Hugs Are Good

from JoeUser Forums
I popped over to Applebee's for lunch and wound up staying for several hours. I was having a good time and some good conversation so I stuck around. The bartender for whom I am knitting a hat came on shift. My first thought was to just put away my knitting so she wouldn't see it but I decided to see if she approved of the colorway instead. She liked it so I guess it's a winner.

While there my favorite bartender there, who became a manager and lately transferred to another location, came in. She immediately came over to me and gave me a big hug which I gladly returned.

I should say that I am not a person who is much for hugs as a rule. I am not against the idea of them, but they tend to make me a little uncomfortable. That being said, I really enjoyed hugging my long lost friend.

When I got ready to leave I got not only another hug from my favorite ex-bartender but I also got one from the bartender for whom I am making the hat. I have to admit that even though I am not normally comfortable with hugs I did really enjoy those.

I am going to have to really re-think my feelings about hugs. They really are a good thing.
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
I like hugs. Have you seen this? http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

{"I am going to have to really re-think my feelings about hugs. They really are a good thing."}

Well hallejua!  Ya,  sure,  You betcha!

I wish I'd found a friendly bartender!  We all need hugs   they actually increase the hemoglobin,  lower blood pressure,  and soothe our bodies! 

Enjoy!

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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

Reply By: Jonas WillsPosted: Monday, November 05, 2007
I like hugs. Have you seen this? http://www.freehugscampaign.org/[/quote]

I think Mason is the guy that wrote a blog entry about people giving out hugs,  and provided a link to Utube showing it.  Cool huh?! 

We need a hugs campaign here where I live!  right in downtown!

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Save the Planet - Hug a Knitter.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top

I like hugs. Have you seen this? http://www.freehugscampaign.org/


Yep, posted it a while back.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
I wish I'd found a friendly bartender! We all need hugs they actually increase the hemoglobin, lower blood pressure, and soothe our bodies!


Friendly bartenders (and people in general) are everywhere, ya just have to seek them out.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
We need a hugs campaign here where I live! right in downtown!


So start one.
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top

Save the Planet - Hug a Knitter.


Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top

So start one.

Reply By: MasonM
ya just have to seek them out.

  seek them out is fairly easy,  start a hug campaign?  in my town?  oh dear! hehe,  I might like that...

Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm so glad you realise what you're missing!! Hugs are ALWAYS good when they are someone who really cares!
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top

I'm so glad you realise what you're missing!! Hugs are ALWAYS good when they are someone who really cares!


Yeah. Most of the time I'm not comfortable with people getting that close, but sometimes it's nice. Especially if she's cute