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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2021 19:17:01 GMT -6
Happy Autumn! 🍁🍂🎃
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2021 22:30:52 GMT -6
I’m baking a crisp with the last of our peaches to bring up to my parent’s tomorrow. My dad accepted my offer to be with him during my aunt’s memorial and my sister is going to FaceTime us. I feel really good about this arrangement. It will be sad but at least we’ll be together.
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Post by jaygee on Oct 1, 2021 23:47:31 GMT -6
I’m baking a crisp with the last of our peaches to bring up to my parent’s tomorrow. My dad accepted my offer to be with him during my aunt’s memorial and my sister is going to FaceTime us. I feel really good about this arrangement. It will be sad but at least we’ll be together. I’m happy you get to be there for him. I’m sorry for your loss and hope your dad can find comfort in the memorial and your company.
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klw
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Post by klw on Oct 2, 2021 5:44:51 GMT -6
I’m baking a crisp with the last of our peaches to bring up to my parent’s tomorrow. My dad accepted my offer to be with him during my aunt’s memorial and my sister is going to FaceTime us. I feel really good about this arrangement. It will be sad but at least we’ll be together. I'm glad that you will be there with your dad. My aunt and mom are trying to plan a Covid safe service for my other aunt. Right now, the plan is just immediate family for a service in thr cemetery chapel. Then some food at a local fire hall so people can still celebrate her life but with alot more space. I'm personally struggling with the arrangement. I know it is the right thing to do, but feel like she is getting cheated. If that makes any sense?
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Post by greykitty on Oct 2, 2021 6:44:36 GMT -6
klw, I think there have been so many occasions over the last years where we feel that we've lost so many rituals of gathering together that are very important to us as humans. And we do feel cheated. But your aunt is being remembered and honored in as best as is possible now. My thoughts are with all the people who've been challenged to create new rituals of grief, of comfort, or of joy.
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willow
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Post by willow on Oct 2, 2021 6:50:29 GMT -6
klw I 100% understand how you feel. After so many funerals in my family this year, it angers me so much that they all got less than what they could have had for services. My grandpas funeral happened in May when things were better and we were still wearing masks anyway but the tiny chapel was full with 50 people and over 80 streaming from home. I think about how much bigger the reception could have been if those people had been allowed in person too. It all just sucks so much, I’m sorry.
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Post by willow on Oct 2, 2021 6:52:23 GMT -6
I saw a job posting for a position that would be a huge step in the direction of becoming a judge one day. It is still government, i meet the qualifications, though on the lower end of years of experience. But the money is double what I make now which would be huge. I don’t have crazy expectations that I would get it, but I figured it doesn’t hurt to apply. I really love my job and coworkers so it’s not a loss if I don’t get an interview. I just rarely apply to something when I’m happy at the place I’m at, so it feels weird, ha.
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Post by mathrun on Oct 2, 2021 6:54:53 GMT -6
I saw a job posting for a position that would be a huge step in the direction of becoming a judge one day. It is still government, i meet the qualifications, though on the lower end of years of experience. But the money is double what I make now which would be huge. I don’t have crazy expectations that I would get it, but I figured it doesn’t hurt to apply. I really love my job and coworkers so it’s not a loss if I don’t get an interview. I just rarely apply to something when I’m happy at the place I’m at, so it feels weird, ha. Go for it! You got this!
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Post by addymac on Oct 2, 2021 8:16:02 GMT -6
I saw a job posting for a position that would be a huge step in the direction of becoming a judge one day. It is still government, i meet the qualifications, though on the lower end of years of experience. But the money is double what I make now which would be huge. I don’t have crazy expectations that I would get it, but I figured it doesn’t hurt to apply. I really love my job and coworkers so it’s not a loss if I don’t get an interview. I just rarely apply to something when I’m happy at the place I’m at, so it feels weird, ha. Omg you’re gonna be a judge like Marshall! (Aka HIMYM) I’m so excited for you to apply and even though you may not get the job this time, you will if you decide to continue down this path! Ahhhh!! ⚖️
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Post by fatpony on Oct 2, 2021 8:29:10 GMT -6
Is there anyone medical on PCE who can translate a test result for me? It came in last night and I'm sure the doctor won't review it until Monday so I'm curious.
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Post by addymac on Oct 2, 2021 8:54:52 GMT -6
Is there anyone medical on PCE who can translate a test result for me? It came in last night and I'm sure the doctor won't review it until Monday so I'm curious. PM me. DH (md) and I (rn) can try to help.
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Post by fatpony on Oct 2, 2021 9:07:10 GMT -6
Is there anyone medical on PCE who can translate a test result for me? It came in last night and I'm sure the doctor won't review it until Monday so I'm curious. PM me. DH (md) and I (rn) can try to help. sending pm now
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willow
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Post by willow on Oct 2, 2021 9:36:56 GMT -6
I saw a job posting for a position that would be a huge step in the direction of becoming a judge one day. It is still government, i meet the qualifications, though on the lower end of years of experience. But the money is double what I make now which would be huge. I don’t have crazy expectations that I would get it, but I figured it doesn’t hurt to apply. I really love my job and coworkers so it’s not a loss if I don’t get an interview. I just rarely apply to something when I’m happy at the place I’m at, so it feels weird, ha. Omg you’re gonna be a judge like Marshall! (Aka HIMYM) I’m so excited for you to apply and even though you may not get the job this time, you will if you decide to continue down this path! Ahhhh!! ⚖️ Lol I appreciate your enthusiasm! This is kind of a long shot but I figured no harm in applying. I shouldn’t have told my H the pay though because he’s already mentally spending the money 😂😂 I think working toward judgeship is at least 10-12 years away still but a position like this would be a great step.
