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East Side Digger

our prayers are with you and your family Terry
Tue, 09/06/2005 - 9:17 PM Permalink
THX 1138



A gas station in Stockbridge, Ga., posts prices for gasoline from $5.87 to $6.07 per gallon Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe)
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 4:38 AM Permalink
ares

our prayers are with you and your family Terry

as are ours.

Just here in the last few days she's been in the hospital with an accelerated heartbeat and a new condition of dementia.

on the bright side of that, those aren't necessarily fatal conditions. the heartbeat (which i'd assume is the more worrysome of the two conditions) ought to be easily treated.

all the pain around here lately makes mine and tc's problem of sifting through 220 pieces of marble to find 75 good ones to use in the bathroom look like its a minor inconvenience. of course, we still need about 35-40 more tiles for the project in the right shade. (oh, and the 145 tiles we rejected will be going back to the home depot. no way am i gonna keep $600 worth of crap).
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 6:25 AM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Thoughts and prayers with you and your loved ones Terry.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 6:27 AM Permalink
treasure chest

So sorry Terry and Inks...what a difficult time. We will continue to pray for you guys...

Otis and Payme... sometimes there is little you can say but know that your prayers and love are a comfort. So sorry that you are going through this - it is hard to be away from the people you love when there is a crisis

Feel almost guilty posting this but figure the cooler needs a little good news. My dad was released from the hospital on Friday and is home doing well. Thank god he is expected to fully recover. Thank you all so much for your prayers, wishes and egrams... the warm support really does help.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 7:35 AM Permalink
OTiS

GOod news is always a good thing TC. We're happy to hear it!
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 7:37 AM Permalink
OT

Good news, TC! I miss eating lunch with him.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 7:39 AM Permalink
Redbear

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your really expensive crap, Ares.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 9:06 AM Permalink
Redbear

That was in reference to the 600 bucks of crap, not Terry's prayers. Still trying to figure out how to post here
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 9:23 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

Glad to hear some good news at last TC
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 10:25 AM Permalink
ares

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your really expensive crap, Ares.

well, that makes one person who's praying for the excess tile :smile:
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 10:51 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Glad to hear the good news TC.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 1:11 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Now back to the bad....

We had a plant wide meeting today. The management decided to "out scorce" all our work. They will stop producing everything on Nov 11th. The plant will copletly close on Dec 6th. My last day is Nov 11th. We are the companies only plant.

Union busters! Bastards. Looks like no severance pay for union members. Of course the office people get theirs. :angry:
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 1:15 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I hope the union starts a boycott on White Rain.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 1:17 PM Permalink
Clue Master

That sucks big time 3M. I've been there before - it bites but you pick yourself up and move on. Just be sure to start jumping now on finding a new job since you'll have your co-workers as competitors out there. Good luck.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 1:23 PM Permalink
Clue Master

On a different note - Hey TMK & M2K, you haven't made your football picks yet. The spread has been posted if that's what you were waiting for. I picked all the favored teams except 2. Not bad for picking blind. I decided to keep my underdogs though. Unfortunately that's why I'm usually at the bottom of the pack. Good luck
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 1:27 PM Permalink
KITCH

hmmm....I wonder if I should put money on the saints.....
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 1:34 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

I thought I had more time to pick this. I went to go make my picks, and I was 5 minutes late. I picked all the favorites, except for Arizona to beat the Giants. This sucks!
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 2:09 PM Permalink
KITCH

fav. backers...lame
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 2:12 PM Permalink
Clue Master

5 minutes late?

The first game isn't until tomorrow. I don't know why they would close down the deadline today. It was usually 5 minutes before the first game of the week. I'll look to see if it's some kind of preference I can change.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 2:35 PM Permalink
OT

Hey CM. My Jeep is 44 miles from turning over to 100,000 miles. What's the drill? I stop the car, get out, have a drink and get someone to take my picture? Is that how it works? Guess I'll have to stay off the interstate.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 2:43 PM Permalink
me2

funny, mine just roled over 115,000

I was thinking about it just thismorning of when I stopped to take the photo at 69,000 miles :wink:
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 2:45 PM Permalink
becksie

