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Title: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 12:06:51 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had toothpaste, and now it is time for you to post until the toothpaste in their eye cows come home.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 12:07:42 AM
And the word of the day is: SWASHBUCKLER!
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Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 12:11:47 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.  Dino reminded me to add something to the notes - which I have.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:12:44 AM
First post after BK.
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Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:13:19 AM
And a Very Happy Birthday to DR Larry!! :D
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:26:21 AM
Over the last year at my work, we've been doing a classification and compensation study.  The recommendations have been announced and people who are adversely affected by the recommendations can appeal.  It's been recommended that my position be affected, so I'm going to appeal.  I know that I have some pretty convincing arguments. ;)
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:31:19 AM
Anyway, the appeal is due by Friday. I know what I'm going to say, but I just need to write it all down.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 01:08:48 AM
If anyone wants to know who won AGT, click here for the first AGT performance of the act that went on to win:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDPdRYF7hTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDPdRYF7hTQ)
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 01:15:36 AM
And this is the performance on last night's final results show where each of the finalists got to perform with a famous person:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm2Rj8Lo21s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm2Rj8Lo21s)
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 01:19:19 AM
And now, I'm off to bed.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: ChasSmith on September 19, 2019, 04:24:19 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: ChasSmith on September 19, 2019, 04:25:18 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR ELMORE!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: ChasSmith on September 19, 2019, 04:27:44 AM
On this day, I am celebrating DR Elmore’s birthday by seeing about an oil change this morning and having a final dress preview of Cabaret tonight.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 04:51:07 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 04:53:41 AM
BK, this curmudgeon thanks for for the hearty birthday wishes!  I never thought I'd live to see 40, much less 74, but I expected to be dead by 40 if I stayed in Ohio.  I'm aiming for 75 just to disappoint my critics.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 04:54:02 AM
And a Very Happy Birthday to DR Larry!! :D

Thank you, DR George!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 04:54:42 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR ELMORE!

Thank you, DR ChasSmith!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 04:56:32 AM
I slept well until 2:00 or so - my usual 4-hour period of good sleep before the pains return - and the remainder of the night was the usual hell.  I'm still hunting that missing bottle of drugs.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 04:57:50 AM
Around 9:00 I will call physical therapy to see if my HMO's approval has landed.  If not, I will not go in since I must wait for the approval.  I hope it's there.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 04:58:51 AM
Tonight, Joshie, John Bell, Rob Berman, and several others are taking me to dinner at Cafe Frida.  I am really looking forward to that.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 05:05:29 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 05:06:18 AM
Happy birthday, Larry. May you year be filled with happiness and good fortune!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: ChasSmith on September 19, 2019, 05:54:40 AM
I can’t wait to hear what kind of celebration plans the kitties have up their collective sleeve!
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 19, 2019, 05:55:19 AM
BTW, greetings from the car place.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 06:08:48 AM
Happy birthday, Larry. May you year be filled with happiness and good fortune!

Thanks, DR JohnG!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 06:09:42 AM
I can’t wait to hear what kind of celebration plans the kitties have up their collective sleeve!

You should know by now: it's not about me; it's all about them!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 06:42:41 AM
Happiest of birthdays to my talented friend who is also from the midwest and has three kitties and lives in the Big Apple.....DR ELMORE......
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 06:44:31 AM
We sold a total of 121 tickets - including season tickets - to our performance last night....the house seats 198....and we had a total of 91 people in the audience.....two of whom left at intermission....

And of course there are the two ladies standing on the porch at intermission saying that it certainly isn't as good as SHREK.....everything can't be SHREK.....SHREK was soooooo good!!!!!

Ugh.....
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 06:45:05 AM
My sister and I are going to Aldi's this morning....that will be fun.  I always stock up on canned goods!

Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 06:45:21 AM
I shall have to consider the TOD and narrow it down.....
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 06:54:01 AM
Over the last year at my work, we've been doing a classification and compensation study.  The recommendations have been announced and people who are adversely affected by the recommendations can appeal.  It's been recommended that my position be affected, so I'm going to appeal.  I know that I have some pretty convincing arguments. ;)

Oh no.  MEGA VIBES YOU WIN YOUR APPEAL.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 06:58:27 AM
DR TCB I understand your reaction to not being nominated.  You deserved it making it all the more difficult for you.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 07:00:18 AM
Happiest of birthdays to my talented friend who is also from the midwest and has three kitties and lives in the Big Apple.....DR ELMORE......

