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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 21, 2024 12:03:20 GMT
Good luck with your situation. I would not feel pressure from Peas/anyone to file. You are the one in the situation and the one that knows all the little nuances of your job, needs, coworkers, leadership, etc. When, and if, you feel comfortable file. If you donāt want to or donāt feel comfortable then I wouldnāt and I wouldnāt feel guilty. I would probably be someone who wouldnāt file unless there was really egregious actions by some.
While I know this will be frowned upon and I know it is not what many of the Peas would support or what they say they would doā¦but filing a complaint to HR would be the absolute last resort for me.
I wish you the best with your terrible situation and hope that you get a new company, a new job, or just a resolution to your ongoing issues.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 21, 2024 11:40:32 GMT
I love hummingbirds. Ours do not typically arrive back until around Motherās Day weekend. And they are hungry when they get here. š. Canāt wait to see them.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 20, 2024 19:59:47 GMT
I am going to repost my opinion on this again I am not sure that you saw it. š IMO, absolutely. I agree that the ābloodbathā comment was said when he was talking about the auto industry and not just a general commentā¦HOWEVER if you think that when he said it he was only speaking about the auto industry and that he was not trying to insinuate anything else than I have a bridge to sell you.Listen to his comments: "Now, if I don't get elected, it's gonna be a bloodbath for the whole -- that's gonna to be the least of it -- it's gonna be a bloodbath for the country. That'll be the least of it," he said. for the whole??? Industry ? That is what he knew he should say but purposely made it a comment that is not just talking about the car industry. And anyone paying attention or who knows Trumpās m.o. will have a hard time denying thatā¦or at least they should. š Despite your insistence that "you can only see it one way, or at least you should" Not just the auto industry but the whole economy of the country. He is not calling for violence. Well I guess we are disagreeing but I did preface it with IMO. But thanks for the response. Sorry for the delay in responding. I ask earlier and was wondering if you agreed with Trumpās thoughts on Cheney that he posted: SHE SHOULD BE PROSECUTED FOR WHAT SHE HAS DONE TO OUR COUNTRY! SHE ILLEGALLY DESTROYED THE EVIDENCE. UNREAL!!!ā Do you believe this to be true?
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 20, 2024 0:42:07 GMT
Kyle Becker @kylenabecker Donald Trump's use of "bloodbath" to describe a loss of jobs must have been super scary to a U.S. media that has never used it that way before 2 minutes of the left using the word "bloodbath" Twitter I am going to repost my opinion on this again I am not sure that you saw it. š IMO, absolutely. I agree that the ābloodbathā comment was said when he was talking about the auto industry and not just a general commentā¦HOWEVER if you think that when he said it he was only speaking about the auto industry and that he was not trying to insinuate anything else than I have a bridge to sell you.Listen to his comments: "Now, if I don't get elected, it's gonna be a bloodbath for the whole -- that's gonna to be the least of it -- it's gonna be a bloodbath for the country. That'll be the least of it," he said. for the whole??? Industry ? That is what he knew he should say but purposely made it a comment that is not just talking about the car industry. And anyone paying attention or who knows Trumpās m.o. will have a hard time denying thatā¦or at least they should. š
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 19, 2024 22:30:01 GMT
Absolutely could do it. Read, sleep, clean, stamp and make cards, work around the outside of my condo, Do weird projects I keep wanting to do. I also would want to be able to check in with family.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 19, 2024 19:01:59 GMT
Not my thing and Teresa Collins is not anyone that would have anything that I would want or that I want to learn anything from, so it would be a hard no for me. At the beginning I thought it was just 280.00 to be able to pre shop her sale or whatever it is and that was a oh hell to the no, who would be crazy to do that. But after looking at the schedule she is offering other things and I assume it includes at least one really good mealā¦so if this type of event is your thing or you like Teresa, I donāt think it is that bad of a deal. I pay quite a bit for concert tickets, others might think it is crazy but it is my thing and worth it. This wouldnāt be something I would be tempted by, even for free. š I was wondering what the moving sale end of it entailed. Is she enticing people to a crafting event and then giving them an option to buy stuff in her house just so she can get rid of her furnishings, or is the moving sale scrapbooking items that she would like to not have to move? Ah good point. I assumed it was a warehouse of new products. Even worse if it is crap from her house. I would then add you couldnāt even pay me to attend that. šš. I hope someone has some more information because I am really curious now.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 19, 2024 18:26:10 GMT
Not my thing and Teresa Collins is not anyone that would have anything that I would want or that I want to learn anything from, so it would be a hard no for me. At the beginning I thought it was just 280.00 to be able to pre shop her sale or whatever it is and that was a oh hell to the no, who would be crazy to do that. But after looking at the schedule she is offering other things and I assume it includes at least one really good mealā¦so if this type of event is your thing or you like Teresa, I donāt think it is that bad of a deal. I pay quite a bit for concert tickets, others might think it is crazy but it is my thing and worth it. This wouldnāt be something I would be tempted by, even for free. š
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 19, 2024 14:27:18 GMT
I would offer help or to make something but I certainly would not fault/judge anyone who didnāt want to.
