Good Monday Morning, Everyone!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
I hope you had a great weekend and are ready to get this work week going! I wasn't around DU on Saturday or Sunday because we were getting the store ready for inventory on Saturday, and then conducted our actual physical inventory on Sunday, so I worked my little butt off this weekend. In fact, I worked a split shift on Sunday. Just so you know...split shifts sucks. :vomit: Thank all the gods it only happens once a year!

I got my W-2 in the mail on Saturday, so that means I can do my taxes now! :woohoo: I've already checked, and I'm going to get back $405! I paid in over $2,200, so I was actually hoping to get back more of it, but I guess Chimpyboy needs my money to finance his Iraq war more than I need it. x(

So, what did YOU do this weekend?

Song Of The Day: "Fortress Around Your Heart" by Sting

[KitchenWitch]

1. Hey!

Good tune for the day!

Sorry you worked your tushie off! Split shifts are the root cause of all evil.

Hubby and I did go see "Brokeback Mountain". It was truly an excellent film. Great cinematography, outstanding score, amazing character development, and the story flowed very well. I hope you and Greekspeak get a chance to see this gem on the big screen.

[Clintmax]

4. Morning, Miss Kitchen!

:hi::hug:
I haven't seen it yet, but I'm going to! Every single person I've heard say anythign about it, loved it! Greekspeak doesn't really want to see it because he says it is going to be depressing. He only likes comedies.

Split shifts ARE evil...thank goodness I only have to do it once.

[KitchenWitch]

6. I must say, you will probably want company for the viewing of the film

It was heartbreaking. If Greekspeak does not want to go, find a friend who does. Seriously.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

12. That's what I thought.

Maybe one of my co-workers will go with me. I'm pretty tender hearted, so if it's heartbreaking...I think I'll NEED someone there with me.

[KitchenWitch]

16. Then definitely do not go alone

If nothing else, you will want someone to discuss the film with afterward...it is very thought provoking.

[Clintmax]

18. OK...I'm sure I will.

Now...who am I going to be comfortable enough with to let them see me crying?

[MissHoneychurch]

2. Good morning Clintmax

I had a wonderful weekend at my mom's. Beautiful weather so we could go for walks. Saturday evening we were invited to co-workers of her. They are from the Ukraine and celebrated their New Year last weekend after the Gregorian calendar. So there was a lot of really yummy traditional food :9

So I had a lot time to relax and started quite well into this week.

[Clintmax]

7. Hello, Miss Honey!

:hi:
I'm glad you had such a great weekend! Spending it with your mother and having so much relax time is not only good for the body, but good for the soul as well! :hug: Even though I had to work so much, I'm ready to get this week going too!

[MissHoneychurch]

8. and it is always good for the stomach

:9


there is always yummy food on the table when I get there. We enjoy cooking together (my mom, her bf and I when I am there). It is fun and I keep learning stuff

[Clintmax]

13. Even better!

When there's good food around it makes it that much better! :woohoo: I'm so happy to see you this morning! :loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

29. Me too

and you were so early today again :)

Just went outside to take a breath during my lunch break. It is cold. -4°C (this morning it was even colder)

:scared: <---- freezing

[Clintmax]

30. BRRRR!!!!!

That IS cold! We're looking for a high of 72F today, so I'd rather have our warmth than your cold. I'm sorry, Miss Honey, that you have to endure temps so cold. :loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

33. I'll get over it

warm clothes and a hot tea and I am fine. Beside, my b-day is in Feb, and I rather not miss that day

Not that I would complain about 70F and more :)

[Clintmax]

37. No, I wouldn't want you to miss your b-day either!

The pictures you posted are fantastic, my dear! :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

40. Thanks Clintmax

there are more to come. It was the first time that I really used my new zoom. Can't wait to see the pics. Will get them back Wednesday :bounce:

here is another I took (my mom and her bf)

[Clintmax]

42. Oooo...That's a good one too!

What an original idea! A shadow picture! I LOVE IT!

