Bunnies and mooses and groupies, Oh my!!! The Wilderness Lodge groupies thread. 4.0

[Disney loving Iowan]

Well, bad news from the home front - I was RIF'd today. The company (I can say it now: HP) announced it's earnings for the 1st quarter yesterday and they were less than stellar. Their response? Cut good hardworking people to make the profits look better and so when they sell our division (ExcellerateHRO) they can get more money. I'm not angry - nor depressed, I've been through this before and it's just another wave to ride. I do feel awful for the good folk left behind who are already overwhelmed with work as now my projects will be tossed at them & they're pretty intense. My new full time job: to find a full time job. I refuse to sit idle and let myself go into a funk... but can't say the Disboards won't be a distraction

My summer trip in 5 months with the kids is still on for now... I'll reassess the trip weekly. I pray to have a new job soon. Anyone looking for a programmer in MA?

So sorry to hear this. Lots of moose dust coming your way. I hope you can find something soon.

Sorry to hear that twinklebug. It's been a while for me, but I've been there too. Same kind of situation you mentioned too. I'm actually getting a bit stressed about tomorrow myself. My boss called me today to tell me that he's coming in to town suddenly and wants to meet with me. No other explanation. I haven't had something like that happen since years ago when I was one of 100+ to be let go for that other company I worked for... I'm hoping it's not the same kind of news you got twinklebug

Hope everything is okay!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Finally at double digits for our trip!!!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Well that is just a little bit of sunshine on this gloomy, rainy day! Thanks Kat! 2 hour school opening delay for me this morning because the weather is so horrid. That just means I have to wait 2 hrs. more before I get to stand out in the rain. Woo hoo! It's not supposed to stop raining/snowing here until Sun. 15 more days, 15 more days.....

We're having yuck weather also. A surprise 10 inches of snow two days ago that has almost melted due to the rain last night. Now we may get one day of sun before another foot of snow on Fri/Sat. I'm starting to think about moving to AZ!

I have a little more than 15 days before I can have a slushie though! Can I convince you to have one for me?!

Sorry to copy the pic yet again here but ~~Mmmm~~ that's a good dose of vitamin C right there Wishing I had tried it now. I can't wait for summer!

Oh yes twinklebug! A daily dose of vitamin C next trip!

 

[Muushka]

We are expecting some "wintry weather precipitation" tonight.
They have to say that.
Otherwise the NC residents would freak.

Just sitting here, tapping my fingers on the table waiting for Stopher to check in.

 

[stopher1]

Oh man, fingers crossed that it is not what you think it might be. I hope tonight is restful and peaceful for you.

Good attitude. If you are up to it, let us know how it goes.

Uh oh. Hopefully it isn't a layoff. My guess is that if it WAS a layoff, your boss wouldn't announce he was coming. The first you'd see him would be when you were called in to meet with him and someone from HR.

DiznyDi & I offer our prayers for all in this economy; those unemployed, under employed, and those over employed picking up the extra work left by those now unemployed.

My thoughts and prayers to all Groupies going through unsettled job situations and unemployment. Many of you know that I have been out of work since the end of 2009. My situation is different as I hope to retire later this year.

While it is a trite phrase, it really is true that all our issues are manageable if our health and the health of our loved ones is good. So don't feel bad about celebrating the many good things of life just because so many are having a rough time. I think I speak for all of us that we are happy to share in others celebrations no matter what our personal situations are.

May God bless every one of you and your familes.

Hope everything is okay!

Thanks all (I think I caught all that apply...if not and I missed one, I'm sorry)

So - it didn't turn as badly as I thought...for me. Unfortunately it is true however that there will be lives turned upside down in the next few days. At this point it's not me though, so I can at least say thank heaven for that. As I thought and mentioned last night on the previous page what might happen is happening - the company will be shuttering a regional office at the end of the week, and the 3 team members based there will be out of a job. I have been informed that there will be a variety of issues to work through and slack to be picked up in an on-going manner. So, once again, for the third time with this company, I'll be overemployed. Deep heavy sigh though for the time being. Thanks again for the sentiments - I appreciate them.