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Post by fatpony on Oct 2, 2021 9:37:53 GMT -6
I saw a job posting for a position that would be a huge step in the direction of becoming a judge one day. It is still government, i meet the qualifications, though on the lower end of years of experience. But the money is double what I make now which would be huge. I don’t have crazy expectations that I would get it, but I figured it doesn’t hurt to apply. I really love my job and coworkers so it’s not a loss if I don’t get an interview. I just rarely apply to something when I’m happy at the place I’m at, so it feels weird, ha. Always apply.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 2, 2021 11:40:41 GMT -6
Omg you’re gonna be a judge like Marshall! (Aka HIMYM) I’m so excited for you to apply and even though you may not get the job this time, you will if you decide to continue down this path! Ahhhh!! ⚖️ Lol I appreciate your enthusiasm! This is kind of a long shot but I figured no harm in applying. I shouldn’t have told my H the pay though because he’s already mentally spending the money 😂😂 I think working toward judgeship is at least 10-12 years away still but a position like this would be a great step. How exciting! I'm glad you're going for it!
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klw
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Post by klw on Oct 2, 2021 13:17:00 GMT -6
That's awesome willow! Good luck!
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Post by athn64 on Oct 2, 2021 15:26:17 GMT -6
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Post by fatpony on Oct 2, 2021 15:33:12 GMT -6
I'm at work and because Saturday I wore a cozy jumpsuit (first time wearing it). As retribution, I now have a huge hole in the seam on my ass. You win world, you win.
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Post by clucky on Oct 2, 2021 15:36:36 GMT -6
Nearly through our bathroom remodel! We have been with 1 toilet, 1 bathroom sink, & kitchen sink (except for a day) and it is horrible. As soon as they finish our 1 full bathroom, we will be back in business. We just have to await the panels to be made & delivered, which are running a month behind at this point. I cannot wait to be able to shower at home again, I’m tired, but thankful we can, go to the IL’s and the Y when we need.
We are all ready to not live in a plastic bubble to keep my kids away from bothering the contractors and from wearing masks while they are here. It also kept the dust from going to every space in our home, so cleanup nightly isn’t a nightmare.
When it is finished, I will share before and after - the befores are so embarrassing.
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Post by clucky on Oct 2, 2021 15:38:02 GMT -6
Good luck willow. Hope you get it, but if not, they will know you are out there on the path.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2021 0:55:40 GMT -6
The memorial was really lovely and my sister did a great job including us from afar. They had a scrapbook of little notes my aunt had written down and I’d like to share these words of wisdom with you all, they really spoke to me:
Thou shalt not let low-vibin’ Sketchy-ass energy Penetrate Thy aura
🙏🏻✨ Thanks Auntie 💖
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Post by tmg on Oct 3, 2021 7:12:30 GMT -6
I'm at work. We switched systems and have to test that everything is working before opening tomorrow. Kind of sucks but I'll get a different day off during the week so I can't complain.
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Post by fatpony on Oct 3, 2021 16:45:38 GMT -6
Local friends, if you're looking for fall fun, Sun Country Farms on Hwy 36 was great today. Petting zoo, bounce house, corn pit, hay ride, etc. We were able to keep well away from everyone except on the hay ride.
Good prices on pumpkins and decorative gourds too.
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willow
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Post by willow on Oct 3, 2021 18:13:54 GMT -6
fatpony I used to go to Sun Country farms a lot, and took my oldest there a couple times. I started to go to Afton Apple though because I just miss being able to pick my own apples when I go. I haven’t gone this year though, mostly because triaging all the kids is just a lot right now, lol.
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tmg
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Post by tmg on Oct 3, 2021 19:13:56 GMT -6
Local friends, if you're looking for fall fun, Sun Country Farms on Hwy 36 was great today. Petting zoo, bounce house, corn pit, hay ride, etc. We were able to keep well away from everyone except on the hay ride. Good prices on pumpkins and decorative gourds too. And what a perfect day for it!
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Post by Minerva on Oct 4, 2021 8:50:24 GMT -6
Thank goodness the government didn’t shut down last week. We had the best day hiking in Shenandoah NP on Saturday. Perfect weather, delicious food from Big Meadow lodge, good attitudes from children, and a stellar hike to a gorgeous overlook. All made possible by the Department of the Interior and NPS. 😁
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Post by overboard on Oct 4, 2021 11:16:23 GMT -6
Y’all. I hate my new job. I liked my part time job so much more, even though it paid like shit. I can’t regret the time spent with my kids when they were little, but I seriously underestimated how hard it would be to go back to work starting at the bottom. Pity party of one.
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Post by addymac on Oct 4, 2021 11:36:01 GMT -6
Y’all. I hate my new job. I liked my part time job so much more, even though it paid like shit. I can’t regret the time spent with my kids when they were little, but I seriously underestimated how hard it would be to go back to work starting at the bottom. Pity party of one. I’m sorry that sounds really hard.
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Post by athn64 on Oct 4, 2021 12:31:41 GMT -6
overboard, I'm sorry. I hope it gets easier! In a similar vein, I've picked up 3 new contracts to work on while my kids are at school and it's taking me awhile to get into the swing of it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2021 12:39:36 GMT -6
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