Thread Drift

[snapdragen]

Hey, some of us have 35+ years to go before retirement. I feel like the baby of this board sometimes...

Well, I did start working at age 3.........

[Lise]

Other drift... I just ran for the first time in 23 years. Yes, it's true. I didn't run for long and not very fast, but I did it! Now, I'm on my way to training for the triathlon Wow running uses different muscles. I like my shoes, though!

Running fish doctor! YEA! L.

[DrBee]

Thanks Lise! I don't hurt too bad. I'm going to go again tomorrow morning before work. Eek!

I have decided to apply for the job. I'm telling my boss tomorrow. Then I'll have to tell my boss's boss. That should be a thrill. I tell the postdoc on Thursday. Think good thoughts for me - please

[Nanci]

Hey fishdr, I am running a marathon (Wickham Park) Sunday with _no_ training. I ran a 5k in November, and did the best in years, then another 5k in December, and totally sucked. So I am doing an experiment to see how my WP results, this year, with no running but losing 30 pounds and having ridden the Brevet series, compare to last year when I trained half-heartedly.

Friend might probably get discharged tomorrow. Sounds ok.

Went to see United 93. I didn't cry, but I easily could have. It was very, very good.

Oh, went to see Hoot with my daughter Friday- I liked it a lot.

Today I steered a rescued baby Great Horned Owl, found standing in the middle of the road for no apparent reason, to appropriate rehab.

I ordered a watch for the marathon, so I could time my splits, because I am too lazy to take one of my dead ones in to get the battery replaced. How pathetic. But it is a pretty green color!

My "real" watch, which is a month old, has an "ecodrive" so it will never, ever need a battery. I am the Queen of Dead Watches. But not anymore.

I have Blue Sport Beans, finally, and have resisted snacking on them in an inappropriate (not on the bike) manner.

The new shipment of three different Performance shorts hasn't arrived yet...

My AC, which froze up yesterday, is getting a tuneup Friday. I hope I don't have to buy a new AC for the house, because how could I do that...OTOH, more energy efficiency wouldn't be a bad thing, if they had some sort of financing I could afford.

And now it's time for leftover chicken alfredo!! With Gruner Veltliner!!

[maillotpois]

And now it's time for leftover chicken alfredo!! With Gruner Veltliner!!

Nanci, you just have really good taste in wine. I can tell that we would get in a lot of trouble if you and I were to meet in person.

[Lise]

Thanks Lise! I don't hurt too bad. I'm going to go again tomorrow morning before work. Eek!

I have decided to apply for the job. I'm telling my boss tomorrow. Then I'll have to tell my boss's boss. That should be a thrill. I tell the postdoc on Thursday. Think good thoughts for me - please

I'm glad you're going for it.

And the running, too.

[DrBee]

Good luck with the marathon Nanci! You're braver than I am - or crazier ..... but then again, I don't have the endurance to do the brevet rides like you do! Someday I might...

Glad to hear your friend is recovering well!

I'm with you on the watches. My "underwear" drawer has a nice stash of old watches that need batteries.

I've got to try those sport beans. They look so good, I'm afraid of extra-curricular snacking. I've been trying out the Luna bars as of late. They are pretty good. Easier to eat than clif bars - faster anyway.

I'm telling my boss about the job application within the next 1/2 hour.

[Lise]

I'm telling my boss about the job application within the next 1/2 hour.

This is what professionals do. You got through a whole lot of schooling, worked hard, continue to work hard, and you are the only one who will promote your career! Go! We are behind you! L.

[DrBee]

Lise - I'm getting ready to go tell my boss and I thought I'd check here to see if there were any last minute words of encouragement. You seriously just brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much! Now - to regain my composure and go. I'll let you know how it goes...

[Nanci]

maillotpois- I get in enough trouble with Dillbird and the torts- imagine if I had a real live human counterpart!

I have a bottle of Bonny Doon Viognier Doux in the fridge for tonight- mmmm! Last time I had that, I poured one glass, and very soon the entire (half) bottle was gone. Then a wine-loving neighbor came over, and I told her I just finished this incredible bottle- wait! I'll dig it out of the trash and you can taste the last drop! And she did!! So she loved it, and bought a bottle, and poured a glass for her elderly mother, who said "I'm not sure if I like this...can I have another glass?"

Dessert wine is dangerous!!

[Trek420]

checking my watch to see if fishdr posted results of her chat, and checking the sports watch, and the HRM watch, and the other ones, and the 5-10 year service anniversary watches, and the Mickey Mouse watch and the Minnie Mouse watch and .....

[DrBee]

I have just now made it back into my office. I did it! I told my boss. He took it very well. He said that he really didn't want me to go and that I'm an important part of the team, but that he would support me in my decision. Great guy!

Now - in 15 minutes, I'm meeting with my Area Director (of MS, LA, AL, and KY) to tell him. From his perspective, I'm not leaving, just moving to a new Unit. His secretary seemed to think he wouldn't be upset. He apparently does not take it too kindly when people apply to leave our area.

Eek! I'm so nervous about all of this! It really helps to know that my friends here support me! Thanks ladies! Keep thinking positive thoughts!

[DrBee]

Met with the AD. Very awesome meeting! He's going to be one of my references! Wahoo! He said (like 5 times) that I have a" very good chance" of getting the job! Can you believe that?! This has turned out to be a great day! Mr. Fish just talked to a contact he has at LSU and found out that it should be no problem at all for him to get a job (he has an MS in Physiology). Very cool! Now - all I need to do is get the lousy application filled out and get the job!

The only bad thing about today was that my FIL nearly cut his hand off with a table saw. He should regain most of the use of his hand, may have some limited mobility, but at least its only his left hand - he's right handed. Yeesh!

[maillotpois]

Good job Fish! (Sorry about the FIL - yuk!) Anyway I am so glad all went well.

Nanci - don't get me started on dessert wine.... Bonny Doon also makes a (faux) icewine that's pretty yummy. I say faux because they freeze the grapes as opposed to having them freeze on the vine like true icewine. Still yummy. I am also a huge madeira fan. Not Bual, though.

[DrBee]

So - total wine moron here - what does freezing the grapes do to the taste of the wine???