Yeah I wanted to start the thread for the new year.


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!


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Yeah I wanted to start the thread for the new year.


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!


Cat

Happy New Year! :)

Happy new year to all!
Today will generally be a restful day for me.

Back to work today; there was plenty of stuff to do. I’ve been at my current place of employment for almost nine years!

Have to get a blood test today-and I didn't even study for it. This is part of my annual from the V.A. Don't knew if I will be getting "jabs" or not. Next week I have an appointment with-I don't think it ia the doctor but probably the P.A. (Physician Assistant) via video. I don't even have to leave the house.

I really don't know how good the care I receive this way is but it is convenient.


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Took down the outside Christmas lights and put them away today. Trees and the rest of the decorations come down next weekend.

Dad and I had a date night last night. We went out for a meal at an Indian restaurant and then to a pub for a drink afterwards. It was nice to have some time together, just the two of us.

Everyone was talking about the snow that had been forecast to fall overnight. There was talk of up to a foot or snow, however none has settled on the ground here, with just a dusting in the rooftops.

Finally got to be online, after my Christmas break with my family, and continued time with them, especially grandparent duties.

Belated Happy New Year everyone.

BTW, I have always believed in saying Happy New Year up till the Twelfth Night, which is today.

Also, I have a lot to catch up on...

Finally got to be online, after my Christmas break with my family, and continued time with them, especially grandparent duties.

Belated Happy New Year everyone.

BTW, I have always believed in saying Happy New Year up till the Twelfth Night, which is today.

Also, I have a lot to catch up on...

Glad you are back. O0 Hope you enjoyed your holidays.

Finally got to be online, after my Christmas break with my family, and continued time with them, especially grandparent duties.

Belated Happy New Year everyone.

BTW, I have always believed in saying Happy New Year up till the Twelfth Night, which is today.

Also, I have a lot to catch up on...

Good to se you back.

Dai had an operation today to repair a double hernia. It was done as a day case at our local hospital. He is still a bit uncomfortable, even after taking strong painkillers

We have had a lot of rain recently, and our town has been in the national news because of floods in the area. We have been fine, but work colleagues have had to contend with closed roads on their commute.

Dai had an operation today to repair a double hernia. It was done as a day case at our local hospital. He is still a bit uncomfortable, even after taking strong painkillers

We have had a lot of rain recently, and our town has been in the national news because of floods in the area. We have been fine, but work colleagues have had to contend with closed roads on their commute.


I wish Dai a speedy recovery.


Cat

I received a text from my boss this morning, indicating that the power has been out at our office since last night due to the strong winds, therefore we can’t go to work this morning. She did tell us that she plans to update us again by noon PST. (So, basically this is kind of a repeat of November 7th.)

I received a text from my boss this morning, indicating that the power has been out at our office since last night due to the strong winds, therefore we can’t go to work this morning. She did tell us that she plans to update us again by noon PST. (So, basically this is kind of a repeat of November 7th.)


Just watching the news - now there's four fires, there are 2 fatalities and some injuries.  And no end is imminent.  Horrible.  :\'(

I received a text from my boss this morning, indicating that the power has been out at our office since last night due to the strong winds, therefore we can’t go to work this morning. She did tell us that she plans to update us again by noon PST. (So, basically this is kind of a repeat of November 7th.)
Can you still work from home?

...and take good care

Can you still work from home?

...and take good care

Not really; the power is out at the office, so we can’t remote into our workstations. However, we do have things we can read (safety procedure information on paper).

Just watching the news - now there's four fires, there are 2 fatalities and some injuries.  And no end is imminent.  Horrible.  :\'(

I’m just grateful that none of them are affecting me; I don’t live near any of them.

I’m just grateful that none of them are affecting me; I don’t live near any of them.


Stay Safe.

I’m just grateful that none of them are affecting me; I don’t live near any of them.
Is it back to work today?

Is it back to work today?

Not yet. My boss finally texted us (that is, my workmates and me) almost a hour ago to let us know that the power was still out at the office; she’s gonna give us another update in about an hour.

Not yet. My boss finally texted us (that is, my workmates and me) almost a hour ago to let us know that the power was still out at the office; she’s gonna give us another update in about an hour.
My relative who live around 25 miles for the fires has no electricity, and I do not know her work status at the moment.

My relative who live around 25 miles for the fires has no electricity, and I do not know her work status at the moment.

One of my workmates mentioned that she had no power yesterday. I think she lives in a very old house near a hillside.

One of my workmates mentioned that she had no power yesterday. I think she lives in a very old house near a hillside.


I called my SIL yesterday who was at my oldest stepdaughter's house and told me they didn't have electricity either. They are in Colton.