Usually I am the one feeling bad because no one is stepping up to celebrate whatever (I have a small multi shift department where the majority wouldnāt even think about having a party for some things š). My manager is the only other one that would probably plan something and we are close so she would include me in the beginning and it would probably only be on us. It would be great to every now and then to just pick something to contribute and let the rest be on someone else.
ETA - so I answered no for should you donate (the poll question), no I think you have no obligation to. But I would answer yes to the question would I offer to donate. Clear as mud? š
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 19, 2024 13:14:22 GMT
No, I would not attend. I would decline the invite or e-mail my regrets (however you typically do it).
I work 2nd shift but often have to attend meetings before my shift. I make every effort to attend but when there are sudden changes or added meetings there is no guarantee that I can make it and do not feel the least bit guilty if I canāt. They are more than welcome to schedule them during my working hours and I certainly will attend.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 19, 2024 12:13:26 GMT
IMO, absolutely. I agree that the ābloodbathā comment was said when he was talking about the auto industry and not just a general commentā¦HOWEVER if you think that when he said it he was only speaking about the auto industry and that he was not trying to insinuate anything else than I have a bridge to sell you.
Listen to his comments: "Now, if I don't get elected, it's gonna be a bloodbath for the whole -- that's gonna to be the least of it -- it's gonna be a bloodbath for the country. That'll be the least of it," he said.
for the whole??? Industry ? That is what he knew he should say but purposely made it a comment that is not just talking about the car industry. And anyone paying attention or who knows Trumpās m.o. will have a hard time denying thatā¦or at least they should. š
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 18, 2024 10:35:33 GMT
Trump, on Truth Social on Sunday, posted a piece from former Trump administration aide Kash Patel published in The Federalist last week, in which Patel claimed Cheney and the House Jan. 6 committee āsuppressed evidenceā about the former presidentās authorization of National Guard troops during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
SHE SHOULD BE PROSECUTED FOR WHAT SHE HAS DONE TO OUR COUNTRY! SHE ILLEGALLY DESTROYED THE EVIDENCE. UNREAL!!!ā Trump wrote on Truth Social while linking to Patelās piece. Cheney clapped back Sunday at Trumpās calls for her to be jailed on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, writing, āHi Donald: you know these are lies. You have had all the grand jury & J6 transcripts for many months. Youāre trying to halt your 1/6 trial because your VP, WH counsel, WH aides, campaign & DOJ officials etc. will testify against you. Youāre afraid of the truth and you should be.ā
morecowbell , while this is not hoax related or in his speech but is part of the Trump news from this weekend so thought it was valid to bring up. (Like that ever stopped me. š). Just curious on your take of the interaction between Cheney and Trump? You have indicated in the past that you are not necessarily a Trump supporter but more for truth in reporting about what Trump says and does so I would be interested in your take on this. What do you think about what Trump has said vs. Cheneyās comments and findings?
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 17, 2024 17:52:35 GMT
Truthfully, I donāt know? I have only been to one 3 or 4 times. We have one close to me now but it is not in an area I got to a lot so it would probably be a special trip. The parking lot was alway so congested and didnāt seem big enough so that was enough to deter me. I think ours is considered a small one but wouldnāt swear to it.