Thanks, DR JRand69!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 07:01:26 AM
Tonight, Joshie, John Bell, Rob Berman, and several others are taking me to dinner at Cafe Frida.  I am really looking forward to that.

Have a great time 😊
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 08:07:15 AM
Over the last year at my work, we've been doing a classification and compensation study.  The recommendations have been announced and people who are adversely affected by the recommendations can appeal.  It's been recommended that my position be affected, so I'm going to appeal.  I know that I have some pretty convincing arguments. ;)

Oh no.  MEGA VIBES YOU WIN YOUR APPEAL.

And more vibes, George.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 08:31:59 AM
DR ELMORE shares his birthday with Miss Frances Farmer.....
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 08:35:21 AM
DR TCB I will be in the same boat, I am sure when the nominations for the Upstage Award are announced later this month.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 08:35:58 AM
TOD:

I once brushed my teeth with Brylcreem which was a horrifying experience.....the tube looked like toothpaste to a sleepy me.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 08:36:16 AM
DR CHAS SMITH what's happening at the Car Place.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 08:36:51 AM
Vibes for DR GEORGE.....I don't like it when people who have never done your job decide how you should DO your job.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jrand74 on September 19, 2019, 08:37:13 AM
Dinner sounds like it's going to be fun DR ELMORE.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 08:51:16 AM
DR elmore,

(https://media.tenor.com/images/24312d24eaddc1f4f3db9e8645d6300a/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 08:52:50 AM
TOD:

I once brushed my teeth with Brylcreem which was a horrifying experience.....the tube looked like toothpaste to a sleepy me.

YUCK!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 08:53:37 AM
Vibes for DR GEORGE.....I don't like it when people who have never done your job decide how you should DO your job.

At least he can appeal the decision.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Ginny on September 19, 2019, 10:02:56 AM
Thursday afternoon greetings!  Back from a long breakfast visit with Rebecca.  In 4 hours I will pick up a different Rebecca to go out to dinner before proceeding to Dayton for tonight’s book group meeting.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Ginny on September 19, 2019, 10:03:44 AM
Happiest of birthdays to dear DR Elmore!  I hope you get some mail from us today...
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 10:48:36 AM
DR ELMORE shares his birthday with Miss Frances Farmer.....

And Twiggy!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 10:49:43 AM
DR elmore,

(https://media.tenor.com/images/24312d24eaddc1f4f3db9e8645d6300a/tenor.gif)

Thank you, DR Jane, for such a festive card!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 10:50:22 AM
Happiest of birthdays to dear DR Elmore!  I hope you get some mail from us today...

Thank you, DR Ginny!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 10:52:22 AM
I was convinced physical therapy was at 11:00 today, but it was 11:30.  Around 10:15 leaving the apartment became a major  effort, which was a mess, and I ended up taking a taxi for no reason at all.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 11:04:24 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 11:12:19 AM
I was convinced physical therapy was at 11:00 today, but it was 11:30.  Around 10:15 leaving the apartment became a major  effort, which was a mess, and I ended up taking a taxi for no reason at all.

Darn.  I hope PT helped.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 11:13:26 AM
I went to coffee this morning with a group of women from our building.  It is nice that we get together once in awhile.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: FJL on September 19, 2019, 11:41:30 AM
Happy Happy birthday, Larry! 
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Post by: FJL on September 19, 2019, 11:42:31 AM
George - Hoping what you write accomplishes what you need it to.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:24:31 PM
Tonight, Joshie, John Bell, Rob Berman, and several others are taking me to dinner at Cafe Frida.  I am really looking forward to that.

Hope you have a great time, Larry!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:26:09 PM
Over the last year at my work, we've been doing a classification and compensation study.  The recommendations have been announced and people who are adversely affected by the recommendations can appeal.  It's been recommended that my position be affected, so I'm going to appeal.  I know that I have some pretty convincing arguments. ;)

Oh no.  MEGA VIBES YOU WIN YOUR APPEAL.

Thanks, Jane!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:26:28 PM
Over the last year at my work, we've been doing a classification and compensation study.  The recommendations have been announced and people who are adversely affected by the recommendations can appeal.  It's been recommended that my position be affected, so I'm going to appeal.  I know that I have some pretty convincing arguments. ;)

Oh no.  MEGA VIBES YOU WIN YOUR APPEAL.

And more vibes, George.

Thanks, John!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:28:06 PM
Vibes for DR GEORGE.....I don't like it when people who have never done your job decide how you should DO your job.

