It's 1pm and it's windy but not too bad. Left the store site about 9.30 and have had the valves readjusted, got gas, and done my grocery shopping. So now I'm relaxing at Plateau Espresso wtih a chicken & portobello paninni and an espresso milkshake. Yum.
Got a workamping offer from a campground in Schulenberg TX, which I turned down. Back in the early 60s I lived in Weimar, about 25 miles away. Both places are between Houston and San Antonio, not the part of Texas I'd want to be in for the summer.
The State of NC is trying to dissolve my corporation, saying I haven't filed any annual reports. Totally wrong. I file every year and pay the corp. franchise tax, etc. Have been trying to get through on the phone, but think I'm going to try the internet route.
I'll probably do one more post on Sunday before I leave Weds. am.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday 3/20
Tues 3/30 9am
Alfred was in the store yesterday. Beyond a generic "how is everybody," he didn't speak to me at all. Not even "sorry to hear you're leaving us" (even if he isn't). I wonder what his reaction will be to the letter I'm going to send him (and Johnny in HR) about the detailed reasons I'm leaving.
He did say that all the tables are too loaded up. Caleb and I have both told Kenn that there's too much stuff on the tables and it doesn't look good, but Kenn thinks everything should be up on the levels and nothing underneath. So it's really junky looking. I suppose it's a food service thing -- you know, a cornucopia thing. We've both also said that if you get several of the same thing in boxes, you inspect them, price them, and put all but one or two back in their boxes and put the boxes below. That way, a customer can buy one already boxed up and they aren't all cluttering the table.
I've got several things I want to do Wed-Sun before I work my last two days and then leave on next Wed. But high winds are now predicted for Wed-Fri. What a drag. I think I'll just have to go out but very slowly.
I got a job offer (site/utilities only for 24 hours a week) from a luxury RV resort in northern Michigan that I really need to send my regrets to. She saw my resume on WK News (it's been viewed 25 times). I'll keep her email for future reference -- might be something I want to do next summer.
For now, though, I'm going to pursue the recall company job as it will afford me more freedom and better pay.
Alfred was in the store yesterday. Beyond a generic "how is everybody," he didn't speak to me at all. Not even "sorry to hear you're leaving us" (even if he isn't). I wonder what his reaction will be to the letter I'm going to send him (and Johnny in HR) about the detailed reasons I'm leaving.
He did say that all the tables are too loaded up. Caleb and I have both told Kenn that there's too much stuff on the tables and it doesn't look good, but Kenn thinks everything should be up on the levels and nothing underneath. So it's really junky looking. I suppose it's a food service thing -- you know, a cornucopia thing. We've both also said that if you get several of the same thing in boxes, you inspect them, price them, and put all but one or two back in their boxes and put the boxes below. That way, a customer can buy one already boxed up and they aren't all cluttering the table.
I've got several things I want to do Wed-Sun before I work my last two days and then leave on next Wed. But high winds are now predicted for Wed-Fri. What a drag. I think I'll just have to go out but very slowly.
I got a job offer (site/utilities only for 24 hours a week) from a luxury RV resort in northern Michigan that I really need to send my regrets to. She saw my resume on WK News (it's been viewed 25 times). I'll keep her email for future reference -- might be something I want to do next summer.
For now, though, I'm going to pursue the recall company job as it will afford me more freedom and better pay.
Sunday 3/28
Sun 3/28
Began the cleanup from the sandstorm. Took a shower. Yes, I lead an exciting life.
Last night, on some weird side channel, found "A Boy and His Dog" playing. Probably the best thing a very young Don Johnson ever did. If you haven't ever seen it, it's a post-apocalyptic SF movie with a talking dog. It's not a comedy.
And "Thunder Road" with Robert Mitchum was on last week. Fun seeing the parts of Asheville that aren't there any more or have been changed out of recognition.
Have decided to go to Albuquerque for sure, and will probably stay there for the summer. I'm going to apply for that product recall job and I have a friend in Abq who'll let me use her address. I'll move myself to an RV park after I get signed up. She's going to move out of town in Sept. so I'll probably move to Tucson for the winter (and for my events in Oct. near Phoenix). Both those cities are big enough that I should have enough work.
