Something about Nothing, come join in........ Part 3

[marciemi]

Marcie - What are teenaged sons for if not for manual labor? AND, take 2 hours and watch the Polar Express. Try to catch it on ABC Family Channel when they have "The Making Of" thing after it. An all around entertaining movie and really cool to see how they made it.

Tricia - I have seen the movie - back when it was actually out in theatres (okay, I'm old), and it was what we used as a bribe for DS(now 15, then 4) to give up his pacifier. He got the book and I think it came with a little train and a whistle (or a bell?) - little gift set. So I'm familiar with the story, but don't know the songs that go with it!

Yuck...to the snow and the sickie who gave you the cold.

I agree. I'm so sick of everyone in the office being sick and haven't come up with a tactful way of saying "stay away from me, PLEASE!"

Buy something nice!

We really don't know now between the Honda and the Toyota. Seems both have pros and cons. Biggest con with the Honda is the tiny middle seat. Both uncomfortable crowded on a long trip, plus it's raised and with someone sitting there you have literally NO rearview vision. But I think overall that's what DH is leaning towards. I also don't like that it doesn't have the console with the compass. I cannot live without a compass. I know you can buy one for like $35 (digital), but it's annoying it doesn't have it.

don't know when i will return, it all depends on the situation after surgery.
i am hoping to be home sunday but will wait and see.

Hope everything goes great for you Mac and you're back with your family (well, kids at least!) by Christmas! We'll miss you!

Oh yeah - and to those (Marci, Barb) who have terrible bosses - my business partner and I gave Monday 12/24 and Monday 12/31 as paid days off to all our employees this year. (Any chance, you two might want to relocate to almost heaven West Virginia!!)
-Jennifer-

Yeah, I'm still not really certain if I'm supposed to even be making up Christmas and New Years' Day. See, I get paid hourly, but they're too lazy to calculate it each time so they just do an average and calculate it into a salary. So theoretically any hours I miss (ie on Christmas), I'm supposed to make up. I'm assuming at least those 2 (and Thanksgiving) are paid holidays and not making them up. If they insist otherwise at some point, I'll just tell them to dock the pay because I'm not coming in any more! But I was told I needed to make up the hours for NYE and Christmas Eve (only open 3.5 hours, I work 5.5), so that's what I did last Friday.

Oh, and now I'm stuck with the "Almost Heaven, West Virginia" song in my mind!

Any chance I am included in that? I am working both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We used to have a company-wide half day on Christmas Eve where parents would bring in the kids to see Santa, there'd be refreshments, music, etc. Now, if you work anything other than a full day, you must use vacation time (same applies to NYE). No parties. No Santa.

On Christmas, we used to get double pay for the day, and they'd provide us with a small meal as a thanks for working the holiday. Now, no meal. Pack your own lunch. And, no more double pay. We get a "comp day" to be taken within 2 weeks after Christmas. Thanks for working Christmas. Take off January 6 on us!

Well, of course Jodie - you're also one of the charter members of the "my boss is a weenie" club! No double (or anything else) pay for me either! Sorry you have to work both days. That really sucks. Was it at all voluntary or were you forced to? You'd think they'd split it up at least and make more people work one rather than you working two! Do you have internet there (back) yet? You could at least talk to us!

LOL you keep reminding me cause still haven't finished yet my youngest DS keeps asking what he is getting and saying he wants Halo 3 but for one its too violent and too much $$$ for one game and Oldest DS just wants 2 pairs of jeans he is making it easy on us but yongest wants to make it hard

I see your youngest is 11. Would you consider it for your older son? We bought it for our oldest, who is almost 16, and I didn't consider that it would be possibly too violent. As far as $$$, I did it on Black Friday so I got it free with my Xbox 360 purchase. I also went back and got him Halo 1 (9.95!) and 2 (29.95) as gifts too. Is it really that bad? He plays the Medal of Honor games on Wii/PC so I was hoping it was similar.

Okay, changing the topic. I was reading job listings (wonder why?), and thought this one was funny:

Receptionist Part-time position needed for veterinary clinic in Neenah. Experience with animals and computers a plus.

I'll go apply for it and talk to the computer "It's okay, nice computer, you're okay boy, there you go!"

We didn't get the ice this morning. It stayed around 35 degrees so it never changed over. Now they're saying rain all day tomorrow and DS is supposed to go skiing with his girlfriend. Let me say from experience that 35 and rain is NOT the best ski weather! (Or actually, from the experience, the best soccer tournament weather. Or really, the best weather for ANYTHING!).

Well, I'm off today (HALLELUIA!!!), so I'm going to meet DH for lunch and finish up all my last minute shopping! Catch you all later!

 

[tlinus]

Marcie -

Did you see the new Grand caravan pic of inside- you can turn the middle seats to face the back and it has a table for playing cards, etc....may be uber expensive, but if youdo alot of roadtrips, may be worth looking into

If I had the choice, that is something I wouldn't mind looking into.

 

[RVGal]

Okay, folks. Would anyone like to borrow a 2 year old for a day or two? He's adorable. Really. I won't even charge rent or anything. In fact, I would pay you for the privilege.

Please?

 

[ky07]

Okay, folks. Would anyone like to borrow a 2 year old for a day or two? He's adorable. Really. I won't even charge rent or anything. In fact, I would pay you for the privilege.

Please?

no but would let you borrow a 16 and 11 year old.
they will only drive ya nutty after a few hours until ya get your first drink down.

 

[AlexandNessa]

Okay, folks. Would anyone like to borrow a 2 year old for a day or two? He's adorable. Really. I won't even charge rent or anything. In fact, I would pay you for the privilege.

