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AW, have you finished all your construction work?
How are the celebrations going?
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I have a meeting with his boss in the morning. What do I want as a resolution. Nothing. Just to let her know. Just to let her know. I haven't talked with anyone who does not feel that things are worse, lots worse, lots and lots worse than 7 months ago.
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Rella maybe you should say you would like to be fairly considered for any job as any other applicant, that he doesn't take phone calls during any interview & make the point that if his attitude as displayed during your interview is anything to go by then its likely that unless he is someone he likes, then you or any other applicant would not have a fair opportunity to be considered for any job he has a decision in regardless of ability. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> self important jerks like this one abound in public service unfortunately. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Life may feel as if you are constantly getting kicked on a daily basis, living is about picking yourself up each day and going on and on and on regardless.
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well ss lets see... I've still got to do one side & the front cladding on the patio, install the concertina doors to new enclosed area I built not too long ago, install the plumbing and do the electrics. by then Aussie MAY be on his way home but if not theres still the wooden flooring I am going to install through the whole house...... the celebrations .. well I don't think the two love birds have stopped <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> they are due back in the East on Tuesday. her mum is so excited!! she sis humming 'grand children' lol <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> ... though they want to wait so they say for a while. I mean they are not exactly even hearing the old time clock for goodness sakes. But the evident liklihood of further deployments over the next few years adds some pressure of course. Its a basic drive thing .. as I well know <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> I feel so happy for them and my DD, but also a bit sad that Aussie is not here to share it. He has missed so much. Duty is a harsh & pitiless master. I wish ... well it doesn't matter what I wish. it is.
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Well, I talked to his boss. She agreed that it was uncalled for to take phone calls during an interview. I think she even agreed that he does not yet appear to be a good manager. He has credentials on paper but there is a significant cultural difference. He is from the US Virgin Islands - the Caribbean. I told her that I did not expect any resolution but I thought that the phone calls were rude and improper and that the process did look unfair....that, when I didn't know what was going on, I had asked questions and I didn't like it when he raised his voice and practically yelled at me for having done so.
I did thank her for listening....now, I just have to start letting more of it roll off my back.....roll off....roll off.
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BTW, I am going out of town tomorrow but will be back Saturday evening.
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I am back. We were at the bottom of page two.
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So, aren't you going to tell us where you went? You know we all want to know.
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Neak, you are a bible scholar, aren't you?
What kind of a man was Boaz, before he got married ?
(trick question)
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I went to pick the children up at church camp. Fall Creek Falls State Park
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THE COW MODEL OF ECOMONICS:
SOCIALISM: You have 2 cows, and you give one to your neighbor.
COMMUNISM: You have 2 cows. The State takes both and gives you some milk.
FASCISM: You have 2 cows. The State takes both and sells you some milk.
NAZISM: You have 2 cows. The State takes both and shoots you.
BUREAUCRATISM: You have 2 cows. The State takes both, shoots one, milks the other, and then throws the milk away...
TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM: You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows. You sell them and retire on the income.
SURREALISM: You have two giraffes. The government requires you to take harmonica lessons.
AN AMERICAN CORPORATION: You have two cows. You sell one, and force the other to produce the milk of four cows. Later, you hire a consultant to analyse why the cow has dropped dead.
ENRON VENTURE CAPITALISM: You have two cows. You sell three of them to your publicly listed company, using letters of credit opened by your brother-in-law at the bank, then execute a debt/equity swap with an associated general offer so that you get all four cows back, with a tax exemption for five cows. The milk rights of the six cows are transferred via an intermediary to a Cayman Island Company secretly owned by the majority shareholder who sells the rights to all seven cows back to your listed company. The annual report says the company owns eight cows, with an option on one more. Sell one cow to buy a new president of the United States, leaving you with nine cows. No balance sheet provided with the release. The public buys your bull.
A FRENCH CORPORATION: You have two cows. You go on strike, organise a riot, and block the roads, because you want three cows.
A JAPANESE CORPORATION: You have two cows. You redesign them so they are one-tenth the size of an ordinary cow and produce twenty times the milk. You then create a clever cow cartoon image called 'Cowkimon' and market it worldwide.
A GERMAN CORPORATION: You have two cows. You re-engineer them so they live for 100 years, eat once a month, and milk themselves.
A TURKISH CORPORATION: You have two cows, but you don't know where they are. You decide to have lunch.
A RUSSIAN CORPORATION: You have two cows. You count them and learn you have five cows. You count them again and learn you have 42 cows. You count them again and learn you have 2 cows. You stop counting cows because you’re sobering up and open another bottle of vodka.
A SWISS CORPORATION: You have 5,000 cows. None of them belong to you. You charge the owners for storing them.
A CHINA CORPORATION: You have two cows. You have 300 people milking them. You claim that you have full employment, and high bovine productivity, and arrest the newsman who reported the real situation.
AN INDIAN CORPORATION: You have two cows. You worship them.
A BRITISH CORPORATION: You have two cows. Both are mad.
IRAQI CORPORATION: Everyone thinks you have lots of cows. You tell them that you have none. No-one believes you, so they bomb the ****** out of you and invade your country. You still have no cows, but at least now you are part of a Democracy....
AUSTRALIAN CORPORATION: You have two cows. Business seems pretty good. You close the office and go for a few beers.
WELSH CORPORATION: You have two cows. The one on the left looks very attractive.
NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION: You have two cows and 47 million sheep.
WHITE HOUSE CORPORATION: You have two cows both of which are in secret locations, the reasons for which you will not divulge due to Executive Privilege.
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Was Boaz, by any chance, single before he got married? Part A: Trip Journal: Monday ~ wasted all day long till 5:30 pm redoing part of the fuel taxes and running boring errands. We left at about 9:15, and I was sound asleep well before 10. AJ made it to Winnemucca without any assistance from me. Tuesday ~ I woke up early, but then went back to sleep for a while. We all got up about 0745 and went into the Super Wal Mart for trip supplies. While there, we purchased an additional little loom, since the one we brought was not enough. One looming, one crocheting, and one making lots of trouble. Two looming, and one crocheting sounded better.By the end of the day, we were cruising around in the Potholdermobile. It was a pretty easy trip, since our first drop for the next day was only as far as Mountain Home, ID. The kids were very excited to drive past my publisher, which unfortuately would have been closed several hours before. About a half hour later we reached our destination and went to sleep. Wednesday ~ 5am comes awfully early for me, when it comes, but at least I had 2 good nights of sleep first. We only had 1 crate to unload, so it was really fast. AW, you may even have used these types of crate yourself, back in your wild youth, as we are moving military household goods. A few miles before Idaho Falls, our next drop, we went past a giant military surplus store, and stopped in. Oh what fun, and oh how jealous Dad would be if he knew! It was the next best thing to a museum, having all sorts of ancient military things on displey, old guns, armored vehicles, and an old German wagon. We got some dried hash browns to try, and (MRE) vegetarian chili beans for our lunch. (You can imagine what the trip has been like since, but no one was hungry for hours.) The Dervish also got a cheap little pair of thongs, since his slip-ons I had just gotten him turned out not to fit so well. The next size down was too short, so I had gotten him what looked like it would fit. But with only the single band across the middle to hold them on his feet, and his feet so long and skinny like they are, he would walk around with his feet slid forward all the way, and 10 little prehensile toes gripping the front of the sandals for dear life. Now it is not nearly so embarrassing to be seen with him, at least not on account of the shoes. After unloading, we headed up into Montana for our final drop. In Butte, we once again saw the mysterious white statue on top of the mountain. This time I had the laptop to be able to look it up. It is a statue of Mary...Our Lady of the Rockies. She was built a long time ago to encourage the townspeople when they were disheartened over the closure of their copper mines. A welder made the construction out of 16-gauge steel, since there were apparently no sculptors there at the time. With the help of miners, the inner structure was built...an inverted mine shaft of course, since what else would miners know how to make so well? The welder fellow made the hands and head first, for a 120' statue, before learning that according to the FAA, any structure higher than 90' would have to have a flashing light on its head. So he scaled it down to 90', and stuck the hands and head on as they were. Now she stands, just slightly out of proportion, atop the Continental Divide. Just north of Helena, (pronounced H*LL-en-uh not H*ll-AY-nuh), we went past the area where Mann Gulch is, just off the Missouri River in the area of the Gates of the Mountains. That was where all but 3 men in a smokejumper crew were killed during a firestorm back in 1938. Their mistakes changed the way fire was fought, and many lessons are still implemented today. We got to Great Falls before dark, but by the time we had showered and eaten, it was almost midnight local time. AJ used some of his Flying J bucks to treat us to a lovely sit-down dinner, though it did take them forever to get us ordered, and another forever to get our food fixed. Which is why it took so long. Poor AJ had his heart set on the buffet, but it was all rolled up. Ah well, he concoled himelf, there is still a salad bar .Which they proceed to immediately whisk away while we wait helplessly to be waited upon. Thursday ~ It was nice to wake up somewhere with a bathroom. We kicked off our freight and headed east. It just so happens that the next load that popped up necessitates driving practically right past where the in-laws are. (And since AJ did not have time to visit his parents the last time he went through, he knows we had better do it this time or he's toast.) A little bit ago, we stopped at a Wal Mart for a few more items, including potluck food. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I also had to get the Princess a swimming suit. Her envy cup ranneth over when not only did young Valkyrie get to go to summer camp, and she didn't, but Val also got a BRAND NEW swimming suit, and the Princess had none. Well, she had 2 last year, but after her growth spurt they looked like neon sausage casings. So now her catty feminine heart is soothed, if not entirely patched. We'll be in Westby in a few hours, 4 or so, and I don't know if I'll have any internet there or not. But it's still good to touch bases with all of you. Hope you are having a wonderful time. I am, though it is very hot. Also, just about everyone, even the cars, waves to AJ. It's like being on another planet. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> AJ dropped us off at FIL/MIL's on the way past, and eventually joined us for a nice visit. Upon reaching Uncle JJ's house, the kids were overjoyed to see their auntie and uncle, and the only one of their cousins that was still awake (pacing the floor, waiting for them to get back from their grandma's house). We stayed up late, but not too late, since AJ & JJ were getting up very early (5am our time) to go pick up the next load. Friday ~ 5 am the adults all got up, but then about 5 minutes later, so did the kids, after a giant impact rocked the house...the Dervish fell off the couch and hit his head on the wood floor. It did my heart good to see my 3 lazy little summer slugs sitting down to breakfast at 0630. They never slowed down all day, either. We just kicked back for a bit, got breakfast cleaned up, helped pick up the trash in the back yard where a marauding doggie had knocked over the trash cans and pulled out...never mind any of the things it pulled out...about a half hour before we got up. Then we went to a wonderful, wonderful park only a few miles away. It is called the Writing Rock, 2 large petroglyph stones with the biggest best clearest glyphs I have ever seen. Ok, I have only seen a few, but these were better.
