Four fabulous looking tops (which made me do a happy dance in the dressing room) and one pair of pants. $21.00 That's a darn good night of thrift shopping.
I'm wearing one of the tops now. And it looks really good on me. Too bad Drew isn't here to admire me, but I still look good regardless of his presence or not.
Drew might be away, but I'm feeling cute, sociable and thirsty for a beer. I might wander down to The Place for a drink ... let me know if you would like to join me.
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05/15/2009 19:59 #48676
I hit the thrift store jackpot05/07/2009 07:31 #48611
Pet SitterIt's that time of year where we need a pet sitter. I'll email you the dates if you're interested.
We're hoping for a highschool or college student who wants to make a little extra money and will do a decent job.
They would need to stop by twice a day to feed and water the animals, let the dog out, scoop some litter and give eyedrops daily to the cat. We would also need the back and front gardens watered maybe 2-3 times during the week.
I hate to ask friends because it's a lot of work, I think, especially since most of our friends work and they would have to get up and come into our house before work.
If you know anyone who's reliable in this area and would like to make a little money, maybe around one hundred dollars, ... please let me know.
We're hoping for a highschool or college student who wants to make a little extra money and will do a decent job.
They would need to stop by twice a day to feed and water the animals, let the dog out, scoop some litter and give eyedrops daily to the cat. We would also need the back and front gardens watered maybe 2-3 times during the week.
I hate to ask friends because it's a lot of work, I think, especially since most of our friends work and they would have to get up and come into our house before work.
If you know anyone who's reliable in this area and would like to make a little money, maybe around one hundred dollars, ... please let me know.
mrmike - 05/07/09 08:49
How lengthy a time frame are we talking? I have an enterprising high schooler I might be able to recommend.
How lengthy a time frame are we talking? I have an enterprising high schooler I might be able to recommend.
05/06/2009 17:03 #48604
Math fun at workI needed to explain to people at work the differences between:
5:30 as in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
and
5.5 as in 5 hours and 1/2 of an hour.
An inability to distinguish between the two has led to a serious documentation error.
As in, they would take 5:14 (5 hours 14 minutes) and subtract a half hour of time by doing the following. 5.14 - .5 ending up with 4.64 which is not correct.
An inability on my part to adequately explain to them the difference between the two has left them with blank stares and me with a head that's going to explode.
We'll try again tomorrow.
5:30 as in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
and
5.5 as in 5 hours and 1/2 of an hour.
An inability to distinguish between the two has led to a serious documentation error.
As in, they would take 5:14 (5 hours 14 minutes) and subtract a half hour of time by doing the following. 5.14 - .5 ending up with 4.64 which is not correct.
An inability on my part to adequately explain to them the difference between the two has left them with blank stares and me with a head that's going to explode.
We'll try again tomorrow.
metalpeter - 05/06/09 19:54
(e:theecarey) makes a good point. I think that is why a lot of places only pay you in 15 minute time periods or also known as a quarter of an Hour. I don't know what is going on there or a good way to explain it but maybe the 5:30 is confusing people it looks like is it AM or PM. The only thing that I can think of is to tell people that there are 60 minutes in an Hour, in any event I wish you luck
(e:theecarey) makes a good point. I think that is why a lot of places only pay you in 15 minute time periods or also known as a quarter of an Hour. I don't know what is going on there or a good way to explain it but maybe the 5:30 is confusing people it looks like is it AM or PM. The only thing that I can think of is to tell people that there are 60 minutes in an Hour, in any event I wish you luck
theecarey - 05/06/09 17:46
I remember my employees being confused by this as well. For billing etc, using this method of keeping track of "time" was essential.
Once they understood that a whole hour = 1.0, a half an hour = .50 and that 15 minutes =.25
(and to have the number written out like that 5.50 vs 5.5). It seemed to sink in easily after a few tries.
Usually anything more or less was rounded off anyways, so there wasn't much issue with determining smaller fractions of those whole numbers.
Good luck :)
I remember my employees being confused by this as well. For billing etc, using this method of keeping track of "time" was essential.
Once they understood that a whole hour = 1.0, a half an hour = .50 and that 15 minutes =.25
(and to have the number written out like that 5.50 vs 5.5). It seemed to sink in easily after a few tries.
Usually anything more or less was rounded off anyways, so there wasn't much issue with determining smaller fractions of those whole numbers.
Good luck :)
heidi - 05/06/09 17:17
As someone who helps companies with such details as setting up timekeeping systems, I find it's much easier to just have workers write what time they got there, what time they left for lunch, what time they got back from lunch and when they left for the day. Do not make people do math - they will fail. My friend Kelly, office manager for a daycare/preschool and a roofing company, will have 1 or 2 in 8 with accurate timesheets if they have to figure out their hours.
Good luck with that!
As someone who helps companies with such details as setting up timekeeping systems, I find it's much easier to just have workers write what time they got there, what time they left for lunch, what time they got back from lunch and when they left for the day. Do not make people do math - they will fail. My friend Kelly, office manager for a daycare/preschool and a roofing company, will have 1 or 2 in 8 with accurate timesheets if they have to figure out their hours.
Good luck with that!
05/03/2009 17:27 #48586
Free flowersI have three lonely snapdragon flowers that didn't make it into my hanging flower baskets and nowhere else I really want to plant them. Three isn't many, but if you want them, e-mail me.
05/02/2009 15:38 #48573
Running racesI'm hooked.
I've only run three 5ks.
I'm not exceptional at it.
But I can't wait for the next run.
There's an internal drive to do the next race to get the faster time or to run a longer race and to keep physically pushing myself.
Somehow, improving my race times or running longer routes by myself isn't a legitimate feat unless I do it with a mass of sweaty people on a Saturday morning.
The free meal and beer is a motivating factor, too, I suppose.
Props to (e:James) who ran a spectacular 23 minute 5k today in the race!
I've only run three 5ks.
I'm not exceptional at it.
But I can't wait for the next run.
There's an internal drive to do the next race to get the faster time or to run a longer race and to keep physically pushing myself.
Somehow, improving my race times or running longer routes by myself isn't a legitimate feat unless I do it with a mass of sweaty people on a Saturday morning.
The free meal and beer is a motivating factor, too, I suppose.
Props to (e:James) who ran a spectacular 23 minute 5k today in the race!
james - 05/02/09 19:14
Janelle, do you and Drew want to run the Elephant Run next week as part of Team LoCurto or otherwise?
ANd you did awesome as well. You set a goal and you beat it. ^_^
Janelle, do you and Drew want to run the Elephant Run next week as part of Team LoCurto or otherwise?
ANd you did awesome as well. You set a goal and you beat it. ^_^
That is such an awesome feeling. I used to buy so much of my clothing at thrift stores but now I get so allergic to the damn store as my animal hair allergies got worse. Maybe I should just bring a SARS mask with me next time.
Thrift stores. Something I REALLY miss about home. I still get comments of approval when I wear my 25 cent skirt. You just can't beat those deals.