tractor-trailer that we saw on the road. Occasionally, they're easy, because it's emblazoned on the trailer. 95% of the time, however, there is no hint, so I just made sh*t up. Lawnmowers. Watermelon. Basketballs. Did I say every single tractor-trailer? EVERY FREAKING ONE.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-77300521982779700462013-08-22T17:38:44.554-04:002013-08-22T17:38:44.554-04:00You need to have signs on sticks that you keep in ...You need to have signs on sticks that you keep in the van. To hold up for the kids. When you tell them, "read this!". LOL<br />Sounds to me like Turken will be giving you a hard time for a long time to come:) <br />Ah, Bermuda. Does sound very, very nice (sigh)<br />GirlieOnTheEdgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226101556766074271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-33049107718223009042013-08-22T13:34:15.895-04:002013-08-22T13:34:15.895-04:00Thank you. Part of me wants them to learn how to ...Thank you. Part of me wants them to learn how to read, so... they can read. Another part doesn't, because then they can read things no child should be reading. (Those grocery store aisles being some of the worst!)<br /><br />We lived in Bermuda for about 7 months, and were there for our first anniversary. A magical place it is. I wrote about it a few times. <br /><br />http://a-fly-on-our-chicken-coop-wall.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-slice-of-heaven-part-one-unless-i.html<br /><br />http://a-fly-on-our-chicken-coop-wall.blogspot.com/2013/02/bermuda-part-2.html<br /><br />http://a-fly-on-our-chicken-coop-wall.blogspot.com/2013/03/get-ready-to-dance-bermuda-style.htmlChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73878944535503062562013-08-22T13:26:14.308-04:002013-08-22T13:26:14.308-04:00I remember this song. I think it fits just fine.
...I remember this song. I think it fits just fine.<br /><br />Have a terrific day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-4647502207724913772013-08-22T13:16:35.520-04:002013-08-22T13:16:35.520-04:00Love your post...it is so true...kids wanting us t...Love your post...it is so true...kids wanting us to read everything...:) I remember doing that with my lil sibs:) Did you live in Bermuda?The A Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360941896863619384noreply@blogger.com