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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2005Not a good week!
Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy called HR at her employer's home newspaper about a job she'd like to move to, and has still not gotten a call back (but she's still applying). I've been pulling ocean-going containers between Oakland and Long Beach and have never pulled containers before. And in my rush to meet a ridiculous delivery schedule I got myself a speeding ticket today. Oh, boy - I think I'm going to pay a visit to my doc when I get home again. I can definitely tell it's time to go back on antidepressants. Fortunately Harri is having a good time. We stopped at a rest area near Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > imitation - leaping over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It > was really something to see! Dan, this really sucks! I've been so stressing my job lately because I'm being treated like a slave to a project manager and I've been getting a bad attitude lately. Its so easy to forget that I need this job and I guess I have to kiss butt, and I'm so sorry to hear about your continued hard luck. More purrs for you and for a closer-to-home job in your field. Scritches to Harri for keeping you such good company during this.  SignatureCheryl > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! Damn. I'm sorry Dan. Keep trying though. It never hurts to keep trying. > Oh, boy - I think I'm going to pay a visit to my doc when I get home > again. I can definitely tell it's time to go back on antidepressants. Lots of purrs heading your way, Dan. Purrs that Nancy gets that job, and that you find something else local to apply for. > Fortunately Harri is having a good time. We stopped at a rest area near > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! LOL! I know that move so well. Frank doesn't like tall grass, and he moves through it in a series of high leaps. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Purrs for things to go better. I'm glad you have your little furry therapist with you, anyway. ;-) Joy > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! purrs and ear scritches to Harri for keeping you company on this foul week. I'm sorry about the job prospects, Dan. That sucketh, mightily. Nor are speeding tickets fun, especially when you're trying to get your job done. Today hasn't been great for me, either. I learned at work today that a dear friend of mine died on Tuesday evening--it was totally a bolt from the blue, as I had had dinner with her on Sunday night, and she had been completely normal. The cause wasn't so much of a shock as she had had a problem heart for many years and was in her late seventies. Then as I was talking to my mom tonight, I also learned my brother and his wife are getting a divorce. All in 24 hours. I have to wonder what the **** is coming next--tsuamis? The Avian Flu? Do please extend some purrs to Vee's newly orphaned cats, Tripper, who has been a beloved companion for a number of years, now, and Chrysanthemum, whom Vee adopted three months ago. And Vee's German Shepherd, Mia, must also be feeling very bewildered and sad, right now. I think I'll go to bed and pull the covers over my head. Melissa > I think I'll go to bed and pull the covers over my head. Can I join you? I've just heard that I didn't get a job I applied for and as I am reading the "thanks but no thanks" email the office moron is having a very loud slanging match with a co-worker. (He's the main reason I want to leave) Yesterday we learnt that Dave's dad has early dementia..... Let's all go back to bed and pull the covers over our heads and let the kitties sit on us and give us healing purrs Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Let's all go back to bed and pull the covers over our heads and let > the kitties sit on us and give us healing purrs > > Lesley > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs That's the best idea I've heard this month! Lots of purrs and hugs, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > > I think I'll go to bed and pull the covers over my head. > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > purrs and ear scritches to Harri for keeping you company on this foul > week. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Melissa Purrs coming for the poor little orphans. Do they have any prospects for another home? Hugs, CatNipped Yes, my friend's sons will certainly be looking after the dog, and possibly the cats. The other possibility is that her sister will be adopting her cats, since Michael has two cats of his own, and will be moving into my friend's house. He's not sure a blended cat family will work, considering all the different personalities involved. I wish I could take at least Tripper, but with three cats already, I'm afraid it just ain' t gonna happen. Lee lives in Southern California, and alas, if she takes the cats, I will lose frequent contact with Tripper whom I consider one of my friends who happens to be a cat. I went over to my friend's house today, and Lee says Mia has been lying on the bedroom carpet, faithfully waiting for Vee(my friend) to come home. She is definitely grieving. Mia came to the door to greet me, wagging her tail when she heard my voice, and Lee says that's the first time Mia has bestirred herself since Lee came yesterday, other than to answer the call of nature. Tripper too, is grieving. Chrysanthemum is probably best off emotionally right now, as she didn't have a bond of many years standing severed. But everyone's feeling pretty rocky, right now. Melissa > Do please extend some purrs to Vee's newly orphaned cats, Tripper, who has > been a beloved companion for a number of years, now, and Chrysanthemum, whom [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Melissa We'll be sending out our best purrs. Purrs and hugs, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > purrs and ear scritches to Harri for keeping you company on this foul week. > I'm sorry about the job prospects, Dan. That sucketh, mightily. Nor are [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Melissa > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to./// Awww.. {{{HUGS DAN}}} Purrs and prayers that things improve. :o( Helen M >Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the >computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Oh, good grief, I'm sure sorry to hear all this. You deserve better. Extra-strength purrs and good wishes are coming up - hoping you both find the jobs you want and need, and smoother sailing ahead. Jeanne > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the computer > tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy called HR at her [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > pulled containers before. And in my rush to meet a ridiculous delivery > schedule I got myself a speeding ticket today. Aw Dan, I'm so sorry. I know how much you were hoping for that job. I've been having the same experience in trying to get back to my "real" line of work. Some people say the tech market is picking up, but I don't see it. I see more jobs advertised, but I'm not seeing anyone I know getting them. Personally I think that companies are required by law to advertise jobs before filling them but know all along that they're going to outsource the work overseas so they just go through the motions. BTW, I'm working right now for ConGlobal Industries (used to be Container-Care International and Global Intermodal Systems) - we store, repair, and sell ocean-going containers. We have offices in Wilmington - have you heard of the company? Just wanted to tell you to be *VERY* careful loading and unloading the containers, especially if you're using a tilt-bed trailer. Just a couple of weeks ago we had an employee loading a container at WalMart in LA who was literally cut in two when he was caught between the container and the edge of the trailer. Nobody can figure out how that happened (we don't *think* it was a mechanical failure), since 1) there was no way he could have started the trailer tilting from where he was standing; 2) even if he could have started the trailer tilting he should have been able to just step out from between the trailer bed and the container; and 3) the trailer tilts upwards *so* slowly that he could have just stepped up *onto* the trailer even if he couldn't have gotten out from between. We've pull all those types of tilt bed trailers from use, but that's only our company - there are hundreds of other companies out there still using them. Anyway, take care! > Oh, boy - I think I'm going to pay a visit to my doc when I get home > again. I can definitely tell it's time to go back on antidepressants. I hope you get to feeling better very soon. > Fortunately Harri is having a good time. We stopped at a rest area near > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! Kitties are always good for lifting the spirits! Hugs, CatNipped > Aw Dan, I'm so sorry. I know how much you were hoping for that job. I've > been having the same experience in trying to get back to my "real" line of [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > company - there are hundreds of other companies out there still using them. > Anyway, take care! I certainly shall! We never used to pull containers, and this was short contract - we're already finished with them. I guess one of the regular carriers was temporarily overloaded and sent the overload to my employer. That's fine by me - I'm not really fond of carrying cans. Here in CA the Highway Patrol is really fond of ticketing cans for mechanical violations, and some of the can chassis I've seen have been downright scary, they've been so poorly maintained. I'm glad there are companies like yours to keep them in good shape. I just wish more chassis owners would send their chassis out for regular maintenance. I don't think I've heard of ConGlobal before, but I'll keep my eyes open when I'm in the vicinity of rail and ocean container yards. > Aw Dan, I'm so sorry. I know how much you were hoping for that job. I've > been having the same experience in trying to get back to my "real" line of [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > before filling them but know all along that they're going to outsource the > work overseas so they just go through the motions. I think it depends a lot on the type of work. You're in the worst position because your experience is with web-based technology, which everyone and their mom claims to know expertly (along with Java). So even with awesome skills, it's hard to stand out from the glut of resumes and get an HR person to notice you. Besides which, HR people don't understand what distinguishes a developer with experience in web technologies from an HTML jockey, so they just look for the alphabet soup. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > leaping over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really > something to see! Awwww, it bites about the job and the ticket. Hope Nancy gets the other one she applies for (do they post and hire from within first?) Harri is as cute and funny as ever; at least you have her with you. What did the cop think about a kitty in your rig? Jill > Harri is as cute and funny as ever; at least you have her with you. What > did the cop think about a kitty in your rig? > > Jill Harri is still terrified of any humans she doesn't know, so as soon as she saw him walking towards the truck she disappeared into the overhead. The only way the cop even knew I had a cat was from the covered litter box in the passenger side footwell. >> Harri is as cute and funny as ever; at least you have her with you. >> What did the cop think about a kitty in your rig? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > covered litter > box in the passenger side footwell. Betcha he wondered about that, too LOL Jill > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the computer > tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy called HR at her [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > containers before. And in my rush to meet a ridiculous delivery schedule I > got myself a speeding ticket today. Doh =/ What a week. How are containers different from whatever you're used to? > Oh, boy - I think I'm going to pay a visit to my doc when I get home again. > I can definitely tell it's time to go back on antidepressants. It's good that you can identify when you need that. > Fortunately Harri is having a good time. We stopped at a rest area near > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! Awwww. