Poor Emmett is right!

Can you counter it in other ways? More vacation time, flex time, or something of that sort?

Unfortunately, it sounds as though they're giving her an opportunity of a lifetime. Sometimes it does take jumping companies to do this. I've been fighting for a promotion and a raise for her here (and just about to get final approval), but what they're offering is too much. I'm very pleased for her. And she's giving me a month's notice. But I am getting on a plane for the UK Friday the 10th, and it's a lot of pressure on my remaining staff. This is where the true test of whether I am a good manager is anyway, right? I inherited a great team; it's what I do from this step forward that reveals just how good (or bad!) I am.

But I'm gonna miss her!

ok, just for clarification... is "Cabana Boy" kinda the women's equivalent of "call girl" for us guys? They say it's not always about sex, but someone to dote and listen, ya? (at least that's what those DC politicians have been saying of late).

Cabana boys bring drinks and give backrubs.

I don't know how others use it, but I've always thought of it as "pretty eye candy fantasy man to serve my every whim, whether my current whim is sexual or facing my to-do list so I don't have to."

I have decided, using David's definition, that Padalecki is the perfect cabana boy. Plus he's ubertall*, so he could totally get you the top shelf liquor for drinks, which makes up for the notion that he'd be hot glueing random trinkets to your glass between refills.

Ackles may be prettier, but seems less suited for the job over all.

* I've heard tell that his girlfriend's roomies used to call him when they needed lightbulbs changed. Don't know how true it is, but the notion amuses.

My cabana boy normally knows where my muse has run off to and can get it back to work, while at the same time bring me lovely drinks and will tell me wonderful stories in an enthralling voice. Then there may be shagging.

Can I get a cabana girl? Muse, drinks, stories in lovely voice, with possible shagging sounds good.

Aw Crap:

MINNEAPOLIS - AP

A freeway bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed Wednesday, sending many cars into the water.

Tons of concrete have collapsed and people are injured. Survivors are being carried up the riverbank.

The entire span of the 35W bridge collapsed about 6:05 p.m. where the freeway crosses the river near University Avenue.

Some people are stranded on parts of the bridge that aren't completely in the water.

A tractor-trailer is on fire at the collapse scene

Also? A school bus stopped just in time.

Juliana? that's your old stomping ground, right?. I hope your F&F are OK.

Freeway bridge?!? That's horrible.