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[Tom's Dad]

Well, THAT was a waste of time. I got all the way downtown and got on the Middletown bus. I looked at the map/schedule and realized it would not go down as far as I needed to go. Some of them do, but most do not. Needless to say, I was not able to make that appointment. At least I realized it before I got far away from downtown. I tried calling the agency for almost 2 hours and got a busy signal. I finally did get through though. What a day

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, I am so sorry that the bus connections did not work out for you. And I can so relate to the 2 hour plus commute one way - - been there done that many years ago - - and wouldn't do it again. I hope the person you spoke with at the company was understanding of your predicament, and that the agency working on your behalf for job searches is as well. I understand your disappointment - - a potential job lost. Still, at least you know what the transportation situation is for that type of commute, and can make your decisions accordingly for future referrals.

I hope today is treating you better, my friend. I know your precious Theresa and little Tang will do all they can to make their dad smile again. It's a rainy, gloomy day here, so Noah is taking a nap as I have been working on balancing the checkbook (done!!) and working on quiet time projects. I need to go to the kitchen and start warming something to eat.

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

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

Just sitting here waiting for the maintenance man to (hopefuly?) come fix a leak I have discovered in my 'fridge; got a big bowl under it now. Waking up to half an inch of water under my crisper drawer last 2 mornings was not fun. But at least stuff is keeping cold.

Yeah it was a bust this morning, but at least I didn't get all the way out that way before discovering the problem. I finally did get through to someone at the agency and she seemed to understand. Back to square one (sigh)

Today started out rainy and gray, but has cleared up and there is a nice breeze right now that Tang is soaking up by the sliding doors. Theresa has taken to hiding in the closet lately. I hope it's just a phase. She comes out to eat and drink, and use the litter box. I think it's because I had to evict her form the computer chair a few times. She is getting so sensitive in her older years, bless her heart. Not much else going on right now. Hope you and Noah are well.

[DannysMom]

Hello, Tracy. It sounds like you've had quite a disappointing day, what with the job bust in the morning and your refrigerator leak. Hopefully, maintenance will take care of it today. I'm glad that you have little Tang and Teresa providing comfort and entertainment, and I'm hoping that a good job for you is just around the corner. Have you tried good old fashioned 'networking' for jobs? Sometimes the best way to get a job is through someone you know. I apologize if you've already tried that, just trying to help.

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you DannysMom

I don't have any close friends per se' - but on Facebook they have something called Branchout for job networking. A few of my aquaintances on there have signed up on my profile, and my resume' is posted there as well. Not mention about a dozen other "search" sites. I must get about 20 odd emails a day on my search profiles. The UE office requires six attempts in six weeks for the "review" Six? Try like about 200 and counting over the last 2 months for my part. Nobody came to fix the leak, but it's slowed and the bowl is more than up to the task of keeping the unit dry. Perhaps tomorrow (sigh) Management's sense of prioriries regarding repairs leaves much to be desired around here. Hope you and your fur kids are well. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, sending you, your precious Theresa and little Tang cloudy afternoon greetings from Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I hope you will get your fridge fixed today. I know how frustrating trying to get appliances repaired can be - - both as an apartment resident and as a homeowner.

I was thinking that, if the job in "far away land" had worked out that perhaps you could have found acceptable alternative lodging for you and your precious furkids closer to your job - - perhaps even better lodging but without an incease in rent for the upgrade - - which might have made the commute much easier on a daily basis - - perhaps. But since I'm not at all familiar with the lay of the land, there is the possibility that the job could have been in an area that you would not have wanted to live in. In any case, I continue to hope and pray that very soon you will have a new job with a good employer that offers you financial stability, my friend.

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

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

The job in "far away" land is in one of the wealthiest parts of town. So I doubt any housing there would come cheap. Not to mention these days I can barely scrape 2 nickles together, much less afford a huge undertaking as moving. And the salary would not have helped that any time soon. But, it's a nice thought though. Perhaps I can file it away with my other various day dreams that give me little bit of hope from time to time.

