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Posted on 09/07/2006 10:11:42 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog
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I feel for you, it's not fun to be around an office when that is happening. You think you're safe?
I was told Friday that I had a position in the "new organization." I guess I'm safe at least until the next reorganization.
It sucks, though. My supervisor got cut. Now's he's temporary until November '07 and he'll have at least a year's of severance coming when he goes.
Heh...well I hope it's a targeted postal. I'll have to stay away from the suits for a while.
Well, I'm glad for you. Glad they told you. I guess those that haven't been told are just waiting for the hammer to drop. A year of severance ain't bad. - I'd take that :~)
They told the keepers on Friday (we weren't supposed to tell anyone until Monday afternoon)
Yeah, I'm glad too....my severance would have been 3 or 4 paychecks.
I'm not making much headway against those thrips...
Whew, at least you have some good news.
Having been through similar recently, I know it's a morale killer knowing the axe will be falling ~somewhere~ soon.
We kept hearing dribs and drabs of who got fired and who didn't at the NC site. One guy was slated out of his position and then slated into another one so he came out all right.
All last week I was wondering if the axe was falling and missing me or whether it had started falling yet.
Heh, glad you're keeping your job at least.
It's getting very fall-ish out there. Cold and dreary today and about half the trees are turning. I'm not ready for winter yet.
He steals from the poor, and gives to the rich... stupid git!
he gave them all away...
Wealth redistribution is tricky business.
Halt! Halt! (the stage comes to a halt and the occupants get out rapidly, their hands held high) Gentlemen, ladies, bring out your valuables please. Come along sir, come along. Come along, madam, come along. Oh, is that all you've got ... well, he's got much more than you ... so you'd better have some of his ... (transfers money from one passenger to another, dropping some)... sorry... pick them up in a moment... there's about oh, what, nine down there... so you must have about... oh, he's still got lots... oh you've got what? ... you've got more than he started with... so if I give you some of those (transferring more coins) ... well now, look ... have you got a bit of jewellery? If I give you that one and you have some of his coins (the credits start, superimposed) ... is that another box? Were you trying to hide it? Well, that's nice! Right! Now. I've got a tiara ... you've got one... you've got one of the boxes... you've got one... anyone else got a tiara? Take your hat off! (passenger does so to reveal a tiara)... Oh, honestly, it's absolutely pointless trying to do this if you're going to cheat. It really is awful of you;.. (fade out)
All I've got is lupines.
Hey, that's good news; those rif's are never fun to be around.
No one has put a mckraskel sign on our lawn, yet. OB
Unfortunately, the time has come for us to end the Hobbit Hole knife program.
Due to our financial situation, and the current backlog of requests that are still outstanding, we are no longer able to accept any additional requests. We deeply regret having to end this very popular program, and hope you understand.
From the bottom of our hearts, thanks to all of our soldiers for your service to our country. We believe in your mission, and will be praying for your safety.
Please continue to visit this website for product reviews and gadget tips by our 'Q Branch', and information about other troop support projects that come to our attention.
Sincerely,
The Hobbit Hole
Winmag, as others have said, you have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of here. This project existed solely due to your hard work and dedication. The kudos for over 1600 knives belong to you. We've just been along for the ride. God bless you, sir.
Hair and I will continue to send donations as often as finances allow.
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