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[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing, and for sharing with us the news about your interview tomorrow with CompuCom. I can relate to what you're saying about accepting CompuCom and then getting an offer from Humana. I was in a similar situation after I graduated high school with two Federal agencies. One I had applied for while I was still in my Senior year and had not heard anything even after graduation day - - some 6 months had passed with no word. So I submitted applications to other agencies, and the day that I was offered a position with the Justice Department I got a call from the agency I had applied to while I was still in school giving me a report date for work. I told the HR person that I had already accepted a job because I had not heard from them, and the HR person had the nerve to tell me to call the Justice Department back and tell them I was coming to work for them. I told the HR person to go fly a kite and hung up. I have no regrets the decision I made those many years ago.

Not knowing what Humana is going to do, if you get an offer from CompuCom first you can always accept it. If at some point in time you get an offer from Humana then you can leave CompuCom with your head held high. Remember -- an employer has no regrets in firing an employee for any reason at any time - - and YOU should not feel any regrets in doing what YOU need to do for YOU and your precious companions.

Although you have misgivings about your interview tomorrow, I hope it will go well for you, and please let us know how it goes. Meanwhile I hope you will be able to find a way to pay your rent. I know this is a huge concern for you, my friend. Please let us know what happens.

I hope you and your precious Theresa and little Tang will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious Theresa and little Tang, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Hello moon_beam. Sunny pleasant Monday greetings to you and your precious Noah.

Thank you for sharing your story and perspective. It sounds similar to the problem I had when I got out of tech school (before I went back for my AS) The company I really wanted to work for because it would have given me much more practical experience as a mainframe operator didn't call me back. So, I had to go with the offer on the table from Dresser Industries as what we referred to in those days as a "tape jockey" - back when human intervention was required for tape mounts. And yes, it was as dreadfully dead end as it sounds. After being there a few months, the other company called back. Apparently their first choice didn't work out. Between being insulted and a sense of misplaced loyalty I turned them down.

I'm hoping if Humana does make a genuine offer, it's before the start date. As much I do not relish the idea if calling Brooksource to opt out, I must look after my own best interests as you say.

The weather has been nice all day and I have allowed Theresa and Tang balcony time which they have appreciated. I hope that today has been kind to you and Noah and that you both have a blissful evening. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, pleasant Tuesday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in good spirits.

I'm wondering how your interview went today with CompuCom. I hope your travels there went smoothly and that you feel comfortable with the results of the interview. Please let us know how things went.

This morning I worked on gathering things together that I want to take to the Goodwill tomorrow when I go to do my errands which include mailing the monthly checks for payments I cannot make online. I hope when I'm done unloading things at Goodwill that I will have the energy left to go across the road to the hardware store to get a bag of quick cement so that I can do the repairs on the statue trellis and stabilize the stakes in the ground. It's nice to be able to resume my projects instead of having to be focused on contractor projects.

Noah is doing well. We are enjoying having the big door open and gated today - - it is a lovely early autumn day. I wish it could stay this way for the coming winter months. We are watching a PBS program on the history of establishing the National Parks. It is a very interesting program narrated by Peter Coyote.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious Theresa and little Tang, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Hello moon_beam. Sunny and warm Tuesday greetings to you and your precious Noah.

I'm glad your contract work is out of the way for the most part, and you can concentrate on your own personal projects.

As I said in the email response, the interview went well enough. Stating my wish for long term job stability in answer to "the question" I found out about the 45-60 length of the contract for this particular job/client. While they are growing and that in itself could lead to full time, it's by no means a guarantee (pretty much the interviewers words) I got a brief sense that might have hurt my chances. But, then I never thought I'd get a call back either. The agency rep called to ask how it went and stated she had heard nothing from them yet. I was gone 6 hours for a 15 minute interview that may very well have been a waste of time. On top of that I wore dressy but sturdy shoes that are not built for that mile plus long walk; as my sore feel will attest

As I waited for my second bus home I had a perfect view of the Humana Waterside facility (where the job would be) and could not entirely suppress a wistful sigh .

I'm glad to hear Noah is doing well as always. Theresa and Tang are well too. I hope today has been most kind to you and Noah and that you both have a very blessed evening. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, cloudy, gloomy, damp Wednesday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

Sounds like your interview yesterday went well, and for that you can be thankful. Granted, there are no guarantees with an interview, and it can feel to be an exercise in futility sometimes. I can imagine your feelings looking at the Humana building and giving a wishful sigh. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that you will receive a call either for an in-person interview or a job offer. In the meantime I know you are continuing your job search with earnest and hope it will prove fruitful quickly.

