This and That, and Hockey

Saturday, January 14, 2006

Valentine treats.........

No, I didn't forget and I realize it is a month away, but figured I would get a jump in it. LOL So here are few that I did recently. Sorry no chocolate :)~

More play off games this weekend. If you haven't made your picks yet, do so at Next Weeks Picks and I will keep track of how everyone did and post it. For those of you that already played thanks! I got a wide range of choices and look forward to seeing how everyone does :) So far Sam at Dock Lines... is in the lead, can anyone catch him?

Get your picks in before the games start............

Addicted!

Some of you may know Dianna from over at Dianna's Mindless Musings. She has some wonderful poems she has written and is always a good read!!

Well, she will soon be making all her own graphics, I can tell! She has been working in PSP for a short time and recently sent me this name tag. I absolutely love it and can see her talent already. It won't be long and she will be using animation and showing me up! I think she is addicted!

I just had to share the graphic she made for me (she has made a few) and say thank you! Dianna it is awesome and I truly love it! Hugs to you girlfriend!

Friday, January 13, 2006

Changes in store...........

Well, the weather is going to be changing this weekend. I guess winter has decided to make an appearance. Currently it is still in the 50's, which is extremely warm here for this time of year, to say nothing about this time of night. It's been pretty warm all week, but the weatherman is telling us we are in for a change. It's supposed to drop to the teens tomorrow and snow is expected. I was going to do a snow graphic, but we all know how I get blamed so I decided I'd do this one and enjoy the weather for one more night. LOL

Kicker is... it is supposed to be cold for the weekend and then warm back up to the 50s next week. Go figure!?! No wonder we all have the crud! I just hope I don't have a relapse. Besides being tired, I do feel pretty good.

We are still waiting for the phone to ring at my house. My son was told about a week and a half ago the job was his if he passed a background check, a drug test, and a physical. He went in last Wednesday and saw a nurse who checked vitals, eyes, ears, and as he said 'scalped him' for the drug test. He went in this past Monday and saw the Dr. I guess we both figured he would have a little more information at this point, but he really didn't. His remarks about what happened was the Dr. said 'turn your head and cough.' When he was done the Dr. said they would call him to set up his 'fit test.' I was a bit worried at first because every other follow up was scheduled right then and there. Before I could express any concern, he went on to say that the guy that does this portion is contracted and only goes to the plant 2 times a month. Apparently the equipment is all right there at the plant so they do the test there. On Tuesday the company called and left a message for him on the answering machine. He called back and they wanted additional information regarding his business references, which he gave. Now it is back to waiting for the 'fit test.'

I have to think at this point he has passed everything and they are just waiting for this guy to come to the plant. It's been well over a week since they 'scalped' him, how long do you suppose that test takes? Maybe they don't have this guys schedule yet. Maybe they are hiring a few people and they will get several in at one time for the test. I can't figure it out. All this for a job. I mean, sure the money is great and it will be such a great career for him, but it's been over a month since the process started. Good things come to those who wait?

And here we sit waiting on the phone to ring...............