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Loey Rising Star
Loey
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The interview went beyond well. They will get back to him on when they want him to come in for a day of interviews and for Superman to give a presentation of his work. He's used to giving presentations so he just has to fine tune it for this job.Looks like we'll have two homes. We won't sell the house in RI (not even sure if we could right now as there are 3 brand new ones left in the development and our neighbor's who moved away have their house for sale). Also we do love this house and it's proximity to a lot of beautiful places and the the beach (only went one time this summer due to health but once Labor Day passes Westerly will return to the off season and the beaches will be fairly empty).

So ... we'll get a small apartment in Massachusetts (as I mentioned) and when I don't have doctor's appointments I'll go up there (it's 2 hours away). I feel funny asking him to keep the apartment gluten-free since he'll be there more than I will. I'll have to discuss it with him. My celiac is much better (probably because the house is totally gluten-free). It's all the other illnesses that are out of control. Any opinions or suggestions about how to handle the gluten-free issue at the apt.delicately? Superman has been so good about keeping our house gluten-free and taking care of me. He wouldn't even consider a job unless he felt I was getting better (which thank God I seem to be). This all happened so quickly (although initially he was recommended and submitted his resume a year ago when he was first unemployed but they did't have anything at the time).

Phew - the timing is perfect. His severance & medical run out at the end of September and he's almost done with unemployment.

OK, time to shower and go food shopping. Thanks for listening, as always. Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Love & Hugs,

Loey

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curlyfries
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The interview went beyond well. They will get back to him on when they want him to come in for a day of interviews and for Superman to give a presentation of his work. He's used to giving presentations so he just has to fine tune it for this job.Looks like we'll have two homes. We won't sell the house in RI (not even sure if we could right now as there are 3 brand new ones left in the development and our neighbor's who moved away have their house for sale). Also we do love this house and it's proximity to a lot of beautiful places and the the beach (only went one time this summer due to health but once Labor Day passes Westerly will return to the off season and the beaches will be fairly empty).

So ... we'll get a small apartment in Massachusetts (as I mentioned) and when I don't have doctor's appointments I'll go up there (it's 2 hours away). I feel funny asking him to keep the apartment gluten-free since he'll be there more than I will. I'll have to discuss it with him. My celiac is much better (probably because the house is totally gluten-free). It's all the other illnesses that are out of control. Any opinions or suggestions about how to handle the gluten-free issue at the apt.delicately? Superman has been so good about keeping our house gluten-free and taking care of me. He wouldn't even consider a job unless he felt I was getting better (which thank God I seem to be). This all happened so quickly (although initially he was recommended and submitted his resume a year ago when he was first unemployed but they did't have anything at the time).

Phew - the timing is perfect. His severance & medical run out at the end of September and he's almost done with unemployment.

OK, time to shower and go food shopping. Thanks for listening, as always. Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Love & Hugs,

Loey

Wow Loey! So glad to see that things are looking up! You are such an inspiration with your positive outlook during all that you have been through! You deserve only the best that life has to offer. Your Superman seems to be a keeper. Do you really think it will be necessary to "handle the gluten-free issue at the apt."? I think he's got your back. ;)

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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Wow Loey! So glad to see that things are looking up! You are such an inspiration with your positive outlook during all that you have been through! You deserve only the best that life has to offer. Your Superman seems to be a keeper. Do you really think it will be necessary to "handle the gluten-free issue at the apt."? I think he's got your back. ;)

2nd that!

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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2nd that!

3rd. B)

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I gotta agree with everybody, Lo. Superman will protect you no matter where you are:)

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
Posted

Yo! All the parents in the hooooouse! Check it:

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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Wow Loey! So glad to see that things are looking up! You are such an inspiration with your positive outlook during all that you have been through! You deserve only the best that life has to offer. Your Superman seems to be a keeper. Do you really think it will be necessary to "handle the gluten-free issue at the apt."? I think he's got your back. ;)

I think as long as he keeps a shelf or two in the fridge dedicated to gluten-free I'll be OK. With the amount of doctor's appointments I have here I won't be ale to go up there every week. I'm guessing he'll come home for the weekends. Yes, he is a keeper and so is my son who has changed so much this year. He's less into himself and is very supportive and sensitive.

Thank you all for your kind words. I don't know what I would have done over the past two years if I didn't have this forum and the family I've made here.

