8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 12

[Joel110]

Well...the Good news is that we may not have to pay the Alternative Minimum Tax for this tax year. However, the bad news is that my DW may be laid off tomorrow.

She's a professor and received email 1 (paraphrasing): "Dear employees, as announced at March XX meeting, the company has been planning staff reductions. Those impacted will be contacted by their Deans by 11am tomorrow. Sincerely, College President."

E-mail 2 arrives (again paraphrasing) "Hello Shella! (sic), I need you to come in and meet with me, the HR Director and some other person. Please let me know if 11am or 2:30pm is alright with you. Sincerely, Your Dean."

She's been fulltime for 9 years and had at least 2+ years adjunct before that. We were hoping she'd be spared because she picks up so many weekend and evening courses, plus the 9 years of time in seemed like some seniority, plus there are only two females that teach CIS. I've reread it multiple times and tried to look at some way that there may be an actual outcome where she's not being let go, but why would the HR Director be included? plus the timing after the first e-mail just leaves us w/little hope.

The bright side, she is finishing her PhD coursework in the next 3 weeks and this may allow her more time to focus on her dissertation. Even still, the completion of her coursework this month gives her an EdS degree, which is a graduate degree (basically says I did my PhD work but haven't completed a dissertation yet).

 

[allshookup]

My father has been in a nursing home and I went every day to feed him breakfast. Because of my rotar cuff repair I couldn't go. In 8 days he just went south. He's in the hospital in ICU. Hooked up to all kinds of machines. Exactly what we didn't want. But because he had a minor operation they had to put in a breathing tube and he wasn't able to breathe on his own. I was there today and I don't think he'll leave the hospital. What happened to the golden years?

So sorry you are going through this. It is really tough to watch a parent become so ill.

I'm heading off to bed as well, I've had a very bad day and have been in extreme pain. I've had to resort back to taking pain pills for these knees of mine. I'm "hoping" for a better day tomorrow. Hazel had to stop and get me another jar of Mineral Ice this evening.

Good Night All

Andy so sorry you are in pain. I hope for a better day for you also!

Being looking at all your pics since I've been trying to catch up. They are all really cool, but this one in particular really caught my eye.

Bad day here as well...aches, pains, chills

Oy! It's only 9:40pm and already they are showing schools that are closed/delayed tomorrow!

I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well! I hope you feel better in the morning!

 

[micmse2003]

Plus the 13th is it for the movie?

Not only Harry Potter on July 13th but our 39th anniversary!!! Do you think 13 was a lucky number??? I should state maybe not for my poor DH.

I haven't either

No Ikea!!!! The store also has the escalators to send up a shopping cart without you.

I wonder how it would taste soaked in scotch.

I prefer mine in Rum!!!

My father has been in a nursing home and I went every day to feed him breakfast. Because of my rotar cuff repair I couldn't go. In 8 days he just went south. He's in the hospital in ICU. Hooked up to all kinds of machines. Exactly what we didn't want. But because he had a minor operation they had to put in a breathing tube and he wasn't able to breathe on his own. I was there today and I don't think he'll leave the hospital. What happened to the golden years?

I do not think there is golden years. I just think the years get a little more tarnished. I am really sorry to hear of your father's condition.

I'm heading off to bed as well, I've had a very bad day and have been in extreme pain. I've had to resort back to taking pain pills for these knees of mine. I'm "hoping" for a better day tomorrow. Hazel had to stop and get me another jar of Mineral Ice this evening.

Good Night All

Andy, I might have told you once before but please try Theragesic!!! It can be ordered at Sam's or other pharmacies if it is not on shelves. It works soooo much better than Mineral Ice, Ben-Gay etc. If you lived closer I would let you try some of mine. My DH agrees too.

 

[wheelerkidz3]

Well...the Good news is that we may not have to pay the Alternative Minimum Tax for this tax year. However, the bad news is that my DW may be laid off tomorrow.

She's a professor and received email 1 (paraphrasing): "Dear employees, as announced at March XX meeting, the company has been planning staff reductions. Those impacted will be contacted by their Deans by 11am tomorrow. Sincerely, College President."

E-mail 2 arrives (again paraphrasing) "Hello Shella! (sic), I need you to come in and meet with me, the HR Director and some other person. Please let me know if 11am or 2:30pm is alright with you. Sincerely, Your Dean."

