Archive for March, 2006
Preparations
Youngest, my brother and I are heading to my Mom’s Thursday morning to attend her Retirement Ceremony. Oldest still has school. I am very excited and can’t believe it is already here! This also means we are closer to her and my Dad moving up here. Wooo hoooo!!!!
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(PrimoDonna on Mar 29, 2006 7:01 AM) Wooooo Hoooooo!!!!!!!!
(MICHAEL MANNING on Mar 31, 2006 6:53 PM) Congratulations to your Mom and good to catch up with you after my absence here!
What are the chances?
What are the chances that new lady will not make it past her probationary period? After today, I would say 100%.
Update: Clarification. She no longer works for my company.
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(caltechgirl on Mar 28, 2006 5:17 PM) What now???
Did you know?
Did you know that when you have a sore throat, pancakes hurt when you eat, but not chocolate chips? So says my Oldest.
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(vw bug on Mar 25, 2006 7:33 PM) Hmmm. I have a sore throat… guess I might have to try chocolate chips.
(logtar on Mar 26, 2006 9:21 PM) Yes, it is called pretenditis. Quite common in my household.
(Becky on Mar 29, 2006 7:31 PM) Kids have an amazing “gift” for logic, don’t they?
Don’t ask me how I know…
These rules might be helpful for driving in the DFW Metroplex at any point and time…..
1. Don’t get in the HOV lane if you go slower than the slow lane on the regular highway. Especially when you are in front of my husband.
2. No rubber necking allowed. Especially when you are in front of my husband.
3. No talking on your cell phone if you are in front of my husband.
4. If you are going to get in front of my husband, use your turn signal and make sure there is plenty of room for you.
5. Get out of my husband’s way.
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(PrimoDonna on Mar 25, 2006 7:52 AM) Too bad the drivers in those cars can’t hear your husband when he gets upset. And they probably don’t look in the rear view mirror. They’re too busy doing other things like talking on the cell phone, checking things out on the side of the road, or anxious to get where they are going. Plus they are probably too chicken to look back knowing the driver behind them is upset with their driving.
(PartsnPieces on Mar 27, 2006 2:40 PM) Yea, and they are probably the ones who have blow-up dolls in the passenger seats so they can be in the HOV lane, but they are driving slowly so they don’t call attention to themselves…. 
The New Lady
New lady at work. She has requested quite a few things that most new and existing people never ask for. Specific types of office supplies and other misc. things. But she really blew a few of us away when she asked for some shelves in the ladies room to place her stuff when she was in the bathroom. First of all, why would you want to leave your stuff on a shelf out side the stall? We have bathrooms that have public access. You can not put a shelf in both stalls since one of them is barely big enough for a person. The other one already has a chair in it. This bathroom has been this way for the 7 years I have been there and no one has ever pointed out that need.
What would you take with you? Notepad from a meeting? Set it on the counter or chair. Purse? Take it with you and hang it on the hook or set it in the chair. Very seldom at work do I have anything on me when I make a trip to the bathroom.
What about you? Do you need a shelf in your workplace* bathroom?
*I know Stay At Home Mom’s need shelves in theirs……
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(PrimoDonna on Mar 24, 2006 7:05 AM) I can’t think of anything personal that I would need or want to keep in a public area. But maybe she wants a shelf for air freshner, dishwashing detergent, kleenex, comb and brush, or a place to put her dishes from lunch.
(caltechgirl on Mar 24, 2006 1:36 PM) Weird. I have a desk, see. That’s where MY things go. Including certain personal female items which fit nicely in a pocket….
Quotes of the Day
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My, my, my!
Trust me, I didn’t think about straightening my hair THAT much!!!
Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 514 PM CST Sun Mar 19 2006
Tarrant TX-Johnson TX- 514 PM CST Sun Mar 19 2006
…A Flash Flood Warning Continues Until 545 PM CST For Northern Johnson And Tarrant Counties…
…Dangerous Flood Event Continues…
At 511 PM CST…National Weather Service Meteorologists Continued To Detect Thunderstorms Producing Very Heavy Rain From Southwest Of Cleburne…To Fort Worth…To North Of Haslet. Movement Was Northeast At 40 Mph.
A Dangerous Flood Situation Continues In Johnson And Tarrant Counties. Rainfall Of 2 Inches Per Hour Can Be Expected As This Latest Band Of Storms Moves Across. This Rainfall Will Aggravate The Flooding In Tarrant And Johnson Counties.
This Is A Dangerous Flood Situation. If You Live Near A Flood-Prone Area Or See Water Rising In Your Area…Take Quick Action To Get To Safety.
There Are Hundreds Of Low Water Crossings Which Are Potentially Dangerous In Heavy Rain. Do Not Attempt To Travel Across Flooded Roads. Find Alternate Routes. It Only Takes A Couple Feet Of Swiftly Flowing Water To Carry Vehicles Away. Turn Around…Dont Drown.
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(Becky on Mar 20, 2006 12:51 PM) Hope you stay safe!
(ronnie on Jul 5, 2006 2:47 PM) This is very interesting site
New Rain Predictor
Get rid of the old achy joints or car washing predictors, I have a new one for you. It’s the Amy hair predictor. If I even think about taking the extra time to straighten my hair, it will rain. Yep, 25 minutes to staighten it and it will all be undone with a simple walk to the car. Instant kink!
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(vw bug on Mar 19, 2006 1:50 PM) I understand. If I get one pair of tennis shoes wet, then I can guarantee it will rain if I have to go out wearing the other pair. I only have 2 pair.
Snackin'
Hubby is snacking on salted lemons and milk. And I thought that eating Boy-R-Dee out of a can was weird. I think he has me beat.
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(zee on Mar 18, 2006 7:15 PM) eww!
I can’t say anything really. I like Cheetos and Caramel Pecan Crunch ice cream.
(brandy on Jul 5, 2006 2:45 PM) Sorry for this
Adventures at the Zoo
Anti-MIL has a wonderful picture and story about their trip to the zoo with the girls.
Update: An additional post…
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