Time to face the jury (and myself)

[Devlin]

Hope all is well Sister Devlin!!!

So far so good. Hope things are well with you and yours.

 

[Burner02]

I've been freezing my ass off the last few days. It's been cold and windy and I'm working outside at a horse sale If that isn't bad enough, we are supposed to have pouring rain tomorrow which will not be fun to be out in.

So far things have been ok. No new official updates on the fire except that it was ruled arson. It's frustrating not hearing that they have a suspect or have arrested someone. Add in that car alarms are going off more frequently and I'm very ready to bail like 2 other neighbors in my building have. Unofficially, I have heard that there is a possiblity that the fire may have been the end result of domestic violence. I learned that one of the units that burned, had had multiple visits by the police for domestic violence complaints and one (about a week to 10 days prior to the fire) included "terroristic threats".

Because I have been working the sale, I have not had time to pursue the land plus my contact that is helping is also tied up with the sale as he is selling 4 of his horses. As for opting for a condo or townhouse...I don't think so. I will still have to trust that my neighbors are being safe and that no one is going to burn down the place because they are pissed off at a neighbor. I'd rather get a little cottage with no land instead. I just need to keep looking and see what comes up. Hopefully things will settle into place...just need to keep the faith.

okie dokie...do what you think is best...but if you say is rue about your credit..the land isn't gonna be an option for awhile....at least with the condo...your credit will be becoming solid as well as earning a little equity..sounds like you are gonna be rebuilding your credit for a while anyway...this is an avenue for faster results... just my .02 worth...talk to your realtor when you get the chance and see what he tells you...

oh..an remember: LAYER your clothing...youll be fine...

 

[Devlin]

Ahh finally the sale is done. Nine days at the sale can be killer on the body. We got lucky the last couple days since the rain held off and we didn't get drenched. We also got lucky and the two mares that were about a week away from their babies' due dates did not go into labor, however, I wouldn't be surprised if one from today has her baby within the next day or two (she was huge and showing signs that labor was in the near future).

Monday I return to my regular job and I'm hoping, as we head into our busy season, that we will change the schedule a bit and start at a more respectable hour. Hopefully, with more respectable hours, I will be able to get my butt back into the gym. Only time will tell.

 

[Burner02]

hhm...your butt...
hmm...wha???? Were you saying something???

 

[King Silverback]

Good stuff, glad it's slowin down for ya, well kinda slowin down, my Friend!!! The Gym is ready for you to take no prisoners!!! Best Wishes to you!!!

 

[Devlin]

No I haven't dropped off the face of the earth. We are headed into our busy season at work so I've been working later than I was. Plus I still have to feed my horse which has me getting home late. Still haven't made it back into the gym. However, there is a good chance my schedule will become more predictable as my boss is leaning on me to take over as office manager. I will probably know in the next few days. If I do become the office manager I will have more time even during the busy season.

Hope everyone is well....

 

[King Silverback]

That would be awesome, Best Wishes to you Sister Devlin!!!

 

[Pylon]

Heya Dev. Good to hear things are generally well.

 

[boilermaker]

Hi dev! Hope things are good.

 

[Devlin]

So far so good. I'm still working as the "acting" office manager, but boss has interviewed 3 people this week. I'm pretty sure one will not be offered a position, but not sure on the other two. Plus the others could have been interviewing to replace me in the field if my boss wants me to run the office. I just have to sit tight and wait on the boss to decide if he wants me in the field or in the office.

In other news, I'm now working with a morgage broker and seeing what I can get in terms of a loan if I want to pursue a small farm. Just need to wait and see what happens there. Things have been quiet at home which is good, but I'm still leary that another fire could happen since no one has been arrested for the fire.

 

[Pylon]

Good luck with the broker!

 

[Burner02]

hey lady! Was great hearing your voice yesterday! U made my day!

 

[Devlin]

Good luck with the broker!

Thanks. It' a start to a place of my own which is a plus.

 

[Devlin]

hey lady! Was great hearing your voice yesterday! U made my day!

Glad I made your day. It was great talking to you too.

 

[Devlin]

I met with my boss this evening and he said in a round about way that if I wanted the office job, it was mine. I told him I would take it if he wanted me in the office. I know I have a job regardless and told him I would work as either an office manager or a vet tech/assistant. I told him that we are about to go into our buy season and I want the transition into the busy season to be as smooth as possible. He admitted it would be easier and smoother if I was in the office versus training someone new for it, but of all the people he interviewed, only one is in the running for a job. However, she interviewed for the office, but said she would be interested in working in the field. I believe we left it that he would offer the field position to the new person and if she prefers the office I will go back out into the field.

Honestly, I think my boss i really leaning towards having me work in the office. My boss hates change and I think deep down he dreads having someone new in the office who doesn't know the clients or how he likes things done. It is much easier to train someone to work in the field. I also got the feeling that he feels the person he is going to offer a job to may not work out for either position. Just need to wait it out over the weekend. Atleast I know my boss truely appreciates me and the job I do. That is a great feeling.

If I do end up in the office position, my hours will be more predictable and getting back into the gym will be a lot easier.

 

[Pylon]

If it's what you want, then good luck with it!

 

[King Silverback]

100 % agree w/ Brother Pylon, Best Wishes Sister Devlin, you deserve it!!!

 

[Triple Threat]

This may sound a bit selfish, but you should be thinking about what is best for YOU and YOUR career. Decide what you want the most and go for it. If it doesn't happen, at least you will know that you did your best, rather than wondering "what if."

 

[Burner02]

also with what they said!
Now...what do YOU want to do...if you want the office...tell him: I'll take the OFFICE and be done with it.
if the new hire doesn't work out..that's HIS problem. Dev, you have a huge heart..and that is great...but you are worrying about things that aren't your concern.

 

[Devlin]

I really wasn't looking forward to another season out in the field. My boss can be so moody it makes life not fun. I especially wasn't looking forward to the cold. However, I don't look forward to pissy clients which we manage to piss off at least one client everyday during our busy season. It can't be helped in our business. We deal with animals that can not always be predictable and they get sick or injured and the vet is forced to alter his schedule which will piss someone off. In the end, I think deep down I wanted the office position which I now officially have.

Now I just need to get my butt back in the gym

 

[King Silverback]

I really wasn't looking forward to another season out in the field. My boss can be so moody it makes life not fun. I especially wasn't looking forward to the cold. However, I don't look forward to pissy clients which we manage to piss off at least one client everyday during our busy season. It can't be helped in our business. We deal with animals that can not always be predictable and they get sick or injured and the vet is forced to alter his schedule which will piss someone off. In the end, I think deep down I wanted the office position which I now officially have.

Now I just need to get my butt back in the gym

In the Infamous words of Micky from Rocky........................

"What are we waitin for???"

Congrats Sister Devlin!!!

 

[Pylon]

 

[Devlin]

In the Infamous words of Micky from Rocky........................

"What are we waitin for???"

Congrats Sister Devlin!!!

Waiting for it to warm up. Starting to feel like the Pillsbury Dough Girl when I go to the farm to feed my horse. Actually I'm hoping to hit the gym tomorrow since I'm off work

Thanks Arch.

 

[Devlin]

Thanks Py

 

[Devlin]

Thinking it's about time to start a new journal. The name of the new journal

Sorry but you are going to have to look for it

 

[Triple Threat]

Thinking it's about time to start a new journal.

Sorry but you are going to have to look for it

Oh, I know. I Know. Pick me.