She's been fulltime for 9 years and had at least 2+ years adjunct before that. We were hoping she'd be spared because she picks up so many weekend and evening courses, plus the 9 years of time in seemed like some seniority, plus there are only two females that teach CIS. I've reread it multiple times and tried to look at some way that there may be an actual outcome where she's not being let go, but why would the HR Director be included? plus the timing after the first e-mail just leaves us w/little hope.

The bright side, she is finishing her PhD coursework in the next 3 weeks and this may allow her more time to focus on her dissertation. Even still, the completion of her coursework this month gives her an EdS degree, which is a graduate degree (basically says I did my PhD work but haven't completed a dissertation yet).

hope it works out for you both!

 

[micmse2003]

Hi Diane. Are you still up???? How is DH feeling???? Glad you took your little trip and had a great time.

 

[lbgraves]

Well...the Good news is that we may not have to pay the Alternative Minimum Tax for this tax year. However, the bad news is that my DW may be laid off tomorrow.

She's a professor and received email 1 (paraphrasing): "Dear employees, as announced at March XX meeting, the company has been planning staff reductions. Those impacted will be contacted by their Deans by 11am tomorrow. Sincerely, College President."

E-mail 2 arrives (again paraphrasing) "Hello Shella! (sic), I need you to come in and meet with me, the HR Director and some other person. Please let me know if 11am or 2:30pm is alright with you. Sincerely, Your Dean."

She's been fulltime for 9 years and had at least 2+ years adjunct before that. We were hoping she'd be spared because she picks up so many weekend and evening courses, plus the 9 years of time in seemed like some seniority, plus there are only two females that teach CIS. I've reread it multiple times and tried to look at some way that there may be an actual outcome where she's not being let go, but why would the HR Director be included? plus the timing after the first e-mail just leaves us w/little hope.

The bright side, she is finishing her PhD coursework in the next 3 weeks and this may allow her more time to focus on her dissertation. Even still, the completion of her coursework this month gives her an EdS degree, which is a graduate degree (basically says I did my PhD work but haven't completed a dissertation yet).

Good luck to your DW at the meeting tomorrow. I hope that it is good news.

 

[micmse2003]

Well...the Good news is that we may not have to pay the Alternative Minimum Tax for this tax year. However, the bad news is that my DW may be laid off tomorrow.

She's a professor and received email 1 (paraphrasing): "Dear employees, as announced at March XX meeting, the company has been planning staff reductions. Those impacted will be contacted by their Deans by 11am tomorrow. Sincerely, College President."

E-mail 2 arrives (again paraphrasing) "Hello Shella! (sic), I need you to come in and meet with me, the HR Director and some other person. Please let me know if 11am or 2:30pm is alright with you. Sincerely, Your Dean."

She's been fulltime for 9 years and had at least 2+ years adjunct before that. We were hoping she'd be spared because she picks up so many weekend and evening courses, plus the 9 years of time in seemed like some seniority, plus there are only two females that teach CIS. I've reread it multiple times and tried to look at some way that there may be an actual outcome where she's not being let go, but why would the HR Director be included? plus the timing after the first e-mail just leaves us w/little hope.

The bright side, she is finishing her PhD coursework in the next 3 weeks and this may allow her more time to focus on her dissertation. Even still, the completion of her coursework this month gives her an EdS degree, which is a graduate degree (basically says I did my PhD work but haven't completed a dissertation yet).

I will be hoping for the best!!!!

 

[Esteri]

This is a joke and run. On a biz trip until Friday. Will catch up with all y'all when I get home.


What did the pirate get when he cut himself in a battle?

A SCAAAAARRRrrrrr!

 

[micmse2003]

Lisa, Did you watch LOST tonight???? What do you think?????? I am so lost watching Lost. Every time I think I have something figured out,the plot thickens.

 

[allshookup]

Hi Diane. Are you still up???? How is DH feeling???? Glad you took your little trip and had a great time.

I am still up! Why I don't know, but I'm up! Anyway thanks for your kind thoughts. DH is doing great. He had a follow-up today & the doctor said everything looks good. His blood pressure & cholesterol are a bit elevated but DH asked if he could try & bring everything down by his physical in June. The doctor agreed to give him that time & see how things look by then. Judging by how well Mike is doing now, I think he will be in much better shape by then. I hope I am too! The doctor also said that if any symptoms like that occur again, they will be doing much more invasive tests on him. I hope & pray it does not come to that!