Thanks, Jrand!  But it's not so much someone else deciding how I should do my job, but someone else thinking they know WHAT I do in my job, which is probably why the outside consulting firm decided to downgrade my job...because they don't have all the information. :P
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:29:42 PM
Vibes for DR GEORGE.....I don't like it when people who have never done your job decide how you should DO your job.

At least he can appeal the decision.

Yup!  And I shall!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:31:10 PM
PAGE THREE DANCE!!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:31:16 PM
I was convinced physical therapy was at 11:00 today, but it was 11:30.  Around 10:15 leaving the apartment became a major  effort, which was a mess, and I ended up taking a taxi for no reason at all.

Darn.  I hope PT helped.

DITTO!!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 12:31:23 PM
George - Hoping what you write accomplishes what you need it to.

Thanks, Fred!  So do I!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: ChasSmith on September 19, 2019, 12:48:12 PM
DR CHAS SMITH what's happening at the Car Place.

Oil change, which was very nicely accomplished in short order.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: ChasSmith on September 19, 2019, 12:49:45 PM
Tonight, Joshie, John Bell, Rob Berman, and several others are taking me to dinner at Cafe Frida.  I am really looking forward to that.

That's an outstanding group of people there. Have an amazingly good evening!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 01:16:23 PM
DR Ginny, your birthday card was in today's mail.  That's perfect timing.

Thank you so much!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 01:17:33 PM
I also received an interesting piece of mail from the attorney for my late publicist friend Bob Ullman's estate.  I'm a beneficiary in Bob's will.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 01:32:55 PM
Justin Bridges was the librarian looking after my Miami University collection.  I had hoped to go back last summer and help him with DR Ginny get it in order.  I just now learned that he died on Aug. 2 from colon cancer.  I am in shock.  He was a really good man.  I will miss him.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Laura on September 19, 2019, 02:01:25 PM
Happy Birthday, Dear Elmore!
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Post by: Laura on September 19, 2019, 02:02:33 PM
My birthday wish for you is that you find your Tramadol. It's pretty ok stuff, if you take it with ibuprofen.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Laura on September 19, 2019, 02:03:03 PM
I like your friend Justin's bow tie. He had very good taste.
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Post by: Laura on September 19, 2019, 02:03:52 PM
Today was a baking day at the church. There was some reporter who showed up as I was cleaning up the kitchen. I got out before he asked to talk to me. I don't need no reporters.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 02:20:14 PM
Back from picking up Xerox, which was not even begun - I brought it in noon yesterday and they were so appreciative that I could wait until noon today and yet there it sat - so they did it while I waited - annoying but done, at least.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 02:21:35 PM
Ended up at Jerry's for the fourth and final time this week - chicken tenders were underdone and like biting into rubber - I almost vomited on the ground and back they went, replaced by a bowl of chili - which was very good for about a third of it, but naturally I kept eating (I left some, believe me) and now I feel completely gross.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 02:21:50 PM
Picked up one package and now I can relax until callbacks.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 02:22:59 PM
Happy Birthday, Dear Elmore!

Thank you, DR Laura!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 02:35:41 PM
Justin Bridges was the librarian looking after my Miami University collection.  I had hoped to go back last summer and help him with DR Ginny get it in order.  I just now learned that he died on Aug. 2 from colon cancer.  I am in shock.  He was a really good man.  I will miss him.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5895.0;attach=9469)

I'm so sorry, Larry.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: vixmom on September 19, 2019, 03:17:43 PM
Happy Borthday, Elmore! Sending you love and hugs!!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 19, 2019, 03:18:27 PM
Sending strongest vibes to George that you win your appeal
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 19, 2019, 03:20:07 PM
Happy Borthday, Elmore! Sending you love and hugs!!!

Thank you, DR vixmom!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 03:25:29 PM
Vibes for DR GEORGE.....I don't like it when people who have never done your job decide how you should DO your job.

Thanks, Jrand!  But it's not so much someone else deciding how I should do my job, but someone else thinking they know WHAT I do in my job, which is probably why the outside consulting firm decided to downgrade my job...because they don't have all the information. :P

If the downgrade holds would it reduce your salary?

I gather you were given the reasons your job was downgraded and are able to see what they are missing in their evaluation.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 03:26:26 PM
I also received an interesting piece of mail from the attorney for my late publicist friend Bob Ullman's estate.  I'm a beneficiary in Bob's will.

