OT: Off-Topic Thread - Airing of Grievances

[sooshii]

Since we can not longer go to see Tom Petty my daughter got us tickets to see Jackson Browne in May in Boston. Looks like very good seats.

She and I miss Tom Petty.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday with their loved ones.

Jackson has always puts on a great show. It should be fun. I met my husband at a JB concert in 1978 and we go see him every chance we get.
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I went to college in Erie. I hear it’s very nice IN THE SUMMER. I just remember digging for hours before I knew if I was working on the right car.

 

[Kate08]

Not even 9 am and I’m thinking it’s naptime.

Vacation is so great

 

[smithformeragent]

Love Jackson Browne and Tom Petty.

I've been trying to be the bigger person and be fair and equitable in ending things with my wife.

Unfortunately, it feels like nuclear war is inevitable.

 

[smithformeragent]

Not even 9 am and I’m thinking it’s naptime.

Vacation is so great

Trying to not get into the habit of staying up late and sleeping in.

During school, I'm in bed by 9:45 and up by 4:45

That's become 10:45 and 6:00 the past week...

 

[Kate08]

Trying to not get into the habit of staying up late and sleeping in.

During school, I'm in bed by 9:45 and up by 4:45

That's become 10:45 and 6:00 the past week...

That’s why I’m tired. Today is my “transition day”. Sleep schedule has been all messed up and I got up at 5:30 to go to the gym at my normal time. Today is going to be rough but even if I doze for a bit this morning I should be getting back on track.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Love Jackson Browne and Tom Petty.

I've been trying to be the bigger person and be fair and equitable in ending things with my wife.

Unfortunately, it feels like nuclear war is inevitable.

Be fair and equitable, but don't get taken advantage of. Stand up for yourself, and if you need to, get a lawyer. The main purpose of the lawyer is to protect you. It may cost you a little now, but could save you even more in the long run. As for belongings, claim what have value for you. You may find that it's easier than you may be fearing. I wish you luck.

 

[Ron Quixote]

Good post.

Be grateful you're not dealing with any offspring in your situation, smithformeragent... that gets very ugly all over.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Good post.

Be grateful you're not dealing with any offspring in your situation, smithformeragent... that gets very ugly all over.

I was lucky, all my kids were basically adults, and were mostly very adult about the whole thing. Like I said...lucky.

 

[Ladyfan]

Jackson has always puts on a great show. It should be fun. I met my husband at a JB concert in 1978 and we go see him every chance we get.
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I went to college in Erie. I hear it’s very nice IN THE SUMMER. I just remember digging for hours before I knew if I was working on the right car.

Amanda and I went to see Tom Petty once and Jackson was opening for Tom. He was very good !

That is cool that you met your hubby at a JB concert !

 

[Ladyfan]

Love Jackson Browne and Tom Petty.

I've been trying to be the bigger person and be fair and equitable in ending things with my wife.

Unfortunately, it feels like nuclear war is inevitable.

Good luck. Hopefully 2018 will be a better year for you and the rest of us.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

It is cold. That is all.

 

[eightspokedb]

Not even 9 am and I’m thinking it’s naptime.

Vacation is so great

Wait til retirement...feel a nap coming on? Indulge!!!!

 

[sooshii]

Whoop Whoop! I was fourth in line at my grocery store today, which means free groceries to the tune of $157.

I’m a Coupon Queen thanks to my late Nana. Today is her birthday so I think she had a hand in this.

 

[Gee Wally]

Wait til retirement...feel a nap coming on? Indulge!!!!

Two

More

Years.


It kills me that we have a goal to layoff 5% a year for the next 3 years.
I keep volunteering and they keep turning me down. Makes no sense.

 

[TCDaniels]

Whoop Whoop! I was fourth in line at my grocery store today, which means free groceries to the tune of $157.

I’m a Coupon Queen thanks to my late Nana. Today is her birthday so I think she had a hand in this.

Wait.... What now? What's THAT all about?? How do I get in on that action?

 

[DarrenBanks56]

sledding and pond hockey all day.
i am so sore

 

[Fenway]

 

[sooshii]

Wait.... What now? What's THAT all about?? How do I get in on that action?

My store (Giant in PA) has a policy - exclusions during snow storms or if all lanes are open.

4th in Line Guarantee
Policy: Our guarantee is we will keep the customer’s checkout experience a priority by reacting to checkout lines. If a customer is “4th in Line” at mainline/carousel manned lanes we will offer the customer free groceries.

• A Checkout Coach (Front End Lead) or member of our Store Management Team will notify the Customer if we fall short of this guarantee.
• If you were 4th in line, there are 3 other customers in every other manned checkout lane (exclusions apply) and you were not contacted by a Checkout Coach or member of our Store Management Team please contact one of them before you leave the store.

Free food for me!

 

[Kovi]

Be fair and equitable, but don't get taken advantage of. Stand up for yourself, and if you need to, get a lawyer. The main purpose of the lawyer is to protect you. It may cost you a little now, but could save you even more in the long run. As for belongings, claim what have value for you. You may find that it's easier than you may be fearing. I wish you luck.

this is really good advice right here.

We didnt use lawyers...it ended up fair, but I could have asked for a lot more and would have struggled far less.
yet...the lesson in standing on your own two feet....

Best of luck!

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Where is everyone? Hope everyone is off this week and having fun. (Or is Funemployed!)

 

[BMC]

I'm working half days this week. I learned the hard way that the work will always be there but I won't be able to do it if I'm burned out.

 

[eightspokedb]

It is cold. That is all.

Went out to check the mail then unbag corn for the birds/turkeys.....had to take off right-hand glove to untie one bag....took my fingers about ten minutes to stop tingling.....brrrrrr!!!

 

[Fenway]

Rose Marie, ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ Star, Dies at 94

Rose Marie, best known for her role as Sally Rogers on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” died Thursday in Van Nuys, Calif. She was 94.

Publicist Harlan Boll confirmed her death

It appears it was sudden as she was on Twitter an hour before she died

 

[Kovi]

So we collected gifts and things for a gal at work who is having a tough time. She's trying to leave an abusive relationship--has a 3 yr old.
She was so grateful receiving her gifts, and speechless. The little dude loved his Christmas. Good on my co-workers.

I can remember when someone, two people, actually, on this very forum helped me when I was by myself trying to survive.

always pay it forward.

 

[LouJersey]

So we collected gifts and things for a gal at work who is having a tough time. She's trying to leave an abusive relationship--has a 3 yr old.
She was so grateful receiving her gifts, and speechless. The little dude loved his Christmas. Good on my co-workers.

I can remember when someone, two people, actually, on this very forum helped me when I was by myself trying to survive.

always pay it forward.

That is the key. Well done by you. I could never repay the blessings I have received in my life, but I try at every chance I get. We all need to do the best we can helping those that need it, so when they can, they can help those that need it.