Lost In Xanadu Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Getting our power back last night made my day yesterday. It was completely unexpected. I had just gotten off the phone with the electric company and they were telling me three to five days it would be before power was restored. I was sitting at the kitchen table devouring the Chaluppa my husband had thoughtfully brought home for me from Taco Bell when all of a sudden I heard a noise. I thought to myself, that's funny - it sounds like the furnace. I turned towards the kitchen sink where we have nightlights on each side of it and - lo and behold - they were on!!! Electricity is a wonderful thing. Life can be awful, especially in the cold, without it. And a special thank you to Canada for sending down some of their power company crews to help us out.Yeah, that's cool how those things happen. Our last big outage in Milwaukee had hundreds of separate incidents and the crew that was fixing the cause of my outage was from Minnesota. I chatted with them a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Getting our power back last night made my day yesterday. It was completely unexpected. I had just gotten off the phone with the electric company and they were telling me three to five days it would be before power was restored. I was sitting at the kitchen table devouring the Chaluppa my husband had thoughtfully brought home for me from Taco Bell when all of a sudden I heard a noise. I thought to myself, that's funny - it sounds like the furnace. I turned towards the kitchen sink where we have nightlights on each side of it and - lo and behold - they were on!!! Electricity is a wonderful thing. Life can be awful, especially in the cold, without it. And a special thank you to Canada for sending down some of their power company crews to help us out.Yeah, that's cool how those things happen. Our last big outage in Milwaukee had hundreds of separate incidents and the crew that was fixing the cause of my outage was from Minnesota. I chatted with them a bit. I heard today that Reno and San Francisco also sent crews here to help with the power restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It's the day after a Christmas party with my class. It was a riot I was on that dance floor all night :dweez: Oh, and for those who remember me talking about some dating ... it didn't pan out but who cares? Life is wonderful :D 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It's charity week here in the office. Bake sale, chili cook-off, trivia contest, 5K run/walk, other random games.... it's been declared casual week. We always have a casual Friday (rest of the week is business casual). I am celebrating by wearing a different :rush: tour shirt every day. Mon was Time Machine, Tues was Power Windows (replica because I didn't attend this one), Wed S&A, and today R40. I saved the newest one for the big trivia contest coming up in about 20 minutes. I hope there's a few questions about Rush, but I bet dollars to donuts there's more questions about the effin Kardashians.Finished the week with one of the few tour shirts left that isn't falling apart from over use.... CA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) It's charity week here in the office. Bake sale, chili cook-off, trivia contest, 5K run/walk, other random games.... it's been declared casual week. We always have a casual Friday (rest of the week is business casual). I am celebrating by wearing a different :rush: tour shirt every day. Mon was Time Machine, Tues was Power Windows (replica because I didn't attend this one), Wed S&A, and today R40. I saved the newest one for the big trivia contest coming up in about 20 minutes. I hope there's a few questions about Rush, but I bet dollars to donuts there's more questions about the effin Kardashians.Finished the week with one of the few tour shirts left that isn't falling apart from over use.... CA. I'm finishing the week just as I started it- shirt and tie. Winter is on its way...time to bring out my wool overcoat and my fedora! :dweez: Edited November 20, 2015 by Blue J 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It's charity week here in the office. Bake sale, chili cook-off, trivia contest, 5K run/walk, other random games.... it's been declared casual week. We always have a casual Friday (rest of the week is business casual). I am celebrating by wearing a different :rush: tour shirt every day. Mon was Time Machine, Tues was Power Windows (replica because I didn't attend this one), Wed S&A, and today R40. I saved the newest one for the big trivia contest coming up in about 20 minutes. I hope there's a few questions about Rush, but I bet dollars to donuts there's more questions about the effin Kardashians.Finished the week with one of the few tour shirts left that isn't falling apart from over use.... CA. I'm finishing the week just as I started it- shirt and tie. Winter is on its way...time to bring out my wool overcoat and my fedora! :dweez:Man, I could never get used to a job when I have to dress up. I don't mind button down shirts and slacks, but that's as fancy as I get. If my track record is any predictor, I will be wearing a tie if I ever change jobs. I started at NASA, totally casual - t-shirt, shorts, whatever. Next job was jeans and a polo, here it's slacks and a button down/polo with casual Fridays (no shorts though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It's charity week here in the office. Bake sale, chili cook-off, trivia contest, 5K run/walk, other random games.... it's been declared casual week. We always have a casual Friday (rest of the week is business casual). I am celebrating by wearing a different :rush: tour shirt every day. Mon was Time Machine, Tues was Power Windows (replica because I didn't attend this one), Wed S&A, and today R40. I saved the newest one for the big trivia contest coming up in about 20 minutes. I hope there's a few questions about Rush, but I bet dollars to donuts there's more questions about the effin Kardashians.Finished the week with one of the few tour shirts left that isn't falling apart from over use.... CA. I'm finishing