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by ganyssa

in Michigan today, too. That's just not right.

But, it's not like it can make it worse, so

(((((((HUGS)))))))

by nexs

Overcast, cold day. Makes it all the more inviting to wake up early in the morning.

Cold and sleepy hugs:
(((hugs)))

by purpleskys

it's gonna get hot! So I closed up my house this morning, covered all the windows with something dark, and turned on my A/C (that my wonderful husband bought me a few years ago :) ), with any luck, the little girl and I should beat the heat for the day. Looks like tomorrow is gonna be worse; http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/ns-25_metric_e.html will have to break out the squirt guns and water hose ;) . Stay cool (((((hugs))))) from the Canadian east coast

by av .

Its in the mid-nineties and humid. Not pleasant. Last week we had a stretch of 100 degrees F. Me no likee.

At least I can go to the pool after work. :^0

((((HOT HUGS)))

by av .

I just can't take it if I'm not swimming or in air conditioning. Its just stifling.

SC in the summer is out for me.

AV

by nicknielsen

so much as accustomed to them. We started the week in the high 90s and will hit them again by Monday.

I stay in the A/C as much as possible, but at some point I have to get the laptop, tools, and parts, then walk from the van to the store. :-(

Then I have to return to the van, put everything away, and climb in to what is now a sauna to go to the next call. :_|

by av .

I can kick myself that I have black leather seats in my car. Its worse if if you have a van and have to lug equipment. Yuk.

Pool anyone?

AV

by santeewelding

Gave me the rest of the afternoon off.

We're experiencing monsoonal Mexican humidity along with 100+ temperatures, and I have no air conditioning. I get through it usually because the humidity is usually in single digits here.

What I hear is that a big high pressure sitting, stuck, over the four-corner region here is due to move out soon and grace you guys in due course. You are welcome.

by purpleskys

we don't often get single digit humidity (our humidity during the summer is normally double digits) here nor do we get 100+ temps, that would be brutal here on the east coast. There's usually always some form of humidity here during the summer months. I only hope that your weather doesn't wonder this far north...or east ;) stay cool :D !

by av .

Kind of like an oven, no? I don't think I'd like Mexican humidity. Thats got to be the pits. At least you got the afternoon off. If I were you, I'd be looking for somewhere to cool off.

No more heat, thank you.

AV

by hal 9000

I know your boss and he would never give you time off during working hours.

At best he may give you extra hours to work unpaid during your Off Hours but not going to happen that you have been given time off. :0

Col

by nicknielsen

is the community pools in the northeast. Most pools down here are at private clubs or the 'Y' and require more for entry than I'm willing to pay.

Sometimes I wish I could tow one behind the van...

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Part 3- Jake
When the warning bell rang for homeroom at 7:35 I didn't want to let Natalie go. I had missed her so much. Seeing her and holding her made me feel so much better, like that the year wasn't almost a quarter year over.

by santeewelding

When it was posted, I wondered how he managed to turn "Posted" into a link (it appears in blue in my browser -- but I'm not trying it out). In fact, I don't see how "Posted" is editable without access to site code.

by av .

There are quite a few community pools, but they are so packed its like a circus, so hubby and I opted for a private pool club this year. It is so miserably hot here, there is no other way to survive being outside.

The Y's up here cost just as much as a private pool club. Its ridiculous. I thought they were supposed to be cheaper.

Everything cost a fortune in NJ. The only state (I think) where you have to pay to walk on the beach.

AV

by av .

Shorts + black leather seats + hot weather = 3rd degree burns. I usually sit on a towel until the AC kicks in.

AV

by michael jay

I have never heard of that one, got two weeks to go before I head to North Carolina's outer banks, OBX, for two weeks of rest and relaxation, no fee to walk on the beach there.

The beach house is a bit pricey, but well worth it.

by av .

After 5pm, you can get on for free. It isn't cheap either. Some beaches charge $8-10 a person, per day. Its the ultimate rip-off.

I never went to the NC beaches, but I hear they are beautiful. Even if the vacation house is pricey, its a bargain compared to what you would pay up here.

AV

by nicknielsen

The one is 22 miles away and charges a $50 join fee and $31/month for an individual ($50 and $46/month for a family). The other is 32 miles away and charges a $75 join fee and $45/month for an individual; for a family it's $100 and $65.

The nearest pool to me is at the local country club. It's smaller than the Y and they don't have a 'pool only' membership; since I don't golf, that ain't happening. There are church conference centers and numerous gated communities with private pools in the area, but nothing public within 40 miles. Publicly accessible indoor pools for year-round swimming? None that I'm aware of within over 100 miles.

If I ever hit the lottery, I'm going to saddle this town with a natatorium.

by av .

We're in for another roasting, humid 100 degree F weekend. What is up with this weather anyway? We had a torrential storm yesterday. It was sunny and pouring rain. Its almost like Florida in New Jersey.

AV

by nexs

I'll let you know that Friday is coming (unless you're already in the wee hours of the morn. Then you know already.).

