Christmas Countdown - 2011

[xmas365]

I read this post with an Australian accent..inside my head. Hope that doesn't make me strange..:lol:

I am glad I wasn't drinking anything, I would of spit it all over the computer after reading that. lol

 

[made582]

Wait until you get use to the fancy stuff it is awesome,

As a trained mechanic I say the fancy stuff is awesome until it breaks. Then it's a money pit. I'll take hand cranks for my windows and manual door locks any day.

 

[made582]

Okay we're all going to move into the QVC set!!!! Valerie did a great job decorating it for today and there's snow outside the windows!!!!!!:lol:

 

[made582]

Good evening, Christmas family

Tail is dragging a bit tonight. Today at about 1 p.m. I started developing a monster migraine. I tried being where it is dark and being quiet thinking it would subside. By 2:20 it was not any better so I decided to call work and tell them I didn't think I could work my shift like that. Now, I have to say I NEVER call off. In fact this is the first time I called them with an illness. Instead of telling me anything, the person I had spoken to asked if I could hold, which of course I said yes. They turned me over to the owner. He was very nice but explained that they are really far behind and are asking everyone to try to work their shifts. I know they are behind because I just had to put in 8 hours mandatory this past Friday.

Now, I understand the obligation they have and If I had a habit of calling off I would have expected this. But I dont call off. Of course, even though I was miserable, I told him I would take extra medication and get through my shift. (After all this was the OWNER). The whole thing has just upset me to no end. People aren't allowed to get sick ?? I came away feeling like I did something wrong and I feel as though I look like an idiot. Why did I need to be turned over to the CEO ?

I wish all a very Christmassy evenig. Maybe I won't be so sad tomorrow.......(((HUGS)))) xo

Does anyone here understand why I am upset ??

I completely understand why your upset. I use to have a boss like that and it always made me feel terrible when I got sick.

I hope your head is feeling better today.

 

[sugar142286]

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been absent from the thread for the past couple of days, but I am off today, so I plan on getting caught up. I was busy with work, plus I haven't been feeling well. I've just been really nauseated and have bad heartburn - still do. I just wish it would go away! Anyway, nothing else new here. Both kids are sick with colds and DS has a fever as well. Hoping they both get better soon. Well, hope all is well with everyone. I am going to start reading and jump right in! :grin:

 

[brent]

Good morning, everyone!

I have a small favour. A good friend of mine – whom I have not seen in a couple years – from back home in the Sault has been diagnosed with cancer. He is only 29, but he is in the fight of his life. I have no doubts that he will defeat the cancer, but I know that you guys are incredible at helping with these unfortunate events. With that, I ask for any kind of assistance you can give.

Personally, I am a little shocked at the diagnosis as Joe is entering the prime of his life, especially since he has never smoked a day in his life – and he very rarely drank (he could only handle one or two beer in a night! …But cancer is a disease that can happen to anybody… I spoke with Joe last night and he is in great spirits. He has always been a strong-willed individual – overall, a great person to be around.

Please, send anything you can Joe’s way. I know he can pull through this, but your re-assurance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, friends!

 

[xmas365]

Good morning world!!!

Guess what?? It's SNOWING!!!!!!!!!!! Not on the hills, not 10 miles away but coming down on my house and garden!!!!

It won't lie - the ground is still too warm for that - but keeps up like this, there will be snow on the ground by the time our car gets back from the shop. Talking of which, did I share with you the wonderful news that we were rear-ended?? Apparently, we weren't supposed to stop at a roundabout to let the truck proceed - as it was his right of way - we were supposed to keep going and because we misguidedly thought we should avoid getting our ribs caved in by the truck, we were rammed in the rear by a work van who promptly blamed us.

Yeah..........we didn't bang into you!!!!!!!!!!! Have you ever noticed how helpful insurance companies are when you aren't to blame??!!!!!!!

:treeguy:

I am glad you are okay, but can you send some snow back over the Atlantic, all we have is rain.

