tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post6166194203438806275..comments2024-01-12T11:26:35.176-05:00Comments on Working Stiffs: How I Left My Heart in PittsburghWorking Stiffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270595837074553752noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-92047618809737357032008-03-05T17:12:00.000-05:002008-03-05T17:12:00.000-05:00Thanks, Amy! Enjoy LIFELINES!Thanks, Amy! Enjoy LIFELINES!CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-80651946428228300032008-03-05T16:58:00.000-05:002008-03-05T16:58:00.000-05:00CJ--I'll be watching out for that "french fry boat...CJ--I'll be watching out for that "french fry boat". Will head over to our favorite local bookstore...The Regulator...and see if they have Lifelines...if not, I know they will order it for me...as always.<BR/>AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-2853007945846766822008-03-03T18:28:00.000-05:002008-03-03T18:28:00.000-05:00Amy, thanks so much for chiming in! French Fry bo...Amy, thanks so much for chiming in! French Fry boats--what a perfect description!! I'm gonna have to use that someday in a book,you realize, lol!<BR/><BR/>Hope you enjoy LIFELINES!CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-36513900922291102642008-03-03T18:11:00.000-05:002008-03-03T18:11:00.000-05:00Oh, so much to say, but probably a little late in ...Oh, so much to say, but probably a little late in the proess to be heard. This is Joyce's sister, Amy, the "old" St. Francis Nursing School graduate--1971 to be exact. Not that old--right? Say "yes" please. I loved hearing all of the Pittsburgh and SFGH stories. When I came back to Pittsburgh last year for my brother-in-law's 50th Birthday Party, or was that 2 years ago...yup...anyway, it was held at a restaurant near the old brewery at the Bloomfield bridge, so I took a detour out to see my old stomping grounds. I was heartbroken to see that there really IS no St. Francis any more. Still brings tears to my eyes. That hospital became an integral part of my life, and I still carry it around. And, by the way...we called them "french fry boats". Still have mine sitting in the closet in case I need it for a Halloween party. Although I moved to Durham, NC 22 years ago, I still get teased about my failure to use "to be". And, as far as the yinz thing goes, Joyce can vouch for the fact that we weren't even permitted to say that when we were growing up. We'd get "the look"...which I know Joyce has described to you before. And...here in the South they say "ya'll" (singular) and "all o' ya'll" (plural). CJ, can't wait to read Lifelines and all about the Angels of Mercy Medical Center. So sorry to hear about your friend's loss. I don't know the story about the murder, since I haven't lived in Pittsburgh for some time. I'll talk with Joyce to catch up on that. Best of luck with your book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-31145577763772819982008-02-29T08:56:00.000-05:002008-02-29T08:56:00.000-05:00CJ, feel free to hang out with us anytime! We love...CJ, feel free to hang out with us anytime! We loved having you here!Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-36800253810407891942008-02-29T08:36:00.000-05:002008-02-29T08:36:00.000-05:00Wow! Joyce, that nurse just might need to show up...Wow! Joyce, that nurse just might need to show up in a book.....hehehe....<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for inviting me to join you guys (yunz)--I had a blast!!CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-1312813691306454122008-02-29T07:10:00.000-05:002008-02-29T07:10:00.000-05:00CJ, we had a nurse like that when I worked at AGH....CJ, we had a nurse like that when I worked at AGH. She once told a patient who was being a pain in the ass that she was going to rip his skin off! She meant it, too.Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-4247610493019308192008-02-28T20:48:00.000-05:002008-02-28T20:48:00.000-05:00Thanks, Lisa!I remember those nursing hats--we use...Thanks, Lisa!<BR/><BR/>I remember those nursing hats--we used to have a charge nurse, who even decades after nurses stopped wearing them, still wore hers everyday, complete with dress, starched apron, white stockings and white heels...<BR/><BR/>She was formidable! You did NOT cross her, believe me!CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-16195692868608665472008-02-28T20:44:00.000-05:002008-02-28T20:44:00.000-05:00Great blog, CJ, and your book sounds terrific!Joyc...Great blog, CJ, and your book sounds terrific!<BR/><BR/>Joyce, my mother went to St. Francis for nursing school -- she, too, had the paper hotdog boat hats! I'd forgotten all about those. My aunt went to Mercy -- her nurse's hat was more of a wingy thing. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-54757942453874486782008-02-28T18:07:00.000-05:002008-02-28T18:07:00.000-05:00Hi Robin! Super congrats on the agent!!! Woohoo!!...Hi Robin! Super congrats on the agent!!! Woohoo!!!<BR/><BR/>Hope you enjoy LIFELINES!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by today.CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-79656941020394993272008-02-28T17:56:00.000-05:002008-02-28T17:56:00.000-05:00Hi CJ! Just wanted to say that I can't wait to re...Hi CJ! Just wanted to say that I can't wait to read Lifelines! I took one of your online courses last year while I was writing my first romantic suspense (which landed me an agent btw!) and the information you provided was wonderful - just what my book needed! Thanks so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-49021729814131999182008-02-28T17:21:00.000-05:002008-02-28T17:21:00.000-05:00Gina,I think you're right. Still trying to figure...Gina,<BR/>I think you're right. Still trying to figure out what we have against the verb "to be", lol!CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-83009543535557730292008-02-28T17:07:00.000-05:002008-02-28T17:07:00.000-05:00I always thought yunz was the plural of you, sort ...I always thought yunz was the plural of you, sort of a northern version of "Y'all."