Day 85

Yep, the new gym is a keeper.  I went over early this morning because I wanted to get back here and get to work.  When I got there, there was a bunch of people on stationary bikes in the room I can see through the glass (it is the room for classes and stuff).  Then when they finished, a class with big balls started.  GREAT watching stuff. 

Jerome was there and he said he got my note and was working on a plan.  I told him to fold in that rowing machine, please and his eyes just lit up.  He's so cute.  I think he may have a day job.  I only see him if I go early and this morning he left at 7:30.

They added two more big TV's so now there are three to watch and they have them spaced perfectly - you can watch one without being distracted by the others.   It's all just excellent.

And I did 30 solid minutes all at 2.9 and I had energy to spare! 

The gym is closed tomorrow and Sunday - sigh.  Tomorrow I have my walking tour so I'm going to count that and then Sunday, I'll just have to head out and get creative. 

Today, Thomas says "Right on Time!" ??  Hey, a sticker is a sticker!

Day 85

Yep, the new gym is a keeper.  I went over early this morning because I wanted to get back here and get to work.  When I got there, there was a bunch of people on stationary bikes in the room I can see through the glass (it is the room for classes and stuff).  Then when they finished, a class with big balls started.  GREAT watching stuff. 

Jerome was there and he said he got my note and was working on a plan.  I told him to fold in that rowing machine, please and his eyes just lit up.  He's so cute.  I think he may have a day job.  I only see him if I go early and this morning he left at 7:30.

They added two more big TV's so now there are three to watch and they have them spaced perfectly - you can watch one without being distracted by the others.   It's all just excellent.

And I did 30 solid minutes all at 2.9 and I had energy to spare! 

The gym is closed tomorrow and Sunday - sigh.  Tomorrow I have my walking tour so I'm going to count that and then Sunday, I'll just have to head out and get creative. 

Today, Thomas says "Right on Time!" ??  Hey, a sticker is a sticker!

Misc...

I am convinced now.   If you are breathing, there is no escaping the 24/7 Paris report.  I'm beginning to wonder if even the dead are being terrorized by it.  How in fuck can one silly little girl with no sense and no talent garner so much fascination?  I just got 'breaking news' about her in my email.  I just don't get it.  But I also don't get the fascination with American Idol so I have experience in the clueless arena.

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I am so far having a wonderful work day.  I've just pounded through building 15 web pages and they all look lovely and I know the customer will be delighted and annoying emails and phone calls have so far not happened.  Just a good good day.  So far.

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I got a letter from IBM yesterday that I am on a list of former employees who's personal information - social security/employment history - was lost.  Apparently it was on a tape that went missing in transfer.  The letter explained what happened and, frankly did a pretty darned good job of it.  They allowed as how they are fairly sure that none of the information is recoverable and/or will be found and used, but just in case, they offered a free (and optional) one year subscription to some identity theft insurance thingie. 

In my 15 years at IBM, I routinely wrote just such letters and Q&A's (IBM never did convert to FAQ's). Their standards are high.  I learned how do it well from the best and I'm grateful and pleased to see that the standard is still up there.  It's getting more and more rare these days.  IBM was a great place to learn basic good stuff that I still use every day.   Plus, I was there when their retirement program was still strong.   So strong that even with only 15 years, I'll get a pension that will pay me about $12,000 a year (depending on what age I decide to start it).  Very nice.

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One of the condo's in this building sold and one more came on the market this week.   And some guy I do not recognized just rolled a cart into the front lobby with 4 tin tubs filled with ice and drinks.  (seen on Front Door TV Network).  I'm thinking someone forgot to invite me to their party!

Misc...

I am convinced now.   If you are breathing, there is no escaping the 24/7 Paris report.  I'm beginning to wonder if even the dead are being terrorized by it.  How in fuck can one silly little girl with no sense and no talent garner so much fascination?  I just got 'breaking news' about her in my email.  I just don't get it.  But I also don't get the fascination with American Idol so I have experience in the clueless arena.

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I am so far having a wonderful work day.  I've just pounded through building 15 web pages and they all look lovely and I know the customer will be delighted and annoying emails and phone calls have so far not happened.  Just a good good day.  So far.

--

I got a letter from IBM yesterday that I am on a list of former employees who's personal information - social security/employment history - was lost.  Apparently it was on a tape that went missing in transfer.  The letter explained what happened and, frankly did a pretty darned good job of it.  They allowed as how they are fairly sure that none of the information is recoverable and/or will be found and used, but just in case, they offered a free (and optional) one year subscription to some identity theft insurance thingie. 

In my 15 years at IBM, I routinely wrote just such letters and Q&A's (IBM never did convert to FAQ's). Their standards are high.  I learned how do it well from the best and I'm grateful and pleased to see that the standard is still up there.  It's getting more and more rare these days.  IBM was a great place to learn basic good stuff that I still use every day.   Plus, I was there when their retirement program was still strong.   So strong that even with only 15 years, I'll get a pension that will pay me about $12,000 a year (depending on what age I decide to start it).  Very nice.

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One of the condo's in this building sold and one more came on the market this week.   And some guy I do not recognized just rolled a cart into the front lobby with 4 tin tubs filled with ice and drinks.  (seen on Front Door TV Network).  I'm thinking someone forgot to invite me to their party!