 

[lauriebear]

Good evening, Christmas family

Tail is dragging a bit tonight. Today at about 1 p.m. I started developing a monster migraine. I tried being where it is dark and being quiet thinking it would subside. By 2:20 it was not any better so I decided to call work and tell them I didn't think I could work my shift like that. Now, I have to say I NEVER call off. In fact this is the first time I called them with an illness. Instead of telling me anything, the person I had spoken to asked if I could hold, which of course I said yes. They turned me over to the owner. He was very nice but explained that they are really far behind and are asking everyone to try to work their shifts. I know they are behind because I just had to put in 8 hours mandatory this past Friday.

Now, I understand the obligation they have and If I had a habit of calling off I would have expected this. But I dont call off. Of course, even though I was miserable, I told him I would take extra medication and get through my shift. (After all this was the OWNER). The whole thing has just upset me to no end. People aren't allowed to get sick ?? I came away feeling like I did something wrong and I feel as though I look like an idiot. Why did I need to be turned over to the CEO ?

I wish all a very Christmassy evenig. Maybe I won't be so sad tomorrow.......(((HUGS)))) xo

Does anyone here understand why I am upset ??

I understand, hopefully you are feeling better. Remember sometimes people out there will be selfish, he might be thinking of the money he will lose if you do not do your work but and we never know right until we walked in another shoes just maybe he requested that if anyone calls in to direct the call to him because his company is so behind, maybe something bad happened there that we all do not know about and he is just trying to keep things running. Just trying to cheer you up, maybe if thinking that he values you as an important part of the team can make it feel a little lighter, not better but bearable. Sorry it happened CM3, hopefully you can get the rest you need.

Good morning world!!!

Guess what?? It's SNOWING!!!!!!!!!!! Not on the hills, not 10 miles away but coming down on my house and garden!!!!

It won't lie - the ground is still too warm for that - but keeps up like this, there will be snow on the ground by the time our car gets back from the shop. Talking of which, did I share with you the wonderful news that we were rear-ended?? Apparently, we weren't supposed to stop at a roundabout to let the truck proceed - as it was his right of way - we were supposed to keep going and because we misguidedly thought we should avoid getting our ribs caved in by the truck, we were rammed in the rear by a work van who promptly blamed us.

Yeah..........we didn't bang into you!!!!!!!!!!! Have you ever noticed how helpful insurance companies are when you aren't to blame??!!!!!!!

Snowing!!!! WOW love it... No snow it is a bit cooler we will be in the 60's about time, but a bad rain storm is coming up from the South... We New Yorkers better hold onto our hats!!!! Ewwww, I hate when that happens, but I am glad you & your other half are doing OK and not hurt.

As a trained mechanic I say the fancy stuff is awesome until it breaks. Then it's a money pit. I'll take hand cranks for my windows and manual door locks any day.

Hmmm... Money pit or hand cranks... Money pit... hand cranks... Well, I guess, but oh Made... I really, really, really want the money pit - ALL THOSE BUTTONS!!! I cannot resist the child comes out and I HAVE to have them...

Okay we're all going to move into the QVC set!!!! Valerie did a great job decorating it for today and there's snow outside the windows!!!!!!:lol:

I wish I could see it!!!

 

[xmas365]

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been absent from the thread for the past couple of days, but I am off today, so I plan on getting caught up. I was busy with work, plus I haven't been feeling well. I've just been really nauseated and have bad heartburn - still do. I just wish it would go away! Anyway, nothing else new here. Both kids are sick with colds and DS has a fever as well. Hoping they both get better soon. Well, hope all is well with everyone. I am going to start reading and jump right in! :grin:

I hope you all feel better soon.

 

[lauriebear]

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been absent from the thread for the past couple of days, but I am off today, so I plan on getting caught up. I was busy with work, plus I haven't been feeling well. I've just been really nauseated and have bad heartburn - still do. I just wish it would go away! Anyway, nothing else new here. Both kids are sick with colds and DS has a fever as well. Hoping they both get better soon. Well, hope all is well with everyone. I am going to start reading and jump right in! :grin:

Good to hear from you, but sorry you and the Family are under the weather... Hope it clears up fast and you are all back in good health soon.

Good morning, everyone!

I have a small favour. A good friend of mine – whom I have not seen in a couple years – from back home in the Sault has been diagnosed with cancer. He is only 29, but he is in the fight of his life. I have no doubts that he will defeat the cancer, but I know that you guys are incredible at helping with these unfortunate events. With that, I ask for any kind of assistance you can give.

