Whirlwind Friday FUN

katholeenie · Feb 25, 2011

Well, I don't know that it's fun, but it's still storming here and it's blowing so much I can't see Donna's house across the street. Can't really say how much we have so far, 5-6 inches? It's drifting like crazy.
 
I'm waiting to see what kind of snow emergency the news says is going on.

katholeenie · Feb 25, 2011

Darnit, Only a level 2. Which means that it sucks out, but you're still allowed on the road. Level 3 means stay off and work would be closed.

winter · Feb 25, 2011

Stay Safe Weather WarriorS! 
 
We were supposed to get about 6 inches overnight and today but....nada so far... it's dark and grey but ....nada on da snow.
 
I'm going out for breakie this morning with the crew. I love me some social breakfast. 
 
toodles for now

gatorbob · Feb 25, 2011

It's just raining here. Lovely weather.
 
But hey, at least it's Friday! <img alt="banana.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif" style="width:33px;height:35px;">

wipaddler · Feb 25, 2011

So far so good today! It's only 25 degrees but it's a nice 25 degrees. it's going to be a nice weekend so I can't wait to get up north and hang out.
 
I still don't know what's up with my interview yet but hopefully today? They are having a career fair this weekend for production workers and are expecting 4000 to 6000 people so HR is busy and not really answering their phones.

theia · Feb 25, 2011

Sofa king tired. Can't stop yawning.
 
I almost called out fat today.
 
Bleh.

clare · Feb 25, 2011

I'm tired, too. This cold is kicking my butt.
 
The woman who stole mom's purse was in court on wednesday of this week. She was supposed to be sentenced for the theft and a raft of other charges. Well, her mom passed away suddendly last week so the judge let her out of jail (she'd been in since before Christmas) so she could get her mother's affairs in order. She went to her mom's house, took anything she could get money for and brought it to the pawn shop. Then she visited the guy who lives in the apartment above my sister to tell him she was sorry for what happened and she wanted to meet with my mom to apologize (the judge told her she had to stay away from mom). She said she wanted to change her life. Then she went to the drug dealer's place to snort some coke. Sat on a chair. And died. It's the weirdest, sadest thing I've heard in a long time. This woman was only 32 years old and her life was so messed up. Her kids had been taken away from her years ago. Just such a waste of a life and all over drugs. Stupid.

solarpowered · Feb 25, 2011

Whoa.

phdatc · Feb 25, 2011

Wow Clare - that is truely a bizzare and sad story.

winter · Feb 25, 2011

Clare: wow. Very sad. Just goes to show. You never know when your time to go is. She probably thought she had all the time in the world to make amends. Peace to her.

mmoonptdeux · Feb 25, 2011

Hi all. I......am.....soaked. It's definitely not snowing in San Francisco, but it sure is raining like hell
 
Wow, Clare - bizarre story indeed. To get so f'ed up like that is sad to see almost anytime
 
Stay safe all you wintry-weather folks...hope my clothing dries out before lunchtime

amichel · Feb 25, 2011

Any Myrtle Beach experts here? That's MILs pick for family vacation this summer. First choice is renting a house or large condo, but a suite type hotel would work too. 3 or 4 bedrooms. 
 
My head is about to explode, but it's Girls Night In clothing swap, so I'm focusing on that!

praecipua · Feb 25, 2011

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That can't be right! I hope you rest up.
 
What a crazy story, clare!
 
We had a crazy icy/snowy storm overnight and it was a little over two inches I think. I was just going to drive down my driveway but I noticed that all of my neighbors had been industrious this morning, so I shoveled as well. Since it was wet snow/ice, it was easy to push around, so I even cleared my sidewalks (which I'm bad about). I just hope it doesn't freeze and get crazy. It's supposed to be 60* on Sunday.

wipaddler · Feb 25, 2011

so my old boss just got off my reference call for me and she said the way it sounded was that I was already offered the position and they are just waiting for me to move on up there. UM an interview first would be nice. le sigh. 
 
oh well the next week is going to be exciting anyway.

winter · Feb 25, 2011

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 Personally, I'd rather not be interviewed and just offered a job. I think that means they want you regardless of if you look funny, smell bad or spit when you talk. I'd work for them.

bard73 · Feb 25, 2011

Done. Done. Done. With winter (the season) that is. I need a rapid injection of sunshine and warmth and blooming trees and flowers please. <img alt="icon_flower.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_flower.gif"> Well, at least March begins on Tuesday. For me, March 1 always means that spring is finally here, even though it officially doesn't start until 3 weeks later and even though we usually get at least one good March snowstorm. There's just something about the changeover in the month that makes everything all better.
 
Clare- what a sad story. 

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 I don't mind interviews myself. But I also see them as a way to check out the potential employer. After all, I may learn something about the company that is a deal breaker. Now, for moving up within a dept? Yes, just offer to me please. That's how I got the one promotion I'll ever get in my job. The only way for me to continue to move up is to move out or become a supervisor. The first might happen someday if I get bored here (after 8 years it hasn't happened yet) but the 2nd is unlikely. I am not supervisor/manager material and I know it. I'd hate it and my supervisees would hate it too. 
 
When it comes to job seeking, I hate the waiting part the most.

Runninlaw · Feb 25, 2011

I am done with winter too, but I can't complain because the sun is out today and the streets are clear. It was COLD with the wind during my run this morning, but it is better than snow and freezing rain. So thank you for that mother nature. Now let's move along with this spring thing. thankyouverymuch.
 
Clare - wow. Very very unfortunate on so many levels.
 
Theia - I agree with Prae that that just can't be right. But I've been there and know what you are saying. 
 
Wippy - continued good luck vibes. Glad it doesn't really sound like you need 'em.
 
Winter - social breakfast sounds so wonderful!!
 
Clare's story reminded me of someone I saw on my run Wednesday. Totally different situation, but unfortunate. I ran in some of the neighborhoods in downtown Madison and it was kind of the suck because NO ONE was friendly at all. I think a lot of people are disgruntled about all the political stuff and cuts going on around here. Anyway, I was running down the sidewalk on Willy Street and a woman - who was about the age of my mom - mid 60s - was walking down the street, kind of hunched over with a broom in her hand. She was sweeping the area right in front of where she was walking (not because she was clearing her sidewalk, but she was doing this as part of her walk) and she had no shoes on. It was about 20 degrees and pure ice. Very sad, sad stuff. Clearly she has some mental health issues and it was just very sad to see.
 
On another note, I mentioned the other day that FIL is coming this weekend. We haven't seen him in 3.5 years and this is a very big deal. DS#1 is super excited (they used to be very close). DS#2 doesn't remember him well, but was also very excited - particularly since he was going to be celebrating his 8th Bday. Well, today FIL bailed. He has a head cold and doesn't want to get on a plane. DH is heartbroken and feels like less than an afterthought to his father. BS. <a href="mailto

@mmit">[email protected]</a>.

winter · Feb 25, 2011

(((((((Runninlaw's DH))))))))))) and Happy Birthday to you DS#2!

eccabex · Feb 25, 2011

(((RIL's DH))) That just really sucks. Hope DS#2 has a happy birthday!!
What a sad story, Clare.
 
We only had 3 days of school this week, but it felt like the longest week ever. Everything was so out of wack! I need a beverage.

praecipua · Feb 25, 2011

More media to come. Just finished up yet another interview. I have so much more fun doing this than writing research papers.

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