I keep saying I have to check it out again. They now have a back way in so maybe Iāll try again.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 17, 2024 10:41:50 GMT
I love checking out vehicle stickers and vanity plates. Unfortunately none are coming to mind right now. In my area there are probably more liberal/progressive stickers. But in much of the other parts there are a lot of the ones the Zee mentioned. FJB, Go Brandon, hunting, Calvinās, etc. I did see a vehicle the other day that had a big 2nd amendment/Donāt Tread on me on the back window. There was also a rainbow colored sticker of our state. Neither sticker is really out of the ordinary here but you donāt typically see them together on the same car.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 15, 2024 21:46:03 GMT
Just adding this comment for those who may be traveling to or live in more rural area or smaller states.
With the huge possible influx of visitors, our news is already talking about how they are unsure of the repercussions it will have on the cellphone network and cell towers. We already have spotty service in a lot of places. They are bringing in boosters and mobile tower type devices to try and make sure that 911 calls can be pushed through and to try and get maximum coverage with all the added people trying to use cell service.
So there is a chance that some people will not be able to stream live and they are asking people to try and pay attention to how much data they are using.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 14, 2024 21:26:01 GMT
Yes we played Masterpiece. In fact we still have it.
Other games that I loved as a kid were: Careers Life King Oil
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 14, 2024 15:55:26 GMT
I also bought a bunch of the little things you plug into outlets and they emit a high pitched noise that is supposed to keep mice away. I don't know if they really work or if we've been lucky, but no mice in the house in 15 years and those little 'squealers' are plugged into outlets around the house perimeter on the main floor and in the basement and the attached garage ... I am always suspicious if those high frequency devices really work - but I have a friend that absolutely swears by them for his shop. I keep thinking I am going to get some for our shop, but I get too overwhelmed when is start reading the reviews (SO many good/bad) that I just stick with traps and poisons. We rented a camp for years and years that had a really bad mice problemā¦as it was a camp. They had the high frequency devices and I donāt believe they really worked. Someone forgot to put the cover on a dished with a sick of butter that was sitting right next to a plugged in high frequency device and within hours we saw little teeth marks. šš Personally, I think you can control them but (depending on your setting/location) you arenāt going to eliminate them in most situations. At our camp we are very conscious of making sure we donāt leave out things that will attract them, especially crumbs and such. Food items not in sealed containers are not left on counters, etc. We even found that during the winter when it was closed we would get one every now and then and there was nothing left that they would want (we put all paper products in containers, etc) and the only thing we saw teeth marks on was the silicone kitchen items like spatulas and stuff. So now we put those in sealed containers for the winter when our camp is closed. ETA - But of all the mice option it seems like there would be no harm in trying the high-frequency devices. If they work great, if not no harm no foul other than you spent a little bit of money.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 14, 2024 15:34:14 GMT
Yes, we played it growing up. I have played it fairly recently with my niece and nephew. I like games and Clue is fun.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 14, 2024 15:06:54 GMT
Mice. They will probably be a part of their log cabin life forever. Manageable, but always there. One way to find small entrances for mice is to turn off all lights, and pull curtains if possible - to make the inside of the house as dark as possible, on a bright sunny day. Look for any light leaks coming in the house. A mouse can fit through the tinyiest hole or crack. Pack tight with steel wool and there is also rodent proof foam that works great. If they have a basement, look there, from the inside, for light leaks. Around the sill of the house, under door thresholds, etc. Mice can come in with boxes that were left outside or in the door if it is left open for even a short time - like when moving in. My dad was a grain elevator agent for years after growing up on a farm, so he has entirely too much knowledge about mice, rats, skunks, gophers, and assorted and sundry other animals and birds that might figure a giant bin of grain would be a perfect all you can eat buffet! When we had mice in our back yard, he decided to tell me that mice don't really have a ribcage and can fit through a hole the size of a dime Even though I doubt the complete accuracy of his claim, I do know that they can fit through teeny tiny spaces that you'd never think they could fit through--and besides sealing up everything that even looked like a hole on our house exterior, I also bought a bunch of the little things you plug into outlets and they emit a high pitched noise that is supposed to keep mice away. I don't know if they really work or if we've been lucky, but no mice in the house in 15 years and those little 'squealers' are plugged into outlets around the house perimeter on the main floor and in the basement and the attached garage ... Growing up in the country and surrounded by woods, mice and other animals were just a part of life. A bat infestation is something I wouldnāt play with and would contact a professional for. Mice can get through the smallest places. I literally watched one at work run under a Closed door from our room into the hall. The door was a heavy wooden door, we were in a locked room, and I would say there was less than 1/4 inch gap from the bottom of the door to the floor. I would have never ever believed it unless I watched it. š¬
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 13, 2024 20:56:57 GMT
I canāt remember anytime that American Pie was played where people havenāt gotten up and danced and often with an added bonus of dramatic group singing! š
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 13, 2024 13:30:58 GMT
Letās do the Time Warp again is always a good one.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 13, 2024 1:08:23 GMT
So many but trying to think of some people may not say.