The guy is here working on the 'fridge. He pulled the face off the mechinism in the freezer and has gotten a ton of ice out of it. I hope it's fixable. Hoping this finds you and Noah doing well today. TTFN

TTT

[DannysMom]

Hi Tracy, I hope you get your fridge fixed today. That's the good thing about apartment living, they fix everything for you. I hope that Tang and Teresa are giving you lots of loving and attention. Hang on to those day dreams no matter how silly. Hope keeps us alive, and we need something to hope for and to hang on to.

Mindy has been trying to make friends with Shelley by chasing her, but Shelley gets scared and gives off low growls. It will take a while for the two to become friends.

[leejaye]

Hey Tracey, just getting caught up on your news - I'm sorry about the job, but glad the guy showed up for your fridge! Sending you heaps of good energy to help in the job hunt, give tang and theresa their favourite pats and please accept a hug for yourself , thinking of you TTT, Leejaye

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you DanysMom and leejaye

Today is starting out OK. All the jobs that came into my email I have already applied for or are not a good match. I did get a call out of the blue yesterday from an agency that's looking to fill an entry level computer tech position. Basically unboxing them, setting them up and making sure they are working with the defaults. Phone interview went well I think, and now just waiting to hear back. It would be a nice change of pace from call center. Theresa and Tang are doing OK. Hope all is well with you and your fur kids. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, sunny morning greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in good spirits.

I hope you were able to get your fridge fixed yesterday and that is working normally again. I'm hoping this new job potential may lead to something very positive for you. Please let us know how things go. DannysMom has given you very good words of encouragement: "Hang on to those day dreams no matter how silly. Hope keeps us alive, and we need something to hope for and to hang on to." She is sooooo right.

Had a brief version of stormy weather early yesterday evening, but nothing compared to the 4 hour onslaught of Monday evening, thank goodness. The sun is shining bright and pretty today - - drying up all the dampness so either tomorrow or Friday I will be mowing the front yard again.

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

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

The 'fridge was fixed, it was a clogged condensation line as I suspected (the ice) I have not heard back from that agency from yesterday, not really expecting to either. Either I flubbed the phone interview, or her account manager decided she didn't know what she was doing. It was from out of state and seemed squirrely anyway. I also got another rejection in my email today for another job, the cable company this time. The fact is, I KNOW I'm qualified for these jobs. So perhaps there is something about my resume', or they feel I'm too old; they just want 20 something kids. I guess a 40 something like me is out of luck. It's 2001 all over again I think a new round of depression is under way. I napped for over 3 hours today (deep) have not done that in a while...

No rain here today, just sunny and in the 80s. Theresa and and Tang are the usual. Just another day, another disappointment. I hope that you and Noah are doing well. TTFN

TTT

[leejaye]

Hey Tracey, Just a quick note to tell you I'm thinking of you and sending all the good energy i can to swing that job your way, take care my friend and give the lovely Theresa and Acrobat Tang their favourite pats, and please accept a huge hug for yourself, Leejaye

[Tom's Dad]

Thanks for stopping by leejaye. I hope you and your little man Purzi are doing well.

[moon_beam]

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

I do understand how frustrating and depressing it is to get rejections for jobs you KNOW you are qualified for. I had been going through that for 7 years, Tracy, trying to change jobs from the abominable venomous snake pit of my previous employer. The difference between us is that YOU are still a young man with many years of GOOD employment ahead of you. So I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers that one day - - very very very soon - - you will get a call for a job that will be THE PERFECT one for you. Just keep doing what you're doing, Tracy.

Today has been a busy one mowing the front yard. I had to do the entire front yard today so it took a little over 2 hours which included 3 or 4 rests in the cool of the garage. I'm not a youngster anymore, but I'm glad the time outs help me to get the job done. The deer were in the back yard this morning but I guess the sound of the mower in the front yard frightened them. I'm sorry about that. Hopefully they will still feel safe to some back again.

