One Step at a Time - October 2017

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2017

,Going into work later this morning. I am still training and this old brain has a lot to absorb. Jo the woman I am replacing is having some legal problems with the purchase of a house and was so distracted yesterday which made it difficult for me to learn anything. Sigh, I was a little exasperated yesterday but will forge on. It's not hard at all, just a lot of steps in a proper order. I am not complaining, I do enjoy a challenge.
Off to run a bit, do some laundry, get dinner ready for my boys before work
Happy Thursday! It's almost the weekend:happy2:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2017

Liz - how frustrating having her distracted while you were trying to train. Hopefully, today went smoother. I think this is such an exciting new chapter in your life.

I just placed an order thru Walmart Grocery. I place the order, they do the shopping, I drive up and they load it in my car.
I am feeling guilty. I can't believe that I am that lazy that I don't want to go grocery shopping. But, the truth is that I am so tired of having to run all the errands by myself. Hubby can't drive so he stays home with Mom while I run the errands. So, I'm just tired of it.
But, after I placed the order, I realized that it means they don't need as many cashiers. They have already put in at least 12 self-serve checkstands in the store. I have noticed that they don't have as many regular lanes open. So, if you don't want to wait in line, you go over to the self check out. And now - to top it all off - the cashiers aren't needed because it's all rung up online. Anyway, it just made me realize how scary all of this is......all these 'wonderful' inventions that makes it all such an electronic & less human world.....it's like some of horror books I've read. :sad:
But, the really sad thing is that I'm still going ahead & keeping that order I placed. I am part of the problem instead of part of the solution.

[NoraC]

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Fireworks going off all around us. So loud. I keep jumping. I went on the Facebook neighborhood watch page. I guess the Dodger's won. Must be a very big deal????????????? :rara:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2017

Has anyone heard from catch? Wasn't her surgery today? And exams tomorrow?

[NoraC]

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Rusty - I hope that you have a fantastic vacation. Is it a relaxing one? I'm sorry to hear that your Mom has been having more spells. That is scary and so hard. :hug:

Glassie - sending you positive thoughts that everything is coming together for you. :hug:

Mr V - so great to have you drop in. And Pauly and Cowboy. Missing other peeps and sending good thoughts.

Techie - :heartbeat: :heartbeat:

[Lizann]

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Yay, it's Friday!
Rusty I hope you are enjoying and relaxing! The pictures are beautiful!
Nora, while they may not be checking out your order, someone has to be putting it together for you. That's a job that wouldn't be there if you did it. I don't see you as being the problem. I do know what you mean though.
Glassie and catch hope you're doing ok. Do check in when you can?
CJ emailed today. They have Internet yay! I didn't like not being able to communicate with them. They are doing well and settling in. They did get their belongings and I'm sure that made them feel more at home. I hope to be able to talk to her this weekend.
Hope you all had a great day!

[NoraC]

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So great that their internet is up, Liz. It will be nice to be able to talk to her this weekend.

[NoraC]

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Happy Saturday. Just dropped the kids at the airport. They are off to Texas for a friend's wedding.

[Lizann]

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Hey guys. Hope everyone had a great Saturday. Erin and I went to a huge flea market at the stadium today. That's always a lot of fun. We didn't buy too much. Just a few Christmas presents. It was such a beautiful day! Spent some time playing with the grandbabe today! He's just so stinking cute:love: Hope you're all relaxing and enjoying!

[Rusty]

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Hi Everybody and Cheers from South Carolina!

I come home today after a very fun and relaxing vacation. My sister and I are going kayaking today before she takes me to the airport. This vacation has totally allowed me to recharge my batteries. The weather has been sunny all day and in the 70s and 80s. We went to the Farmer's Market on Thursday and ate fantastic good old southern BBQ, and did some shopping. We've walked every day and we went to the pool. I have the best sister in the world. We never run out of things to say and we laugh a lot. Our relationship survived my drinking and I am SO grateful. I feel SO much better. I was so overwhelmed and burned out. Now I can go back to work tomorrow with a cheerful spirit. :-)

Liz-I hope the training goes better tomorrow. So glad CJ and Joe got their belongings and are settling in to their new lives. Delighted that you and Erin had fun at the flea market. :-) You sound so happy...am I right?

Nora-I could relate when you described your experience with Wal-Mart. It is SO frustrating to go there and have to do the self-check-out and then some of your items don't scan correctly and you have to call the non-existent Walmart "associate" for help. UGGHHHHHH!!! I HATE going to Walmart. Thank you for your support regarding my mom. I so appreciate it. My sister really needed this vacation too because taking care of my mom full-time is really wearing her down.
[MENTION=9531]catch22[/MENTION]-please check in and let us know how you are feeling. I hope you're surgery went well.

Glassie-I know you are up to your ears in your thesis so just know we're thinking about you.

Big hellos to everyone else. Happy Sunday, everyone!

[Lizann]

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Rusty, I am so glad you enjoyed your vacation! It does sound relaxing! I love BBQ, we don't have it here, so it's always a treat when we go away. I happen to like the self check outs. I know I'm a loser. My kids and I always argue over scanning, so we take turns. I don't know why, lol.
Going to my sisters house today. They just got back from South Carolina too. My niece is making homemade pasta and sauce for us today and a birthday cake from scratch. It's my sisters and my birthday. Ellen and I are Saturday and big sissy is 11/6, so my niece decided to have a "party" for all three of us. Hoping to be able to FaceTime with CJ and Joe while we are there. It should be fun. My al problem is still "the elephant " in the room, but I will rise to the occassion.
Mark will join us later. He is taking Lucy on a diabetes walk sponsored by his company. He will walk with his coworkers and their dogs. I can't even stand it! I told him to take a ton of pictures. My Lucy is not much of a walker, but how fun is that?
Rusty, I am happy and it sounds like you are too! happy Sunday

[Rusty]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LIZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111:yay:

I hope you enjoy your day! Don't worry about the elephant in the room. The longer your family sees you sober...especially on special occasions, the smaller that elephant will become. Trust me.

[NoraC]

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Happy Monday

[Lizann]

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How is everyone's Monday going? For me it's winding down. Work was pretty good. They let me do things on my own today and I think I did pretty well. Thankfully it was quiet so it was manageable.
Yesterday was fun. Of course I ate way too much. CJ did call while we were at my sisters and we all talked to her. She went on an interview today at one of the big resorts today. That would be just perfect if she got the job. They have all their things and that makes life a lot better. I think she is probably a little homesick and having her stuff helps. They are married one month today.
Nora you are kinda quiet and I worry about you. Just let us know you're doing ok?
Rusty, are you still feeling relaxed after your vacation or has reality sunk in?
Off to relax a bit. Enjoy your night.

[NoraC]

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Hello all.
Liz - glad that work went well. I'm sure they are so grateful to have someone with your experience. So happy that you had a fun time yesterday. How did it go with the 'elephant' in the room?

Thanks for asking about me Liz. I'm ok. I just haven't been with it much lately. I keep promising myself that I'll catch up with everyone and it just doesn't happen. I ended up buying a new computer yesterday after fighting with this one for a couple of days. Now, this one is working. Who knows.
It was over 100° today. It's still in the 90's at 7:00 pm. Supposed to start dropping to more normal temps this weekend, I think. Scary weather with all the fires we've been having.

I hope that everyone is doing well and can check in when they can. We need some regular 'visitors' around here to spice things up. I am so boring, we need entertainment.