If all goes well with that job, which is sporadic work, I'll try to set my life up so that I'm in Asheville for summer/fall and in the Bay Area for winter/spring. That way I'll get to see everybody regularly and won't have to crisscross the country going from job to job. And I'll have travel time to be a tourist and visit friends along the way, too.
I still want to get to Michigan to deposit Mom's ashes. I want to see the Badlands. I'd like to see Jackson WY again after almost 40 years. I'd like to see New England, too, but that would have to be a trip by itself.
We'll see how this all work out.
Began the cleanup from the sandstorm. Took a shower. Yes, I lead an exciting life.
Last night, on some weird side channel, found "A Boy and His Dog" playing. Probably the best thing a very young Don Johnson ever did. If you haven't ever seen it, it's a post-apocalyptic SF movie with a talking dog. It's not a comedy.
And "Thunder Road" with Robert Mitchum was on last week. Fun seeing the parts of Asheville that aren't there any more or have been changed out of recognition.
Have decided to go to Albuquerque for sure, and will probably stay there for the summer. I'm going to apply for that product recall job and I have a friend in Abq who'll let me use her address. I'll move myself to an RV park after I get signed up. She's going to move out of town in Sept. so I'll probably move to Tucson for the winter (and for my events in Oct. near Phoenix). Both those cities are big enough that I should have enough work.
If all goes well with that job, which is sporadic work, I'll try to set my life up so that I'm in Asheville for summer/fall and in the Bay Area for winter/spring. That way I'll get to see everybody regularly and won't have to crisscross the country going from job to job. And I'll have travel time to be a tourist and visit friends along the way, too.
I still want to get to Michigan to deposit Mom's ashes. I want to see the Badlands. I'd like to see Jackson WY again after almost 40 years. I'd like to see New England, too, but that would have to be a trip by itself.
We'll see how this all work out.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Today
I've been coming to the Plateau Espresso wifi cafe all the time now. It's a much nicer place, near the university, with lots of computer users. I'm here at 1pm and it's practically empty, which is unusual. Of course, we had that nasty weather yesterday and today it's pretty nice, so most folk are probably out running around.
Got turned down for another job, but a park in Missouri (or maybe Mississippi) saw my resume and would like me to apply. I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle that climate in the summer.
A friend is doing a kind of independent contracting that I think I can do, too. Just have to figure out where I'm going to settle for the summer so I can give them a real address. Will have to purchase a printer, too, as there's much stuff that comes in from the company. But it sure sounds like something I'd enjoy and it's sporadic so no getting bored.
Am looking forward to 7 April and hitting the road. I think Albuquerque will be my next stop.
Got turned down for another job, but a park in Missouri (or maybe Mississippi) saw my resume and would like me to apply. I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle that climate in the summer.
A friend is doing a kind of independent contracting that I think I can do, too. Just have to figure out where I'm going to settle for the summer so I can give them a real address. Will have to purchase a printer, too, as there's much stuff that comes in from the company. But it sure sounds like something I'd enjoy and it's sporadic so no getting bored.
Am looking forward to 7 April and hitting the road. I think Albuquerque will be my next stop.
Thu & Fri 3/25-26
Well, I've applied to some more jobs. One is assistant manager at a small RV park in Tucson, working two days a week for site and a small wage. Sounds good. We'll see if I get it. Supposedly it could work into more hours. But at least it would be a good stopgap.
Update Fri 1pm -- The manager called. She thoroughly enjoyed my resume but they really want a couple as they're so busy, esp. in the winter, that even for just two days they need two people. So, that's that.
Poor Sandra Bullock. I like her.
If I head toward Albuquerque from here, I'm going to do some sightseeing on the way. There's a few sites I haven't checked out (like the Malpais, a huge lava flow).
Forecast for Friday afternoon is for high winds (sustained 35-45, gusts to 60) and zero visibility with blowing dust. In other words, a sandstorm, a ghibli. Will be cooler after (high 60 or so) for a couple of days, and then back up into the low 70s. El Paso almost hit 80 yesterday. Just hope it doesn't blow me and Ghibli away. Fortunately, being sited east/west means the broad sides don't get the full brunt of the weather, but I expect I'll be rocking and rolling. It also means I'll have to keep the vents and door shut to keep out as much dirt as possible; I'll just sweat it out.
