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[Ransomed by Fire]

nope

TNPTP is thinking about making some blueberry jam tonight.

[Kat's Mom]

Nope - not on my agenda

TNPTP taught a class this week

[Ransomed by Fire]

nope

TNPTP has been given a lot of food by someone who is moving out of state and doesn't want to carry it all with them.

[Kat's Mom]

No, but lucky you!

TNPTP is thinking about baking Christmas cookies

[Karen Elizabeth]

Not quite yet, but probably in a little while


TNPTP has sent off quite a few cards so far, phew!!

[Kat's Mom]

Not a one

TNPTP made Alaska Smoked Salmon Dip for a potluck and people raved about it!

[Saralaya]

Nope...... but it sounds good!

TNPTP keeps losing track of this game!!

[dana01]

Kind of sort of...just been so busy I don't know whether to scratch my watch or wind my butt!


Tnptp made Christmas cookies all day

[Kat's Mom]

No... just don't have the energy after work.

TNPTP needs to be at work tomorrow by 6:00am!

[Karen Elizabeth]

Can I have some?


TNPTP is working out retrenchment packages

[Kat's Mom]

No, sorry to hear it.

TNPTP had to lookup the word "Retrenchment" to be sure of its definition.

"Retrenchment is something akin to downsizing. When a company or government goes through retrenchment, it reduces outgoing money or expenditures or redirects focus in an attempt to become more financially solvent. Many companies that are being pressured by stockholders or have had flagging profit reports may resort to retrenchment to shore up their operations and make them more profitable. Although retrenchment is most often used in countries throughout the world to refer to layoffs, it can also label the more general tactic of cutting back and downsizing."

[Saralaya]

Kat's Mom wrote:
No, sorry to hear it.

TNPTP had to lookup the word "Retrenchment" to be sure of its definition.

"Retrenchment is something akin to downsizing. When a company or government goes through retrenchment, it reduces outgoing money or expenditures or redirects focus in an attempt to become more financially solvent. Many companies that are being pressured by stockholders or have had flagging profit reports may resort to retrenchment to shore up their operations and make them more profitable. Although retrenchment is most often used in countries throughout the world to refer to layoffs, it can also label the more general tactic of cutting back and downsizing."

Thank you KM!! I WOULD have had to look it up.....but you did it for me!

TNPTP was shocked to find that the temperature had dropped almost 15 degrees in the two hours she was at a meeting this evening and it was COLD!!

[Ransomed by Fire]

No, it's actually still pretty warm here.

TNPTP is just now discovering the beauty of a stovetop grill.

[Karen Elizabeth]

No, I've never had one, but I'm gald that you're enjoying it!!!


lol, I'm often surprised at how terminology differs between countries, how I'll use a phrase (or you guys will), that seems so commonplace it never occurs to you that others wont be familiar with it!!! Yes, in this case, its lay-offs, miners, and our labouring crew down there, they will all be paid off since this leg of the project has come to an end. Horrible time of year for it but is there ever a good time. Plus its scary stuff legal-wise, very easy for the employer not to get it 100% right, no matter how careful you are, and face legal action


TNPTP increasingly does not enjoy endless admin work

[Saralaya]

Oh yes.... WAY too much admin type work was one thing which led to my decision to retire.....

TNPTP is having back pain today

(my back goes into spasm occasionally....hasn't happened in quite awhile, thankfully, because it's REALLY uncomfortable..... )