Out the Door L
What Will You Do to Get a Photo
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 11 July 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Had no money with me, poor girl had to get the manager...told her I'd pay later....
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, Canada
That is a wonderful shot. I love the smile.
11 Jul 2008 5:09am
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks a lot Michael, it was a great smile....read other responses and you'll know why! I'd tell you but you didn't enquire ;)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
I hope she had the wonderful smile as she passed over a coffee and donut. I've done the same myself when without funds or when financially embarrassed. Great one, Lorraine!
11 Jul 2008 5:40am
@Michael Skorulski: She did, you see I noticed a new hairdo but couldn't get a photo and I have a Horton Card and money on it, but their machine wasn't working, and I wanted my toasts and my coffee and a photo of the new haircut, so I told the poor 'new' girl there, that I would pay later, when she hesitated I asked to speak to the Manager...lol I don't know what the girl told her, poor thing, but as soon as the manager saw me she started laughing, and told the "NEW" girl it was okay, I could pay later :) So I shot her. So tthat's my story and I'm sticking to it :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
This has to be a Tim Hortons...she obviously found you funny, money or no money!!!
11 Jul 2008 5:53am
@Marion: It is, you also know me well, as did the manager and she laughed 'cause she knew I did it to sneak a photo...sides their machine was down, and I didn't bring cash lol thanks so much!
@GJC: Thanks so much GJC for the FULL story see my response to Michael ;)
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
You live in a world apart, Lorraine! Such a treatment is unheard of here, in Japan, "in our era"! No money, no shopping!" She looks happy to have served you and is even offering you a bonus...her smile!
11 Jul 2008 7:20am
@Japanalia: Oh You Wise One, I'm a little nuts, I got to have my coffee and this photo of the manager's new haircut, 'sides I was paying with the Tim Horton's card but their machine wasn't working....not my fault, anyway If you're not bored by now, get the full story by reading my response to Michael lol
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
What an awesoem shot Lorraine!!1 It just captures her pure joy of the moment - she was obviously very taken with your offer to photograph her and pay later! :) I love this shot!
11 Jul 2008 7:39am
@Mandy Provan: lol Actually dear Mandy, she's quite modest, but I had to get her, I love her new hairdo, I thought she looked smashing and I wanted a photo...so I had to get her over to the cash...customer complaint, 'ya know lol :)
the full story is in my response to Michael ;)
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Well thats a new one... forgotten my money ! But this photo is a great natural shot.
11 Jul 2008 8:00am
@Observing: NO such thing...Mike, see my complete response to Michael for the full story, IF you DARE ;)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Can you pay with a print? In exchange you'd have coffee free for one year.
11 Jul 2008 9:23am
@António Pires: Wow Antonio this is high praise, hell I'd settle for 1 coffee...mmm....love my coffee lol thanks so much!
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Wow, that's unheard of here! No money - no service! That's great! I love it! (You really need your morning coffee!)
11 Jul 2008 10:44am
@Betty: Worse than you think sweetie, it was actually my 4th coffee, had my first three at home ;) see my response to Michael for the full story, it is kinda funny ;)....
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
They finally got to meet the lady who drives by the back door taking photos and this time... she has no cash... hehehe... great shot though... as she quickly hands you the donut and says "Forget the cash and keep away from the back door!"... take care
11 Jul 2008 11:55am
@Fliss: I want to know why do you and everyone else assume I asked for donuts, it was, if you must know, whole wheat toast burnt outside tender inside, tons of butter and a little square of peanut butter, and coffee...goes without saying LOL ;) Thanks so much!
Janice Thomson from Canada
Being that you're Timmy's best customer I can see why the manager was smiling LOL. What a great portraiture. Love the B&W.
11 Jul 2008 11:56am
@Janice Thomson: It's more like 'Oh it's You lol' I don't know what it is....anyhoo I went back after my toast and coffee and I paid, 'cause I'm a good customer ;)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
Man your lucky you didn't get kicked out or arrested, but it seems you have a tab at Timmy's. i would like to go across Canada and shoot at all their stores.
11 Jul 2008 1:25pm
@JoeB: Hey watch how you put that Joe, you wouldn't want a BOL bulletin on you ;) AND they have Tim Horton's card where you can put money in until you run out, I had a fresh 20 in, but the machine didn't work, that's why I had no cash. Plus they know me, and I have a photo of everyone there. Ha!
