DDA Chapter 14

[my3princes]

 

[PNO4TE]

I love kids! You are now the cool, purple-haired piano teacher. I wish you were closer. Miles should have started lessons a couple of years ago.

It is NEVER too late! I am not certain where you are in NY but there are some Yamaha schools in the state and one might be close to you. One is on Long Island, another in NYC. But there is this one:

Wappingers Falls, Vincitore's Yamaha Music School, 1299 Route 9, Ste 3C (845) 297-3797

 

[PNO4TE]

Beautiful! I had a dream about my grandpa last night who was a World War I vet with a Purple Heart. Maybe Veterans Day was the reason for that dream.

My grandpa was also a WWI vet with a Purple Heart. And My Dad was a WWII vet. So is my FIL. Oddly enough, none of the younger men in my family served in Vietnam.

 

[bethbuchall]

I was checking the USPS site again last night in hopes that a Holiday Casual position would open up. Our main post office usually hires several people to work during the holiday season to help with the increased mail. Nothing had been posted so I almost gave up hope. Anyway the position was posted yesterday. It is an overnight shift so it will have a shift differential as well as very good part time pay. 30 hours per week. I filled out the application and submitted it around midnight last night. I could use all the pixie dust you can spare that I get this job. It's only a 5 or 6 week postition, but it will go a very long way to paying off that new furnace and putting a little money back in our savings. I HATE not having some sort of savings to fall back on.

 

[PNO4TE]

So I really want dinner at the California Grill and John has agreed. But! and its a big but, if John has to get all decked out we won't be eating there.

So what is the dress code? Suite and tie for the men, dress for the ladies.
Or a little more casual... say dockers and a polo for the men and slacks and blouse for the ladies?

This is MORE than adequate, Heidi! There are people there in shorts and polos. No need for a suit.

 

[PNO4TE]

I was checking the USPS site again last night in hopes that a Holiday Casual position would open up. Our main post office usually hires several people to work during the holiday season to help with the increased mail. Nothing had been posted so I almost gave up hope. Anyway the position was posted yesterday. It is an overnight shift so it will have a shift differential as well as very good part time pay. 30 hours per week. I filled out the application and submitted it around midnight last night. I could use all the pixie dust you can spare that I get this job. It's only a 5 or 6 week postition, but it will go a very long way to paying off that new furnace and putting a little money back in our savings. I HATE not having some sort of savings to fall back on.

That would be terrific for you, Deb. I hope they realize that you are perfect for the job!

 

[PNO4TE]

This one is great too!

 

[bethbuchall]

It is NEVER too late! I am not certain where you are in NY but there are some Yamaha schools in the state and one might be close to you. One is on Long Island, another in NYC. But there is this one:

Wappingers Falls, Vincitore's Yamaha Music School, 1299 Route 9, Ste 3C (845) 297-3797

Thanks! We're quite north of there in the Binghamton area. I'll look around and see if there is one here. Most people I've known have gone to people who teach out of their homes. I don't know anyone currently, but I could probably dig around there, too. Maybe I'll have the older two show him a few things to see if he has enough interest. He is enjoying the beginning of viola lessons.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[bethbuchall]

My grandpa was also a WWI vet with a Purple Heart. And My Dad was a WWII vet. So is my FIL. Oddly enough, none of the younger men in my family served in Vietnam.

My dad was born late in my grandparents' lives, so he wasn't the right age for WWII. I have an uncle that served in the Navy in Viet Nam. He saw things that he wishes he could forget.

 

[PNO4TE]

Thanks! We're quite north of there in the Binghamton area. I'll look around and see if there is one here. Most people I've known have gone to people who teach out of their homes. I don't know anyone currently, but I could probably dig around there, too. Maybe I'll have the older two show him a few things to see if he has enough interest. He is enjoying the beginning of viola lessons.

That is the only other one not near NYC, Beth. It would be a great thing for your older kids to try to teach him a few things!! Good for all three of them!

 

[bethbuchall]

That is the only other one not near NYC, Beth. It would be a great thing for your older kids to try to teach him a few things!! Good for all three of them!

Thanks! Maybe they could give him certificates for a few "lessons" as a Christmas gift. We're trying to get away from a lot of "stuff" here as they house is too full of it already and money has other destinations.

 

[KristineN]

Morning....

My kids have school today...I would have liked to stay in bed...it is so darn cold here!

 

[PNO4TE]

I need to get a move on here. I need new jeans. The two pair I have fit fine but I find myself going to them more and more often for the comfort. I have absolutely no dress code where I work which is nice. I usually dress like you saw in the picture from this weekend. A nice top or sweater and good quality jeans or occasionally dress pants or a skirt with boots. I don't need many things because, THANKFULLY, everything still fits. But a couple of pair of jeans would extend my wardrobe significantly.

I will check in over lunch. Have good mornings, everyone!

 

[KristineN]

When is the free dining promotion? I received an email with a pin number...but I am confused (yeah, yeah, nothing new)

 

[PNO4TE]

Thanks! Maybe they could give him certificates for a few "lessons" as a Christmas gift. We're trying to get away from a lot of "stuff" here as they house is too full of it already and money has other destinations.

That would be a great idea. Now you need to figure out what he can give them in return!

 

[bethbuchall]

I had an extra dollar in my pocket last night at the grocery store, so I bought a scratch-off lottery ticket in hopes of winning enough for a WDW trip. I can't completely complain, I won $5 from my $1 investment. I think that's better than the stock market these days. I don't usually play the lottery, but it's fun on rare occasions and even better when I win something.

 

[PNO4TE]

When is the free dining promotion? I received an email with a pin number...but I am confused (yeah, yeah, nothing new)

Are you talking fall? Or the new promo?

 

[KristineN]

I am not sure what I am talking about....the email says April - June for free dining...is this a new promo...or an ongoing one?

Are you talking fall? Or the new promo?

 

[UP Disney]

Good morning. It's a holiday here today, but I'm going to work anyway for the overtime. I need a little extra Disney money.

It is a holiday for me as well. I'm working from the motel. Don't know if I'll turn in the overtime. I'm just trying to get myself so that I don't feel like I'm a step behind. I'm still a little off center with this whole acting position.