Rock Lobster by the B-52ās. Young American - David Bowie
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 12, 2024 23:27:28 GMT
Yes, wagers are done before the question but after they know the category.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 12, 2024 1:06:26 GMT
I have worked at this company for 22 years. I worked for my previous company for 15 years.
Congratulations.
I left the 15 year job because it was management, I would go months without days off. We were doing one conversion after another as we were purchasing smaller banks and it was just sucking the life out of me. Constant stress and worry. The 10 to 16 hour days and Phone calls while I was on vacation (back before the days of cellphones) were enough to make me say enough is enough and this is really not what I want.
This job was a step backward but it is a job that, most of the time, I can go in and work my hours and then pass it off to the next shift and go home without much worry. I have to work at least half of the holidays though and there times that I have different days off or have to work 6 days. I just came off stint of 8 straight days. Thatās a piece of cake compared to months of straight days. Hahaha.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 11, 2024 21:18:39 GMT
Some Peaās eclipse plansI am the path of totality. Not sure if I am working or not, but that might determine where I end up trying to see it. Lots of Peas are traveling to see it. Hope you have a great viewing of it.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 11, 2024 9:57:52 GMT
Optimally 20 to 30 minutes in normal conditions. I would do an hour without blinking if needed. But truthfully I would do whatever was needed to have a job and then just keep looking for something else.
For me, I own my condo and live where I live, the option to move is not realistic. I am a single person and I need to support myself, save for retirement and most importantly the health insurance . I do not really have the option to be picky about jobs in the short term. If I was really unhappy I would always be on the lookout for a job that checks more boxes. I am so sorry and good luck.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 10, 2024 11:57:47 GMT
I have a couple. One is our camp on a pond in the north east kingdom of VT. I love it there and truly is. A special and happy place for me. Some place on the ocean is also right up there.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 8, 2024 19:54:14 GMT
Perfect timing. I just had a friend here and had her help me fold a set of sheets from our camp. It is hard to fold them by yourself. Anyway she said how do you fold them, and I said (my momās name) very specific way. I was taught this way as kid and we didnāt deviate. At least I donāt if I have someone to help me, otherwise they just get stuffed in any which way. š Her reaction and response after was wow that works well and doesnāt take a lot of room. I do have linen closet so that is where sheets, towels, and some other stuff is stored.
fold each sheet in half length wise. Then half again. Then in half from bottom to top and then in half again. The flat sheets gets put on the fittted sheet with the pillow cases on top and the fitted folded over so they are all in one packet.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 8, 2024 19:40:29 GMT
No Tic Tock, no Facebook, and no X (formally known as twitter. š) accounts. I do have an Instagram which I have never posted to, just needed an account to follow a friend who was traveling. And I still spend too much time online. Hahaha.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 7, 2024 19:05:38 GMT
Is there a campground close by the party? Maybe then you could take the dog and camp. If the party got to much for Jermey he could stay for a while and then go check on the dog and hang and then go pick you up when you are ready.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 7, 2024 14:41:13 GMT
Depending on the concert, I would probably pick the graduation party and find something else to celebrate the anniversary with at another date. I am also very much a music person. Therefore if it was an artist I absolutely love/hate to miss or some other special concert, that would probably change my decision. However if it was just a concert would like to see because I like watching live music and it is someone/some type that I enjoy, but nothing really special, I would do the family event on that weekend. This is not a bucket list concert. With that said, the artist is older so the chances of seeing them again are slimmer than a younger act would be. That would also play into my decision. Now that I am turning 60 this year, older artists definitely get moved up my list because they are really getting up there also. š
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