Thank you to abroadincostarica.com for linking to this site.
Here she is again. My favorite "go to person" for advice. The "gingerbread man" question is my favorite.
WH
12.31.2006
12.25.2006
Home For The Holidays
After a whirlwind trip to Amelia Island, FL (we left Friday and returned last night at 10 p.m.), Jen, Jessie, and I, along with our faithful dogs, CInnamon and Lily, are hunkered down for Christmas. This will one of the first years that Jessie has waken up in her home - one of the side effects of divorce. I'm glad for her.
We will drink coffee, make and eat cookies, open presents, watch TV - spend time together. I will post some pictures from Amelia and here this afternoon.
Big surprise. In today's local paper, there was an article about the 2nd LAR in Iraq. This is Jason's battalion. It was about the Marines helping the Iraqi forces put out a fire that had started in the Iraqi mess hall. It was emotional for me just to read about something that he was close to, that I can connect with. Please pray for Jason and the tens of thousands of other men and women serving around the world. It's a lonely place to be - without your family.
"To us a Child is born and a Son is given..."
Merry Christmas.
WH
We will drink coffee, make and eat cookies, open presents, watch TV - spend time together. I will post some pictures from Amelia and here this afternoon.
Big surprise. In today's local paper, there was an article about the 2nd LAR in Iraq. This is Jason's battalion. It was about the Marines helping the Iraqi forces put out a fire that had started in the Iraqi mess hall. It was emotional for me just to read about something that he was close to, that I can connect with. Please pray for Jason and the tens of thousands of other men and women serving around the world. It's a lonely place to be - without your family.
"To us a Child is born and a Son is given..."
Merry Christmas.
WH
12.23.2006
Surviving Another Peak Season
The Christmas Package Rush is over! A big THANK YOU to everyone who ordered gifts online. You helped feed countless temporary workers with UPS - those we call Seasonal Workers. These are the driver helpers, the unloaders, the sorters, etc. who helped move the packages that are now under your tree.
The latest stats are that UPS moved over 100 million packages in the last seven working days before Christmas. The peak day was December 20, when 248 packages per SECOND were moved.
All I can say is that I am glad that it is over. This past Friday was the worst day I have experienced at UPS. Some freaking genius decided that our start time would be 5:30 am since the package volume was projected to be lower by 9 thousand packages from peak day (we started at 3:30 am on peak day). These were the same "bean counters" who stated that our peak would be lower than last year - we were UP from last year, by the way.
Without a bunch of details, we were not down as much as forecasted and we were behind before we started. Add to that we were dealing with pouring rain ALL MORNING LONG.
I am glad that is over. Hopefully, this will be my last peak season. I am working hard at the real estate profession and it looks like it is only a matter of time before I have enough regular income to allow me to quit.
That will be a good day.
I hope that all of you have a great holiday weekend with family and friends. I know that I will.
WH
The latest stats are that UPS moved over 100 million packages in the last seven working days before Christmas. The peak day was December 20, when 248 packages per SECOND were moved.
All I can say is that I am glad that it is over. This past Friday was the worst day I have experienced at UPS. Some freaking genius decided that our start time would be 5:30 am since the package volume was projected to be lower by 9 thousand packages from peak day (we started at 3:30 am on peak day). These were the same "bean counters" who stated that our peak would be lower than last year - we were UP from last year, by the way.
Without a bunch of details, we were not down as much as forecasted and we were behind before we started. Add to that we were dealing with pouring rain ALL MORNING LONG.
I am glad that is over. Hopefully, this will be my last peak season. I am working hard at the real estate profession and it looks like it is only a matter of time before I have enough regular income to allow me to quit.
That will be a good day.
I hope that all of you have a great holiday weekend with family and friends. I know that I will.
WH
12.21.2006
My Demented Dog
Lily is A Spaz
This is a clip of my hound mix. She was adopted and had NO personality. She has come into her own as you can plainly see.
Here she is seen rolling on her back and chewing her "squeaky".
WH
This is a clip of my hound mix. She was adopted and had NO personality. She has come into her own as you can plainly see.
Here she is seen rolling on her back and chewing her "squeaky".
WH
12.16.2006
The Fruitcake Lady
It's the Fruitcake Lady
This lady has passed on but I have to say that she gives advice that many would like to have the balls to give.
WH
This lady has passed on but I have to say that she gives advice that many would like to have the balls to give.
WH
My Daughter, The College Student
My daughter, Jessie, just received her acceptance to The University of Georgia so she will be attending in the Fall.