[MissHoneychurch]

46. I took one with the shadow of all three of us

but I didn't upload it yet.

[Clintmax]

52. Once you get everything uploaded...

post them so I can see! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

58. sure will

you can be sure of that. The only reason I have some of them already online is that my moms bf bought himself a digi cam and I was allowed to use his new toy yesterday :bounce:

[Clintmax]

65. I bet THAT was fun!

If those were taken by his digital...it sure did a good job!

[MissHoneychurch]

68. yes

those were taken with his digital. It is quite impressive. At home I have the pics they took during their trip to South France. I will post some of those as well since they came out just gorgeous.

[Clintmax]

70. That's good!

What kind does he have? For a digital...those are impressive!

[MissHoneychurch]

73. a canon

don't ask me for further details though :)

[Clintmax]

76. Oh, OK...

I've heard Canon's are good digitals. I have a VERY old 1 MP hewlett-packard. :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

83. I believe it is this one

[swimboy]

17. Good morning, Miss Honeychurch--

It sounds like you had a very nice weekend! :hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

32. just wished you a good morning too

it was a very nice weekend. If only the drive wouldn't be so long I would be there more often. Till I moved here I lived maybe 30 min away from my mom. Now it is 3-4 hours.

How was your weekend? :hi:

[tjwmason]

3. Morning Clint.

We're not really feeling the love in this office today.

But seeing you has brightened things quite considerably. :hug:

[Clintmax]

9. Hello, hello, TJ!

:hi::hug:
Is everyone in a sour mood because it's Monday or something? If so, they don't need to be taking it out on you! Tell them I said to quit it! I'm glad to see you today too, my friend! :loveya:

[tjwmason]

19. I'm mostly the instigator.

It's not stuff directed at me - folk here generally wouldn't dare. More me and somebody else directing bitchiness about others.

I'm now listening to l'Apparition de l'Eglise Eternelle by Olivier Messiaen on repeat quite loudly - dissonant organ music at its best, but not exactly 'happy music'. It's going to be the voluntary played before my funeral - unfortunately I haven't ripped the one I want after it, that's a depiction of the end of the world.

You're certainly helping to raise my mood though. :loveya:

[Clintmax]

22. *smile* Now, TJ...

You should try not to take bitchiness to work with you, Dude. Go in with a smile and a postive attitude! It's infectious and you'd be surprised how everyone else's attitude responds to yours. :loveya:

[tjwmason]

24. I did come in with a smile.

But in this office there's a trio of us who are like the 3 witches of Macbeth - and then there's other people who irritate us.........

I try my best to be merry, but I'm afraid it's just not working today. :loveya:

[Clintmax]

27. I'm sorry, Man.

If you worked with me at my store, you wouldn't have that problem, I can assure you. :loveya:

[tjwmason]

38. That's very true.

Just seeing you would cheer me. :loveya:

But working with the public wouldn't.

[Clintmax]

44. LOL! It takes some getting used to, that's for sure.

Once you do it for a while though, it becomes second nature. At least it did for me. :loveya:

[tjwmason]

47. But you're not a grumpy misanthrope like what I am.

[Clintmax]

53. *smile* Somehow, I don't quite believe that.

You don't strike me as the grumpy sort, TJ. :pals:

[tjwmason]

57. There are plenty of things which make me grumpy

and I am definitely moody.

So if there are stupid people, irritating people, on a Monday morning - then I'm definitely going to turn quite grumpy.

[Clintmax]

66. Yes, I can understand.

You won't ever see me being any of those things. :hug:

[tjwmason]

80. You're certainly never like that.

:hug: :loveya:

[swimboy]

14. Good morning, TJ!

:hug: Trying to feel the love here too. I felt very inclined to sleep in but went to swim. The pool was closed however, because someone was not paying attention to its requirements, so I'm fairly put out. I should probably have some coffee (or some additional sleep) before I say too much.