This is very nice of him to remember you.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 03:27:21 PM
Justin Bridges was the librarian looking after my Miami University collection.  I had hoped to go back last summer and help him with DR Ginny get it in order.  I just now learned that he died on Aug. 2 from colon cancer.  I am in shock.  He was a really good man.  I will miss him.

This is sad. 
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 03:28:12 PM
Today was a baking day at the church. There was some reporter who showed up as I was cleaning up the kitchen. I got out before he asked to talk to me. I don't need no reporters.

;D
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 03:32:15 PM
Sending strongest vibes to George that you win your appeal

Thanks, Vixmom!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 03:40:01 PM
We had a nice long video chat with Bryan today.  He played the beautiful banjo he made.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 03:51:56 PM
My sympathies on your loss, Elmore.
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Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 03:52:42 PM
A very long and jerky day at work.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 03:53:31 PM
Too many people wanted a piece of me, and there weren’t enough pieces to around.
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Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 03:53:47 PM
Let’s party on ...
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Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 03:54:04 PM
Four!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 04:09:20 PM
Too many people wanted a piece of me, and there weren’t enough pieces to around.

It sounds like your abilities are valued by your co-workers.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 19, 2019, 04:33:20 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jeanne on September 19, 2019, 04:35:32 PM
Happy Birthday to DR Elmore!

May you have a great day and a great year ahead!


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Post by: Jeanne on September 19, 2019, 04:36:15 PM
Condolences, too, to Larry, on the loss of your librarian friend.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 19, 2019, 04:36:51 PM
But good news on being in the will!

What a mix of emotions for one day!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jeanne on September 19, 2019, 04:38:29 PM
Vibes to DR George for a successful appeal!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 04:51:02 PM
Vibes for DR GEORGE.....I don't like it when people who have never done your job decide how you should DO your job.

Thanks, Jrand!  But it's not so much someone else deciding how I should do my job, but someone else thinking they know WHAT I do in my job, which is probably why the outside consulting firm decided to downgrade my job...because they don't have all the information. :P

If the downgrade holds would it reduce your salary?

I gather you were given the reasons your job was downgraded and are able to see what they are missing in their evaluation.

If my position is downgraded (actually, even more...see below), I would be what they call "Y-listed."  I wouldn't lose any pay, but I wouldn't get any increases (C.O.L.A., or anything else) until the top of the new position pay range reaches my current rate of pay.

As for the reasons for my job being downgraded...I was given the opportunity to no longer be a supervisor.  I've never really been comfortable doing that, but the job itself is no problem, so I accepted.  They created a new position that essentially does everything I do now including a few other things that my supervisor doesn't want to do, but I won't be supervising anyone anymore.  But I never saw an actual job description, and I was told (but I never got this in writing) that my new position wouldn't be part of this classification and compensation study.  I made that assumption because me not being a supervisor anymore happened in April, and the class & comp study started last year in August.  So, for the consulting firm to make a recommendation on a newly created position created after the process started, and when I had no input in regards to the information that they used to make the recommendation seems to me that their recommendation to lower it even more is crap. :P
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 04:51:25 PM
Vibes to DR George for a successful appeal!

Thanks, Jeanne!  I hope I have good arguments!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 04:55:46 PM
And now, since we're so close...
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Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 04:55:54 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 05:01:55 PM
Vibes to DR George for a successful appeal!

Thanks, Jeanne!  I hope I have good arguments!

You just expressed some good arguments here.  Continued vibes the downgrade is removed.  I am shocked you didn't have any input into the information they used.  I suppose if their information was correct your input wouldn't have been needed.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jeanne on September 19, 2019, 05:17:01 PM
Brian just left. He was here longer than usual and got a lot done. He's making a dent in my to-do list. There's still a lot of crap stuff for me to sort through and toss, but that's very time-consuming and I'll be doing it for a while yet.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jeanne on September 19, 2019, 05:18:02 PM
Vibes to all.

TTFN.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 05:25:38 PM
Jeanne will Brian return again?
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 05:29:16 PM
Just got an e-mail that Indiegogo has released the held funds, which are now on their way to the bank.  Good news!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 05:37:18 PM
Yesterday we stopped at See's so I could get a few Café Latté Lollypops.  Sucking on them during takeoff & landing help reduce my plugged ears.  Plugged ears are really bad when I already can't hear well.  While there I sampled a piece of the sugar free dark chocolate & then purchased a bar to try.  I hate the aftertaste of artificial sweeteners except for some of the sugar alcohols.

