Just wanted everyone to know that after I sign off at work here at 4:30 today, I'm off work for two weeks, so probably won't post much.
In fact, I'm going to try to take Annie's advice and see how long I can stay away from most major technology (computer, cell phone, etc). Since I will be on "security lock-out" at work, that means I can't check work e-mail from home either (all the better!) I really need to un-hook for awhile, since my work is technology, technology, technology.
I will use my first week of vacation to just STAY HOME and get the place ready for winter -- plastic on windows, straw bales around the foundation (heck, I could probably buy enough straw bales to stack up the entire north and west sides of the house up to the roof and still not spend as much as I will spend on propane heating gas). Till the garden under and mulch/manure it for next year; hit everything with the mower one more time before first freeze, get machines ready for winter, etc.
The less time I spend at the computer on my "home" week, the better.
The second week, I will be in Chicago for work training, for visiting my sister, and for visiting BannaOJ and GoodyS while there (I hope).
So may not be back until the 18th.
(but you're still stuck with me for the rest of today)
Farmgirl
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Relax, have fun, enjoy yourself and the fresh fall air. See you when you get back! Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Hey! Vacation in the fall is awesome! I love this time of year! Have fun - don't work too hard! Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Oooooo! The next debate is during my vacation??? Okay, I might have to bend my no-TV rule, then.
(which doesn't go into effect until after Medical Investigations is over tonight anyway)
FG
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
Oh! Have fun! If you have time, you should do walking tours of the ethnic neighborhoods.
I wish I were in Chicago in the fall! *pines*
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote:Not that you'd miss me, but....
I'm sorry, Farmgirl, were you under the impression that you hadn't become a fixture of Hatrack?
I'm glad you let us know what you were going to be up to. I hope your tech-free working vacation is relaxing, and that you get your house nice and insulated. That reminds me--I need to do some weather-proofing at my place as well.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Oh Noemon -- I'm going to miss our very early morning (7 AM) thread exchanges -- some days you and I are the only ones posting at that hour.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Well, barring my workplace's smart filter catching on to hatrack and blocking it, I'll still be here when you get back. But yeah, I'll miss that too.
Posted by CStroman (Member # 6872) on :
Have a good trip. Be safe. Have fun.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
have fun... lots of Frank Lloyd Wright houses around Chicago, see some if you can...
Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :
quote: The second week, I will be in Chicago for work training, for visiting my sister, and for visiting BannaOJ and GoodyS while there (I hope).
*cough*
There are others living around Chicago too!
Hmmm...
Maybe you just want to see the cool people in Chicago. Harumph.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Sorry Stephen! I wasn't sure if you were actually in Chicago proper or one of the outlying areas! I'll put you on my list! I think AJ knows how to get ahold of you, and can let me know while I'm there (boy, this is a lot to fit into that week!)
I would love to see you and Diane again.
Farmgirl
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Have fun storming the country!
Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :
Cool, Farmgirl! I think you're talking about the week I'll actually be in town.
Hopefully we can work something out.
In any case, have fun!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Hey, FarmGirl, send me an email and let me know when you're going to be headed to Chicago, and what your schedule will be like while you're there. A road trip may be in order.
[ October 01, 2004, 05:01 PM: Message edited by: Noemon ]
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
grin other than e-mail I *don't* know how to get ahold of sndrake, which is pretty amusing considering everything.
AJ
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
To your Yahoo address? I thought you can't get that anymore..
Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :
Farmgirl,
just sent you my phone numbers via email.
*just realized that the usual crowd in Chicago isn't enough to get Noemon here. We have to import coolness from elsewhere. More harumphs.*
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Got your e-mail, btw, too. Thanks!
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Have a nice vacation, Farmgirl! Remember to relax between all those chores you have planned.
space opera
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
What, no landmark? Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
quote:quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The second week, I will be in Chicago for work training, for visiting my sister, and for visiting BannaOJ and GoodyS while there (I hope).
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and see how long I can stay away from most major technology (computer, cell phone, etc). Since I will be on "security lock-out" at work, that means I can't check work e-mail from home either (all the better!) I really need to un-hook for awhile, since my work is technology, technology, technology.![[Wave]](graemlins/wave.gif)
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Okay, I might have to bend my no-TV rule, then.![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Got your e-mail, btw, too. Thanks!