Friday hugs... It must also be Friday headache day today as well...

((((Friday hugs))))

by nicknielsen

Last night at 10 it was still 90, and this morning at 8, it's already 80.

Looking for a swimming pool (((((Hugs))))

by av .

Still nice though. Tomorrow its going to be 100 degrees F here. Hot as Hades.

When its hot like this, I always think of this movie. It was supposedly very hot weather in this movie and I guess it just made an impression that always stayed with me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1A0p0F_iH8

AV

by jck

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( big ole hugs for the birthday girl )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

(i bet that was too wide for the frame lol)

Happy b-day hugs :)

Now...I gotta stay at work 3 more hours. :(

by nicknielsen

Only working 5 hours today (no-OT policy in effect), so I actually get a Friday afternoon for a change.

I can live with that. B-)

by av .

I have to admit, its been pretty slow at work lately. People are on vacation and I got to leave a little early myself today.

The weather here is absolutely perfect.

AV

by hal 9000

I had to play with the Wifes Daughters car for a couple of hours but it was 29 C not a cloud in the sky and a lovely day.

On the up side the Wifes Daughter took away the Ducati parts to be painted by her SO so I don';t have to paint them which is great and I went for a short push bike ride of about 50 K lovely day really.

Col

by purpleskys

not going to be too hot, not going to rain, couldn't ask for a nicer one http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/ns-25_metric_e.html

We started planning Sarah's first camping trip yesterday. I know, sounds kinda silly but it does require a bit of planning. We're going over to the North Shore (Brule) to Darryl's Mom's cottage but we're tenting while we're there. There's a lovely private beach as well. Also coming along for the fun is my middle daughter, Holly, and one of her friends; gotta make sure everyone has everything they need. The girls are all very excited! :)

Oh, and in case you didn't guess, Darryl is on holidays this week :D yay! that makes me very excited :x ! Warm, happy ((((hugs))))
@->-

by purpleskys

i've just been itchin' to have a good thunderstorm here but about the only one we've had in the Truro area was in the middle of the night and I just couldn't drag my sorry butt outta bed to watch it :|

by purpleskys

we're off to the beach!!! I think I'm more excited than the kids are. Looking like a couple of really decent days and more food than most folks need for a two day-one nighter camping trip, but I don't care :p ! See ya'll in a few days!! (((((hugs)))))

by nicknielsen

Actually, since you probably won't see this until you get back, I should say "Did you enjoy it?" :D

by purpleskys

but overall it was a good trip...the little girl made out well for her first tenting experience...she announced this morning when she woke up @ 6:40 that she had the best sleep ever last night because the waves helped her sleep...she really does crack me up...stay tuned for pics from the boss, I think he plans on sending some along at some point :)

by hal 9000

Well PS as you will not see this till you return

[b]Repent your wicked ways[/b] the extra weight that you have added is going to take forever to remove again. :D

But I hope you had a good time away otherwise. Though personally I'm not sure what happens if your not working. :p

Col

by purpleskys

I'll repent when Darryl goes back to work ;) ....lol...everyone had a pretty good time I think...outside of the couple glitches mentioned in my previous post...but there's sometimes bound to be a few... :)

by av .

Yes, you will pay, but as we say in New Jersey, fuhgeddaboutit! Have a good time and repent your sins later.

Thats what I do. A couple of nights with salad for dinner and I'm back to my svelte self.

AV :^0

by av .

Thats what its all about. PS - you can never have enough food. Its vacation, anything goes. Party on!

AV :^0

by av .

Stinky hot and humid here in NJ, but not nearly as bad as down south. I'm so happy it isn't 100 degrees F here. I can deal with low 90's.

I'm not looking forward to receiving my A/C bill for last month. I'm going to sit down when I open it.

((((HUGS))))

AV

edit: added some hot hugs

by av .

I'd love a little cool right now. This has got to be the hottest summer we've had in a very long time. I can't wait for cooler weather.

AV

by hal 9000

I'm sure that you don't get in that condition because of Hot Weather. :^0

But you do get in that condition because of too many hugs. :p

Col

by av .

You need some cuddle weather for that and thats a couple of months away. :^0

I have lots of hugs to give, because I am a very hot mama after this summer.

AV B-)

by hal 9000

There is only one way to go when you are in a position like this.

Do as I do eat more chocolate. :p

Col

by hal 9000

Any kind of Swiss Chocolate will do the trick quite nicely.

I'm hopelessly addicted to that stuff after a trip to Switzerland where they mistakenly took me to a Chocolate Factory. Instead of mealy being happy with a look I tried to dive in and eat it all. The people giving the tour tried to ignore me till the end of the tour where they mistakenly said if you want to buy any chocolate we have a small shop here.

The other members of the party asked for a piece of this and that while when they had finished I asked how many boxes that had available. The others walked out with a few Franks worth where as I walked out with none but had spent thousands of Franks and they delivered. :D

Col

by nexs

Then you'll be unhappy when it's too cold as well.
Not happy unless I'm unhappy. It's a vicious circle.

by nicknielsen

I may be on call this weekend, but this week is finally almost over. It's just been one of those.