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > How are containers different from whatever you're used to? <Raises hand> I can answer that one!! Shipping containers are separate from the truck / trailer hauling them. They are those things you sometimes see stacked 5 to 10 high on docks and sometimes around stores (WalMart uses them for outside storage). They sit on either a flat bed or a tilt bed trailer. Here's some pictures: A container: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Picture_24.jpg A container converted to an office: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Picture_25.jpg Containers stacked up: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Picture_21.jpg Container lift: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Picture_19.jpg Container lift: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Picture_5.jpg Container truck/trailer: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Picture_9.jpg Container truck/trailer: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Picture_26.jpg Hope that helps. Hugs, CatNipped Oops, lets try this again: A container: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Pictures/Title_Picture_24.jpg A container converted to an office: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Pictures/Title_Picture_25.jpg Containers stacked up: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Pictures/Title_Picture_21.jpg Container lift: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Pictures/Title_Picture_19.jpg Container lift: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Pictures/Title_Picture_5.jpg Container truck/trailer: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Pictures/Title_Picture_9.jpg Container truck/trailer: http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Pictures/Title_Picture_26.jpg Hugs, CatNipped > Oops, lets try this again: > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Container truck/trailer: > http://www.cgini.com/images/Title_Pictures/Title_Picture_26.jpg Ah, yes, I've seen these! Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the >computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping >over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! {{{{{{{Dan}}}}}}} Here's hoping things look up for you and Nancy soon! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/glsummer/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) Dan, we will purr and pray that things start looking up. Seems the doldrums is hitting a lot of us lately. I'm still not quite my perky little self either. Hang in there, Jazz & his mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the computer > tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy called HR at her [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! > Dan, we will purr and pray that things start looking up. Seems the doldrums > is hitting a lot of us lately. I'm still not quite my perky little self > either. > Hang in there, > Jazz & his mama There does indeed seem to be a lot of us going through this stuff. What has me the most worried about myself (when I'm worrying about my mom or brother's health issues or Nancy's job dissatisfaction) is that I'm normally a very even-tempered person, but for the last month or so have been getting VERY angry at people driving stupidly, and stretches of unmaintained interestate, and things like that. Blowing up at little stuff like that is very much not me. I'm glad that I've got my little Roadcat to help keep me on an even keel. As long as she's in the truck with me I don't even let myself shout at people (though I am so sorely tempted to do so) because I don't want to scare her. >> Dan, we will purr and pray that things start looking up. Seems the >> doldrums is hitting a lot of us lately. I'm still not quite my perky [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > people (though I am so sorely tempted to do so) because I don't want to > scare her. Good girl Harri. Sounds like you need to give daddy more purrs and more laughs. Just be more of the good little stress buster I know you are. Jo Purrs on the way Dan for you to feel better and a purrfect job to present itself to you. Purrs for Nancy as well. Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus I'm very sorry, Dan, sounds like this week has been a bummer. Re the job -- you might ask the company if you can keep in touch with them regarding openings -- you never know, maybe the new person will not work out or they may have another position to offer. I know it's disappointing when you really get your heart set on a job. Many purrs for the rest of your week to go better. Christine > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! More job purrs on the way. I know the right job will find you. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the computer > tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy called HR at her [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! Lots of purrs and best wishes for you to get an even better job, Dan, and for Nancy too. I'm so glad to hear Harri is taking such good care of you. We are thinking of you, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! >Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the >computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. ---------------------<snip>---------------------- Damn! I had my fingers crossed, sorry to hear about the bad news. Regards and Purrs, O J Dan so sorry to hear about your bad week, Life is like that sometimes hands you a gift like Harri, then keeps your feet on the ground by taking something away in exchange, try not to worry too much it will change for the better again soon, Life can't keep a good man down. Purrs for both you and Nancy to feel the winds of change for better. Hugs Jean.P. > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! Dan - I'm so sorry that you didn't get that job and that you're feeling down. We're rooting for you up here in Canada! Susan M Otis and Chester > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the computer > tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy called HR at her [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the computer > tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy called HR at her [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! Sorry to hear that, Dan. Purrs that next week's better for you. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Dan, I'm sorry things aren't going well. More job purrs coming. I'm glad you still have Harri to make life on the road less lonely. Suz > Boy, has this been a week! I found out that someone else got the > computer tech job that I had been REALLY looking forward to. Nancy [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > leaping over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really > something to see! Purrs that your life gets better. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > Oh, boy - I think I'm going to pay a visit to my doc when I get home > again. I can definitely tell it's time to go back on antidepressants. > > Fortunately Harri is having a good time. We stopped at a rest area near > Tracy, CA today and Harri showed me her best gazelle imitation - leaping > over clumps of grass, her tail flying. It was really something to see! Purrs and better life wishes from us all here. I'm glad that Harri is doing what she can to make things better. Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Five + Calvin, Sonya, and Speedy the d-thing
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