Tina suggested I call the Plentywood sheriff to find out what their pay scale was. Well, one of their deputies just retired, and they hadn't even received permission to advertise it yet.

They expected to have the new opening formalized soon, and mailed out an app. They make $14/hr, which is really good for there.

In the interest of protecting our family's precious anonymity and all those jealously-guarded private secrets you've doubtless noticed us clutching so ferociously to our bosoms, that would be "Neaksis" to the rest of you! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

t&l

That's what the members of the Donner party thought, too! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

t&l

LOL

Hey T&L - they have a hospital there too.

I'm trying to figure out why they need a sheriff in a ranch town with only 1,827 people.

Does he have deputy name Barney?

I just read this to Neaksis, since we were talking on the phone when I saw it. She says she thinks you're being a regionist!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> But yes, as a matter of fact, they do. And he's purple, too. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Neaksis always cracks me up. She is so smart and talented.
(Is she still going to do all of our canning?)

You betcha.

Of course she's going to be doing all our canning. I hope nobody thought I was going to! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> You'll all die of botulism if I do. Neaksis can can. I don't think she can can-can. If she can can-can, she's never told ME about it...I'm guessing she probably could-could, but she won't-won't. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

OK, I am SO turning off this computer and going to study for ACLS, which if you took and passed, Believer, I have to salute you. Even with almost 37 years of continuous nursing experience, there's no way on God's green earth (probably found in Montana <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />), that I'd take this thing if it weren't a job requirement. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> Blech. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> If you did it just for entertainment, I wouldn't think finding something to do in Montana would be a problem for you!
<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Ooops. I just looked at the course on-line - the 37 years of nursing tipped me off. I think that I took the Basic Life Support class. Sorry.

Dang, only 1800 people? I doubt they need an architect in that town <sigh> oh well

Can you do barns?

Well, that's the whole thing...if you can sell your current house for enough to pay off your bills and then pay cash for one of those low-cost Montana homes, you don't really need to make much money any more. Besides, who'll have time with all that gardening, canning, farming, and wood chopping, anyway? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Can't architects do a lot of their stuff by computer communication, with some on-site visiting? It's not like my job. It's very hard to telecommute a vaginal exam!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Duck blinds? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Mom is right. I did not comment on my pelvic rest and the motel.

Lest I begin cultivating an unhealthy air of secrecy around this place, let me say that I had fun, <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> but my pelvis did not. And we did not involve any sinks. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> Well, we wouldn't want THAT now, would we?!!!!! However, I have to give you my personal assessment of the situation: the risk would seem to be fairly small! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

t&l

As my DEAR older sister says to patients ...

Use it ot lose it!! lol

hows everyone tonight/ today?? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Just fine, AW. Have you heard anything from Aussie yet?

Hi B

well I haven't heard from Aussie B, but we [the wives] got a visit from the Army yesterday ... things are intense over there.
I guess we were told more than we wanted to know & are prevented from talking about, but we asked.

maybe its better to know nothing? not sure anymore.

concerned, worried of course but not panicky ... I've said so many prayers in the last 24 hours that I'm giving our priest a run for his money!

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I pray for Aussie and your family every day. I know this must be awful for you. Are you taking extra good care of yourself?