Summer Leave
06-29-01 | 09:30 AM
#1
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RAGBRAI. Need I say more?
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From: West Branch, Iowa USA
Bikes: 1998 Mongoose NX7.1, 2008 Kona Jake, GT singlespeed (year unknown).
Summer Leave
Hey Folks,
I just wanted to let everyone know that I only have 7 more days of work before my three month paid leave. My last day of work will be Friday, July 13 and I will be returning to work on October 8. Don't worry, I am getting a computer in about a month, so I will still be able to post.
For all of you who do not know, I work for a standardized test scoring company. About 1/2 of the employees are laid off every summer, simply because there are no test to be scored.
I will be enjoying my summer with plenty of biking, sleeping and gardening. I will also be taking a two week trip to the West Coast in August and a 4 day trip to South Dakota next week.
Don't feel sorry for me, I am sure I will find something to fill my days with.
I just wanted to let everyone know that I only have 7 more days of work before my three month paid leave. My last day of work will be Friday, July 13 and I will be returning to work on October 8. Don't worry, I am getting a computer in about a month, so I will still be able to post.
For all of you who do not know, I work for a standardized test scoring company. About 1/2 of the employees are laid off every summer, simply because there are no test to be scored.
I will be enjoying my summer with plenty of biking, sleeping and gardening. I will also be taking a two week trip to the West Coast in August and a 4 day trip to South Dakota next week.
Don't feel sorry for me, I am sure I will find something to fill my days with.
06-29-01 | 10:01 AM
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Carfree since '82. Grrr!
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From: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Originally posted by Steele-Bike
Don't feel sorry for me, I am sure I will find something to fill my days with.
Don't feel sorry for me, I am sure I will find something to fill my days with.
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06-29-01 | 04:33 PM
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Life is good
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
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Steele,
I'm jealous!! That reminds me of the good old days last summer when I was unemployed (corporate downsizing) and had nothing to do all day but be a house-husband and ride. That was the life.
I hate having to work. It interferes with the important stuff like riding.
Ron
I'm jealous!! That reminds me of the good old days last summer when I was unemployed (corporate downsizing) and had nothing to do all day but be a house-husband and ride. That was the life.
I hate having to work. It interferes with the important stuff like riding.
Ron
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
07-02-01 | 06:33 AM
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RAGBRAI. Need I say more?
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From: West Branch, Iowa USA
Bikes: 1998 Mongoose NX7.1, 2008 Kona Jake, GT singlespeed (year unknown).
Originally posted by Trekn
WHAT IS STANDARDIZED TEST SCORING?
WHAT IS STANDARDIZED TEST SCORING?
07-02-01 | 06:40 AM
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It's the fight in the man
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From: Churton Park, Wellington, NZ
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We have those Bubble Tests in the UK, although they were called Richmond Tests back then...
Oh, the hours of fun colouring them in *sighs*...miss 'em I does.
As for having three months paid leave.... Damn your eyes!!!!!!!!
Hehe..not really...have fun matey, don't take too long in getting your computer now...y'hear!
Rich :thumbup:
Oh, the hours of fun colouring them in *sighs*...miss 'em I does.
As for having three months paid leave.... Damn your eyes!!!!!!!!
Hehe..not really...have fun matey, don't take too long in getting your computer now...y'hear!
Rich :thumbup:
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07-03-01 | 07:07 AM
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RAGBRAI. Need I say more?
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From: West Branch, Iowa USA
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Five more days left!!! I am taking the rest of the week off and going to South Dakota. So, when I come back next week, it will be just five work days until my three month leave. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!
07-03-01 | 07:55 AM
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Carfree since '82. Grrr!
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From: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Originally posted by Steele-Bike
Five more days left!!! I am taking the rest of the week off and going to South Dakota. So, when I come back next week, it will be just five work days until my three month leave. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!
Five more days left!!! I am taking the rest of the week off and going to South Dakota. So, when I come back next week, it will be just five work days until my three month leave. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-09-01 | 06:16 AM
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RAGBRAI. Need I say more?
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From: West Branch, Iowa USA
Bikes: 1998 Mongoose NX7.1, 2008 Kona Jake, GT singlespeed (year unknown).
I'm back from South Dakota. I did a little biking up there, but not much free time. There is not a whole lot in SD, so biking is unlimited. Watch out for the cattle, though....plenty of them.
The girlfriend and I were visiting her Grandma, who owns 1000 acres on a lake. Most of the land is pasture, but very scenic.
This is my last week of work before the 3 month leave. About 1/2 the workers here are laid off in the summer, so this is quite the festive time of year.
I have ordered my home PC, so I should be online in no time at all. HP 733MHz Celeron, 128 RAM, 40 GB Hard drive, CD-Writer. Reconditioned, costing $459. If you like reconditioned computers/accessories check out www.egghead.com
The girlfriend and I were visiting her Grandma, who owns 1000 acres on a lake. Most of the land is pasture, but very scenic.
This is my last week of work before the 3 month leave. About 1/2 the workers here are laid off in the summer, so this is quite the festive time of year.
I have ordered my home PC, so I should be online in no time at all. HP 733MHz Celeron, 128 RAM, 40 GB Hard drive, CD-Writer. Reconditioned, costing $459. If you like reconditioned computers/accessories check out www.egghead.com