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
OK Lorraine... I dared to read the response lol. It's a great story ha ha ;)
11 Jul 2008 2:01pm
@Observing: Awww aren't you sweet :)
Cheryl from Texas, United States
wow, your face must look as sweet as your personality :-)) is that at starbucks? I think I'll try that trick!!
11 Jul 2008 2:25pm
@Cheryl: OR I could be scary looking, I don't wear make-up anymore and when it's humid out, my already long curly hair goes wild, that's it, I must look like a wild woman...It's None OTHER than Tim Horton's Coffee, apparently they're mean all over, except MYTim Horton's....go figure! Thanks a lot Cheryl...mmmmboy I'd love to have a Starbuck here, mmmm yummm coffeee, caramel concoction, droooool
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Good shot, and this time not a 'drive by' ... !
Oh, this is very funny ....... you captured one of Tim Horton's finest! ;D
I don't know what her old hairdo looked like, but she's good looking here!
"A Tim Horton card" eh? ... Never heard of that in the States!
11 Jul 2008 2:33pm
@Judy: She had long dark hair, it looked good then but she looks Hot now...Yes they have created a Tim Horton's card where you can put any amount of money on and just pay as you go until you run out, and put money in. My son got me a card with cash in it for my birthday, talk about a sweetie, and obviously knows me WELL I was in caffeine heaven ;) Thanks sweet Judy!
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Well, I read about the story, I remember that I purchased a bottle of wine in a wine store but couldn't get it with me although I had cash on the table because their bar code reading machine was out of order, bureaucracy! If I lived in your neighborhood I would become a frequent customer at their coffeeshop, but I think Janine would join me every time if she knew what manager runs the place there ;), she is gorgeous! Great photo!
11 Jul 2008 3:08pm
@Illuci: LOL great comment Erik, and she is gorgeous, and very modest... it's a lovely place thanks a lot!
@Daryl: Little towns, big sharing, thanks so much Daryl :)
laughingwolf from Canada
large french vanilla for me, svp :) lol
nothing like a happy manager!
11 Jul 2008 7:00pm
@laughingwolf: Very true :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
The poor "NEW" girl just wanted to quietly take your money and put it in the till! But NO! Little did she realize she was dealing with a photographer!!! LMAO!!! Great story and shot to go with it! :0)
11 Jul 2008 7:20pm
@Craig: Yes really shame on 'us' photographers for disturbing the peace ;)
Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom
Nice one!. At least she is smiling about it :-)
11 Jul 2008 7:46pm
@Jasp: Thanks Rich, she's pretty cool ;)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Ha ha, nice one Lorraine, and nice to hear that 'trust & good will' is still alive and well where you live. I just cant imagine it happening like that over here - some hardnut would have appeared to boot you out of the place the minute they heard you couldn't pay. Her smiley face says it all.
11 Jul 2008 8:27pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks a lot Richard, we're friendly :)
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Tu es extraordinaire Lorraine! Non seulement tu prétends ne pas avoir d'argent mais en plus elle te gratifie d'un magnifique sourire. J'adore ton histoire.
11 Jul 2008 8:29pm
@standley: Je crois que ton commentaire est extraordinaire, merci beaucoup Richard :)
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
This is a really natural looking shot. Well done. (Glad you got your coffee!)
12 Jul 2008 2:36am
@Andrew Gould: Thanks a lot Andrew, short of begging, well who knows....I'll always get my coffee ;)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Beautiful hair and fabulous smile and you have it all on "tape" for the world to see. Your plan worked to get her in view for the shot. It's great in B&W.
It is a wonderful image of daily life.
12 Jul 2008 2:49am
@Barbara: Thanks a lot Barbara, sometimes a little audacity comes a long way ....;)
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
YOU are such a stinker!! LMAO!! What you'll do for a shot, Lorraine... Excellent!
12 Jul 2008 4:50am
@amy: LOL love that Amy, I'm a stinker, ahhhh you're just the sweetest...;)
@Cool Daddio: Jim Darling, why are you assuming donuts? for breakfast? yewww, no I had toast....no need to worry ;)
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