A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.
~ English proverb Neak's Story
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I suppose he was single, so good job with that. However, the punch line to this one.......... is that he was Ruth-less. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> SS
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ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just love a good pun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.
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We all had a hearty laugh about the cows. Here's another good one...
Home security
How To Install A Home Security System
1. Go to a second-hand store and buy a pair of men's Work Boot's size 14-16 (used)
2. Place them on front porch, along with a copy of Gun And Ammo Magazine.
3. Put a few giant dog dishes next to the boots and Magazine
4. Leave a note on your door that reads
Hay Bubba, Big Jim, Duke, Slim, and I gone for more ammunition. Will be back in one hour. Don't mess with the pit bull's-- they Attacked the mailman this morning and messed him up real bad.
I don't think Killer took part in it,but it was hard to tell from all the Blood. Anyway, I locked all of the dog's in the house. Better Just wait outside until we can get back.
Cooter
A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.
~ English proverb Neak's Story
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Liked the cows
Liked security
Keep 'em coming
in perpetuity.
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Rella, that looks like a neat place to go. Did you camp, or just go get them, or what?
You know - requesting a travelogue, like the one Neak did.
Neak, thanks for the insight into your journey. It's always a pleasure to read.
W and the twins went to Girls camp last week. I got to go for Thursday and Friday. It's been over 100 deg every day here for weeks, but it was about 75 deg at camp. (at about 9,000 ft in the mountains.) I wish we could have stayed there for about 3 more months.
It's back to work today though. Sigh.
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I went up to pick up children at church camp. I spent the night on a 5" thick vinyl covered 'mattress' which was on a solid metal bunk. There is no heat or a/c in the cabins. There is no glass in the windows. There are cracks in the wall and the floor is a concrete slab. There are no locks on the doors or windows. It's pretty barebones. The children love to go. The scenery there is gorgeous. The waterfall for which the park is named, Fall Creek Falls, is lots taller than Niagra but is narrow. It's been so dry here that the water flow throughout the park is greatly reduced from years past.
It got down around 50 Friday night. I was cold. It felt really good during the day, though. It was a good 10 degrees cooler there than here - maybe 15 degrees.
Did I tell you about the car locking itself?
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Hi Neak, welcome back to the good ol homestead! So are you crocheting or just crochety that early in the morning?? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Glad you had a great trip. The crates, well what I got from the Army was cardboard boxes 10 of, bubble wrap 10 m of, packing tape 5 of .... and lest I forget .. instructions. They still broke every plate I ever packed. In the end I bought tea chests, yep they pack loose tea in these plywood boxes about 1m (4 ft) high and .5m square. Thats until they decided that 10,000 angry wives probably meant it was better to pay movers to do it all. But I still ended up using my tea cheats as well! Still got them too, just in case. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> My poor little Dervish hitting his head, give him a big hug and sloppy kiss from me! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> And give one to all of them the Princess over here said to say 'G'day chick' & cuddles to all the kids and a 'hey girl' to your Princess <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> I have NO idea what I'm talking about just repeating what I was told <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Every time I talk about thong's on MB everyone gets all funny .... I mean really... would I put them on my feet if it wasn't footwear I was talking about? Ok well I mean THESE days ... no fun until Aussie gets home. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Been fun to read all the jokes .... I didn't see the obvious SS on that one! lol I do like the security idea hehehe <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Rella that description of your accommodation is just like the first married quarters we got! Only not as cold! we had a raised wooded floor but a underground stream ran under the house, about a foot down ...brrrrrrrrrrrrr cold. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> HEY guess what? I got my spa working!!! Its GREAT ... its about 13 here right now & raining & I went and sank into this glorious heated water of 40 degrees .... feels like I ran a mile or two though. I turned off the light in the patio I built abd put on these lights, rainbow colours in the water, and watched the stars between the rain bursts ... now if Aussie was here <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> My son JJ and Hayley flew back to Canberra today .. worst luck ... but they are so good together. And she's not adverse about being forward with him either lol When he forgets that she isn't one of his troopers she lets rip <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> goodnaturedly but firmly. My kinda gal. Hope it all continues to work for them, she really adores him. I'm not sure if I'm feeling old or just content as I can be without Aussie <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> But I'm not unhappy.
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AW, sorry you can't spend more time w/out your fella. It must be tough to have him coming and going all the time.
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