Which is why I feel fortunate in having to work today. I work for an agency that isn't funded by tax appropriations, so we don't shut down at times like this. I don't get those days off, but I don't have to worry about getting my paycheck -- or about whether Congress will vote to pay me later for those days off.
Do I wish I was somebody else right now. Somebody not... married, not madly in love with a beautiful woman who can kill me with her pinkie!
Wash ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Fred Pete - Jan 22, 2018 6:29:01 am PST #21277 of 30002
Ann, that's a ferret.
flea - Jan 22, 2018 7:01:30 am PST #21278 of 30002
information libertarian
mr. flea is at work today, and super-mad about it, because they reason they have funds to keep everyone at work is because the EPA administrator withheld funding from some projects. So he gets to go to work AND be mad at Scott Pruitt about it. Which is actually not that different from every day, for him. I told him to think of the housekeeping and food service staff who are getting paid today since he is at work.
SuziQ - Jan 22, 2018 7:06:50 am PST #21279 of 30002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I'm 34,335 in line to buy Hamilton tickets today. I already have one ticket, but the show is while I can't drive myself. I want another ticket so whoever drives me can see the show too. Wait time - over an hour.
For anyone impacted by the shutdown, may it end and have minimal pay consequences for you.
Amy - Jan 22, 2018 7:07:17 am PST #21280 of 30002
Because books.
Yeah, my brother is in the Navy, and won't be getting paid.
I think I have the flu. Argh. But I also got a new job and am starting training in two weeks! Yay.
Steph L. - Jan 22, 2018 7:19:50 am PST #21281 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Amy, yay on he job! No more bakery?
SuziQ - Jan 22, 2018 7:21:03 am PST #21282 of 30002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
But I also got a new job and am starting training in two weeks!
WOOOOOT!!!!
Jesse - Jan 22, 2018 7:30:05 am PST #21283 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Congrats on the new job, Amy!!!
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 22, 2018 7:31:40 am PST #21284 of 30002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I've discovered that Gizmo doesn't object to being scrubbed with a sponge and warm soapy water; he just doesn't want to be placed in a tub. Once I let him stand on the bathroom floor he purred throughout being washed. (Rinsing him off is still a bitch in a building with no bathtub, though.)
Consuela - Jan 22, 2018 7:54:20 am PST #21285 of 30002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Yay new job Amy!
I'm on my couch in sweatpants, babying my cold and periodically rolling out and folding dough for croissants.
It does look like there's going to be some kind of deal this afternoon, so I'll probably be back to work tomorrow. I think.
Sheryl - Jan 22, 2018 7:54:34 am PST #21286 of 30002
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
So I am on furlough, though I went in today because I wasn't sure of my status.The OPM website said check with your agency, my agency said the Clinical Center was open, but gave another link to check. Other link directed me back to OPM. Went in, helped out a little in the blood core until more people came in(and found that I'm not the only one confused about their status), checked my e-mail to find I am indeed on furlough, and went home.
In other news, our water heater has a leak somewhere, so the valve is shut off except when we need to shower.(Basically, no hot water if valve is shut off) Joy.