I am looking forward to catching up with you. :loveya: I wasn't much for chatting this weekend. I hope your day improves!

[tjwmason]

20. Morning swimboy.

That's not good - you actually manage to drag yourself out of bed and it's closed. :(

I've had coffee, and now I'm onto green-tea. I think that it's going to be one of those days - roll-on home time say I.

:loveya:

[swimboy]

21. I think I'm going to catch another forty winks.

I will be back on again a little later! :pals:

[Clintmax]

23. Have a good rest, Swim Dude!

I'll talk to you later! :pals:

[tjwmason]

25. Sleep well oh beautiful one.

:pals:

[In_The_Wind]

5. Mornin Clint!

I remember working split shifts when I was young. I found so many things to do in Atlanta on Saturday afternoons. It sure can take a chunk out of your normal life. Do you live close enough to your job that you able to go home during the break?

Hey ~ $405 I hope you can enjoy the small forced savings instead of needing it to pay a bill or two.

[Clintmax]

10. Morning, Miss Joan!

Yes, I came home for the break! And I needed it too! There is so much more to do in Atlanta than in Tallahassee, so I can imagine not really wanting to go home during the break. No, I won't need it for bills or anything, so it will be for fun! :woohoo:

[In_The_Wind]

26. Today should be an easier day with all that work behind you.

Now you can get ready for the Spring merchandise that should be arriving in your store any day.

[Clintmax]

28. Yes, we've already been getting some of it!

It's absolutely gorgeous stuff too! :woohoo:

[In_The_Wind]

39. The warm weather confused the silly goldfinches.

They're starting to moult out of their winter olive drab into bright yellow. I can see the new feathers.







Then it snowed again!

[Clintmax]

45. I can imagine their confusion.

Who says there's no global warming?

[In_The_Wind]

50. I was hoping we could skip the rest of winter! But No, it's back!

I'm doing my annual countdown to Spring!
I'm going to watch the sunrise and the first birds of morning.

See you tomorrow Clint.

[Clintmax]

54. Have a great day, Miss Joan!

I'm glad to spend my mornings with you! I'll definately see you tomorrow! :loveya:

[swimboy]

11. Good morning, Clint!

:hi: How are you today? I wasn't really on at all this weekend, but I was aware enough to pick up on your absence. Sorry you had to work so long and hard. :hug:

I went to the gym this morning but the pool wasn't open. Someone's not doing his/her job! I'll have to try again later.

We went to Williamsburg for Governor Kaine's Inauguration. It was very heartening.

[Clintmax]

15. Morning, Swim Dude!

:hi::hug:
It's OK. During this time of year (just after the holidays and during inventory), we all work so much it's stupid. :rofl:

Yep...sounds like someone isn't doing their job if the pool wasn't open for you! I'd kick some ass, Man! In all, it sounds like you had an OK weekend also!

[MissHoneychurch]

31. good morning swimboy

:hi:

[khashka]

34. G'mornin' Cap'n!

Hope you have a great start to the week :)

Khash.

[Clintmax]

35. Morning, Khash!

Good to see you this morning! :) I hope yours is great too, Dude!

[tjwmason]

43. Morning darling.

Hope that life's going well in Houston. :loveya:

[khashka]

72. Hey, sweetheart!

It's not too bad, not too bad.

How are you doing? Wonderful, I hope.

:loveya:

Khash.
xoxo

[tjwmason]

78. I've managed a smile now.

Getting a reply from you does that to me.

But otherwise, I'm pretty much reflecting the weather here - dreech.

:loveya:

[khashka]

84. Sorry to hear that

But if I made you smile... well, I'm just doing my job :)

:hug:

Khash.

[tjwmason]

85. It's hard not to smile when you're around.

:hug:

[Mutley]

36. Mornin Clint!

Inventory sucks! When we did inventory at TRU we had to go behind the inventory people and recount everything to make sure it was correct. I would dream about numbers with big fangs chasing me for days afterwords. :scared:

We're still waiting for our tax returns. But you reminded me that I need to call TRU and give them my new address. Thanks!