 

[Muushka]

Well that's great news. Overemployed. I guess that is better than the other!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Thanks all (I think I caught all that apply...if not and I missed one, I'm sorry)

So - it didn't turn as badly as I thought...for me. Unfortunately it is true however that there will be lives turned upside down in the next few days. At this point it's not me though, so I can at least say thank heaven for that. As I thought and mentioned last night on the previous page what might happen is happening - the company will be shuttering a regional office at the end of the week, and the 3 team members based there will be out of a job. I have been informed that there will be a variety of issues to work through and slack to be picked up in an on-going manner. So, once again, for the third time with this company, I'll be overemployed. Deep heavy sigh though for the time being. Thanks again for the sentiments - I appreciate them.

Thanks for sharing the results. I agree with Muushka that it is, I suppose, better than the alternative.

 

[tea pot]

Cold, rainy, and damp here
I'm disappointed I would rather snow than this... It's so depressing I don't know how peopled live in Seattle

Well I was going to share some "family fun" of my own but this is way better

I think that's why God made them family, the big guy knew we would run screaming in the other direction as fast as humanely possible otherwise.

Let's look at some video tape from my world.

• Widowed father who insist on filling me in on his hanky panky escapades at 88. I've got mental images in my head that could be considered torture under the Geneva Convention
• Inlaws who hate each other with nuclear capability.
• 1 sister who insist on saying she wants to go on vacation with us but can't commit to a trip to walmart
• DSIL who insisted on wearing 3 inch heels to the theme parks.

Oh man eliza these are hysterical. That first one, is very much like I experienced a couple of years ago with my 93 year old grandmother. I was visiting her at the home she lives in, and she wouldn't stop telling me about her boyfriend, and how he wants to do more than just hold her hand when they sit on the bench out in the yard. The woman was married to my natural grandfather for 38 years, then after he died, was married to my step-grandpa for 26 years before he died - and yes, now she's got a boyfriend...and had to tell me all about it. TMI!!!

Oh and the sister who can't commit to going to WM - that's my brother 100%.

Take Heart... I worked in geriatrics for 18 yrs+ Now I can tell you some things never die.

 

[tea pot]

Prayers and Pixie Dust to all on the job hunt
and for the over-employed left behind.

These are difficult times I wish there was something more we could do to help.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Thanks to everyone for the good wishes for my better half.

I wish I had a positive story to add, but maybe things have improved a lot since 2001. That was the year my mom fell in the handicap parking lot at MGM after we saw Fantasmic and we were leaving the park with everyone else. She tripped over one of those cement barriers at the front of the parking spot in the parking spot next to our car. There was no car there and the barrier lined up perfectly with the back door of my car.

The EMTs came and looked at mom's sore shoulder, asking her if she was alright. She said no. The EMTS thought she was fine and left.

My mom has had many surgeries in her life and has a pretty high pain tolerance. When the EMTS left and I asked her if she really was alright, she said no, it really really hurt. We drove her to Celebration emergency room, which as really hopping that night. As soon as she walked in the person at the desk got someone who looked at my mom and said she had a dislocated shoulder.

Mom sat there for hours, in pain, waiting for a doctor to come look at her shoulder. I sat in the waiting room with my 4 year old niece until about 2 am and then finally went back to the WL to sleep. We went back the next morning to pick up my dad. Mom had to go into surgery later that day to have her shoulder put back into place.

We lost the last day of our vacation. Disney sent me a balllon and a chocolate Mickey mouse sucker since it was my birthday, but that was it. I'd called to let them know we might not be able to leave the next morning depending on mom's release from the hospital.

When we got home, we contacted Disney about paying the medical bills for my mom. We believed the parking lot for the handicap section was not safe the way it was set up and that more people would be hurt. Eventually, Disney did pay the medical bills and also a couple thousand $ extra to reimburse part of the cost of the room we had at the WL. It was NOT easy to get Disney to cooperate.

I was not at all impressed with the EMTs and the ER at the Celebration hosptial just seemed overwhelmed the night we ere there. Mom suffered greatly.

Wow. That is terrible. I think the EMT's might have needed some of their friends to come get them had they treated my family in such an unprofessional manner.

Mmmmm... nevermind the zebra domes you teasers...