Got my errands run this morning to the Goodwill, a brief stop at Kroger to pick up the items I forgot last week, and the post office. Stopped at the hardware store to pick up a small bag of quick cement - - the only size bag they had was a 40 lb bag. So I went to the other hardware store - - the only size bag they had was 50 lb bag. Called the building supply store - - the only size bag they had was a 60 lb bag. So I came home. After a brief internet search Lowe's has 10 lb bags, so I will make a trek into Rocky Mount at some point in time and pick one up. It was sooo good to get home to my precious Noah.

Speaking of my precious Noah, he is upstairs at the moment enjoying some after lunch personal time. Unfortunately there are no sunbeams today to enjoy.

Not much else happening here today - - thank goodness. I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious Theresa and little Tang, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Hello moon_beam. Sunny Wednesday greetings to you and your precious Noah.

I'm sorry you had so much trouble finding the cement in a manageable size, but glad you finally found out where you can get some. I'm glad to hear Noah is doing well as always. Same here for Theresa and Tang.

Yes, the interview did go well, but the agency called this morning to state the client does not want to move forward with me. She said she'd try to find out why, but the running theory was I'm over qualified. I, however, believe it's because they want people that will accept that's it's only 45-60 days but won't leave for any better offers in the interim. I never indicated that would do that, but when I said I was looking for some long term stability, that's when the interviewer started to look a bit cross. I know you will say that I would probably not want to work for people like that, but I sure as heck could have used those few paychecks

I called about the Humana job today and all they could tell me was I "passed" the first phone interview but no new decisions have been made (sigh) I do have an interview across town tomorrow morning with Adecco about a long term contract for a tier 1 help desk; client not disclosed until they decide they want to submit me. I suppose it's movement, but it's not bringing me any closer to having a paycheck before the 15th (cut off between first and second rent late fee) To add insult to injury I got a call a while back that showed up on my CID as Humana, but hung up. I called the number back only to get a worker who apologized that she had mis-dialed her own home number. Somehow I just know the Fates are laughing on that one

And time marches on. These are the runs of bad luck that have broken better men than me. I imagine my time will come though. I hope today has been kind to you and Noah and that you both have a most pleasant evening. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, pleasant Thursday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in good spirits.

I'm sorry you did not receive a job offer from CompuCom. I was hoping you could receive an offer from them as "interim" income until you were able to find a more permanent / long term position. I, too, have heard that "over qualified" feedback. I'm hoping you will hear something POSITIVE from Humana soon, my friend. The good news is that you know Humana's feedback on your phone interview. It is very hard to be patient when you have financial concerns hammering at the door.

I hope your interview went well with Adecco this morning. It is good that you are getting interviews - - this is better than sitting around twiddling your thumbs waiting for the phone to ring or get an e-mail requesting an interview. At least you are getting positive results on your applications - - and this is a reason to have some hope. Please let us know how things went with your interview this morning with Adecco, and I hope you will receive a positive phone call from Humana quickly.

The sun has finally made an appearance which is nice compared to yesterday's very gloomy overcast sky. It's time for me to start getting lunch on the stove, and Noah has come to me letting me know that his tummy is telling him it's time for some niblets in his bowl.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious Theresa and little Tang, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Hello moon_beam. Sunny and warm Thursday greetings to you and your precious Noah. I'm glad to hear the sun has come out and finds you both doing well.

Today was another dead end. Oh, the interview went just fine, and the client is Yum! Brands help desk. The problem is the location as it pertains to the shift. There only one bus that goes out that way and it's an express geared for day shift. And this would be mid to 2nd shift. Meaning that taking the regular bus that runs all day into the night would still require me to walk 3 miles to and from the job site - each way! So, that's another one down the tubes. Coming home I got a VM from a rep at another agency. But when I called her back all she had were very low paying jobs all the way on the other side of town; but she said she'd keep my info if something better comes along. You are correct in that I'm seeing activity on my search, but it's all false starts and dead ends so far (sigh)

I could pick up 60.00/week at the plasma clinic in my neighborhood, but unfortunately I can't go back there without a doctor's note about my Penicillin allergy that I was dumb enough to answer that question with instead of saying no allergies like the first time around. I guess I can try to find another one I can get to on the bus. BTW, I still have not head anything from Humana. Because that one is as close to perfect for me as anything I can think of, how much to you want to bet it will be forever kept out of my reach?

