10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread #17

[Dyerneeds]

Evenin' all...wow 11 pages for me to read...what a chatty lot.

First things first....got this for Mike...

omg!!!

i dont drink tea, but if i did, it would be all over the screen.

its true. its the quiet library workers you have to watch.

 

[Dyerneeds]

For the first time in 30 years that I have been working for the township, the words "Possible Layoffs" were mentioned today at our Public Works meeting that we had this afternoon at 3pm.

Some positions that recently became vacant, due to retirement, will not be filled. Other concessions were also mentioned, but we won't know anymore for another week or so. A lot seems to be up in the air right now.

Two things I have on my side are: (1) I'm the only regular meter reader and (2) my years of seniority with the township. Out of about 50 Public Works employees, I think I am #5 in line with the most years of service. In the water department I am #2 in line with the most years of service, we have 9 people in our department. I feel comfortable, but I'm not taking anything for granted either.

If the township offered an early buy-out, I might be interested in that, since I am only 15 months away of being eligible for full retirement benefits.

hope it works out for you andy.
they you and Walt can go Harley riding to Ohio.

 

[Goofy4Ever]

Good Evening All!

 

[Verandah Man]

Let's hope your seniority pays off for you should the layoffs actually come to fruition.

I saw the meter reader from our utility company on Saturday and thought of you Andy.

Thanks Chris!!!

Right now I have two blankets wrapped around my feet trying to get them warm. I heard on our local weather that our low temp for this coming Friday morning will be 8* and a high temp on Friday of 18* I'm just hoping it won't be a windy day as well..........

At least it is a 3 day weekend for me coming up, heck, I'm thinking of asking for Friday off and making it a 4 day weekend!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

hope it works out for you andy.
they you and Walt can go Harley riding to Ohio.

My Harley, would have to either have four tires(car), or four legs(horse)...........

 

[Goofy4Ever]

Whenever I go to a buffet, I always get smaller quantities than the others I am with. I can't have a cluttered plate!

Ditto! I cannot have my food touch. People think I am crazy.

Thats my goal too - 20lb by the cruise. 10 months thats only 2lb a month - sounds do-able - I just need to stop drinking in the evening and cut back on our meals out .... easier said than done

I want to lose 40lbs....hmmm that is 4lbs a month...no snacking, no McDonald's, no treats...life will be so wondeful

Congrats to Neil!!

 

[danandnan]

Hey Dan - To my knowledge they have not posted yet. They are planning on going though. I know we will all want our dining linked.

So it seems everyone has had a fairly good day - Congrats to Niel that he still has his job, Karen. I guess I didn't realize things were that bad in England.

Andy - I hope your job stays put. I know it is hard for everyone right now. Even as a teacher, my job is not totally secure - especially at a private school. Although parents want to provide well for their children, that is something they will drop when money gets tight. Hang in there, everyone!

Hi MIMI and Mack

I know we are linked for second seating with Joanne and Roger because when we made our res the Cruise Lines Rep checked there Res and then linked us with them at the same table. I thought you had done that also MIMI. Also I think Kathy has?

Dan

 

[captchris]

Okay everyone. I made some updates to the 1st page of the thread. You will see some additions, and Nancy G, I re-posted all of the links. They should all work now.

I received a PM from tinkerbellmom1 last night. She and her family will be joining us. They are from Nevada.

Welcome aboard!

Thanks Chris!!!

Right now I have two blankets wrapped around my feet trying to get them warm. I heard on our local weather that our low temp for this coming Friday morning will be 8* and a high temp on Friday of 18* I'm just hoping it won't be a windy day as well..........

At least it is a 3 day weekend for me coming up, heck, I'm thinking of asking for Friday off and making it a 4 day weekend!!!

Yes it is going to be a very cold weekend. I am ordering more firewood so in addition to our heat, I can have a fire going pretty much constantly. It seems ever since the holidays, I can't get warm and I am not sick! I ordered DirecTV and it will be installed on Friday. I will feel bad for the guy that will be installing the dish!

Ditto! I cannot have my food touch. People think I am crazy

You will fit in well with this group! Oh, when I was deleting your other stuff that I didn't wanted quoted, I deleted some of the stuff that I wanted to quote. I hope I got it right or close from memory!

 

[njprincess]

Red is at a party in a cabin with all chics??
If there are pillows involved, i'm selling tickets to this show.

The only pillows involved will be the ones we are holding over Big Red's face!

Ditto! I cannot have my food touch. People think I am crazy.

Oh NOOOO!!! Not another one!!!

Hi MIMI and Mack

I know we are linked for second seating with Joanne and Roger because when we made our res the Cruise Lines Rep checked there Res and then linked us with them at the same table. I thought you had done that also MIMI. Also I think Kathy has?

Dan

Yup

 

[njprincess]

I aim to please Kathy. And, we will, of course, get you a blueberry smoothie instead.

Thanks, Nancy! Mikey has threatened to poison me with a strawberry smoothie!

 

[tikimimi]

Hi MIMI and Mack

I know we are linked for second seating with Joanne and Roger because when we made our res the Cruise Lines Rep checked there Res and then linked us with them at the same table. I thought you had done that also MIMI. Also I think Kathy has?

Dan

I'll have to check - I know we talked about that, but then there was mention of doing it after we had made excursion and Palo reservations so as not to mess up anyone getting online. I thought Joanne was waiting too. I bet I have even deleted the PMs with the ressie numbers and such - I better check on that too.

 

[Goofy4Ever]

For the first time in 30 years that I have been working for the township, the words "Possible Layoffs" were mentioned today at our Public Works meeting that we had this afternoon at 3pm.

Some positions that recently became vacant, due to retirement, will not be filled. Other concessions were also mentioned, but we won't know anymore for another week or so. A lot seems to be up in the air right now.

Two things I have on my side are: (1) I'm the only regular meter reader and (2) my years of seniority with the township. Out of about 50 Public Works employees, I think I am #5 in line with the most years of service. In the water department I am #2 in line with the most years of service, we have 9 people in our department. I feel comfortable, but I'm not taking anything for granted either.

If the township offered an early buy-out, I might be interested in that, since I am only 15 months away of being eligible for full retirement benefits.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

My sister and her family are thinking of joining us on this trip. I hope they do!

 

[Dyerneeds]

Ditto! I cannot have my food touch. People think I am crazy.

welcome to the club.

Oh NOOOO!!! Not another one!!!

hehehehe.

 

[Dyerneeds]

Thanks, Nancy! Mikey has threatened to poison me with a strawberry smoothie!

truce..no more threatening of chasing you around with a strawberry smoothie.
and in turn NO MORE PUPPY PICS!!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Good Night--Good People............

 

[Verandah Man]

A Good Night FO

 

[njprincess]

truce..no more threatening of chasing you around with a strawberry smoothie.
and in turn NO MORE PUPPY PICS!!!!

ok. just one more little one

 

[tikimimi]

Or maybe this one -

ok. just one more little one

 

[Dyerneeds]

wheres that pic of the smoothie you posted?