I'm all there with you on the Grand Marnier Orange Slushies Muushka, although admittedly I've never had one of these either... I'd better not be allergic to them too!

Well, bad news from the home front - I was RIF'd today. The company (I can say it now: HP) announced it's earnings for the 1st quarter yesterday and they were less than stellar. Their response? Cut good hardworking people to make the profits look better and so when they sell our division (ExcellerateHRO) they can get more money. I'm not angry - nor depressed, I've been through this before and it's just another wave to ride. I do feel awful for the good folk left behind who are already overwhelmed with work as now my projects will be tossed at them & they're pretty intense. My new full time job: to find a full time job. I refuse to sit idle and let myself go into a funk... but can't say the Disboards won't be a distraction

My summer trip in 5 months with the kids is still on for now... I'll reassess the trip weekly. I pray to have a new job soon. Anyone looking for a programmer in MA?

Twinkle - Sorry to hear about your job. Hope something comes along for you soon.

Stopher- Glad things worked out for you.

OT- Anyone watching the USA hockey game? What a game.

 

[horselover]

Not a club I wanted to join for sure, but do we at least have cool jackets? hats? A pencil with a chewed eraser?

I've made one contact today & the Resume is updated but am sure it's a mess, putting it aside and will re-read it tonight in a different mind frame.

DH said the only thing the club has to offer is more grey hair. Sorry! If you need any help with job sites or local info. shoot me a PM. I'm sure DH would be glad to share any info he has. Different field from yours, but still could be helpful.

My thoughts and prayers to all Groupies going through unsettled job situations and unemployment. Many of you know that I have been out of work since the end of 2009. My situation is different as I hope to retire later this year.

While it is a trite phrase, it really is true that all our issues are manageable if our health and the health of our loved ones is good. So don't feel bad about celebrating the many good things of life just because so many are having a rough time. I think I speak for all of us that we are happy to share in others celebrations no matter what our personal situations are.

May God bless every one of you and your familes.

Well said Granny!

I have a little more than 15 days before I can have a slushie though! Can I convince you to have one for me?!

'Aye I could do that! Movie quote! Anyone, anyone??

Thanks all (I think I caught all that apply...if not and I missed one, I'm sorry)

So - it didn't turn as badly as I thought...for me. Unfortunately it is true however that there will be lives turned upside down in the next few days. At this point it's not me though, so I can at least say thank heaven for that. As I thought and mentioned last night on the previous page what might happen is happening - the company will be shuttering a regional office at the end of the week, and the 3 team members based there will be out of a job. I have been informed that there will be a variety of issues to work through and slack to be picked up in an on-going manner. So, once again, for the third time with this company, I'll be overemployed. Deep heavy sigh though for the time being. Thanks again for the sentiments - I appreciate them.

So glad to hear it wasn't you, but sorry for those that will be getting some bad news. As others have said overemployed is better than unemployed in these times.

 

[blossomz]

Wishing all on the look for jobs lots of pixie dust.

We too are expecting a very nasty blizzard. At the moment we have 3 days to make up..which I think means we teach until the 9th of June. That is a Wed. We leave for the world the very next Sunday on the 13th!! I am hoping that they won't give me a hard time missing school! Flights! DVC ressies!!! Family joining us!!! YIKES!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey all

I have been working out of town, so been reading the last 5 pages and catching up. Reading all the tough things folks are going through, be it health concerns, job loss, etc. then seeing the responses from well wishers makes me all the more proud to call myself a groupie. You guys are the best, hands down!

And I too pray that the folks who are experiencing the tough times, that all will improve very soon. God Bless you all

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks all (I think I caught all that apply...if not and I missed one, I'm sorry)

So - it didn't turn as badly as I thought...for me. Unfortunately it is true however that there will be lives turned upside down in the next few days. At this point it's not me though, so I can at least say thank heaven for that. As I thought and mentioned last night on the previous page what might happen is happening - the company will be shuttering a regional office at the end of the week, and the 3 team members based there will be out of a job. I have been informed that there will be a variety of issues to work through and slack to be picked up in an on-going manner. So, once again, for the third time with this company, I'll be overemployed. Deep heavy sigh though for the time being. Thanks again for the sentiments - I appreciate them.