the week just as I started it- shirt and tie. Winter is on its way...time to bring out my wool overcoat and my fedora! :dweez:Man, I could never get used to a job when I have to dress up. I don't mind button down shirts and slacks, but that's as fancy as I get. If my track record is any predictor, I will be wearing a tie if I ever change jobs. I started at NASA, totally casual - t-shirt, shorts, whatever. Next job was jeans and a polo, here it's slacks and a button down/polo with casual Fridays (no shorts though) The funny part is that I don't have to. I dress this way by choice! "You have entered the Twilight Zone..." :musicnote: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Not today, but yesterday. Trying to heal from a bad relationship. I cut contact totally, even changed the phone number I've had for 15 freakin' years. I'm slowly seeing improvement, but there are times when it's really hard. In oneof those moments yesterday, I did a Google search....let's just say the results were shocking and not all at once. It confirmed some stuff I suspected and something I never knew. The latter is uproariously funny precisely because it's so pathetic. It was a mood lifter! I am keeping a screenshot of what I found. Not to do anything nefarious, but it's something I can look at whenever I need a reminder that I am well shot of this individual. And eventually I will delete. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Not today, but yesterday.Trying to heal from a bad relationship. I cut contact totally, even changed the phone number I've had for 15 freakin' years. I'm slowly seeing improvement, but there are times when it's really hard. In oneof those moments yesterday, I did a Google search....let's just say the results were shocking and not all at once. It confirmed some stuff I suspected and something I never knew. The latter is uproariously funny precisely because it's so pathetic. It was a mood lifter! I am keeping a screenshot of what I found. Not to do anything nefarious, but it's something I can look at whenever I need a reminder that I am well shot of this individual. And eventually I will delete. Strange times we live in. Can't take anyone at face value anymore. There is a lot of truth to the old sayings: Appearances are deceiving and You can't judge a book by its cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Not today, but yesterday.Trying to heal from a bad relationship. I cut contact totally, even changed the phone number I've had for 15 freakin' years. I'm slowly seeing improvement, but there are times when it's really hard. In oneof those moments yesterday, I did a Google search....let's just say the results were shocking and not all at once. It confirmed some stuff I suspected and something I never knew. The latter is uproariously funny precisely because it's so pathetic. It was a mood lifter! I am keeping a screenshot of what I found. Not to do anything nefarious, but it's something I can look at whenever I need a reminder that I am well shot of this individual. And eventually I will delete. Strange times we live in. Can't take anyone at face value anymore. There is a lot of truth to the old sayings: Appearances are deceiving and You can't judge a book by its cover. Yes, but Google can be your friend! (And in his case - your enemy). :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Might seem silly To some people but. Soaking my feet. I put it off for too long. :codger: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Christmas village! http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/20151120_193420_zpsil0brbyl.jpg 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I woke up...I'm still here. The gift of another day. Another chance to get this thing right. (Looks like everyone is out of the pool)! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Christmas village! http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/20151120_193420_zpsil0brbyl.jpgSeems a holiday village to me but as you wish... ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Might seem silly To some people but. Soaking my feet. I put it off for too long. :codger: Don't underestimate just how good pampering your feet can make you feel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Might seem silly To some people but. Soaking my feet. I put it off for too long. :codger: Don't underestimate just how good pampering your feet can make you feel. For sure, Epsom salt works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 There was sale on boots at The Bay, so I kinda bought 2 pairs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) There was sale on boots at The Bay, so I kinda bought 2 pairs. Like these....?? http://images.countryoutfitter.com/images/photos/136339/136339_55157-mens-silverton-work-boot-dark-brown_large.jpg ......or these?? http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/hms/KIS7309-KISS-Starchild-Boots-large.jpg ;) ;) ;) Edited November 22, 2015 by Principled Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 My TRF Family! :) :wub: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 My TRF Family! :) :wub: Mine too... :) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRushmonkey Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I saw a barn owl :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Really wonderful friends who keep reminding me that it's okay to lean on them when I am having a tough time. Invaluable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Something my mom said while i was watching Dream Theater's Live athe Budokan Mom: Who are these people? Me: Dream Theater Mom: Next question............when are they finished? :laughing guy: To loud for old Mom, lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I've found someone at school with similar music taste to me :yay:Marry that person. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 i got to be on the cash register at work today :dweez: my skills are a little rough but with practice i'm sure i'll get better 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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