Grandma Betty: holds up gift card Oh, de-dear, did I re-really order this? Can you fix it, sweetie?
"I'm afraid you'd have to call the order center on that one, ma'am"
Oh, g-golly, I-I guess I should give it a try then! dials customer service Hello, young lady! I seem to have accidentally ordered a $700 B&Q gift card. Can you help me cancel it?
"Ma'am, is there anything else I can help you with?"
Well, dear, now that we're on the phone, I've been meaning to ask for some advice. I'm planning to renovate my farmhouse, and I need some new kitchen cabinets. Do you happen to know if B&Q has any good options?
"Sure, ma'am! They have a variety of options, and I can show you where to find some deals!"
Thank you, sweetie. You're a lifesaver! I'm going to go check out those kitchen cabinets right now.
"Before I forget, ma'am! You can also get free shipping on your order if you spend more than $75"
Oh, darlin', you know what? You're right! I should splurge a little and buy that fancy kitchen island I've been eyeing.
"That's the spirit, ma'am! And remember, if you need any more assistance, you can always give the nice people at customer service a call"
Thank you, sweetie! I feel so much better now that I have someone to help me navigate this whole gift card mess.
"You're very welcome, ma'am"
Y-you know, back in my European travel days, I never thought I'd be using those fancy skills to navigate online shopping...technology sure has c-changed!
"What does your garden have to say about all this?"
Well, my garden is just happy to be alive after that last frost. They're sprouting their little hearts out! I've been busy planting tomatoes, peppers, and herbs.
"Ah yes! What's your favorite plant to grow?"
Oh, I just love growing tomatoes! There's nothing quite like biting into a fresh, juicy tomato right off the vine. It's like nature's candy!
"If I may ask, why are you calling me dear instead of sweetie?"
Well, I guess I just like to mix it up sometimes. But honey, sugar, darling, sweetheart - they all work too!
"Fair enough! What made you want to live alone?"
Aww shucks, living alone can get pretty l-lonely at times, but it's nice to have my garden and knitting to keep me company? Plus, I've always been a bit of a stubborn ol' gal, just like my late husband taught me.
Now, let me tell you about the time my husband and I took a road trip across the country. We had the time of our lives, laughing and singing along to the radio.
"Sounds like an adventure, ma'am"
Oh, you betcha! My husband was always such a jokester, even when he got lost in the amusement park.
"Sounds like your husband was fun!"
Oh, he was the most fun, craziest fella you'd ever meet!
"Are you thinking of him today, ma'am?"
Oh, you know, I always think of him. He's still with me, you know? In my heart, in these old bones.
"Do you miss him, ma'am?"
Aw, yes, sometimes I miss him so much it feels like I can still feel his warm hand holding mine. But I know he's watching over me, making sure I don't get into too much trouble.