This was her first and, really, only choice for college so she is very excited that she was accepted and knows what she will be doing in the Fall. She is off for the Christmas break from high school and doesn't have to be back at school until after the new year. She will be relaxing and working at the restaurant as hostess.
We are so proud of her and are looking forward to the next giant step in her life.
WH
This was her first and, really, only choice for college so she is very excited that she was accepted and knows what she will be doing in the Fall. She is off for the Christmas break from high school and doesn't have to be back at school until after the new year. She will be relaxing and working at the restaurant as hostess.
We are so proud of her and are looking forward to the next giant step in her life.
WH
12.12.2006
My Daughter The Artist/Writer
This is a picture (sorry about the flash) of a painting that my daughter has done. More than the artwork is the text itself. She is a really good writer and has a way of expressing her thoughts that is concise and emotive.
Have a look:
"Jessie's Painting"
WH
Have a look:
"Jessie's Painting"
WH
12.09.2006
Brandon Hits It Out of The Park
One of the blogs that I read is Bad Christian. Brandon expresses much of what I feel and think and he can put it into words that I wish I had said. His post today was particularly insightful.
Have a read - What's A Disciple Really
Maybe tomorrow, when those of us who have a church we attend, attend, we should ask these questions and look into this mirror. We may not like what we find.
WH
Have a read - What's A Disciple Really
Maybe tomorrow, when those of us who have a church we attend, attend, we should ask these questions and look into this mirror. We may not like what we find.
WH
12.07.2006
Well There's a F***ing Newsflash
It took James Baker, a few others on the commission, and a rising tide of unhappy people to declare that "we need a new approach". Un-freaking believable!
Bush: "we need a new approach" on Iraq:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Thursday that a new approach was required on Iraq, one day after a scathing report by the Iraq Study Group called for changing U.S. strategy.
Here's a link to Michael Yon's blog and a commentary from Joe Galloway - Duh! He states what is clear and concise. He covers his points quickly and he can, if you take the time to read other items he has written, back up what he says with a tremendous grasp of history, military tactics, and political understanding.
Politically I am a fiscal Republican and a social Democrat BUT the past few years have shown that both parties have strayed from the course that they founded their agendas upon. Somehow, there needs to be a third political party that can actually make a difference and get enough numbers to sway the Congress and Senate to do the job of actually taking care of the country and not covering their own asses.
That being said, my heart goes out to all who have family, or who have lost family, in this seemingly unending fiasco in the Middle East. Every time I hear about a death of a military member I dread the knock at our door and the door of my son's new wife. The fact that the knock hasn't taken place here does not minimize the fact that someone's door is being knocked on by sharply dressed bearers of unimaginable news.
Keep your head down Jason. I love you.
WH
Bush: "we need a new approach" on Iraq:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Thursday that a new approach was required on Iraq, one day after a scathing report by the Iraq Study Group called for changing U.S. strategy.
Here's a link to Michael Yon's blog and a commentary from Joe Galloway - Duh! He states what is clear and concise. He covers his points quickly and he can, if you take the time to read other items he has written, back up what he says with a tremendous grasp of history, military tactics, and political understanding.
Politically I am a fiscal Republican and a social Democrat BUT the past few years have shown that both parties have strayed from the course that they founded their agendas upon. Somehow, there needs to be a third political party that can actually make a difference and get enough numbers to sway the Congress and Senate to do the job of actually taking care of the country and not covering their own asses.
That being said, my heart goes out to all who have family, or who have lost family, in this seemingly unending fiasco in the Middle East. Every time I hear about a death of a military member I dread the knock at our door and the door of my son's new wife. The fact that the knock hasn't taken place here does not minimize the fact that someone's door is being knocked on by sharply dressed bearers of unimaginable news.
Keep your head down Jason. I love you.
WH
12.06.2006
Sad and Tragic end to a Great Man's Life
You can read the story at the link below. James Kim was a devoted and committed father and husband. He left them for one reason only - to find help for his family.
The search for James Kim ends: roundup The body of CNET editor has been found, authorities said Wednesday.
Heartfelt thanks go out toward an entire community of law enforcement, search and rescue, and even a company who rerouted their satellite to scan the terrain that James was lost in.
I am sorry for friends and family and my prayers are certainly with is wife and kids.
WH
The search for James Kim ends: roundup The body of CNET editor has been found, authorities said Wednesday.
Heartfelt thanks go out toward an entire community of law enforcement, search and rescue, and even a company who rerouted their satellite to scan the terrain that James was lost in.
I am sorry for friends and family and my prayers are certainly with is wife and kids.
WH
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