Levis Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Blow-drying my hair to Toxic Crusaders - it's all tangled up now but it's had quite the workout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 My veggie garden is lookin' good this year!...last year not so good for some reason...I just picked a few tomatoes, cukes, and fresh lettuce to make a nice garden fresh salad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I love those cukes fresh from the garden!!! Sliced with a little salt .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkstones Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Growing up in Chicago, we had elotes salesmen all over the place and they'd sell fresh corn on the cob with any topping you like (my sister always got butter, parmesan cheese and paprika) and sliced cucumbers. The best way to eat them with covered in lime juice and paprika. TO DIE FOR. It's one of the many millions of things I miss about my hometown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I used to live in the Chicago area as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Growing up in Chicago, we had elotes salesmen all over the place and they'd sell fresh corn on the cob with any topping you like (my sister always got butter, parmesan cheese and paprika) and sliced cucumbers. The best way to eat them with covered in lime juice and paprika. TO DIE FOR. It's one of the many millions of things I miss about my hometown. THAT is definitely something I'll try . I boil corn with a splash or two of lemon juice and a spoonful of sugar - really helps bring out the sweetness , too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I use a bit of sugar in the water as well Kevy. Mmmmm. Hey, my supervisor gave me a spot award of 100 bucks yesterday, out of the blue. Why? Just 'cause I'm d*mn good at my job. It was a huge surprise, and she didn't have to do that at all. "Thanks Carole" would've been enough. And here I've been thinking she was a bit of a witch. She just went up miles in my esteem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Oh, BTW....Thanks Carole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 That's great Lucky!...isn't nice when they let you know you are appreciated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Aww, TY Laurie. I do my best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 nice, girlfriend! Nobody at school ever gives me a random c-note. Although my friends did take me to lunch on Monday. But they made me pay for my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I was on the other end of "On the Spot" awards for a past employer. The company encouraged management to use "On the Spot" awards for employees that went above and beyond the call of duty. It could be for one specific project or great customer service for a particular customer. It could also just represent an ongoing good effort. The amount could be anything up to $100. When somebody is making $500 a week...that extra $100 is special. I was glad to do it...but it was always merit based...not a freebie. I personally spent that much on Christmas gifts for my 5 employees too. They worked very hard for me over the course of the year and I wanted to show a little bit of my appreciation with a nice gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Congrats, Lucky! That' s very cool... I'm not a good worker, just average... when I was a journalist I was very good but now I just work at an office... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 The amount could be anything up to $100. When somebody is making $500 a week...that extra $100 is special. You betcha it's special. This is actually the second one I've gotten in the past two years, the first was 50$. It's not even just the money, it's nice to know that when you go out of your way to do something it's noticed. Sounds like you're a great boss Ron, you're employees appreciate that more than you even realize, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 But if you were unionized , you'd be making more , have full health care and other benefits rather than have to slobber over a handout from your capitalist exploiter . Your friend , Karl Marx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 But if you were unionized , you'd be making more , have full health care and other benefits rather than have to slobber over a handout from your capitalist exploiter . Your friend , Karl Marx That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard. Groucho Marx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Karl is clearly the friendlier of the two ; note how he signs off ' Your friend ' ... eh ? Eh ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Had one of those really good trips to New York City on Saturday. I drove in with the family and it took less than 30 minutes from my house, through the Lincoln Tunnel, to a parking lot in the city. Parked on Park and 28th then walked to Penn Station at Madison Square Garden to get a fresh Krispy Kreme doughnut. Walked to Broadway then all the way down to Astor Place...passed through Union Square where they were having their big Saturday farmers market..anyway, cut across Astor to 3rd Avenue (at Cooper Union) and started to head back uptown. Took 3rd up to Gramercy Park and walked through there looking at the fine homes. Got to Park Avenue and walked back up to 33th. Checked out Macy's for a bit then headed over to Lexington Ave. Took Lexington to 27th and had dinner at Blue Smoke. After dinner we got in the car, headed down to The Village. Took a loop around Washington Square and NYU then...back out through the Holland Tunnel. That route home took us right past Liberty National Golf Course...that's where the PGA tour was this week...the Statue of Liberty guards the course...then home...again in less then 30 minutes. It was a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I love NYC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I ran into my psychology professor from last year and we had a conversation like we were old buddies. I kind of worship this man, so it was nice to have a professor actually treat me like a person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Me too. I adore NYC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 A new hard drive with wayy more space and Windows 7 Now I just have to spend half an eternity copying all the files from the old drive to the new one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Great news!....I don't have to stay overnight at camp the next 4 days...We have enough staff to do the overnights, so I just have to be there for my 4 to midnite shift!...I'm a happy camper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 but I thought you liked camping.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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