Six months! That's kind of pathetic. Why wouldn't they just have given you it when you had your graduation ceremonies?
A few hours early but, Happy 4th of July. Do you get the day off? Somehow, based on your schedule of late, I don't imagine you do - but here's wishing you can celebrate in some way or another.
I've been doing a pile of yard-work (building a walking/jogging path through the bush on the property I own) and cleaning up around the house. I'll have to take a truck load of garbage to the dump tomorrow.
Did you get another set of pictures I sent 5 or 6 days ago? Just some more of the local wildlife and plants.
It's been rather warm here the past week or so. We're in dire need of some rain. This is farm country big time and the cooperation of mother nature is pretty vital to the success of the farmers.
I don't think I told you that I watched 'No Country for Old Men' sometime last week. You are right, it is definitely an amazing movie. Javier Bardem was totally awesome. I still get goosebumps thinking about his character.
I've had a long day of yard-work and am in need of taking a bath and then relaxing a bit. Hope all is well south of the border and you're not getting over-stressed. Take care.
Re: Leo Cari MDoysteryogurtJuly 4 2008, 20:10:08 UTC
Actually, I am happy to say that we are CLOSED for the 4th of July. It means I only have a 4-day week this week, and will probably only work about 45 hours. Also, after having today off, I go back to work tomorrow but then have my usual two days off on Sunday and Monday. It should be relaxing.
I did get the other pictures, thanks. :-) I wish I had the time to go around and photograph stuff (or do anything not work related, for that matter).
It's very warm here ... and I'm sure you've heard about the fires. It was disgustingly smoky for many days.
I'm using the holiday today to get some housecleaning done, and then I'll probably relax and read or something. Take care.
Re: Only 45 hours this week :-)runningfreeJuly 4 2008, 21:25:01 UTC
At least 45 hours is a lot more reasonable. Too bad every week wasn't like that though. Sure glad you get the day off. Do you have any plans? You must have gone through withdrawl the past few months, since I haven't heard about any wild escapades lately. ;-)
I've done quite a bit of house cleaning this past week as well. Things always look nicer once they're cleaned up. Not that I ever really let things get too out of hand, but I do like a tidy house.
I hadn't heard about the fires. I've been living the life of a hermit I guess. I'll have to stay up on the news a little better. Speaking of fires though, I went to school this afternoon and on my way there I noticed 5 helicopters and 2 school buses at the local 'worker's camp site. I found out that there are 5 fires in the hills north of town. Fortunately the wind is blowing from the south so we haven't had to deal with smoke as of yet.
Time to get some lunch and then figure out what to do with the rest of my day. Have yourself a wonderful few days off and I'll catch up with you later.
Re: Only 45 hours this week :-)oysteryogurtJuly 4 2008, 23:45:06 UTC
I definitely wish every week could be only 45 hours. Maybe one day ...
There haven't been too many wild escapades lately ... usually just my roommate and me drinking wine when we both get off of work. Nothing really too post-worthy. I've gone to my grandma's a couple of times and gotten drunk there though. Haha.
We had something like 500 fires in California. All of this area was covered in smoke for a long while. It seriously looked like winter if you stepped outside. It was crazy. Things have cleared up now though, and I think most (or all) of the fires are out.
We're headed to the store soon to buy stuff to barbeque. Take care.
Re: Drinking With GrannyrunningfreeJuly 5 2008, 00:07:15 UTC
Lol. I don't think I ever saw either of my grandmothers drink, let alone get drunk with them - or am I being presumptious that your grandma got a little tipsy. ;-)
Whoa! I never realized it was that bad down there. That's freaky. I can't imagine that it was overly healthy to be out and about for long in those conditions. How were driving conditions? Glad to hear it's cleared up now.
For some reason I was totally wiped today. I slept fine last night, probably 10 hours but after only being up for about 5 hours today I had to take a nap. I slept for at least 2 hours. The only thing I can think of that might have caused me to tire out is having worked outside in the heat a lot the past couple of days.
I wish there was something exciting to do around here, or I wish I at least had a good movie to throw on. All that talk about drinking has gotten me thirsty. ;-) Think I'll mix myself a Cherry Whiskey and Ginger and see if there is anything worthwhile to watch on television. Hope your evening is eventful and entertaining. You take care too.
Re: Drinking With GrannyoysteryogurtJuly 16 2008, 17:39:54 UTC
The smoke has finally cleared up. It took a few weeks. There is still a bit of haze from time to time, but mostly blue skies. Driving conditions were never that bad, but breathing outdoors certainly was. Haha.
I can't say that I've ever had cherry whiskey and ginger ... though I also can't say that I care much for whiskey (unless it's SCOTCH ... which is only kinda whiskey. Haha).
Speaking of alcohol, I have to go get ready for an alcohol safety certification class thingie. It's taking up half of my day on one of my days off. :-(
Re: Not Your Regular WhiskeyrunningfreeJuly 22 2008, 05:53:28 UTC
Cherry Whiskey is only 15% alcohol, so it really doesn't taste like most whiskeys, and when you mix it with pop it doesn't taste like alcohol what-so-ever. It's very easy to consume it quickly.
My house is filled with books, binders, games and toys. It's really looking quite messy, which I don't particularly like, but I've been spending a lot of my time doing yard-work. I think I'm going to try and make some storage shelves in the basement for a lot of the stuff. The only problem is I'm really not much of a carpenter.
I finally got my taxes done. I actually netted just over $300, so that was definitely a nice surprise. That should help pay for a good part of the gas for my vacation.
Guess I should get ready for bed as it is closing in on midnight and I'm feeling rather tired from the yard-work. Hope you're doing well and not getting too stressed from all the work. Take care.