Much Love, wub.gifwub.gifwub.gifwub.gif

Loey

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Loey Rising Star
Loey
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Yo! All the parents in the hooooouse! Check it:

That was beyond cool! Is there a link to it I can copy to send my friends who aren't in the forum? BTW, I finished the book and it was a thrill from beginning to end. Will IM you about my thoughts so I don't spoil it for anyone on the forum who decides to read it (which I highly recommend).Going to digest Volume 1 a bit before starting Volume 2. Dang! You can really write!!!!!

Hugs,

Loey

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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My niece just sent this "music video" to me.

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That was unique to say the least!

Love,

Loey

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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That was beyond cool! Is there a link to it I can copy to send my friends who aren't in the forum? BTW, I finished the book and it was a thrill from beginning to end. Will IM you about my thoughts so I don't spoil it for anyone on the forum who decides to read it (which I highly recommend).Going to digest Volume 1 a bit before starting Volume 2. Dang! You can really write!!!!!

Hugs,

Loey

Just FYI - you can right click on the video and pick "copy video url" - but here you go:

Thanks for your kind words about my book. I hope 2 and 3 bring you even more joy... and I hope i get get #4 finished soon! :D

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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hm, well, I happened to be near the neighbor's yard this morning, and saw that the apples are starting to fall. It would be such a shame to let his yard get all gooey with fallen apples....

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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hm, well, I happened to be near the neighbor's yard this morning, and saw that the apples are starting to fall. It would be such a shame to let his yard get all gooey with fallen apples....

Oh I agree, you should help them out with that right away! :lol:

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Oh I agree, you should help them out with that right away! :lol:

Oh yes. Anything less just wouldn't be neighborly.

And I happened to read on line today that pears should be picked green and allowed to ripen indoors, otherwise they get grainy, and the inside rots before the outside is ripe. The poor man has 3 pear trees right next to his apple trees. His yard will be a disaster if I don't act.

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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Oh yes. Anything less just wouldn't be neighborly.

And I happened to read on line today that pears should be picked green and allowed to ripen indoors, otherwise they get grainy, and the inside rots before the outside is ripe. The poor man has 3 pear trees right next to his apple trees. His yard will be a disaster if I don't act.

Good thing he has a great neighbor like you, ready and willing to help out! :lol:

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Good thing he has a great neighbor like you, ready and willing to help out! :lol:

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

And sports cars should NOT be left sitting in a driveway for days on end.....something to do with parts seizing if not moving regularly, methinks....my young neighboUr has one o' those, constantly parked in his laneway... . . . ..I could be helpful, too..... dry.gif

B)

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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And sports cars should NOT be left sitting in a driveway for days on end.....something to do with parts seizing if not moving regularly, methinks....my young neighboUr has one o' those, constantly parked in his laneway... . . . ..I could be helpful, too..... dry.gif

B)

I thought your MIL lived close now?

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

I thought your MIL lived close now?

:lol:

Uh, ya.....she's here........real close.... :unsure: ........

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
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:lol:

Uh, ya.....she's here........real close.... :unsure: ........

Sounds real scary... Will it be safe for me to drive in Nepean on Friday?

elye Community Regular
elye
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Sounds real scary... Will it be safe for me to drive in Nepean on Friday?

:lol: Oh, dear gawd... . .. . ..I must now get accustomed to her being in this city full-time, putting any drivers on the road who are people I care about in some real danger.......

All right: make sure you do NOT turn WESTWARD off the 416 when you get off the highway -- she is just west of there, and will likely be doing Friday afternoon errands. We're just to the east....and your hotel, mercifully, is in the other direction.

YES, POeter and Jacquie will be in Ottawa this Friday! After the northeastern US......the last stop! :DB)

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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I'm taking a class tonight - Intro to Fusing and Slumping. :ph34r:

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
Posted

I'm taking a class tonight - Intro to Fusing and Slumping. :ph34r:

Does this have anything to do with wine, a couch, and a trashy novel?

kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted

Does this have anything to do with wine, a couch, and a trashy novel?

You think I need a class in that? :D

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

Does this have anything to do with wine, a couch, and a trashy novel?

Man, I'd love to teach that....... ...

GFinDC Veteran
GFinDC
Posted

Hmm, sounds like a glass alright, but not a glass of wine. Methinks the Karenmeister is learning to make glass. Very cool Karen, please show us some work when class is over.. Sounds like a lot of fun! :)

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