Update Fri 1pm -- The manager called. She thoroughly enjoyed my resume but they really want a couple as they're so busy, esp. in the winter, that even for just two days they need two people. So, that's that.
Poor Sandra Bullock. I like her.
If I head toward Albuquerque from here, I'm going to do some sightseeing on the way. There's a few sites I haven't checked out (like the Malpais, a huge lava flow).
Forecast for Friday afternoon is for high winds (sustained 35-45, gusts to 60) and zero visibility with blowing dust. In other words, a sandstorm, a ghibli. Will be cooler after (high 60 or so) for a couple of days, and then back up into the low 70s. El Paso almost hit 80 yesterday. Just hope it doesn't blow me and Ghibli away. Fortunately, being sited east/west means the broad sides don't get the full brunt of the weather, but I expect I'll be rocking and rolling. It also means I'll have to keep the vents and door shut to keep out as much dirt as possible; I'll just sweat it out.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Notice Given
Resigning 3/23
I wrote a short note to Kenn that I was giving two-week notice and my last day of work would be 6 April. I left it on his desk for him to see on Weds. 3/24.
No idea where I'm going as I have no job offers, but will probably head for Tucson and try to find a part-time job somewhere. May check in with agencies like Kelly Girls and see what they have to offer. Or I may go up to Albuquerque and visit Libba for a couple of days and then Gabi & Greg for a couple of days and see what kind of work might be available up there. Might be nicer to stay there for the summer instead of Tucson (higher so not as hot).
Basically, I decided that not only was I not having any fun working at Bowlin, but I don't want to work with (or for) someone who has the opinion of me that Kenn does. And it's now Thurs. and I've heard nothing from him about my leaving, not even "why" or "we'll miss you" or "I'm sure I know why you're leaving." Nothing.
I'm sure he thinks he knows why I'm leaving -- he probably thinks I don't want to be a good Bowlin employee and work to make a better impression. And that isn't it at all. Ah well. As I've said before, his mind is made up, don't confuse him with facts.
I wrote a short note to Kenn that I was giving two-week notice and my last day of work would be 6 April. I left it on his desk for him to see on Weds. 3/24.
No idea where I'm going as I have no job offers, but will probably head for Tucson and try to find a part-time job somewhere. May check in with agencies like Kelly Girls and see what they have to offer. Or I may go up to Albuquerque and visit Libba for a couple of days and then Gabi & Greg for a couple of days and see what kind of work might be available up there. Might be nicer to stay there for the summer instead of Tucson (higher so not as hot).
Basically, I decided that not only was I not having any fun working at Bowlin, but I don't want to work with (or for) someone who has the opinion of me that Kenn does. And it's now Thurs. and I've heard nothing from him about my leaving, not even "why" or "we'll miss you" or "I'm sure I know why you're leaving." Nothing.
I'm sure he thinks he knows why I'm leaving -- he probably thinks I don't want to be a good Bowlin employee and work to make a better impression. And that isn't it at all. Ah well. As I've said before, his mind is made up, don't confuse him with facts.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
White Sands & Today
White Sands Natl Park, Friday 3/19
Here's the three I kept (out of 14 I took), showing the gypsum dunes. It's a really eerie scene, especially when you get several miles in and there's no vegetation at all and you can see where they've bulldozed the gypsum off the road. Beyond this national park is the White Sands Missile Range where they test things. Because of the air force base nearby, the radio announces when there will be sonic booms.
Also, I just got an email saying they'd filled the Grand Canyon bookstore position. Oh well.
RIP Fess Parker. I just got a DVD of "Hell is for Heroes," a little-known WW II movie that he's in with Steve McQueen. I actually didn't know he was still alive.
Here's the three I kept (out of 14 I took), showing the gypsum dunes. It's a really eerie scene, especially when you get several miles in and there's no vegetation at all and you can see where they've bulldozed the gypsum off the road. Beyond this national park is the White Sands Missile Range where they test things. Because of the air force base nearby, the radio announces when there will be sonic booms.
Also, I just got an email saying they'd filled the Grand Canyon bookstore position. Oh well.
RIP Fess Parker. I just got a DVD of "Hell is for Heroes," a little-known WW II movie that he's in with Steve McQueen. I actually didn't know he was still alive.
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