Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Adrianna Danielle]

40 minutes ago, Ashley0616 said:

Well the good thing is that it brought discredit on them. 

It did saving the receipts saved my butt.

[KymmieL]

Wow, do come on the coffee chat for a day and it explodes.

 

My wife got fired for a trumped up sting. As she grabbed the smokes, she went to ask for ID. the lady already had the fail slip. They were looking to fire her. and needed a reason. Same with me at Oriellys.

 

I am giving my boss one more, He accuses me of lying again. I'm going to calmly walk out, not saying a word. I cannot work for someone who doesn't trust me. I am old enough, and with my work and military background. Lets just leave it at that.

 

Kymmie

 

 

[awkward-yet-sweet]

5 hours ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

Had the township supervisor out this morning.A nosey neighbor I hate filed a complaint against me saying I had 2 junk cars in my yard.I do not,got rid of them in Febuary and showed proof I got rid of them.Two receipts from the scrap yard and it satisfied the supervisor.

 

Sorry you had to deal with that.  When folks are petty and inform on their neighbors to the government, its a truly despicable act.  I wouldn't feel sorry for that neighbor if they started getting some pranks played on them by folks in the neighborhood.  Its amazing how people continue to get away with that sort of stuff for years without any pushback. 

 

As for the supervisor, a response of "No warrant?  GTFO." would have been appropriate as well.  When GF and I first got together, we lived in the city.  Of course they had a "no non-running vehicles" ordinance, which she ignored....she likes her car projects.  We had an opaque 8ft fence anyways, so IDK why it mattered.  A nosy neighbor complained, so somebody from the city showed up wanting to take a look.  GF told them that they had no proof (because they couldn't see it), and weren't going on her property without a warrant which a court isn't going to provide over an alleged minor real-estate non-compliance. 

 

GF then figured out which neighbor it was, and paid him a visit.  She told him that she "knew" he'd been looking in our backyard to spy on me while I was swimming, and that she was going to report him, claiming he was a voyeur, and send a copy of that to his employer.  She made him apologize, pay her for her time, and call the city to explain his "mistake."  Yep, mess with the bull, you get the horns.   

 

Thank God we now live out in the country, and away from that crap. 

[Adrianna Danielle]

1 hour ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

 

Sorry you had to deal with that.  When folks are petty and inform on their neighbors to the government, its a truly despicable act.  I wouldn't feel sorry for that neighbor if they started getting some pranks played on them by folks in the neighborhood.  Its amazing how people continue to get away with that sort of stuff for years without any pushback. 

 

As for the supervisor, a response of "No warrant?  GTFO." would have been appropriate as well.  When GF and I first got together, we lived in the city.  Of course they had a "no non-running vehicles" ordinance, which she ignored....she likes her car projects.  We had an opaque 8ft fence anyways, so IDK why it mattered.  A nosy neighbor complained, so somebody from the city showed up wanting to take a look.  GF told them that they had no proof (because they couldn't see it), and weren't going on her property without a warrant which a court isn't going to provide over an alleged minor real-estate non-compliance. 

 

GF then figured out which neighbor it was, and paid him a visit.  She told him that she "knew" he'd been looking in our backyard to spy on me while I was swimming, and that she was going to report him, claiming he was a voyeur, and send a copy of that to his employer.  She made him apologize, pay her for her time, and call the city to explain his "mistake."  Yep, mess with the bull, you get the horns.   

 

Thank God we now live out in the country, and away from that crap. 

Never asked to go in and check.I know the supervisior very well.

[awkward-yet-sweet]

10 hours ago, Ashley0616 said:

That's fantastic! I can imagine how you feel. Would you please share it with the group. I would love to see your artwork!

 

Perhaps I could...but I'd have to make sure its OK.  It isn't going to be art, exactly.  GF started showing me some of the stuff, and there's drawings related to small-scale oil refining.  This is totally different than stuff I did before.  I used to do video game character concepts, sci-fi book covers...not technical things.  My new work is going to be used in presentations to convince neighboring counties to assist in our new developments. 

 

I'm a bit frustrated tonight, though.  I started in on a couple of basic PNG images, and I'm already having issues with my hands.  I just don't have the dexterity I used to.  It drives me crazy - the muscles are all there, but my brain doesn't control them quite the same, and not reliably. 😒  I've spent 18 months trying to retrain myself to do this, and I'm just not there yet. 

