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Shawnee123 · 02-12-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Shawnee, for what it's worth, I would double-check with your sister-in-law if I were you. It sounds like more than one person is acting as if they expect you to come. There may not have even been formal invitations other than a corporate email, and of course you don't have an email address with the old workplace anymore... If you don't want to put your sis-in-law on the spot, just casually ask her to say hi to everyone there for you, and that will give her the chance to either say nothing, or ask you what the hell you mean because of course you're coming, right?

Thank you. I thought about this, then thought I think I'd rather not go anyway. It was something I had looked forward to, but the idea of perhaps being not welcome made me think about people asking me questions "how's it going?" and me playing down the fact that I love where I am now, and it's 10 times better. I would graciously say, as I've said all along, that I am eternally grateful for what I learned there, the friends I made, the fact that it was a fluke that I even started in this field because of a little ad in the paper when I was working at the Country Club because I had my last of tech positions in crappy little companies.

I am grateful. I am happier.

I just don't want to detract from the event, though I know a lot of people go out of obligation. I was one of the few who went every year even if it wasn't me or a close friend being honored.

And I think I would have received something, in the way of invitation; my sis in law knows how to get ahold of me, and if you're not an honoree or a guest, you buy your meal.

More than anything, I just know my boss hates these kinds of things but will go out of duty, and I would have loved to see the look on her face when sis in law reads the letter. She'll love it. That's cool for me.

Cloud · 02-12-2009, 07:33 PM

my blood pressure was high when I went to the doctor today. Never had a problem with it before.

jinx · 02-12-2009, 07:37 PM

Maybe go check it yourself at the drugstore a few time... see if it was an anomaly?

Pie · 02-12-2009, 07:57 PM

Did you have your feet on the floor, Cloud? When docs or nurses take it, you're often up on the table with your feet dangling. That can raise your pressure by 10-15 points, iirc. If it's a one-time thing, there's really not much to worry about.

This site has a list of more things that can affect the reading:

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Not sitting quietly.
Not sitting quietly for 3 minutes.
Waiting too long before taking it.
Feet not flat on floor (dangling or legs crossed).
Back not supported.
Use of nicotine, alcohol, or caffeine within 30 minutes prior.
Rolled up sleeve (compresses arm).
Clothing still on arm.
Bladder full (urinary that is).
Incorrect size cuff (usually too small).
Cuff not positioned properly (edges must be aligned, 1 inch above bend of elbow).
Incorrect arm (the right upper arm is the correct place to take BP). Not the forearm, nor the wrist, nor the finger.
Arm not relaxed.
Arm not supported.
Arm not at heart level. Allowed to be straight down.
Talking (either operator or patient).

Cloud · 02-12-2009, 08:21 PM

hope it is an anomaly--doc didn't seem to concerned about it. I'm getting my cholesterol checked, a gyn exam, and a colon cancer screening coming up, too. joy.

I'll be good for a while and see if it comes up high again.

I told him no mamo this year 'cause of the healing nipple piercing.

02-12-2009, 08:46 PM

Today, aside from the same old same (trying to get over a broken heart by not talking to object of love/best friend) also my back and my elbow hurt. Suckage.

classicman · 02-12-2009, 08:51 PM

Sorry Tiki

capnhowdy · 02-12-2009, 09:26 PM

My groin is shaved as a result of the angioplasty. I will most probably have a new partner this weekend.

WWUD?

All these years I've never not had pubic hair.

How do you wimmens feel about it?
Are there a lot of guys that shave now?

lookout123 · 02-12-2009, 09:30 PM

No worries. you're just keeping up with the manscaping.

Cloud · 02-12-2009, 09:40 PM

ooh. sexy!

and be honest about the explanation.

Shawnee123 · 02-13-2009, 02:42 PM

This is funny:

After all I put myself through, I just found out my ex boss isn't even attending the dinner! LOL...letter was written in vain. Oh well...

I thought she'd be kind of obligated to go.

Good thing: my best friend applied for a job here. It's basically the state counterpart to my federal reporting duties, but they won't make hers a professional position like they did mine, it will still be classified. Still, they'll pay her more than she makes in the hellhole, and she won't have to be stressed out 24/7. I hope she gets it! We can carpool.

TheMercenary · 02-13-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capnhowdy

My groin is shaved as a result of the angioplasty. I will most probably have a new partner this weekend.

WWUD?

All these years I've never not had pubic hair.

How do you wimmens feel about it?
Are there a lot of guys that shave now?

It grows back. Maybe.

Clodfobble · 02-13-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by capnhowdy

How do you wimmens feel about it?
Are there a lot of guys that shave now?

Tell her about the angioplasty. You'll get a sympathy/nurturing bonus.

Radar · 02-13-2009, 04:31 PM

Lost the house I was trying to buy, lost my job, my wife and daughter are on the other side of the planet, and I'm trying to find a job, but finding very little luck so far because there are few jobs and every job out there has 10,000 people applying for it.

Clodfobble · 02-13-2009, 04:42 PM

Didn't you have a dream of moving to Vietnam someday and opening a restaurant? Maybe now's the perfect time.

02-12-2009, 07:33 PM	#3257
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	my blood pressure was high when I went to the doctor today. Never had a problem with it before. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

02-12-2009, 07:37 PM	#3258
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Maybe go check it yourself at the drugstore a few time... see if it was an anomaly? __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

02-12-2009, 08:21 PM	#3260
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	hope it is an anomaly--doc didn't seem to concerned about it. I'm getting my cholesterol checked, a gyn exam, and a colon cancer screening coming up, too. joy. I'll be good for a while and see if it comes up high again. I told him no mamo this year 'cause of the healing nipple piercing. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

02-12-2009, 08:51 PM	#3262
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Sorry Tiki __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

02-12-2009, 09:26 PM	#3263
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	My groin is shaved as a result of the angioplasty. I will most probably have a new partner this weekend. WWUD? All these years I've never not had pubic hair. How do you wimmens feel about it? Are there a lot of guys that shave now? __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

02-12-2009, 08:46 PM	#3261
Tiki Guest Posts: n/a	Today, aside from the same old same (trying to get over a broken heart by not talking to object of love/best friend) also my back and my elbow hurt. Suckage.

02-12-2009, 09:30 PM	#3264
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	No worries. you're just keeping up with the manscaping. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

02-12-2009, 09:40 PM	#3265
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	ooh. sexy! and be honest about the explanation. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

02-13-2009, 02:42 PM	#3266
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	This is funny: After all I put myself through, I just found out my ex boss isn't even attending the dinner! LOL...letter was written in vain. Oh well... I thought she'd be kind of obligated to go. Good thing: my best friend applied for a job here. It's basically the state counterpart to my federal reporting duties, but they won't make hers a professional position like they did mine, it will still be classified. Still, they'll pay her more than she makes in the hellhole, and she won't have to be stressed out 24/7. I hope she gets it! We can carpool. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-13-2009, 04:31 PM	#3269
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Lost the house I was trying to buy, lost my job, my wife and daughter are on the other side of the planet, and I'm trying to find a job, but finding very little luck so far because there are few jobs and every job out there has 10,000 people applying for it. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

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