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I called my SIL yesterday who was at my oldest stepdaughter's house and told me they didn't have electricity either. They are in Colton.


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I know where Colton is; it’s far from where I live. Maybe that area was affected by the winds as well.

Anyways, I just received another text from my boss. She said that the power is still not back at the office yet. And if it doesn’t come back on, then we may lose another day of work. :-\\

This morning when I opened my eyes it was 10:00. Yeah, it was late. Then I didn't even get out of bed for another 20 minutes. Before I knew it, it was 4:00 and didn't do anything. Now, it is 9:00 and I still didn't do anything. (Well l listened to The Washington Post and two eps of the podcast History that Doesn't Suck and played games on my tablet.) I totally wasted the entire day. Now I feel guilty because I didn't do anything.


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Anyways, I just received another text from my boss. She said that the power is still not back at the office yet. And if it doesn’t come back on, then we may lose another day of work. :-\\

And today is gonna be a third straight day without work at the office. :(

However, we are hopeful that the power will be restored and we can return on Monday.

I'm doing much better than yesterday. I Swiffered the stairs (got rid of a lot of cat hair), cleaned the tub and vacuumed the living room. That was before noon. Who knows what else I will accomplish this afternoon. It is better than sitting on my butt all day playing games.


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And today is gonna be a third straight day without work at the office. :(

However, we are hopeful that the power will be restored and we can return on Monday.


But at least you are safe.

But at least you are safe.

Yes. I am grateful for that.

I'm doing much better than yesterday. I Swiffered the stairs (got rid of a lot of cat hair), cleaned the tub and vacuumed the living room. That was before noon. Who knows what else I will accomplish this afternoon. It is better than sitting on my butt all day playing games.


Cat

Was it a lot of work?

Was it a lot of work?


Not really but it was more than I did yesterday.


Cat

About an hour and a half ago, I just received a text from my boss; she drove to the office this morning and saw that the power was back on! (She sent a group text - to my workmates and me - to let us know of this.) So this means we can all go back to the office on Monday…so long as it doesn’t go out again before then.

Just to let you guys know My Mother's vaginal cancer came back and it has spread to her lungs and she might need chemotherapy but she's in good spirits.

Just to let you guys know My Mother's vaginal cancer came back and it has spread to her lungs and she might need chemotherapy but she's in good spirits.

Oh no; I’m sorry to hear of this. Sending prayers.

Just to let you guys know My Mother's vaginal cancer came back and it has spread to her lungs and she might need chemotherapy but she's in good spirits.


I am so sorry. I wish her well and hopes she can beat this.


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Just to let you guys know My Mother's vaginal cancer came back and it has spread to her lungs and she might need chemotherapy but she's in good spirits.


So sorry to hear this, Howard.  Praying for your mom and your family.

I am so sorry. I wish her well and hopes she can beat this.


Cat

I hope so, Thanks Cat, She just hates bad news.  :(

So sorry to hear this, Howard.  Praying for your mom and your family.

Thanks AG, It's upsetting when she has to hear such bad news. :(

After a hectic weekend
With all is fine
And a busy morning
I'm finally online!

After a hectic weekend
With all is fine
And a busy morning
I'm finally online!

Good to see you again. O0

Had a partial day at work today. Everything was going along just fine until the power went out in the afternoon. Fingers crossed that it'll be back up tomorrow morning. My boss will let us know via text if it is; she's usually the first one to get into the office each weekday morning.

Just to let you guys know My Mother's vaginal cancer came back and it has spread to her lungs and she might need chemotherapy but she's in good spirits.


Wishing your mum all the best with her treatment

Just to let you guys know My Mother's vaginal cancer came back and it has spread to her lungs and she might need chemotherapy but she's in good spirits.
I wish your mother well.

Wishing your mum all the best with her treatment

Thank You, she's in good spirits hopefully she'll pull through she beat breast cancer few years ago.

I wish your mother well.

Thanks.

Thank You, she's in good spirits hopefully she'll pull through she beat breast cancer few years ago.

Still keeping her in my thoughts.

Just got a call from my boss; she said that the power came back on at the office!

Just got a call from my boss; she said that the power came back on at the office!
Take good care!

Just got a call from my boss; she said that the power came back on at the office!

Good Luck.

Still keeping her in my thoughts.

Thanks.

Take good care!

Good Luck.

Thanks guys. We were all able to successfully work through the remainder of the day without any power interruptions! :)

However, we are still far from being caught up.

There was a threat of another power outage today in the area that I work, due to the wind conditions, but the power never went out; it remained on the whole day, so we were all able to get our work done; thus, we had a full work day for the first time in a week! :)

Got my work done for today as well. O0

This Sunday will mark 9 years since I began working at my current job!