[April Marie]

Good morning, everyone! First cup of coffee is in the books and I'm about to grab another. I was awake early today - yesterday was I was pretty lazy so I guess I didn't need much sleep.

 

Having the extra time to get into my own head can be a bad thing, but I feel like I've turned a corner in my ability to control my dysphoria. My therapist put it in context of driving in a car with another person in the front seat. She's there but you are driving and in control. For some reason that resonated with me.

 

I've got some errands to run today. Nothing big and it's still too cold out to do any real outside work.

 

@awkward-yet-sweetPerhaps you'll find that the work you're doing now might help you make those final reconnections between your hands and brain. Sometimes a bit of deadline pressure can work miracles. 🙂 Stick with it. You've got this.

 

Have a wonderful day everyone and remember that some people learn by reading, some by doing, and the rest of us just have to pee on the electric fence to find out for ourselves. 😉

 

 

[Ashley0616]

7 hours ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

 

Perhaps I could...but I'd have to make sure its OK.  It isn't going to be art, exactly.  GF started showing me some of the stuff, and there's drawings related to small-scale oil refining.  This is totally different than stuff I did before.  I used to do video game character concepts, sci-fi book covers...not technical things.  My new work is going to be used in presentations to convince neighboring counties to assist in our new developments. 

 

I'm a bit frustrated tonight, though.  I started in on a couple of basic PNG images, and I'm already having issues with my hands.  I just don't have the dexterity I used to.  It drives me crazy - the muscles are all there, but my brain doesn't control them quite the same, and not reliably. 😒  I've spent 18 months trying to retrain myself to do this, and I'm just not there yet. 

Just give it time and you'll have it done right. I wished I could draw. I would draw a whole bunch of Ford Mustangs and gaming characters too!

[Willow]

Good morning

 

Well, first day back to work.  Can’t say I haven’t enjoyed being off.  But now that’s over and hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work I go.  I had hoped to finish my text book, however, I didn’t quite make it,  I still have a bit over a hundred pages to go.  
 

Breakfast, those heart healthy Os with cut up strawberries, milk and OJ so far.  Coffee next. Guess I got lazy yesterday or was I just following the Ten Commandments.  No work got done. Kitchen has a passel of dishes to wash. I’ll try to get them organized this afternoon.  
 

@KymmieL that’s a tough way to handle things.  At our store you get as far as to scan them before you have to ask for ID.  But just getting them?  Wow!  When you complete the sale is when you get the red you messed up, not before.  A sale isn’t a sale until you collect payment and hand the customer the goods.

 

When it come to alcohol it must be bagged or in a sealed manufacturing package for 6 or fewer bottles or cans.  
 

that’s a tough one.  I’d think that could be appealed to a higher authority but is it worth it?  
 

we’ll time to shower and dress for work. Coffee is on board.

 

Willow

[Adrianna Danielle]

Had a neighbor get me to the ER last night.Started to have chest pains bad and she is a RN nurse.Got me there and all tests came up needing two stents needed to be put in which was this morning.Called my boss before I went to the ER too.Hopefully I come home from the hospital on Wendsday.At 45 years old,I have a life ahead of me still.Boss said he going to come and visit me later today.

[April Marie]

37 minutes ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

Had a neighbor get me to the ER last night.Started to have chest pains bad and she is a RN nurse.Got me there and all tests came up needing two stents needed to be put in which was this morning.Called my boss before I went to the ER too.Hopefully I come home from the hospital on Wendsday.At 45 years old,I have a life ahead of me still.Boss said he going to come and visit me later today.

Sending prayers your way!!!!

[Adrianna Danielle]

12 minutes ago, April Marie said:

Sending prayers your way!!!!

Had the cold sweats too and she saw that.This neighbor saw it was serious

[April Marie]

1 minute ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

Had the cold sweats too and she saw that.This neighbor saw it was serious

You are so fortunate she was there!!!

[Adrianna Danielle]

15 minutes ago, April Marie said:

You are so fortunate she was there!!!