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-31047624251722947012008-02-28T11:43:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:43:00.000-05:00I actually sent this one (pittsburghese.com) to my...I actually sent this one (pittsburghese.com) to my copy editor, lol!<BR/><BR/>She finally gave in on "redd" as opposed to "read" and "slippy"...CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-22871444881215939592008-02-28T11:36:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:36:00.000-05:00LOL! If you guys can't decide between yunz and yi...LOL! If you guys can't decide between yunz and yinz, I feel safe.<BR/><BR/>I tried to put in just enough Pittsburghese without it getting overdone...didn't want readers to feel they needed a translator!CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-40457431142984349382008-02-28T11:29:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:29:00.000-05:00Here's another one:http://www.pittsburghese.com/Ok...Here's another one:<BR/>http://www.pittsburghese.com/<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'll quit now!Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-87444367258873117792008-02-28T11:26:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:26:00.000-05:00Okay, here you go:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin...Okay, here you go:<BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YinzJoyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-6016966615209902812008-02-28T11:24:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:24:00.000-05:00I always use yinz, not yunz. That's why Pittsburge...I always use yinz, not yunz. That's why Pittsburgers are called "Yinzers." And don't forget to put "n'at" at the end of every sentence. Here's an example: "Ah'm goin dahn ta Heinz Filled to see da Stillers n'at. First I gotta redd up da hahse n'at."<BR/><BR/>The sad thing is, I think I really sound like this sometimes!Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-40366144934218071592008-02-28T11:23:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:23:00.000-05:00It's my theory that "yunz" is singular and "yinz" ...It's my theory that "yunz" is singular and "yinz" is the plural.<BR/><BR/>But I could be wrong. I grew up in western PA, not Pittsburgh proper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-73898281018519314462008-02-28T10:07:00.000-05:002008-02-28T10:07:00.000-05:00Yeah, it was all over the local TV news yesterday....Yeah, it was all over the local TV news yesterday. I don't think there'd have been as much coverage if the mayor had died! Myron was definitely the face (and voice, heaven help us) of Pittsburgh for many. <BR/><BR/>Yoy.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-42702296852867684652008-02-28T09:10:00.000-05:002008-02-28T09:10:00.000-05:00OMG--just read on the PG site (I try to read it an...OMG--just read on the PG site (I try to read it and the Trib everyday) that Myron Cope died....so sad. <BR/><BR/>His voice rings on in my memory, associated with so many good times...CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-6291288367810971962008-02-28T09:03:00.000-05:002008-02-28T09:03:00.000-05:00Hi, Kristine! Have to admit, I'm not missing shov...Hi, Kristine! <BR/><BR/>Have to admit, I'm not missing shoveling snow!!! I just moved to South Carolina and even though it's a bit chilly today (50), it's sunny and should be in the 70's this weekend.<BR/><BR/>Sorry! <BR/>CJ, ducking the snowballs hurtling her way!!CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-89939000043538457022008-02-28T09:00:00.000-05:002008-02-28T09:00:00.000-05:00Welcome, CJ! It's great to see you here. I can't w...Welcome, CJ! It's great to see you here. <BR/><BR/>I can't wait to read your book! <BR/><BR/>I love Pittsburgh, but I have to admit the weather this month has been rough. LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-6711842762534038982008-02-28T08:59:00.000-05:002008-02-28T08:59:00.000-05:00Hi Jennie! Thanks for stopping by!Actually, it's ...Hi Jennie! Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>Actually, it's only-gulp!-four days until LIFELINES hits the stores....CJ Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263382194031609952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-12256460169616084872008-02-28T08:55:00.000-05:002008-02-28T08:55:00.000-05:00Hi, CJ! Thanks for stopping by.I'm an honerary Pit...Hi, CJ! Thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>I'm an honerary Pittsburgher myself, thanks to Joyce asking me to become a Working Stiff. I've only been to Pittsburgh once - helping a friend move - but I loved it. The houses... all those gorgeous Victorians with the mantels and the staircases... I cruise the online 'for sale' listings regularly, marveling at the cheap prices, the gorgeousness of the architecture and the monstrousness of the taxes. Pittsburgh is a real estate investors paradise, and if I had an extra couple hundred grand, I'd buy myself a dozen houses and just sit on'em.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait for the book! Just about a week now, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com