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May. 14th, 2008
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Accruing at a Turtle's Pace
May. 14th, 2008 01:17 pmI just checked my last pay stub. It shows I have 90 hrs of Vacation time accrued so far. That is the pit fall of being fairly new at the job :(. With a short trip to Palm Springs soon, I should have more than enough for Lazy Bear in July, and Southern Decadence in Aug/Sept. But for anything other trips? We'll see.
Obviously, I will incorporate as many weekends as possible, and sick time if needed
Obviously, I will incorporate as many weekends as possible, and sick time if needed
life's ups and downs- a double wammy
May. 14th, 2008 02:22 pmI just got an email, that a woman, that was in my Jr High School/High School class, had lost her kids. Both her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend were murdered on Mothers day. And her son, who was driving from school, in Berkeley, to be with his mother was killed in an auto accident. These were her only children. And she was a single mom.
Life's tests can be so unfair.
Life's tests can be so unfair.
I just got back from Safeway (or Von's, Genuardi's, Randall's = same owner), with very little.
Cereal (Go Lean)
Milk (2 for $7)
Cheese ($4)
Peanut Butter (2 for $5)
Apples
Bananas
Strawberries (1lb, 2 for $5). My first of the season! I should of bought 2 boxes. I am finishing the first in minutes :(
Butter
All for $35!!! I think this would of been $20-$25 six months ago.
Glad I don't shop at Whole Foods!
And now Stamps are up too?!?!?
Cereal (Go Lean)
Milk (2 for $7)
Cheese ($4)
Peanut Butter (2 for $5)
Apples
Bananas
Strawberries (1lb, 2 for $5). My first of the season! I should of bought 2 boxes. I am finishing the first in minutes :(
Butter
All for $35!!! I think this would of been $20-$25 six months ago.
Glad I don't shop at Whole Foods!
And now Stamps are up too?!?!?
I remember the drought of the late 80's. "If it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down", was the slogan. The peninsula, with Hetch Hetchy as it's source (water from Yosemite) is usually drought free, for awhile at least. But the East Bay, with all that new growth? I thought we had good snow pack last winter. And it seemed that it rained forever last year into this spring. Oh well. I think we need to rethink lawns and the such. California *is* a semi arid state. Why do we keep wanting to make it like the East Coast?
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aXfOhojHq.X8&refer=us
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir; water travels from Yosemite, over 300 miles to the Crystal Springs Reservoir (on the San Francisco Peninsula). Note; The Filoli Estate, a public garden and home, was the scene for Dynasty and other movies etc. The 23,000 acres of water shed (Redwood Groves) behind this estate, also feed the reservoir. This water serves San Francisco. The peninsula cities get their water *directly* from the massive pipes, before it reaches the reservoir. It is considered 99% pure mountain water. One of the cleanest for large cities.
Yosimite/ Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Crystal Springs Reservoir - Woodside, CA.
Filoli Estate and Gardens
Note: South of the Reservoir, are grand estates of the 1800's to today. Many famous have their "hide away", 2nd homes, from the press. In the town of Woodside, it is not uncommon to see, Neil Young, Joan Baez, Michelle Pheiffer, Shirly Temple Black, the Shillings(of seasonings), Roths (shipping), Crocker (banks) Folger(coffee), Jobs, and other Dot com moguls, and more. With a 3 acre minimum, they have their privacy. This is horse country, so it is casual. And only 20 minutes to Palo Alto, and 30 minutes to San Francisco. This is one reason why the SF Peninsula is one of the most expensive areas in the world. Country and city are so close. And as a little secret; the mid peninsula, with the redwoods, beaches, and charming towns, can outdo Marin County any day. And less tourists!
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aXfOhojHq.X8&refer=us
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir; water travels from Yosemite, over 300 miles to the Crystal Springs Reservoir (on the San Francisco Peninsula). Note; The Filoli Estate, a public garden and home, was the scene for Dynasty and other movies etc. The 23,000 acres of water shed (Redwood Groves) behind this estate, also feed the reservoir. This water serves San Francisco. The peninsula cities get their water *directly* from the massive pipes, before it reaches the reservoir. It is considered 99% pure mountain water. One of the cleanest for large cities.
Yosimite/ Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Crystal Springs Reservoir - Woodside, CA.
Filoli Estate and Gardens
Note: South of the Reservoir, are grand estates of the 1800's to today. Many famous have their "hide away", 2nd homes, from the press. In the town of Woodside, it is not uncommon to see, Neil Young, Joan Baez, Michelle Pheiffer, Shirly Temple Black, the Shillings(of seasonings), Roths (shipping), Crocker (banks) Folger(coffee), Jobs, and other Dot com moguls, and more. With a 3 acre minimum, they have their privacy. This is horse country, so it is casual. And only 20 minutes to Palo Alto, and 30 minutes to San Francisco. This is one reason why the SF Peninsula is one of the most expensive areas in the world. Country and city are so close. And as a little secret; the mid peninsula, with the redwoods, beaches, and charming towns, can outdo Marin County any day. And less tourists!