We are good friends and help out each other.She is a single mom of 3 and I have been there for her too

[awkward-yet-sweet]

1 hour ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

Had a neighbor get me to the ER last night.Started to have chest pains bad and she is a RN nurse.Got me there and all tests came up needing two stents needed to be put in which was this morning.Called my boss before I went to the ER too.Hopefully I come home from the hospital on Wendsday.At 45 years old,I have a life ahead of me still.Boss said he going to come and visit me later today.

 

Ouch!  Heart troubles are no good...seems like they can show up early in life, though.  My GF had a heart attack 2 days after she gave birth to her final child.  She was only in her mid 30's.  Hopefully the hospital will get you all fixed up.  You'll have to take it easy for a while.

[KathyLauren]

Wow, @Adrianna Danielle, thank goodness you had a smart and helpful neighbour!  I hope you are feeling better soon.

[Adrianna Danielle]

33 minutes ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

 

Ouch!  Heart troubles are no good...seems like they can show up early in life, though.  My GF had a heart attack 2 days after she gave birth to her final child.  She was only in her mid 30's.  Hopefully the hospital will get you all fixed up.  You'll have to take it easy for a while.

Will be,2 stents were put in.The nurses have been good to me.

[Adrianna Danielle]

5 minutes ago, KathyLauren said:

Wow, @Adrianna Danielle, thank goodness you had a smart and helpful neighbour!  I hope you are feeling better soon.

I am now and going to take it easy.The chest pain was like a hammer taken to my chest

[Ashley0616]

3 hours ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

Had a neighbor get me to the ER last night.Started to have chest pains bad and she is a RN nurse.Got me there and all tests came up needing two stents needed to be put in which was this morning.Called my boss before I went to the ER too.Hopefully I come home from the hospital on Wendsday.At 45 years old,I have a life ahead of me still.Boss said he going to come and visit me later today.

Praying for you! That's an awesome boss! I'm six years behind you and I completely understand about plenty of life to live. 

[Adrianna Danielle]

1 hour ago, Ashley0616 said:

Praying for you! That's an awesome boss! I'm six years behind you and I completely understand about plenty of life to live. 

Boss said I can have the rest of the week off.It is going to take a year to completely heal up.Found no damage to my heart too

[Willow]

Good evening

 

well first day back at work was generally good.  They made a change on our registers while I was out that has messed me up.   Got several compliments about my latest hair.  Color and style.  Found a number of past date products still on the shelf which I removed.  I guess there are only 3 of us that generally check dates and date codes. And two of us have been away.
 

@Adrianna Danielle  I’m sure that was quite a scare for you.  Glad you have a knowledgeable neighbor/friend who recognized symptoms and got you the care you needed.

 

Willow

[Ashley0616]

2 hours ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

Boss said I can have the rest of the week off.It is going to take a year to completely heal up.Found no damage to my heart too

That part about no damage to your heart is good. It stinks it'll take a year but it is major. 

[Ashley0616]

[Adrianna Danielle]

2 hours ago, Willow said:

Good evening

 

well first day back at work was generally good.  They made a change on our registers while I was out that has messed me up.   Got several compliments about my latest hair.  Color and style.  Found a number of past date products still on the shelf which I removed.  I guess there are only 3 of us that generally check dates and date codes. And two of us have been away.
 

@Adrianna Danielle  I’m sure that was quite a scare for you.  Glad you have a knowledgeable neighbor/friend who recognized symptoms and got you the care you needed.

 

Willow

It was a huge scare for me.This neighbor knows her medical stuff.Saw it was heart related

[KymmieL]

13 hours ago, Willow said:

@KymmieL that’s a tough way to handle things.  At our store you get as far as to scan them before you have to ask for ID.  But just getting them?  Wow!  When you complete the sale is when you get the red you messed up, not before.  A sale isn’t a sale until you collect payment and hand the customer the goods.

They were gunning for my wife. it was a set up. The district manager didn't like my wife. They spent a lot of money afterwords though. Changing the door locks and even changed out the whole safe. She's at a job she loves more, now.

 

 

[April Marie]

Good morning, everyone. I've walked and fed the dog and have had my first cup of coffee. I'm about to read the local paper and enjoy a second cup.

 

I know I need to catch up on what everyone here has been up to......but I am still just basking in the glow of yesterday's first time going out in public. I just feel so happy and empowered. It was a baby step but it was the first time I walked on my own. My world has now changed.

 

Enjoy your day!!!