Please?

Sure! They usually don't let me around the children anymore. So unusual to be offered the opportunity!

 

[ky07]

ok is it just me or is the boards running awful slow today

 

[RVGal]

Sure! They usually don't let me around the children anymore. So unusual to be offered the opportunity!

Jodie, you can expect a package from UPS. Don't worry, I'll punch airholes in the box and throw some snacks in to tide him over.

 

[RVGal]

no but would let you borrow a 16 and 11 year old.
they will only drive ya nutty after a few hours until ya get your first drink down.

I've still got those years to look forward to. I'll start stocking up on the drinks now.

 

[ky07]

I've still got those years to look forward to. I'll start stocking up on the drinks now.

isn't that bad and especially when we go on vacation to universal my oldest DS comes back and tells everybody dad was drinking while there and I say and who drove him to drink .

 

[keishashadow]

Jodie, you can expect a package from UPS. Don't worry, I'll punch airholes in the box and throw some snacks in to tide him over.

benydryl & bubble wrap does the trick

Basketball game soon, then going out to eat - somewhere, anywhere; don't care if it's McDs long as i don't have to turn on the stove

Oldest DS sent an SOS very early this am. Was @ Sears & couldn't get the eliptical trainer in his Lancer...could i come with SUV?

Not that big of a box, yet the heaviest thang ; took us hours to get it out of my trunk & into his house. Kept saying I couldn't help lift it (neck/back issues) wound up finally heave-ho'ing. I will be a medicated night for sure.

went to WM & Sams, my baking is done ; perhaps cut outs tomorrow?

Enjoy the holidays to all those who will be MIA for awhile!

 

[yankeepenny]

i got up at 12 and 2 and 330 and 5 and 8 this morning-cannot talk at all. just a croak comes out. severe sore throat. starting with cold symptoms now. ironically, i am the one who cleans and disinfects everything all day every day.

someone run me over please!

 

[AlexandNessa]

See Penny ... that's what happens when you're wicked monkish: you disinfect everything to the point where your body can't handle germs at all. Be like me, I never clean, and my body builds up antibodies for everything!

Feel better soon!

 

[RVGal]

Oh, Penny... I'm so sorry you're sick. I keep holding my breath and waiting for whatever Daniel had to spread to the rest of us, but so far (knock wood) it hasn't. Have some soup and snuggle in. It'll all be better in a few days.

 

[ky07]

Hope you feel better Penny cause the way usualy happens to me is my Ds 11 gets sick then DW and then me and skips DS 16 all together( go figure)

 

[Metro West]

i got up at 12 and 2 and 330 and 5 and 8 this morning-cannot talk at all. just a croak comes out. severe sore throat. starting with cold symptoms now. ironically, i am the one who cleans and disinfects everything all day every day.

Penny...sorry to hear you're sick. That really stinks right here at Christmas and all. I hope you get better soon!

 

[loribell]

Penny - hope you are feeling better very soon. Crappy to be sickly at Christmas time.

Tricia - I take it Daniel is feeling all better now. Someone forgot to tell me that I am supposed to bake for the holidays. Can you or Barb send me some of those yummy looking cookies????

Mac - Sorry I missed you leaving. I hope everything went well with dad's surgery and you make it back home to be with your guys for Christmas.

Todd - Sorry we weren't here to yak last night.

Barb - I AM DONE!!!!!! Now gotta get it all wrapped and figure out how much too much I got for Ally so I can take some back. Enjoyed chattin with Bubba last night while you were takin care of cookies.

Marcie - Ally loved what you sent her. She says thanks! Glad to hear you made it above freezing.

Jodie - I thought it was federal law that you had to be paid triple time if you worked on an actual federal holiday. Maybe that was just wishful thinking.

Tracy - I hope today went better than yesterday. Did Kate have a better morning this morning? How is Court today? And has Frank let you decorate the tree and keep it decorated yet?

Jennifer - Glad the computer issues are resolved and you are back with us. Can I take you up on that job offer too?

Janet - Just remember that it is Christmas and try not to kill the ex. Don't blame you for wanting that triple time.

Gemma - Have I told you how glad I am that you are back????

Rose - Are the kids getting excited about Christmas? Are you all ready for it yourself?

Lawrence, Daniel, DM, Katie, Allison, and anyone else I failed to mention - I hope all is well in your neck of the woods and you are all ready for the big day.

I am so tired. All I want to do is go to bed but I promised some ornament & tree pics on the chat last night. I had trouble getting them uploaded last night so I will try again and see if I can get some posted.

 

[KStarfish82]

I never got a chance to post my ornament so here it is...

I got this from Tricia and I LOVE it!!! I know she spent over our limit

I had to take a pic from the internet because I was having trouble with uploading...Thanks again Tricia!!!


Sharon: Got your card!! Thanks!!

Hope you had a great morning Barb!!!

 

[Metro West]

I never got a chance to post my ornament so here it is...

I got this from Tricia and I LOVE it!!! I know she spent over our limit

I had to take a pic from the internet because I was having trouble with uploading...Thanks again Tricia!!!


Sharon: Got your card!! Thanks!!

Hope you had a great morning Barb!!!

Wow...that's really nice!

Sharon - I got your card too! Thanks!

 

[loribell]

Okay, after much trouble getting photobucket to find my pics to upload them I finally have some to post!

Here are my ornaments from Marcie:

Thanks Marcie! I have already been having to fight the boys over them!​

 

[loribell]

And here are a couple of not so great pics of the tree:

Sorry that last one is so bad, hard to try to lighten it up just so you could see it.