Sad...it seems it's the old Hamm's brewery that's on fire today...
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:11 PM Permalink
becksie

So IGH AND Burnsville both have hunts going this weekend? Hmmm
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:12 PM Permalink
KITCH

grrrr...I'm busy as can be this weekend...
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:13 PM Permalink
becksie

what does that have to do with anything? I have a ton of stuff going on, too, but will try to grab a few hours here and there
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:15 PM Permalink
becksie

I'm gonna mow my lawn today in preparation!
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:16 PM Permalink
becksie

in fact, I'd better get out there...Cya later, coolers
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:17 PM Permalink
Clue Master

So IGH AND Burnsville both have hunts going this weekend

Kewell! :cool: I have tons of things to do too bud you don't see me whining :eyeroll:

the old Hamm's brewery that's on fire today

Damn! :frown: Did anyone hear what was on fire down towards Eden Prairie earlier today?
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:25 PM Permalink
KITCH

dude...I'm going to be out of town...

helping my parents move again...damn this is starting to suck
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:29 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Yuk - I guess so. Sorry. Becksie & I will bring at least one of them home for ya duuude. :confused:
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:30 PM Permalink
me2

Becksie is my date- take a number
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:31 PM Permalink
KITCH

mucky will hunt i'm sure
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:33 PM Permalink
me2

watching the news now --that sucks!

fire looks contained but they say its not just yet

I almost was gonna drive over there

The fire looks to be on the Swede Hollow side

Old Carpenters Shop :frown: :frown: :frown:
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:40 PM Permalink
Pay Me

Fire burns at St. Paul brewery

Fire has broken out at the Stroh's Brewery in St. Paul. The building is also known as the old Hamm's Brewery. Multiple fire crews are fighting the 2 alarm fire at 707 East Minnehaha Avenue. Thick black smoke can be seen rising over the skyline. No word on any injuries
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:45 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I was thinking she could take one hunt and I could take the other. Which one are you guys hunting first?
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:50 PM Permalink
Big G

THAT'S what i saw!! i saw the big cloud of smoke while on my way to the fair to pick up my artwork.

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED!!!!

unfortunately, i didn't win people's choice. the very detailed ceramic boot that was displayed by the front of the building won. it WAS an amazing piece, but come on...i gotta have more friends than that guy!! :smile:
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:52 PM Permalink
Big G

and i wish terry, inks and inks' mother peace. it's a difficult thing to find, especially in very trying times. i am thinking of you.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 3:58 PM Permalink
Terry

Thanks all for the kind words, the prayers and the thoughts.

TC - Good news about your dad!

Ares and TC - You will survive the tile ordeal...hope you find the right pieces. Remodeling is such a can of worms, isn't it?
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 4:21 PM Permalink
Terry

3m - That does suck. Outsourcing is being heard more and more often - and usually to another country like India where labor is cheaper.

The good part is you have some time to get some guidance from displaced workers and get your resume in order.

Best of luck to you as you adjust to the whole situation.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 4:23 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Thank you all. I will survive. There is life after. I just have to find another job is all.

Just have to count the blessings I do have.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 4:25 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I'm just really glad I didn't buy the riverfront property I looked at this weekend. :eek:
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 4:29 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Do you know what they're going to do with your building?
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 4:42 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I changed the preferences TMK & M2K so you can get your picks in on time. You'll need to do it before tomorrow night's game though. They changed the default on me this year. Sorry about that. :sheepish:
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 4:46 PM Permalink
THX 1138

unfortunately, i didn't win people's choice.

Well they're just stupid poo poo heads. You're our peoples choice!
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 5:08 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

They said they are going to auction off the equipment and then they are not sure what to do with the building. They mentioned selling or renting. Interested? It only needs a 10 million dollar roof.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 5:58 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Jordis is gone. There goes St Pauls dreams for "Rock Star"
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 5:58 PM Permalink
ares

Thick black smoke can be seen rising over the skyline. No word on any injuries

this must be the day for fires. i came so close to calling 911 on my way home from work this afternoon about a pickup truck on fire on 35e just north of 494. i would have called, except i saw a cop arriving on the scene in my rear view mirror.
Wed, 09/07/2005 - 6:56 PM Permalink