Looking for sympathy ((hugs)).

by purpleskys

sympathy (((((hugs))))) for Nick! I feel your pain my friend, I have those from time to time myself...think we all do...hope you have a stupendous weekend :D to make up for it!

by shellbot

Awe..poor Nick
here ya go (((((((((hug)))))))))

so, we all alive and well?
I been away for a while, was busy with finishing up work contract, partying in amsterdam and then sunning myself on a sunny beach in spain :)

patchy tan and freckled ((((((hugs)))))))

by purpleskys

you were missed though while you were away...Darryl didn't realize you were on holidays. Sounds like your vacation was enjoyable.

Darryl is on holidays this week. We took Sarah and Holly (plus a friend) camping over on the North Shore at Darryl's mom's cottage first of the week. It does kinda rock to camp at the beach :) ! We had a pretty good time, had a camp fire on the beach and made s'mores; they were messy but tasty :) !

Welcome home (((((hugs))))) !!!

by nicknielsen

And glad you enjoyed yourself. :-bd

My week finished up quite nicely. I went out Friday morning and closed a couple of calls, then checked Fedex for the status of my parts shipments. Fedex Ground normally doesn't deliver to the house until late in the afternoon, but on Friday they delivered three–count'em, [u]three[/u]–boxes of parts before 1100, most of them for calls that were a week old or older.

We've been on a strict no-OT diet for the past couple of months, but when I told my boss I had more parts than I had time, he said I could work "until you're out of parts." Didn't get home until almost 10p last night, but closed a [b]bunch[/b] of calls.

Sweet. B-)

by nicknielsen

Other than obama-whatever-the-heck-number-he's-using-this-week spamming the site, most everybody is on vacation, I think.

by av .

Oh my GOD! Monday night football (pre-season) is on TV and that means that the summer is almost over.

I'm not sure that I will miss this summer or not. It was waaay too hot!

Been having lots of fun swimming in the pool, though.

AV

((((HUGS)))) everyone!

by nicknielsen

Low-to-mid 90s with either scattered or isolated thunderstorms. 30% or higher chance of rain through next Monday.

Overcast for the next week. Bleah!

by av .

That is just miserable weather no matter where you live. Low to mid 90s is good. It was pretty nice here today. Upper 80's. Sunshine. Perfect, except I had to work.

We're going to spend some time at the Jersey shore at the end of the week (YEAH!). I can't wait. The weather will be great, but I'll have to keep my ocean swimming in check because of the shark sightings this year. :0

AV

by purpleskys

Just came home from the hospital; spent the evening with my oldest daughter and her boyfriend...they were in an accident this evening on their way to his home after they both got off work. Right now it's a he said/she said story from both drivers (her boyfriend and the lady they rear ended). His Mom called to let us know they were at the hospital and what had happened, but to thankfully say they were both fine. I went out anyway to be with my girl, her boyfriend and his Mom and Dad while we waited to have her checked over. This evening I'm just very thankful that they are both OK and safely tucked in at his Mom and Dad's; they're great kids with a good future ahead of them.

by purpleskys

the kids are fine just sore and tired now...i'm more stressed over the fact (now that it's certain that they are both A-OK) that it took over five hours for my daughter to be looked at by a doctor in the ER...sigh...but, once again, i'm more thankful that everyone is OK

by michael jay

So glad it worked out well, I know it does not always go so well.

Sometimes it changes everything.

Warm Hugs

by darryl~

I have much experience with it. The surrounding hospitals seem much better, bet even those have problems with ER staffing.

by jck

rural area I live in, the hospital I was in last year...the nurses didn't even follow the atttending physician's orders to keep me in a neck brace.

gotta love business-focused medicine...staffs the best people that minimal pay can buy.

by jamesrl

Small towns in both US and Canada have a hard time retaining medical staff, who can make more moeny in the city.

I knew a doctor in Ottawa in the 80s who used to moonlight on the weekend at a hospital in cottage country, they had to pay bonuses to keep people working there.

by jck

There's over 100,000 people here (or near that...used to be 130,000 but the housing/economic bust ruined that).

There's 2M+ 40 miles south of me.

They actually pay good here for doctors...and head floor nurses. But, the PAs, NAs, LPNs, techs, etc., get paid squat and are shifted around like salt in a shaker.

So if you want to be an RN and push a lot of paper all day instead of healing sick people, you can make a TON of money here (almost 6-figures).

by jck

my days are pretty...blah...

ty for wishing me well tho. i'm trying to find a happier place. maybe soon. :)

(yeah...i know...this is a month old...just catching up. hehe)

by jck

(((((((((((((((((((((( everyone ))))))))))))))))))))))

Thought I'd do that...hope everyone's having a good day. :)

by nicknielsen

Heart scare yesterday. Overnight visit, lots of tests, everything clean and green.

Don't know what it was, but it warnt the heart. Being sprung shortly.