Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

Had my monthly one-on-one with my manager today. Since most of my work has already been given away I am filling in for customer service until we catch up. She wanted to know what my time was being focused on, and when I stated that, she wanted to know how many cases I do a day

If she were doing her job, she wouldn't have to ask that, she should be explaining to you how you do xx number of cases less than the best performer and want to know what the difference is. If you are the best performer she should also know that and be telling you how she is going to have you mentor all the other low performers.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh we have summer. Hot, humid, sticky, bug infested summer.
Whatever you get actually. Depending on where you are in PA the only difference between us may be the lake in between.

I know.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I was going in to get the water when I saw here standing there. Would have been one of the best horror movie victim moments n cinematic history if it was filmed.

Poor thing. Tell her we said "hi."

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

You can suck it. You have seen hands. I have stated several times I cannot take a good picture. Pick on the handycapped.

...... enough with the lame ass excuses ...... get an inexpensive point and shoot camera with auto focus, image stabilization and auto everything else.

Put batteries in it (charge it up), set it and leave it on "auto" and fire away ......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Furnace blower died at about 6 this morning. I jumped out of bed in a post traumatic stupor hearing the heat pump compressor squealing through the safety valve.

Last time, I ignored that shit and it cost me 700 bucks.

I'm at home now cycling the fan on and off because it started working again as soon as I pulled the panel. :/

Sounds like a bad TOB to me ........


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

So sorry.

on another note, my slave cylinder, crush washers, and snooker ball shipped today! Can't wait to come up!

Snooker ball is too big. I'm on a mission for the right shape.

Originally Posted by humfrz

Sounds like a bad TOB to me ........

Everything sounds like a bad TOB to you.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

...... enough with the lame ass excuses ...... get an inexpensive point and shoot camera with auto focus, image stabilization and auto everything else.

Put batteries in it (charge it up), set it and leave it on "auto" and fire away ......


humfrz

Na, that would cost money.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Snooker ball is too big. I'm on a mission for the right shape.

Great, I already ordered one.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Great, I already ordered one.

I mean, it feels nice. It's just so big.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Na, that would cost money.

Maybe we should start a go fund me site to collect money to get Sapphireho a decent camera......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

.............Walk into the trailer and there is my panicked, half asleep wife standing there shaking and white as a ghost.
Apparently working on propane lines attached to the outside of the bedroom wall sounds just like a large animal trying to claw it's way in!

That reminds me of a time back in Missouri.

It was early on one of those HHH (Hot-Humid-Hazy) summer mornings in St Peters, MO. The neighbor had a tool I wanted to borrow. Late that night before he gave me permission and the code to his garage door and said just go on in and get it the next morning.

He said he would be leaving before I got there, but he would alert his wife that I would be entering the garage.

So, I opened the garage door and was under his one of his workshop benches trying to find the tool, when I heard the click of a revolver cocking and there stood Carla (his wife) in a skimpy nightgown, holding a nickel plated, .357 magnum revolver ...... yep, and it was loaded.

I reckon Frank forgot to tell her .....

I quickly made her aware of who I was and helped her lower and un-cock her weapon...........


THE END


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Yea, Mom is starting to worry me. It's only been a little over 5 months since Dad passed. She isn't doing well alone, and won't consider living with us or one of my brothers. She isn't eating well, so I have her come over as much as I can. She won't join any elderly groups or consider any social activities. She won't call when she truly needs help. She is getting a f-it attitude about her health issues and isn't going to her Dr. appointments. I really don't know what to do.

Sounds like your mom is going through some tough times.....

Question about mobility - does she still have a car and can/will she drive ..??

I can identify with what you're going through. My mother mentally checked out (Alzheimer's) a few years before she passed away. My dad cared for her at home to the end, however it took a toll on him.

After she passed, dad went into a deep depression, recovered somewhat and passed away a few years later.

What my siblings and I did for him:

* antidepressants (Doctor prescribed)

* encouraged him to join a "single seniors" group - which he did

* allowed him to drive his car - during the day - just into town

* got him a "life alert" thing - which he reluctantly wore

* we got him a really big screen TV - because of his bad eyesight

* stocked his pantry and refrigerator with easily prepared foods that he liked

* got him a live-in caretaker - in his later years (with mixed results).

Sometimes you just have to treat them like they did you when you were a child. Yep, mom, hop in the car, we are going to the doctors appointment. Why you asked ?....... because I said so.

Yep, mom, here are your meds, chug em down ...... I know they don't taste good and they aren't doing you any good ...... but, you're gonna take them anyway.

It's a tough love thing at times.

Hang in there.....


humfrz

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Maybe we should start a go fund me site to collect money to get Sapphireho a decent camera......


humfrz

Pictures would still suck. Regardless of The technology, I've always sucked at taking pictures.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Hang in there.....


humfrz

Thanks Humfrz.

Mom is actually in great shape for 80. Still drives fine, handwriting is as smooth as ever, and still sharp as a tack. She has always worried about Alzheimers because her mother and aunt got it bad, but I remind her they got it in their 60s and she shows no sign at 80, so probably not going to happen.

I need to kick up my game, go over more, make lots of easy meal packets, and make her promise to stay out of the attic and stuff without help.