Got my work done for today as well. O0

This Sunday will mark 9 years since I began working at my current job!

In June for me It'll mark 4 years at King Kullen. O0

After a few days of being busy with other important matters, I find to my surprize I am online today.

After a few days of being busy with other important matters, I find to my surprize I am online today.
It's freezing out there, so it is a good day to stay in.

Going to the annual meeting of the Historical Society. It was a year ago when I was dragged...er...convinced to attend. This year they are going to vote for a new board member.


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Going to the annual meeting of the Historical Society. It was a year ago when I was dragged...er...convinced to attend. This year they are going to vote for a new board member.


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Are you willing to stand for that position?

Are you willing to stand for that position?


They are going to vote me in whether I want it or not.  :D ;D. They already asked me and another guy if we want to join the board and both of us said yes. Today is just a formality.


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They are going to vote me in whether I want it or not.  :D ;D. They already asked me and another guy if we want to join the board and both of us said yes. Today is just a formality.


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Good luck I hope it all goes well for you.

After a few days of being busy with other important matters, I find to my surprize I am online today.

Welcome back again. O0

Good luck I hope it all goes well for you.


I'm just a little worried because I heard the roads are a bit icy.


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I'm just a little worried because I heard the roads are a bit icy.


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...too icy to drive and too icy to walk, a feeling I know too well.

...too icy to drive and too icy to walk, a feeling I know too well.



The roads weren't too bad.


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The roads weren't too bad.


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Good to know O0

My Mother is about to get her chemotherapy soon, I might have mentioned her vulva cancer came back and it spread to her lungs so wish her well she's not in the greatest of moods lately. :(

I was all set to be online earlier, but I had a phone call from a friend, who sent me on a mission of mercy. Now I am back.

I just got a phone call from someone with a strange name. I have caller ID which is audible so I don't have to run to the phone this see who's calling-just have to listen. My phone told me that the name was Probably Fraud. What were the parents thinking with that name? They were probably teased like crazy in school with a name like that.


:D ;D ;D ;D

No, I didn't answer it.


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I just got a phone call from someone with a strange name. I have caller ID which is audible so I don't have to run to the phone this see who's calling-just have to listen. My phone told me that the name was Probably Fraud. What were the parents thinking with that name? They were probably teased like crazy in school with a name like that.


:D ;D ;D ;D

No, I didn't answer it.


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I get e-mails from him too!  ;D

I just got a phone call from someone with a strange name. I have caller ID which is audible so I don't have to run to the phone this see who's calling-just have to listen. My phone told me that the name was Probably Fraud. What were the parents thinking with that name? They were probably teased like crazy in school with a name like that.


:D ;D ;D ;D

No, I didn't answer it.


Cat

I don't answer spam anyway either.

I don't answer spam anyway either.

I never answer any “Spam Risk” calls either. On my mobile phone, I can block those jerkases.

I never answer any “Spam Risk” calls either. On my mobile phone, I can block those jerkases.
...and block the phone number too.

...and block the phone number too.

That’s what I meant.

Another wildfire broke out in Southern California today; it was in the Santa Clarita area (north of greater Los Angeles), but the winds were blowing the smoke of it for lotsa miles, towards my area, believe it or not. :o :o It wasn’t visible from where I work, but as I made my way towards home via Hwy 101, I started noticing it greatly. I was stunned at how far the wind was carrying the smoky air.

Another wildfire broke out in Southern California today; it was in the Santa Clarita area (north of greater Los Angeles), but the winds were blowing the smoke of it for lotsa miles, towards my area, believe it or not. :o :o It wasn’t visible from where I work, but as I made my way towards home via Hwy 101, I started noticing it greatly. I was stunned at how far the wind was carrying the smoky air.

Yesterday (Thursday) there was no more ominous smoke in the air. But I did have to work from home in the afternoon because the power went out at the office.

But today, the power was back on at the office all day, so we could all get our work all done!

Yesterday, I ordered two new futon mattresses for my living room futons. Unfortunately, I couldn't get them in the color that I really wanted-which is what I have now. Why get new ones then? Well, there was a battle between 2 of my cats and the futon lost. I guess the color really won't matter much because they will be covered with a washable waterproof blanket to protect them in case there is another battle. I am going to keep the third one that is in the library.


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Finally got to be online, after a busy weekend with my family and having important duties to attend to this morning.

So, the last few days have been busy for me, getting things done at work for the end of the month. (By the way, the 19th of this month was my 9-year anniversary of employment at my current workplace.)