I may or may not eat that chocolate bar as I now know, while the candy bar state 0 grams of sugar, "Unlike artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols are a kind of carb and can raise blood sugar levels, though not as much as sugar".
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 05:41:30 PM
Keith's 0 sugar Fudgsicles contain Sorbitol another sugar alcohol  ::)
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 05:43:23 PM
I think when we return form our upcoming trip to England I will be ordering ChocZero squares to try. I just have my doubts this fussy chocolate eater will like them. 
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 05:43:39 PM
Just got an e-mail that Indiegogo has released the held funds, which are now on their way to the bank.  Good news!

:)
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 06:22:44 PM
Just got an e-mail that Indiegogo has released the held funds, which are now on their way to the bank.  Good news!

Yay!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 06:28:20 PM
I shall now be on my way to callbacks.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 06:31:25 PM
Vibes to DR George for a successful appeal!

Thanks, Jeanne!  I hope I have good arguments!

You just expressed some good arguments here.  Continued vibes the downgrade is removed.  I am shocked you didn't have any input into the information they used.  I suppose if their information was correct your input wouldn't have been needed.

Thanks, now I just have to write it all out and submit it.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 06:33:31 PM
I think when we return form our upcoming trip to England I will be ordering ChocZero squares to try. I just have my doubts this fussy chocolate eater will like them. 

The ChocZero chocolates are sweetened with monk fruit extract, so it's not a sugar alcohol.  I don't think I've ever noticed any kind of aftertaste from the products with sugar alcohols that I've had.  My sister uses xylitol and I use erythritol.   And fortunately, I've also not experienced any of the "side effects" of erythritol. ::)

;)
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 06:35:42 PM
Now, I really do not like the taste of stevia. :P
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 06:57:15 PM
I think when we return form our upcoming trip to England I will be ordering ChocZero squares to try. I just have my doubts this fussy chocolate eater will like them. 

The ChocZero chocolates are sweetened with monk fruit extract, so it's not a sugar alcohol.  I don't think I've ever noticed any kind of aftertaste from the products with sugar alcohols that I've had.  My sister uses xylitol and I use erythritol.   And fortunately, I've also not experienced any of the "side effects" of erythritol. ::)

;)

No aftertaste, but did you know it is only better than sugar, not as if you aren't having any at all?
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 06:57:56 PM
George did you get the new printer that has the easy ink refill?

If not George, who did get one?
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 07:12:30 PM
George did you get the new printer that has the easy ink refill?

If not George, who did get one?

Yes, I did, but I haven't set it up, yet.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Ginny on September 19, 2019, 07:21:23 PM
DR Ginny, your birthday card was in today's mail.  That's perfect timing.

Thank you so much!

You’re welcome - enjoy!  :-*
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Ginny on September 19, 2019, 07:22:08 PM
Justin Bridges was the librarian looking after my Miami University collection.  I had hoped to go back last summer and help him with DR Ginny get it in order.  I just now learned that he died on Aug. 2 from colon cancer.  I am in shock.  He was a really good man.  I will miss him.

Oh, I’m sorry to hear this...
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 07:32:09 PM
Well, I need to leave work and head home.

Be back later.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 07:32:21 PM
Oh, look!  It's Page Five! ;D
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 08:08:25 PM
Well, the rains started here. Actually, we're having thunderstorms, and while we didn't get as much as Beaumont and folks east of Houston, we got plenty of rain tonight.

Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 08:09:33 PM
Driving in it was really bad because it was coming down so hard and had no place to go. So, the base of any slight hill was suddenly covered with about two feet of water.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 08:10:21 PM
So, I came home and mixed up a little gin with curacao as a reward.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 08:11:30 PM
Now I'm watching a Yasujiro Ozu film called The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice. Like all of his films, I've just fallen into this world and won't come up for air for a couple of hours.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Laura on September 19, 2019, 08:38:28 PM
Glad you made it home safe, John G. You suffer from too much rain; I have not enough.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 08:56:39 PM
Glad you made it home safe, John G. You suffer from too much rain; I have not enough.

It's the first real substantial rain we've had since the beginning of summer. But it made up for lost time.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 08:57:13 PM
I only got about an hour into my movie. I'll have to finish it tomorrow, if there's time after Mahler's Second at the Symphony.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: John G. on September 19, 2019, 08:57:23 PM
good night, all.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: ChasSmith on September 19, 2019, 09:30:23 PM
Back...from our final dress / preview.  Exhausted.