At least Tang and Theresa are doing well, and that's important. I hope today has been kind to you and Noah and that you both have a most peaceful evening. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing, and how your interview went with Adecca. I'm sorry this particular client is not a good match for you transportation-wise, but it is good news that the Adecca rep will continue to keep you as in active search for a job. So it's not a complete loss. It's good that you are being able to have a follow up in-person interview to your phone interviews.

I hope you are able to either correct your "allergy" record or find another plasma clinic that you can get to if you pursue the donation route for additional income. You may be able to get a letter from your doctor at no charge to help rectify your record at the clinic - - which the doctor's office could mail to you.

Need to make a trek to the mailbox. A few days ago I ordered more Laxatone chews for my precious Noah and they were delivered today - - and are waiting in the mailbox for me to get. My precious Noah is watching the birds fly from tree to tree this afternoon.

I hope you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening, my friend. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious Theresa and little Tang, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Hello moon_beam

Actually, it is a total loss. The agency I was referring to that called me was Aerotek; it was they who said they'd keep my info. Adecco has yet to respond to my email about the bad match for transportation, and I doubt they ever will. I did find another clinic I can get downtown on the 18 bus. I will check it out at some point. My Dr. has no idea about my Penicillin allergy. It's just something I got from the person who calls herself my mother a long time ago. My best to you and Noah from Theresa, Tang and me.

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me on this very pleasant Friday afternoon. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I'm glad you have been able to find another plasma clinic you can get to in case you need or want to. I was thinking your doctor could write a letter stating that you do not have any allergies so that you could have that with you if you went back to the plasma clinic that you had mistakenly answered the question about having an allergy to penicillin - - but that is something you would need to decide whether or not it would be beneficial.

A contractor came today to inspect and - - upon insistence - - clean the flue to the wood stove. I will not be using this contractor again. I called the contractor I used last year twice and left a voice mail message each time but never received a return call from them - - which is why I contacted this other chimney contractor. Next year I may need to ask my nifty jiffy contractor for a referral.

After the chimney contractor left I turned my energies to getting caught up on the shredding project that was beginning to get a bit overloaded, and was able to get caught up on that project. Since tomorrow is going to be pleasant temperature-wise outside I may do some yard work chores. It sure is nice to be able to focus on other things now instead of "contractor" projects.

My precious Noah is taking a nap on his lamb's wool cushion as I'm writing to you. Soon I will need to close the big door as it is beginning to feel a bit coolish here in the basement living quarters as the warmth of the sun is now on the west side of the house. Still have the lunch dishes to do, and soon it will be time to be getting my precious Noah dinner in his bowl.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious Theresa and little Tang, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Hello moon_beam. Sunny and warm Friday greetings to you and your precious Noah.

I'm sorry to hear you had difficulties in regard to your chimney, and hope you have better luck with the other contractor. That's a good suggestion about my doctor, but if I did that she'd try to rope me into an appointment and I can't do that w/o insurance.

Today I did not do much in the job search saga; nor did I get any calls or emails (sigh) I am SO tired of this ride, but you knew that already. Once again it would seem that Theresa and Tang are almost literally keeping me alive. I know that w/o me they would not have a chance. Both are doing well BTW.

I hope today was kind to you and Noah and that you both have a most pleasant evening. TTFN

TTT

[DannysMom]

Hello Tom's Dad, and happy Caturday to you, Tang, and Theresa. I hope you're having a nice Saturday with your fur kids. It's in the low 70s here and windy, but I've got the window open for my girls and Mindy is enjoying her bird watching. Shelley is sitting on top of the couch in the living room, watching a little tabby cat on the balcony across from us.

I hope you find a new job soon, hopefully with a good company and benefits.

[Tom's Dad]

Hello DannysMom, and a fine Caturday greeting to you Mindy and Shelley.

Not as cool here, already 80. So no balcony time perhaps until tomorrow morning during laundry which I will only have half as much to do since I've worn none of my "work" clothes this week. Not much of an upshot, but I take what I can get. I just got in a little while ago from the library. I had to return a few books and pick up one on hold. It was on order when I requested it, so I am probably the first to read it. Another small thing, but as I said, I take what I can get.

Smiling at your girls enjoying their afternoon. I hope today is being kind to you all and that you have a most pleasant evening. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, cloudy cool Caturday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

Glad you were able to get your errands done and pick up another book from the library. I hope you find reading your books an opportunity to rest your mind from the labors of finding a job.