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

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

Glad you were able to get the mowing done; I'm sure the deer will come back because yours is a "safe place". In your opinion I am young, but not so I am finding in the eyes of many employers. I got another email on a job I posted for that wants to do the "click words to describe you as opposed to how others expect" Today. Remember when shrinks used to say there are no wrong answers on those? Not anymore. I imagine I have another rejection in the pipes.

Oh, remember that grant scam I was almost a victim of that Cat Mom's post saved me from? Well, now they are coming at me in the mail from the job search sites as employment offers. They send a check and say spend this much at this store, this much at another as a mystery shopper. Keep X amount for yourself and send back the rest. Sound familiar? Both checks were drawn on supposedly US banks with Canadian post marks. I mean job search sites? How low can people get? I tore them up. I got a call from some such group wanting me to sell insurance. Poor thing was obviously reading from a script and nervous as all get out. Oh well, at least she has a job.

Yesterday I got a memo (we all did) on the door saying they may enter to inspect ceilings, sliding doors and windows tomorrow. From my time here that's code for we want to catch somebody doing something wrong. I just hope it's not me for those emails I sent a while back. I made the mistake of sending to the generic address instead of the manager directly. And it would not surprise me if the owner got mad and is looking for a way to get rid of me. I hope not, I don't need that right now.

I hope you and Noah are doing well. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, pleasant sunny Friday morning greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I hope your apartment inspection goes okay today. When I rented there were periodic inspections then, too. Unless you have done something drastic to the inside structure I doubt you will be at risk for eviction. The good news is that you will be there on site to see what the inspectors do instead of having to wait until you get home from work or errands. Please let us know how things go.

Yeah, those scamming spammers are the pits. And if you block one address you get the same junk from another one - - block that one and the game goes on and on - - unless you know how to set e-mail filters that block certain types of spam. Anymore when I see an e-mail that I don't recognize I delete it.

Unfortunately more and more employers are using "personality profiling" for hiring employees. My ex-employer is doing that, along with every other job vacancy I had applied to. The thing is that goes both ways. I continue to hope and pray that you will receive a POSTIVE response from a vacancy you have applied for that is the RIGHT match for you - - not just a job out of desperation (although I DO understand that as well).

Not much going on here today. Am doing some laundry and have the big door open and gated so Noah and I can enjoy the sounds and songs of the woodland critters. The locusts have been continually singing for at least a couple of weeks now 24 / 7. Thank you for your encouragement about the deer - - I do so enjoy seeing them come inside the fence and feel so at ease. I wish there would come a time when they would feel comfortable staying while I worked outside. Perhaps in time - -

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

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

I hope you're right about the inspection. But it's not even been 3 weeks since I sent those emails about the neighbors (And I was not remotely nice) Management here is very vindictive. The spammers are not sending that stuff to my email but to my actual postal mail. Can't "block" that. I assume they are getting my info from my resume' on the job boards. Speaking of which, I got the new hard copies. Thank you so much!

Not much going on here; Theresa and Tang seem to be doing OK. Hope you and Noah are well. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, so glad you received your updated resumes. I hope they bring you good fortune. Junk mail - - ugh. Yeah, the only thing you can do with that is shred it. Sorry you having this annoyance to contend with.

One load of laundry done perhaps I'll try to get another load going in a bit. That will leave the comforter left to do -- another day.

Once again, my friend, I hope today is treating you, your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, and that you and your precious fur tribe will have a very peaceful and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, and of your precious furkids. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

It would appear someone else was the target of management's "inspection" I always know that they are after someone when the memo starts with we "may" be entering your apartment listing several buildings that there is no way they could inspect in the course of a single workday. Just glad it wasn't me. The resumes look great, thanks again.

Not much else going on. The kittles are restless because they know it's getting close to can food time. Sigh, where does the time go. This is now the longest I have been out of work in 5 1/2 years. Hopefully that will change. I can only hope and pray. Hope you and Noah are well. TTFN

TTT

*UPDATE* Looks like I spoke too soon on the inspection. They will be back 05/21 with an office staff member is tow (sigh)