Several interesting train wrecks happened, in all departments. All fixable, of course. And how good that we had this night in which to have them.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: ChasSmith on September 19, 2019, 09:31:49 PM
And the audience reactions to a couple of pretty intense moments, and to the production overall, are gratifying.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 10:31:38 PM
And the audience reactions to a couple of pretty intense moments, and to the production overall, are gratifying.

It's a good thing when the audience likes it.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 10:42:20 PM
George did you get the new printer that has the easy ink refill?

If not George, who did get one?

Yes, I did, but I haven't set it up, yet.

I am curious how well it works.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 10:43:18 PM
So, I came home and mixed up a little gin with curacao as a reward.

I am glad you made it home safely.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 10:48:52 PM
Justin Bridges was the librarian looking after my Miami University collection.  I had hoped to go back last summer and help him with DR Ginny get it in order.  I just now learned that he died on Aug. 2 from colon cancer.  I am in shock.  He was a really good man.  I will miss him.

Oh, I’m sorry to hear this...

He was too young :(
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 10:59:01 PM
George did you get the new printer that has the easy ink refill?

If not George, who did get one?

Yes, I did, but I haven't set it up, yet.

I am curious how well it works.

BK got one of those Epson printers also, so he can let you know how well it works.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 11:00:16 PM
I can't remember the stupid things I did while overly tired.  Super stupid were the things I did that resulted in my serious breaks.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 11:01:27 PM
George did you get the new printer that has the easy ink refill?

If not George, who did get one?

Yes, I did, but I haven't set it up, yet.

I am curious how well it works.

BK got one of those Epson printers also, so he can let you know how well it works.

Thanks.  I couldn't remember who the other person was that got one, or that it is an Epson.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 11:02:53 PM
George did you get the new printer that has the easy ink refill?

If not George, who did get one?

Yes, I did, but I haven't set it up, yet.

I am curious how well it works.

BK got one of those Epson printers also, so he can let you know how well it works.

Thanks.  I couldn't remember who the other person was that got one, or that it is an Epson.

Yup.  Epson EcoTank.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 11:07:42 PM
The full name is even better, thank you.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 19, 2019, 11:07:55 PM
'night
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 11:15:21 PM
Back but having crazy computer issues.  But  at least I'm on the Internet
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 11:21:03 PM
Good night, Jane.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: TCB on September 19, 2019, 11:24:33 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: TCB on September 19, 2019, 11:25:28 PM
Damn, damn, damn!  I can’ t believe I missed it.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: TCB on September 19, 2019, 11:29:24 PM
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO ME DEAR FRIEND AND DEAR READER LARRY!
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 11:30:03 PM
Computer seems to be better.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: TCB on September 19, 2019, 11:30:49 PM
I am so sorry that my good wishes are late.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: TCB on September 19, 2019, 11:31:27 PM
One more post.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: bk on September 19, 2019, 11:32:10 PM
Callbacks were fun.  I do have some worries about our leading man, who was there to read with people.  Last year, he told me he was learning his lines then and would come in letter perfect for the first rehearsal.  Tonight we found out he didn't do that and has JUST started learning - huge role, every other line in the play is his, pretty much.  A bit alarming.  Also, he was a fait accompli but no one realized he has no transportation so the guy who hired him will have to deal with that part tomorrow.  Otherwise, we cast everything, so that's good.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 11:42:05 PM
Good luck with your actor, BK. :-\
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 19, 2019, 11:42:16 PM
Hi, Tom.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: TCB on September 19, 2019, 11:51:19 PM
Hello, George.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: TCB on September 19, 2019, 11:52:28 PM
Callbacks were fun.  I do have some worries about our leading man, who was there to read with people.  Last year, he told me he was learning his lines then and would come in letter perfect for the first rehearsal.  Tonight we found out he didn't do that and has JUST started learning - huge role, every other line in the play is his, pretty much.  A bit alarming.  Also, he was a fait accompli but no one realized he has no transportation so the guy who hired him will have to deal with that part tomorrow.  Otherwise, we cast everything, so that's good.


That role is a bitch to learn.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: TCB on September 20, 2019, 12:01:23 AM
Elmore, sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Bridges.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 20, 2019, 12:05:00 AM
Edward Snowden was on The Daily Show.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: George on September 20, 2019, 12:05:30 AM
He's still living in exile in Russia.
Title: Re: TOOTHPASTE IN YOUR EYE
Post by: Jane on September 20, 2019, 12:10:13 AM
Good luck with your actor, BK. :-\

Ditto.