Re: Not Your Regular WhiskeyoysteryogurtAugust 6 2008, 21:30:34 UTC
Only 15%? That's nothing! ;-) Haha.
When are taxes due up there? Are they on a different schedule than here in the states? I had mine done back in February (and unfortunately had my $1000 return spent by the end of February, haha).
Absolutely nothing going on here. Work work work as always. It's exhausting. I'm considering trying to get a job with our corporate office being a Franchise Business Consultant for the west coast regional restaurants. Not entirely sure if I'm qualified, but it's worth a shot.
I'm actually at work right now. I should be productive. Take care.
Re: Leo Cari MDoysteryogurtJuly 4 2008, 20:11:48 UTC
Oh, I realized that I didn't respond to the part about the diploma. They don't give it to you at graduation because the ceremony is only a few days after the end of the semester, and all the final grades may not be in yet. They have to have time to "verify" your degree, so in the diploma case they give you, you only get a certificate acknowledging that you attended a commencement ceremony.
Six months! That's kind of pathetic. Why wouldn't they just have given you it when you had your graduation ceremonies?
A few hours early but, Happy 4th of July. Do you get the day off? Somehow, based on your schedule of late, I don't imagine you do - but here's wishing you can celebrate in some way or another.
I've been doing a pile of yard-work (building a walking/jogging path through the bush on the property I own) and cleaning up around the house. I'll have to take a truck load of garbage to the dump tomorrow.
Did you get another set of pictures I sent 5 or 6 days ago? Just some more of the local wildlife and plants.
It's been rather warm here the past week or so. We're in dire need of some rain. This is farm country big time and the cooperation of mother nature is pretty vital to the success of the farmers.
I don't think I told you that I watched 'No Country for Old Men' sometime last week. You are right, it is definitely an amazing movie. Javier Bardem was totally awesome. I still get goosebumps thinking about his character.
I've had a long day of yard-work and am in need of taking a bath and then relaxing a bit. Hope all is well south of the border and you're not getting over-stressed. Take care.
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I did get the other pictures, thanks. :-) I wish I had the time to go around and photograph stuff (or do anything not work related, for that matter).
It's very warm here ... and I'm sure you've heard about the fires. It was disgustingly smoky for many days.
I'm using the holiday today to get some housecleaning done, and then I'll probably relax and read or something. Take care.
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At least 45 hours is a lot more reasonable. Too bad every week wasn't like that though. Sure glad you get the day off. Do you have any plans? You must have gone through withdrawl the past few months, since I haven't heard about any wild escapades lately. ;-)
I've done quite a bit of house cleaning this past week as well. Things always look nicer once they're cleaned up. Not that I ever really let things get too out of hand, but I do like a tidy house.
I hadn't heard about the fires. I've been living the life of a hermit I guess. I'll have to stay up on the news a little better. Speaking of fires though, I went to school this afternoon and on my way there I noticed 5 helicopters and 2 school buses at the local 'worker's camp site. I found out that there are 5 fires in the hills north of town. Fortunately the wind is blowing from the south so we haven't had to deal with smoke as of yet.
Time to get some lunch and then figure out what to do with the rest of my day. Have yourself a wonderful few days off and I'll catch up with you later.
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There haven't been too many wild escapades lately ... usually just my roommate and me drinking wine when we both get off of work. Nothing really too post-worthy. I've gone to my grandma's a couple of times and gotten drunk there though. Haha.
We had something like 500 fires in California. All of this area was covered in smoke for a long while. It seriously looked like winter if you stepped outside. It was crazy. Things have cleared up now though, and I think most (or all) of the fires are out.
We're headed to the store soon to buy stuff to barbeque. Take care.
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Whoa! I never realized it was that bad down there. That's freaky. I can't imagine that it was overly healthy to be out and about for long in those conditions. How were driving conditions? Glad to hear it's cleared up now.
For some reason I was totally wiped today. I slept fine last night, probably 10 hours but after only being up for about 5 hours today I had to take a nap. I slept for at least 2 hours. The only thing I can think of that might have caused me to tire out is having worked outside in the heat a lot the past couple of days.
I wish there was something exciting to do around here, or I wish I at least had a good movie to throw on. All that talk about drinking has gotten me thirsty. ;-) Think I'll mix myself a Cherry Whiskey and Ginger and see if there is anything worthwhile to watch on television. Hope your evening is eventful and entertaining. You take care too.
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I can't say that I've ever had cherry whiskey and ginger ... though I also can't say that I care much for whiskey (unless it's SCOTCH ... which is only kinda whiskey. Haha).
Speaking of alcohol, I have to go get ready for an alcohol safety certification class thingie. It's taking up half of my day on one of my days off. :-(
Take care.
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My house is filled with books, binders, games and toys. It's really looking quite messy, which I don't particularly like, but I've been spending a lot of my time doing yard-work. I think I'm going to try and make some storage shelves in the basement for a lot of the stuff. The only problem is I'm really not much of a carpenter.
I finally got my taxes done. I actually netted just over $300, so that was definitely a nice surprise. That should help pay for a good part of the gas for my vacation.
Guess I should get ready for bed as it is closing in on midnight and I'm feeling rather tired from the yard-work. Hope you're doing well and not getting too stressed from all the work. Take care.
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When are taxes due up there? Are they on a different schedule than here in the states? I had mine done back in February (and unfortunately had my $1000 return spent by the end of February, haha).
Absolutely nothing going on here. Work work work as always. It's exhausting. I'm considering trying to get a job with our corporate office being a Franchise Business Consultant for the west coast regional restaurants. Not entirely sure if I'm qualified, but it's worth a shot.
I'm actually at work right now. I should be productive. Take care.
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