Personally, I am a little shocked at the diagnosis as Joe is entering the prime of his life, especially since he has never smoked a day in his life – and he very rarely drank (he could only handle one or two beer in a night! …But cancer is a disease that can happen to anybody… I spoke with Joe last night and he is in great spirits. He has always been a strong-willed individual – overall, a great person to be around.

Please, send anything you can Joe’s way. I know he can pull through this, but your re-assurance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, friends!

Consider it done, Brent... I so believe in the power of prayer and good thoughts will be sent for him.

 

[xmas365]

Good morning, everyone!

I have a small favour. A good friend of mine – whom I have not seen in a couple years – from back home in the Sault has been diagnosed with cancer. He is only 29, but he is in the fight of his life. I have no doubts that he will defeat the cancer, but I know that you guys are incredible at helping with these unfortunate events. With that, I ask for any kind of assistance you can give.

Personally, I am a little shocked at the diagnosis as Joe is entering the prime of his life, especially since he has never smoked a day in his life – and he very rarely drank (he could only handle one or two beer in a night! …But cancer is a disease that can happen to anybody… I spoke with Joe last night and he is in great spirits. He has always been a strong-willed individual – overall, a great person to be around.

Please, send anything you can Joe’s way. I know he can pull through this, but your re-assurance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, friends!

My thoughts are with him.

 

[made582]

I Hmmm... Money pit or hand cranks... Money pit... hand cranks... Well, I guess, but oh Made... I really, really, really want the money pit - ALL THOSE BUTTONS!!! I cannot resist the child comes out and I HAVE to have them...



I wish I could see it!!!

I highly doubt that you could even get a new car with hand cranks for the windows and manual door locks any more. So you can keep all of your buttons.


Here's the link to watch online
http://www.qvc.com/onair/liveshow.aspx?rewrite=no

 

[made582]

Please, send anything you can Joe’s way. I know he can pull through this, but your re-assurance would be greatly appreciated.

My prayers are on the way.

 

[made582]

I've just been really nauseated and have bad heartburn - still do.

I hope you feel better soon.

 

[xmas365]

Good morning,


Off to work in a little more than an hour, I really don't want to go. We had our roof inspected for hail damage this morning, I finally called a company to do it after reading no matter how old your roof is (ours is 3 years old) you should get it checked out if you had hail. . Of course we had golf ball sized hail caused by the tornado back in June, but everything is fine with it.

Talk to you soon.

 

[Bradmac]

Good morning, everyone!

I have a small favour. A good friend of mine – whom I have not seen in a couple years – from back home in the Sault has been diagnosed with cancer. He is only 29, but he is in the fight of his life. I have no doubts that he will defeat the cancer, but I know that you guys are incredible at helping with these unfortunate events. With that, I ask for any kind of assistance you can give.

Personally, I am a little shocked at the diagnosis as Joe is entering the prime of his life, especially since he has never smoked a day in his life – and he very rarely drank (he could only handle one or two beer in a night! …But cancer is a disease that can happen to anybody… I spoke with Joe last night and he is in great spirits. He has always been a strong-willed individual – overall, a great person to be around.

Please, send anything you can Joe’s way. I know he can pull through this, but your re-assurance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, friends!

Sending a prayer for Joe right now. Good thoughts and postive vibes, too!

 

[Bradmac]

I highly doubt that you could even get a new car with hand cranks for the windows and manual door locks any more. So you can keep all of your buttons.

I thought you guys were talking about this hand crank for a while:

No that's seriously retro!

 

[made582]

I thought you guys were talking about this hand crank for a while:

No that's seriously retro!

I don't want to go that retro!!! My 94 year old neighbor always likes to tell me about how he broke his arm trying to start his car with one of those.

 

[xmas365]

See you at the Pines!

This is for you Maureen for your snowfall, and also for you Binger, for obvious reasons.

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Have a great day!

 

[Maureen]

If it's only 66 days until Christmas, how many sleeps until Darlene Love???!!

I still think she needs a cameo role in a forthcoming opera........

:merry: