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Becky Brenton's avatar

I so love this story!

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Bar Scott's avatar

Me too! Thank you, Becky. I’m glad you did.

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Cackie Scott's avatar

The very BEST kind of story! Made my day.

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Bar Scott's avatar

Thanks, Cack. I assumed Da taught you too??

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Cackie Scott's avatar

Yes, Indeed! A very WASPy thing to learn. Have found it extremely useful in dealing with various non WASP men in my life.

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Bar Scott's avatar

Now that made me laugh. Thank you!

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Arthur's avatar

ok. ok. But ... is it one or two loops? I've done both and was never quite sure which I liked more. :)

You two crack me up.

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Bar Scott's avatar

So glad to see you here, Arthur. We’ve been making us laugh for a very long time. Lucky us!

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Cackie Scott's avatar

Two loops looks bulkier except with a silk tie. It also stays up tight longer. Depends on what you have and how you want to look.

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Bar Scott's avatar

you're a master tie tier!! xoxo

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Nan Tepper's avatar

BEST ever! Love this. I know tie a tie, too, from my waitressing days. If Amir and Omar come back with a crew of pals who don't know how, you can call on me, and I'll help! xo

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Bar Scott's avatar

Did you tie your customer’s ties? Your colleague’s? Yours? All of them? You’re probably an expert. Mine were pretty iffy.

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Nan Tepper's avatar

Mostly, my own. I got pretty good at it! We had nice uniforms. Beautiful, vertical stripes in blue or red, long white cafe aprons, and gorgeous ties, florals, I recall. We were fancy! Union Square Cafe in the 80s. I was much younger then! xo

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Bar Scott's avatar

Whole different thing tying your own. Really not sure I could do that! Brava!!

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Nan Tepper's avatar

I think it's easier doing it to myself, than tying it on someone else! xo

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Bar Scott's avatar

PS Thank you, Nan. It was a sweet moment in time. Love those moments.

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Nan Tepper's avatar

Yup. They bring meaning to my life in such lovely ways. xo

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Doris Dembosky's avatar

What a heartwarming story! I don't know how to tie a tie, but I'll ask my husband to teach me... just in case.

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Bar Scott's avatar

Just in case! I love that. Thank you, Doris.

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Julie's avatar

Such a sweet story, one you will never forget. What a treat that must have been. Thanks for sharing, Julie

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Bar Scott's avatar

Dear Julie, thank you. It’s a good skill to have and fun to learn! You two will have fun with it. Nice to see you yesterday. I left there, went to New Morning and wrote this blog so it was a good day.

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Savitri Sarah Nelson's avatar

Beautiful :)

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Bar Scott's avatar

Dear Sarah, Thank you. It was a sweet afternoon for me. A real deep gift. xo

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Shannon Proctor's avatar

Lovely!

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Bar Scott's avatar

Thank you, Shannon. I hope life in CO is treating you well and that the wildflowers are up and out.

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Candace's avatar

How incredibly wonderful. I think that they will remember you always.

Your “mother” light must have been shining like a beacon. The universe heard.

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Bar Scott's avatar

Dear Candace, Candy, never know which you prefer…that is such a nice thing to say. Thank you. ❤️

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Esther Frances's avatar

Wonderful share! Made my insides feel like honey! Thank you!

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Bar Scott's avatar

Dear Esther, Thank you. Sorry to take so long. Summer's supposed to be quieter, but my goodness, I've been goin'! Thanks for reading that story. it's one I love and hold dear.

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Kirsti BG's avatar

What a great story!!!! Encounters like that are priceless.

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Bar Scott's avatar

They are. This one's stuck with me all these years. Still have their pictures on my phone.

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