Overemployed is likely better than being unemployed, but it sure can be rough. If you've done this twice before, you know what is ahead of you. I think that may actually make it worse...

Good luck and hang in there!

 

[stopher1]

Overemployed is likely better than being unemployed, but it sure can be rough. If you've done this twice before, you know what is ahead of you. I think that may actually make it worse...

Good luck and hang in there!

I won't argue with you on the fact that I'm still employed and will still have the paycheck coming in vs. no longer receiving one.... but yes, I do know what's ahead, and it won't be pretty for a while - a long while. The first time took about 6-8 months to finally even out again and the 'extra" work to be reallocated amongst the team. The 2nd time wasn't as long "only" taking 4-6 months. Hopefully this one will be less at 2-4 - but I won't hold my breath! Oh well. That just means I will enjoy those precious times OFF that much more.

I was, for a brief moment or two this morning, wishing it would be me, but then reality hit. BUT - I did verify that no matter what, this won't affect my days off in 2 weeks so we can still be at the Lodge... that brought a great big to my face today, even if the rest of it didn't so much.

 

[twokats]

I opened a can of worms of horror stories!

I think we will be glad we bring them. I am thankful they are healthy enough to travel and pray that continues.

I am so glad we took Mom with us on our trip last May/June. Especially since she has had such a bad ending of last year and start of this year. We are praying very hard that she will be well enough to go on a cruise again in December. Have to have something to look forward to!

We are trying to keep the trip in July with the kids and grandkids, but my DDIL got laid off last September and is now facing a small surgery and my DS might have his guard duty during that time, so I am waiting to see if it is a go or if I will have to cancel. Life always seems to get in the way of vacations!!

Well, bad news from the home front - I was RIF'd today. . My new full time job: to find a full time job. I refuse to sit idle and let myself go into a funk... but can't say the Disboards won't be a distraction

Hope your new full time job to find a full time job is very successful. So far (knock on wood) the jobs that I have left were my decision, not the company, and it has always led me to a new road in life that was worth the ride. Pixie dust and lots of prayers for you and all the others that are looking.

Hey all

I have been working out of town, so been reading the last 5 pages and catching up. Reading all the tough things folks are going through, be it health concerns, job loss, etc. then seeing the responses from well wishers makes me all the more proud to call myself a groupie. You guys are the best, hands down!

I have not been out of town like JT, but life has been crazy here in Texas. JT's sentiments match my own and I am proud to be included in this group also.

I won't argue with you on the fact that I'm still employed .....

Glad your news came out good. Enjoy your trip and have a great time.

 

[MiaSRN62]

So sorry Twinklebug. Big HUGS to you. You have such a good attitude. Hope something works out very soon for you.

And Stopher1...glad the visit from the boss wasn't bad news !

Maria

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . no matter what, this won't affect my days off in 2 weeks so we can still be at the Lodge... that brought a great big to my face today, even if the rest of it didn't so much.

One of the best statements I've read here on this thread in a long time!

It sums up why we are all "groupies"; our unifying vision!. Looking forward to The Lodge makes it easier to glide through all sorts of things.

 

[Granny]

OT- Anyone watching the USA hockey game? What a game.

That was too much of a nail biter...supposed to be a relatively easy game! Finland will be tough. I guess they're still looking for revenge for 1980!

'Aye I could do that! Movie quote! Anyone, anyone??

This seems to have gotten lost in the mix here. I don't really know the answer, but I'll guess Pirates of the Caribbean??

And I too pray that the folks who are experiencing the tough times, that all will improve very soon. God Bless you all

Welcome back Jimmy. And well said.

 

[horselover]

'Aye I could do that! Movie quote! Anyone, anyone??

This seems to have gotten lost in the mix here. I don't really know the answer, but I'll guess Pirates of the Caribbean??

No not Pirates, but good guess. I'll give the rest of the quote & see if anyone knows. I've seen the movie so many times I can practically recite it. Maybe I'm the only fan here?

"Never thought I'd die fighting side by side with an elf."
"How about side by side with a friend?"
"'Aye, I could do that."