The Day Before

Well, I got my cats down to my Mom's place. It went better than expected. Stanley would bitch when I took a turn too fast and then Londo would back him up. Other than that they were good. Stan seemed to remember the place from three years ago pretty much right away. Londo took a couple of steps out of the car and then went back in the car. I had to pick him up and set him outside and feed him a bit before he started relaxing. Then he went under the car. After about an hour he saw I was feeding Stan and came a running for the trailer. I spent the night with them in the trailer and Stan did the usual good job of keeping my feet warm. Sometime in the middle of the night Londo jumped up on the bed purring up a storm. He licked my nose, nibbled on my fingers like he hadn't done in years. I think they'll be ok while I'm away.

Had a good visit with the folks. As I got there Orb was taking the old boat down the tram. I had to look after the cats so I couldn't join him. My folks just bought a new boat so he was taking the old boat to his brother's launch site to put on a trailer and pull out for the last time. Mom soon had to go show a property and took their dog Coco with her. So it was me and my buds rediscovering the S&S Ranch. Orbie got back with the boat really fast so we got to catch up on things and reintroduce him to Stanley and Londo. Mom came back with Coco about an hour later and by then the cats were feeling ok with the situation. We spent the night talking, having a great dinner and watching some great stunt shooters on TV. I went to bed early and didn't even open my last beer.

Mom made me a big breakfast this morning and I headed out ready to get the few things left to do done knowing my buds are in good hands.

I picked up some Nicorette, a power adapter and some decent headphones at Wally World and triple-checked what I needed on my laptop. Fitting everything you need into a laptop bag is a challenge, but I did it.

So come tomorrow, I'm Hawaii bound !

Let you know how it goes !

Aloha !

Happily Unemployed !

Today was my last day at work ! I can't believe the day finally came. I've been planning this for years ! It went well, had to actually work, stayed until 5:30. What was weird was they sent the claims department home early so it was just me and two other people in site. Jill and Amy gave me a Hawaiian Shirt and a very nice card as a going away present. I never had the chance to work with them, but we were smoking buddies and had a lot of talks over the years. I'll miss them both much, as I will everyone. James and Amos wanted to go out to lunch today. We went to Applebee's and it was pretty good stuph. I've worked closest with them and I've had a lot of fun with them. I also respect and admire their work and will miss them most. Well, now time to get down to it. It will be a busy weekend and then an even busier week !

Goodbye Get-Together

The gang in Data Control threw a little shindig for me today. It was really sweet. They had Hawaiian Punch in a pineapple fountain, ham, turkey, cheeses and crackers, yummy rolls, some cheese hash brown concoction that was great ! All kinds of stuph ! They gave me a large beach bucket with a shovel and in the bucket they had all kinds of things. A can of Spam, sunscreen, Aloe Vera Gel, two sets of Hawaiian key chains, packages of macadamias nuts, a hand-held fan, tropical trail mix, a beach towel, Sudoku, Word Search and Crossword books, A card signed by everyone, and a ledger started off with thoughts from everyone. It was really wonderful. They also gave me an Hawaii shirt and a Hawaiian Tropic "Official Judge" tee shirt. A really good bunch of people. I will miss them.

Booked

Priceline had the best deal.
I'll be flying out at 8:31 A.M, arriving in Denver at 9:26 A.M., leaving from there at 11:42 A.M and arriving in Honolulu at 2:45 P.M., a little over eleven hours.
I've decided to buy a laptop to keep me entertained during the flights there and back.
I'll be staying at the Castle Maile Sky Court Waikiki.
I leave Friday, September 5, 2008 at 10:15 P.M. arriving in Denver at 9:03 A.M, leaving there at 11:18 A.M and landing back here at 2:02 P.M.
Flight, Hotel and Car $997.17.

The plan so far is working.

While there I will be finding a place to live, opening a bank account and registering the cats with a Veterinarian Hospital.

:-)

Milestone

I received my Visa card today !
Now I can book my flight, hotel and rent a car for my reconnoissance week in Hawaii.
:-)

Milestone

I turned in my one Month notice today !