Yep. Still here. Still taking notes, and still meaning to write here.
Real Life is a pain (but, you know that); a LOT going on, which seems to actually change all the time while being the same every day, if that's possible. I've been working on a somewhat long post, which will be put up soon. I will say, it's something I've been thinking about for quite a while.
See you soon.
Well, here it is. The end of another year.
Whoopie.
Yes, I know. I'm woefully behind. I don't really have any excuses, other than Life Itself getting in the way. I've started a few notes on things that have been going on that I've wanted to talk about, but then, something else gets in the way, and it gets pushed back. Over and over again. But, looking back at them, I've realized that they were nothing more than things pretty much everyone has heard or seen, so no point in going over them again. I them tried to get 'reflective', but that didn't go anywhere, either. So, delete delete delete. Now, I'm dropping a post to say, I'm not going to go off on topics that seemingly are happening in the news in front of everyone as much anymore, because I don't think people want to hear about those too much. But,that may change. (Oh, who am I kidding? Of course it will!)
I've been taking notes on things that come across my mind a lot; I just have to put them into some sort of coherent order. Not as easy as you'd think....
I will, however, wish you all a good New Year's, and hope next will be better....but I kind of doubt it.
Good thoughts, good prayers, good feelings to one and all.Keep your spirits up, and let's make 2026 better than 2025 was.
As Red Green would say, "Remember, I'm pullin' for ya; we're all in this together."
Hey.
Been WAY too long, I know. I've been taking notes about different things happening, when I get 'an idea of what to write' pops up, but every time I do, something else comes up, and supersedes it. More tariffs, assassination, destruction of OUR property for an expensive vanity project that will most likely not be used much-if at all- after it's done...too much to go through. It doesn't help that there have been personal things getting in the way, either. fingers crossed, and all that.
Keeping it short, as (to be honest) I'm 'not feeling it' right now. But, writing WILL go on. Just have a bit to wait, is all.
Hey everyone.
Been quite busy recently, and as such, I've been lax. My apologies on that.
I've been putting thoughts down when I can, and trying to make them sound coherent. Trouble is, things keep coming up and derailing things. So, a short note, to say I'll have something in a couple of days.
Stay tuned.
Well. Another year is gone, and a new one upon us. Hurrah, and all that.
A lot has gone on, and it seems like more 'fun and thrills' are on the way. I haven't posted for a bit (yes, my error), but if I make any resolutions (which, by the way, I don't), it's to spout off more.
So, here's to more stuff to throw out here, and hopefully it won't be too annoying.
But no promises on that....
Well, they kept their word!
The place I was a contract worker for, officially hired me on! It's a good feeling, especially when you consider I'll be hitting the ol' Retirement Age within ten years (Really? Yes, really!) But, I plan on hanging on a bit after, if I can. It's the least I can do for them, since they actually want me there. It's a good feeling, let me tell you.To give you an idea of why I'm happy to be here, here's a list of jobs I've had (at least those off the top of my head):
*Custodial
*Retail (comic book shop, toy store (two different ones), Sharper Image-type store, curtain retailer)
*Food service (McDonald's, cook for a small restaurant, steakhouse dishwasher/cleanup (my first job, by the way!))
*Weatherproofing school buildings
*Manufacturing (making de-burring tools for steel, insulating exhaust systems, making tire-pressure gauges, industrial lifts (current job))
Yes, that's 13 jobs I've had in my life (at least those I can remember). Some of them are no longer around, and a few were for the summer while I was in school. But now, I (hopefully!) will not have to look anymore. It's a good feeling.
And here's hoping your situation is a good one, as well.
Guess who has a new job? Go on, take a guess.
Yep. Me!
What am I doing now? Manufacturing lift systems for a local company. I like the work, and the people. At the moment, it's contractual ('temp'), but it's a contract-for-hire, which means they want me there permanently. Nice!
Now, why am I here? well....
It has to do with three prior jobs (I'll call the companies 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D').
Now, 'A' was one I started in 2010, working on climate controls. I loved the work, and got along with a good deal of the people working there (Hello, if you're reading this!). But, as it was foreign-owned, it got bought out by another company, who moved it out of the country. So, after 'the band broke up' (after about 7 years), it was time to look around again.
As luck would have it, 'B' was looking for people. It was a company that was insulating exhaust systems, and was next to 'A', and was being used by them as a overflow warehouse. Nice! Plus, I was with a few people from 'A' as well!
But.....
'B' was owned also by a foreign company, but its office was in another state. Long and somewhat convoluted story short, mid-August 2023 (with THREE of us working there, not including the supervisor), we were told that one was leaving, and the doors were shutting at the end of the year. But, they 'graciously' offered the two of us left that we could join them their; the other guy said 'Yes', I said 'No'. So, two down (this one, after 5 years)....
Then.....
'C' was looking for a few people. By this time, I'm back as a contract person, and was brought into this other place. Which, was in the same building 'A' was in! They made tire pressure gauges mainly for big rig semi trucks and other industrial vehicles. The materials were very similar to what we used at 'A', so I had no problem there. Plus, myself and another contract got along great with our co-workers, who really wanted us to be hired, as a LOT as planning on coming in. What could go wrong?
Well.....
After three weeks, on Good Friday, I got a text from the service, saying that my 'Contract had been fulfilled', and not to report to work on Monday.
W
T
F
???
I texted the floor supervisor, and he verified it. All done.
So, Monday early, I went there to turn my keycard in. I told my co-workers what had happened, and they were stunned! They WANTED us there, because it was going to ramp up a LOT. They said they'd contact the supervisor and try to 'get it straightened out' and let me and the other person know.
No luck. Struck out.
But.....
A few days later, the service contacted me, and told me of this other place, that makes lifts. Would I be interested?
Of course! I didn't have anything else going on.
Well, I went there, met the people, looked it over, and here I am! The best part? Even though I'm still not 'official' yet, they treat me like I am. Should have come here first!
While I wish that 'A' were still around, and I was working with the people who made it enjoyable, I'm glad I'm at a place I feel good about. Even though I keep in touch, I'd still like to see and talk to them every day. They made the work enjoyable, and I'm glad I met them.
So, here's to you, my Work Family. Miss you, and think about you.
And I hope you do, as well.