Not much happening here today. I was too tired to work outside today and there's a dampness to air as well, so Noah and I are enjoying a quiet low key day together. I do have the lunch dishes to wash and trek to the mailbox to make after awhile - - but that will be the extent of my activity for today. My precious Noah is upstairs at the moment enjoying his after lunch private time.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious Theresa and little Tang, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Hello moon_beam. Warm and sunny Caturday greetings to you and your precious Noah.

Sorry to hear the weather didn't cooperate with your plans to work outdoors. Speaking of which, were you able to find the cement to repair the trellis? In any case, it's good you and your precious boy got to spend some time together.

Note to self on going to the library on a Saturday: Take the 9:52 bus down there and not the 10:52. The change in route leaves a gap during that time that made it to where I was able to walk down the shopping center by me (about 1.5 miles or so) nearly 10 minutes before the bus would have gotten me there. If I'd taken the earlier one I could have picked up the bus ahead of it on its way back from the mall. Yes, reading does help take my mind of the worries some. But I have found I'm reading slower and less now. I guess depression will do that. The book I picked up is the first in the latest series of the Star Trek TNG/DS9 relaunch timeline (Voyager has its own where they return to the Delta quadrant) It was on order when I had it held. So it's literally brand new; I'm the first to read it.

Upon returning home, I was greeted by Lady Theresa and Sgt. Tang. It was already 80 out so no balcony time; perhaps tomorrow morning. Time to clean Tang's ear, insulin shot, etc. I hope today has been kind to you and Noah and that you both have a most peaceful evening. TTFN

TTT

[LoveMyMickey]

Hi Tracy,

Stopping by to wish you, Lady Theresa, and Sgt. Tang a happy Caturday evening. Not much going on, but I do love this pleasant weather, haven't used the AC for several weeks.

Tabby and Smokey both still come around several times a day for food. We always keep a pile of dry food out and sometimes they will eat just a little several times a day. I put out some can food too. I told you I had a Smokey cat years ago, but I don't think I mentioned what he ate. He ate his toy rubber mouse one day and as you might guess, it didn't stay down very long. It didn't seem to bother him. Also at the same time, we had a Tabby. A neighbor gave them to us when they were kittens......Then I got real sick with a high fever, stayed in hospital a few days. I have no idea what my mother did with the cats. She thought maybe I caught something from them.....Well, so much for my cat-tails....

I hope you and furbabies have a cozy night and a blessed Sunday. You are in my thoughts and prayers for life to get better for you......God Bless...

LMM

[Tom's Dad]

Hello LoveMyMickey. I hope you had a great Caturday.

Yes, you did tell me you had a cat named Smokey as a kid, but not about Tabby. I'm so sorry you lost them when you took ill. However, there are few (if any) diseases that humans can get from cats. I guess your mother was doing what she thought best; still very sad though.

I'm glad the the current Smokey and Tabby still come around for your kind hospitality. Hoping you and the neighborhood critters have a great day. Thanks for stopping by. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, pleasant sunny Sunday afternoon greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits. Hope your laundry time was accomplished without any major inconveniences, and perhaps your precious fur tribe was able to enjoy some quality balcony time.

I remember very well the "timing" of the bus schedules for the various routes to and from destinations. It's another example of how minutes, even seconds, can make a difference.

It is a very enjoyable peaceful day here. The temperature has not yet gotten to 70 degrees here, so I don't know if it will ever be warm enough today to try to have the big door open and gated. Still it is very nice having the sunbeams today. Noah is on his bathroom window perch taking a nap in the sunbeams as I'm writing to you. Soon it will be time for me to start getting lunch on the stove warming, and I know my precious little boy will be joining me in the kitchen eagerly anticipating some niblets in his bowl, too. It is during this time that I give him his Laxatone "treats" and he can hardly contain his exuberance as I break the pieces into smaller bits to give it to him out of my hand. He definitely likes the "treats" much better than the paste from the tube.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious Theresa and little Tang, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Hello moon_beam. Rainy Sunday greetings to you and your precious Noah. I'm happy to hear he is well enjoying the sunbeams. It's also good that he enjoys the Laxatone treats that are in reality medicine. Shh, make sure you don't tell him that

Laundry we OK but half the machines had out of order signs on them. Since I had less laundry I just put it all in the front loader. There was a man there just taking his stuff out of the dryers and he made a good recommendation about which was the best dryer to use. Weather was calm and cool at the time, so I allowed balcony time for Theresa and Tang which they both enjoyed.

Not much else going on today. The usual cuddles with Theresa at my side, and Tang on the arm of the couch purring by my head; music to my ears. Time for his cleaning, insulin, and their can food. I hope today has been Kind to you and Noah and that you both have a very blissful evening. TTFN

TTT