Just when we thought we might have some extra time on Christmas Eve, I ended up being the one who worked late. They threw a curve ball at our plans to go to church and enjoy Christmas Eve when one of the scheduled Greeters at Sam's Club called in sick. Sure. I was asked if I could stay the full day, so being the new employee that wants to satisfy, I accepted their offer. Instead of getting off work at 3:30, I ended my shift at 6:30PM, and by the time I picked up dinner at the only open store - Walmart - and made it home, it was 7:30 PM. We get to enjoy Christmas day and then it's back to work tomorrow.
We will enjoy Christmas dinner today at George and Cheryl's and with Brian and Amy and family. We wish we were closer to our family to enjoy this special holiday but maybe, someday, it can happen.
Most of our gifts to each other have been given before Christmas so there wasn't much to open this morning. It doesn't change the fact that we are very grateful for what we have and wish peace on earth and goodwill to all. Enjoy this special day everybody...
Showing posts with label Long Work Day. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
Monday, April 12, 2010
Long Day
It was difficult to find enough to do yesterday to stay busy. We worked from 7:45 AM to 5 PM and had very few customers checking in or checking out. It's a good thing there was a TV in the breakfast room where I could watch the Masters - off and on - all afternoon. I was able to watch enough of it to see Phil Mickelson score a well earned victory. The thing that made it sweet was that Tiger didn't win. Josie tried to find things to do to keep herself busy. She did a lot of cleaning - bathrooms, mopping the halls, vacuuming the office, etc. I did do the checks on the spa during the day. At least 3 times a day on Sunday and Monday I check the spa for chemical balance - Ph, Alkalinity, Bromine level -and temperature, water level and a few others. The Oregon state law requires that spas be checked regularly for these and that strict records be kept for their inspection every 6 months or so. It's the first state that we have run into with such strict spa rules. I did pool maintenance and spa maintenance in Palm Springs but nothing like this.
The record for consecutive days of rain continues to grow. It reached 19 days this morning with .04" already by 6 AM. It is hard to believe that there hasn't been at least one high pressure system come through with enough strength to give us a couple dry days. No wonder there is so much moss on all the trees.
Today is another long work day. I will go in a little early to deliver the newspapers to the customers in the park. Then I do spa checks again while Josie does some more cleaning. This place really sparkles though with all the attention given to cleaning. The rest of the day will be filled with trying to keep busy any way we can, without looking bored or like we are ready for naps which would be really easy at about 2 PM. Until tomorrow...
The record for consecutive days of rain continues to grow. It reached 19 days this morning with .04" already by 6 AM. It is hard to believe that there hasn't been at least one high pressure system come through with enough strength to give us a couple dry days. No wonder there is so much moss on all the trees.
Today is another long work day. I will go in a little early to deliver the newspapers to the customers in the park. Then I do spa checks again while Josie does some more cleaning. This place really sparkles though with all the attention given to cleaning. The rest of the day will be filled with trying to keep busy any way we can, without looking bored or like we are ready for naps which would be really easy at about 2 PM. Until tomorrow...
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Not So Exciting Work
The job that was so much fun in the beginning is turning into very strenuous, not so exciting work. Yesterday was spent mostly working on the horseshoe pits backstops and I mixed and poured concrete for the bases of these pits. Needless to say, I was exhausted at the end of the day. The only other thing that I did was level another trailer and replace one of the jacks that was broken. Josie was right when she told me I have only worked office jobs my whole life and this outdoor, physical stuff is new. Another problem is that we only get a half hour for lunch and no breaks during the day. Oh, well.
Josie's first day alone at home was not so boring. She went shopping, to the post office and to the bank. The day after Christmas truly is the best time to get bargains. She bought a bag full of clothes from Kohl's, and with all her discount coupons and items on sale, spent only $14. How can you beat that?
Today is another work day for me and then tomorrow we are taking a trip to Aliso Viejo - near the coast - to visit my niece, Debby and her kids. George and Cheryl are also there so we are looking forward to spending some relaxing time with them. I hope it warms up a little as the temperature this morning was 37 degrees. That is way too cold for Palm Springs. The good thing though is that we have had no measurable precipitation since we've been here. Take care...
Josie's first day alone at home was not so boring. She went shopping, to the post office and to the bank. The day after Christmas truly is the best time to get bargains. She bought a bag full of clothes from Kohl's, and with all her discount coupons and items on sale, spent only $14. How can you beat that?
Today is another work day for me and then tomorrow we are taking a trip to Aliso Viejo - near the coast - to visit my niece, Debby and her kids. George and Cheryl are also there so we are looking forward to spending some relaxing time with them. I hope it warms up a little as the temperature this morning was 37 degrees. That is way too cold for Palm Springs. The good thing though is that we have had no measurable precipitation since we've been here. Take care...
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