We watched movies all weekend. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Fifth Element (again... funny movie!!!), and a movie called Heavenly Creatures, which was... weird. But good. I liked it.

[Clintmax]

41. Hello, Miss Mutley!

:hi::hug:
Yes, we had to do recounts also, so I know how bad it sucks. I don't know why businesses can't get W-2's to people right after January 1. It seems like it is always the middle or end of January.

I wish I could have watched movies all weekend like you did. I haven't seen Charlie yet. I wonder if it is as good as the original...??

[Mutley]

48. It was... different from the original.

I liked it, a lot. But it can't really be compared to the original so much. I can't tell you more without giving it away. :D But I recommend watching it when you get a chance. It was good.

[Clintmax]

55. Well then I will...

There are several I want to see. Have you seen "Brokeback Mountain" yet?

[Mutley]

61. Not yet. I'm hoping to go see it this coming weekend.

Have you? I've heard it's good.

[Clintmax]

69. I haven't yet either...

I'm thinking about going when I get off work tonight. There's a showing at 7:30, and if I can leave the store right at 7...I should be able to get there in time. Every person I've talked to who HAS seen it...LOVED it! I can't wait! I wish you could go with me.

[Mutley]

75. Me too.

:hug:

If you make it tonight, you'll let me know what you think?

[Clintmax]

77. Yes, of course.

I don't want to go by myself though...maybe I can get one of my co-workers to go with me.

[Mutley]

82. I love seeing movies by myself.

I don't know why... but I do. :D

[ContraBass Black]

49. Good Morning.

Time to get dressed and find some breakfast (not that I actually slept).

[Clintmax]

51. Heya, CBB!

:hi:
Good Morning! I'm hungry too, so what are YOU going to have? I'm thinking...pancakes and bacon...

[ContraBass Black]

59. I just got back to school.

I can go to the all-you-can eat dining hall which has the good variety, or I can go to the all-you-can-stuff into a foam box buffet which has slightly worse variety and slightly better quality.

[Clintmax]

63. Hmmm...better variety or better quality...

I think I'd choose better quality, myself.

[ContraBass Black]

86. Me too.

Just returned, food in hand. I've got hash, buiscuits and gravy, sausage, apples with cinnamon, an orange, artificial scrambled eggs, a doughnut, a small package of Honey-Nut Cheerios, and a very big cup of iced tea.

[Callalily]

56. Morning Clint

Yes, working weekends is not fun. I've got several project due, so I went in on Saturday. It was nice and quiet with no one there, so I was able to just cruise. All the same I would have rather been doing fun things. Caught a bit of the flu this weekend so after working, I just kinda cocooned the rest of the weekend.
Nice to hear about your big windfall from the government. :sarcasm:

[MissHoneychurch]

62. good morning Símply

hope you feel better this morning


love your morning smilie :rofl:

[Callalily]

74. Thanks MissHoneychurch

I'm just a little tired this morning, but I can hear that the coffee's done, so I'm going to fill up my travel mug and head on out to work. Ah, no rest for the wicked!

[Clintmax]

64. Morning, SimplyF!

:hi:
In retail, there IS no "nice and quiet with no one there", so I couldn't do THAT...but I'm glad YOU can! I'm sorry you caught the flu. I know being sick sucks the big one. I hope you get well SOON!

[Callalily]

71. Thanks Clint

I'm feeling fine, but just tired.

[Clintmax]

79. I know that feeling.

After I got off on Sunday I was exhausted. I'm feeling better now though. Have a good day at work today!

[newyawker99]

60. Good morning everyone!

:donut: :hi:

[Clintmax]

67. There's Miss NewYawker!

Good Morning! :hi::hug: I hope you had a fun weekend, my dear!

[newyawker99]

81. It was nice and quiet. Hope your weekend was great!

:hi: :hug:

[billyskank]

87. Afternoon Clint

:hi: