tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post2154995203440931874..comments2024-02-13T14:22:34.153-05:00Comments on LD Masterson: Hump Day Funnies from the London TubeLD Mastersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-68887949280851731662017-05-12T12:00:03.584-04:002017-05-12T12:00:03.584-04:00Thaks, Mike. I think dark humor is a necessity som...Thaks, Mike. I think dark humor is a necessity some times. Keeps us sane.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-39395170615330458932017-05-12T11:33:12.346-04:002017-05-12T11:33:12.346-04:00I'm sorry about your ring, too, Linda. All I c...I'm sorry about your ring, too, Linda. All I can say is you'll never forget it.<br /><br />Ref those London jokes - the underground is so horribly uncomfortable in hot weather/rush hour the humour is needed. There was much the same dark humour during the blitz :)Mike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-40261586925143996052017-05-10T11:38:52.181-04:002017-05-10T11:38:52.181-04:00Donna - Oh, that stinks. Someone having it stolen ...Donna - Oh, that stinks. Someone having it stolen is worse that losing it. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-10142052186249569602017-05-10T08:18:43.273-04:002017-05-10T08:18:43.273-04:00Ugh. A lost ring. Someone stole my mom's right...Ugh. A lost ring. Someone stole my mom's right (she had died the year before) when I was in school. Broke my heart.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-23851467671352524672017-05-09T08:40:50.175-04:002017-05-09T08:40:50.175-04:00Lee - I hope it does turn out to be in a suitcase....Lee - I hope it does turn out to be in a suitcase. I lost a favorite necklace on vacation and found it months later in the side pocket of a tote bag where I'd tucked it for safekeeping while we were swimming.<br /><br />Heather - I'm starting to resign myself to the fact that it may be gone. But thank you.<br />LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-46669198964541035802017-05-08T22:40:07.989-04:002017-05-08T22:40:07.989-04:00Oh, no! So sorry about your ring, and that it'...Oh, no! So sorry about your ring, and that it's been such a struggle to find it. Keeping my fingers crossed that it'll pop up eventually!<br /><br />And love that "aw." Such a precious puppy!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-72197452231434983702017-05-08T00:31:32.071-04:002017-05-08T00:31:32.071-04:00Sorry to hear about the ring--hope it showed up or...Sorry to hear about the ring--hope it showed up or shows up eventually. My wife lost her ring last year when we were on vacation. I don't know if there's much likelihood she'll ever find it unless it's still in a suitcase or something.<br /><br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-72848755797210569142017-05-05T18:10:39.414-04:002017-05-05T18:10:39.414-04:00Susan G/K - Oh, absolutely. No one better.Susan G/K - Oh, absolutely. No one better.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-44632665212823813352017-05-05T17:05:54.013-04:002017-05-05T17:05:54.013-04:00Hope you found your ring. Those Brits are experts ...Hope you found your ring. Those Brits are experts at sarcasm.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-74530273769592894872017-05-05T16:07:12.688-04:002017-05-05T16:07:12.688-04:00Robyn - Hey, you're the first person to commen...Robyn - Hey, you're the first person to comment on my "aw". Thanks. I thought he was a sure winner. <br /><br />Hilary - I think a laugh is a good thing in most circumstances.<br /><br />To all - it's not looking good for the great ring search. I may have to accept the fact that I've lost it. *sigh* But I've still got the guy who gave it to me. We celebrate our 48th anniversary next week. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-8483620146997143752017-05-05T02:19:21.958-04:002017-05-05T02:19:21.958-04:00Hi LD - I hope you find your ring - with luck it w...Hi LD - I hope you find your ring - with luck it will just materialise from somewhere 'silly' ... take care and let's hope ... <br /><br />We do have some very clever announcers at various times ... they lighten the frustration of a minor problem on the trains ... a laugh is a good thing in some circumstances ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-48741315450194138972017-05-04T21:01:23.287-04:002017-05-04T21:01:23.287-04:00Aw yes, he/she's a cutie.
Sorry about your rin...Aw yes, he/she's a cutie.<br />Sorry about your ring. I really hope it turns up, as things do, when you're not madly trying to find it.<br />Take care, LD.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-5439617718307433292017-05-04T20:51:15.675-04:002017-05-04T20:51:15.675-04:00Thanks, Carol. With my memory, I might sign up eve...Thanks, Carol. With my memory, I might sign up every week.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-39941781896735616312017-05-04T18:41:26.718-04:002017-05-04T18:41:26.718-04:00Linda, I checked my newsletter signups, and you...Linda, I checked my newsletter signups, and you're there. Wanted to make sure you saw my response. Thanks!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-49543823885521875202017-05-04T17:14:13.766-04:002017-05-04T17:14:13.766-04:00Those are fabulous!! I can't imagine the comme...Those are fabulous!! I can't imagine the comments that go through their heads that they can't/shouldn't print!<br /><br />Good luck with the ring!!!! Sending 'lucky' vibes your wayJemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-88030515912350486942017-05-04T15:17:45.212-04:002017-05-04T15:17:45.212-04:00Lexa - Oh definitely. I just want to be on that tr...Lexa - Oh definitely. I just want to be on that train, listening to you.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-19712374290419356072017-05-04T14:36:16.788-04:002017-05-04T14:36:16.788-04:00"We can't move off because some idiot has..."We can't move off because some idiot has their hand stuck in the door." <br />"Let the passengers off the train FIRST!" (Pause .) "Oh go on then, stuff yourselves in like sardines, see if I care - I'm going home...."<br />"To the gentleman wearing the long grey coat trying to get on the second carriage - what part of 'stand clear of the doors' don't you understand?"<br /><br />It's obvious to me that I was born to be an Underground Conductor. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-92142246178679528342017-05-03T20:59:39.046-04:002017-05-03T20:59:39.046-04:00To everyone, the search for my ring continues. I&#...To everyone, the search for my ring continues. I'll post an extra comment when I find it. (Staying positive.)<br /><br />Karen - Thanks. Me, too.<br /><br />Diane - That was my favorite as a funny plus it was yhe one stop I remember from our visit there. And my ring only had one stone. We didn't money for more back then.<br /><br />Carol - Bet you could tell it was an ad lib.<br /><br />Donna - Thanks. It really feels that way.<br /><br />Susan F.S. - Glad you liked them. And, I not only can still wear my ring. I can still get into part of my wedding dress. The veil. Lol<br /><br />Angela - I'm glad they gave you a laugh. And thanks.<br /><br />Maria - I don't think Sophie's a blind kind of girl.<br /><br />Chrystal - I always enjoy the NYC subway. Cheaper entertainment than Broadway. (Mine is, too.)<br /><br />Alex - I figured they might be but funny is funny and that's what I was going for.<br />LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-87843699608642613752017-05-03T19:24:00.053-04:002017-05-03T19:24:00.053-04:00Really sorry you can't find your ring.
I used ...Really sorry you can't find your ring.<br />I used to live in London and those are probably made up just because of the dialogue used. But still funny!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-91304714298534168962017-05-03T18:11:20.948-04:002017-05-03T18:11:20.948-04:00You know, with all the crazy things I saw on the s...You know, with all the crazy things I saw on the subway while living in NYC, I can only imagine some of the things these people have experienced/tolerated. <br /><br />I hope your ring turns up. My heart is hurting for you just over the fact it's missing.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-20757906992541476922017-05-03T17:40:55.196-04:002017-05-03T17:40:55.196-04:00Oh, I'm so sorry about your ring!
I'm sur...Oh, I'm so sorry about your ring!<br /><br />I'm sure you've retraced your steps a thousand times. You don't think Sophie took it, do you? A little bling for her collar?<br /><br />Hope you find it. <br /><br />Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-69145033360129112892017-05-03T17:02:26.627-04:002017-05-03T17:02:26.627-04:00Said for real or not, those were so hilarious!
I ...Said for real or not, those were so hilarious!<br /><br />I hope you able to find your ring soon :-(Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-69307459099411985542017-05-03T16:31:49.859-04:002017-05-03T16:31:49.859-04:00Those Brit lines were great. My favorite was the o...Those Brit lines were great. My favorite was the one about "Oh go ahead, stuff yourself in like sardines..." Too funny. The sauna one is good, too.<br /><br />Now, the important stuff. Any luck finding your ring? I know exactly where the engagement ring my hubby gave me 49 years ago is, but it sure isn't on my finger. I'm impressed that yours still fits. I was skinny back then. Now... I'm not. Good luck finding it. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-67990987568183732952017-05-03T16:11:33.986-04:002017-05-03T16:11:33.986-04:00Oh no! I hope you find your ring soon...that's...Oh no! I hope you find your ring soon...that's a traumatic event!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://dbmcnicol.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">DB McNicol, author & traveler</a>Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-8810924535404545242017-05-03T15:51:42.565-04:002017-05-03T15:51:42.565-04:00Love your Thought of the Day - it's priceless....Love your Thought of the Day - it's priceless. I wish you every success in finding your ring.<br /><br />Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.com