:o:o:o tell me you're kidding.

One should always be a little suspect when one's performance review starts wandering and talking about everyone else in the office.

This was of course the year that my vacation days was supposed to bump up to the next tier.

Still feeling very gut-punched... doesn't help that we just put out a fair chunk o' change to have the chiminey re-lined (guess that's better than CO poisoning).

Broke the bad news to my girlfriend right after I got out of the meeting.

Hardest part is going to be avoiding the "deer in the headlights" syndrome. Office is closed tomorrow and I am home... time to give the ole resume the spit and shine and and start getting them out.

Already put out requests for letters of recommendations and references.

Really wanted to kick back a little tomorrow... but there are little furry mewling mouths to feed.

This is a how a kite feels when the wind dies. Gribble.

ATB,
Sam

Sorry to hear about the job Sam! Two days before Christmas, is that place run by the Scrooge? WTH!

Hope you get back into something soon.

Water proof MP3! jamin in the swell!...................aj

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Originally posted by indigo_wolf but Recaro does make office chairs.

Didn't know that when I wanted to yank them out & with all other responsibilities, most of my furniture is hand-me-downs.

My first thought on your news was "unbelievable", then I realized that today, it actually is...
Best wishes in finding something early in the new year.

So, I bought myself a couple new gear bags for Christmas and an Army surplus flight suit yesterday to cover my work duds when I hit the field after work. Sometimes you got to be Santa for yourself! The hints for the Six Six One body armor must have translated to wife-speak as Shirts, Pants, Underwear and Socks (yup --underwear and socks -but they had HD on them so they're cool!) Did get an armored motorcycle rain suit so I guess what she actually heard was "Blaa Blaa kite, blaaa bla bla bla Armor, blaa blaa blaa blaa kite, blaaa blaa...."

I'll order my body armor Next Friday....

I love my wife!

I finally got to give my man the 2011 9m frenzy... Opened it up and boy it is georgeous! I can't wait to fly... Er, him to fly it.

As for myself, i got a gopro helmet hero and at the last minute got one for Anderson too (so he wont feel left out.)

Got myself some MX pants too for the buggy (planned birthday gift) and the ATB.

Yes, we are all ready to let the fun begin.

Hope everyone else had a great Christmas as well!!

And Sam, sorry to hear the news -- hopefully the new year brings you a bunch of new opportunities and many great job offers.

Ended up getting a nice little surprise, complete Fly F16 mx gear! Red and black of course! Helps when your sis owns a bmx shop!

Hope everyone else had a great Christmas!

Kristen, nice snag on the go pros, you are going to love them!

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Originally posted by awindofchange Don't mean to hijack this thread but... Tank is salt water 485 gal acrylic live reef w/fish. Filters hold bout 180 gal. All home built.

Sorry to continue hi-jack....
i made a cheap chiller by taking an old mini fridge and drillng
1" holes on each side. then i put a 5gal. bucket inside filled
with water. i then ran the water return hose through the holes in the fridge that i drilled into a coil that layed in the bucket of cold water. was cool because i could keep foods nearby also. and i believe the fridge drew very little electric....
wish i could draw a diagram...

Sam,
very sorry to hear, but i can relate. my hours were cut to 1-2 days a week Dec.9. right after i dropped a few grand into my car... :ticking:

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Shirts, Pants, Underwear and Socks (yup --underwear and socks - I love my wife!

I got PJ's and long johns...

Sam and Cheezy, Sorry to hear about your holiday kicks in the sack. Why companies decide to do this at these times is hard to figure. I hope all works out Sam with the resume. Best of luck with this.

Lets all send some positive employment vibes out to Sam and Marc and hope 2011 brings more work and better pay to all. Too many people without work and many including myself are working harder for less money.

So from my daughter, a #1 dad note pad and pen set and from my son, an LED flashlight. Darling wife and I didn't exchange gifts this year, but I did get a cool WWBB calender from Santa.

Happy New Year!

After reading this I have realized just what was my greatest gift. I started a 3 year contract in Dec. Meant I had to leave my old company of 20 years but 3 years is pretty huge security for an electrician.

The trip back home and the whole family together for the 1st time in years.


Life is GOOD ! Happy box / kite day !

I got a great return call from a friend to keep me company on my ride home Christmas day. Thanks Chris. aka Pokitetrash.
I hope you survived the snow storm, were still getting it here but way less snow than they prodicted :dunno:

Trust me, we got the balance of your snow.

Spent most of the day shoveling walks, porches, deck, runs for the dog, and driveway. Late in the day we went over to help my girlfriend's father with some shoveling.

Both cars were encased in about 6 inches of snow with about 2 inches of ice underneath that. One of the scrapers just flat out shattered, and it was fairly beefy.

I still need to put in some more time to get my girlfriend's car squared for the morning and clear some re-freeze, but I am taking a breather.... well, just cause. Need to snag some Aleve before going out again.

Back in the 40's by the weekend. Expecting repeated cycles of slush and refreeze throughout the week... gribble.

ATB,
Sam

Well they said we should expect 18-24 inches. And as ussual they missed. We got about 6" But they were right on with the wind. 25-34 with gusts ofer 50mph. A bit chilly I'd say!!

We got close to 30" here on the Northern Jersey Shore. One of the worst I've seen. Spent 8am-9pm behind the snow blower today. Dug out us, 2 neighbors, and the Monster-in-law. The heavy slush on the bottom is the killer.

The snow here started 10am Sunday and stopped around 6am this morning and some of the local major highways are still closed tonight in spots with abandoned cars and trucks scattered all over. Many of the drivers were stranded all night. Two friends took snow mobiles and got a few to "higher ground" this morning. Tonight I saw a few big state/county plows stranded with all the others. What a mess.

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Originally posted by indigo_wolf Two days before Christmas, the other thing that was added to my Christmas stocking was.... colorful stationary ATB, Sam