Fuck.
My nephew's Guard unit is being deployed to Iraq as of January. I knew it would probably happen eventually, but still...fuck.
If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
Book ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me
Birth, death, illness, new job, vacation...if it's happening to you and you want us to know about it, post it here. These threads are intended for announcements only. Want to offer sympathy or congratulations, or talk about anything? Take it to Natter. Any natter here will be deleted.
Susan W. - Sep 14, 2004 1:54:31 pm PDT #1654 of 5668
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Volans - Sep 16, 2004 6:09:53 am PDT #1655 of 5668
move out and draw fire
OK, now I'm really going dark. The computer is going into a box momentarily, and who knows when I'll see it again.
Take care, everybody!
DCJensen - Sep 16, 2004 12:34:14 pm PDT #1656 of 5668
All is well that ends in pizza.
Asking for industrial strength jobma.
I'm in the middle of the interviewing/testing process to have a temp gig through April that will consist of me driving to a chain of auto parts store locations, installing new computers, and training the counter staff in their use. (A company vehicle, cell phone and credt card, even.)
I have passed a phone interview, faxed forms, FedExed personality test and background check so far. F2F or phone job interviews are next week, followed by [if hired] training that might take place in Raleigh, NC.
As many crossed fingers and toes as possible, thank you.
Anne W. - Sep 16, 2004 3:21:16 pm PDT #1657 of 5668
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
I will be semi-dark for the next week as I go to St. Louis to visit my folks.
billytea - Sep 17, 2004 5:33:57 am PDT #1658 of 5668
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
Received an email today from the Office Formerly Known As My Employer:
We are in a position to offer you employment in our Melbourne office in our asset consulting team.
Details to follow in a week or two.
askye - Sep 17, 2004 6:34:00 am PDT #1659 of 5668
Thrive to spite them
A while back I asked for jobma for Mom and she got the job!! Everything has gone much smoother than she anticipated!
Frankenbuddha - Sep 17, 2004 6:58:42 am PDT #1660 of 5668
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Well, despite the lumpectomy, it looks like they didn't get all the cancer, so Mom's going for the double mastectomy. She's determined not to get chemo or radiation because it would just "drag it out". I'm not sure what to think. She feels she's had a full life and just wants things to go if they're going to go, and I'm not sure I blame her. But at the same time, other than the cancer, she's still doing very well for her age - she still drives (even at night, though she doesn't like to); her living situation is very stable. I guess I'd just like to ask for a general "what's right"-ma, because I really don't know at this point.
Maria - Sep 19, 2004 12:34:33 am PDT #1661 of 5668
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Hurrican Ivan hasn't finished wreaking havoc on us yet. Any spare minimal-high floodwater~ma is gratefully appreciated. The Susquehanna River, which is immediately behind our restaurant, is expected to crest tomorrow evening between 23 and 25 feet which is significantly above flood level. The basement is emptied, all non-essential electricity has been shut off and our fingers are crossed. We could see a few inches in the restaurant proper, and if officials lower a dam upstream (it's developed significant cracks) it could be much more. A total loss is possible if that happens. Scared doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling right now.
I'm ready for 2004 to be over. Enough is enough.
Pix - Sep 19, 2004 8:48:01 am PDT #1662 of 5668
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
This is very last minute and likely not doable, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
I want to go to the Big E today.
No one around can join me, though I have an extra ticket. Any Somervillains around that want to go?
Profile addy good.
Typo Boy - Sep 22, 2004 11:58:46 am PDT #1663 of 5668
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Have not been around for a while. Minor problem though still hopefully not major was not so minor as I hoped. Am typing this with my left hand, will participate minimally on this board until right hand is in working order again. Uh I guess not-a-big-deal-ma is in order if anyone wants to wish it for me.
Thanks
Gar