How are you & yours?

 

[micmse2003]

I am still up! Why I don't know, but I'm up! Anyway thanks for your kind thoughts. DH is doing great. He had a follow-up today & the doctor said everything looks good. His blood pressure & cholesterol are a bit elevated but DH asked if he could try & bring everything down by his physical in June. The doctor agreed to give him that time & see how things look by then. Judging by how well Mike is doing now, I think he will be in much better shape by then. I hope I am too! The doctor also said that if any symptoms like that occur again, they will be doing much more invasive tests on him. I hope & pray it does not come to that!

How are you & yours?

I am doing okay. We had 2 inches of rain today!!! The high was only 50. Looks better for the weekend.

When my DH at 41 had his first heart attack, he changed his entire lifestyle. He gave up all red meat, no fried foods, and basicly anything that contained fat!!! It is ninteen years , a five, and a four bypass later. He exercises 6 days a week. His cholesterol is just bad genetics. He is on meds for it. Dieting just did not work for him.

 

[DiaLady]

HI All . . .I'm still up, too . . .just checking in

 

[allshookup]

I am doing okay. We had 2 inches of rain today!!! The high was only 50. Looks better for the weekend.

When my DH at 41 had his first heart attack, he changed his entire lifestyle. He gave up all red meat, no fried foods, and basicly anything that contained fat!!! It is ninteen years , a five, and a four bypass later. He exercises 6 days a week. His cholesterol is just bad genetics. He is on meds for it. Dieting just did not work for him.

I saw the bad weather you are getting out there. Stay dry!!! We've had warm weather, but it went back down to the upper 50's again.

Sorry to hear about your DH! Unfortunately genetics does play a huge part in it. High cholesterol & heart disease also runs in my family & I am suppose to be taking meds for it. My poor kids are getting double whammies! I hope for the best for you DH!

HI All . . .I'm still up, too . . .just checking in

Hi Theresa!

 

[micmse2003]

HI All . . .I'm still up, too . . .just checking in

Hi Theresa I am on late playing ketchup. The Dis Board would not let me log in most of the day. I got 14 e-mails because I had to change password. I got caught in some sort of loop. Finally one e-mail had numbers to let me log in. I am scared to change password now.

 

[micmse2003]

I saw the bad weather you are getting out there. Stay dry!!! We've had warm weather, but it went back down to the upper 50's again.

Sorry to hear about your DH! Unfortunately genetics does play a huge part in it. High cholesterol & heart disease also runs in my family & I am suppose to be taking meds for it. My poor kids are getting double whammies! I hope for the best for you DH!

My poor chidren have double whammies too. At least there is lots of technology now to help us. Life is lots easier with all the fat free food available. Granted it does taste like cardboard.

 

[DiaLady]

Hi Theresa I am on late playing ketchup. The Dis Board would not let me log in most of the day. I got 14 e-mails because I had to change password. I got caught in some sort of loop. Finally one e-mail had numbers to let me log in. I am scared to change password now.

Yep, I feel your pain . ..LOL

I'm actually looking for a new password that I can remember. I am open to suggestions

 

[allshookup]

Never mind...the acronym I was asking about got bleeped out so maybe I'm better off not knowing what it was suppse to mean or maybe I had it mixed up. I must be tired! It had an M and an F in it but it had it other letters & I don't think it was a swear. It had to do with us wenches. Very odd!

 

[DiaLady]

My grandparents just moved to Phoenix, AZ . . they're in the mid-80's and amazing . . .

Anyway, we're looking to take a trip out there this summer or fall. I really wanted an excuse to see the Grand Canyon and visit Sedona again.

Is anyone from around there? Anyone visit and have a great time? I'm looking for some tips . . .Remember I'll have DS12 & DS10 with me. I don't think DH can swing it this summer

 

[DiaLady]

Never mind...the acronym I was asking about got bleeped out so maybe I'm better off not knowing what it was suppse to mean or maybe I had it mixed up. I must be tired! It had an M and an F in it but it had it other letters & I don't think it was a swear. It had to do with us wenches. Very odd!

LOL . . . it's still early . . you can't be tired . . .LOL

 

[atakaratemom]

Evening Crew!!

Diane I'm so glad your DH is doing better. I'm keeping your Mom in my thoughts too!

Theresa, Stacey (Justmestace) lives in Arizona, so she could probably give you some good advice.