BethFromVA

Here's hoping that works for you, Slim. I may try it myself.

Oh I would in a heavenly heartbeat! The standard they are holding you up to is one they themselves can't even do (not surprising as nobody can). It just goes to show that they are singling you out for whatever reason. Bastages!

AWESOME GOAL, EBONY!!! WOOT WOOT! I wish I was that close, but I've had a couple bad months. By "bad" I mean no weight loss, though in the past it would have shown a gain, for sure. Did you ever get a chance to wear your bathing suit this summer? Looking forward to your pics. As for the meeting, I guess you have representation going with you today? Maybe think about it ahead of time and write out some notes and slam them on their requirement for perfection. NO company worth its salt can ever expect "perfection." I believe that is an unattainable expectation of ANY employee, and I'd be curious to know how "perfect" those asses are. :laugh:

PJTP: Who woulda thunk you could expend so many calories washing and detailing a motorcycle? lol I felt like I was slouching yesterday because I didn't go walk or do a traditional workout, but my GoWear Fit showed I did very well.

Never had European butter (that I know of). What's the difference? And where do you find it?

Omg did I make THE yummiest dish for dinner tonight! Today was hubby's birthday, and I wanted to make something neat with some seafood I had too much of for other meals this week. I had some leftover raw shrimp and bay scallops, so I decided to add to that some crab meat and oysters. Made a base sauce from butter, white wine, the oyster juice left over after removing the oysters from the jar, garlic, lime juice with pulp (I wanted to do lemon but hubby likes limes and had two), and dill. Cooked it WAY down over a high heat, then threw in the seafood. Cooked a pot of angel hair pasta about 2/3 of the way done, as was the seafood. Then pulled the pasta out of the pot and added it to the seafood, stirred them both together on a low heat, added fresh parsley and basil, a bit of salt, pepper, and sugar. Served with a bit of shredded parmesan cheese on top. Oh my freakin' God, it was SO GOOD!! I love when stuff comes together in my head and it turns out good!

Yay on the walking! Did about 4.5 miles yesterday myself. Today I washed and detailed my motorcycle and just doing that I "walked" just shy of my 5,000 step minimum. On the car front, you might also consider Craigslist. With eBay it's still a bit iffy, unless you can buy locally. You could end up putting a down-payment on a car that just doesn't measure up and then you're stuck. Hubby bought his motorcycle on Craigslist and got a really great deal from a guy who was tired of the idiots who would call and never show up or offer him nothing for the bike. Hubby made a fair-enough offer that at first the guy didn't accept, but by the time he called us back about it, he offered it for $1000 less than hubby's lowest offer! Here's praying ahead of time for you to have a decent Monday. I'm afraid praying for a good Monday might be too optimistic. :wink2:

Ebony, I found this. I think I remember where you live, and even if you're in the general area and I don't know the state for sure, I think you're safe. The ones in blue are right-to-work states; all others are forced-unionism states: Right to Work States | National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation There's also a page here for free legal aid: Request Free Legal Aid | National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation It looks like a lot of this site is by those who are for right-to-work and against unions, but there still may be some info to be found here.

Could there be any type of racial thing going on here? But if that's the case, why ruin you in the process? Why not wait the couple weeks you asked for? If they just want to eliminate the job this is a very (excuse me) shitty way of doing it. Anyway... enough of that. It's friday evening, the workday is over, and I pray some relief or, better yet, ANSWERS for you by Monday (preferably a new job answer). I just got called this afternoon to be told by the agency that the company now won't have a decision until the end of NEXT week. :cursing: Pissin' me off. In the meantime, I've filled out financial aid paperwork and will be looking at other ways of doing this while choosing classes.

I'd love to set a time and place to meet with them and say that you are bringing your attorney. :cursing: Do they have a legitimate leg to stand on here??? Or are they must making up the rules as they go along??

Ebony, I don't know what to say. :wink2: WTF is wrong with this guy?? Is he sleeping with the bitch in your office or something? Do they feel this is the only way to shove you out the door? It sounds like somebody there really has it out for you, and unfortunately the way they're handling it could affect you for some time to come. Evil people like that suck. Now I wish a house would fall on both of them. :scared2:

Do you know where I can find one? I have coin. :scared2:

Don't know that I have. The one in the bunny outfit has been blown up to life-size and is hanging in my rec room, though... I have to be careful, however, as it scares young children. And animals. And old people. And the gays across the street.

You KIDDING? What do you think got me over to Facebook??

Awesome attitude, Ebony. And I think you had a great idea in contacting the BB and asking them to hold off. Gawd, what is it with some people??? Tell you what: Tomorrow, put on that white power suit to go along with your warrior mentality and set the place on fire with your upbeat attitude and think nothing but good thoughts about who you are, what you are, and what they are tossing away. Cyber hugs and MUCH love to you.

Oh my, you fit in VERRRRY well!

Note to Fanny: I don't recommend you using the words "nude" and "cigar" in the same sentence in the proximity of Plain. Better yet, don't use it anywhere on the 'net. He'll find it. And lordy knows what he'll be doing with himself in the bushes (with his pants up or down since he can't divulge). I shudder at the thought.

Don't forget the convenience. No more having to leave the couch during your favorite program. Ebony, I'm SO sorry about your situation. Sadly, I think Plain nailed it on the head and you might just lay it out there on the table. It might make you feel better letting the elephant out of the bag and just dealing with it head on. I fervently hope and pray you hear SOMEthing on one of those other jobs, dear. HUGE cyber hugs to you. Btw, want me to come there and open a can of whoop-ass on that beeotch?

Like saying Beetlejuice three times.

Wow, Lulu, that's a lot of mowin'! :wub: Good job, though!

Yeah, but you've come around and at least find some enjoyment in the thread. :thumbup:

People like Rita need to learn how to pick their battles. Why come onto a thread with a name that is as obvious as this one's is and then complain about the content?? Makes no sense at all.

THEN WHY ARE YOU HERE??? YOU make the choice to come on here and get all upset. MOVE ALONG. You must be the type to go into a titty bar and complain about all the naked women. :thumbup:

So... you can't get the lap band but instead sign up anyway just to bash on the so-called "haters" here? Wow... I think you need a hobby.

Then move along, Rita. I can't believe that you sign up here and the very first post you make on this site is on this thread. Gimme a break. :thumbup: